Michael Jackson Gets Whiter

MICHAEL JACKSON

A vacuum cleaner gradually removes the dark surface of a SpongeBob pillow, revealing its bright yellow color underneath. The joke compares the cleaning process to Michael Jackson’s changing skin tone, with the music and dramatic reveal making the transformation look like a playful parody of his image and song-era references. It works as a reaction to someone becoming noticeably different or “whiter” over time.

• @afrosidemoon / 34241 2020-11-25