Impersonating Michael Jackson

Since Michael Jackson's unexpected death on June 25, the pop music legend's 20-year-old music videos have shot to the top of the Internet's viral video charts. But what about the videos of people who are just pretending to be Michael Jackson? From tribute videos to puppet monkeys, TIME examines five of the best Jackson performances by people who are not, in fact, the King of Pop

The Prison Tribute

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In 2007, 1,500 inmates at the Cebu Detention and Rehabilitation Center in the Philippines learned, rehearsed and performed the dance routine featured in Michael Jackson's famous "Thriller" video. Their orange jumpsuits limited their costume options, but even without the zombie make-up they put on a pretty convincing act. The YouTube video of their performance has been viewed over 26 million times.

After learning about their idol's unexpected death, the inmates made another choreographed video, this time to honor his memory. The slower, more somber routine lasts over nine minutes and features some of Jackson's most famous ballads. It's not as catchy as the inmates' original video, but it is very sweet.

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