Every year on Halloween, our fandom tries to get the Thriller single up the charts around the world. The song only peaked at #4 in 1984, and we hope to see it reach #1! This year is particularly special because it’s dedicated to the challenge’s founder and longtime fan, AJ (RIP 🕊️).

Like always, you can stream the song and listen through curated playlists, buy it on iTunes or Amazon, and request it on radio stations. There’s also designated streaming parties that will count each attendee’s listen as a stream this year!

Ways you can mess this up:

♦️ Don’t stream while logged out

♦️ Don’t use bots or automated streaming

♦️ Don’t use a VPN

♦️ Don’t loop the song

♦️ Don’t skip the song before it finishes

Visit the Thriller Challenge website for more details and spread the word! ✨

Graphic image adapted and edited by: @maliainu (me!)

Hi everyone 👋🏻

With so many new people joining lately, I felt this would be a good time to talk a little about what this subreddit is meant to be.

There are already plenty of places online where discussions about Michael and his family become cynical, hostile, invasive, or focused on negativity. This community is meant to be different and not revolve around that atmosphere.

We hope this space feels fun and open to connection, while still maintaining basic maturity and respect for one another.

🌟 What You’ll Find Here

We welcome a wide range of topics and discussions, including:

🔹 Appreciation and tribute posts

🔹 Music, performances, and favorite eras

🔹 History, interviews, collections, and rare finds

🔹 Games, polls, memes, and community engagement

🔹 Thoughtful discussions or personal experiences connected to Michael

🔹 Respectful conversations surrounding misinformation or harmful narratives

🔹 Fan art & creations inspired by Michael’s artistry and legacy

🗒️ Quick Note About Tone & Respect

Discussion is welcome here, but not every conversation has to be overly positive or serious.

We encourage engagement that’s grounded and responsible rather than hostile, mocking, sensationalized, or scandal-driven.

You can express yourself while being mindful of the atmosphere this community was built around.

🕊️ A Shared Appreciation

Personal connection and interpretation are natural parts of being a fan. But it’s also important to remember that Michael was a real person, not a fictional character or mythical projection.

One of the best parts of this community is seeing people from all generations and different parts of the world come together through their love for his artistry, humanity, and legacy.

Thank you all for making this space feel welcoming, thoughtful, and full of love ✨

~ Mali