Martha's Poncho & Michael Jackson's Pajama court appearance

Martha Stewart came out of prison wearing a poncho. Since that time, it's been selling like hot cake. She has moved the story of her release to the focus on her company, Martha Stewart Omnimedia and Martha Stewart Living.

American fans and consumers are going from the much needed appreciation of a poncho to the surprise of pajama worn by a pale-looking Michael Jackson suffering from a bad back. Except for his die-hard fans who may want to start wearing his choice of pajamas and sandals, Michael may not have started a new trend.

This is great for the judges of our courts who won't have to start hearing cases of criminal business people and ordinary citizens in pajama. There again, pajamas can be a fashion statement. For the designers of chic pajamas, Michael may have scored hugely. We have not heard the stories about Michael Jackson's pajama designers. If you know, please let us know his name.

In the media all over the country and the world, the talk has been about Michael's back and pajama in court. Very few people are talking about the young cancer patient who took the stand against him the day before. Michael Jackson's people have done a great job of moving the story. They have realized that the press needs salient news. The more shocking, the better!

Martha came out triumphant with her poncho while Michael may possibly be on his way in. The question is whether he did it or not. The alleged victim said he was molested twice. In a British interview, Michael had said that he shares his bed with kids while appearing with this boy.

All we have to do is wait to see how our fashion statements or our clothes say so much about our attitude.