What do Evil Knievel and Michael Jackson have in common? Both have skidmarks on their helmets.
Evil Knievel and Michael Jackson
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This is a dark humor joke that plays on the idea of skid marks. Evil Knievel was known for his motorcycle stunts, so a skid mark on his helmet suggests a crash. Michael Jackson's 'helmet' refers to his hair and the implication is that it looks like a skid mark due to the way he used to style it. The humor comes from the unexpected and slightly disturbing comparison.