I’m always surprised when people – even people who seemingly should know  better – are surprised when artists and entertainers steal/borrow ideas and moves from other artists and entertainers.

Michael Jackson didn’t invent the moonwalk? No!?!??! Tell me more!

Picasso didn’t invent cubism? OH MY GOD!

Bill Haley and the Comets didn’t invent rock and roll? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

All culture is “appropriation.” All art is evolutionary, and involves borrowing/stealing. Else, nothing gets made.

Damn, I wish people would read some history.