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The band was initially nervous about how Jackson would receive the parody. They sent the video to him for approval, and while he originally asked them to remove the scenes of the masked child, he eventually changed his mind and gave the video his .

The "story" of the video is less of a linear narrative and more of a series of visual tributes to Michael Jackson's career. Key references include: Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal (Official Music Video)

The video features a chimpanzee, referencing Jackson's pet Bubbles , and specific lighting cues that mirror the original 1988 Smooth Criminal short film. Michael Jackson’s Approval The band was initially nervous about how Jackson

Watch the official music video to see how Alien Ant Farm masterfully blends heavy riffs with classic pop choreography: Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal (Official Music Video) AlienAntFarmVEVO YouTube• Oct 7, 2009 Key references include: The video features a chimpanzee,

The band and background actors recreate the famous "anti-gravity lean" and the Moonwalk .