Michael Jackson bodyguard
Definition
A personal security professional tasked with protecting the iconic American pop star Michael Jackson (1958–2009) from threats, fans, and media during his career.
In pop culture, often shorthand for notable figures like Bill Whitfield or Javon Beard, authors of the memoir 'Remember the Time: Protecting Michael Jackson in His Final Days,' or Matt Fiddes, a martial arts expert who claimed close ties to Jackson.
Examples
The Michael Jackson bodyguard effortlessly moonwalked through the crowd of screaming fans like it was just another Tuesday.
If you're hiring a Michael Jackson bodyguard, expect them to handle paparazzi with the grace of a thriller dance sequence.
That gym rat claims he trained like a Michael Jackson bodyguard, but he still jumps at his own shadow.
In the tell-all book, the Michael Jackson bodyguard spills on the weirdest fan encounters, like the guy offering eternal youth via bad smoothies.