Professor investigated for ‘cultural appropriation’ of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’

A chemistry professor at Kansas’s Washburn University is under investigation for allegedly committing “cultural appropriation” at a faculty Halloween party.

According to the Washburn Review, Holly O’Neil dressed up as “King of Pop” Michael Jackson at the English Department’s October 27 Halloween party.

She also reportedly “performed a dance” to Jackson’s hit song “Thriller.”