Michael Jackson's 'Beat It' is having a bitch of a year. Getting the remix treatment for the Thriller 25 project, this pop chestnut was dealt not one but two cruel indignities: first, will.i.am got his filthy little knob-twiddling mitts on it; second, Fergie was permitted to shriek over the top.

Now Fall Out Boy have had a stab at 'Beat It', drafting in soft rocker John Mayer - that's right, the one who's getting jiggy with Jennifer Aniston - to play the Eddie Van Halen guitar solo. An inspired choice of cover version it isn't. Pop/punk band takes on guitar-based Michael Jackson song - didn't Alien Ant Farm do this seven years ago?

Despite suffering from two fairly crippling design faults - utter pointlessness and generally being a bit of a mess - Fall Out Boy's 'Beat It' recently made the top 20 in the States. There are no plans to release it over here, but it's steadily climbing the UK Top 40 anyway thanks to strong download sales. You have been warned.

But hang on! All is not lost. The video actually forms the basis of a fun Jackson-themed drinking game. Every time a Jacko reference pops up on screen - moon-walking, a white glove, 'Thriller' dance moves etc. - you take a swig from your drink. Honestly, you don't need to be especially observant or a hardcore MJ fan to do well at this one.

If you're in the office at the moment but still want to join in the fun, maybe you could substitute the booze for some chocolate or a nice packet of dried cranberries? Just press play below to get started.



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