Tiger Woods

[EzyStvy]

Tiger's discovered a whole new meaning to the word FORE...

[XenaWP]

His confession of "transgressions" reminded me of all the politicians caught with their pants down. It was so politician-like ... not uncommon behavior for sports mega-celebrities.

[rjfvillarosa]

At least his wife is smiling, so someone is happy......

[jessho]

Saturday Night Live was just handed a bonanza of material. I'm thinking this will be huge in the comedy world.

[doubledragon5]

He is a idiot.. Another rich boy getting away with nothing more than a slap on the wrist..

[RevCLB]

The American judicial system is the finest that money can buy.

[David M]

I get so sick of the media always prying in to peoples private lives. Its really none of our business. What a bunch of voyeurs we have become. Perhaps we first need to learn how to tend better to ourselves?

[12twelve12]

Originally Posted by David M I get so sick of the media always prying in to peoples private lives. Its really none of our business. What a bunch of voyeurs we have become. Perhaps we first need to learn how to tend better to ourselves?

Exactly. Well said.

[juppy]

I have to agree with David M too. That's what I asked my family the other night when it first aired...."Why is this a major news article?". Thousands of other couples have fights and get divorced or whatnot and it doesn't even make the front page of the local newspaper, and with good reason, it's nobody's business but those involved. But let a star do something....anything....and it's a major "OH MY GAWD!!!" moment. I swear, sometimes I think a star could accidently crap their pants in a shopping mall one day and it would be the top story on most of the news networks that night.

[EzyStvy]

Originally Posted by doubledragon5 He is a idiot.. Another rich boy getting away with nothing more than a slap on the wrist..

What exactly you do feel should happen to him

The traffic deal - he was treaded just like you and I would be treated....

Living with his wife - that's her call

Sponsorship from Niki-> that's their call

Kicked off the tour - I don't think so...His presents sell way too many tickets...and will seel even more now

[Statica]

Think it speaks volumes for our society where there are so many who idolize a person just because they whack a ball and walk behind it. All these people debating about his image getting tarnished and his legacy .. he is what he is .. an athlete .. if he shows up on TV on a Sunday afternoon while I try to catch a nap (I find golf very conducive for napping .. those hushed tones are very helpful) I'll glance at the leaderboard. Beyond that, I have no idea why people are so interested in his personal life.
Yes the media is to blame for a lot of things .. but the media simply mirrors and exploits what people seem to be more interested in .. dime-a-dozen idol-worship.

[EzyStvy]

I find golf very conducive for napping .. those hushed tones are very helpful.

Spoken like a True Golf fan
I've Never played but I do enjoy watching and or sleeping through a good tournament.

[Statica]

I've tried it .. not to offend any avid golfers here (which I sure am with my comments), am sure its just like anything else .. a personal preference .. but the most exciting part of golfing was testing out the capabilities of the cart
I find other sports make a lot more sense to me .. hitting a ball as hard as you can and have another guy chase after it and throw it back makes sense to me. Hitting a ball as hard as you can and chasing after it while lugging other sticks to hit it with .. does not make too much sense to me. Maybe why I like baseball so much .. I see them hit the ball and not even bother to carry that one stick .. another guy even picks up the stick

[Kuch]

Until the public stops demanding the inside scoop about things that aren’t any of their business, muck-rakers will continue to thrive by “reporting” this stuff.

Sadly, my wife is one of those people who follows the entertainment news more than the world news. She doesn’t know a thing about current events unless a celebrity is involved. She says she doesn’t follow the world news because it is too depressing.

[EzyStvy]

And seeing GOD like creatures like Tiger goof up - makes the rest of feel normal

[Kasturi]

Im gonna go out on a limb and make a prediction that at least 1/3 of the people reporting on this have cheated on their significant other at one time or at least thought about it.

[XenaWP]

A public figure has to expect scrutiny. The public, in one way or another, pays them the millions they get for doing nothing more than play games. Oh well. Can't stand the heat? Step out of the limelight.

[doubledragon5]

Originally Posted by EzyStvy What exactly you do feel should happen to him The traffic deal - he was treaded just like you and I would be treated.... Living with his wife - that's her call Sponsorship from Niki-> that's their call Kicked off the tour - I don't think so...His presents sell way too many tickets...and will seel even more now

If it was you or I, and we did not talk to the police, you know that fine, would be a lot more, than the $125 I hear.. Maybe you like him, and feel it was just. But I do not, and there a lot of other out there who probably feel the same way..

If we just got rid of the ridiculous, religion inspired, promise that we make in our wedding vows to not cheat on each other, as if we "owned" each other and that the other's behavior is a direct reflection of our own worth, than none of this would make any difference. It really doesn't make any difference; except in a belief pattern that we've created in our own minds, and for each other (our own perception of right and wrong . . .). Another's behavior is none of our business, even our own mate's, as we are not responsible for anybody else's behavior, nor they ours; it's not our job and it's not their job. And therein lies the consternation of relationships. Humans have an inordinate willingness to suffer beyond reason. This is another example of our willingness to suffer; through someone else's behavior.

Let's look at Tiger this way. We admired Tiger before we found out that he's been living life to the fullest, and guess what, he's still the same person that we admired before (except that we've coaxed a shamed look onto his face)! Did we admire him because he could keep his twinkie all to his wife? No. We admired him because he's a great and entertaining athlete (except for those of you who fall asleep to golf) Nothing's changed!

I'm a chick and, yes, I look at life this way.

[EzyStvy]

All things considered - the only difference between Tiger and HALF the adult population is - He Got Caught

[jessho]

The pihilosophical view of infidelity usually changes when you become one that's cheated on. It hurts and is usually a deal breaker.

[XenaWP]

Amen Jess.

[David M]

Originally Posted by Best Blend If we just got rid of the ridiculous, religion inspired, promise that we make in our wedding vows to not cheat on each other, as if we "owned" each other and that the other's behavior is a direct reflection of our own worth, than none of this would make any difference. It really doesn't make any difference; except in a belief pattern that we've created in our own minds, and for each other (our own perception of right and wrong . . .). Another's behavior is none of our business, even our own mate's, as we are not responsible for anybody else's behavior, nor they ours; it's not our job and it's not their job. And therein lies the consternation of relationships. Humans have an inordinate willingness to suffer beyond reason. This is another example of our willingness to suffer; through someone else's behavior. Let's look at Tiger this way. We admired Tiger before we found out that he's been living life to the fullest, and guess what, he's still the same person that we admired before (except that we've coaxed a shamed look onto his face)! Did we admire him because he could keep his twinkie all to his wife? No. We admired him because he's a great and entertaining athlete (except for those of you who fall asleep to golf) Nothing's changed! I'm a chick and, yes, I look at life this way.

Sure, it makes no difference if we were all animals and engaging our private parts with the private parts of other animals made no difference. But us humans have something called emotions, which most of us find hard to ignore. Given that, cheating does matter for all except the most emotionally detached of us.

BTW, I wish people would mind their own damn business and leave Tiger's family alone. Would you like others to do the same thing to you? What ever happened to the Golden Rule? We seem to have abandoned the Golden Rule in favor of snooping into other peoples private lives. Who is in favor of putting webcams in the bedrooms of celebrities? I bet some of you would love that.

[HAL9000]

What I see is everyone screams about privacy, but then is so quick to pick up the trash rag and read all about what celeb did this or that... if you really want the privacy, give the celebs theirs, put down the trash rag and run them out of business.

[Kasturi]

Originally Posted by David M . Who is in favor of putting webcams in the bedrooms of celebrities? I bet some of you would love that.

As long as that web cam is in Jessica Alba's bedroom I am all for it.

Rosie O'Donnell --- not so much



Wouldnt it be interesting if someone was to investigate the people who are investigating Tiger and his affairs. I wonder what they would think if we were to air all of their dirty laundry.

[glc]

I think Tiger was set up by the trash media trying to create a story. It's also a sad commentary that smut and crap like this is what sells. Nobody seems to care about people's GOOD things any more.

[telegramsam]

I don't know why this is a story either. IMO, if someone like Tiger Woods doesn't tell me how to live my life (ie--no morality lessons), then I don't care what he does with his. When religious figures and politicians get caught, however, I rather enjoy the media beating they take. I find it rewarding to see a hypocrite--or even someone so presumptuous as to judge the lives of others--get nailed violating his own dogma. Despite the embarassment as an American, I still get a nice thrill out of seeing sanctimonious politicians get busted with hookers or cheating on spouses.

[Sevillian273]

Its a story because it makes money. The motivation for so many things in this day boils down to profit... we all recognize this on one level or another. Many ask why is this story so important... Important to who/what is the real question. Is it important to you or me? Nope. Is watching the saga unfold at least mildly amusing to the majority of people? Yes. Will the story get most of that majority to watch the news or listen to the radio to get the latest dirt? You betcha. The media outlet that presents the story gets higher than usual ratings and their advertisers get more exposure. Ratings and exposure equal profit. Profit is almost always the bottom line. Take away the money and the whole thing collapses.

[quartet-man]

Best Blend, even IF you remove the religious aspect from it (although I wouldn't), it is still a business contract. If you don't want to commit to someone for life then DON'T. Easy enough. Problem solved.

As far as privacy, sure we shouldn't expect to know everything about them and they shouldn't be expected not to give up having any sort of privacy, BUT most who are into it realize that is part of it (right or wrong) in today's society. Some WANT the attention and do what they can to get it because they either like the attention or they want to keep in the public eye and consciousness.

As far as special treatment, do you think anyone else can turn down a sobriety test?

GLC, for whatever reason (I have my opinion), the bad and "juicy stuff" is what appeals to many.
Some people are so fascinated by stars they obsess over them and even the day to day mundane things about them interest them.

[XenaWP]

I think it's hysterical.

Hopefully the wife will take about 1/2 of his fortune. Evidently this isn't a one-shot deal for him. Of course, it rarely is.