Why Tiger Matters

[EmperorNapoleon]

Bottom line, I think that Tiger does owe an apology to his fans, especially to those who spend significant dollars because he is who he is, only to be disappointed and let down by his selfish behavior.

I disagree. The only people he “owes” are his wife and those he signed a contract with. People spend significant dollars because he’s a good golfer. Being a womanizer doesn’t change that.

Pres.Clinton took advantage of a simple minded intern and he was never punished for it…

Took advantage?? LOL. Keep in mind that that “simple minded” intern not only managed to seduce a President but also managed to build a multi-million dollar personality empire with the affair as it’s foundation. Why should Clinton be punished for a mutual relationship?

 

[usemelord]

EmperorNapolean, I respectfully disagree that “being a womanizer doesn’t change” anything. It changes everything in the eyes of the public (forgetting his dear wife for a moment). He will never have the same following as he did before. Avid Tiger fans will turn elsewhere to find someone they can hold in esteem. He is tarnished forever. Just like so many preachers of mega-churches who have fallen from grace because of sexual indiscretions, their flocks seek spiritual guidance with another pastor whose character is beyond reproach (until he, too, falls from grace). Public figures such as Tiger, and politicians, and entertainers who make fools of themselves are subject to ridicule and deservedly so. And, by the way, there are court cases which essentially provide limited immunity to satirists and editorial cartoonists who skewer such buffoons. No, I am not a lawyer, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night!!

 

[RoncalliM]

I’m shocked that people actually think Tiger feels remorse for cheating on his wife. HE IS UPSET HE GOT CAUGHT AND IT WENT PUBLIC.

Rich, famous people have more beautiful women thrown at them than the normal man understands. We can all be armchair moralists and say, oh god we would never!, but we have never walked in his shoes.

 

[ManOnFire]

NY Times:

It’s good to see someone (esp. at NYT) discussing the Tiger Woods scandal in terms of its impact on marriage.

Cheetah is admired by young kids. Welcome to the future god-less “anything-goes” world of lower standards. I can’t believe the number of people attempting to rationalize his behavior. Now boys and girls who idolize him will either see 1 of 2 stories painted by the media:

1. the media will attempt to cover-up and rationalize his behaviour because he is a politically correct media darling, who, though very talented at hitting a ball in the grass, is extremely lacking in values. Sponsors want the media to paint this picture to protect their profits. But, a cover-up will be extremely damaging to young kids who will hear the media’s message that it’s O.K. to be incredibly selfish, treat women this way, and have so little regard for marriage, your own kids, and others. These messages are very damaging to young lives. Then again, maybe the spread of misogyny and misandry and mockery of marriage is all part of the agenda.

or, 2. the media will roast his actions, which will be best for kids to see, but will hurt the very image that they fabricated, and his sponsors will lose profits. Ethical people want the media to paint this truth to show that this type of behavior is unacceptable.

The third option would be for media to drop all coverage of him, but we all know how they can’t resist more sales, so this is probably a moot point.

We need a new form of media. Good thing for the internet. We need some new role models other than trashy celebs and athletes.

 

[Christopher68]

Cheetah is admired by young kids. Welcome to the future god-less “anything-goes” world of lower standards. I can’t believe the number of people attempting to rationalize his behavior. Now boys and girls who idolize him will either see 1 of 2 stories painted by the media:

1. the media will attempt to cover-up and rationalize his behaviour because he is a politically correct media darling, who, though very talented at hitting a ball in the grass, is extremely lacking in values. Sponsors want the media to paint this picture to protect their profits. But, a cover-up will be extremely damaging to young kids who will hear the media’s message that it’s O.K. to be incredibly selfish, treat women this way, and have so little regard for marriage, your own kids, and others. These messages are very damaging to young lives. Then again, maybe the spread of misogyny and misandry and mockery of marriage is all part of the agenda.

or, 2. the media will roast his actions, which will be best for kids to see, but will hurt the very image that they fabricated, and his sponsors will lose profits. Ethical people want the media to paint this truth to show that this type of behavior is unacceptable.

The third option would be for media to drop all coverage of him, but we all know how they can’t resist more sales, so this is probably a moot point.

We need a new form of media. Good thing for the internet. We need some new role models other than trashy celebs and athletes.

I respectfully disagree with you on this. I see many more people taking Tiger to task for his appalling behavior than I see trying to somehow rationalize his behavior. Are you a golf fan? If yes, have you been watching any of the NBC and CBS coverage of PGA tour events so far in 2010? The commentators have been very critical of Tiger’s behavior.

 

[ManOnFire]

I play occasionally but I don’t have time to watch. ESPN has several stories from the women that are very explicit. I have a hard time believing anyone could have so many flings with so many women at the same time and could be honestly married.

 

[Christopher68]

I play occasionally but I don’t have time to watch. ESPN has several stories from the women that are very explicit. I have a hard time believing anyone could have so many flings with so many women at the same time and could be honestly married.

His behavior was absolutely repugnant. I feel very sorry for his wife and children.

 

[Flame4]

You know, I’m actually suprised at how people reacted. Many were angry. I didn’t expect that because our culture is all about me and my pleasures. Yes, this is an example of many problems in out lives. But people will simply put the blame of Woods and forget about the rest of us.

I also feel a bit sorry for Woods’ family. The kids and all shouldn’t be treated like this. In the end Tiger Woods is a golfer to me (though I don’t like golf.) Was he wrong? Yes. But his family shouldn’t have to deal with this, esp since a lot of the people shaking their heads support the idea of SEX! if you get what I mean…like the media…

 

[irishpatrick]

There are no morals standards left in our culture.

 

[Christopher68]

There are no morals standards left in our culture.

It is easy to overreact when someone who is perhaps the most famous athlete in the world is caught engaging in repugnant behavior. However, I am actually quite encouraged by the almost universal condemnation of Tiger’s behavior.

 

[peary]

If it matters about anything, Tiger Woods’s antics can be used as a bad example on how NOT to commit to marriage.

 

[OriginalJS]

The whole Tiger story is nothing but gossip and is no one’s business except his own and his family. Tiger doesn’t, and shouldn’t, matter to you. His life should have no impact on yours or your relationship with others. The last time I checked, the strength of a marriage was built upon the individuals within the marriage

Well, it isn’t all gossip. Woods has admitted he was at fault and some of his harem have provided salacious details. You have good points; but, hey, people just love a scandal involving immensely wealthy supposed paragons of honesty and good taste whose masks are ripped off. Recall John Edwards, Bill Clinton and a host of others! It is all very lowbrow, but folks lap it up. I wonder who will be next?