Post Tiger
20 Jan 2010 1 Comment
in Curious
Last November, a company invested three million U.S. dollars in Tiger Woods. They asked him to participate in a golf tournament. This stunt multiplied their three million ten times to 31 million. See how bankable Tiger is?
Right after this, Tiger’s life became a mess. He allegedly involved himself in potentially scandalous affairs with four(?) women that soon BECAME scandalous. Two of these alleged affairs looked to have played a role in his, quote now-infamous unquote, recent car crash, and the evidence piled up continually. Later, he posted a statement of apology on his official website:
“I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart. I have not been true to my values and the behavior my family deserves. I am not without faults and I am far short of perfect. I am dealing with my behavior and personal failings behind closed doors with my family. Those feelings should be shared by us alone.”
“Although I am a well-known person and have made my career as a professional athlete, I have been dismayed to realize the full extent of what tabloid scrutiny really means. For the last week, my family and I have been hounded to expose intimate details of our personal lives. The stories in particular that physical violence played any role in the car accident were utterly false and malicious. Elin has always done more to support our family and shown more grace than anyone could possibly expect.”
“But no matter how intense curiosity about public figures can be, there is an important and deep principle at stake which is the right to some simple, human measure of privacy. I realize there are some who don’t share my view on that. But for me, the virtue of privacy is one that must be protected in matters that are intimate and within one’s own family. Personal sins should not require press releases and problems within a family shouldn’t have to mean public confessions.”
“Whatever regrets I have about letting my family down have been shared with and felt by us alone. I have given this a lot of reflection and thought and I believe that there is a point at which I must stick to that principle even though it’s difficult.”
“I will strive to be a better person and the husband and father that my family deserves. For all of those who have supported me over the years, I offer my profound apology.”
Now, after the news of Tiger’s car accident, mistresses, his wife divorcing him and more news sprouting out about his private life like his alleged sex tape, people have become so curious about the latest Tiger Woods news scoop. Imagine what that might be like for the living legend of golf. All his sponsors even scratched him out of their lists. Tough. The more interesting question though is: WHY DID HE DO ALL THAT?
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Jan 22, 2010 @ 08:08:01
Hi James! I hope my math is right. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Have an awesome one :D
Thanks for the greeting, too :)