Public people, private lives, and Tiger Woods

scaeagles · 12-02-2009, 06:22 AM

I have never been one to much really care about the trappings and rewards of celebrity status. I suppose my heart goes out to Tiger, but based on what I hear and read, perhaps he deserves this.

I don't know if this is a rush to judgement or not, but it would certainly appear as if Tiger has been less than faithful to his wife. My impression of the whole accident is that he was leaving his house because there was some blow up about it, but of course, I can't know for sure.

It would seem as if Tiger could do a better job diffusing the situation by releasing some sort of statement to the effect of "I was arguning with my wife as couples often do. I left in a rush and crashed my vehicle. To me, this is the end of the matter.". That might make the media back off a bit, but who knows? The media loves a good scandal.

I know I cannot imagine the temptations of beautiful women being available to me pretty much whenever I want while travelling the world (frequently alone, I would gather). However, I would suspect this is not much different than it was before he married. I guess I don't really understand getting married and starting a family and then playing the field (there are currently a few women claiming they have had affairs, but again, I don't know for sure in this case). Why get married at all if that's where you are at? Everyone is human, but I regard the serial affair haver as much different than the person who has one in a moment of weakness.

This seems quite prevalent in the world of athletics with sports groupies and the notariety that goes along with the abilities and success.

I am sad for Tiger and his family. I suppose I do wonder though where the media should stop. Is it really any of the public's business? That isn't meant to be rhetorical....I really don't know.

Alex · 12-02-2009, 07:01 AM

I don't consider it any of mine.

Stan4dSteph · 12-02-2009, 07:19 AM

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I don't consider it any of mine.

Ditto.

Strangler Lewis · 12-02-2009, 07:21 AM

I'm amazed at the slap of the wrist he got: a $165 citation, and a closed investigation.

Can you imagine what would have happened if he was a black man?

Kevy Baby · 12-02-2009, 08:47 AM

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Can you imagine what would have happened if he was a black man?

Or if he was Chinese or Native American!

Moonliner · 12-02-2009, 09:00 AM

I'm kicking myself more than Tiger.

I bought into the image Tiger presented to the world.

Cadaverous Pallor · 12-02-2009, 09:13 AM

The only people who should care about this are Tiger and the cops.

BarTopDancer · 12-02-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

The only people who should care about this are Tiger and the cops.

Word.

Moonliner · 12-02-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

The only people who should care about this are Tiger and the cops.

And his wife.

Ghoulish Delight · 12-02-2009, 09:35 AM

And whoever he's banging.

12-02-2009, 06:22 AM	#1
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Public people, private lives, and Tiger Woods I have never been one to much really care about the trappings and rewards of celebrity status. I suppose my heart goes out to Tiger, but based on what I hear and read, perhaps he deserves this. I don't know if this is a rush to judgement or not, but it would certainly appear as if Tiger has been less than faithful to his wife. My impression of the whole accident is that he was leaving his house because there was some blow up about it, but of course, I can't know for sure. It would seem as if Tiger could do a better job diffusing the situation by releasing some sort of statement to the effect of "I was arguning with my wife as couples often do. I left in a rush and crashed my vehicle. To me, this is the end of the matter.". That might make the media back off a bit, but who knows? The media loves a good scandal. I know I cannot imagine the temptations of beautiful women being available to me pretty much whenever I want while travelling the world (frequently alone, I would gather). However, I would suspect this is not much different than it was before he married. I guess I don't really understand getting married and starting a family and then playing the field (there are currently a few women claiming they have had affairs, but again, I don't know for sure in this case). Why get married at all if that's where you are at? Everyone is human, but I regard the serial affair haver as much different than the person who has one in a moment of weakness. This seems quite prevalent in the world of athletics with sports groupies and the notariety that goes along with the abilities and success. I am sad for Tiger and his family. I suppose I do wonder though where the media should stop. Is it really any of the public's business? That isn't meant to be rhetorical....I really don't know.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I don't consider it any of mine.
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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	I'm amazed at the slap of the wrist he got: a $165 citation, and a closed investigation. Can you imagine what would have happened if he was a black man? __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	I'm kicking myself more than Tiger. I bought into the image Tiger presented to the world. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	The only people who should care about this are Tiger and the cops. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	And whoever he's banging. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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