publiusvarus wrote:
Once again most of you don't want to discuss why this is really a story. Black family american idol is caught in numerous adulterous affairs. Can't exactly sell that wholesome family values image if you're caught banging everything that moves. This is important considering the high divorce rates among the black community. Think of all the children who look up to Tiger and what this does to them. Is Tiger going to be ok...nothing blowing a few mil can't cure. The bigger issue is his behaviours affect on younger black kids who look up to him.
Edited, Dec 3rd 2009 9:26am by publiusvarus
Let's dissect this, shall we?
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Once again most of you don't want to discuss why this is really a story.
It is a story because Tiger Woods is the world's best golfer, and thus a celebrity. I think we mentioned that.
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Black family american idol is caught in numerous adulterous affairs.
Are you an idiot? The guy is more Asian than black (1/4 Chinese, 1/4 Thai, 1/4 black, 1/8 American Indian, 1/8 Dutch). We usually don't go by the rule of 1/16 or more blood established back in the time of slavery. Also, mentioning "American Idol" in that sentence is ridiculous, and makes me wonder why you'd use a term reserved almost exclusively for a TV show that has nothing to do with golf.
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Can't exactly sell that wholesome family values image if you're caught banging everything that moves.
Please cite that he bangs everything that moves. Also cite the family values he is selling. He's not Carrie Prejean talking on Christian values, dude, he sells shoes and golf equipment in between rocking tournaments.
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This is important considering the high divorce rates among the black community.
You mean the Asian community, which is well below that of whites?
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Think of all the children who look up to Tiger and what this does to them.
Seems more of an issue with children having crappy role models than anything else. I mean, sure, if you think of a pro athlete as a role model, that's great for you... I guess it beats, y'know, pageant winners or pimps or Republicans.
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Is Tiger going to be ok...nothing blowing a few mil can't cure.
Only thing I worry about is his golf performance. Didn't everyone say he got worse when he got married? Would be interesting if it got better after a divorce... that is, of course, if a divorce is in the works.
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The bigger issue is his behaviours affect on younger black kids who look up to him.
And a bigger issue than this would be the lack of adequate role models for kids of ANY race, apparently. Strange that when controversies of Michael Vick's dog-fighting came up, we didn't hear a word from you on how this makes him a poor role model for whites. You racist, you.
Edited, Dec 3rd 2009 9:53am by LockeColeMA