I can't putt, but I drive better than Tiger Woods.

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The thread discusses the intersection of Tiger Woods' personal controversies and their implications for his public image and endorsements, with a humorous reference to physics and the LHC. The conversation touches on celebrity culture, media reactions, and the potential impact on Woods' career.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note Tiger Woods' interest in the LHC, suggesting it might relate to his golf game or personal life.
  • Others humorously propose acquiring golf clubs used by Woods' ex-wife to improve their own game.
  • There are claims about Woods' personal life, including increasing allegations of infidelity, which some argue could affect his endorsements.
  • Participants express skepticism about Woods' future with sponsors, referencing Gatorade and Wheaties as potential losses.
  • Some participants discuss the media's treatment of Woods, with differing opinions on whether the coverage is justified or excessive.
  • There is a light-hearted suggestion to move the thread to a different category, reflecting on the relationship aspect of the discussion.
  • One participant emphasizes the importance of Woods' character in relation to his endorsements, arguing that public perception is crucial to his financial success.
  • Another participant humorously engages in a meta-discussion about the relevance of the thread's topic to relationships.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of agreement and disagreement regarding the implications of Woods' controversies on his endorsements and public image. The discussion remains unresolved, with competing views on the media's role and the significance of character in celebrity endorsements.

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Some statements rely on unverified claims about Woods' personal life and the reactions of sponsors, which may not be fully substantiated. The discussion includes humor and sarcasm that may affect interpretations of participants' intentions.

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Apparently Tiger Woods is interested in the LHC. Perhaps he thinks it will help him in his game.http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/12/05/tiger-woods-drives-physics-books-sales-sky-high-53288/"
 
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jimmysnyder said:
Apparently Tiger Woods is interested in the LHC. Perhaps he thinks it will help him in his game.http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/12/05/tiger-woods-drives-physics-books-sales-sky-high-53288/"
or it my help with his extra-curricula activities. :-p
 
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I need to get a set of whatever golf clubs Elin is using so I can beat Tiger too!
 
russ_watters said:
I need to get a set of whatever golf clubs Elin is using so I can beat Tiger too!
She should have taken a mashie to his niblick. Take him out of commission for a while. BTW, the count is now up to 4 bimbos.
 
The bimbo-tally is now 7 (and climbing?) - the latest is a porn star. Apparently the invincible Mr. Woods likes his sex "unprotected", leaving Elin at risk for STDs. If these latest claims hold up, he'd better start learning how to live on prize money, because the endorsement deals will dry up pretty fast.
 
Gatorade has already dropped him (his Tiger Woods drink).
 
Somehow I can't see his face appearing on Wheaties boxes much longer, either, so likely "good-bye General Mills."
 
Maybe we should move this thread to Relationships? :-p
 
Reporters are going nuts with this. I can't believe sponsors are dropping him, this is worse than the Phelps thing. I just saw a feature article in Sports Illustrated explaining why the media is going too far with him. Hypocrisy at it's finest. God, I love mainstream media. And the fact that the story ties into physics/the LHC is the icing on the cake with all of the "black holes are going to suck up the earth" garbage I had to hear a while back.
 
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berkeman said:
Maybe we should move this thread to Relationships? :-p
I don't see what the thread has to do with relationships...
 
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Codester09 said:
I can't believe sponsors are dropping him...
Are they? I hadn't heard that.
I just saw a feature article in Sports Illustrated explaining why the media is going too far with him. Hypocrisy at it's finest. God, I love mainstream media.
I disagree. When you make 90% of your money from endorsements and your ad campaigns include little kids saying "I am Tiger Woods", your character is a critical part of how you make your money. Tiger Woods would not have become the money making machine he is today if people hadn't believed he was a good guy.
 
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russ_watters said:
I don't see what the thread has to do with relationships...

It does have a bit to do with relations, though.
 
  • #13
lisab said:
It does have a bit to do with relations, though.
Please check the renewal date on your sarcasm detector's calibration certificate. :wink:
 
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russ_watters said:
Please check the renewal date on your sarcasm detector's calibration certificate. :wink:

Okay, okay. Maybe we need a new mirror universe forum on anti-relationships? And when the two meet, there is complete lawyer-brokered anhi... anihila... (a little help here?)
 

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