have you seen the new Tiger Woods Commercials?

[matcom]

where he is super-imposed at The British Open with footage from when he was FIVE?

now THAT'S some great tv. too cute for words.

[LSdemocrat]

1. It's better than superimposing some dead guy I guess

[Metatron]

2. I thought it was adorable

It was my favorite ad during the Open.

[rfranklin]

3. Tiger Woods is a Republican dick...

that all the Republican country club assholes fawn over. However, if he wasn't a ultra level golfer, he wouldn't be allowed to mow the grass on their greens.

[sniffa]

4. i didn't know he was a repubLican

how about that. do you have a source?

[matcom]

6. or......

he could be one of the greatest athletes to ever grace our Televisions and one who many of us would like to see make history (especially as a black man dominating a rich white man's sport) as he tears down numerous barriers and stereotypes.

but ok. :eyes:

[sniffa]

9. but he's repubLican!!

don't you remember those fund raisers he did for bush?

[matcom]

12. right. then he is the suckiest athlete evah

matter of fact, he is BUCKNER bad

kill him.

[MyUncle]

30. He's ASIAN or at least part...just like me.

[ghostsofgiants]

33. Don't you watch Chappelle's Show?

He's all black now. For shizzle.

[WeRQ4U]

11. Personally, this fact makes me like him that much more.

I love seeing him dominate a sport that would just as soon not have him play at all.

[Adenoid_Hynkel]

31. his dad is pals with limbaugh

and frequently contributes to the limbaugh letter

[Adenoid_Hynkel]

32. he's a scumbag, just like michael jordan that people fawn over wrongly

he's evil - for doing business with nike and its sweatshops

[gmoney]

5. And he's wearing these?

Sorry Matcom, the thread got locked before I could post where they belong, so I'm just going to post these "Pink Butt Shorts" everywhere...

http://www.collegetraditions.com/browse.cfm?viewfrom=25&catid=106&step=2

[matcom]

7. i normally am not into idolatry but

i humbly accept the admiration :D

[Merrick]

8. corporate whore

[matcom]

10. rrrrrrriiiii iiiiggggggg ghhhhhh httttttttt

you know SO much about golf sponsorships :eyes:

[WeRQ4U]

13. Really?

Why? Because he gets paid?

[matcom]

14. yes. didn't you know?

if you are a black man who overcomes MANY MANY barriers and stereotypes and you become a millionaire, you are a repuke sell-out, corporate whore who should be dragged behind a pickup.

didn't you get that memo? :shrug:

[anti_shrub]

15. So....

Tiger Woods can shill for Bush and get a free pass because he's a black guy playing what was a white man's sport?

[matcom]

16. i personally don't give a rat's ass if he gives Saddam backrubs at night

he is poised to be the most KICK ASS athlete ever.

the rest is a bonus.

step away from CNN for a minute and enjoy life purely for life k?

[wellstone dem]

24. no no no

Lance Armstrong is the most kick ass athlete ever.

[matcom]

25. i'm so over Lance

he is a powerhorse but that is a TEAM sport. golf is 100% INDIVIDUAL

i'm proud of Lance for beating cancer but i'm getting more than a little sick of his "team" propping him up every year

[wellstone dem]

26. except this year

he's had to ride some difficult stages without his team. Also, the day to day physical effot that the tour takes seems to be unmatched in professional sports.

[sniffa]

17. when did he shiLL for bush?

:shrug:

[anti_shrub]

20. From his website:

Dated 3/2003:

I have great respect for the men and women fighting overseas to protect our way of life in Iraq and other parts of the world. As the son of an Army officer, I understand the strength, courage and discipline required to successfully carry out their missions in hostile environments and feel tremendous pride they are representing us.

Obviously, no one likes war. Our Congress and President tried hard to avoid the use of force, but ultimately decided it was the best course of action. I like the assertiveness shown by President Bush and think we owe it to our political and military leaders, along with our brave soldiers to be as supportive as possible during these difficult and trying times. I just wanted to take this opportunity to let our forces know that I am thinking about you and wishing you and your families the best.





So basically he said a more intellegent version of Britney Spears' infamous "we should support the President no matter what" that she got (correctly) raked over the coals for.

[sniffa]

22. do you know how he feeLs now?

i had to search hard for that statement and it wasn't on his site.
it's been removed? maybe he was duped Like many were?
maybe he stiLL feeLs that way?

[anti_shrub]

23. I've never heard anyone else

who've made similar statements get defended like this.

Did anyone ask if Britney still feels this way? No? Why, because she's just some dumb bimbo?

Why are people so quick to defend Tiger for making comments others get nailed to the cross over?

[sniffa]

28. obviousLy i Like tiger

that's why i'm quick to defend.

i'm curious if it's true, for one, and i'm curious if he stiLL feeLs that way (if true).

[WeRQ4U]

18. "There's Hurtz and there's...........not exactly"

What, everyone who supports the Republican party is somehow inherently evil? Do you want to come over to my house and blast my Grandmother. She's an unbelievable lady, and has lived through many things that I couldn't comprehend, but she wouldn't vote democrat if the world was flooded with piss and dems lived in trees.

What's the difference. Soooo quick to judge.

[Merrick]

19. All I'm saying is

that I'd be satisfied with the millions I got playing golf for a living and opt to not turn myself into a walking Nike billboard for another few million. And I don't recall advocating killing the man KKK style in retribution. The cost of his compromise is merely one of a blemished public perception by people who've grown a bit tired of unscrupulous corporations like the one he represents commercializing every part of the planet people have their eyes on while shitting on those they dont.

[matcom]

21. do you know ANYTHING about professional golf?

and corporate sponsorships?

:eyes:

[Merrick]

27. okay, you've got me

imagine my embarassment over being less than fully apprised of professional golf and its corporate sponsorships. what have I done with my life?

[matcom]

29. well, you have posted idiotic statements on a public message board

for starters. :eyes:

actually, THROUGH the PGA, corporate 'Murica has done some WONDERFUL things for communities, minorities, kids, etc....

would they have done so on their own? probably not. BUT, through the PGA corporate sponsorship programs, they give BILLIONS to charities of ALL stripes!

do they get exposure? yup. is that bad? not in my opinion and their $$ go to some WONDERFUL causes!

name ONE pro golfer who DOESN'T wear a corporate lable, endorse a product, etc...

you can't.

BUT, the PGA and USGA do (for the most part) a DAMNED fine job supporting a VARIETY of wonderful causes.