Tiger Woods Finally Gonna Speak

So true Tony. Kobe came out quickly and publicly about his flub. Tiger is a big sissy.

Personally, I don't think he needs to answer to anyone but his wife. Thousands- maybe million of spouses cheat everyday & the only person they owe anything to is thier spouse.

You know the media is going to tear his speech apart.

Sorry, I can't agree with you there....I don't think he should have to explain himself at all.....seriously if you were caught cheating would you want the whole world to know all the details of it? That is something he needs to explain with his wife and her only, it's not any of our business what he does with his personal life, and it's a shame that so many people are actually worried about it and want to know. I also think it's a shame for his career to be halting, he's a great golf player and his sex life also has nothing to do with his sport.....but I guess thats a price that comes along with fame!!

lol.....omg Acgofer, I went to submit my reply and that warning sign that someone else just posted popped up and I hit reply anyways.......then realized we pretty much said the same thing!!!    I knew there was a reason I liked you so much!!      :o

If Tiger was just a golfer, than no one would care. But he CHOSE to become a celebrity endorser (Nike, Gatorade, Buick, etc.) and create a facade of a squeaky clean image....with that generous salary and CHOOSING to be in the media spotlight, comes the trade off of making your business everyone elses business. In effect, he owes the public an apology.

Hahaha..that's funny, yeah- look at the time stamps..Great minds.  ;)

If Tiger was just a golfer, than no one would care. But he CHOSE to become a celebrity endorser (Nike, Gatorade, Buick, etc.) and create a facade of a squeaky clean image....with that generous salary and CHOOSING to be in the media spotlight, comes the trade off of making your business everyone elses business. In effect, he owes the public an apology.

I don't think he chose to be an endorser...but the other way around. I think they chose him, and really, who would turn down millions of dollars to go on a few photo shoots and make a few commercials? I really don't see how he could possibly "owe" the public an apology. I would be considered the public and he doesn't owe me a damn thing because he didn't do anything to me and as I said before where he sticks his privates is not mine or anyones business or problem.....oh and no offense tyesmommy, thats just my outlook on it...

If Tiger was just a golfer, than no one would care. But he CHOSE to become a celebrity endorser (Nike, Gatorade, Buick, etc.) and create a facade of a squeaky clean image....with that generous salary and CHOOSING to be in the media spotlight, comes the trade off of making your business everyone elses business. In effect, he owes the public an apology.

I disagree with you tyesmom, but that's the golden glory of the forum I guess.

I do agree with you when you said " CHOOSING to be in the media spotlight, comes the trade off of making your business everyone elses business". Everyone knows the media stalks celebrities-no matter how big or small, and your personal life is immediately exposed to the public. Whether you want it to be or not.

But I disagree that just because he choose to endorse these companies, he OWES the public anything. I'm sure that when he signed those contracts, he was doing it for the money- not for the personal relationship he has with the public. If I choose to drink Gatorade, I do so because I like the taste of it- not because Tiger tells me to. And if Tiger has multiple sexual affairs, I'm going to continue drinking Gatorade, not SexDrive Energy drink(a real drink, by the way).

A celebrity's actions/words do not affect me personally, so I do not NEED an apology from any celebrity for anything they choose to do in their personal life. If it doesn't affect me, or my family directly, then an apology is not warrented in any way. Again, in my opinion, his wife is the only one he needs to apologize to.

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Bottom line:  Tiger Woods is newsworthy and the media will flock on it.  His indiscretions are between him and his wife and God if he chooses.  I wonder how much of this his wife knew regarding his addiction.  Yes Kobe came out and apologized to the media and his family.  He has since recovered from a media whitewash.  Personally I don't care what he does in his personal life.  He is a sportsman and I watch the sport, not the life of a sportsman.  Tiger Woods sells papers.  I am sure a lot of sports celebs are crossing their fingers they don't get caught along with a lot of other folks, but hey if you are in the limelight watch your back or better yet, dont get caught, thats the name of the game and Tiger Woods missed out on this hole in one...he hit the wrong hole! LOL

well said....well said!

" thats the name of the game and Tiger Woods missed out on this hole in one...he hitting the wrong hole! "

LOL....Very good analogy there Debra!

AC and Satan, totally respect our differences of opinion its all good. I see your point....but satan he did choose to go down the path of an athletic celebrity.  Many others dont...not to bright in my opinion, but some chose to quietly play there sport and not entertain the idea of endorsements or limit themselves. Tiger went overboard-way too far, he's technically a trademark name for Nike/Gatorade and therefore "public domain". Its not just about doing a couple of ads.  For example, like Nike, Gatorade spent billions advertising/marketing/making/hiring people for the "Tiger division" a drink named Tigerade...you dont think he owes those people (who are now out of a job) an apology?  His PR people? His agents?  Or how about all the charities he backs for the rainforest, the underpriveleged kids, the learning centers, golf camps, etc.  Those people are now screwed because he couldn't keep his putter in his pants.  So, does Tiger owe me an apology? No!  I could care less but I would like to see those that have been effected by this apologized to publicly...they deserve it.

I think its all about the almighty dollar!! It makes for good headlines. It should definitely stay private.The new's media is ruthless and relentless in exploiting this.

I have always been against this. They are human beings and their private lives should be just like every other person in this world PRIVATE! Who really cares who he slept with and how many women he had. He is in the lime light for is golf talent.

Same thing with the infamous Bill Clinton........."i did not have sexual relations with Monica Lewinski"........who cares!!!! As long as you do what you were promised to do then what you do in your spare time is your prerogative.

Maybe it's just me.........i am a private person......and i know i wouldn't want every tom, dick and harry knowing my private biz!!

Lips

Well said Lipstick, well said.  Who am I to judge?  Continue with your golfing Tiger and I hope you and your wife work things out and forget what the media says, they say love covers a multitude of sins and after all its your life and live it to the fullest, you only get one chance!

I think alot of people forget he is human and he will make mistakes just like we all do. Unfortunately he is expected to maintain a certain image and like someone else said since he is a professional with endorsements they want answers. I don't feel he owes anyone an apology or explanation other than his wife and family. People cheat everyday. I just hope he can put all this behind him and go back to playing golf. The media needs to give it a rest.

I would say he made a mistake if it was only one woman.  But with all those women he had on the string? 

Dont hate the player, hate the game.

He is only one of many. There is a long list of both actors and athletes that have done the same. Does it make it right? No but I still think it is none of our business. That is just my opinion.

Dont hate the player, hate the game.

So true Deb!

Well, you can see the sincerity in his apology. And I'm very proud he told the media to leave his family alone. He admitted thiese were his mistakes, not his familys

I think he's going to do whatever he can to recover from his addiction, and patch things up with his wife & get back to his career.

From one human being to another, I wish him the best. It's aweful for me to see anyone go through pain and suffering.

I used to want to be a famous celebrity. I changed my mind.  :P

imo, the siuation is just wierd, i get michel jackson wibes, its probably on first page in hundreds of lands internet versinon of new paper.

hes going to make a speach on tv.

i mean, common, he f'**ed up. let him deal with his life and wife. leave em alone ffs. a speak for the nation, thats just silly.

let him deal with hes deamons in private.

Good for you Tiger, admitting your problems is the first step to recovery.  Now work thru the problems, turn it over to your higher power, reconcile with your wife, if she still wants you, and I do believe she does, and I appreciate the humbleness.  You will not please everyone, but love yourself and "f**** who doesnt like you, or love you, love yourself, embrace the goodness and your light will shine Tiger, God Bless you and your family and may the heavens smile upon you, knowing you have made your own hell.

I kind of agree with Deb, it really is none of our business.  But unfortunatly when some1 becomes "famous" we suddenly think is it our business.

Any of us could do the same thing with 10 times as many women/men and nobody would think twice about it.

I actually feel for the privacy of the children when stuff like this happens.  Very sad.