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Howefitz Blog » Blog Archive » If Tiger Could Do It, Why Not Me? — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:45:06 +0000

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By: PJ Mullen

PJ Mullen — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:32:17 +0000

Nothing surprises me anymore when it comes to those with means and opportunity. The point of the post wasn't to chastise, admonish or pile on, just to point out the obvious that he shouldn't be surprised by the media's/public's reaction and that we need to recognize that we can't let others be the role models for our children.

None of this stuff is new, just between the new technologies and the 24/7 media cycle they have to talk about something I guess. It's sad, but like you said, we can just mute it until the kids are asleep. If anything the nice part of it all is that it is all opt-in. If you want to sleep through the static you can just not visit websites or change the channel. I only watch football and cooking shows anymore for that very reason.

By: PJ Mullen

PJ Mullen — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:29:06 +0000

That is a very good point, it certainly not a stretch to assume he didn't really want to be married in the first place. Part of manufacturing the perfect image for endorsement deals perhaps? I agree that it would be a tragedy for the kids if true.

By: Jason @ The Devoted Dad

Jason @ The Devoted Dad — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:59:48 +0000

Very well said. Did this situation with Tiger come as a surprise to me? Yes and no. I guess in today's media highlights, I am used to a story like this coming out about once or twice a month-very sad that we can almost rely on it to happen. It shows that publicly- he is what made him famous- a good golfer. As for a father, husband, or trusted friend- there is no true public demonstration through his words or actions that really give him these qualities, and now much is all questionable.

On a separate but equal note, are all of these infidelities, and tabloid “worthy” news in greater number from 30 years ago, or is it that the public craves these stories- making the tabloid stories “The News”. With a 3 year old child that is turning into my personal recording device, its like I can't watch the news until after their bed time, or I have to mute the story. JeEz!

By: PJ Mullen

PJ Mullen — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:32:17 +0000

By: PJ Mullen

PJ Mullen — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:29:06 +0000

By: Jason @ The Devoted Dad

Jason @ The Devoted Dad — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:59:48 +0000

By: mrman

mrman — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:07:18 +0000

On point, PJ. The fact that there are so many of these alledged mistresses makes me wonder if his entire marriage has been a sham. Something drawn up by his publicists. If so, what a tragedy for the children involved.

By: PJ Mullen

PJ Mullen — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:49:05 +0000

Ha! Yes, Sir Charles surely isn't a roll model. Very true, I've always admired his talent and skill, but his image is shot for a lot of people.

By: PJ Mullen

PJ Mullen — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:46:33 +0000

Thanks, that was more of a reaction to some of the crazy comments I've seen about what his wife 'should' have done to him. Some sick folks out there.