Why are Athletes
held to higher standards than movie and TV stars. I heard a discussion about this on the radio the other day on my road trip to Vancouver with the family. The point the radio personality made is that Holleywood can say dna do anythign they want and no real big deal is made of it, but if an athlete does the same thing, it is national news and the talk for months. If we don't hold movie stars to role model standards, why do athletes have to be held to those standards. So do you think their is a double standard and if you do, why do you think it exists.
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3 reasons:
1. Because an athlete is supposed to be in peak condition. If they're shoving drugs and alcohol into their bodies, we're disappointed. 2. Kids worship athletes more than actors. 3. Entertainers (especially) musicians get a pass for a lot of stupid crap because it comes with the party lifestyle. |
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Athletes are held to a higher standard, but it's getting to the point that no famous person can say or do anything the slightest non-PC without being demonized by the media, which is so far beyond merely out of control that it defies belief. Along with sanity and decency.
:shake: Under no circumstances would I ever want to be a public figure. I don't know how these people stand it. |
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What's it say about me that I want to be famous? And if that means dealing with being a public figure I'm okay with it...
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Sometimes I feel kinda famous... I have people sending me free shit all the time. Yesterday I got a sample pack of Grade A Vermont Maple Syrup... and when Sponge Bob came out in the theaters the production company sent me a box of Twinkies.
People want me... they really do. I know... none of that makes me famous... but I'm trying to up my self-esteem. |
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fuck being famous. Not in this day and age. |
I depends on what you are talking about...
1) Saying stupid stuff...Atheletes and politicians generally get a pass because they are considered dumb jocks, or, well, politicians, to start with. 2) Womanizing...Atheletes and musicians get a pass because everyone knows there isn't much else to do while on the road. Actors indiscretions tend to feed the fantasies of the masses. Like your parents, politicians are expected to be nonsexual. 3) Drugs/booze...Athletes' business is their body, we expect someone making millions to take care of it. Musicians, well, just look to Keith Richards. Actors and politicians can get away with it as long as it's 'classy'. For example, "Would the Senator care to have anoter Glenlivet to enjoy with his cigar?" versus "Does the Senator need a cold Natty Light, or a spit cup perhaps?" 4) Blowing CASH...Athletes are looked down upon for spending sprees because their careers are so short. Actors and musicians, it's just part of who they are. Politicians are expected to throw money at everything, unfortunately, it's tax dollars. I can't think of any other good vices right now. |
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*taking pictures*
click click click click click click click click click click Phobia's famous around here, right? click click click click click click click click click click click click click click |
The label of 'role model' has been thrust upon athletes because too many kids need one?
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Besides, then I can say I knew you when. :D But you're right, it definitely wouldn't be for me. Walking through downtown Chicago on a daily basis aggravates me. I am definitely not a people person. |
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well then... BITE ME! I think I'm pretty well rounded. Parents still have a good marriage after 30+ years... no abuse... good high school memories, great college. Fantastic, supportive wife and the rest of the family... |
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Thanks for proving my point.... |
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Are you serious? It has nothing to do with psychological issues or character flaws... it's that my dream for a LONG time has been to be a successful filmmaker -- in that industry, success is measured by fame. If I could be Hitchcock/Kubrick/Spielberg successful as a director WITHOUT the fame, I would, but we all know that ain't gonna happen... If you're not being serious, fine. If you are -- **** right off. I'm not sitting here calling you names and questioning your worth because of what you want to do. |
Dude, you weren't saying you wanted to be a great success in your field. You said you wanted to be famous.
If fame came along with realizing your goal, that's one thing. But being in love with being famous? Seek counseling. |
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I'm bitchy today... I need to go to bed (I'm 40 minutes away from finishing my work tonight -- I haven't slept since this time yesterday).
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:thumb: But believe me, if you have all the things you were talking about before, you are already a blessed man. |
I know I'm blessed, but thanks! I'm just chasin' my dream, man. And I'm fired up right now because very soon I'll be going after that dream again -- something I haven't done in 4 years!
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It turns out, most people will take a shot in the face if it means they get a few grand from a lawsuit. |
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