The big story from the past week was Tiger Woods' apology to the golf world for his behavior...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs8nseNP4s0
In the wake of that story, another has developed. It seems that Mr. and Mrs. Woods have sent a letter of apology to Premier Academy, the pre-school that their two-year-old daughter attends.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100223/ap_on_sp_go_ne/glf_woods__apology
It seems that since the story broke, there has been an increased presence of paparazzi at the school hoping to get photos of the Woods family and attempting to get reactions from the other parents.
First, does this apology to the golfing world really mean anything? Was it even necessary? Should his personal transgressions make any difference in the way that the public feels about him as a golfer, and will there be any backlash when / if he does return to the game? What do you thin the reaction will be?
Secondly, what should be done in the case of the paparazzi at the day care? Does the public's right / want to know about the personal life of celebrities be allowed to infringe upon the parents / children of others attending Premier Academy? (PART I due 2/25; PART II due 2/28)
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I think that Tiger's apology was absolutely necessary if he wants to continue to have a career in golf. He made a mistake and completely embarassed himself. I do believe that people are going to look down on him instead of up after his incident. He can no longer be a role model. Once he steps foot onto the green, disgust will fill the hearts and minds of everyone watching. However, his apology should have been made more private so that criticism would not have followed. I think that the paparazzi at the daycare is exploitation of the children and the people there. It is invading their personal space and rights and something needs to be done. It is not to the concern of the public.
ReplyDeleteI think Tiger's apology was very necessary. I'm sure it has said a lot about golf. With his apology, I'm sure people will know him as both a golfer and a public idol. Tiger shows the courage that it takes to apologize for such actions. He knows as well as I that it will follow him around for quite some time. The fact that he apologized shows that he cares about his fans. He's retained some of his original sponsors which tells him he is doing right this time. The paparazzi at the daycare is too much. It's already a big fiasco but with the kids involved, that's enough.
ReplyDeleteTiger's apology was definately necessary. I think it was a little bit delayed. He still disappointed a lot of fans and people who thought well of him. People never expected this from TIGER WOODS. His apology does make me want to gag though because he was incredibly stupid to make these mistakes. I know we all make mistakes and at least he's taking responsibility for it but still...WHAT FAMOUS PROFESSIONAL WOULD TAKE THE RISK OF SLEEPING WITH ALL THOSE WOMEN?!?! His marriage is ruined, his kids are being stalked by crazy paparazzi, he's losing sponsors left and right... Just a few of the things this fiasco has caused... A huge reason this is getting so much publicity is because of the way it came out to the public (by the women he slept with) and with help from the fact that no one really ever expected this from Tiger so now, we have no idea what we can and can't expect from him. If someone mentions Tiger Woods, all i can do is say...IDIOT.
ReplyDeleteI think that Tiger Wood's apology was needed because he needed to tell everyone that what he did was wrong and that he knows that. Well on the golf course it shouldn't make too much of a difference because what he did had nothing to do with golfing so why affect it? His fans may see him different as a person but not as a golfer. I think the reaction will definately be skeptical and his every move will be watched for now on. The paparazzi at the day care is a bit much though. I understand the paparazzi wanting to get everything they can from Tiger's life and the people in it, but that's pushing the limits. His daughter isn't the only child that goes to that day care and the other children and the other parents probabaly don't want anything to do with Tiger and his issues. It's pretty much invading other people's property and personl life. Invading Tiger's in life is ok by me, but to indavde in other people's lives is different.
ReplyDeletei believe that tigers apology was absolutely necessary. you cannot just do something like what he did then just continue on with his life and his career like nothing happened. i believe that he did feel sorry for what he did and he was sincere in his apology. but just because he apologized doesn't mean that everything is going to be OK. There are going to be people who will treat him like crap because of what he did and they will probably never let up. thats just how some people are. Tiger is one of the most if not the most watched athlete on the planet. its obvious that the PGA is suffering right now without him but i believe that once he comes back it will be the most watched show on TV.
ReplyDeletei also believe that all paparazzi should be shot. they infringe on the lives and privacy of people just to make some money. and its even worse when those people are kids. theres nothing you can do about them because they all say that they have the right to take pictures but they do not have the right to take picture of minor while they are at school.
i believe that tiger woods apology means a lot to the golf community. everyone messes up sometimes and it takes a true man of character to own up to his faults. the PGA tour would be nothing without tiger. the tour depends on his success and probably receives more viewers because of tiger woods. he is such an amazing athlete and should not be criticized any further. like Jesus said, "let he who is without sin, cast the first stone." people do not realize that celebrities are humans too until they do something to ruin their reputation.
ReplyDeleteTigers apology was necessary but its not like its going to do anything for him. Either way he was going to lose. If he did not give an apology, it would be wow tiger woods is even worse of a man than we thought he was. When he did give his apology, everyone said how fake it was and how it does not make up for what he did. So either way its a lose-lose for tiger. Although i disagree with the paparazzi being involved with his children, it is part of what Tiger has to deal with being who he is. He puts his children out there for everyone to see when everything is going good so the media should be able to infringe upon them when everything is going wrong.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jake when he said how golf would be nothing without Tiger. Tiger is the reason people like me, who aren't golf fans, watch the sport or buy their apparel. He also makes a good point when he says that celebrities are humans too and most of the time we as normal citizens don't realize what its like to be under that kind of pressure. But tiger did make the choice to be in the spotlight all the time.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with Connor when he is talking about how the media should be shot. A lot of times the media can be very annoying but i think that we don't understand that they are people too and that is how they make their money, put food on their table, and support their families. They are just doing their job. Just like how tiger golfs for a living, they get in everyones business for a living. I know it can be wrong but its the ugly truth.
ReplyDeleteI do believe that it was something. It does matter. He is a role model for so many young golfers. When this event occured so many people were desappointed. Alot of people were let down and he lost alot of followers, not to mention a lot of sponsorships. There should be no paparazzi at the day care. It is rediculous that they are following around a little kid. The kid most likely doesnt even know what is going on. They should stop being there and let the little kids life alone.
ReplyDeleteHis apology was needed for his golfing career to continue. with his involvement in the PGA he represents the PGA. therefore he is responsible for keeping his personal life as clean as possible. in the case of the paparazzi they should not be allowed anywhere near the school because if my child was going there i would not want them asking zuestions about what this little girls father did. although his apology may not have been heartfelt it wtill helped him save face and maybe get some of his reputation back
ReplyDeleteI do not think Tiger owes anyone an apoogy besides to his wife. If Mr. Stryker cheates on his wife i will not be expecting him to apologize to our class for it. It is his personal life and he does not have to share it with us. For those who thought of Tiger as a role model well guess what he is human. People need to mind there own buisness and get a life instead of just following Tiger's
ReplyDeletei disagree with joey because it is nobody's buisness besides the party's involved with the situation. He did not do anything to hurt the public
ReplyDeleteI agree with Brendan and Chris. So many young people were let down by their role model, and he should be apologizing in order to clean up his career. He represents who he works for and gives them a bad name by ruining his life by cheating on his wife. If someone that I looked up to did something as bad as Tiger did, I would expect them to apologize.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jake. Tiger's apology is a test of his character. It shows that he is trying to admit that he was wrong and make his life better. I think everyone deserves a second chance; everyone makes mistakes. Tiger Woods is only human, just because he is a celebrity does not mean that he doesn't struggle through life and it doesn't mean that he has no problems.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with Mitchell. Tiger is a role model to many people, kids, teens, etc... With that in mind, the children would want to do things just like Tiger did. Even though it is wrong, they may still have the idea implanted on them. He should apologize to his fans. He let them down when they thought he was the perfect role model.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Brendan. The children should be left alone. They don't need on of the commotion around them, especially at the daycare. With Tiger's reputation, I'm certain it was needed for him to move on with his golfing career. Tiger shows that he is sorry.
ReplyDeleteI somewhat agree with Mitchell because we shouldn't be too involved with Tiger's life. We should mind our own business instead of being so wrapped up in his. Although we shouldn't be obsessed with Tiger's life, he does owe the children and parents of the day care an apology.
ReplyDeleteI think it was completely necessary for him to apologize i mean its not going to fix his situation completely but at least it will show the people that he is going to change. I dont think that he should be viewed differently as a golfer but if anything he should be viewed differently as a person. At first the fans will probably look at him as a bad guy but over time they will get over it. The paparazzi situation should be stopped because this is tigers problem they dont need to bring the kids and other parents into the situation. The public should have nothing to do with this.
ReplyDeleteI dissagree with taylor when she says that he can no longer be a role model. People can change and i believe that everyone makes mistakes and everyone diserves a second chance.
ReplyDeleteI agree with jake, everyone makes mistakes and it takes a real man of character to own up to his faults. So he does deserve a second chance, he knows what he did was wrong and he is ready to change it.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that it was necessary for Tiger to apologize. Yes, he made a mistake, but it has absolutely nothing to do with his golfing career. Everyone makes mistakes, and this mistake just happened to be brought into the public. Tiger Woods is a professional golfer. People should respect him and focus on him as a golfer, and not what he does in his personal life. I don't think that Tiger owes an apology to anyone but his family. It is none of our business to know every detail of what happened in his personal life. It is his life, and we shouldn't be affected by it. I don't think that people are going to forget about this for a while. And, Tiger will probably lose a lot of respect that he had earned throughout the years. When and if Tiger returns to golf, I think people are going to dwell on the past for a little while, and then people are going to start to forget about it and move onto the next big scandal.
ReplyDeleteI also feel that the media is being too invasive on this part. They don't have a right to intrude on Tiger's child. It isn't helping the situation. I understand that it is the paparazzi's job to intrude and get information, but this is taking it a little too far. The children and other childrens parents shouldn't have to deal with the issue too, because it isn't their problem to deal with.
I somewhat agree with Brendan. A lot of people do look up to Tiger. He is/was a role model for many people. So, apologizing in that sense was somewhat necessary. However, he should still be looked at as a well-respected golfer. People should still admire him for his professional golf career and not just focus on his personal mistakes that he has made. Tiger is also trying to fix his problems and move on. So, I feel we (as the public) should do the same.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with Jake. Tiger's apology was a true test of his character. Tiger didn't have to say anything. He could have remained silent like he had been doing for the next year. However, he decided to face the public and admit to his mistakes. I give him credit for that. No one likes to admit their mistakes. Especially mistakes that are embarassing and hard to admit to. So, I think people should stop criticizing his apology and recognize the fact that he actually apologized when he didn't have to say anything at all.
ReplyDeleteI think his comments were necessary. He is one of the most recognizable faces in all of sports. There are a lot of kids out there that look up to him as a positive role model and as a hero. He has to realize that and take responsibility to admit that he made a mistake. As a result of his apology, most people will forgive and forget about his off the course actions for the most part. These apologies are very important for him if he wants to continue to be a role model for kids. Parents will see how he bounces back from this and one way or the other decide whether or not he is a role model for their kids.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Brian. Tiger's apology will not solve his problems, but it will be beneficial for him in the future that he did apologize publicly. It is difficult to admit your mistakes, and he stepped up as he should have and admitted it to the world. He will eventually go back to golf and regain his status as the best in the game, but for now he has to take care of his personal issues. If he doesn't solve these problems, then he will never be able to move on. His public apology will allow him to go on with his life for now.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with Mitchell, because I think Tiger does owe an apology to the people that viewed him as a role model. Everyone was shocked to hear this story the day after Thanksgiving, because we all thought of him as a model citizen. Nobody would have thought that he would do the things he did. Every article and sports show that I have seen on the issue has said that they were surprised to learn this story. If the people that are payed to write about sports did not know this, then obviously parents would not know. They expected their kids to look up to Tiger, without knowing the truth.
ReplyDeletei agree with clayton who disagreed with mitchell. tiger does owe the public and especially the people who look up to him an apology. tiger had many people who looked up to him and viewed him as a role model. now for all we know there are going to be some 7 year old kids who are gonna cheat on their girlfriends and wives all because they saw someone they looked up to do it.
ReplyDeletei'm gonna have to agree with brendan. the paparrazzi doesn't need to be following around kids just to make money. they honestly need to get a life and a real job. how pathetic is your life when your job is to follow around people get into their lives and try to take pictures of them.
ReplyDeleteI think that Tigers personal apology to the public and his wife shows that he might actually feel bad about his problems. Also i dont think that what he does in his personal life should change the way the world see's him as a golfer. If he wants to come back into the game he should be able to. Yes he did a bad thing to his family but he didnt break any laws. As for the people who are at his kids daycare they definately shouldnt be there. It is his life, family, and his problems. I really could care less about what he does in his free time. To me and other people he is a sports icon.
ReplyDeleteI agree with connor about Tiger oweing the public an apology. He did do harm to his family but he should be allowed to play golf again. He didnt do anything to really hurt the PGA, he just made himself look bad. The public overacts about famous peoples actions. Their just people and they all make mistakes.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Connor about the fact that his apology is good but will not solve his problems. Just saying your sorry doesnt take away the fact that you still did those things. But i think people freak out too much when stars make stupid mistakes and do stupid things that we think they shouldnt do. Even though they are famous they are ultimatly just people and will mess up.
ReplyDeletei agree with connor. tiger needed to address his problems and make a sincere apology in order to grow as a man and as a human being. also, his children should not be criticized for his mistake. they (paparazzi) need to find a better story to take pictures of. tigers personal life shouldn't be something that the public needs to know.
ReplyDeletei agree with gavin. his life isn't going to get better because he addressed the public when he gave his apology. it's a personal problem that he needs to fix by himself. telling the public that you are sorry doesn't make your family stop suffering from your mistakes. he and his family need to work things out together and on their own. the public should stay out of it.
ReplyDeleteI do think that it was nessary for tiger to give his apology becuse of all the people that he let down in the world. I do not believe tha his speech should of been for the golf world though. It was only nessasary for him to apologize to all the people that he let down for his actions outside of golf. This is why is was not nessary for him to be giving it to the golfing world because it didnt have anything to do with golf it was tigers own personal life outside of golf. so he should only be apologizing to the fans that looked p to him.
ReplyDeleteI belive that what the paparazzi are doing by going to the schools it realy wrong because these chilern are trying to go to school and they are interfering with that. I aslo beileve tht it is wrong that they are trying to peer son far into the personal lives of the woods family just so they can make money.
I agree with connor i do believe that tiger woods needs to accept what he did was wrong and apologize for what he has done but i have t disagree with him that the paparazzi shoulg be shot for what they have been doing recently
ReplyDeleteI agree with Brendan that it is necessay for tiger woods to apologizes to his fans and his spocers for what he has done because he made himself look bad infront of the whole world and i also agree with Brendan that the paparzzi should leave the children out of the problem tiger and his wife are in.
ReplyDeletetyler's apology was deffinately necessary. His apology lets the golf world know that he accepts what he did was wrong and that he regrets doing it. Now, his apology shouldn't have been directly toward the gold world, because his personal actions have nothing to do with his career.I believe his apology should be directed to all the people he let down. His trangressions should not affect him as a golfer but as for fans, they will seriously be reconsidering their support for him possibly on the golfcourse.This in turn could affect him when he does return to the game.
ReplyDeleteThe paprazzi at the daycare is not fair to the children. The children should not be harrassed by the paprazzi because of a huge mistake their father made. Not only that but the other children that attend that school are being affected as well. And no i dont think the public has the right to infringe apon the children in the issue, but as for Tiger beign in the public eye, thats his personal problem.
i agree with brendan, the paprazzi should not be harrassing the children just to make money and pictures off of what their father has done.And it is really pathetic when all they do is pry into other people's lives for a living. They personally have no life but annoying the famous people and causing grief.
ReplyDeletei disagree with Mitchel, because if Mr. Strykowski cheated on his wife, then yes i would want an apology. Especially for a teacher at a Catholic School he is a role model for us students, and to go around cheating is the complete opposite of what he should be teaching.Yes, it is his personal life but if its thrown into the public eye like tiger's was then yes he should apologize for what happened.
ReplyDeleteI think Tiger's apology was necessary. I don't think that we should make such a big deal about it because its his life, not ours. But I don't like how the media is criticizing him for it now. They wanted an apology and now that they got it they are questioning if it was sincere or not. I don't think he would have done it if he didn't care about it. I think he should be able to return to the game because thats his career, not his personal life. I don't think he will ever be looked at the same though. The people at Premier academy shouldn't have to go through with the paparazzi always in their faces. I don't think they deserve that, it's not their fault.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jake, Tiger Woods' kids and wife or whatever she is to him now, shouldn't be punished for what he did. They had nothing to do with it. Especially the people at the kids' school. The paparazzi shouldn't be allowed to go to the school and interfere with those peoples lives.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Gavin, the apology was needed for his family, but it definitely shouldn't affect his golf career. His home life has nothing to do with golf. Once he's done golfing what he does in his free time is his business, not ours.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Margaret, the apology was necessary but we shouldn't involve ourselves in his life too much. It's really not that big of a deal. And the media really shouldn't judge him for it. Plus he should be allowed to continue on with his golfing career.
ReplyDeleteI think that the apology need to be done to show the world that he still does care about his life outside of golf and wants to keep that together. I think when he returns to the game there will be some people that will show him a hard time and not want him there, but the game needs him. He has been the face of golf for years now and there is really no one out there right now stepping up to fill into his shoes. I think that the paparazzi is wrong for showing up at the child's school and should leave immediately.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Margaret, it is his life and we really dont have a say in it. What he chooses to do is what he chooses to do its none of our decisions.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Taylor that Tiger Woods apologizing was necessary. It may affect his life off the course but golf and his life are two different things.
ReplyDeleteI think the apology was necessary if he ever wants to attempt to be a more respected athlete again. In the video, he seemed sincere about the apology; however, i don't know that that will be enough for him to recover. If I was a sponsor, I would probably not want to sponsor an irresponsible athlete, even if he apoligizes. It would take a lot to earn trust again.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Margaret. There's a huge difference between this personal life and his athletic career. Paparazzi need to back off and quit bringing his family into Tiger's issues. Especially, his young daughter. It's just ridiculous that they have nothing better to do than follow around a two-year-old in pre-school.
ReplyDeleteI kind of agree with Gavin. Tiger's personal life should be left out of his career. He will suffer enough with losing so many sponsors.
ReplyDeleteI dont think Tiger Woods should owe anyone an apology except his own wife. I think his personal life should have been left between him and his wife and it was not the publics business. Now that the media got into his personal life, there expecting an apology for something that they had no right to tell everybody. Tiger woods messed up but his great Golfing career shouldnt have to suffer. He still earned all of his wins and all of his records fairly. Also I think that if stalking is a crime then so should standing outside someones kids daycare waiting for them to come out.
ReplyDeleteI agree with joey when he's says that Tigers apology didnt do anything. No matter what Tiger does the media is still going to crucify him for commiting adultry. It's not an interesting news story unless theres violence or drama.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Taylor when she talks about how the paparazzi has no right to follow their kids. I think the kids should be left alone. That has to be embarrasing for them knowing the paparazzi are there to take pictures of their "cheating" dad.
ReplyDeletei agree with mason and taylor because the paparazzi is taking this is an extreme. the kids shouldn't be exposed to the media because of this stupid mistake tiger made. joey made a point to say that his apology didn't do anything but in a way, it did. it showed that tiger has taken responsibility for his stupidity and his mistakes. BUUUUT TIGER IS STILL AN IDIOT FOR CHEATING ON HIS WIFE!!! just because people watched his apology and they say they forgive him, they won't forget this incident. tiger has definately hurt his own image...
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mason Tiger does not owe the public an apology. It is his life and he should not be bothereed by the media of the rest of the nation because they are nosie
ReplyDeleteI believe that Tiger Woods owes an opology to his family and sponsors. I also think he owes an opology to his fans. His sponsors and fans are the only reason Tiger is what he is today. This is why I believe he owes them an apology. i do not think he owes the media an apology. all the tabloids have been bashing on him and i dont think he needs to apologize to the media
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mason. I thought it was a good thing to apologize but the fans are still going to bash him. The media is also going to bash him. That is what the media tries to do. They try to find a negative and just make that celebrities life miserable.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Gavin. Tiger's personal life should not affect the way he is looked at as a golfer. he is the greatest golfer of all time and that should not change because of his off the field issues. Sure Tiger made a mistake, but nobody's perfect. He is still the best golfer of all time
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