I have been a personal fan of Tiger Woods since I was seven, when he won his first PGA tour in 1997.
However, recent events have caused me to reconsider my true love for him. Tiger must have forgotten to dot his “i” or cross his “t” when he signed his marriage vows, because he has definitely misinterpreted “for better or for worse.” First off, Tiger’s real name is Eldrick. Eldrick is translated as “righteous ruler.” Strike one.
Righteous means to be without guilt or sin. I’m pretty sure the nine-plus women Tiger hid from his wife broke his marriage vows and ruined his given name.
Tigers shouldn’t be trusted; poor Mrs. Woods should have known better. Most tigers are nocturnal, relying on their stripes for camouflage. They usually live in solitude, with the exception of mating season, which generally lasts from November to April. In this regard, Tiger Woods did live up to his nickname. However, he lacked the most crucial tiger characteristic: stripes. But I don’t think he’d have enough to hide behind.
Other famous Tigers have a lot in common with this risky business golfer of ours. Kellogg’s Tony the Tiger is known for his distinct voice and frosted flake catchphrase, “They’re grrreat!” That’s one cocky tiger. Tiger Woods has won 93 tournaments and was the youngest Masters champion ever. Maybe all those wins made his head grow a bit too.
Winnie the Pooh’s beloved Tigger is also one crazy tiger. Tigger is a friendly loveable tiger who is quite confident in himself. Tigger believes that “Tiggers never get lost.” His constant bouncing about is both enthusiastic and enjoyable. I’d say recent news proves that Tiger Woods likes to bounce around quite a bit too, from pancake house waitress to club hostesses. “Well, Tigger, your bouncing really got you in trouble this time.” Watch out for those tigers.
It’s very difficult being scrutinized by the public for everything you do. My point is not to point more fingers at Tiger Woods,but to reinforce the fact that people judge the famous. Tiger is a fantastic athlete, his strokes are flawless, and his surplus of victories is more than memorable. He is a dedicated player and a sports hero to many.
He has become the first athlete to have a billion dollar career. Within the last year he has earned 105 million dollars from sponsorships. That’s impressive.
Tiger Woods is not only the face of golf, but of Accenture Advertising, Nike, Gillette, and Gatorade. His recent actions don’t just hurt his reputation, but these companies’ and his family’s.
One’s private life should reflect his public image. If you are trying to portray a squeaky clean persona of a wholesome hardworking athlete, then at least be honest.
Then you won’t find yourself hunted down by the media or on Santa’s naughty list.
Jordan Jennings is a sophomore journalism major. She can be reached for comment at [email protected].
