Pre-controversial Tiger was my favorite. Possibly even one of my idols. He always played hard with dedication and emotion. After this whole scandal broke out, I have lost a lot of respect for him as a person. As a golfer though, I still root for him because he is the only golfer who is fun to watch. It's a weird situation.
Nike has also lost my support after their most recent commercial. It features a somber looking Tiger while they have the voice of his late father basically scolding him for his misdeeds. It is completely distasteful to watch because it takes a huge controversial topic (Tiger's women problem), the voice of a dead father scolding a son, and markets it by making it into a commercial to sell their product. It is morally, ethically, and socially wrong. I cannot see how this will help them sell more Nike gear at all. I know for me personally it would actually turn me away from their products. And the worst part is, Tiger got paid for staring at the camera with his potentially fake pout on his face. It's not right at all.
This in response to: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/world_us/90552169.html
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