What is the deal with Tiger Woods? He was on Oprah today, and the crowd laughed and applauded at his every gesture and word. I mean, he seems like a nice guy. But his personality wouldn’t fill a thimble, and although he is the best in the world, he’s the best in the world at….golf. This is a guy who’s been on the covers of Time and Newsweek, and is on track to become a billionaire from endorsements by age 30. I just don’t understand it. Because even if it’s just the curiousity value of him being a black golfer, is that enough to explain his monumental popularity in general culture?
In the midst of sections where audience members asked questions like “Are there still times when you amaze yourself?” came the highlight of the show. Tiger was talking about how his superstar friends like Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley help him adjust to his monster fame. (Oh, boo hoo.) Oprah, ever the populist, said, “Well, I know when I was just becoming publicly known, I would call up, say, Quincy Jones or Sidney Poitier, and ask them how they were able to handle it.”
I can relate, Oprah. I can relate.
and golf…really. How silly is it to hit a ball with a long stick so it goes down a little muddy hole and then have to put your arm down the little muddy hole to fish it out? honestly. waste of a nice walk, if you ask me.
Golf is fun and all, but I am stumped by how it’s become cool. Are there that many out of shape 20-, 30-, 40- somethings who can do nothing but smoke cigars and drink beer while drunk driving a cart around a country club? I mean, how many people can even afford the greens fees? Then again, I’m just jealous. I’ve got about as many major titles in my sport as Tiger Woods has in his, but my total earnings probably don’t even break $1,000.
Golf is silly. Hit the ball, go find it, and hit it again? I say pick the ball up, put it in your pocket and go home. You’re lucky you found the darn thing.
I wish I was good at golf. 🙂
Thank you for demistifying Mr. Woods a little. It’s only golf; he’s only a golfer. On the other hand, nice work if you can get it.