The Unfortunate Pain of Fame

Tiger Woods. I never had a real reason to talk about Tiger Woods. Yet, the media blitz that is surrounding this brother is astounding. A billionaire athlete gets caught up in a whirlwind of scandal. While comedians, wannabes, clowns, suckers, leeches, radio talkshow hosts, from all genres throw their two cents in. The whole situation is really for the most part, unfortunate.

There has always been a mystery to Tiger Woods. How can a this Black man (regardless of his prefered ethnic heritage) swing a golf club to the point of becoming a billionaire. He has always yearned for some level of privacy. Yet, when you conquer the white man's sport because lets face it, that was what golf was before Tiger came along, everybody and they mama wasn't so happy about it. Yet, for all the criticism, he has had a cool head through it all. Until now.

Now, let me tackle the Black issue. I can see neck rolling sisters saying "thats what he gets" I can see brothers laughing at the corner store saying "that was stupid, how could he be so dumb?" So many people are commenting and saying what they think he should have did. If you ever want to know if you are a hater, then place the words "I think he should have..." In front of the sentence. One of things that is a interesting is that Black people love Tiger Woods, but its like Tiger is another part of the house none of us can go to. We shared this dynamic with Micheal Jackson. God bless the dead. Instead of us saying what he should have did and all that, we really need to pray for the brother and his family. Yall are aware he does have children. Nevermind these silly women who have taken his downfall for a chance of opportunity. That is just apart of fame. Black people, stop tripping over what has happen and ask God to help Tiger and his family because the media does not care one way or the other. The same people who admired Tiger and want Tiger to play in their cities on their golf courses are the same people right now taking shots. That is the unfortunate pain of fame. People build you up, just to tear you down. We know about that Black people dont we, we call it "crabs in a barrel mentality".

Yes, the brother has made some mistakes. However, who among us haven't. What? We expect because he has some money that he should know better? Do we think that he is flawless. Hardly, no. However, think about David. A man who was after God's own heart. He fell. He had hardships after falling. Yet, God still blessed him. Does anybody even care about Tiger's soul? Get off of Tiger. Pray for him instead of kicking him. Do you remember when you made a mistake? Im sure you have made several. We talk a good game when it comes to looking at someone else's transgressions. Yet, Christ paid for those sins Tiger committed too. He needs your prayers. Trust me, there are a lot of white people right now glad he has taken a fall. We shouldn't be listening on the radio for the latest Tiger joke or waiting the next woman to come out. We should be praying for him. Just some food for thought.

I agree with this sentiment.  And no, my neck wasn't rollin.  This is no different from any other high profile celebrity scandal.  Kobe.  Ray. Magic. Shaq. Brad Pitt. Clinton.  (ok, their white, but you get my point).  Who da hail cares really.  Black folks will rush to worship someone who looks like them, and when that person falls, they are mad.  Like I said, we expect a lot from people who never claim to be perfect. 

The man is a damn good golfer and a decent person.  He's got money, power, fame, and chicks throwing themselves at him.  He's bound to cheat.  (Not that I agree or find these reasons justifiable).  But why act shocked?

Yeah... I have never been a celebrity worshiper.  I don't understand it, never have, never will. They are like the rest of us.. human. They put their pants on one leg at a time. I agree with you and Naph... People will be people and I have no issue with him. I have no reason to have to forgive him. He nor any of the ones before him... did it to me... 

I agree with what you are all saying.and  most  do , most say  "why  so  much  attention"   yet this uncontrolable snow ball  keeps rolling. Everyone  says  "who  cares about  Tiger "  somebody  must care because the tabloids are still overflowing. There has been a LOT of American  incidences that were blown so far out of  porpotion.

At  the end of most scandals seems to be a money making Black. person    .....with the wxception of Bill clinton...It is sad that the media can  control so  much . Tired of Tiger's  name  ..he is a golfer and a good one that is all i  need  know  about  him