Tiger for Hollywood?

Team Tiger, take a bow.

This was a master-class in false and pre-prepared apologies.

An intimate room full of close friends, a composed but solemn Tiger Woods and a script, sorry and apology, that covered everything from the affair, to golf, to sponsors, to friends – this 12minute show had it all. Infact, such was its depth that I was left wondering if it wasn’t the 2009 entry to a future autobiography entitled ‘Tiger – Woodn’t you like to know where it went wrong?’

Yet despite putting all the ingredients together, this showing lacked any real substance. In broadcasting this showing to the masses, I really do think team Tiger underestimated the fact that the public may have more than a combined 4 brain cells between them, such was the blasé nature of what was on show.

Upon the apologies completion, I couldn’t help but think that it was reminiscent of a poorly written murder mystery. You know, the kind where you watch for 10 weeks despite knowing who the killer was after the first 30 seconds. Furthermore, in Tigers continuous apologies I felt that he had even begun to adopt traits from the George Bush US presidency reign. It wouldn’t surprise me if the next time we see him in public, the first words uttered are ‘To all my fellow Americans...’

All in all the apology was an encapsulation of exactly what Tigers sponsors wanted the world to hear. I personally feel that had Tiger written it himself it may have lacked the articulacy on show, but would have adopted a far more authentic feel. That said, who am I to say who wrote it. After all, Tiger fooled the world for years on end with his family orientated, clean cut public image. So in theory, after a few months out of the public eye in ‘therapy’ (or possibly the Michigan school of acting) I don’t think anyone can be 100% sure as to whether any of Tigers future actions are his own or not...

Next up for Tiger? Well after conquering the hearts of the world with these apologies, I hear he fancies some contemporary dance to express his sorrow?

Sorry state of affairs...

Upon picking up today’s papers, I was again greeted by the familiar sight of new scandal revolving around celebrity love wrongdoing. Unsurprisingly, the latest to have committed wrongdoing is love-rat veteran Ashley Cole. His latest crime? Sending naked pictures of himself to a model – claims Ashley has swiftly moved to discredit....well....ish.

On the back of his affair with a local hairdresser last year, Ashley claims the latest set of photos were taken whilst goofing around at an England training camp, not deleted and ‘somehow’ found their way to the model. A solid defence I’m sure you’ll agree.

However these latest sets of allegations are only a drop in the ocean compared to what the past few months has presented us with. Tiger Woods, John Terry, Vernon Kay and even rumours of Brad Pitt have all circulated with great regularity. Seemingly these celebrity men are more intent on the conquests of young beautiful women as opposed to their highly successful careers. Admittedly, I would argue that a large number of the facts strewn across the pages of the daily papers are either severely twisted or distorted to a sizeable extent. But in my eyes, such accusations must have a layer or truth. Either that or the papers will be coughing up hefty sums of money for publishing fabricated stories.

It is my belief that these men partake in such wayward actions not solely because of their high profiles though. The current UK divorce rate is 1 in 2 marriages. This suggests that there is already a wealth of mischievous behaviour taking place among both men and women. As a result, it must be equally considered then that such behaviour would be equally common place among those living the high life?

Admittedly, they are in the public eye and role models for many people all around the world. And as a result, I would hope that they would be smart enough to not participate in such activities - conducting themselves as appropriate and amicable role models. But the truth unfortunately is that because of their high profiles, these people are targeted more than any others. Whilst some of the population inadvertently find themselves having affairs, these elite set of people are the targets of unparalleled numbers of people throwing themselves at them. Whether it be through affection for the person themselves, or just to make a quick few quid, it is irrelevant. These celebrity icons are only people just the same as the rest of us, and as a result a number (and it is only a very small minority) are unable to keep their emotions under wraps and their trousers around their waists – thus leading to the scandals we read about on a daily basis.

The media being the keen and unrelenting vulture that it is, has detected these indignant deeds and in doing so has struck a gold mine for their publications. By acquiring enough information to make such affairs public, they are able to shame and disgrace the perpetrators. This then allows them to clock up page after page of dubious claims, knowing that the readers will adopt what they say as truth. And now, having drummed up such an interest in the personal conquests of these men, it can be considered highly likely that we will not be seeing the end of such stories and speculation anytime soon.

For me, it is a sad sight to see these people plastered all over the front pages each and every day. Not just because I’d like to read about some actual news. But because these individuals are meant to be the most creatively / athletically talented people our world has to offer. I feel that they should know their responsibilities as such and be able to adhere to them. After all, it all comes with the job. But instead, I can see no end ever in sight. There will always be those celebrities who will do the naughty naughty with an attractive young model or the sorts. And equally there will always be an unhealthy thirst for such stories. Such is the unfortunate state of our celebrity obsessed society.