Micael Phelps:scandal or not?

X-AWDriver · 02-02-2009, 05:58 AM

I think he's actually going to weather this just fine since he was straight up and apologetic and it would be worse if it was steroids. Even our President has admitted to using it when he was younger. He could lose a couple sponsors but public will forgive him and move on.

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Beach Runner · 02-02-2009, 06:01 AM

I don't think it will be a long lasting scandle-too much else going on right now. There have been many olympic champs that end up on a year long bender after they win big due to the pressure- some of them didn't come out too well and I hope that doesn't happen to Phelps- someone call his Mama to come whip his gold medal butt!

Atomic · 02-02-2009, 06:14 AM

Here is the article with a picture of him smoking it, I didn't see a picture on the OP's article

http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news...abis-pipe.html

X-AWDriver · 02-02-2009, 06:21 AM

I don't consider this to be a bender as a result from pressure;I'm sure he's done it before and it was a simply a momentary lapse of judgement at a party.

Look at all the celebs (and ones that aren't music stars) that openly admit they toke it up on occasion and still have succesful careers going on. Some even appear on the cover of High Times and no scandals have come forth.

nosfanatic2006 · 02-02-2009, 06:22 AM

Who cares if he smokes? It shouldn't even be illegal in my opinion. Just illegal to smoke and drive. . .

mjwalfredo · 02-02-2009, 06:23 AM

My brother played soccer at South Carolina and has hung out with Phelps a couple of times. Apparently he is just like most college kids except for the fact that he has millions of dollars to spend on partying. From what I have heard, this isn't an isolated incident. He also likes to bet large sums of money on beer pong from what I have heard...

scuba · 02-02-2009, 10:22 AM

So what, Ish happens, Im sure he'll be full fledged at the 2012 games...

BT17R · 02-02-2009, 10:54 AM

With friends like that...

Stupid? No doubt. Illegal? Obviously. Immoral? He's supposed to represent the USA, so yes. Expensive? You bet. I think he's more popular in Asia than here, and their tolerance of bad behavior is far less than ours. I read he's already lost over $4M in endorsements.

It'll now be up to the Olympic Committee. One article I read claimed a mandatory 4-year suspension. If so, he's toast.

Toyvana · 02-02-2009, 11:01 AM

Ohh man, Michael Phelps is going to hell now. What a bad person!!

Give me a break.

darksoldier313 · 02-02-2009, 11:17 AM

for crying out loud it just shows hes more american i mean if he was smoking crack that would b one thing but come on...

BT17R · 02-02-2009, 11:20 AM

I only posted the facts as I understand them. To me it's a non-issue, but Phelps is now a worldwide commodity and in serious trouble. Remember what happened to the Dell dude?

TOYOTA 1 · 02-02-2009, 11:44 AM

ill bet he can take a huuuge bong hit!

Al's Chop Shop · 02-02-2009, 11:49 AM

who's surprised?

not the best judgment call, but who really is caught off guard here? he's already been slapped on the wrist, let him go. if he still 'hits' his way out of his career, that's his choice, and his problem.

Al

X-AWDriver · 02-02-2009, 12:39 PM

Marijuana is viewed differently from performance-enhancing drugs, according to David Howman, executive director of the World Anti-Doping Agency. An athlete is subject to WADA sanctions only for a positive test that occurs during competition periods.

"We don't have any jurisdiction," Howman said. "It's not banned out of competition. It's only if you test positive in competition."

Now with the Olympic committe dealings is that he hasn't tested postive for any drugs and since the committee probably can't rule upon just a photo or even an admission so unless he tests positive he'll slip around the 4 year suspension but could be placed under probation which seems to be more likely.

Toyvana · 02-02-2009, 12:42 PM

Update: Phelps has picked up at least one new sponsor from the all the publicity that has been generated from the bong photo...

leebee · 02-02-2009, 01:42 PM

a canadian snow boarder tested positive for canibis after winning his gold medal. never lost the medal as far as i know. not sure if it is considered a performance enhancing substance or not. another canadian rower ran into difficulties with a common cold remedy.

some of this seems to be overreaction to the well orchestrated doping scandal of the eastern block countries from years back. how many kids/young adults in his age bracket would test negative for the same thing?! not a big deal in my mind, happened outside of the olympic games and should have no bearing on his eligibility for the next games.

just more sensational reporting from 'the news of the world' gossip rag. if no one purchased these sad excuses for journalistic reporting, these hacks and papparazzi would have to find legitimate jobs. go figure.

lee

nosfanatic2006 · 02-02-2009, 02:15 PM

I wanna take a hit after him. How freakin cool would that be?

bigt · 02-02-2009, 02:36 PM

he hasa nice roor bong in the pic.. news update he was alos kicked out of a nightclub for burning a joint in the vip in floridia this weekend i think.... just heard it on bubba the love sponge

hross14 · 02-02-2009, 02:46 PM

I dont think it is a big deal--what if he was from Amsterdam?

Think about this--he has ADD--so what better medicine than the tried and true?? I would prefer my kids to go that direction instead of Drug company meds...

sometimes i think there are too many people worried about other peoples business. Not to mention it might actually help the competition catch up--If they ban him--i will will protest. Not a pot smoker but there are better things to spend enforcement monies on.....

904_runner · 02-02-2009, 02:59 PM

Okay im kinda ticked. (i wrote a long reply to this and i obviously didn't hit post)

But;

I for one don't really care about it. I don't smoke and never have, but i know tons of people do.

Afaik, he wasn't tested positive during the Olympics so im not sure if they can take away his medals like some people i know are suggesting.

At least he man'd up and admitted it and apologized about it.

Its an age appropriate thing, it may be true that he is only sorry cause he got caught, but him getting himself in a photo, he will have to own up to the consequences of that. Whatever they may be.

RibsAndWhiskey · 02-02-2009, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOYOTA 1

ill bet he can take a huuuge bong hit!

Yea, and not many people who are just "experimenting" spend the cash on a ROAR.

bigt · 02-02-2009, 03:10 PM

its a roor

RibsAndWhiskey · 02-02-2009, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigt

its a roor

sry just caught that but thought it would be stupid to edit my post

bigt · 02-02-2009, 03:17 PM

np they are nice pieces.. i myself have a nice pyrex glass made from a local blower...

***fustercluck*** · 02-02-2009, 03:25 PM

I like how we use fallen standards to justify further declines in standards. Hey, if the pres did it, it must be OK. How edifying.

02-02-2009, 06:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Beach Runner Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 18	I don't think it will be a long lasting scandle-too much else going on right now. There have been many olympic champs that end up on a year long bender after they win big due to the pressure- some of them didn't come out too well and I hope that doesn't happen to Phelps- someone call his Mama to come whip his gold medal butt! __________________ Matt 06 4Runner SR5 V6 4WD-named Henry by my daughter. (bone stock for now..but I want it to look like that one <-----)

02-02-2009, 06:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Atomic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Crystal Lake IL (Home) or Oxford OH (MU Ohio) Posts: 317	Here is the article with a picture of him smoking it, I didn't see a picture on the OP's article http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news...abis-pipe.html __________________ Tess- 1998 4Runner 4WD SR5: 154k, Evergreen Pearl Metallic, ARB Tacoma Bull Bar, Hella 500's, Deckplate, ISR, WabFab discos, 5.25'' Infinity Reference rears, Baja amp powering a 10'' Infinity Reference sub, Sylvania Silverstars, JB L.E.D. Taillights 1996 4Runner 2WD SR5: stock, dented, almost dead, 207k- Brother's

02-02-2009, 06:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,173	I don't consider this to be a bender as a result from pressure;I'm sure he's done it before and it was a simply a momentary lapse of judgement at a party. Look at all the celebs (and ones that aren't music stars) that openly admit they toke it up on occasion and still have succesful careers going on. Some even appear on the cover of High Times and no scandals have come forth. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

02-02-2009, 06:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
mjwalfredo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Blythewood, SC Posts: 621	My brother played soccer at South Carolina and has hung out with Phelps a couple of times. Apparently he is just like most college kids except for the fact that he has millions of dollars to spend on partying. From what I have heard, this isn't an isolated incident. He also likes to bet large sums of money on beer pong from what I have heard... __________________ -Marcus 1997 4Runner Limited 4x4, E-Locker, Bilstein HDs, Air Springs, Deckplate Mod, 265/75/16R Bridgestone Deuler A/T Revo

02-02-2009, 10:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
scuba Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WHEELIN BIG BEAR Posts: 6,968	So what, Ish happens, Im sure he'll be full fledged at the 2012 games... __________________ Screw you guys I'm goin to TTORA Mods, please be mature and leave my sig alone, thanks. No, I will not be your friend.

02-02-2009, 10:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
BT17R Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Da Gorge, Oregon Posts: 5,673	With friends like that... Stupid? No doubt. Illegal? Obviously. Immoral? He's supposed to represent the USA, so yes. Expensive? You bet. I think he's more popular in Asia than here, and their tolerance of bad behavior is far less than ours. I read he's already lost over $4M in endorsements. It'll now be up to the Olympic Committee. One article I read claimed a mandatory 4-year suspension. If so, he's toast. __________________ '07 FJ Cruiser TRD SE 6M/T

02-02-2009, 11:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
Toyvana Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Godfrey, Illinois Posts: 928	Ohh man, Michael Phelps is going to hell now. What a bad person!! Give me a break.

02-02-2009, 11:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
darksoldier313 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: quincy illinoise Posts: 164	for crying out loud it just shows hes more american i mean if he was smoking crack that would b one thing but come on...

02-02-2009, 11:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
BT17R Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Da Gorge, Oregon Posts: 5,673	I only posted the facts as I understand them. To me it's a non-issue, but Phelps is now a worldwide commodity and in serious trouble. Remember what happened to the Dell dude? __________________ '07 FJ Cruiser TRD SE 6M/T

02-02-2009, 11:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
Al's Chop Shop Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 609	who's surprised? not the best judgment call, but who really is caught off guard here? he's already been slapped on the wrist, let him go. if he still 'hits' his way out of his career, that's his choice, and his problem. Al __________________ 81 Toyota pickup 22r, 5spd, 4x4, longbed on 33's... custom suspension in the works. 79 Cherokee Chief Widetrack "Kronk" TBI350, SM465, NP205, Hydraulic clutch, Hydroboost, Custom aluminum radiator, Flowtech headers, SOA D44HD w/ Hi-steer, D60, 36" TSL/SX's, LED tail conversion... 91 Chevy K1500 - The Hauler TBI350, built 700r4, NP241, awaiting 4" lift... 90 XJ - 5.5" lift, 33's, bushwhacker cutouts, sliders, bumpers, winch... 08 Mazda CX9 - Zoom-Zoom!

02-02-2009, 12:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,173	Marijuana is viewed differently from performance-enhancing drugs, according to David Howman, executive director of the World Anti-Doping Agency. An athlete is subject to WADA sanctions only for a positive test that occurs during competition periods. "We don't have any jurisdiction," Howman said. "It's not banned out of competition. It's only if you test positive in competition." Now with the Olympic committe dealings is that he hasn't tested postive for any drugs and since the committee probably can't rule upon just a photo or even an admission so unless he tests positive he'll slip around the 4 year suspension but could be placed under probation which seems to be more likely. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

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Toyvana Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Godfrey, Illinois Posts: 928	Update: Phelps has picked up at least one new sponsor from the all the publicity that has been generated from the bong photo...

02-02-2009, 01:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
leebee Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: marlbank, canada Posts: 2,450	a canadian snow boarder tested positive for canibis after winning his gold medal. never lost the medal as far as i know. not sure if it is considered a performance enhancing substance or not. another canadian rower ran into difficulties with a common cold remedy. some of this seems to be overreaction to the well orchestrated doping scandal of the eastern block countries from years back. how many kids/young adults in his age bracket would test negative for the same thing?! not a big deal in my mind, happened outside of the olympic games and should have no bearing on his eligibility for the next games. just more sensational reporting from 'the news of the world' gossip rag. if no one purchased these sad excuses for journalistic reporting, these hacks and papparazzi would have to find legitimate jobs. go figure. lee __________________ 93 sr5 v6 auto, 4x4 Photos http://s866.photobucket.com/albums/a...albumview=grid there are quite some attractive ladies on here with Toys. (compliments of ironmike) ifsc 3(.0) http://tlca.org www.of4wd.com www.sontt.com

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bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 3,200	he hasa nice roor bong in the pic.. news update he was alos kicked out of a nightclub for burning a joint in the vip in floridia this weekend i think.... just heard it on bubba the love sponge __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X turbo diesel right hand drive toyota imported in 2005 from japan, 130,000 km 31 bfg a/t auto current build 1987 LWB suzuki samurai. turning 2 into one.. yota axles welded front to back, yota springs , ifs steering box,, this bad boy will not only eat jeeps but toyotas aswell \m/

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hross14 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,169	I dont think it is a big deal--what if he was from Amsterdam? Think about this--he has ADD--so what better medicine than the tried and true?? I would prefer my kids to go that direction instead of Drug company meds... sometimes i think there are too many people worried about other peoples business. Not to mention it might actually help the competition catch up--If they ban him--i will will protest. Not a pot smoker but there are better things to spend enforcement monies on..... __________________ Yes, I said "country." America really is a nation, but you couldn't convince those who lead the Democratic and Republican Parties of that. Both parties now see America as nothing more than an economy, a marketplace, and not a sovereign nation. They don't see you and me as citizens of this great nation; they see us as units of labor, consumers and taxpayers. Yes, I am here to collect my 238$ worth of stock from AIG. "What do you mean a free market economy doesnt apply to the rich?"

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904_runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 3,782	Okay im kinda ticked. (i wrote a long reply to this and i obviously didn't hit post) But; I for one don't really care about it. I don't smoke and never have, but i know tons of people do. Afaik, he wasn't tested positive during the Olympics so im not sure if they can take away his medals like some people i know are suggesting. At least he man'd up and admitted it and apologized about it. Its an age appropriate thing, it may be true that he is only sorry cause he got caught, but him getting himself in a photo, he will have to own up to the consequences of that. Whatever they may be. __________________ Mike 1990 4runner: 3.4 swapped, 5-speed, sas'd, Rear leaf swap, Locked, 5.29's, 39.5" iroks on Beadlocks, Armor'd Longfields, Duals coming soon: My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/904_run...thread-158746/ http://www.treadlightly.org/ http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ery/index.html

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bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 3,200	its a roor __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X turbo diesel right hand drive toyota imported in 2005 from japan, 130,000 km 31 bfg a/t auto current build 1987 LWB suzuki samurai. turning 2 into one.. yota axles welded front to back, yota springs , ifs steering box,, this bad boy will not only eat jeeps but toyotas aswell \m/

02-02-2009, 03:17 PM	#24 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 3,200	np they are nice pieces.. i myself have a nice pyrex glass made from a local blower... __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X turbo diesel right hand drive toyota imported in 2005 from japan, 130,000 km 31 bfg a/t auto current build 1987 LWB suzuki samurai. turning 2 into one.. yota axles welded front to back, yota springs , ifs steering box,, this bad boy will not only eat jeeps but toyotas aswell \m/

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*fustercluck* Sponsoring Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: right here. Posts: 7,061	I like how we use fallen standards to justify further declines in standards. Hey, if the pres did it, it must be OK. How edifying. __________________ War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself. John Stuart Mill English economist & philosopher (1806 - 1873)

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