Michael Phelps likes to smoke...

JaKaacH · 01-31-2009, 09:02 PM

But not cigars...

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

dunng · 01-31-2009, 09:04 PM

Our source said: “You could tell Michael had smoked before. He grabbed the bong and a lighter and knew exactly what to do."

SeanGAR · 01-31-2009, 09:38 PM

He is more normal than I thought .... nice.

karmaz00 · 02-01-2009, 12:17 AM

must be some superman smoke...cause that guy can swim

acarr · 02-01-2009, 12:22 AM

How do you think he won all those medals?

s15driftking · 02-01-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by karmaz00

must be some superman smoke...cause that guy can swim

yeah, het me some of that shiz!

haha, maybe he won all his events because there was a bag of funions at the finish line?

02-01-2009, 12:57 AM

Maybe it was part of his conditioning regimen that there was a bag of Doritos waiting for him at the end of a set of laps.

02-01-2009, 01:06 AM

As long as he didn't inhale, he's still safe....

well, he could still be President...if he didn't inhale, that is.....

02-05-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tobii3

As long as he didn't inhale, he's still safe....

well, he could still be President...if he didn't inhale, that is.....

Nowadays he could be president if he inhaled cocaine, well, that is, if he was a ********.

theonlybear4CORT · 02-01-2009, 02:02 AM

Wow I always wonder why us normal (not famous) people are shocked when famous celibates are caught doing drugs.They are just like you and me and at age 23 and who can honestly say that they haven't tried/smoked pot at that age. Life is short so live it up and have a ball.

Thrak · 02-01-2009, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sonic_mike

Wow I always wonder why us normal (not famous) people are shocked when famous celibates are caught doing drugs.They are just like you and me and at age 23 and who can honestly say that they haven't tried/smoked pot at that age. Life is short so live it up and have a ball.

I'm 30 and have never tried/smoked pot.

Don Fernando · 02-01-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Thrak

I'm 30 and have never tried/smoked pot.

i'm 36 and i have never ...... oh wait, I have

AD720 · 02-01-2009, 08:37 AM

An embarrassing picture yes. (Most likley there are some pictures floating around out there that would prohibit me from running for public office

)

But it really proves nothing. There is no way anyone could know what was in the water pipe and even if they were illegal drugs unless the powers that be (Olympic Committee) drug test him immediately he will pass.

I really don't see any Olympic implications for him.

The Professor · 02-01-2009, 09:10 AM

Yup ... I don't think it proves a thing. A drug test would be needed and it ain't showing sh*t from a November bong hit. Plus, there's really no evidence there was anything in that "water pipe." They sell those with pouches of tobacco, right?

My favorite comment after the article:

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The man is set for life, FOR LIFE! He will always make money unless he decides to start cooking babies & stuffing them with dead kittens.

gettysburgfreak · 02-02-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic_mike

Wow I always wonder why us normal (not famous) people are shocked when famous celibates are caught doing drugs.They are just like you and me and at age 23 and who can honestly say that they haven't tried/smoked pot at that age. Life is short so live it up and have a ball.

I havent, and I am soon to be 23. Hes got a reputation to uphold. Stupid thing to do IMO. Why risk your rep and or lots of money worth of endorsements?

mosesbotbol · 02-03-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

I havent, and I am soon to be 23. Hes got a reputation to uphold. Stupid thing to do IMO. Why risk your rep and or lots of money worth of endorsements?

He does not swim for endorsements and never asked to be a role model. Just as some companies won't want to be associated with Phelps, there will be a whole bunch of companies that will want to. The persona that he has now created also has cache.

Phelps is an international icon, and there's plenty of World and Euro brands that aren't concerned about his private matters at all. Some sponsors are using his past time as reason to sever their relationships, while it is really that they want to cut costs and this is a good excuse to save.

He is a swimmer first, and he should not lose sight on that. I would be more concerned with his drunk driving as that is way more serious than smoking pot at a party.

loki · 02-02-2009, 08:26 AM

someone explain to me what makes athletes role models? he can hit a ball really far, he can swim really fast, he can jump high...so what. why is this role model material?

md4958 · 02-02-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by loki

someone explain to me what makes athletes role models? he can hit a ball really far, he can swim really fast, he can jump high...so what. why is this role model material?

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role model
–noun a person whose behavior, example, or success is or can be emulated by others, esp. by younger people.

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Origin:
1955–60
Dictionary.com Unabridged

Not saying that he should be, but he is a role model because kids look up to him for what he accomplished. The fact is that there have been more Presidents of the US, than people who have achieved what Phelps achieved. That doesnt excuse his behavior, in fact, that SHOULD cause him to live his life in a more responsible manner.

chippewastud79 · 02-02-2009, 08:39 AM

I have to disagree with all the people who say athletes can't be role models. Not necessarily for what they do on the field/court/ice/etc., but for how they conduct themselves off of it. Michael Phelps is likely only a role model to swimmers, he is an amazing swimmer, if I was a swimmer I would want to swim like him.

You can't really argue with the fact that Tim Tebow would be a great role model for most young people. He spends his off season going on mission trips to third world countries, he is a leader off the field, he uses his "fame" for the benefit of others. In fact, I hate the way he plays football, but I can appreciate what he does off the field for other people.

There are many examples of athletes being role models for the stuff that they do off the field than the stuff that they do on it. Charles Barkley was right, not a role-model, an athlete. I think athletes that try to make themselves role models are the ones who probably shouldn't be, but the ones who do things for other people out of the kindness of their hearts are the role models.

loki · 02-02-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

I have to disagree with all the people who say athletes can't be role models. Not necessarily for what they do on the field/court/ice/etc., but for how they conduct themselves off of it. Michael Phelps is likely only a role model to swimmers, he is an amazing swimmer, if I was a swimmer I would want to swim like him.

You can't really argue with the fact that Tim Tebow would be a great role model for most young people. He spends his off season going on mission trips to third world countries, he is a leader off the field, he uses his "fame" for the benefit of others. In fact, I hate the way he plays football, but I can appreciate what he does off the field for other people.

There are many examples of athletes being role models for the stuff that they do off the field than the stuff that they do on it. Charles Barkley was right, not a role-model, an athlete. I think athletes that try to make themselves role models are the ones who probably shouldn't be, but the ones who do things for other people out of the kindness of their hearts are the role models.

I agree that they can be role models, I've personally seen what guys like georges laraque, ward and others do for the less fortunite. But that's not because they're athletes. They're good people who happen to be good at a game. The two are not related

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theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: Michael Phelps likes to smoke... Wow I always wonder why us normal (not famous) people are shocked when famous celibates are caught doing drugs.They are just like you and me and at age 23 and who can honestly say that they haven't tried/smoked pot at that age. Life is short so live it up and have a ball.

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loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: Michael Phelps likes to smoke... someone explain to me what makes athletes role models? he can hit a ball really far, he can swim really fast, he can jump high...so what. why is this role model material?

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chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Michael Phelps likes to smoke... I have to disagree with all the people who say athletes can't be role models. Not necessarily for what they do on the field/court/ice/etc., but for how they conduct themselves off of it. Michael Phelps is likely only a role model to swimmers, he is an amazing swimmer, if I was a swimmer I would want to swim like him. You can't really argue with the fact that Tim Tebow would be a great role model for most young people. He spends his off season going on mission trips to third world countries, he is a leader off the field, he uses his "fame" for the benefit of others. In fact, I hate the way he plays football, but I can appreciate what he does off the field for other people. There are many examples of athletes being role models for the stuff that they do off the field than the stuff that they do on it. Charles Barkley was right, not a role-model, an athlete. I think athletes that try to make themselves role models are the ones who probably shouldn't be, but the ones who do things for other people out of the kindness of their hearts are the role models. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.