Last week, Tiger Woods made his return to golf in the Masters Tournament after taking a break to attend rehab for his “sexual addiction.” Just days before Woods’ big debut in the tournament, in which he received fourth place, Nike released a new commercial featuring Tiger and the voice of his deceased father, Earl Woods.
Upon first viewing of this ad, it seems pretty genuine and affective. But after I thought about it for a while I felt the opposite. Tiger Woods doesn’t even talk in the commercial and excuse me for my insensitivity but it seems like he is just playing the dead-dad card just so people will be sympathetic and forgiving. Sorry Tiger, but just because your dad passed away a few years ago and just because you have cute puppy eyes in the commercial, that doesn’t justify your at least nine affairs. Plus, there are rumors all over the internet that Earl Woods was involved in affairs of his own while Tiger was in high school.
At the Masters Tournament, fans seemed excited for Tiger’s return to the sport.
However, I still have hostile feelings toward him for his inapproriate and manipulative behavior. Tiger Woods is obviously a great golfer, but talent isn’t everything in sports. Image is also very important. And when an athlete pretends to be the perfect family man – with a great relationship with his father, his wife, and his two children – people support him for that. When I found out that this was all a mask for this famous athlete, I felt manipulated and cheated. Maybe I’m overreacting and being too sensitive, but sorry Tiger, I just will never feel the same way about you.
Hay Tay…
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