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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
Morals only matter in certain venues. Why does it matter in professional sports or TV stars? Who cares? Will it change them from being able to perform on stage or screen? Play their chosen sport?
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I think this glosses over things too much.
The reason why it's a big deal is because many people think professional sports is a big deal. Yes, Tiger amounts mainly to a guy who can swing a golf club, but really, really well. People see more than that. People see overcoming odds, dedication, persistence, victory against all, blah, blah, blah, and they value these things. They see that as worthy for a role model. So when these folks show their weaknesses---their humanness---the public takes notice and obsesses over it.
People tend to forget that Tigers Woods eats, shits, and sleeps like the rest of us.