06 Feb 2009
Phelps suspended, loses sponsor after bong photo

Well, I didn't know this (shows what kind of sports fan I am) but according to the article this is not the first time the swimmer has brushed with "controversy". Phelps was arrested and convicted in 2004 for DUI. He served 18 months probation, and issued an apology to his fans. This cost him no sponsorships, nor any ban from his sport.

So the only thing I can conclude is that Kellogg considers being photographed with a pot pipe to be a more serious offense than driving around intoxicated. As does USA Swimming.

Is it really necessary for me to point out the absurdity here?

Olympic record-setter Michael Phelps was suspended from competitive swimming for three months on Thursday -- just hours after one of his sponsors announced it would not renew his contract after a photo surfaced of him smoking from a bong. Phelps admitted "regrettable behavior" after a British newspaper published the photograph.

(link) [CNN.com]

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