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Phelps Apologizes For Bong Pic
Filed under: Drugs > Zportz > Busted! > Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps issued a carefully worded statement in response to the picture that was published this weekend of the Golden Boy smoking what is alleged to be pot from a bong:
"I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment. I'm 23 years old and despite the successes I've had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and inappropriate way, not in a manner people have come to expect from me. For this, I am sorry. I promise my fans and the public it will not happen again."
Wonder what the future will hold!
Will he get dropped from his big $$$ endorsement deals?
Will the Olympics people bar him from competing in 2012?
[Image via News Of The World.]
Posted: February 1, 2009 at 2:43 pm
there aren't any heros in this world.
oh well
It's pitiful that he thinks he has to apologize. He smoked some weed. Big fucking deal. If pics of me surfaced on the web during my party days……damn…..hahahaha….WHO CARES!!!!!
ooh wow.
first!
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ban him!
Give the kids a break!! He needs to have a little fun! Jeez he worked damn hard to get those medals - he deserves to break out and smoke a little. LOL. OK but maybe the smokingis a bad idea!!! Those lungs!!!!!!!!!! He probly got so damn high!! LMAO
The kid made a mistake big deal next!
That's not an apology — it was riddled with excuses. Like the Akon I'm Sorry" song. What a douche.
Shouldn't he be apologizing for his stank face as opposed to apologizing for a little bong hit. at least that what i think?
The person who turned in the photo instead of deleting it should be fucking hit then tarred and feathered.
Geezee!!! it's only weed, a plant that promotes peace!! let the guy enjoy himself.
Now they've totally messed up his endorsements - the companies probably don't even really care he smoked weed, but for the public's sake they'll have to drop him - we have all been BRAIN WASHED into believing that marijuana is bad. It's one of humanity's biggest mistakes and wastes of money.
press are gonna have a fuckinfield day with this if they let him in for 2012 olympics dumb butt
gEEZ, BIG f'IN DEAL! Nothing wrong with a little weed man.
Im the one who took the picture thats my bong….
With his fish lungs, I'm pretty sure he can Chong it up like no one else!
Good for him!!!
He's got nothing to be sorry about. This is just stupid.
It's sad that with all the problems going on it the world and certain "news" mags decide to pounce on a pic of someone smoking some weed. Not only is it none of our business but it takes away from real news!
So he took a couple of puffs. Who cares. I bet he doesn't even mean his apology.
Re: _Alice_ –
I fukin agree…
PLEASE DON'T FUKIN APOLOGIZE SHITFUKSHIT
I WAS
just getting turned on by you
and then you fukin pull this
Alice, no wonder the fuker
can eat like a 1,000 lb. woman..
shitfukshit
((dingdong= smOOch ball grab ) hehehheheheheh
fukshitfuk
Big wow… He looks like he can deep throat that thing. I still have a crush on him.
I think it's so lame when people play the "im young" card.
he should know better i hope he loses an endorsement or two
Wow, I hope that was some good Mary Jane for the money it is going to cost him. The world and the media forgave MP once for his DUI in Michigan but this…. Everyone was waiting for an excuse to see him "fail" and boy, I guess they'll have one now. Booze, Bimbos and Bongs baby!
The thing is..you could tell right away that he was dazzled by the attention and the parties and all that goes with it.
haha he's stupid
Re: ChachaO – AH HA!
Athletes competing in Olympics are not allowed to use drugs of any kind. Michael Phelps knew it. I guess he thought he was above the law. How stupid. How irresponsible.
Of course he won't get dropped from his endorsements. He should because the people who look up to him are kids, but we live in a very tolerant and forgiving society.
Re: thecoolestbitch – HAHAHA. agreed :]
he's only 23, he's still in school. come on, just because he's an olympian doesn't mean he won't act like a normal college student. it's unfair that he's going to lose money over a small indiscretion such as this.
Who cares?!?!? Big deal, he did something that almost every college kid in America does on a weekly basis!! Get over it people. He shouldn't have to apologize.
To everyone who is saying big deal…it IS a big deal because he shouldn't be able to compete in the 2012 Olympics now. He's supposed to get banned for 4 years for doing drugs. He might've just blown his future. Not that he needs more money but swimming seemed to be his life and now….
Can the Olympics people ban him without proving he's actually smoking weed?
What he did was stupid. And what kind of people are around him that would take a picture like this and sell it? Grow up Michael and find some new friends.
Re: SheriMoonFireFly – shitfukshit Sherri, I agree. shitfukshit!
who HASNT smoked weed before? are you kidding me? he is HUMAN BEING just like everyone else. Everyone fucks up once in awhile
why does he think he needs to apologize? shit, hes in the fucking olympics, he needs to loosen up every once and a while. i can pretty much guarantee mr phelps doesnt smoke ENOUGH weed.
he'll be fine.. he wont be barred from the olympics because thanks to him the tv ratings went through the roof… so do the math
I hope he will be able to compete in 2012 and doesn't lose any endorsement deals.
seriously?
its weed…i dont know anyone who hasnt at least tried it
LeGALiZE iT! we wont have this issue if we do it haha
one.
Way to f**k up your reputation and your chances at the next Olympics, Mr. Phelps. You were an American hero, and now you will probably not even be able to represent your country in the next olympics because of ONE stupid mistake.
Lesson to everyone out there - one mistake CAN cost you, big time. Make good choices, not stupid ones. You will NEVER find a picture of Tiger Woods doing something this stupid. He values his reputation and he loves his game. And he isn't going to make stupid, illegal choices that are going to cost him MILLIONS.
Way to be a role model to young kids Micheal Phelps. You could have been to swimming what Tiger is to golf. Now you are just another dummy that thought he could get away with doing drugs. You got caught. Deal with the fallout.
HE PROBABLY SPENDS 2 YEARS PRIOR TO EACH OLYMPICS EATING NOTHING BUT SPINACH PUREE, TOFU AND PURIFIED WATER WITH HIS VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS … EVERY … FREAKIN … DAY!!!!
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LET THE GUY HAVE A BEER AND A BONG HIT FOR CRYIN OUT LOUD.
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HE EARNED IT.
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I'LL STILL BUY WHEATIES FROM HIM.
HAHA! it actually was him then. wat an idiotic pot head
Perez - just think of it this way - in California Prop 8 is a big deal - well what if in San Fransisco people we're planning to punish people in a similar way and not allow them to smoke medical marijuana?
I know we're talking about private businesses choices in comparison to government but still they are both human rights that are promoting or related to peaceful living - I think you're site is all about fun but you've not gotten to a point where you have a responsibility. You're getting youth to discuss issues, albeit not very profoundly but there is still a dialogue - approach this story with a little more thought unlike NOTW -
put up an organization promoting medical marijuana and how to donate. most of the world thinks homosexuality is just as dangerous and immoral and smoking this plant that grows naturally and is simply dried out and eaten or smoked.
Thats pretty much as natural as it gets, or at least not anymore unnatural as people of the same sex having intercourse or oral sex.
Use your brain Perez. Please. You have a responsibility now that you're read so frequently. Don't approach stories that are giving a real face to an issue and simply address the most superficial, gossip and sensational aspect of it and not get into the deeper social issues that can impact society.
oh damn, it's not like he's smoking crack! and as long as he's clean when he starts his training for 2012 it shouldn't be a big deal
THERE IS AN IMPORTANT LESSON HERE!!!
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A VERY IMPORTANT LESSON!!
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LOSERS WHO HAVE NEVER ACCOMPLISHED ANYTHING IN THEIR LIVES CAN'T WAIT FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO RUIN SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE WITH A CAMERA PHONE PICTURE!!
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SOME LAZY D**CHEBAG WITH A CAMERA JUST COST HIM MILLIONS OF DOLLARS AND RUINED OVER A DECADE OF HIS HARD WORK!
Why do famous people think they can go party among the non-famous and not get narced out??? Dumbasses.
I hope they don't take his medals away…he did work hard during the Olympics sooooooooo with that said…give dude a break!!!
OLYMPIC ATHLETES ARE ALLOWED TO DRINK ALCOHOL, SO WHATUP?!?!
AHAHAHA;
big fucking deal.
HA HA HA HA HA! Never liked him, particularly after he got his under age DUI in Maryland that appears to have been forgotten by so many…
Re: SheriMoonFireFly – three hours and countingshitgofuckinsteelersandkill the kardinal.Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
i think the person who sent this picture in should be the one to blame and we should egg their house hahaha
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Another dopehead loser!!!!
more power to him. hes still young and hasnt gotten to really enjoy it bc hes been winning medals and breaking records. give him a break.
what an ass for whoever turned this into the tabloids.
shits weak.
Re: AriesBeauty –
dude! totally didn't know that! wtf
what a dumbass
It's all just drama, leave the man alone. I'm sure all the magazines that have aired this pic with a negative comment has a stoner editor!
wow.
what an idiot!
extremely poor judgement here….
we know many people participate in that kinda activity…
however, a '2008 8 time olympic gold medalist' should not…
or at least should be waaay more careful!
m.
give him a break!!!! and at the same time will somebody close to him give him a a bit spanking advice….
Does anyone really give a shit! He is just having fun. Everyone does it in his own way. Besides pot should be legal, no one should care if you want to get stoned or not. Just dont toke and drive. Besides we could tax it. I am sure that is not his first time and wont be his last time. Have fun getting high. I am sure he will be swimming in 4 years if he feels up to it.
What he really promise is that he won't let anyone take a photo with him using a bong again. Of course he will continue to use it.
Re: _Alice_ – What about that movie star and his girlfriend awhile back that were smoking out of a bong on their front steps.I forgot his name but he's the guy that wrecked his jeep and broke his hand.Nobody said anything about that incident!!!
Now we all know why he can hold his breath underwater for so long.
I hope he loses his fortune..dumbass!..serves you right when you are a national olympic hero to some to be smoking dope for the world to see.
give me a break… so he got high. big effen deal.
It's pot, who gives a fuck, people need to lighten up.
Doing drugs is stupid. Anyone who has the "job" he has and is being paid MILLIONS of dollars through endorsement deals should think carefully about their actions. If he wants to drug it up on weekends, get a different career where you're not in the public eye. I can guarantee you if someone offered me millions of dollars I could live without any drug!
Hahaha, what a douche.
This, after the DUI he got a few years ago? What a tool. He's beyond over-hyped.
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where are the pics of him sucking a long fat, uncut black cock???
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OH SHIT!! OMG!!
Too funny. It's just freaking pot, people. Come on…..
This is what happens when society puts someone on a pedestal….though, I don't disagree with his "statement" that he is in fact a 23 year old with all the faults that come with that, but @ the same time….when you sign on the dotted line to carry yourself in a certain manner….you have to live up to the contract.
I always get irritated when people fail to accept responsibility or in this case, accept responsibility but sorta say….."I'm sorry I got caught" vs. "I'm sorry I did it".
oy…come on phelps…after the 2004 games you get a DUI now this…
Re: the last star – I think your talking about Shia Leboeuf? Lots of celebs smoke weed or worse. Hollywood is fulll of addicts. Phelps taking a few hits off a bong, to me, is no big deal. This world is full of hypocrites!
Doesn't everyone know that swimmers are big pot heads? Always have been and always will be.
Re: this to reply – LOL
Re: the last star – Hey, how was your trip? Do you like it there?
He's young, dumb and full of….well you know, anyway, he's young, give him a break, and we all know you'll do it again Phelps. we're not idiots. Takin' hits from the bong… isn't that how the song goes?
Just sayin, that doesn't look a thing like Michael Phelps! Is it me, or is this whole thing probably just a hoax? Like the comment wasn't on an official blog or anything, that doesn't look like him and this is all from a tabloid!
THIS IS REAL LIFE FOLKS!
PPL SMOKE A LITTLE WEED FROM TIME TO TIME…PPL ALSO DRINK ALCOHOL AND EAT JALAPENO CHEESE BURGERS WITH CHILI CHEESE FRIES AND AN EXTRA LARGE CHOCO MILK SHAKE!….HE NEEDS TO APOLOGIZE FOR BEING A DUMBASS AND LETTING THE PHOTOS GET LEAKED WHAT KINDA FRIENDS ARE THOSE? IM SURE HES DONE MUCH WORSE HES "AMERICAN" GET SOME NEW FRIENDS MICKEY ONES THAT WONT RAT YOUR ASS OUT!!!! GOOD LUCK!
he ought to have denied this photo was of him, who can tell this is a pic of micheal phelps?
he looks like "the pivert" in this pic.
Who the fuck cares? It's not like he was snorting cocain or smoking meth! It's JUST POT!
Legalize Regulate Educate Medicate!
ahh. he lost points for apologizing, but hey, there's all that money to get.
Re: _Alice_ – I agree and just because he's an athlete he's exspected to be a role model.Well I think after 15 years of training and 8 gold medals,he can live his life the way he chooses.He's still the same person!!
who cares!! its non of our business if he want to smoke a lil ganja!! you go boy!! spark it for america ( ( ( LET IT BURN ) ) )
Re: hard_candy – #36. There is a lot of money at stake here…he genuinely has a talent and is endorsed by major companies. Unlike Vadge, the most famous whore who has very little talent.
Wow…WHO CARES?? Big effin deal. I think he's earned the right to relax and have fun…LIVE a little! A big eff you to the d-bag who took the pic and sold it. No wonder MP was paranoid…
Re: BBBoricua… – Love it nice and hot.Already I dont want to leave.But it's back to work Monday at the Country Club.But I dont go in until 2:00 then off at 10:00.I left a messsage on Courtney Love.Ready for the big game tonight.But its dead down here at lease on the beaches.
Weed only has a "bad" stigma attached to it due to the f*cktards in our govt all those years ago. This shouldnt even be news. I'm going to go get high now. I've been inspired.
Athletes competing in Olympics are not allowed to use drugs of any kind. Michael Phelps knew it. I guess he thought he was above the law.
HA HA HA! he's a douche muffin
Re: the last star – watz neu wit u?
Oh gawd! How stupid do they think we are? His sponsors made him say that, and he's not sorry he did it, he's sorry that we -and his sponsors-found out about it.
What's he gonna do? Say "yeah, I did it. so what?" It's all scripted. Duh!
This guy is gonna get banned from the Olympics for smoking a little weed but yet we elect a President that admitted to doing marijuana AND cocaine.
Does anyone see the irony in that?
Ahh. This shows me that he acts like a normal person his age. Training for a gazillion hours a day must be stressful.
no need to say your sorry man, 'cept you forgot to pass it dude!!!
The Olympic committee should let this one slide, it's not like weed is a performance enhancer or gave him a competitive edge. Or did it? *wink wink*
The world needs to grow the fuck up about cannabis, it's a plant that has less of an impact on someone's functionality than alchohol, if used recreationally or on an occasional basis. Legalize and move on to more pressing issues like job creation or energy solutions.
Oh Mario, what a cocksucking douchebag you are!
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Just because it's your Golden Boy getting in trouble, you're going to FINALLY START USING THE WORD "ALLEGED" in your coverage of a story.
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You're a DICK. There is photographic evidence here AND a confession, unlike the treatment you have given so many others. What ELSE do you smoke from a BONG???!
Who cares? And can you blame him? He's only 23. He's been pent up all his life training. Now he has time to relax and do what most adolescence do, granted in high school and smoke some weed………….WHATEVER! Bring out the porn gossip or his slut bag girlfriends he keeps around! YEAH!