Why Should We Care About Tiger's Affairs

I thought - most of the world thought - Tiger Woods was one of the few major sports celebrities left in America who is actually a good role model as well. He's the best player in the world in one of the most gracious and classy sports. And he's a minority in a sport heavily dominated by Caucasians, which just adds to his appeal across all demographics. He walks across the course with a reasonable amount of antics, sporting the bright red Sunday outfit at tournaments, with a smile like a little kid. He has been known for establishing and contributing to several charitable and youth projects. What's not to like about this man?

For most of his career, Tiger has also been known as a great family man. He and his wife Elin, a former model, have appeared to have a healthy stable marriage for 5 years. The two have 2 little kids together. It was the way things are supposed to be. Man established career. Man meets woman. Man meets woman again later. They fall in love. They get married. Man continues with career but still maintains adequate time for wife. They have kids. Man takes some time off from career to care for kids. Man and woman continue to have loving relationship not in the public eye.

I understand that Tiger Woods is a mega-super-celebrity but is it really the public's business what he does at home or who he sleeps with? Why should we care? I don't think we should care. I don't think Tiger should be under any obligation to explain to the public his marital problems. It's better if the public and the media make an effort to not learn about his personal life. We'll be happier just viewing him as a great golfer who is fun to watch and who donates a lot of money to charity. This goes for all sports celebrities, not just Tiger.

But I suppose there is a burning desire in all of us to have some controversy and debate. People don't so much care to see an ideal role model but someone who has flaws, just like the rest of the world. In that way, it helps their self-esteem and ability to cope with their problems if people see the most famous people in the world coping with similar problems.

I'm a hopeless romantic when it comes to love and I guess that general idea carries over into other realms. I want to visualize the ideal situation. I want to see that it can happen. I know it won't work out quite right for me but it's nice to think that it might. I just want the high-profile people to be viewed for what they do well, and I'd like the media to not expose their faults so much, except if it directly pertains to their job.