Earlier, I commented on the media's coverage of Phelps and some obvious gaps in his biography. It seems the (internet) media is doing some digging now. See Huffington Post's "Michael Phelps' Girlfriend: He Addresses Rumors, Beard Says "Ew" No."
This is such a curious headline. Is there is an intentional yet, hidden message here? It would be just like those crazy bloggers to word a standard, girlfriend-denial-story in such a mischievously, tough-in-cheek way.
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OF COURSE, Amanda Beard didn't hook up with Michael Phelps. Not because he's gay, but because he's got really bad teeth. What we expect from a woman who poses for Playboy and uses the term "hook up?"
Whatever. I think the real story of Michael Phelps is what you see is what you get. He's a great swimmer who relates to being in the water. Period. Not a lot else going on there. Haven't heard him say one compelling thing since winning his 8th medal.
To wit: Look at Pete Sampras. 15-year tennis career that included 14 grand slams. Married to psuedo celebrity/actress Bridget Wilson. Where is he now? Who cares? No one.
Conventions are around the corner. Media can only focus on one thing at a time.
p.s. I think this thread is dead.
My main point in posting this is to demonstrate that until the public gets a narrative of Phelps' life expect more of this (paging all Phelps' agents and sponsors. Hello, anybody there?). The public domain -- in this case blogosphere -- will fill up up gaps in lots of outlandish ways.
It's time for me to shut up and move on.
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