Will The Michael Phelps Bong Controversy Hurt His Career?

Michael Phelps BUSTED With Pot and Apologized
Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps has acknowledged "regrettable" behavior and "bad judgment" after he was depicted in a photo using a bong.

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Published 2/2/09 by the Insider

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  • gesundheit5883@yahoo.com
    Anonymous 3/12/09 Reply
  • his been his self.and yes they were harsh on him...stil lik still
    Anonymous 2/6/09 Reply
  • You're kidding right? What the frig does race have to do with it. Sounds like you're the one with race issues...people of all races get caught and chastised for marijuana use...not just whites...you must be black.
    Anonymous 2/6/09 Reply
  • I think they should get off and stop talking about him get a real job
    kepole55 2/6/09 Reply
  • c'mon people, leave him alone!
    dxypkl 2/5/09 Reply
  • So what.. I mean it seems the media is not happy unless they're bringing the worst out of someone. Jessica Simpson for example so she put on some weight. How many over weight folks in your family or work with you. He hit the bong whoopie do.. now...
    Anonymous 2/5/09 Reply
  • i think that he should not do the bong anymore but he's still amazing at swimming
    vangirl 2/5/09 Reply
  • no way i still love him he's only human and everyone makes mistakes he's still a true hero and a great role model.I really wish people would mind their own business about celebs.
    Tinkerbell5 2/5/09 Reply
  • And all you high and mighty folks go out and booze it up. 70% of all murders are related to liquor, 30% of murders are related to drugs and 0% are related to bongs. Wake up. He is still the best.
    KarenM2 2/5/09 Reply
  • I think his mistake should be forgiven, but I'm not so sure that the companies he represents will agree. Hope he didn't mess that up too much.
    bigcmomma 2/5/09 Reply
  • ...the greatest Olympian of ALL TIME smokes pot - just one more reason to make a case for legalizing Marijuana.
    bickus 2/5/09 Reply
  • why do people judge someone because they make a mistake look hes a human being why should he always be perfect we don,t live in a perfect world he can still be a role model in the eyes of youths today teaching them that its ok to mess up but learn...
    SharonB5 2/5/09 Reply
  • To think, he was a hero in everyone's eyes. now he nothing but a phony in mine.
    AbsentName 2/5/09 Reply
  • Being someone who kids look up to, he should have been smart about being 'stupid'... meaning, at least have the frame of mind to do that stuff in private...
    cali_pina 2/5/09 Reply
  • He acknowledged his mistake - lets get on already!
    vvrocks 2/5/09 Reply
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