It Makes Me Sick...

By PHiCTiON, Section Journals
Posted on Wed Jun 25 2008 at 8:58 PM EST
More on: Crying, Whining, Athletes, Celebrities (all tags)

...when you see athletes complain about how they are treated unfairly in court, by the police, by the media, or even by family and friends.  You are a celebrity, different treatment, whether it be negative or positive, tends to come with the territory.  You didn't honestly think that you would be treated like everyone else even though your actions are documented on a daily basis by local and national media, did you?  Come on!

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Juxtaposition

By mw2828, Section MLB
Posted on Tue Jan 30 2007 at 12:12 AM EST
More on: Derek Jeter, athletes, Stop giving Lattimer steroids (all tags)

 Intellectuals often complain about the double standard athletes are granted in society. Professional players lose their distinction as citizens, American Royalty. However, many never stop to consider the treacherous position this circumstance drops our sports stars into. An individual can become easily entrapped in celebrity, and those who maintain their character in our cutthroat culture deserve to be commended for their courage, and conviction.  

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