Posted by
Logical Party on Sunday, December 20, 2009 12:00:00 AM
Great Golfer, Low Life Jerk
Earl Woods made a very wise decision in our capitalist society which rewards supplying demand, and by virtue that which is “popular,” to encourage his son to become a professional golfer. Tiger Woods will not be solving any mathematical equation, creating a product for the betterment of mankind, finding a cure to a terminal disease, or assisting in world peace; he will be hitting a golf ball really far.
People looked at such a dedication to the puritan ethic of hard work to obtain a goal, we assumed high moral characteristics and integrity came attached to the extraordinary effort. No one saw the development of a narcissistic personality that felt his “golf prowess” made him deserving of everything he wanted in his life, unlike mere mortals who raise a family at a sacrifice, work two jobs or risk their life in civil service or the military. None of us knew of a person who felt he can do and get away with whatever he wanted because “he is who he is.” Like our addiction to “celebrity” we came attracted to superficial images than substantive truths.
Earl Woods’ intention was for Tiger to succeed so he would not have to struggle in this life, get things the father probably didn’t have. Woods Sr. did not put into his equation the development of a displaced ego that felt deserving of doing and getting anything he wanted regardless of price, or who he was stepping on or injuring. This emerging personality disorder was hidden to the public that judged on surface appearance.
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction and thus the cat is now out of the bag. Tiger is now getting what he does deserve; a golf club to the head, and revelation of his true image. He hits a golf ball accurately and far, so he feels he is better than the rest.
Consequently, like birds that flock together Tiger has managed to attract people who share the same values: money and fame at any cost, similar values as the White House gate crashers. We are now saturated with the numerous women who have no qualms claiming they slept with a married man, doing interviews to parade around their morals that have taken a back seat to “celebrity.” Like kinds attract one another.
We can now do an effective appraisal of the man whose character was in the closet and whose ego out of balance with reality. Tiger, who in ordinary life would be confused with a fast food bike messenger, is now enjoying the fruits of his “negative” labor. Here again he has been granted his wish and is getting what he deserves.
As long as we continue to focus our attention and praise on false values, we will continue to be let down and deservedly so. Perhaps it’s time Mother Teresa grace the cover of a Wheaties box.
David DiBello