So apparently winners do use drugs.

[implodingMan]

Michael Phelps is in trouble, as a photo has surfaced apparently depicting him taking a bong hit.

Spoiler: the shocking image

He has since admitted that it is in fact him in the photo and quickly took the steps to save his public image, saying "I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment. I'm 23 years old and despite the successes I've had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and inappropriate way, not in a manner people have come to expect from me. For this, I am sorry. I promise my fans and the public it will not happen again."

He's probably going to lose some sponsors and his image is tarnished, but I'm sure he'll come out of this alright.

So, could this be used to help the marijuana legalization initiative? If the greatest athlete in history uses it, then it can't be that bad.

 

[kdragon1010]

I thought he was awesome before this but now...he RULES!

 

[Erana]

Well, thank God it wasn't steroids...
I mean, if he had been stoned while he was in the Olympics, then he must truely be the greatest athlete of all time.

 

[Programmed_For_Damage]

I think it's time to realise Eddie Izzard's vision; the Stoned Olympics

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=M5X-9brvoq0

 

[new_age_reject]

The press live off stories like this.
Taking a hit from a bong is hardly gonna make him perform better in the pool.

 

[PurpleRain]

I love how it's News Of The World when no one other than America cares.

 

[fix-the-spade]

So, could this be used to help the marijuana legalization initiative? If the greatest athlete in history uses it, then it can't be that bad.

No it just outs Phelps as a druggy.
Lucky for him they don't take your titles away for that one (I'll bet they try though). But if he's used that one who's to say he hasn't used others?

Greatest athlete ever? Lance Armstong.

 

[The_root_of_all_evil]

So Marijuana might have helped him...what? Drown?

Damn, can't be bothered to swim anymore...I need a Mars bad.

 

[SomeBritishDude]

So Marijuana might have helped him...what? Drown?

Damn, can't be bothered to swim anymore...I need a Mars bad.

Really? For me I always crave a twix.

Umm...I mean...never mind

 

[theultimateend]

Well I know one thing. The dude at the party who took this shot is no longer the friend of the Phelps .

 

[kdragon1010]

For me it was always those Hershey Kisses with soft cherry filling in the middle.

 

[Evilbunny]

So Marijuana might have helped him...what? Drown?

Damn, can't be bothered to swim anymore...I need a Mars bad.

Really? For me I always crave a twix.

Umm...I mean...never mind

Two words: toaster strudels.

 

[theultimateend]

Matter fact in thinking it further.

He deserves another award for being a stoner that can win 8 gold medals (it was 8 right?) in the goddamn olympics.

Most the stoners I know can barely keep fit enough to not breath heavily after going up a flight of stairs.

 

[sequio]

LOL oh man, my friends and I were joking during the Olympics that Phelps looked like a stoner because of the slack jaw, but figured it was just the lisp. Then again, this is just one photo so he might not be a habitual user. Don't think this is something to be banned over.

 

[magnus gallant]

it's sad that he's made to feel like a terrible person, he hasn't hurt himself or anyone else, he just is doing what everyone else his age does (or acts superior too)

 

[SomeBritishDude]

For me it was always those Hershey Kisses with soft cherry filling in the middle.

Ohh nice. I just get a huge chocolate craving.

I mean, figuratively speaking ofcoarse...

 

[[Gavo]]

Good job, Micheal Phelps! Now all he needs to do is win 8 more gold medals while stoned.

Winners DO use drugs. Look at Robert Downey Jr. He took a bunch of drugs, and now look at him! Everyone loves him!

 

[Marv21]

Well this shows that our gods, national (of course), no matter how great they are, are still...people. When we finally accept that fact, our society will become alot less petty.