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- bicyclethief, on 11/30/2008, -1/+29Asian + Black = The dream team of bad tips
- badqat, on 11/30/2008, -2/+27Somehow, I think Tiger will be just fine. Even better, he doesn't have to pretend his favorite cars are Buicks!
- inactive, on 11/30/2008, -2/+22lol He always pulled up to the hotel I worked at in an Escalade. He's a notoriously bad tipper. He came out front once with a stack of money and fished out a $1 for the valet. We all laughed at that for a long time.
- Mizzark, on 11/30/2008, -2/+20Buicks are for old people.
- inactive, on 11/30/2008, -2/+18Tipping when you're a multi-millionaire = common courtesy.
- PhillyMJS, on 11/30/2008, -0/+12Amen. Every time I saw one of Tiger's ads I would laugh, because the only people I ever see driving Buicks are stereotypical oldsters.
IMHO Buicks are ugly and boring, and no matter how much cash you throw at young celebs to be in your ads, it's not gonna work if the product is uninspired (at least not when the product costs five figures). Even without counting all the dumbass rappers making people want Escalades over the years, I still think Cadillac did a better job of attracting younger buyers because their cars actually kinda have a cool look to them. They are trying hard to shake the "we make that big ol' boat your grandpa drove" reputation. Buick thinks they can keep making the same big ol' boats and attract a new generation of buyers just because of who's in the ads. Yeah, good luck with that. - clickwir, on 11/30/2008, -1/+12"how badly the American economy has deteriorated"
Actually, I think it shows how badly their company has deteriorated. Ford and GM have been doing bad for a while now, they are just using this "bad economy" as an excuse. They just plain suck. There's no sugar coating it. - footfwd, on 11/30/2008, -0/+6I got a $120.00 tip once form the sax player from Dave Matthews band, all he had was a plate of fries and a gin and tonic. Really nice guy he had just come from performing, i guess he just got paid.
- Barackalypse, on 11/30/2008, -1/+7Tough economic times indeed, I shudder to think how they'll survive on only their multi-million dollar salaries from their sports endeavors.
- ok4you, on 11/30/2008, -0/+5The only reason I'd buy anything is if some "sportsman" said to, or just stood there looking dumb.
- winmywii, on 11/30/2008, -0/+3They don't have money and have been making poor business decisions for years. Now with the current economic situation they see a way to get some free money to cover up the mistakes they made.
- wmoneil3, on 11/30/2008, -0/+2LeBron James and Microsoft ended their partnership too. So what? Athletes promoted cigarettes and alcohol in the old days, sometimes the ad focus shifts.
- cheesehound, on 11/30/2008, -1/+3o.O But what are companies going to do with our money if they aren't giving it to celebritieeeees?
- zwendkos, on 11/30/2008, -2/+4they're all still rich as *****
- malanic, on 11/30/2008, -0/+2Considering how much money he's made from GM, it would say a lot for Woods if he kept endorsing them. It's not as if it would take a huge effort on his part, but I suppose it's easier to just desert a sinking ship, in worship of the almighty dollar. It's not as if he actually cares about the products he "supports" (beyond how much he's paid to care anyway).
- CaviMike, on 11/30/2008, -0/+2Don't forget Chrysler.
- Barackalypse, on 11/30/2008, -0/+2On Digg you're only expected to read the description? Those that read the actual article may have noticed this:
"If his agreement with one of the world’s most active sports sponsors broke apart, some experts to wonder if any endorsement or sponsorship deal is really ironclad in these tough times." Hence my comment, athletes might be forced to live on only their multi-million dollar sports earnings, and not sponsorship from companies facing tought economic times. - inactive, on 11/30/2008, -0/+2Well... old people do like golf.
- clickwir, on 11/30/2008, -1/+2I agree, I think it would be good for everyone if GM and Ford closed shops.
"but what about all those people out of jobs"
Someone will make new companies, there's far too many people and infrastructure to just let it waste. It will be sold off, just before the company tanks and the money will be given to the greedy ***** "at the top". - inactive, on 12/01/2008, -0/+1Ya even the Jewish doctors and Canadians will throw ya atleast a $2 tip for pulling their car up.
Here is my list from memory of celeb tips we had a lot more but these were people I personally interacted with. I worked at the Vinoy downtown St. Petersburg so I got to pull cars for pretty much all the Yankee/ Red Sox players that didn't wanna take the team bus to the Trop.
Yankees/Redsox players: Average $15-$20 (They got a per diem of like $100 and free meals)
Harrison Ford: $10
Tom Arnold/Charlie Sheen: $20
Tiger Woods: $1
Tony Dungee: $10 (we lost his keys and found them after like 20 min, the man was a total gentleman about it and still threw a fat tip) - jikmo, on 11/30/2008, -1/+2You obviously haven't been following the new about the American Auto Industry because if you did, you'd know that "rich as *****" is the last phrase that anyone should use to describe them.
- winmywii, on 11/30/2008, -0/+1Even with the company's about to go under the big shots are still rich and will be if the company tanks.
- ToddsSpleen, on 11/30/2008, -0/+1Why not forget them? They'll be gone soon enough just like AMC. I wonder who'll buy Jeep?
- p51d007, on 11/30/2008, -2/+3Wouldn't surprise me a bit. If you see a celeb in the spotlight all the time, usually they are snobs. The celebs you never hear about, are usually the "normal" ones.
Take someone like the late Steve McQueen....kept to himself, didn't go for the hollywood parties, like to hang out with normal people and drink beer. Or someone like Jodie Foster...although I don't approve of her lifestyle, it's her business. She does her job, goes home, cares for her family, not in the spotlight all the time, avoids the party circuit. The only time you hear out of her is when she is doing a project, then she disappears. A lot of (so called) actors could take a page from just those two examples. Treat people how you want to be treated, and stop thinking like the world revolves around you. When you leave this earth, you will be remembered how you treat people, not how people treated you. - inactive, on 11/30/2008, -1/+2Read the description. The economy is bad for GM, not Tiger Woods. "a mutual decision between a megawatt celebrity who doesn’t need the work and a teetering corporation that needs every penny"
Celebrities are probably one of the few groups that actually do better during bad economies - they provide escapes. - bluesman3535, on 11/30/2008, -0/+1In looking for a car it's a terrible dilemma to have to choose between a good mechanic's advice, Consumer Reports or a TV ad with Tiger Woods supposed opinion. Tough one.....
- samimnot, on 11/30/2008, -0/+1As I was reading through this article, it made me realize:
These athletes are making Tons of $$$$ and I've never (even ONCE) considered buying a product because of their commercials (most of them have given me a good laugh though :-) because they are typically ridiculous). "Maybe" this has less to do with the economy, and more to do with GM (along with many other companies) finally coming to their senses... - Vonzell, on 11/30/2008, -0/+1Hmm, how much did that deal actually cost them. Perhaps if the "management" took a 10% pay cut they would have some money. Way back before we were all born you could actually work up from the mail room to become CEO. Good luck trying to do that today, with all these MBA's who know nothing about what they are "managing." All those CEO's, and middle managment are just looking for reasons why they get to keep their jobs. Gas is going up by the day, what do the people want, how about a Hemi
Whoops I did not know I was standing on a soapbox. I will step down now. - cyrix, on 12/01/2008, -0/+1I never would expect him to be a bad tipper to be honest. His public image was so good that it basically made him appear to be a friendly average joe. It's interesting to read this about him. /lame comment
- lynchjo, on 12/01/2008, -0/+1The top athletes like Tiger won't have to worry - however mid range athletes who bank on endorsements may see tough times ahead...great post!
- meddelem, on 12/01/2008, -0/+1"magawatt" ?? think about it .. if electricity were the basis of trade ; there would be people worth megawatts, gigawatts, tetrawatts ...
- Pandalume, on 11/30/2008, -0/+1@footfwd
Sounds like a great guy. Too bad about his accident though...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeRoi_Moore - oldNgray, on 11/30/2008, -0/+1I agree, Buicks are mostly for old-foggies in North America.
But the perplexing thing is that Buick is one of the HOTTEST BRANDS in China, where GM alternates between the #1 and #2 position in terms of vehicle sales (source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12801549/)
Guess those Chinese folks have something in common with the senior citizens of the US. - justinrp, on 01/29/2009, -0/+0I couldn't agree more! Good Job Tiger! Get out of this company ASAP!
http://www.gottransmissions.com/ - Zackinabox, on 11/30/2008, -0/+0Reservoir Dogs anyone? ahhhh i love this scene
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXLVGarpTzc - CreamyGoodness, on 11/30/2008, -0/+0Here comes the Mercedes endorsement.
- inactive, on 11/30/2008, -2/+2Who would want to represent those lemons if they didn't need the cash?
- Richards23, on 11/30/2008, -2/+1Well I didn't really read the article, just quickly skimmed it. My thoughts on this are GM is simply looking for bailout money, yes they do have money and could pay him. However, if they do it renders them ineligible for the bailout money, it's a smart move on GM's part, and indeed a very crafty one.
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