Seth Meyers deserves a cookie

Not sure how long this will stay posted on YouTube, but superb analysis of the Phelps situation by Seth Meyers.

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I dare you to dump Michael Phelps

In response to Piotr and Kellogg’s dropping Michael Phelps.

I personally think a large segment of America understands Phelps is human. The days of SuperPerfectBeing role models are quickly dissipating. Barack Freaking Obama admitted he used marijuana and cocaine. The American people made him the most important endorser in the country.

Obama – and I believe is the key – admitted his errors. After years of those in power lying and hiding the truth, I believe Americans no longer expect perfection. They just want honesty. If you did something wrong, admit it.

We can all relate to that moment when you did something wrong and think, “Just give me another chance, I won’t do it again.” And we can all respect those with the willpower to tell the truth when we have all taken the easy way out and lied.

Does Kellogg’s and every other brand have the right to throw Phelps to the curb? Sure. If piggybacking off his success to the tune of millions of dollars is no longer worth it, go ahead, shred the contract. But let’s be honest – you aren’t doing it because of his actions. So don’t come clamoring back when Phelps is the most famous man in the world come London and you want to sell a few more cornflakes.