This Michael Phelps thing

In August of last year Michael Phelps was the unequaled star of the Olympics in Beijing (and remember its Bei- JING). I would still argue that Usain Bolt's accomplishments were more remarkable but I wouldn't guess that the giant of a Jamaican hasn't had his share of mistakes and transgressions, like Phelps.

There are a couple things about the fallout from this incident that I find fascinating.

-From a somewhat juvenile standpoint, I find it funny when adults (my self not included) use the words "marijuana pipe". It just sounds funny and misplaced.

-The fact that Michael Phelps only receives an 1800/month stipend from USA swimming (at first this sounded like a lot but then I actually realized how little it is).

-That people refuse to believe that someone who was the face of the nation for the duration of Olympics can actually have faults and that the aww-shucks media coverage might not actually be reflective of the actual person.

-And lastly, that I'm actually writing about this. After all, the Olympics were what, 6 months ago? Who cares about swimming anymore :)