If only Tiger Woods had such love for the people who put out Dubliner magazine. Alas, there is no love lost between these two warring camps. Of course, what would one expect from a husband when some stupid rag fakes pictures of the lovely lady wife and then publishes them. All in good fun, there, Tiger, just having a bit of a laugh over tabloid coverage of golfers' wives. Not laughing, Tiger? Don't think it's funny, is that it?
Most people would conclude that the editors of the magazine had every intention of selling more copies then ever, thereby boosting their print run and their profits. The problem is, most people also find it highly offensive when a magazine photo-shops a picture and turns a respectable wife into a nude centerfold. It would appear that the Dubliner editors lacked that part of the common sense quotient.
Hoping to make amends, they have offered to donate all proceeds from the issue to a charity of Tiger Woods' choice. Only a satirical article, they have stammered in embarrassment, but since no one finds it amusing, here's the cash we made and we don't want this blood money. You take it, Tiger, and we'll call it even.
As things now stand, Mr. Woods' agent has yet to respond to the gesture of good will and no harm done. The last that was heard from Mr. Mark Steinberg, of powerhouse agency IMG, was a hint of a threat to sue. All things considered, giving away money may not be enough to cool things off at all. One could hardly blame Mr. Woods for deciding to take the rag to court and sue them out of existence. This is the honor of his wife and the honor of his good name at stake, not some harmless prank.
Now that the USA has lost the Ryder Cup again, for a record third time in a row, Tiger may not be in a very charitable mood. Even now, the editors of Dubliner may be preparing resumes, pounding the pavement in search of new employment. I wouldn't bother submitting anything to them right now. Odds are, the magazine will fold before your little piece ever gets considered.
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