HIGH TIMES Presents: Leave Michael Phelps Alone!

i thought that shit was pretty funny. i want to smoke with him he seems like the guy who would make a great smoke session leave phelps alone if anything it would make him want to swimm. thats probably how he got started. he had kotton mouth and saw his pool in the back yard lol

I AGREE PHELPS IS DA MAN! BUT MAN I DONT KNOW ABOUT THIS DUDE OR GAL MAKING THE STATEMENT! MAYBE YOU SHOULD TAKE A BIGGER HIT OFF THAT BONG OR JUST FUCKIN QUIT OR SEEK SOME FUCKIN HELP! YOU ACT LIKE SO RETARDED! GET GRIP DONT SLIP! PEOPLE LIKE YOU MAKE OTHER PEOPLE SAY "THATS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU SMOKE WEED!"

IF EVERYONE TOKED, WE WOULD NOT NEED VIAGRA, PROZAC, XANAX,ETC.

And I though John Lilly was wierd...

I just saw this really funny shirt. It says "8 time olympic bong-smoking gold medalist" haha.

http://www.deezteez.com/funny-t-shirts/339/bongsmoking-gold-medalist-t-shirt.html?SSAID=186061

ths is the werst video high times has ever made. sorry.

"hi, i eat alot of cornflakes, the frosted ones. plus i beat off alot." haha who cares.like obama said, frequent and that is the point!

Big fuckin' deal if Phelps smokes a little weed every now and then. Some people need to grow the hell up and mind there own goddamned business. This guy has worked hard pretty much all of his life to get what he has, he has earned the right to smoke as much ganja as he wants.

THE SMACK DOG DIRTY ON KELLOGGS

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Kellogg's image and Michael Phelps.

So Olympic gold-medalist extraodinaire Michael Phelps got caught taking a hit of marijuana at a party in a South Carolina college. Missing a wonderful opportunity to pursue the obvious questions: " How is it that Phelps did not become a slacker/stoner? How did someone whose marijuana use, the government says, should have destined him for a life as a couch potato, win so many Gold Medals? " the media have been focussing on his product endorsments and the money he stands to lose.

So far the only company to cancel Phelp's contract has been Kelloggs, the giant breakfast cereal producer that has been pumping our children with sugar for generations. Citing concerns with their child-friendly image they dropped Phelp's endorsment deal. So what about that child-friendly image? How does it stand up to examination?

The company's founder Henry Kellogg was a health fanatic in the early part of the 20th century. He advocated eating lots of grains and little meat. He believed frequent enemas, with both water and yogurt were vital for good digestion. He also had a problem with masturbation which he believed caused cancer of the womb, urinary diseases, nocturnal emissions, impotence, epilepsy, insanity, and mental and physical debility. OK, maybe he was wrong on some of the details. Science wasn't as advanced as it is today. Nothing to harm the company's image though... right?

Kellogg warned that sexual activity, in particular many "excesses" that couples could be guilty of within marriage, were "against nature" and so, extremely unhealthy. He campaigned vigourously against masturbation, a habit which was generally frowned upon at the time. He felt that masturbation destroyed not only physical and mental health, but the moral health of individuals as well. Still, such a blend of Christianity's condemnation of Onanism mixed with the accepted medical information of the time made his pronouncements on masturbation pretty mainstream. Certainly more mainstream than his calls for yogurt enemas, anyway.

Now how about this as an image you'd want associated with your company? In an effort to rehabilitate masturbating children Kellogg wrote a book entitled Plain Facts for Old and Young, in it he wrote "A remedy which is almost always successful in small boys is circumcision ,.... The operation should be performed by a surgeon without administering an anesthetic, as the brief pain attending the operation will have a salutary effect upon the mind, especially if it be connected with the idea of punishment, as it may well be in some cases. The soreness which continues for several weeks interrupts the practice, and if it had not previously become too firmly fixed, it may be forgotten and not resumed."

And let's not forget the girls who might indulge in this life-destroying practice. Again, from Plain Facts for Old and Young: "In females, the author has found the application of pure carbolic acid [phenol] to the clitoris an excellent means of allaying the abnormal excitement." And, to prevent children from this "solitary vice" he also recommended, , bandaging or tying their hands, covering their genitals with patented cages, sewing the foreskin shut, and electrical shock. Now there are some real image enhancers that should appeal to today's soccer moms who buy breakfast cereal.

In case Kellogg's image hasn't suffered enough from the above genital torture methods let me also point out that he was also a believer in and promoter of eugenics. Eugenicists believed in the identification and classification of individuals and their families into catagories such as the poor, mentally ill, blind, ‘promiscuous women', homosexuals and entire "racial" groups (such as the Gypsys and Jews) as "degenerate" or "unfit". Then they urged the segregation or institutionalisation of such individuals and groups, their sterilization, and even their "euthanasia". This was considered a science at the time, even taught in some universities. It fell from favor after WWII when the extreme eugenics practised by the Nazis came to light.

What a guy ol' Henry Kellogg. Now I'm sure you understand why Michael Phelps smoking a little marijuana at a party could hurt their image.

While your at it. Write to your congress-critter also!
They make the laws remember?

they just mad he's better then they are leave michael alone

Thanks bumbaclot for the info on how to get pro-active on this matter. Here's what I sent.

Hi, my name is Dustin and I’m a frequent consumer of Kellogg’s products (frosted flakes!).

Nearly one out of two Americans has used marijuana. This includes tens of thousands of prominent, highly successful Americans — including our current President. Michael Phelps should not be stigmatized nor condemned for private behavior that he, and millions of others, engage in on a daily basis.

The majority of the public, as well as those in the media, are standing behind Michael Phelps and so am I. I will no longer be purchasing Kellogg’s brand products until your company reverses its decision and reinstates Michael Phelps as your spokesperson.

Furthermore I hope you plan to drop all sponsored persons who consume alcohol as it is responsible for far worse acts and events than the one captured in this photo. This young-man carried the weight of the country on his shoulders going into the Olympics and he came through for everyone, including his sponsors... Surely you could do the same and come through for him!

On one final note... It makes no sense for the ultimate munchy brand to drop their most valuable athlete... he should be embraced!

There are several ways you can make your opinion known to the company.

You can call Kellogg’s main telephone number during east coast business hours, Monday through Friday, at: (269) 961-2000 or toll free at: 1 (800) 962-1413.

You can e-mail Kellogg’s consumer services department by visiting: http://www2.kelloggs.com/ContactUs.aspx.

You can contact Kellogg’s media relation department at: 269-961-3799 or via e-mail at media.hotline@kellogg.com.

You can e-mail Kellogg’s corporate responsibility department at: corporateresponsibility@kellogg.com.

You can e-mail Kellogg’s investor relations department at: investor.relations@kellogg.com.

Or finally, you can write the Kellogg Company a letter at:

One Kellogg Square
P.O. Box 3599
Battle Creek, MI 49016-3599

When contacting the company, please be polite and concise. Tell them:

“Hi, my name is _____________ and I’m a frequent consumer of Kellogg’s products.

Nearly one out of two Americans has used marijuana. This includes tens of thousands of prominent, highly successful Americans — including our current President. Michael Phelps should not be stigmatized nor condemned for private behavior that he, and millions of others, engage in on a daily basis.

The majority of the public, as well as those in the media, are standing behind Michael Phelps and so am I. I will no longer be purchasing Kellogg’s brand products until your company reverses its decision and reinstates Michael Phelps as your spokesperson.”

Thank you for standing up against the needless discrimination of cannabis consumers.

I agree with the boycott of all kelloggs products, the power of he collective weed smokers needs to be demonstrated and felt by those self richeous neanderthals. And If any of the rest of his sponsors bail out, pounce on them too.

Boycott Kelloggs for the next 6 months (I don't think I could go longer than that without my Froot Loops or Pop Tarts)

He's one of us! Now I now how gay people must have felt about Greg Louganis!

I love Michael Phelps, but I don't like this video very much. Definitely would prefer to see the usual pretty buds on the High Times web site than this trashiness.

Man, the guy just won eight gold medals, EIGHT! Who was the last person to do that? He represented the US like a champ, and he finally gets to celebrate with a little bong rip and all of a sudden everyone forgets he's a swimming legend and now he's just a plain old pot head...give me an f-ing break. Atleast he's showing that you can smoke pot and still achieve something in your life, unlike all those stupid anti-pot commercials.
Go Phelps! and Peace out!

thats bull they should leave him alone at least he wasnt drinkin and driving and beer is freakin legal way to go phelps its all good as long as it was dro

I can't decide if the man is just a sell out. I mean what is he telling the kids? Pot is bad and dangerous? Get real. We don't need to teach our children that ely lillys dope is safe. We don't need to perpetuate the hate. We don't need another generation of simpleton idiots like we have today.

But then, if I were in his shoes, would I be a puss too? Maybe. So I don't know. I'll just not comment any further. His business is his, and it really isn't any of ours.

Look people, who are we to judge?

Some people like Monty Python, some like Will Ferrell, some like fart, piss and shit jokes.

Then there are people who like Forrest Gump. This would fall under that category - stupid is as stupid does!

I agree with the roids comment. Smoking bud is alot better then doing steroids.These people need tpo chill out its marijuana, atleast its not crack

I love when people call media corporations "sell-outs." It's so 1995.

HIGH TIMES is in the business of entertainment as well as information. They obviously need to make money like every other business, so if it's through silly videos or irritating political commentary, of course they will do it.

Some people are sooooo upset that Obama won that they are still raving about a political column from months ago - what does that have to do with Michael Phelps?

Alot of stoners with no sense of humor on here. Smoke a bowl and chill out. If you don't like it, watch something else. Yeesh. It's a parody. Don't take it so seriously...

What the hell is this in reference to?

Those stupid knuckle heads over at High Times are smoking too much on the job...

How do they think a Brittany Spears demographic and High Times demographic are even remotely the same? Or do they not care how they get their "hits" just so long as they get em?

Classic High Times sell-out!

My comment was in reference to dissapointed HT readers, as you may have seen a few posts here about how they dont cover the issues objectively. They seem to be ailienating many of those who what to see MJ legalized. But, with articles like this.... http://hightimes.com/news/mikeg_ht/4736
they do little more than upset many that just may have differing opinions. It would better serve the MJ community to take the rhetoric out of the mags and site. I do not mean to flame or vent, but this is what happens when a publication takes sides...or at least allows only one side to write. Had they posted opinions for all sides, this would not have been the case.

Phelps retracts apology!

http://wineandexcrement.com/michael-phelps-retracts-marijuana-apology/367/

Defjr, no one knows what you are talking about...

I don't know what all the fuss is about. I'm as gay as they come and I love a little flame with my Danny Danko!

If only they could all be blond.

Lol, funny shit man...they should leave him alone its not like hes takin steroids or anything Jesus.

HT does not do the legalization effort justice when it promotes issues skewed toward any particular political side. I was, and still am disapointed in HT for their "Just (dont) vote" article. How can HT think they can print left, or for that matter right winged propaganda? I still laugh in disgust over the disclaimer of that article. For anyone to print an editorial that slams another for their views, and says to only do it this way is doing serious damage to the legalize community. Why on earth would you want to promote creating a rift among those that believe MJ should be legalized? It is basically saying that the staff of HT does not care what people on the right, or independants belive. Why would you not at least APPOLOGIZE for creating these rifts, and get this community of all people that want MJ legalized back in good graces? Hypocracy is my guess.

Woohoa, HT Admin in da house!!

Don't stoop to these peeps levels! You're showing they struck a nerve with you and you're better than that.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, you should know that better than anyone - you write High Times magazine!

But the video is hilarious, whether people know it or not!

Wow, I love all the super-serious comments on this! It's obviously a Chris Crocker parody, duh. I love when he takes the bonghit right in the middle, awesome!

I wish everyone would leave Phelps alone, he's 23 and all he gets to do is eat, sleep and swim.

Sadly, you are wrong.
We are doing better than ever before.
Selling more mags than ever before.
More traffic on the web than ever before.
More progress in legalizing marijuana than ever before.

-Sorry

There was a time when High Times focused on the important things, but nowadays this is what we get.

I guess this is some sort of parody on an internet blog, but sadly High Times has lost touch with its readers and, sadly, I guess their readers have grown up a bit too.

If I were stoned in High School this could be funny I suppose. Nice try HT.

I have to say I'm fairly disappointed in this parody. Small props to those who actually though of it, though the true parody could only properly be done by a homosexual willing, or begging, to steep to that level of needing attention. (I'm gay by the way) When a true gay pot-head does this with the compassion and sincerity that it deserves and makes it not only a parody but a new hit, then I will have to send him kudos (or a good bong rip.)

But concerning Mr. Phelps himself I have two paradoxical points: you are a role model for many, especially those younger than you, and also, you are in a wonderful position to expose the 'truth' about marijuana and it's banality, impotence, and general commonplace in society.

If I may expand on both points...

Michael Phelps is one of the greatest athletes in history, no doubt about that. This makes him an automatic hero, national icon, and role model. With this we should expect him to uphold his 'Wheaties Box' image and take his place in line with the many who have come before him. To imagine that he is doing something that bends the rules or breaks the law, however trivial, is not a what a role model should be doing. At the age of 23, he has the youth to look up to him. Though I have my own liberal opinions on marijuana, I do believe that young-Americans should be raised in a world where drugs aren't associated with athletic role-models. After all, you never saw super-man smoking a Marlboro, even though we can assume it would do his super-lungs no theoretical harm.

For the second point, Michael Phelps is in the perfect position to advance what I will generously deem our 'movement.' If he would just be honest with the media and acknowledge that marijuana is the least of our worries in modern society then maybe he can make that slight difference we have all been secretly hoping for. Honestly, if he can sell himself out on a shitty Rosetta Stone ad, the least he can do is put himself in a position to change the unnecessary judgment of pot that we in American have to deal with. Imagine our beloved Olympic hero proclaiming that pot is just a relatively healthy, commonplace means to relax, and in doing so standing against the cruel and unusual treatment that marijuana's image has to deal with.

So I end with this: I would wish more from you, Michael Phelps. Either you can stand and be the hero for unjust morality and pre-defined 'Americana' idealism, or you can stand and say that these pictures and words brought against you are not worth their attention; because marijuana is just a plant, and smoking it is nothing for society to get bent up about.

He may have already made history, but he's in a position to make a difference, however small.

I want to see the You tube video, I'm going to go look now,
Oh yea funny sissy man in your video , it might be funnier if ,i had dropped some CID.

lol funny stuff HT. Keep it up...

Yo -auntie.

Get your head out of your stuffy ass.
There are like 5 serious stories on this site about Phelps right now - and this one HILARIOUS spoof of an internet classic from youtube.

Maybe you live in a cave and missed the cultural reference or something, but if not, then you can suck some nuts.

4 reel dat skit sucked

on a more positive note i got a new roor water-pipe!

dat ho hits

What the heck are those people at High Times Magazine smoking now?

Seriously, this is the best they can do with the Phelps story?

Pathetic.

I want to do a bong rip too! and then I'll leave him alone.

Hahahahah! That's great.

YEA LEAVE HIM ALONE AHAAHA