On March 5 Jake did a blog post asking why Gatorade would endorse Tiger Woods. Athlete’s are idolized in this world for their amazing abilities that set them apart from everyone else. Regardless of how exhausting golf might be Gatorade is beneficial for all athletes. The ad that Jake attached to his blog noted that Tiger Woods was an athlete that is “out of this world” the end of the ad states that Gatorade tiger specifically has 25% more electrolytes than normal Gatorade which helps your body remain hydrated and have energy. In golf one's body does need electrolytes or else one can not perform to their best potential. This is why I do not necessarily agree with Jake’s statement that it was wrong for Gatorade to want Tiger Woods to endorse them.
Though once the scandal with Tiger Woods about a month ago broke loose, Tiger had no place being endorsed by Gatorade. With Gatorade being a company that is easily influenced by children and people everywhere, having their name associated with Wood’s private affair’s publically is not good for business or what they want to promote. This part of Jake’s argument I do believe with; Tiger Wood’s has a big impact of public opinion. This scandal has given not only Gatorade but all of Tiger’s endorsement companie’s publicity that they don’t want or need.
In response to Jake’s blog post I can see that he has some strong points as to why he doesn’t believe that he shouldn’t of been sponsored by Gatorade in the first place. Some people don’t see golf as a contact sport that requires energy and therefore don’t need an energy drink like Gatorade. I think it would be a more accurate argument if Jake would have played devil’s advocate and been able to look at both ends of the issue and allowed readers to form their own opinion.
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