Michael Phelps Learns His Lesson

[BKIPRODUCTIONS]

they say that the reason Bob Marley lived as long as he did was all the pot he smoked.

[bouncin481]

i'm hoping and in fat quite ertian that marijuana will legaled in my lifetime. i remeber (well sort of) being baked and washing my hair in the shower for frty minutes and using a whole bottle of shampoo

[Cold84]

LMAO, next to this video there is an ad for "Top Marijuana Treatment"

"If you sell your soul to the devil, he owns you."

[EvolvedOutlaw]

What I find most amusing about all of this is the perspective the media and society seem to have on Mr. Phelps "situation." Everyone can't believe that this kid that put together the greatest Olympic performance, and was to be a role model for so many, could dare smoke such a foul substance.

Perhaps the perspective we should be taking is that if somebody of his athletic status can smoke a litlle weed here and there, maybe, just maybe marijuana isn't as bad as the social conservatives...

[EvolvedOutlaw]

are trying to convince us of. And if marijuana is illegal, then by that logic so should alcohol and cigarettes. Each is more harmful for you and carries no medicinal benefits.

You know, Michael Phelps is still the nice kid all the major media commentators were gauking over last summer. So what if he smokes weed, it's not like he has become a violent criminal.

[FantasticBabblings]

Your conclusion is the rational one, which is why the powers that be had him rushing out and apologizing for his "mistake", lest some kid figure out they're lying to him. Too late. They already know they're being lied to.

[CephJacques]

5 stars favorited and so on. Liked the comment at the end. All I want to say is fuck michael phelps. He should step up to the plate and say that this substance is not harmful and people should be allowed to use it. Instead he tries to save the deals he has, because of the money.

There's too much money in the world, instead get some enjoyment, smoke some pot once in a while. Relax. Jeez.

Where I live the law treats me as a criminal, if I smoke pot, even if I've done nothing bad to anyone.

[FantasticBabblings]

He has lots of others who depend on him as their meal ticket, so I guess his loyalty to them makes him do it. I don't think he will ever be poor, even if he stopped all of his endorsements. Money and success do distort people's innate values.

[DIRTYSCOOTERSWORLD]

god if he smokes pot and still wins way to go for him . they keep it lelligel because the goverment makes money that way . you say everythings the best way . everything has to do with money . every body has something . have a good one phil

[FantasticBabblings]

Hi Scott. Yeah, so what if he hits a bong now and then. It always comes down to the money.

[blackbayou]

Another thing to know.. Marijuna is considered performance DE-INHANCING .. and Micheal Phelps still won a gazillian gold medels HMMMMM?!?!?!?!

[FantasticBabblings]

If he toked up just before he hit the pool, maybe. But a little relaxation now and then is healthy.

[CrippledRetardo]

Well-fucking-said, sir!!!!

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks.

[TheDastardlyDildo]

shit, i thought you were michael moore.

[FantasticBabblings]

No. I'm older than Michael Moore. About the same size, though.

[FallingDarkness]

I liked the ending of this video about the pop-tarts and other Kellogg products. Your arguments are well-founded and intelligent. In my opinion, I don't think Michael Phelps smokes weed on a regular basis, I think he is more of a weekend guy or if it's there he smokes it, but he doesn't seek it. I remember watching a documentary on Kellogg and his ideas and being a tad shocked. Very cool video, 5/5 stars.

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks for watching. Yeah, Phelps doesn't strike me as a Pineapple Express kind of guy, just an occasional toker (like me). In moderation it's a good way to relax and unwind.

[Beachmama57]

I personally can't think of a reason for me to get high - but the punishment DOES NOT fit his crime.

[FantasticBabblings]

There really wasn't a crime.

[Beachmama57]

I guess the word Crime was a poor choice. I was just using an old saying to let you know I didn't agree with all the commotion it caused the poor kid.

[pacificasingers1]

I can't believe that Kellogs would go to the dark side.

[pacificasingers1]

and at 4:44... I didn't even know he got caught drunk driving!!! what the fuck!!?!

[seeker1459]

You know it's a sad sad situation when driving drunk is less taboo than smoking weed.

[pacificasingers1]

yeah its fucked up

[FantasticBabblings]

That's the shorter version, yeah :)

[blueshinai]

A thoughtful video. I'm glad you brought up Dr. Kellog, that anti-sex, genital mutilator. (male AND female) Google THC Cancer if you don't already know that it's shrinking cancerous tumors in the lab.

5 stars.

[FantasticBabblings]

Maybe that's why I don't have cancer... knock wood.

[jmeiskues]

rofl at the last part of this

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks. Laughs are good.

[PastaBaby]

There is a backlash and people are boycotting Kellogs.

[GetThemBalls]

Very well spoken Sir!

I salute You!

FLAUNKA!

[FantasticBabblings]

Thank you very much.

[semiliteratedgod]

wow man, motherfucking Kellogg had had some ideas...

I think I haven't heard anything like that lol

[FantasticBabblings]

There's a movie about him, The Road to Wellville, but it glosses over some of the darker stuff.

[Exupery1976]

Excellent post - dead on!

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks for watching. I enjoyed the Little Prince.

[mdoggin]

this is the best thing ever

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks. You are very kind.

[JACKtheRIPP3R189]

Shouldn't this be obvious to all the puritanical types by now that marijuana isn't some sort of monster drug which destroys families and all that horseshit? Come on, if a guy can win a bucket of gold medals and partake of the herb how bad can it be? McDonalds has killed more people than weed. The illegalization of it has only fostered criminals, the same as prohibition back in the day.

[FantasticBabblings]

I think there are very few people who think that the drug itself is so bad, but there are economic interests and power interests and ignorance about "gateway drugs" etc that are in play here.

[FantasticBabblings]

I wholeheartedly agree.

[novanine]

You're absolutely right, the hoo-haa over Phelps is ridiculous!

Have you seen the movie 'The Road to Wellville'? Anthony Hopkins plays Kellogg.

I like your little fruit-loops/weather broadcast anecdote at the end. I have been there myself!, haha!

[FantasticBabblings]

I never saw the movie, but I have read a lot about him. I may have to rent it and watch it... with a box of froot loops.

[novanine]

Haha!

I saw it a long time ago but I remember it being quite good. It's certainly worth a watch. Matthew Broderick is in it too.

[ldg1414]

I heard of the kellogg guy, he is crazy, and he pisses me off, he popularized circumcision in the west I believe. I hate being circumcised, I eventually plan to restore it manually, but it takes years, and even then those nerves are permanently gone.

[FantasticBabblings]

restore it manually... sounds like fun ;)

[ldg1414]

It's fun seeing the progress, I did it for one month and I noticed some temporary results, I first heard it on Penn and Teller: Bullshit, which you might have heard of.

[mwest1234]

Now Phil, did I detect a note of hopefulness that the bong wasn't the only thing he might have sucked on at the party? I would share your hope... you naughty boy! Did I ever tell you that my favorite food is peanuts?

[FantasticBabblings]

The tragedy of that would be no pictures. Peanuts? Careful. I believe they will keep you from masturbating.

[mwest1234]

Such pleasurable wisdom you have. 8-)

[Aerotides]

OH man what an ending. never gone through a whole thing of fruit loops myself, but Goldfish, that is another story.

[FantasticBabblings]

Ah, so you prefer savory munchies.

[Aerotides]

Can't go wrong with the pretzel ones.

[MagicCowWtf]

High times should pick up the sponsorship dropped by Kellogs.

[FantasticBabblings]

I expect to see him on the cover of HT next month.

[cooksterz]

I loved the Kellogs overview, who is the flake now Kellogg! ha!

[FantasticBabblings]

It was long ago, but what a weird man!

[Gimmeabreakman]

Fascinating video. Thanks!

[FantasticBabblings]

I hear the laws are strict in Japan.

[Gimmeabreakman]

VERY!

[chicago85bearz]

Good video, had to pause it @ 2:40 .. dont even want to know.

[FantasticBabblings]

It did make me cringe to read it.

[WrenFreya]

Normally I don't like fruit loops but I have done the same thing, eat them straight from the box when I was baked. LOL!!!

Instead of the weather channel, may I recommend Tommy, by the Who. =)

I loved your video and the history lesson about Kellogg. Thanks!

[FantasticBabblings]

Oh, I would never eat froot loops wihout some herbal motivation.

[BlakRonin]

I have been there, baked and stuck on the Weather Channel. I feel better knowing that I was not alone. Thank you, oh Great Babbling One!

[FantasticBabblings]

Weather is good. Can watch for daze.

[brokendave]

I <3 U !

[FantasticBabblings]

:-)

[banemaler]

The prohibition is also unconstitutional. Where is the amendment that prohibits its use?

[FantasticBabblings]

Interesting point. It took an amendment to prohibit alcohol.

[FaeryZen]

Great Video! lol.

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks :)

[GramsandPapi]

Well said and very interesting! Thanks, Grams

[FantasticBabblings]

Thank you very much.

[qiranger]

Great video!

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks, you coffee addict.

[Justicefu]

I want to watch the weather channel and eat fruit loops straight from the carton.

[FantasticBabblings]

You have no idea how fascinating a stationary front can be!

[googlejoint]

Excellent vid, great dose of irony, well researched, and proof that pot smokers do have brains enough to formulate coherent arguments. I think this is a well-arranged presentation of a train of thought that so many of us have.

[FantasticBabblings]

It's common sense, which unfortunately is not that common.

[battim]

he needs to eat his weedies

[FantasticBabblings]

It's healthier than smoking them.

[AnarchyBalsac]

Why does anyone cares about people getting high?

[FantasticBabblings]

Good question.

[BellaAngelique]

I have thought about celebrities lives that depend on consumers thinking about them as a character type (good or bad). It is a trade off and I agree that if they want the money they need to accept that they have to keep up their end of the image bargain to those who pay them or to expect consequences. Some can recreate a new acting role for the world to buy into and some cannot. Their choice.

Maybe he can try toothpaste to show it gets rid of smoking stains?

[FantasticBabblings]

There's a thought. I'm sure he will not be poor.

[D4Shawn]

You're making me want to smoke pot. Stop it!

[FantasticBabblings]

I'm just doing my job.

[D4Shawn]

Watching TV will damage your brain far more than pot will.

[FantasticBabblings]

I am proof of that :)

[D4Shawn]

ZOMG a bong!

[FantasticBabblings]

Wanna share?

[PappyStu]

Spoken as a good tool of Satan would  (wink)

He should have realized he shouldn't allow folks to photo such... *shrug*

[FantasticBabblings]

Whatever the morality of his behavior, he wasn't too smart about it.

[PappyStu]

We are fickle about our heroes eh?

They must be pure as the driven snow... Thus I have always despised my hero status... vbg

[novmoon]

So So So true

[FantasticBabblings]

I just hope they don't arrest him.

[FantasticBabblings]

Pot hasn't made me dumb, but I think it has contributed to making me fat. Along with Kellogg's. My YT partnership yields so little money or fame I think I am safe.

[ReparateMe]

this wheezing fat man makes interesting points if you can stand to listen to him

[FantasticBabblings]

You have no idea how wheezing or how fat!

[thebigfatlamp]

lol. great commentary phil. you rawk.

[FantasticBabblings]

Thank you, thebigfatbong.

[LilCav68]

Yet, he should be smart enough to do it where people are not willing to take pictures of him to then profit from the selling of them. He changed his life with his pursuits - both Olympics & substance use. The affect of pot use isn't as harmless as people pretend it is. The debate is muddled by the fight for its legality. That said - not judging anyone who uses it but he should have been a lot smarter. Maybe collect cell phones at the door? LOL

[FantasticBabblings]

Yes hopefully he learned that lesson too. No studies have proven any significant harmful effects of moderate marijuana use that can compare with the well documented harmful effects of excess refined sugar found in Kellogg's products. Most of the "suggested" harmful effects relate to smoking and most use amounts of smoking that are extreme. Some claim increased risk of psychosis, but other studies rebut that. People should be informed with real facts and make up their own minds.

[FantasticBabblings]

And then accept responsibility for their own choice (which isn't very popular these days.)

[LilCav68]

haha Re: Sugar. There are a lot of folks who truly think there are none w/ pot. There are side effects w/ everything! The people who have a propensity for addictions really get caught in the web of thinking that anything besides hard core street drugs are safe. Anyway... I need to go look for some chocolate... LOL...

[FantasticBabblings]

Chocolate... I don't have any chocolate. Now I'm jonesin'.

[LilCav68]

I'm sorry. You know... I have none left too. The teenagers swarmed the house last night and ate everything. They smell when I go to the store. Dammit...

[CellarDoorDxD]

You are amazing, sir.

[FantasticBabblings]

Thank you.

[ghettomermaid]

Man, I love you! SPOT ON!

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks so much. And I wasn't even high when I made it.

[ghettomermaid]

AMEN! Hehe

[kmi187]

I don't get what all the fuss is about, so he smoked some pot, so what? What business of Kellogg's is it to pass judgment on things he does in his private life. It's not because he's famous that he can't smoke a bong in private. You're still dealing with a top athlete that won 14 medals (something most can only dream of), have some respect for the man and his private life. This is all the more proof that cannabis should be pulled out of illegality asap. Great video btw.

[FantasticBabblings]

The problem is that he disproves the silly notion that pot makes you a loser. He is obviously a winner and a person of great discipline and achievement. That creates a cognitive dissonance in the government/corporate delusion.

[MisterWeed]

You are so right.

Although I have never eaten a whole box, I ate lots and lots of Chocolate flakes while high..

Always this fuzz about weed.. god damn it people get over it.. it is just a plant!

Although these news of Phelps did not really reach across the ocean we have a different obsession with a different "celebrity scandal" (the pope) right now.. Not as silly but equally annoying..

[FantasticBabblings]

The pope should smoke some weed. I'm not sure what his little Holocaust denying buddy is smoking.

[burtoncharlessmith]

That must have been some good shit if you ate a whole box of froot loops while watching the weather channel.

It's a shame Phelps couldn't/wouldn't just say that it's no big deal. That would have been great.

How many tons of sugar and processed crap has Kellogs sold over the years? It seems to me that smoking a little weed is far less of a crime than what Kellogs has been doing and promoting for years.

[FantasticBabblings]

I am a victim of sugar!

[eswyatt]

Speaking as a carb-addict, Kellogg, to me anyway, is a drug-dealer. Maybe they don't like the fact that Phelps advertised a competing drug! But, as many have said, Kellogg products are a what economists call a "complement" good; that is, an increase in the demand for one increases the demand for the other. I stay away from pot because it's a gateway to Kellogg products!

[FantasticBabblings]

Excellent (and funny) point. Gateway indeed!

[Elaina43]

LMFAO Re: your ending!!!

[FantasticBabblings]

Me and Toucan Sam are bff.

[Elaina43]

My fav munchie cereal was Cap'n Crunch by Quaker Oats, maybe they'll pick up Phelps now!

[FantasticBabblings]

Can'n Crunch is a perv!

[Elaina43]

There's no denying that.

[Barklord]

YOU ate an entire box of Froot Loops while looped? I don't believe it for a second...

:P

[FantasticBabblings]

Believe!

[gratex]

The Road to Wellville is fantastic.

[FantasticBabblings]

I haven't read it. I probably should.

[sign543]

Great, now I want some corn flakes. :)

[FantasticBabblings]

They will keep you from masturbating.

[sign543]

Yikes, actually, I masturbate to the thought of Michael Phelps eating corn flakes while smoking a bong. Great video, by the way. You always have such a way with words. You could talk a cute guy out of his clothes. Oops, off for more corn flakes.

[Mexapplethief]

Well said, Mr. Babblings.

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks.

[CrankyCrone]

Michael has strived for and achieved a feat of such magnitude! Something that none of us has, ever! I dare say, if any one of the rest of us has even a minor achievement, like just making it through the day, may enjoy a drink or a hoot just to celebrate that alone! Phelps stepped off the pedestal, don't try to make him stay up there for the rest of his life..it can't be done!

Kelloggs reap rewards from all the junk food they process to keep the tokers and fatties happy! Shame on Kelloggs!

[FantasticBabblings]

I agree that Kellogg's behavior is silly. But surely Michael knew what he was getting into when he got on the corporate payroll. I would like to ring the neck of the amateur paparazzo who invaded his privacy.

[CrankyCrone]

I completely agree with you! I too was wondering who the probably so called friend of his thought they had the right to invade his privacy with obvious contempt. Someone must know and I'm sure it will come out eventually.

[johnandthierry]

an entire box?

[kurtilein3]

johnandthierry: they come in different sizes.

[FantasticBabblings]

They're light :)

[FantasticBabblings]

Maybe. Wheaties is General Mills. Supposedly CW Post stole the formula for corn flakes from the Kellogg bros. Maybe he'll steal Phelps away too.

[beachbumde]

He will however be appearing in his latest picture (sucking down a big hit) on the front of boxes of a new cereal called Weedies.

[FantasticBabblings]

I'll have to check with Rey (Beendownheartedbaby), but the medical cannabis stores in California may already have that.

[f3xpgm]

They should take the opportunity to start producing breakfast cereals based on marijuana! Here you go! They would sell like crazy!

[FantasticBabblings]

Rey says they have cannabis corn chips and other such fine products at the medical marijuana store in SF. Also cannabis latte. So breakfast cereals cannot be far behind.

[f3xpgm]

We have cannabis tea!

[FantasticBabblings]

I'll be there. Expect me at 4:20.

[angryislander56]

Absolutely!

Now fire that sucker up:)

[FantasticBabblings]

My supplier is AWOL. What shall I do?

[blackberryjuice1]

Ha! You're just a jealous old fat man. Entitled white gay men are so fucking hilarious.

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks for stopping by. Always good to see you.

[tjbois]

100% right on with this one FantasticBabbs!

Thanks for doing the research on Kelloggs! I didn't know.

I always enjoy your thoughts - thanks for sharing.

[FantasticBabblings]

I replied, but it seems to have disappeared. JH Kellogg was a strange man. Every morning after breakfast, he had an orderly give him a yogurt enema.

[ludersatan]

i hate this hypocrisy

the USA´s former president george bush smoked so much weed when he was young and he took heroin - and yet all people are our to kick michael phelps in the ass.... WTF!

[FantasticBabblings]

Bush got away with his youthful crimes and he will get away with his adult crimes as well.

[iloveallecchianime]

That SHERIFF who was saying he was going to press charges CANT! They have to CATCH you with it to be charged. Not that you should even get a ticket for smoking a benign plant

[angryislander56]

I noticed that ricockulous cop! What would the

charge be do ya think? And more importantly what

can we photo shop Bush and Cheney doing so he

can make some charges against actual criminals?

[FantasticBabblings]

We don't have to photoshop anything . Just a picture of the two of them in the oval office should be evidence enough of crimes.

[FantasticBabblings]

Yeah. How are they going to prove what was in the bong with a picture?

[Ranblv]

I may be a cynic but I think kellogs just waited for a reason to lower sponsorship fees.

They just boarded the band wagon all too eagerly.

[FantasticBabblings]

I wouldn't be surprised. There is usually some motive other than the stated one.

[thizizliz]

He's likely to have learned a lesson regarding trusting pals. Just as the royals in England must. When you do things that should be private, make sure you're in private and trust no one with a recording device at times like that. Sheesh. Silly people freaking out over a little pot!

[FantasticBabblings]

Ah the innocence of youth. Trusting people. If he lives long enough he will get over that. I hope the little prick that sold that picture chokes on his corn flakes.

[thizizliz]

Total agreement here. It's sad, the loss of innocent trust, but remains a fact of life. More so for folk in the limelight. Great vlog as usual Phil.

[Furnifur]

He's only suspended for 3months and he's already gt tons of cash so who cares if he loses a few sponsors.

Anyone against masturbation or sex has severe medical issues and is the first person who should have marijuana!

Yeah drunk driving is way worse than being caught smoking pot.

I agree I don't feel bad he lost his endorsement and not for nothing if I had his title and endorsements I wouldn't let some little prick take my picture while I am doing something illegal like I am prone to do.

[FantasticBabblings]

You? Do something illegal? Why I never...

That boy will get by. If his endorsements all dry up he could be a high class hustler.

[Furnifur]

ohh sha sha I celebrate 420 my friend. Not 365 but oh yeah.

Yeah oddly enough some of his endorsements haven't left him yet but yes he could be a hustler easy although I would have to cover his face. Not that I would ever use a hustler because that is illegal and I am a good girl.

[3CoolKats]

After watching this I'm sure I'll now have a nightmare of being in a flood and people tossing me life preservers which resemble giant Fruit Loops that somehow manage to go up in smoke just before they reach my grasp.

[FantasticBabblings]

Nice dream!

[canucktunes]

Kellogg, the company that brought us Smacks, Fruit Loops, Frosted Flakes and their sugar addicted mascots. :)

[FantasticBabblings]

Exactly. Kellogg was supposed to be a health nut. Their cereals are now anything but healthy.

[stormyjayne]

Very thought provoking! (((HUGS)))