I know a sponsor doesn't reflect Olympians or the Olympics in general. But, don't you think it's funny how Mcdonalds is such a huge sponsor?
I understand Nike, it ties in with sports.
I understand 24 Hour Fitness, they need to be fit!
I understand Vitamin Water (Although normal water is still better).
But, Mcdonalds is pretty much what every athlete will tell you not to eat if you ever wish to make it to the Olympics.
It's pretty much what you want to eat everyday if you want to be immobilized by your own weight while WATCHING the Olympics in front of your television.
When a sponsor sign someone (or something, shouldn't the sponsor be backed by what they're putting money into?
Example: Volcom sponsors a skateboarder. Would you see that skateboarder go to a photo shoot wearing Element?
No! Because the skateboarder would back what he is sponsored by.
In this case, I understand it's different since it's an event being sponsored. But, athletes want to eat healthy.
Another example of an ironic sponsor: Politicians supporting peace!
Haha, just kidding. Seriously, imagine this;
Hitler promoting diversity. (apologies for the touchy name drop)
Mcdonalds is something EVERY Olympian wants to avoid.
Hitler is someone you don't want to come in contact with if you fit in the category "diverse".
Anyways, my questions;
1. Do you find this as ironic as I do?
2. Who would be most qualified to sponsor the Olympics?
3. Do you agree with my thoughts? Yes/no/why?
>>> NOTES/DISCLAIMER;
I understand Mcdonalds is not comparable to Hitler and we should not belittle what atrocities Hitler has committed. I was only making an example of the vast difference between Mcdonalds and an Athlete.
I understand Mcdonalds is just a company and money is money and it's not going to get turned down just because Olympians wouldn't get caught dead eating it.
My point is that VIRTUALLY all sponsors are backed by the Sponsored.
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