Why does anyone care where Michael Phelps' father is?

Question

Even if it just so happens that his father is a deadbeat dad, WHO CARES?!!! It's not as if he would be the first or last father who didn't play a major role in his child's life. Are deadbeat dads important only when their children are famous athletes?

Answer 1

i didn't know that about his father... frankly its not my business... but now my opinion of mike has gone up as its great to see a guy doing well who... like me... comes from a "broken home"...  

Answer 2

ya same here

Answer 3

Apparently it's the same people who really believe that Paris, Brittany and some other poster people for dysfunctional behavior is important. Phelps accomplishment didn't come from his father. He did it through dedication and his feats shouldn't be diminished because of what his father is or isn't. Unless people really believe he didn't win or do anything himself, it was his dad actually out there. So in the overall schem of things. Michael Phelps is an outstanding athlete not because of what or who is father is but because of who and what Michael Phelps is.

Answer 4

Because Michael Phelps is a big part of the Olympic media circus. Give it a few days after the Olympic coverage is over and nobody will care where his father is, not even those in the media who seem so concerned now.

Answer 5

its just like, OMG miley this, miley that! like who cares! shes just a chick!

Answer 6

I was thinking the same thing when I read that in the paper this morning. Why does it matter especially if he was not around when he was younger. People are so noisy this days. What are they going to give him the dumb dead beat dad award. I know he probably does feel real dumb for not being around to see his child become one of the best of his time. But that's his loss. What is noisy America going to do next take his mom on Maury for a paternity test?

Answer 7

I just care about Phelps. His dad aint famous so i dont care about him.

Answer 8

I don't. It's pathetic and just something for people to talk about.

Phelps is a flipping Olympic champion and he's done this because he is truly great.  

Answer 9

Because America is all about delving into other people's personal lives.  You still haven't realized that?  If not, watch the news for God's sake and see how much c**p there is about celebrities personal lives as opposed to real world events that actually could affect the common person.

Answer 10

I don't!

Answer 11

No one knows the circumstances, so I agree why is this only an issue because he is famous.

let it go and just celebrate Michael's accomplishments!!!

Answer 12

Haha!!!  I was going to ask this very question.  Personally, I am sick of hearing about Phelps period.  He is an excellent athlete and accomplished a great deal but there are other people who deserve some recognition.  Besides, I have some car problems to worry about.

DRAGON 2008

"I BELIEVE IN U.S."

Answer 13

He is out there...in the US...remarried...and he and Michael are estranged.  It happens in a lot of families.  My father left us when I was 2 yrs. old....I spend no time on that...and that is the truth.  Stuff happens.

Answer 14

DONT KNOW DONT CARE            ITS GETTIN OLD ALREADY  

Answer 15

I am interested from a psychological standpoint - a case study, of sorts.

Answer 16

I think it's reported as an interesting fact that a person can lift themselves out of a difficult situation with hard work and dedication.