Did anyone see the new Gary Hall, Jr Barbarsol commerical. It is about time swimmers get some good endorsements besides Speedo and the other swimming apparel companies. Madison Ave has really come a long way in the last few years. You would never see a swimmer in a commerical a year after the Olympics before. It is nice to know that all the endorsements aren't going to Phelps even though the boy more than deserves whatever endorsements he get. I mean Phelps is out of this world.
Originally posted by SwiminONandON
Gary Hall annoys me ... though I respect his tremendous talent, and find SOME of his antic funny ...
Edited to add: yeah to swimmers getting endorsements and to someone other than Mike or Amanda getting them (love both of them)
I know Mel Stewart does that low calorie beer commerical where he swims against the pool and she gets out early.
Originally posted by SwiminONandON
Gary Hall annoys me ... though I respect his tremendous talent, and find SOME of his antic funny ...
Edited to add: yeah to swimmers getting endorsements and to someone other than Mike or Amanda getting them (love both of them)
Gary does annoy me too but he does have alot of Olympic medals.
Originally posted by Larry
The problem with Gary Hall Jr. (imo) is that he hasn't figured out that swimming is a team sport.
He's figured out swimming just fine and has the hardware to prove it.
Originally posted by Larry
I'd be more inclined to buy a product pitched by Hall Sr, Phelps, Vendt, Crocker, Malchow, or just about anyone besides GH Jr.
I'd be more inclined to party with Phelps and Hall, Jr personally.
I have to admit, I'm a big fan. I have always looked forward to his races and have made a point to watch them. First of all, he's fast, but I also love the strutting, the flexing, and the outrageous get-ups. It makes me laugh out loud and want to cheer for him all the more. His behavior isn't out of control or overly rude, it's just fun, and I think his personality attracts even more viewers to these events.
Gary Hall annoys me ... though I respect his tremendous talent, and find SOME of his antic funny ...
Edited to add: yeah to swimmers getting endorsements and to someone other than Mike or Amanda getting them (love both of them)
Originally posted by Larry
Gary Hall Sr. was on those two amazing men's Olympic teams in '72 and '76 and didn't feel compelled to act like a jerk.
Well, in the 1976 Olympics, when each country could send 3 swimmers in each event, Gary Hall Sr. himself said that the men's US team would strut through the Olympic Village towards the pool, with an American Flag and a broom, chanting "Sweep! Sweep! Sweep!"
I think that ranks up there with "play them like guitars."
I was Houston a few weeks ago and I saw a billboard that had a swimmer on it. It wasn't any "big name" just someone doing fly. But still, a swimmer is a swimmer. I had to laugh though when I saw that it was advertising beer...couldn't help but think how fitting. :D
Originally posted by swimrat
I think if swimming was a team sport we'd all be playing water polo.
I don't think that swimming is a team sport in any way,
Swimming is a team sport?? I didn't get the memo. I never thought that swimming is a team sport.
