Olympic Snowboarder Shaun White Arrested for Public Intoxication and Vandalism: Is He Still a Hero?

by SodaHead Celebs Posted 2012/09/18 20:00:00

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	Yes	166 votes	41%
	No	239 votes	59%

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Airhead to OhSoNiceMe 2012/09/18 22:41:15

+1
It takes a lot more than a 9-5 job to be a professional athlete

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CrazyJason to OhSoNiceMe 2012/09/19 01:34:22

real heroes go ignored

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mixermadness 2012/09/18 21:46:15
WorleyGig 2012/09/18 21:45:35

Yes

+1
I forgive you Shaun!!

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mae 2012/09/18 21:35:34 (edited)

Yes

Yes. He got rip-roaring drunk, made some bad choices, and paid for it. He is forgiven. These actions are not at all characteristic of Shawn White, who has one of the most grueling training and work ethic of any Multi-gold medalists in the Olympics. For that, he remains an olympic hero. Looking for a perfect model/role mentor? Good Luck with that. It'll be a Long Search.

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Rdog 2012/09/18 21:33:32

No

Love that black eye. The real issue here is that you need an intervention regarding who you consider a 'hero'... We should start by looking at role-models and mentors. Let's begin...

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Lolita666 2012/09/18 21:33:25

No

He wasn't a hero in the first place.

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Elz 2012/09/18 21:31:06

Yes

that dont even sound like him but hey we all make mistakes because we're all human.

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moomoof 2012/09/18 21:30:50
BILL 2012/09/18 21:29:38

Yes

If you happen to be Snowboarder, and he did really great in the Winter Olympics, and Boy's will be Boy's

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Wulfdane 2012/09/18 21:27:14 (edited)

No

He was never a hero, though it would seem he is a bad drunk.

Do I think less of him? No, we all screw up. Hopefully he will learn from this.

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littlebuffalo55TBA 2012/09/18 21:26:29

Yes

Lol....It happens. Seems many were inconvenienced but no-one but him was injured. At least he was not driving.

Not sure I view Shaun as a "Hero"? I do see him as a very fine athlete who for the most part represents his sport well.

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angel face 2012/09/18 21:23:11

Yes

He's awesome. Love his talents. It's just like finding out that Phelps smokes weed. He's still an Olympic hero. He gave hope for the ones that want to reach where he's at. The name has just changed to White.

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dani 2012/09/18 21:21:11

Yes

I don't think of him as a hero.

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sυιcι∂εsυη∂αε~ 2012/09/18 21:19:49

Yes

Hell, he's only human.

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American Nate 2012/09/18 21:14:58

Yes

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Rustie 2012/09/18 21:12:00

No

But then, he was NEVER a hero.

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MrsB 2012/09/18 21:11:15

No

They all fall from grace eventually

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Dandydon 2012/09/18 21:04:27

No

Never heard of him....guess not...

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Justagirl 2012/09/18 21:04:12

Yes

+2
He's welcome back to Nashville anytime, however I suggest a different hotel.
;)

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SOUL4REAL 2012/09/18 21:02:25

No

Shaun White was never a "Hero" because a hero have done something "Heroic"! He a young man who can "Snowboard" really good. He's first a human being who is "Flawed" and he have made a mistake in life like the rest of "US"! Make Shaun will learn something from this!

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Bunk11 2012/09/18 21:01:12

No

I don't know that he ever was a hero, but he's too old to be doing this sort of stuff, especially if he wants to keep those endorsement deals. At least he accepted responsibility for making poor choices.

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All American 2012/09/18 21:00:20

Yes

A drunken hero.

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Sister Jean 2012/09/18 20:58:01

No

+1
sad.. Dad was my hero

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Shimaakburt 2012/09/18 20:53:17

No

u really dont have an excuse to be dumb and u never was a hero

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kmay 2012/09/18 20:53:05

No

A messed up winner.

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David (oYo) 2012/09/18 20:47:40

No

No he's a bleeding wanker.

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Duke----The Non Racist, Fun... 2012/09/18 20:45:22

No

+1
Never was a "Hero"

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luke 2012/09/18 20:43:59

Yes

It could have been far worse, he could have drunkenly run someone over and fled the scene, or have a drunken anti-semitic rant.

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MissAdventure 2012/09/18 20:40:06

No

+3
Athletes should never be heroes! Recognized for their skill? Sure. Role models? Yeah, some of them are good role models. But heroes? Get real!!!

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kent 2012/09/18 20:38:30
Green is a color 2012/09/18 20:37:17

Yes

+14
first of all, I would not consider him a hero. But that being said... Of course forgive him. He got drunk and made a few mistakes. No big deal.

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**Bessie** to Green i... 2012/09/19 15:00:29

+2

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Professor Wizard 2012/09/18 20:36:10

No

He looks weird without his hair!

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retrograve to Profess... 2012/09/18 22:03:09

It looks like its just slicked back.

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Arse-Whole 2012/09/18 20:33:32

No

+2
I don't have any problem with the occasional bender and jail visit but when the hell was this guy ever a hero?

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Joe Shwingding BN-ZERO 2012/09/18 20:32:35

Yes

+3
if Phelps can recover so can White.

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thє вluє wαndєrєr 2012/09/18 20:28:11
Alexis 2012/09/18 20:26:01

Yes

+3
People make mistakes, unfortunately being famous all of his are paraded around to public.

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Hope 2012/09/18 20:23:52

No

+1
I'm sorry, but at some point, when he decided he was going to become a professional, he took on the responsibility of being an idol to many young kids. I agree, he deserves to still be able to drink and party, but not to the point where its against the law, thats just disgraceful.

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