scutterhawk":1stf6257 said:
Laloosh":1stf6257 said:
NINEster":1stf6257 said:
I don't follow Wilson's twitter feed, but there's a stark difference between doing it once in awhile and doing it all the time (tweeting pictures from the children's hospital).
As human beings we all want to be recognized for what we do, but you have to straddle the line between doing something so often that it comes off as a "look at me" more than the generosity itself.
One of the classiest things I've ever seen done was after the Colombine tragedy, it came out that one of the kids who died was in the middle of restoring a pickup truck. GM got wind of this, took his truck, restored it and gave it back to the family without a press release, media, etc. It was written about in one of the car magazines, but officially there was no record of it otherwise.
Now that's the epitome of class -- to not even seek or want the attention.
GM could have done the whole media thing and nobody would have criticized it....probably praised it of course. But it comes off as more powerful to keep things under wraps.
It's not unclassy per se to advertise your good deeds, but it very much depends on the frequency that you do it that determines it, IMHO.
Tweeting about it doesn't undo the act.
Curious if you've come across any information indicating that the kids or families that he visits think that he was doing it for the press or being disingenuous during his visit. If not, what's the problem?
It's usually the phony nobodies that jack jaw and try and deface the good deeds performed by others.
Some of the kids get thrilled that they get to have somebody of Russell Wilson's stature being filmed for all the world to see....It's a life changing event for some.
Think of it this way......Russell Wilson has butt-loads of money, he's already made it, so he doesn't need to keep doing this..... But he chooses to continue, even at the risk of being perceived as a glory hound to nobodies like NINEster, eh?
Again, this stuff isn't TERRIBLE....it's just eye rolling.
Doesn't matter whether or not I visit the children's hospitals myself. Nice try, as if that is what makes a person a good contributor to society. And even if I did do the "ultimate good deed" of visiting those hospitals, it wouldn't be broadcast here or even to most people in my circle.
Wilson being an NFL star puts more of the burden on him to do these "good things" than normal folk as that's what the modern day sponsored athlete star is "supposed to do", just like a starting NFL QB should dress up nice and not with headphones on his head (there, I said it).
I would call out anyone for this behavior, not just a football player, Seahawk, etc. Go on your Facebook scroll right now and differentiate between the "look at me" crowd versus the more low key people.
It doesn't bother everyone but there are those like me where the constant attention seeking gets tiring, whether it's showing off or informing others of their wonderful contributions to society.....A LOT. We're all entitled to our sprinkles here and there but to be a constant reminder is annoying.....I.M.O.
As far as Wilson is concerned, it is just another little thing he does part of his good guy persona that people are starting to PERCEIVE as being disingenuous. When it hits the national level and not just those annoying NFC West fans, maybe there's something to it.
You've heard the term "perception is reality" I'm sure. Fair or not, it's how the world works.
Kap went from being perceived as a good guy to a d**** within the course of 2-3 seasons. Is he really one? I'm not sure, but the national perception has him stamped out as such. His actions of late make it hard to argue against, and if enough people say it's true, it must be true.....right?
In case you think this is a witch hunt against Wilson, Peyton Manning's persona in recent times has shed a different light on his perception too.
Anyways, I never started this thread. And there are Seahawk fans not totally thrilled with his behavior.
In the end, fake or not, Wilson will be ok as will all here. :th2thumbs: