Well, in that spirit I would like to use this blog to air a grievance, and that grievance involves one of Canada's putative icons, Wayne Gretsky, aka., The Great One. For me, the emperor has no clothes.
Readers may recall that last year, during our federal election campaign, Gretsky, a resident of the U.S., took it upon himself to extol Stephen Harper, pronouncing the latter as "wonderful to the country" and "one of the greatest prime ministers ever." Ever since then I have avoided all products associated with his name, most notably his wine label. I am happy to add his new whisky to my boycott list.
Vindictive and petty? Perhaps. But it is also immensely satisfying to exercise my power as a consumer.
Wayne is dead to me.
It's sad to see great athletes become hucksters.
ReplyDeleteI guess for some, Owen, riches and fame are never enough.
DeleteGretzky realized how badly he had stepped in it as he watched Harper's fortunes decline. What made it far worse was his attempt to distance himself, claiming he makes appearances with all sorts of politicians. That one fell, deservedly so, as flat as a sheet of ice.
ReplyDeleteI remember that as well, Mound. His 'explanation' forked no lightning with me.
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