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Phelps' Latest Offer: Cigar 'Smokesperson'

See, who needs Kellogs?

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 10, 2009 9:03 AM CST

(Newser) – Finally, someone who appreciates Michael Phelps’ less obvious talents. Gurkha Cigars has offered the toking Olympian $25,000 to be its official "smokesperson," reports TMZ. In a letter, the company said it wanted Phelps to “do what you do best—smoke and swim. And while we can’t help with your swimming skills, we can definitely offer you the best of the best when it comes to the cigar world.”

In this file photo provided Kellogg Co., a prototype of a box of Kellogg's Corn Flakes with US swimming star Michael Phelps is seen.
In this file photo provided Kellogg Co., a prototype of a box of Kellogg's Corn Flakes with US swimming star Michael Phelps is seen.   (AP Photo/Kellogg Co.)
Cheer up Michael Phelps, at least someone appreciates your talents.
Cheer up Michael Phelps, at least someone appreciates your talents.   (Shutterstock)
Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps holds a press conference during the 3rd Global Competitiveness Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009.
Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps holds a press conference during the 3rd Global Competitiveness Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009.   (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps pauses as he answers questions from reporters before training at the Meadowbrook Aquatic Center, Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, in Baltimore.
Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps pauses as he answers questions from reporters before training at the Meadowbrook Aquatic Center, Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, in Baltimore.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
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COMMENTS
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Timinator2K
Feb 10, 2009 1:09 AM CST
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j83/Timinator2K6/ConFlakes.jpg
Mr.C
Feb 9, 2009 11:30 PM CST
25k prob isn't much for him - good free publicity for that one company mentioned
alienvv
Feb 9, 2009 10:00 PM CST
It is just ridiculous how cynical society may be..

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