All posts containing the tag: "bong"
Posted Apr 8th 2009 2:30PM by TMZ Staff
After getting some munchies at Rosa Mexicana in New York, swimmer/bong enthusiast Michael Phelps was asked if he was staying clean -- and he didn't exactly answer "Yes."

Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Talk Sports, Michael Phelps
Tags: bong, high, marijuana, mexican food, MexicanFood, michael phelps, MichaelPhelps, olympics, pot, smoke, smoker, swimming, video, weed
Posted Mar 13th 2009 2:06AM by TMZ Staff
We all know what was in that bong -- but when flat out asked by Matt Lauer on "Today" if he smoked pot, Michael Phelps shamelessly ducked the answer 100%.

Filed under: TV, Talk Sports, Michael Phelps
Tags: bong, marijuana, Michael Phelps, MichaelPhelps, pot, smoke
Posted Feb 16th 2009 3:15PM by TMZ Staff
The ridiculously stupid Michael Phelps pot investigation is finally over.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said today he was not going to charge Michael Phelps over that photo of him smoking a bong.
The photo was taken at a party in November when Phelps visited the University of South Carolina. Sheriff Lot defended his investigation by saying, "Michael Phelps is truly an American hero ... but even with his star status, he is still obligated to obey the laws of our state."
Eight other people were arrested in connection with the photo -- seven for possession and one for dealing.
UPDATE -- On his Facebook page, Michael Phelps released this statement: "I'm glad this matter is put to rest. But there are also some important lessons that I've learned. For me, it's all about recognizing that I used bad judgment and it's a mistake I won't make again. For young people especially -- be careful about the decisions you make. One bad decision can really hurt you and the people you care about. I really appreciate the support my family and fans have shown me and now I will move forward and dive back into the pool, having put this whole thing behind me."
Filed under: Talk Sports, Michael Phelps
Tags: bong, bonggate, marijuana, michael phelps, MichaelPhelps, pot, smoking, weed
Posted Feb 10th 2009 12:10PM by TMZ Staff
OVERKILL - noun - 1) the amount by which destruction or the capacity for destruction exceeds what is necessary. 2) excessive treatment or action; too much of something.
Eight people connected to that infamous Columbia, SC pot party where Michael Phelps was photographed taking a bong rip back in November have now been arrested by the Richland County Sheriff's Department -- seven for possession and one for dealing.
Included in Sheriff Leon Lott's arrest extravaganza: The suspected owner of the bong -- who wasn't even at the party -- but was allegedly trying to sell the bong on eBay for $100,000, according to WIS.
The bong is reportedly not responding well to Lott's questioning -- and is blaming it on a loss of short-term memory.
Don't worry -- Phelps is still a free man.
Filed under: Talk Sports, Michael Phelps
Tags: arrest, arrested, bong, bonggate, marijuana, Michael Phelps, MichaelPhelps, pot, weed
Posted Feb 10th 2009 12:05AM by TMZ Staff
Michael Phelps might have a way to get back some of that serious endorsement cash he's losing from that bong smoking scandal -- and all he's gotta do is switch up his smoking device.

Smokey McSpeedo's "extracurricular activities" have perked the interest of a Gurkha Cigars, who just offered Phelps a cool $25,000 to be their official "smokesperson."
In a letter to Phelps, Gurkha said, "We would like to provide you with the opportunity to do what you do best - smoke and swim. And while we can't help you with your swimming skills, we can definitely offer you the best of the best when it comes to the cigar world."
Filed under: Michael Phelps
Tags: bong, bonggate, Gurkha Cigars, GurkhaCigars, marijuana, Michael Phelps, MichaelPhelps, pot, smokesperson, spokesperson, weed