Federer charity video looks a bit of a PR "fake"

[TheCheese]

Someone is using their fame and wealth to help people and you're complaining about it being a PR move... Really?

He has no obligation to help anyone at all. Jeez.

[NadalDramaQueen]

Originally Posted by Tiebreak100

I agree, do your charity work in a private and discreet manner. Federer like in everything he does, travels with an entourage of photographers snapping every false move. It looks like he is exploiting the misfortune of others to promote the Roger Federer brand, which is rather distasteful. I would not be surprised if all the poor children are kitted out in the horrific and cringeworthy 'Rf' gear.

Be honest, how many RF shirts do you own?

[Emet74]

Where's the RF gear???
Someone forgot the memo!

[sbengte]

Originally Posted by Emet74

What do you mean by "fake"?

Roger was shot in front of a empty screen in Dubai pretending to interact w/ kids and then digitally inserted into footage of the school???

But the word "fake" hasn't much meaning here.

I am guessing here that the word OP intended to use was "contrived" , and not "fake".

[zagor]

Originally Posted by Devilito

Big name celebrities have managers, handlers, accountants, lawyers and secretaries that set up their schedule. This week you’re playing a tournament, next week you’re doing a charity PR event that we’ll use as a tax write-off. It doesn’t reflect poorly on Federer, but it doesn’t reflect on him in terms of anything special. All of us would be doing the same thing if we were in Federer’s position. It’s standard stuff guys, deal with it. You want me to be impressed? I will be if he quits tennis and spends all his money and the next 30 years of his life in Africa trying build something lasting on a large scale and dies a poor man without leaving millions to his spoiled kids. That would be something. As it stands now it’s just some rich guy using charity work as PR and tax write-offs.

So basically according to you, an individual can either be a complete fake or a Mother Teresa.

You do realize most people fall somewhere in between?

[tennisbuck]

Maybe the money that is being donated to charities is fake...

[lawlaw]

Wow. Just wow. Some of the comments on here amaze me and serve to remind that it is better to keep your mouth shut rather than prove to the world just how foolish you are.

Roger is one of the nicest guys out there. This is a fact, one I can personally attest to. He does lots of charity work and uses his own money and success to help those that are less fortunate. Not everything is publicised, but publicity helps bring awareness to a cause which in turn spurs others to use their fortunate positions to help those in need. Unless this video had been produced it is doubtful the majority talking utter drivel on here would know about the cause of pay it any attention. It's highly doubtful any charitable acts could be claimed by such characters.

As for Roger reading the story to children in English, it happens to be the official government language of South Africa. Hence why Oscar Pistorius' case is being heard in English. Perhaps some of you should learn a little about the world before trying to find fault with those trying to do good in it?

Roger is a beast in competition, clearly, his trophy cabinet attests to this. Obviously he knows how good he is and with that comes a degree of arrogance which all serious competitors possess and display in varying ways. For everything he has achieved in his short time on Earth he has handled himself incredibly well. If anyone has the right to brag, he is certainly one of them. The pressure of competing on tour is one thing, the pressure and commitments he faces each week, month and year are simply phenomenal. That he takes it all in his stride tells you something of the measure of the man.

Obviously there is the usual banter about favourite/disliked players on this forum and it is all taken with a pinch of salt. However, when a man gives of himself to benefit others he doesn't necessarily need a standing ovation, but trying to tear the guy down is quite pathetic. I joined this forum to read and learn the thoughts of tennis players from around the world. It's a little disheartening to see people have don't value their time, instead choose to spend it publishing deliberately spiteful things such as this.

[jwjh]

Originally Posted by sureshs

Nadal would never star in a fake video

You mean Shakira and Nadal were lovers?

Anyway, I think why the video seemed weird was because there was no background music.

[B A Y]

Originally Posted by lawlaw

Wow. Just wow. Some of the comments on here amaze me and serve to remind that it is better to keep your mouth shut rather than prove to the world just how foolish you are.

Roger is one of the nicest guys out there. This is a fact, one I can personally attest to. He does lots of charity work and uses his own money and success to help those that are less fortunate. Not everything is publicised, but publicity helps bring awareness to a cause which in turn spurs others to use their fortunate positions to help those in need. Unless this video had been produced it is doubtful the majority talking utter drivel on here would know about the cause of pay it any attention. It's highly doubtful any charitable acts could be claimed by such characters.

As for Roger reading the story to children in English, it happens to be the official government language of South Africa. Hence why Oscar Pistorius' case is being heard in English. Perhaps some of you should learn a little about the world before trying to find fault with those trying to do good in it?

Roger is a beast in competition, clearly, his trophy cabinet attests to this. Obviously he knows how good he is and with that comes a degree of arrogance which all serious competitors possess and display in varying ways. For everything he has achieved in his short time on Earth he has handled himself incredibly well. If anyone has the right to brag, he is certainly one of them. The pressure of competing on tour is one thing, the pressure and commitments he faces each week, month and year are simply phenomenal. That he takes it all in his stride tells you something of the measure of the man.

Obviously there is the usual banter about favourite/disliked players on this forum and it is all taken with a pinch of salt. However, when a man gives of himself to benefit others he doesn't necessarily need a standing ovation, but trying to tear the guy down is quite pathetic. I joined this forum to read and learn the thoughts of tennis players from around the world. It's a little disheartening to see people have don't value their time, instead choose to spend it publishing deliberately spiteful things such as this.

Well said!! and we have a beautiful country! Look it up sometime!

[Tiebreak100]

Originally Posted by Emet74

Where's the RF gear???
Someone forgot the memo!

The children are clearly distracted/distressed in the photo. Behind the camera the 'RF' clothing has just been brought into the room - hence the joy on the face of the Rog.

[mariecon]

Originally Posted by lawlaw

Wow. Just wow. Some of the comments on here amaze me and serve to remind that it is better to keep your mouth shut rather than prove to the world just how foolish you are.

Roger is one of the nicest guys out there. This is a fact, one I can personally attest to. He does lots of charity work and uses his own money and success to help those that are less fortunate. Not everything is publicised, but publicity helps bring awareness to a cause which in turn spurs others to use their fortunate positions to help those in need. Unless this video had been produced it is doubtful the majority talking utter drivel on here would know about the cause of pay it any attention. It's highly doubtful any charitable acts could be claimed by such characters.

As for Roger reading the story to children in English, it happens to be the official government language of South Africa. Hence why Oscar Pistorius' case is being heard in English. Perhaps some of you should learn a little about the world before trying to find fault with those trying to do good in it?

Roger is a beast in competition, clearly, his trophy cabinet attests to this. Obviously he knows how good he is and with that comes a degree of arrogance which all serious competitors possess and display in varying ways. For everything he has achieved in his short time on Earth he has handled himself incredibly well. If anyone has the right to brag, he is certainly one of them. The pressure of competing on tour is one thing, the pressure and commitments he faces each week, month and year are simply phenomenal. That he takes it all in his stride tells you something of the measure of the man.

Obviously there is the usual banter about favourite/disliked players on this forum and it is all taken with a pinch of salt. However, when a man gives of himself to benefit others he doesn't necessarily need a standing ovation, but trying to tear the guy down is quite pathetic. I joined this forum to read and learn the thoughts of tennis players from around the world. It's a little disheartening to see people have don't value their time, instead choose to spend it publishing deliberately spiteful things such as this.

Very well said.

[Tropikal_Knights]

Originally Posted by lawlaw

Wow. Just wow. Some of the comments on here amaze me and serve to remind that it is better to keep your mouth shut rather than prove to the world just how foolish you are.

Roger is one of the nicest guys out there. This is a fact, one I can personally attest to. He does lots of charity work and uses his own money and success to help those that are less fortunate. Not everything is publicised, but publicity helps bring awareness to a cause which in turn spurs others to use their fortunate positions to help those in need. Unless this video had been produced it is doubtful the majority talking utter drivel on here would know about the cause of pay it any attention. It's highly doubtful any charitable acts could be claimed by such characters.

As for Roger reading the story to children in English, it happens to be the official government language of South Africa. Hence why Oscar Pistorius' case is being heard in English. Perhaps some of you should learn a little about the world before trying to find fault with those trying to do good in it?

Roger is a beast in competition, clearly, his trophy cabinet attests to this. Obviously he knows how good he is and with that comes a degree of arrogance which all serious competitors possess and display in varying ways. For everything he has achieved in his short time on Earth he has handled himself incredibly well. If anyone has the right to brag, he is certainly one of them. The pressure of competing on tour is one thing, the pressure and commitments he faces each week, month and year are simply phenomenal. That he takes it all in his stride tells you something of the measure of the man.

Obviously there is the usual banter about favourite/disliked players on this forum and it is all taken with a pinch of salt. However, when a man gives of himself to benefit others he doesn't necessarily need a standing ovation, but trying to tear the guy down is quite pathetic. I joined this forum to read and learn the thoughts of tennis players from around the world. It's a little disheartening to see people have don't value their time, instead choose to spend it publishing deliberately spiteful things such as this.

well said. agree with everything you have said 100%