USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
Some people in sport put bums on seats. They are worth the money. They make neutrals watch a sport they wouldn't normally watch, and when they play, they increase viewing figures exponentially. Tiger is one, roger federer another, Thierry Henry, Lionel messi, Christiano ronaldo, etc. They are all worth the money. Corporate sponsors wouldn't bother otherwise.
Cilla black used to earn about 16 mill from the BBC, so did Jonathan Ross. Were they worth it? Not to me. But the viewing figures justified it.
Big business. Yes, they earn the cash. Do they deserve it? Yes, if the shares, profits, and dividends pay out, then yes, why not reward the high performers.
I have way more issues justifying the wages of mediocrity. Premiership footballers who you have barely heard of making 50k a week, minor e list celebs on big brother, what ever.
Most golfers need to win their money. With that might come endorsements, but for most, these dry up when the winning stops. A few super stars continue, but they are the cream, the rest sink into obscurity. I don't begrudge the few who make it.
Cilla black used to earn about 16 mill from the BBC, so did Jonathan Ross. Were they worth it? Not to me. But the viewing figures justified it.
Big business. Yes, they earn the cash. Do they deserve it? Yes, if the shares, profits, and dividends pay out, then yes, why not reward the high performers.
I have way more issues justifying the wages of mediocrity. Premiership footballers who you have barely heard of making 50k a week, minor e list celebs on big brother, what ever.
Most golfers need to win their money. With that might come endorsements, but for most, these dry up when the winning stops. A few super stars continue, but they are the cream, the rest sink into obscurity. I don't begrudge the few who make it.
