Today, Sports Illustrated unveiled this week's cover which features - who else? - Michael Phelps. The photo has the Olympic champion posing with 8 gold medals around his neck in a tribute to Mark Spitz, the man whose record he broke last week. Unfortunately, while Spitz's 1972 photo makes him look somewhat hip (even for the 70s), Phelps' setup has more of a cross-dresser vibe. 
Those huge red ribbons all linked together make it look like he is sporting some gawdy Project Runway dress rather than decked out in Beijing bling. Like everyone else in this country, I've become a Phelps fan (though maybe not a phan) during the Olympics. I just wish SI could have showcased him and his medals in a better way. Next time, "make it work."
The issue hits newstands on Friday.
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