The Finger Wag – Athletes using Twitter and Social Media to their Disadvantage

Justin Gimelstob is a tennis player with a problem.  He’s very loyal to his local coffee shop.

Yesterday, he received some very troubling news…

justingimelstob

(Justin Gimelstob)

I'm devastated, my go2 morning coffee bean is closing I literally considered buying it to keep it open. #fb On 4:33 PM Apr 12th 2010 from txt

Ah, but life goes on.  Right?  This morning was still rough…

justingimelstob

(Justin Gimelstob)

rough start to replace my go2 morning coffee stop, not feeling Peet's, I am utterly demoralized/depressed, any suggestions twitterworld? On 2:00 PM Apr 13th 2010 from web

How long can this go on? As the stages of loss progress, Justin has only so far only reached the anger stage…

justingimelstob

(Justin Gimelstob)

FYI STARBUCKS is NOT an option On 2:00 PM Apr 13th 2010 from web

I have a feeling there’s more to come.  And I love when people use twitter to tell developing stories rather than mindless chatter.  So cheers to Justin, seems like a good guy.  I wouldn’t mind having coffee with him someday…  Starbucks?

justingimelstob

(Justin Gimelstob)

FYI STARBUCKS is NOT an option On 2:00 PM Apr 13th 2010 from web

Sorry Justin!