Phelps Goes a Little Insane in the Membrane Last year was Michael Phelps' year. Phelps won eight gold medals in the 2008 Olympic summer games resulting in over $50 million in endorsement deals for the 23-year-old from such companies as Subway and Kellogg's. But one month into 2009, pictures of the Olympic hero smoking MARIJUANA from a bong surfaced, causing an uproar. Back in 2004, at the age of 19, Phelps was caught driving under the influence and faced an 18-month probation. Now, many feel that Phelps should be dropped from endorsement deals because he is a role model and has been caught, again, doing something illegal. [continues 385 words]