Cam Newton explains why he’s more proactive and open on his instagram stories

[Saca312]

With the emergence of a whole new Cam Newton on his instagram story comes the controversy surrounding morality and ethics. For some groups, his eccentric use of language on a large public platform can be offensive to them, considering Cam liken to a lighthouse, lighting the way towards the path of true pure character and moral values as a role model. For others, they can actually find the humor and fun in seeing more of Cam’s day to day activities.

Anyways, nearly a week ago, he comes out and explains just why he’s letting fans see his true self.

The main message? To motivate the young people:

”I just want to inspire young boys... to know yo ass ain't got to rob or do none of that illegal poo, to damn get the bag as these young boys say”

Whether you agree with his use of language or not, you have to admit he truly is inspiring in his own special way. Showing off how he’s working out, loving life, and putting in the hard work - that’s the true message. The focus isn’t on the language but rather the action. “Look at my growth. How I came from stealing laptops to being a renown physical nightmare on the field. Put in the work, and you’ll get there too.”

That’s the message he wants to bring by being more open about his life.

[lightsout]

What the older people complaining miss is that this connects to younger people. It's foreign to them, but the kids understand it. Teens and 20-somethings can pick up on fake words and body language. Cam acting like his normal self (read: like he acts around his buddies when he's at the house) on social media shows the youth that look up to him that he's "like them". He's a normal guy from Atlanta when you strip away the physical talent. This is a positive thing. It's easier to accept "work hard and you can be a success too" when the person saying it walks, talks, and acts like somebody you recognize, and more importantly, somebody who is authentic in how they carry themselves. At the very least, it makes them appear to be more honest because you don't feel like they're lying to you with their display.

[cookinbrak]

Wow, links to reddit. We have arrived.

[raleigh-panther]

57 minutes ago, cookinbrak said:

Wow, links to reddit. We have arrived.

Lol

[The Pieyed Piper]

4 hours ago, lightsout said:

What the older people complaining miss is that this connects to younger people. It's foreign to them, but the kids understand it. Teens and 20-somethings can pick up on fake words and body language. Cam acting like his normal self (read: like he acts around his buddies when he's at the house) on social media shows the youth that look up to him that he's "like them". He's a normal guy from Atlanta when you strip away the physical talent. This is a positive thing. It's easier to accept "work hard and you can be a success too" when the person saying it walks, talks, and acts like somebody you recognize, and more importantly, somebody who is authentic in how they carry themselves. At the very least, it makes them appear to be more honest because you don't feel like they're lying to you with their display.

[SpeedOFLight]

I enjoy his Instagram videos. It doesn’t bother me much but wish he would slow down on the profanity. I do respect someone for being real and not compromising themselves. I myself have toned down content on my social media due to young people but that’s life I guess. Anyway, keep pounding Cam and bring home that Lombardi! 

[Ricky Spanish]

If you don't like it don't watch it.

I don't like "motivational" instagram posts because I find them cringey and pointless, so I don't watch them. 

I only find out about this stuff because of you people. 

[The Pieyed Piper]

25 minutes ago, Cracka McNasty said:

If you don't like it don't watch it.

I don't like "motivational" instagram posts because I find them cringey and pointless, so I don't watch them. 

I only find out about this stuff because of you people. 

remember when a 'thumbs up' was a surprising surprise? now it's a validation. 

not really sure to feel about self hype vids myself.

[FugAllY'all]

In this day and age, I basically only apply one test to a professional athletes actions: are they breaking the law or league rules? This one passes.

 

It's why I never understood the TO hate, and it's still a damn travesty he wasn't first ballot. Yeah, he was the poster child for diva dickhead wide receivers, but so what? Never got in trouble with the law or the league and his impact on the field was second to none at that position. At 36 years old he was still running past any defense that dared single cover him. 

[GRWatcher]

My mom would say he has a potty mouth. Not cursing, not insulting .... just don't talk like that in church. It's no big deal, people say "$hit" all the time. If that's him being comfortable to get a message across to the audience he wants and it works, I say go for it. That's a word that's used when people are excited or nervous or frightened and his use tells the kids that it's okay to be excited or nervous or frightened. $hiiiit, even Olsen uses it on the field. 

[The Pieyed Piper]

I was told mt first word was sh!t. Why? ask Mom.

[Cary Kollins]

This definitely needed a new thread.

[GRWatcher]

24 minutes ago, The Pieyed Piper said:

I was told mt first word was sh!t. Why? ask Mom.

We need an approving laughing "pie" sooooooo bad.   

[Snake]

Cam does need to be careful about triggering people. Although his privilege does give him some leeway.