Michael Phelps is the next Tiger Woods.

I don’t mean in golf or Phelps’ own sport of swimming, for that matter. I mean that if I see him endorse one more non-swimming related product, I’m deeming him the new Tiger Woods of advertising.

Woods, who is seen endorsing everything from razors to TAG Heuer watches, is everywhere. His face helps sell cereal. It’s a nice face, but I’m over it.

It appears that Phelps is next in line. According to CNN, Phelps is set to become the highest earning Olympian of all time, possibly bringing in a paycheck of between $30 and $50 million.

Don’t misunderstand: Phelps achieved something phenomenal in Beijing. He holds seven world records, and obtained the majority of the United States’ gold medal count. He clearly has every right to boast about his sporting good fortune.

Letting him enjoy his fortune, however, evidently requires that I should apply for a VISA credit card. If I want to support Michael Phelps’ success, I should really consider tossing my Diet Coke for a PureSport drink. At least a shoe commercial would be funnier.

Along with the rest of America, I was stoked to watch him win big at the Olympics. Truly exhibiting the Olympic spirit, watching him made me feel better after listening to the kooky age controversy over the Chinese women’s gymnastics team. I’d rather remember him for being that awesomely talented swimmer who kicked the world’s butt. There’s nothing wrong with earning a paycheck, but his endorsements would be much more believable if they stayed within the realm of improving your backstroke.

Endorsing McDonald’s? Sorry, Mike, but something tells me you did not get that torso indulging in the Big Mac diet.

I don’t care if he’s selling it. I’m not buying it.