So it goes in many a tumultuous relationship: one party wrongs the other party, apologizes, and then they have make up sex. This is exactly what just happened to Michael Phelps and Subway…minus the sex part. After he was dropped from cereal juggernaut, Kellogg’s, fellow-endorser, Subway, finally decided to speak out as well. However, instead of a slap in the face, and the whole “you don’t deserve me!” spiel, Subway happily opened its arms and accepted Phelps’ apology for the recent photos that feature him taking a bong rip.

The Happy Couple

Despite the rough week Phelps has experienced, at least he has assurance that he can still walk in to a Subway location stoned, hold his head high with pride, greet and high-five the teenager behind the counter, and stock up on his sandwiches AKA munchies (probably for free, at that).

Subway admitted that although they are disappointed with Phelps, they still want to give him a second chance,

“Also like most Americans, we accept his apology. Moving forward, he remains in our plans.” -Subway (eat fresh)

The truth is, we all make mistakes. Subway recognized this, and we’re glad that Phelps isn’t losing all of his endorsements. He’s still a phenomenal athlete, and hopefully one who can appreciate a second chance. In the words of one of our favorite cartoon characters, we at THE POP FIX hope that Phelps will…

“Just keep swimming.”- Dory, “Finding Nemo”

Screenshot from "Finding Nemo"