You would think having Michael Phelps, winner of eight gold medals and America’s hearts, at your party would be a good thing. Okay, yes, he seems a little like a tool, but think of the publicity you’d get for that appearance. Plus, the girls would come a-running. But if the infamous bong-picture-seen-around-the-world wasn’t indication enough that Phelps might bring trouble, word has it eight other people were arrested in connection to the incident.

For those who have had the good fortune of not watching every single news outlet and each magazine ever published cover the news, here’s the recap: Back in November, Phelps attended a party at the University of South Carolina where some either really smart or really dumb (I haven’t decided yet) person took a picture of the Olympian smoking out of a bong. The picture resurfaced on the cover of the News of the World and all hell broke loose.

Up until yesterday, the scandal focused pretty much exclusively on Phelps. It was all about how he disappointed fans around the world and Kellogg dropped him faster than desperate girls drop their standards on Valentine’s Day. But now, the blame has been spread around and Columbia, S.C.-based WIS-TV is saying seven people have been charged with drug possession and one person with distribution.

Not only that, but the television station also claims that police have got their hands on the notorious bong in question. Supposedly, the cops found the goods after the owner so wisely put it up for sale on eBay for $100,000. The owner was not at the party, but is still one of the eight being charged. All that being said, the Los Angeles Times is reporting that police will not confirm WIS-TV’s information about the arrests or the online bong auction.

True or not, Phelps doesn’t exactly seem like someone you’d want around a party. Not only does he supposedly lay out large amounts of money for bets on beer pong (and what college students can really match that?), he brings a whole lot of unwanted attention to the activities going on within.

He’s not the only celeb I wouldn’t want hanging around though. Lindsay Lohan is hot (usually), but you know she’d be the girl to get so wasted, you’d have to carry her home as she puts up a fight and she’d be too drunk to even hook up with. David Hasselhoff may be “The Hoff,” but he’d totally drink all the alcohol then proceed to eat all your food. And do I really need to explain why Chris Brown wouldn’t be welcome?

All in all, you’re probably better off with the average tools who come around. At least they won’t make tabloid covers.