Your friends I am sure are a different kettle of fish to a high profile player who feed on appreciation even more than their fat salaries. An insult when performing to thrill can hurt. Eric Cantona’s flying kick in English premier league is a prime example.
Then again restraint has to be top priority for top athletes. A 14 yr old girl cannot be shamed for such behavior but her upbringing and surrounding can. Imaging the fans filling stadiums on weekends to spray the opposing performing stars than cheer their teams and appreciate the skills. Only shit house fans will be coming.
Also there is the racial issue behind all this. Not so long ago, natives here were freely abused, marginalized and restricted from such sports. When comes to abuse,a long way to go to heal the wounds and judged on equal footings.
