I think the fact that he was a young, fresh faced kid is also making a difference. If it was a pervy, old, drunk creep on the street, people might be singing a different tune.
That speaks to the sexual intent of the cheek peck as well. The reporter is young and pretty and of course female. I don't think the kid would be as eager to jump Peter Mansbridge. So it goes back to treating women equally or not.
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