People are really over thinking this boo thing. When you decide whether to boo or not, you are not Commodus up there in the stands with your thumb stuck in neutral. You are merely juice. It is not a decision of class or morals. It is, do I want to now add juice to this crowd or do I want to withhold my juice?
Booing an athlete does not mean he hurt you or you want to hurt them, it is about how one can breathe life into a crowd in a way that everyone can get on board and elevate the atmosphere.
If you think that booing is either classy or classless and you have a moral code on who to boo and when, you have simply granted yourself more importance than anyone else will ever do.
Johnny will not be hurt by boos. He will see them for what they are, a fun crowd enjoying themselves. If he is ruffled by them, he is no different than any of the posters here still ruffled by his leaving. Trust me, he won't be.
Bring that juice.
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