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Old 08-18-2016, 10:50 PM   #241
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How come nobody hates Bolt's cockiness?
There was a fairly successful boxer who was cocky too. Some athletes are basically larger than life.
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Old 08-19-2016, 01:50 AM   #242
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Is it cocky if you are in fact the greatest ever?
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How come nobody hates Bolt's cockiness?
He is cocky, but he delivers at the biggest times. And he is the greatest sprinter ever.

But it goes way beyond that. He is a nice guy. He is respectful of the other athletes and the fans. He respects the media. He's charming. He's funny.

In a word, he's likable.

Him stopping an interview to pay respect to a medal ceremony and anthem, is all you need to know about why everyone loves him.

Plus, it is actually a pleasure - a treat - to watch him run.
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Old 08-19-2016, 11:42 AM   #244
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How come nobody hates Bolt's cockiness?
As Enoch Root mentioned, his cockiness is acceptable because unlike some athletes Bolt is not a ######bag. If he was a ######bag his actions would be constantly under scrutiny by the media and fans. But Bolt is a likeable guy and is a fan favourite so he gets a pass. His respects the sport and the other athletes.
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Nope. Can't say that I smell what the Rock is cookin'.
As it turns out, it's mostly cod.
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How come nobody hates Bolt's cockiness?
Because he also does this:

https://streamable.com/1oan

Sorry don't know how to embed that, he stopped his interview for the US national anthem.
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