Originally Posted by Russ

I can't stand Cox however he's right, any opinion can be ridiculed however it has to be remembered that ridicule can often cause a reaction and no matter how petty or unwarranted that reaction can be, the person doing the ridiculing is going to be responsible for their actions.

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Here's an example. I really can't get my head around those pyjama-type striped trousers bodybuilders often wear in public. I think they look pretty stupid.

If I went up to some 20 stone bloke wearing them and made fun of him for wearing them should I complain if he smacks me out for it? He wouldn't be right in doing that however my making fun of his choice of clothing would be unlikely to get a smile and high-5 from him.

Should he get a sense of humour or be aware that wearing odd stuff like that opens him up to ridicule? Hell yes of course.