Barely a few days after Michael Phelps won a record eight gold medals and brought massive ratings to NBC's Olympics coverage, a minor backlash is already developing.
The world's greatest swimmer is being criticized for his desirability, his childish personal style, and even for "a general aura of doucheyness." Meanwhile, nutritionists are complaining that Phelps' professed love of Big Macs and endorsement of Frosted Flakes cereal will contribute to the obesity epidemic among kids who don't burn off 12,000 calories a day the way he does.
Next thing you know, they'll be making fun of his ears! But that would never happen, would it?
Oh, right.
Previously:
The Summer Olympics: You Can Run, But You Can't Hide