I've noticed that this behavior only happens in groups of 2 or more. A single man will never throw anything, or smash a beer bottle on the ground, etc, but when in the presence of his peers, in an attempt to win the approval of his friends, he will let his inner cretin control his actions. It's quite pathetic when you realize how desperately he needs the acceptance of others.

I've casually observed "group think" such as this and it seems that men are compelled to throw objects and women are compelled to scream.

Out on the streets, miscreants in cars recognize bicycles as weak and helpless and they immediately identify them as a target.

Sorry for your experience.