Originally Posted by
vkalia
I call BS on that. The pistolero thing is no different from a big V, or pointing one finger to the sky or whatever - it is a signature move but a relatively low key one. Compare that to Cav's flamboyant victory celebrations, for example.
The main reason the pistolero thing gets so much hate is b/c not only did Contador dare to beat Lance, but he also called him out with that whole "I respect him but dont like him" thing.
All the Lance fanbois have their panties in a wad b/c their hero got beaten & dissed by that skinny foreigner.
You're reading a lot into things. I simply think the pistolero thing looks stupid. I reminds me of Shooter McGavin from Happy Gilmore. I don't dislike Contador nor am I a Lance lover. I think they are both great cyclists and I think a lot of Lance-haters are underestimating his fitness and ability in this tour.
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