The Bragging Bolt? More like the Amazing Bolt.

He might as well have raced in a straight jacket and a pair of skates. Usain Bolt, the World's Fastest Man, or the World's Fastest Superhuman, has put on a phenomenal display at the Bird's Nest in Beijing. The lightning Bolt crushes his competition, and makes it look like a piece of cake, seemingly jogging the last twenty meters. We should all gape at Bolt's Phelps-like athleticism, yet there are some who are complaining about his grandiose celebrations, berating Usain Bolt for being unsportsmanlike. C'mon, party poopers. Let the man have a little fun.

Yes, Usain Bolt does the equivalent of a Chad Johnson touchdown dance after he wins.

Yes, Usain Bolt starts to celebrate slightly before he reaches the finish line.

Yes, Usain Bolt shows great satisfaction when he speaks about his accomplishments.

Yes, Usain Bolt's ego is more like the size of a watermelon than a cherry tomato.

But you know what? He deserves to bask in his glory. To say that Bolt's actions are disrespectful to his fellow sprinters is ridiculous. He means no harm; he is merely acting out of pure elation. Just like Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt is visibly thrilled after he wins a race. Just like Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt does not intend to shove his victory down people's throats.

I am an advocate of good sportsmanship. I am also an advocate of deserved celebration. When a baseball player hits a walk-off home run, he deserves to jump up and down in excitement. When a football player picks up a key sack, he deserves to pump his fists in a satisfactory manner. When a basketball player hits a three to tie the game in the fourth quarter, he deserves to make the "raise the roof" signal to the crowd. When Usain Bolt sets world record after world record, he has every right to show a little emotion. Too much is rude, like Terrell Owens placing the ball on the Dallas Cowboys star at the fifty yard line as a member of the San Francisco 49ers. Usain Bolt is not rude. He is just having a good time. And I love every second of it.