Why do some people think that Michael Phelps is cocky?

Question

They also think that he is full of himself. I don't get it.

Even in the last olympics, he gave up one of his spots in a race so that his teammate could have it.

Answer 1

Well I'm sure no one here knows him, so how can they call him cocky? And even if he is, so what he can be cocky look at what he's achieved.

I agree with Spaced 100%

Answer 2

I don't know. He didn't do anything for me think he is cocky. Cocky is Alain Bernard.

Answer 3

It's obvious: 6 golds with  6 WR (and counting).  Envy... pure envy...

I'm sure he's not.

Answer 4

That is all CONFIDENCE not being COCKY..GO MICHAEL.

Answer 5

Yeah, he doesn't seem that cocky....

I mean, dude, what about those Frenchmen in the relay race who said they were going to obliterate the United States?  I think THAT'S pretty cocky.  

Answer 6

He is not cocky! I mean he's like so nice and laidback. I love him. And, I give him props for not being cocky at all because if I were an amazing swimmer like him, it would be hard not to be cocky.

Answer 7

I don't think he is cocky or arrogant.

I think that others might feel that way because of how much media attention he gets.

Answer 8

Actually never thought that...I believe he is confident and with good reason.

Answer 9

No he is supper hot and he is not cocky!!!

Answer 10

My god..the man is great!!! He can be cocky if he wants! He earned it...but maybe they are mixing up 'perfection' with cocky?

Answer 11

its probably just because people are jealous of his sucess........

i personally think he's really down to earth and amazing....

it's not his fault that he has natural talent...

Answer 12

i don't think he is.

Answer 13

I've seen a bunch of interviews that hes done and he doesn't seem to be cocky at all! In fact, he seems REALLY humble and gets embarrassed sometimes when they say that he is the greatest Olympian in all time! I mean he deserves that title, a because he puts so much effort into wat he loves to do. It's not like he goes around bragging about it, its us who r doing that for him! He has great sportsmanship. Like in the 2004 Olympics he gave up his spot on the relay team to give it to his RIVAL, in which they won the gold and could've had the chance to match Mark Spitz's record of seven gold, but no he gave it up and cheered his team on! And with the race against the French, when they were on the podium he each gave them a hug and said they did a great job, after they were talking smack about the Americans on how they were gonna smash them! It obviously shows whos the better man! So anybody saying that hes cocky and full of himself obviously haven't been paying attention to Michael Phelps at all because hes the farthest thing from it!

Plus he is wat every girl dreams of a guy to be. ... . I' ve seen like every video of him, and he's the shy - sweet type who's really funny and likes to make people laugh and smile (And when asked about girlfriends and such he gets so embarrassed and blushes like crazy! ) who's really humble and doesn't exactly think that he's like the GREATEST athlete in, well, ever. Plus he has a H.O.T. body and is sooooooo GORGEOUS!

Answer 14

Actually yours' is the first time I've heard that.  That French swimmer is the only one who's referenced any disrespect to Phelps that I know of.

Answer 15

i dont think he is.

Answer 16

They are J-E-A-L-O-U-S!

Answer 17

I don't think that he is cocky at all.  I think that he is very focused and folks may mistake that focus for *********!

Answer 18

5 words:JEALOUSY...

HOT.HOT.AWESOME Swimmer

Answer 19

i agree, Micheal is awesome and not cocky at all. He was really considerate of that teamate and has worked so hard for what he has gotton done. He tottaly deserves each and everyone of his medals!

GO PHELPS!

Answer 20

I dont think he is cocky at all i think he is a well grounded individual  

Answer 21

Ryan is the one who's cocky...I know deep in him he's jealous to Phelps. When gets home he's probably like "I can't beat Phelps!."  lol

Answer 22

Jealous on his  success...