Why does steroid use in sports surprise anyone?

Question

Steroids have been in sports for probably the last 30 to 40 years. In each and every sport they can provide that extra edge that an athlete may need. I don't know y people are surprised when they hear another athlete has been caught. Terry Bradshaw used em, Lyle Alzado used em, Barry and Roger used em, everybody does. When Canseco first stated that many athletes of all sports and backgrounds used em, the media laughed cause they didnt want someone like him to be right. Turns out that his words were just the tip of the iceberg. Let's face it. There everywhere. Even high schools. So y is anyone ever surprised anymore?

Answer 1

Because everyone still wants to think that that man who can kick a hundred and fifty yards, that man who can hit a ball clear out of the park and into the stands, that man who can tackle with such diligence and force.. People still want to believe in real life superheros. That's the whole truth. They want to believe that people can be all powerful and naturally born that way.

People want a superhero =) So others find a way to make them (even through medicinal use).

-Later Gator-

Answer 2

Simple: because the media are creating a hype. Most people are too lazy to make up their own mind and copy all the wrong information.

Most people also think steroids are dangerous, which is definitely not the case when taken correctly. The funny thing is that these critizicers are smoking and drinking. Which is in fact a lot worse than taking medications like steroids.