What upsets people mostly is him charging $20 for an autographed pic. Well no one is forcing you to pay the guy.
He is a true icon of BBing
Believe me, newbie, it's not just his charging for his autograph that gets to people, but you throw in how he treats his 'fans' and you've got one
Incredible Jerk.
As for him being a bodybuilding icon? You're right, he is a bodybuilding icon - not in a good way.