To grunt or not to grunt, that is the question

Awhile back, Brigitte posted an article about a gym that banned grunting by people working out in the facility, even to the extent of escorting those out who refused to comply. The gym was Planet Fitness, and despite one particularly disgruntled gym-goer (sorry, couldn't help myself...) who has been broadcasting his "God-given right to grunt" anywhere and everywhere people will listen, they are sticking to their "no grunts allowed" guns. Arguments seem to go both ways, with some saying grunts are just a means of showing off and intimidating people, and others saying they serve a legitimate natural purpose.

Nature or not, the gym is a place where a lot of people have to try and get along. Personally I think there are few things more distracting than a big sweaty dude moaning, groaning, and grunting on the piece of equipment next to me, not to mention I feel like scrambling out of the way like I'm gonna get crushed or something when he gets up off the weight bench and heads for the locker room. But if he can tone it down just a little and act like the human being he is, I'll try to ignore as many monkey noises as I can.