A boo is a lot louder than a cheer.

Armstrong’s line points to a common asymmetry in public reaction: negative feedback tends to register more sharply than positive support. A single boo can feel—and sound—more forceful than many cheers because it carries confrontation and disapproval, drawing attention and shaping the mood of a crowd. Read more broadly, the remark reflects how criticism can dominate perception in competitive, high-visibility arenas (sports, politics, celebrity), where the sting of dissent often outweighs affirmation. It also hints at the psychological tendency to remember and react to negative signals more intensely than positive ones, influencing confidence, reputation, and decision-making under scrutiny.