Even before this story, his physique is so off-putting that even non-violent people with a shred of self-respect palpably itch to pop this slob in the face.
After THIS story, he'll have so many shivs in him by the end of lunch, he'll look like a porquipine....!
It is possible that Bernie was the one who pee'd in Mikes hat at the station.
"A shameful story...! Ummm....WHERE did he find these boys...?!"