Racing pundit and all round @rsehole John McCririck had his pinky finger cut off as punishment for making "offensive gestures" when appearing at the Sha Tin Sprint Trophy in Hong Kong in the late 90s. Apparently when he signed to camera that the 9/4 favourite was beaten by a 10/1 outsider, 3 female dignitaries fainted and the race sponsor had to be held back until the police arrived.