My guess is because some runs are more notable than others, so people like nitpicking with them over runs that actually deserve the criticism. Everyone knows about Aqila passing up the Pepperoni since it is blown way out of proportion. Yet, you don't hear much about Kim from Charles Lindbergh who blew her load much worse than Aqila.
As for Bent Shaving Pan, I definitely agree with you on that one. I never ever felt sorry for Irish because she was way too slow. One room away guard? So did the Discarded Seal team have one too, but they also completed much more rooms and at a faster rate. And Brian was a lost cause second runner too. Look at Elisa from the same run use her time. Even if she did have a little extra time, it was still a great effort.