why are you assuming the were 'chucked about'?

I've had a cat who loved to be underhand tossed up into the recliner. She'd run up to the top, jump off and come back for me to do it again. It was the funniest thing ever and she was particularly more playful than any other cat we'd ever had. This was pre-everyone owned a smart phone days. If you look around, you'll find a few videos of pets who like to be underhand tossed onto chairs or beds. These cats do not have panic induced stress on their faces...they look quite accostumed to it and nope, i don't have a problem with it...but the first cat i see walking around protesting their treatment...i'll be all over that and ready to catnap. Er...defend.