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I think anybody that drives a Porsche has had experiences such as you describe. It comes with the territory. I personally have had people throw fruit at me, throw rocks at the car, and hold their nose and turn away. Screw 'em.
Virtually everybody recognizes a Porsche as a relatively expensive adult toy. I don't want anybody to get their undies in a bundle over my calling our favorite marque a toy. Sports cars in general are toys, i.e., fun but not very practical. They are on the other end of the automotive continuum from the minivan, which is terribly practical, but not much fun to drive. I own two sports cars, plus a minivan and a pickup, so believe me, I know the difference.
There are periods in life where it is possible to have a car that is a toy; 1) Young and unmarried, and 2) Old(er) and able to afford a second (or third, or fourth) car you don't need to haul babies, groceries and lumber in.
When people accuse you of buying your Boxster as a salve for mid-life crisis, just smile and say, "Damn right. And I earned it."
Then be glad you didn't have to settle for a Miata or a Harley.
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