Because people can be very, very stupid.

( jim_bob can herd cats., Tue 19 May 2009, 22:50, archived)

it's pretty stupid to even care
what the majority hold as their favourite computer game character.
( Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag, Tue 19 May 2009, 22:51, archived)

WINNAR^^^

( Amorous Badger NAKED BEA ARTHUR PHOTOS 4U, Tue 19 May 2009, 22:51, archived)

There are a lot of pointless things in this world.
How some of them make news is frankly mind-boggling. Idiotic ducks being a case in point.
( jim_bob can herd cats., Tue 19 May 2009, 22:53, archived)

I'm not sure that something that will make people smile is pointless
especially not in a world that can be blimmin' depressing at times.
( Fluzzy namby-pamby pudding and pie, Tue 19 May 2009, 22:58, archived)

Perhaps
It still leaves me thinking "meh" though.
( jim_bob can herd cats., Tue 19 May 2009, 22:59, archived)