Mike, if we were attempting to be rational we would sell our shotguns and stop by KFC for our fried chicken. Attempting to be "rational" is boring. There are many things in life it is better not to ask "why" but just do it and enjoy.

And me? I'm 75 and long ago gave up trying to be mature and reasonable. Seems all my acquaintances who tried that are now either dead or decrepid.

When an old man dies a library burns to the ground. (Old African proverb)