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Usually, especially in our American society, as things become more mainstream or popular, the usual approach is for people to do it half-assed (i.e. dieting, fashion or voting). Not very many people put in the time and effort to research something new, gather all of the available information and then make an informed choice on whether or not its for them. Instead, most just go do what seems to be the popular thing to do at the time.
Personally, we don't mind the gawking so much in that we've come to expect it over the years. Granted, so people are able to watch and make you feel like you should be getting paid for the show while others give off a more sensual vibe as they watch. We rationalize it with the idea that, "Hey, at least they had the gumption/balls to come down and see for themselves.
A & L