And how is this different from major league sports franchises? Does Mr. Morford find those similarly creepy? If not, he needs to explain the difference, because I sure don't see any. Lots of people seem inclined to habitually whip themselves into a euphoric frenzy by gathering with a mindlessly hollering mob. I don't understand the attraction, but I do understand that it's the same phenomenon, regardless of the ostensible purpose of the gathering.
Just like their Fag Fests.