by DrucocuI agree with that. I might actually help a friend do it, without questions. Kind of ironic, since I wouldn't do it willy-nilly for myself. Maybe it's the audience? A sense of loyalty? I'm a bastard in many ways; but I am loyal to a very select few. Moreso friends than family. The only family members I give a shit about are also friends.
Some say that blood is thicker than water; but maple syrup is thicker than blood... and that means pancakes before family.
I believe it’s the loyalty aspect for me as well, it removes any hint of emotion from both parties. And as you said there’s also a bit of showmanship to it as well, to prove that you can do something so mindless is quite intimidating. And we all know that's the end game for everyone. Who's the Biggest Baddest Wolf.