I have to admit NuggetHoarder makes some convincing arguments. If the sky doesn't fall, that just means I picked up some new hobbies and skills. I'm reminded that I need to reconnect with my brother-in-law who's a general surgeon.

As for people who mock this level of preparation, who cares? It doesn't matter what people say. Use your own reasoning skills. If you play sports, then you fully understand that all the talking outside the game doesn't show up on the scoreboard. What matters is how you play the actual game.