I think, as more or less a unique point in cryptocurrency history, that these people who promoted it also got around nothing. Many 'diamond hands' (such a strange concept for such a volatile asset) in this community it seems.
They're trying to buy hope. Life is hopeless for a very large part of the population - if you play your cards just right, work hard and sacrifice lots, you can barely survive and make rent.
Putting your last $50 into stupidcoin might help you break out of the Groundhog Day-esque horror that is working class USA.
Wow, these replies right there. Some people lost a lot of money.