The left and the liberal media is enamored with the idea of being subjugated to a monarchy type government. That's the reason they haven't gotten over the fact that "Queen Hitllary" lost the election.
I don't think that is it, more than likely people have unsatisfactory (below expectation) lives and live through the exploits of others...as evidence I would submit the way sportsmen are worshipped.
And I have absolutely no idea as to why anyone would give a toss what someone else is doing, particularly if it doesn't directly affect them.