Why are people so threatened by the Wii?

[Steve 3.2]

This behavior happens all the time.  People often get caught up with their favorite sports teams, car companies, and even the choice of a Mac versus PC.  Many like to think that whatever they own/support is the best.  It's only the fanatical few who cannot accept when something else is equally as good or better than theirs who make the whole group look bad.  And when you're in a venue like this, you're bound to find a few of those 'nut jobs'.