I used to think the same too, but it really is just habit. Once you get used to it the “crack” sounds as good as the “pop”. About the only downside is you lose

I used to think the same too, but it really is just habit. Once you get used to it the “crack” sounds as good as the “pop”. About the only downside is you lose the skill to get out an old cork intact - the last few I have attempted I have absolutely butchered.