Asking because I don't know, is it well known outside of tech circles? I've read about (and seen) Rpis sold as "attach this thing to your TV to watch football"

Asking because I don't know, is it well known outside of tech circles? I've read about (and seen) Rpis sold as "attach this thing to your TV to watch football". So I wonder if people buy it for that or because they respect XMBC