Note that, back when it started (pre-GDPR cookie banners), this was pure malicious compliance in 90% of cases. Most sites didn't need a banner. Even post-GDPR,

Note that, back when it started (pre-GDPR cookie banners), this was pure malicious compliance in 90% of cases. Most sites didn't need a banner. Even post-GDPR, many use-cases don't need one.