I find it amusing that people are so sheep-like in the way that the herd mentality just takes over. To be fair, I am not claiming any sort of immunity from this

I find it amusing that people are so sheep-like in the way that the herd mentality just takes over. To be fair, I am not claiming any sort of immunity from this effect, I am as guilty of it as the next person ... but it is quite funny in a sad way when you are able to step back and recognise it.