I know, it's not dangerous but really think about it sitting in a darkened room with strangers listening to fat ladies scream is downright ridiculous, yet people pay lots and lots of money for a two-plus hour front row seat. Many of these things are downright dangerous. Some people spend their money on skydiving, skiing, bungee jumping, paragliding, workout classes and the list goes on.
Think of all the crazy things people pay money to do.