well yes
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The same with "canned laughter" in sitcoms. If you take the laugh track away, the comedy isn't really funny. It was an eerie and ominous realization.
One of the reasons I stopped watching TV.
Must have been PG Vince McMahon era wrestling.
Kayfabe for the win
I've shown this to my kids at events where the crowd is quiet but uncertain.
Just start chanting something that seems to align with the reason they're there and you'll get a significant portion to join immediately.