Look for the Reason

Some people join cults because...
1. They are looking for a family environment.
2. They are looking for a reason for living.
3. They are looking for something that they think they are missing in life.
Some people fall in love with serial killers because...
1. There's a "bad boy" factor.
2. Forbidden love.
3. They themselves have the same feelings and admire someone who acts on them.
People like to stare at fires because...
1. Even today, fires are an amazing thing that can keep humans alive.
2. They are warm, bright, cozy, everything a human wants in life.
3. It's something nice to stare at while you're in deep thought.
Children are more likely to laugh at slapstick comedies than adults because...
1. The humor for the most part is simpleminded.
2. Adults think they are above it for the most part.
3. Physical humor is a huge part of it which children for the most part find hilarious.
People collect things like beer mugs, ceramic dolls, and owls because...
1. It's a nice hobby to keep them from losing their minds.
2. It's something to look forward to everyday in this dreary world.
3. So they can turn them in for money.

Some people like serial killers because it really is a toxic mixture of forbidden love. Harley Quinn in "Batman" is the perfect example. She's a psychiatrist who falls for her murderous, psychotic patient, The Joker. In a way, it's obvious that Harley Quinn isn't all there because of the Joker being able to turn her bad. However, that's not the only way of looking at it. The Joker is a master manipulator, and he could turn even a very smart person crazy given enough time. I think there are a lot of factors that go into this kind of thing, but I think that the most common is that people just want was is forbidden. Always being on the light side gets boring. Sometimes, you just need to experience the dark side.