When you build yourself a pedestal that high, it's a long way to fall. And for them, the pedestal is constructed of toothpicks held together by the reinforcement of a bunch of strangers on the internet and they they weigh 300lbs. They're going to fall from that pedestal and they're going to fall often. It's gonna hurt. Edit: Also this " they are like a hot air balloon that relies on the constant hot air." is perfect.