i started watchin a couple years ago when a bar i was in had the wsop on...it was during the day when the alternatives were soap operas or cnn. 2 years later i've made a little money and lost a little more playing poker myself, and still enjoy watching it, both for entertainment as well as education. i've always enjoyed playing cards so i suppose i'm naturally inclined to enjoy this, when most other people wouldn't.
once upon a time i thought golf on tv was a waste as well...