reasons being many and all are legit, but..here are a few:
~we were forced to; it was a school project worth many points. you don't just not do homework.
~its fun. we're nerds yes. making websites are fun.
~we were bored. when you have nothing to do but sit on your butt in front of the compter, creating
a website is a pretty good idea
~the book is good. read it...absorb it...love it
~the movie is equally good. watch it...absorb it....love it
~the paintings are awesome. oogle at it...absorb it...love it