Dude that's a picture of Artemis Fowl in your avatar I know it is.
Let's compare-
Evo is a once a year event. There are TWO THOUSAND (thanks for the info Steven
) people registered for it thus far, and there is still a month to go!
If you've got any passion whatsoever for any of the games on the roster, or fighting games in general, your interest is at least piqued for what's going to happen at Evo. I don't even play any of those games and I'd still like to see some vids and if Daigo's going to continue to hold his crown or get dethroned (odds are, no, but that's why you cheer for the underdog).
Not to mention the trip. From here to Vegas is what, 14 hours? That's an epic road trip. I've had more fun on road trips with people than I've had at the tourneys I get to (and sometimes due to the luck of the draw, vice versa).
Tourneys here are ****, and riddled with drama to boot.
August, I think your casual is showing.