I see. Sort of like Rogan when Rousey was walking out at 190 and the fans were trying to touch her because she is a mythical like figure?
I know what you mean. It happens all the time when a new breed of fans latch on to someone like Conor. I'm sure the Irish lads will tell you he's either hit or miss over here. And be rest assured, a good portion of those Irish fans who went to Vegas went primarily for the piss up & the sun. It happened when our football team qualified for the European Championship - crowds were poor in the qualifying games, but the supporters were happy to go over to Poland and drink cheap beer. I think it happens in a lot of countries/sports, though.