There were Gamestop true believers for Christ's sake, who knew they bought in high and would probably not get out before it crashes, but still let themselves convinced their disposable income that month was worth the price of sticking it to the man.
It was a fun time though, and watching hedge funds lose billions of dollars in value definitely was worth the 100$. The way I see it, the fun went on for months, way better entertainment value than movie tickets in that time. And I still have some GME and AMC to remember that glorious time.
If the value was real to you there is no arguing, likewise i spend more on inputs to grow tomatoes every year than the market value of what I get out, for similar reason. but I'm sure you are aware someone that repeated the line about sticking it to the man is still laughing about you believing it and getting left holding the bag.