I think they are bored and engaging in a game of "annoy the bear". It usually doesn't end well, no matter how good of an idea it seemed at the time.
Attempting to hide the political in this "math" thread was about as see through as a skin tight, soaking wet, thin, white t-shirt on a set of double Ds. And no, I am no planning on posting a picture so I can join those going on vacation.