Why do people pay $15 just to buy domains for these meme websites?

We pay $15 for frivolous things all the time

$15 is cheaper than a movie ticket and the creator probably got more enjoyment out of it. Also, sometimes getting a few giggles out of people is return enough out of an investment.

You're sucking the spirit out of this board

Because it’s cheap and fun?

Social commentary.

It's the proof that people have too much money and should instead give it to Sam Altman that will make a more efficient use of it for our collective wellbeing®.

You dont sound like a geek god.

I believe the kids say "it's for the lulz"

“I don’t like thing!”

Ok.

Hey, it’s approximately 13 upvotes a dollar. /s