I dunno. Fred-mania, though short-lived, seemed similarly extra-rational. But I see your point.
And you'll no doubt recall the "rules" for Fred Threads required an obligatory picture of his voluptuous blonde wife.
I was a Fred fan back in the day; I liked him because he seemed a lot more grown up and practical than the other pack of clowns in the race. Never had that slavish devotion, though....