Wasting in line

There's been some mention of waiting in line lately to get in/get food items, whatever.

And we all see people waiting outside places for interminable lengths of time to get... what is it now, exactly? Or are they just there "to wait?"

You know what I'd wait in line for? Led Zeppelin tickets.

If anyone likes waiting in line or can defend it, have at it. I respect all opinions.