Perhaps it's not a perfect analogy, but one that is similar, is the situation with strip clubs. We go to see the dancers. That's why we go to the clubs. From my perspective, the DJ is not a requirement. A jukebox works just as well. Sometimes a DJ can add a bit of diversion, but just as often, they are just a distraction and some DJs seem to just like to hear themselves talk, and can become quite annoying. So, from my perspective, you could remove the DJs without detracting from the experience.
Maybe they have value for the dancers, by "talking them up". I don't know, but if I were a dancer, I'd rather keep my tip, and do without a DJ.
So while you might enjoy watching cheerleaders and paying $80 or more for a seat, I wouldn't.
So to me it is similar. DJs, like cheerleaders, can provide brief entertainment, but are not part of the reason we go to the clubs (or watch games).
Oh, and hating football is as un-American as hating motherhood or apple pie!

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