Mocking is always closer to the truth than idealization. I don’t understand why people take offense when you mock them? You’re doing them a favor, revealing the truth about themselves that they probably didn’t want to hear.
There are so many sciences that don’t have a real purpose. They are invented mostly to satisfy the egos of people that were involved. Here is a new one: alibabology, the subject being the life and accomplishments of Ali Baba. But, I’m not sure if there isn’t such a scientific discipline already.
