Why do people do it?

[Dzonatan]

You seem to imply that a lone toon attacking a boxer is either jealous or stupid...
It's like saying you shouldnt attack someone much higher level than you because the odds aren't good. but damn, if you get that little tiny chance at it and succeed to kick his arse, even partially. That feels DAMN GOOD.

People like to have fun. They like to feel good. They try.
killing that 70 warrior as a level 57 mage is one of my fondest memories (granted, the fight took place in water, so he couldnt move much lol)
killing a level 38 melee NPC on my level 32 rogue was priceless.
soloing Onyxia felt real good.
If i saw a boxer in my level range, i'll probably give it a go. There are so many people that have no clue of the game, who knows, i might win :-)

I find it wierd to do something like that. Im sure satisfaction is something with has same value for some people, but for me something I cant touch or use towards my advantage has no value at all. Anyway there is a diffrence between being lucky and trying to swallow a whole melon in one chomp. Thats just IMO, dont take it personally.

I'll give you the same answer as above.
They saw you, thought they'd give it a shot.
Are people wiping repeatedly in hard mode instances all terminaly stupid?

PvP =/= PvE