Dropping hats

Is it just me? Is it the product of the myth that is popular culture? Is it some other indeterminate factor? Or will Americans get excited at the drop of a hat? If you've ever watched Pimp my ride then you'll know what I'm talking about. In fact anything American seems to portray their ability to become over excited just like that.

In fact I'm going to put it to the test. I shall find an American and drop my hat in front of them. If they do not jump around like a crazed mental patient then I shall throw such a tizzy as is unimaginable.