"The fundamental appeal of bowling has more to do with basic human nature than many other endeavors where the goals are more abstract and harder to achieve. In bowling, you roll a ball to knock down a set of ordered pins and if you manage to roll it just right, you get to destroy that order. You create chaos. But only for a moment. The order returns, and you get another chance to smash it. No wonder people enjoy it. What better way to vent frustration?"