I think it is the whole cult mentality. Something that is suppose to be intelligent and cool, becomes loved by the masses, even if they have never seen it. The same thing can be said about something that is hated, per say, Microsoft. There are so many people who complain about Microsoft and their hatred for the company, when infact they know NOTHING about the industry or the company itself. It is simply \'cool\' to hate the company.
I think Citzen Kane is over-rated trash.