? for the shrinks: why do players do THIS....?

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There's a seat open. It's been open for over an hour. We play on, nine-handed.

Finally, a new player arrives, rack of chips in hand, and is about to sit. What do you think happens at this instant?












"Dealer, I want that seat!!!!"

Usually followed by another player who says, "No, **I** want that seat, and the rules say that since I've been here longer than you, that it's mine!"

WHY DO PEOPLE DO THIS??? It drives me nuts! That seat has been available for an HOUR, and nobody wanted it until the new player arrived.

Please, somebody explain this one to me.