Pie in sky idea?

When I was a kid and heard of a political party, I naturally assumed it was a party like I was used to attending. You know … balloons, cake, ice cream and similar fun!
It didn’t look so fun as I had to watch presidential debates and televised politics when my parents commandeered our single black-and-white TV with the rabbit ears antennas. The speeches went on and on, interrupted by cheers and applause. I guess…