I have been anti-lawn since my first year horticulture classes. But I have discovered most people are afraid of plants and people are sheep they will do what the neighbors do. Ands since it is a billion dollar industry in this country it is a no brainer, nearly all the "gardening" stuff in the garden centers is just for grass, one can "cook-book" it, no thinking required.
Grass is good for wiping your muddy boots on, as long as it isn't mowed
