Yes. Interesting topic.
I think about it like this: many people are feeling socially awkward and are not used to communicating with a fellow human. At the same time there is a great need of feeling a connection to the community.
The easiest way to accomplish this is to start ranting (who hasn't an opinion about weather, traffic...?), hoping it turns in to a nice conversation.
It's troublesome if the other person just keeps on ranting. Then you have to flee the negativity because it will only be depressing.
I guess the point I'm trying to make is: ranting as icebreaker.

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