>>19220897 (OP)
One of the biggest perks of being a former GOAT is having fans follow you even through your shitty post-GOAT periods
It applies to the Simpsons (Golden era) and WWE (Golden age/Attitude Era)
Once you reach that high of a peak, there are some people who aren't gonna just give you up just because you're a far cry from that you used to be. They'll forgive whatever shit you're doing now and only remember your GOAT period