Why do people use keyboards as remotes?

Question

why use that big thing when you can use a regular remote

Answer 1

Makes you feel smarter and separate yourself from the couch potatoes.

Answer 2

Some TVs are set to use the keyboard as the remote. It sometimes makes it easier to search for something if you have a DVR or TiVO. Also some people get Internet through their TV's. They might be using it for Internet browsing.