I doubt that it has anything to do with the Aztecs. Pika and I conferred on this and we have come to the conclusion that it is merely a matter of cultural evolution. If there is one thing that Americans can claim it's that we are on the higher end of popular culture. The state of the evolution that mexican wrestling and soap operas are in is where we were in the 70's and 80's.
I present exhibits A-D:
A. B. C. D.
It's sad really. Like hearing the list of charges during an arraignment after a week of binge drinking in a third world country.
Prophet out.