@Amplify it felt but it wasn't. Remember they aren't living in a time like ours, contaminted by a few decades of peace. They had just survived near decimation by robots, people are still living in absolute fear of robots, but now they found a peaceful robot they can trample on. They'll definitely vent their horrible emotions on that poor robot. Of course not everyone has this putrid mentality, as proof the E-Team exists, but most people are easily impressionable and easily manipulated by news and marketing. It's for this very reason that Mob Mentality not only exists but can be clearly observed in today's society.