Yes, it doesn't help that a large factor of the appeal of programming is that we don't have to deal with the complex and irrational system of human interaction.
I always wonder when password cracking tools will take this method into account, and iterate over a database of popular song lyrics, phrases, speeches, and such. I suspect this won't be feasible forever.
Although it's not /really/ homebrew, most of the use of a hacked system is for game mods. I know that the Super Smash Brothers. Brawl modding community is on fire with mod projects, but that's the most popular title by far.