I think some people might be missing the idea that RPM is not necessarily about making an instant masterpiece (any more than NaNoWriMo is about writing the Great American Novel within the time constraints) as much as it is about kickstarting the creative process and getting inspired with new ideas to go further and do more. As others noted, sometimes the results are indeed surprisingly good--which is a nice bonus--but for a lot of folks getting involved, it's an excellent momentum builder for loftier projects.

It's Huey Freeman's "Black Power Fist" from the Boondocks TV show!