I've ridden more ROS's than I care to remember.
Having been hit by cars 4 times I realize that someday the ride may be for me.
I think I would prefer it if everyone would meet at the park, dig a big hole in the ground, toss in a bunch of worn out bike parts, pour a PBR over the parts, toss the can in the hole, cover it up then ride to a bar and have a nice night.
Seems more permanent than a bunch of Fred's rolling around town not talking.
I know ROS is supposed to raise cycling awareness but people that don't ride have no idea what you are all doing on the road going 10mph, and since you are not supposed to talk it is kind of awkward to explain it to the rare motorists that ask.

Enjoy