You are going all in with this opinion.

You seem to find it hard that others don't see things the same way as you. To me, the MB seems like a niche product at best. Aimed squarely at the gotta have the latest, thinnest crowd. This large demographic you see, yeah, it doesn't exist. You also say this isn't for someone who has an intensive work/play load. I would agree 100%. Thing is, most of the people who just want a quality functional laptop can get one that doesn't carry that heavy premium. Outside of the hi res screen, there's nothing really compelling about this machine. Just like the original Air was not an $1800 laptop, this MB is not a $1300 laptop. Price it for what it is, it might be more appealing.
To me, MBA's are a better value, and if someone is not locked into OSX, there are plenty of laptops that offer a better bang for the buck; hi res screen included.
I'm not sure where you see these millions of customers. Apple will probably sell between 6-7 million computers this year. I reckon the vast majority will be iMacs, MBAs, and MBP's. The MB will appeal to a smaller crowd; people like you. Once the price meets the performance, it may appeal to an even larger group.