Miming Disaster

Ok, inquiring minds want to know; What inclines anyone to want to become a mime? And if someone were actually interested in studying for such a career/hobby, where would one find such a school? Watching a mime perform is about as exciting as staring at glowing light bulb and waiting for it to burn out. Although, I have always wondered (since mimes obviously do not speak) if they would say anything after I cracked them over the head with whatever was in arms reach? Or, is there a mime code of ethics that forbids conversation under any circumstances? Either way, I'm sure taking one out would be a real crowd pleaser, because let's face it ... nobody likes mimes.