Why an MBA? (genuine answer pls, not essays!)

The background:There was a time when I was adamant about NOT getting an MBA. I don't want to be in a traditional corporate job so I didn't see the point in pursuing what I saw as a corporate degree. My friends were (and still are) getting MBAs left and right while I stood firm in my "No MBA for me position."
I was looking into pursuing a Masters in Communications. I'd taken the GRE, was working on a writing sample, and had figured out my school list. My sorority sister had graduated several years ago from one of the programs I was looking at and I wanted to get her perspective on the program. She was in the process of getting her MBA from Stern and told me to go for the MBA. Why did I listen to her? Because she'd been where I thought I wanted to go so she had personal experience to validate her advice. She told me to research schools and take the GMAT just to see where I landed.

My Reasons:
I found that I was kind of like the character in Green Eggs and Ham. I kept saying how much I didn't want an MBA, but I'd never actually researched the degree. When I took the time to do so, I realized that the MBA is EXTREMELY flexible. People used the MBA from a wide range of industries. Plus programs seemed to allow for taking a few classes in other schools at the university. I realized that I could tailor an MBA to my interests. I was also surprised to find that classes within the MBA programs also piqued my interest. The exposure I could get to my new industry through clubs, recruiting, and a summer internship also appealed to me. Doesn't hurt that the MBA positions me better for higher management level roles and can help me secure an even higher salary. So if the degrees basically cost the same, why not go with the degree with the higher earning potential?
Basically, I want the MBA because it gives me so many options to change my career. I can have a great time away from the rat race for 2 years. Most importantly the male/female ratio is heavily in my favor :-p