Why would anyone want to parallel park. I'm going to bed.

I think it depends. The scenarios they always taught in my driving classes as a teenager never have actually been something I've had to deal with IRL. Either there is no room to park or plenty of room to park. I've literally never naturally encountered a space big enough to fit, but between two other vehicles so I've always been able to just move to the right until straightened out and stop.

Depends on the car: mostly how bad it's turning circle is.

Yes, but you're not alone (my partner tends this way).

maybe a little to consider it "easier" - I put them on par with one another, both simple as fuck.