I think you may be taking this a little too seriously and I'm also considering you're being sarcastic though I'm not sure.

As far as I'm aware no one is making great claims of this being some UX masterpiece or it's purpose of being functional and from a cursory look it seems as if the purpose was for 'neat-o' or even 'pretty' factor. Also, have you considered it's intended audience? Not everything created has it's intended audience as, well, everyone. Myself and I imagine most people on HN understand it fine and actually enjoy it being presented that way (Therefore it does have function) as opposed to the standard way we've seen it for who knows how many years.

So, your prayer looks like it was answered before you even uttered it though going by www.phurix.net . . .