Is there anyway to make a Mississippi straddle/live straddle profitabl

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I was playing 2/5 NL at the World Series and tons of players were straddling. I mean usually I see a one guy who is a total maniac doing it occasionally or someone who is extremely stuck. But literally ½ the table was doing a Mississippi straddle. Other than creating a loose image is there any time when doing a Mississippi straddle or live straddle can be a good strategy move? I appreciate your opinion.

Thanks,
Paul