I just don't get poker

I've spoken to people who love it. They've tried to teach me; to explain the intricacies and skill of their precious, beloved game. But as far as I can tell it's nothing but lying and luck. Yes, you can throw away cards and change your hand with some sense of purpose. Or guess the odds and vaguely, sort of, hazard a guess as to what people might have. Ultimately, however, winning just comes down to bullshitting people. You can do it with nothing if you're a good liar or with a strong hand if you're lucky. Woo. What fascinates me is how it's considered such a manly game. I think it must be an alpha male thing where winning lets you claim superiority. Despite the fact you might as well just roll dice, “First one to six has the largest cock!”