Though I doubt it, it could be a sign that people are not as optimistic as they seem. Only 37% of people watched the Inauguration. That is a big drop from the first Obama inaugration which was at 60%.
http://www.gallup.com/poll/160055/fewer-watch-obama-second-inauguration-first.aspx
http://www.gallup.com/poll/160055/fewer-watch-obama-second-inauguration-first.aspx