I find that if i run out of inspiration trying a few loops will get me going again, Often trying to copy the loop, I might not get mine to sound as good as the original, but i usually learn something along the way. and I also use them Distorted up quite a bit, but I usually cut loops out of other tunes for this.

Loops defiantly have a use for me, but yes i would be happier if i didn't need to use them, maybe one day when i grow up........