Of course they can, all it takes is one person tryin' to out crazy the other before it spins out of control. Pretty soon it becomes a contest of who has the more special backstory. Who's gonna prove them wrong when there's people like you willing to believe 'em?

[Marlin finally stands up, shaking his head, placing his foot lightly down on Aubergine to make sure she doesn't roll off anywhere.]

Me, I'd rather tell the truth and let everyone know I'm normal so they don't think I'm out lookin' for attention. The weirder their story, the more I want them to leave me alone.