I wouldn't put it past him. I think he is being entertained watching people do what he says. I actually saw a guy in line that had a mask and a cut nylon over that. I told him loud enough for people to hear, "why don't you just tie a clear plastic bag around your neck". He looked at me and said "would that work", I answered "Perfectly". Everyone around laughed but he didn't seem to understand what they found funny. This is what lack of o2 does destroys the brain. That is why developing brains should not be smothered.