I'm not ruling out that, as a sociable human being, he might like to have a little fun, and try out a carnival side show, and be open to patronizing superstitio

I'm not ruling out that, as a sociable human being, he might like to have a little fun, and try out a carnival side show, and be open to patronizing superstition, while out and about on a sunny weekend afternoon. I do take issue with the idea that such a triviality could so easily take a visibly obvious, and lasting emotional toll on him, and ruin his day.