Is it possible that crazy people are the normal ones?

Is it possible that crazy people are the normal ones?
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You may be right. I may be crazy. But it just may be a lunatic you’re looking for. B. Joel
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When did bat shit become the benchmark of all things crazy?

Description : When did bat shit become the benchmark of all things crazy?

Last Answer : Guano! There are diseases you can contract from bat guano that can give the appearance of insanity, like rabies. Apparently, it came from Bats in the belfry! I’ve heard both explanations.

What does it mean to look at someone as if the person is crazy?

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Why Me? Why must the crazy ones bother me?

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Where is the line between normal worry and crazy paranoia?

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What do you do that is crazy or crazier than "normal"?

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Is it normal to experience synchronicity on a regular basis?

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How can you be normal yet extraordinary?

Description : How can you be normal yet extraordinary?

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How, if possible, can you determine the moral or spiritual validity of any belief system?

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Is it possible for a person to become more extroverted?

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Is it really possible that all you need are placebos and not antidepressants?

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How come we deem some celebrities' baby names as "strange" and similar ones "normal?"?

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