To understand what happened, it really helps to understand exactly what a scratch is.

When John severely damaged the Beat Mesa on your planet, and sent it off to Skaia to release its temporal energy there, you could view it as a kind of "request."

It's been a long journey, John.

I believe one of the most valuable lessons that comes with growing up is gaining the wisdom that gently informs you when it's time to retire a meme.

Was he gullible to believe this?

Or is the fact that I'm asking just further indication of my own gullibility?

Feel free to continue shifting the definition of the word to suit your convenience.