Lolz, it does seem to be a bit of a prerequisite here in the US.

Folks in other countries that have experienced more direct effects of bad money are likely to be more inclined to understand

You've gotta be sufficiently against-the-grain beforehand for sure. Bitcoin can't be your first transgression against the system. Like a repeat offender that commits more and more serious crimes, Bitcoin seems to be something you have to build up to.

Probably