We encounter this phenomenon most frequently on radio talk shows. When I've guested on more normal talk shows, talking about the Church, this effect is even more pronounced. I suppose these are the people who fall prey to aluminum siding salemen, etc. Any SubGenius who commits that mortal sin faces eternal damnation in the Christian Heaven. Even the people with enough savvy to catch some satirical aspects of SubGenius are taken in by other claims we make, such as that we are incredibly rich and well-connected.
People are always ready to believe the worst.
In other cities, though, it has reached epidemic proportions. I pointed out that this was like telling a spray paint manufacturer to stop all graffiti. For instance, there are many high schools where Christian students are not allowed to have a Jesus Club because of laws against church activities in public schools, whereas the SubGenius students DO have a SubGenius Club. The sanctimonious 'dignity' of New Age festivals is frequently marred by SubGenius stands manned by raucous revelers. It has led to fistfights.