RENO, NV — Local conspiracy theorist Joy Behar went on an unhinged rant this morning, professing to a friend that she did not believe in the existence of dragons.
Though well-known for her bizarre beliefs, several friends expressed concern that Behar had finally gone off the proverbial deep end.
"She's lost it," said friend Danielle Adair. "We didn't think much of her telling everyone that Paul McCartney was replaced in 1966 by a look-alike. We tolerated her claiming the Denver Airport is controlled by the Illuminati. No one thought too much when she claimed the universe was created last Thursday and all of our memories implanted. But not believing in dragons? Joy's gone nutty."
According to sources, Behar proclaimed that people on television were speaking directly to her, mocking the idea of dragon belief alongside her. "This is why we need mental institutions," said friend Don Perry. "We're talking some Beautiful Mind level insanity. I just hope Joy gets the help she needs."
At publishing time, friends had become even more concerned when Behar claimed to also not believe in elves.
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