"OR.........perhaps he just did it as a counter to over-hyping."

Maybe, but counter it for what reason.....just to make himself feel better or hear himself talk? Can't think of any practical reason, otherwise. Maybe you can think of one. :>)

Besides, if you take on a "hyper" for any reason, you'd better be prepared for a war....in which case you might be a casualty, I might add. :>) Do you remember this from a prior message?

"Never try to teach a pig how to dance. It's a waste of your time and it annoys the hell out of the pig"

If you annoy that pig enough, he reverts to the wild and you're gonna get gored.