Fat - nope, I suspect they believe it with all their heart.

on the lighter side, I was behind someone's car and there seemed to be photos all over the back of the car saying mind this car, Sammy (not the name on the car, I want to protect the parents identity) is on board, be careful how you drive because of sammy,  be  a responsible driver we have a prescious load etc 

AND yet they let Sammy climb all over the car from the back to the front!