Indeed. They can't have us lowly non elites thinking our very own thoughts complete with our own reasoning abilities. Control becomes too much like work then.
Indeed. I understand the sentiment. I wouldn't have wished my wife to be lonely nor would I want her taken advantage of once I was gone. There are far too many only capable of using others.
The dark humor is clear and tongue in cheek describes it perfectly. Sadly, the AIDS crisis in Africa which leaves so many young children to be raised by their grandparents, in an orphanage, or on the streets leads me to believe that spreading this particular false tale will not necessarily accomplish his desire.