I wonder if the fluorescent raccoon told him to say that. So the guy who talked to a fluorescent raccoon said something about him 24 years ago, k Lets not forget who Kary Mullis was, he was widely known for his intense personal eccentricities, heavy use of psychedelic drugs like LSD, and extreme skepticism toward the fields of psychology and psychiatry. Mullis openly criticized modern mental health workers and psychologists, calling them "well-paid incompetents" and "modern witch doctors" He expressed public belief in astrology, UFOs, and the paranormal, and claimed to have once had a conversation with a fluorescent raccoon ghost Lifestyle and Behavior Psychedelic Use: He was famously candid about his past heavy use of LSD, crediting it at times with helping him grasp complex concepts, though it also created professional friction and led prosecutors to question his sobriety during high-profile contexts. Legal and Personal Turmoil: He lived a disruptive lifestyle, married and divorced multiple times, and in the early 1990s faced domestic abuse charges involving a companion, for which he completed court-ordered counseling.