Its a famous saying in hindi among delhites, that ’’Dilli Dil walon ki hai’’, i.e Delhi is of people who have heart. You can find everything you are looking for. It is surely the gateway to India, although the monument stands in Mumbai. About your specific question, If you want to spread a rumor, go do it, best chances r u will suceed, as people are just looking for fun in anything. Today its monkey man, in the past it was Lord Ganesh sipping milk, one day it was rumored President (Dr. Shankar Dyal Sharma) has expired, he had to appear in fron t of news crew to proove he is alive. So you can expect anything of people of delhi.
Although delhi is a city no delhite will ever want to leave. For a tourist its one of the best place to land in India. Make sur eyou don’t land in summers, you might not be able to take the tempratures easily. Its a gateway to all the cities in north. Or spend some money and live like kings for just $1500, 1 week of royal life on the Palace on Wheels. Rest next time.