At the time, the idea that Elvis Presley was alive and well and had faked his death in 1977 was widespread. Many believed they’d seen him. Many jokingly said they had, while many others admitted they hadn’t but hoped the rumors were true. English teacher John Bottiglieri himself said that Elvis had “been over for dinner seven or eight times. I make those sandwiches he likes, that’s why I think he keeps coming back,” Bottiglieri informed, “You know, the fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches.”