Weren't humans made in 'god's image'? And maybe people wouldn't really take it seriously if a talking badger walked around? Maybe it actually would...dopeness.

Also, he was weak from spending his time on the cross then was stabbed by the Spear of Longinus. If he was truly the Son of God and died for our sins, then that pretty much answers the 'Jesus is a normal man' question, I suppose, because he allowed himself to die.