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user-inactivated · 4060 days ago · link · · parent · post: 'Fake' Sign Language Interpreter Marred Mandela Memorial.

When Obama wasn't busy taking selfies at a memorial. Thanks, Obama. Stay classy.

user-inactivated · 4060 days ago · link ·

Bush with Bono was my favorite. Seriously though, how does a lifelong politician make that sort of mistake? I genuinely don't understand.

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thenewgreen · 4060 days ago · link ·

How do 3 lifelong politicians make that mistake? Don't forget who else was in that photo. Michelle Obama seemed to recognize how improper it was. A very sophomoric move.

As for the interpreter, it takes some brass balls but more likely psychopathic behavior to pretend you know sign language, especially at an event of that magnitude. Sounds like he's been doing this for some time now, I wonder how prevalent bad interpreters are?

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user-inactivated · 4060 days ago · link ·

Oh wow I didn't actually read the article. I've always assumed, for the record, that I could do the sign language that you see at big concerts. It looks kinda like dancing with less emotion.