wolfriverjoe 1,523 #1 December 12, 2013 I think this is ridiculous enough to belong in the Bonfire, but because it contains the names "Mandela" and "Obama", it would get moved here pretty fast, so... The so-called sign language interpreter at the Mandela memorial service was not using any sign language known to any deaf people. He was pretty much randomly waving his hands and fingers around. He now claims it was a "Schizophrenic Episode" and that he is a "Champion Signer" but there are videos of previous incidents where his sign "Interpretation" was random hand waving. Watch the video in the link to see the difference between the poseur and the real sign interpreter. I don't know much ASL, but even I can see that the gestures and movements made by this idiot are fake. NPR story with video: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/12/11/250179179/fake-sign-language-interpreter-marred-mandela-memorial Chicago Trib story about the "Schizophrenic Episode": http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-mandela-deaf-20131211,0,3884935.story"There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #2 December 12, 2013 I can only guess, there isn't a vetting process in SA.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #3 December 12, 2013 I think we need a BillyVance evaluation of the "signing". "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #4 December 12, 2013 It just seems crazy to me to put yourself in the spotlight like he did knowing he had no clue what he was doing. From reports it seems this is not the first time he has been called out by the deaf community in SA for signing nonsense.You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #5 December 12, 2013 wolfriverjoeHe now claims it was a "Schizophrenic Episode" apparently he's also been hospitalized for violence and other things guy was just a few feet from a lot of very public world leaders - what if he snapped and went at someone...... Does "President Biden" strike terror in anyone's heart? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #6 December 12, 2013 rehmwa Does "President Biden" strike terror in anyone's heart? Nah, he's actually a pretty funny, jovial guy. Boost morale and all. Anyhow, I predict that more than one supervisor at the Secret Service is getting his head rolled right about now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #7 December 12, 2013 Andy9o8Anyhow, I predict that more than one supervisor at the Secret Service is getting his head rolled right about now. oh cripes - are they back in Colombia again? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
okalb 104 #8 December 12, 2013 Andy9o8 Anyhow, I predict that more than one supervisor at the Secret Service is getting his head rolled right about now. I thought they got their heads rolled last year when they were in South America Time flies like an arrow....fruit flies like a banana Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #9 December 12, 2013 Only in Afrika When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickjump1 0 #10 December 12, 2013 Skyrad Only in Afrika We had our shot at Ebonics.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #11 December 12, 2013 I will not buy this tobacconist, it is scratched. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #12 December 12, 2013 okalb *** Anyhow, I predict that more than one supervisor at the Secret Service is getting his head rolled right about now. I thought they got their heads rolled last year when they were in South America get your own joke ... ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #13 December 12, 2013 The guy is troll of the year, as far as I'm concerned. Should have said he did it for the lulz.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #14 December 13, 2013 We have the actual translation: http://digg.com/video/real-sign-language-interpreter-translates-mandela-memorial-impostors-signs "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 806 #15 December 13, 2013 This is good I'm sorry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #16 December 14, 2013 http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/aD02WQN_460sa.gif "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #17 December 14, 2013 1969912 http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/aD02WQN_460sa.gif Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
