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I didn't want to be the first to say it. I found her tears/crying to be almost forced. I felt the dad was more genuine, as he stayed mostly silent, but seemed to be trying very hard to not completely break down.


I didn't want to be the first to say it. I found her tears/crying to be almost forced. I felt the dad was more genuine, as he stayed mostly silent, but seemed to be trying very hard to not completely break down.
She was definitely rehearsed and the questions were coached and practiced beforehand.Call me cynical, skeptical, unsympathetic, whatever other insult you want. I feel worse for the grandfather. The mother, while devastated, seemed to me to be almost rehearsed or acting, or at least coached, on The Today Show.
She was definitely rehearsed and the questions were coached and practiced beforehand.
I'm not saying she doesn't believe what she said or she isn't grieving, but she definitely was going over a prepared speech. (And, benefit of the doubt, she wouldn't have been able to get through it if it was candid.)
Absolutely.She was definitely rehearsed and the questions were coached and practiced beforehand.
I'm not saying she doesn't believe what she said or she isn't grieving, but she definitely was going over a prepared speech. (And, benefit of the doubt, she wouldn't have been able to get through it if it was candid.)
So you think she isn’t grieving? That she is pretending to be sad but priorities getting her nails done? Heck, she was going on vacation 2 weeks ago, her nails could still be done from then.I agree - I was pretty sure someone else got her ready for the interview when I noticed her nails were even done. - Half the time, I don't get around to that for happy occasions. It would be the last thing on my mind if I was grieving.
So you think she isn’t grieving? That she is pretending to be sad but priorities getting her nails done? Heck, she was going on vacation 2 weeks ago, her nails could still be done from then.
So you think she isn’t grieving? That she is pretending to be sad but priorities getting her nails done? Heck, she was going on vacation 2 weeks ago, her nails could still be done from then.
I read that poster’s comments to mean the exact opposite— that the mom was grieving (and therefore needed someone else to help her rehearse what she was going to say and help her to dress and make herself look presentable for tv.)
I have to wonder if her job as a prosecuting attorney gave her some of those skills, and now they are just natural to her.Oh, she's grieving, and will be for a long, long time. Just, Über demeanor seemed, well, practiced. Staged. I can't explain it, but I guess it seemed like she was putting on a show.
I have to wonder if her job as a prosecuting attorney gave her some of those skills, and now they are just natural to her.
I think this is probably true. Being an attorney, she is probably used to being “ready” and “on” when answering questions. She would naturally expect to be prepared. And to some extent, yes, putting on a show.
I would think in that kind of situation a person has to go into a sort of auto pilot to get through. As an attorney, that may be her auto pilot.
Yup. I definitely have an "auto-pilot" that comes out when I need it to. I recently had to do something very distasteful...on the inside, I was horrified by the whole thing and wanted to throw up. On the outside, neutral observers said "man, you nailed that...never want to get on your bad side." Because I have DECADES of practice.
That being said, not sure that side would "come out" if my child had died in such a horrific manner. Would my professional training take over? Maybe in public moments. In private moments, I'd be a mess.
Has anyone heard an update to this story? I tried googling it and there was nothing recent, so I'm assuming it was deemed an accident and the grandfather will not be charged...
And, once again, inaccurate reporting. The place it happened was not a "children's play area". As to why the window was open, often when docked the big windows in the pool areas are opened to facilitate air flow.Update:
Grandfather charged in death of granddaughter who fell from cruise ship
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/grandf...and-cruise-ship-death-puerto-rico-2019-10-28/
And, once again, inaccurate reporting. The place it happened was not a "children's play area". As to why the window was open, often when docked the big windows in the pool areas are opened to facilitate air flow.
And, again, why does she need to be lifted up to "bang on the window"? There were windows at floor level that she could do that on, but why would you allow such a practice in the first place (she's not at a hockey game).
Update:
Grandfather charged in death of granddaughter who fell from cruise ship
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/grandf...and-cruise-ship-death-puerto-rico-2019-10-28/