The 'fake' Mandela memorial interpreter said it all

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/dec/16/fake-mandela-memorial-interpreter-schizophrenia-signing

by dcre • 13 years ago

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ErikAugust• 13 years ago

TL;DR version:

"And this brings us to the crux of the matter: are sign language translators for the deaf really meant for those who cannot hear the spoken word? Are they not much more intended for us – it makes us (who can hear) feel good to see the interpreter, giving us a satisfaction that we are doing the right thing, taking care of the underprivileged and hindered."

anon4• 13 years ago

clin_• 13 years ago

For Zizek, this was quite trite and meaningless.

Thanks for contributing to the spectacle, man.

bichiliad• 13 years ago

A man is hired and paid money to stand that close to world leaders not to flap his arms around and make normal people feel good, but to let those who can't hear understand what's going on. I find the article's premise silly.

The 'fake' Mandela memorial interpreter said it all

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