Mandela's memorial: the interpreter who wasn't

It turns out that the sign language interpreter for deaf people at Mandela's memorial was apparently not signing a single word of what anyone said.
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[@studer3500]

This guy has lifted everybody's spirit...

[@dchardinaycole5944]

❤seriously though

[@MissionaryInMexico]

He was saying "Mr Tutu, your house is being broken into by a cigarette horse cow monkey circle. Call the police."

[@gk10002000]

What an insult to the hard work and discomfort Mandela went through during much of his life.

[@lestercross5123]

better to ruin someones funeral than their wedding i guess. or their bris.

[@timfool]

You just wish you thought of it

[@josephsokoloski7010]

As Trevor said, all complaints fell on deaf ears..

[@MissionaryInMexico]

He says Mandela wanted you all to have a cigarette.

[@peterjones7975]

I am half deaf(it's like being half black and using the n word)", this man is a legend no.mayter what anyone says. I have never laughed so much at the effortless finesse of his deception.

[@_Mr.D]

Undoubtedly the complaints fell on deaf ears. Padump pum!

[@salt27dogg]

Dan Farrar I’m no fan of Obama but how dare they put a nut like that feet away from our President .

[@brizzleyoh]

That’s cold hahaha

[@gk10002000]

Now this is some good reporting. They found some footage of when he was used previously.

[@dearnobody3764]

He is doing the forbidden jutsu 😂😂😂

[@JBrander]

They had a DEAF SCHOOL. A school which had staff THAT COULD ACTUALLY DO SIGN LANGUAGE. Why weren't they the ones to be hired? Why did they choose that clown instead?

[@timfool]

For a laugh

[@Tasmanaut]

the black power movement, that's why

[@defbug]

Not thorough screening for certifications and credentials in Sign Language, he's slick, makes up signs then leaves with a check in his hands until he's BUSTED!!!

[@hopesolo6233]

This is hilarious 😅😅. This man, they have to keep him and the videos in the national museum! What a badass!

[@timfool]

@We Up I am

[@SGreen-nm4xv]

Him jiggling his fists while the man was singing killed me. 😂😂😂😂😂😂💀💀💀💀

[@donmontague4107]

This bloke wrote Mandela's speech in Leeds. "Thank you to the people of Liverpool!"

[@mammacita333]

Its very strange that he has gotten multiple gigs for work that is absolute garbage.

[@chrismartin9651]

plot twist: he was hired to assassinate someone and stole the real interpreter's identity in order to blend in but the plan went sideways and he was forced to improvise

[@johnjk293]

This guy is basically the sign language version of mumble rap.

[@karlgharst5420]

He communicated the overall content of these speeches... leave him alone!

[@peterarmstrong6730]

Where are all the comments in this issue. Very strange. This is over 6 years ago, not one comment. What ever happened to this man?. What is going on with, KZbin?.

[@OmluTerong]

Checked Trevor Noah on deaf standup...you'll be rolling on the floor laughing....and you know why

[@TitoTimTravels]

I never heard the story. I just heard of it 10 minutes ago, when I stumbled upon a 3 year old Trevor Noah stand up routine.

[@leannemo7382]

There are multiple other videos that cover his story from nine years ago, now.

[@mjverostek1278]

2:20 >this whole issue could have been avoided if they'd listened >listened

[@splittedchipper2788]

You still say listen even when deaf. it does not only mean using your ears. In Swedish we say lyssna, or syssna (listening with your eyes).

[@roblarssen249]

clearly the word is being used metaphorically here, but even if not in context they are talking about the government listening, who are not deaf

[@joeguzman3558]

They used to complain but he's was supposed to be the one passing on the complain Lol

[@timfool]

If the deaf protested would anyone hear them?

[@joeytagz8048]

This should be a memorable farewell to a great leader but got scammed...

[@NoNameNo.5]

How can they listen to these complaints….if they can’t hear

[@mmmuuuuuuuuiiiiiiiiirrrrr]

You had a deaf person watch. Then had a hearing person interpret. Weird extra step.

[@V.E.R.O.]

Cause they wanted the opinion of a deaf person not that of an interpreter.

[@lindalogan8460]

Yet another disgrace for our country 💔🌍....

[@charlesdrake4466]

I blame Hillary

[@OG_BlackBazooka]

Lost in translation part 2

[@johnnytremain2330]

LOL, didn't know about this incident until I watched Trevor Noah's comedy routine today. Pretty funny. Can't believe he had the gall to do that.

[@kathyrucker6945]

Remember that lady that was signing for a police announcement murder case....busted for her fake signing.

[@valeriacata]

Classic stuff!

[@freeman7566]

This is nuts it's complete bull

[@oscargodoy908]

Secret codes for secret society around the world

[@noelc877]

So you could not find a black sign language interpretor to do that verification

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

Are you hoping more blacks are deaf? What are you saying? Your blinded by hate that destroys.

[@mudmann10121]

2:21 ironic

[@Marysmmiiith]

😂😂😂😂😂😂SA my country 😂😂😂😂

[@DavesRelaxationStation]

😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@brettusmcvet777]

Bahahaha

[@krugerfuchs]

Hahahaha 🤣🤣

[@lekholokoelekotsoanamoloi9593]

tooo much, funeral , fraud and howza