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"Feigned madness" is a phrase used in popular culture to describe the assumption of a mental disorder for the purposes of evasion, deceit or the diversion of suspicion. In some cases, feigned madness may be a strategy—in the case of court jesters , an institutionalised one—by which a person acquires a privilege to violate taboos on speaking ...
His frequent confusion (or feigned confusion) quickly made him an instant star on the Karakuri-TV show. Some of his famous mistakes were: Called the famous diviner Kazuko Hosoki, Usagi-sensei (Rabbit teacher) instead of Hosoki-sensei on her TV show. Confused tensai (genius) with hentai (pervert).
What causes factitious disorder is not well understood, however there is a handful of possible motives that drive this pattern of behavior. Individuals may experience a heightened thrill from medical procedures, a desire for attention and care, or feelings of control or accomplishment when deceiving medical professionals. [3]
In an appearance on Stewart’s show in 2008, comedian Joan Rivers cracked a joke about Trump’s branded steaks and feigned confusion that she was eating him.
Aporia is also a rhetorical device whereby the speaker expresses a doubt—often feigned—about their position or asks the audience rhetorically how the speaker should proceed. One aim of aporia may be to discredit the speaker's opponent. Aporia is also called dubitatio. For example:
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[19] [20] The Canadian-Indian force were surprised by the ambush and retreated in confusion, leaving 17 dead on the field. [19] [20] Forsyth was the only American casualty. [19] [20] Even though Forsyth was killed, his feigned retreat and ambush succeeded at inflicting heavy casualties on the Canadian-Indian force. [19] [20]
The Ole Miss football program is aware the Rebels are a topic in discussions about faking injuries.. Conversation has swirled this season regarding players feigning or exaggerating injuries and ...