4 Lesta Nediam LNC2017-10-28 2310 +ragusaf

Lesta Nediam LNC2017-10-28 2310 +ragusaf
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+ragusaf __ The nuance of the question caught Scott Kelly off guard. Without recollection, Mr Kelly couldn't commit to a yes or no reply else any inconsistency could then be pointed out by someone like me.

His eye roll seemed to indicate a genuine effort to recall whether he'd answered the question in the past in order to be consistent (as opposed to simply drawing upon his 340-day experience).

Scott Kelly - a true professional - skilfully pivoted the conversation back to _"everyone stank"_ which broke the tension and restored laughter and applause.

In the original Late Show clip there were at least three quick cuts/edits that followed his answer: _"possibly, [quick thinking] I didn't check"._ Who knows how much effort was needed by The Late Show team to smooth it all over.

_"I think some of them did, but some of them certainly didn't"_ would have been a better way to handle the question and no doubt "NASA" will make sure this situation does not occur again!



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2017-10-29 1920

+ragusaf __ The audience is not permitted to use electronic devices in the theatre. Even if someone in the audience were to record the audio there's no reason for them to suspect shenanigans.

The visual edits would be justified as removing unnecessary pauses, "ums", awkwardness etc. and likely not be noticed or cared about. Any more significant edits would also be put down to the reality of editing a professional show to make it maximally entertaining.

_*From the Late Show ticketing info concerning "Personal Items":*_

Backpacks, luggage, and shopping bags will not be permitted.  Smaller bags (purses) will be allowed, but may be searched by our security team before entering the theater.

The use of electronic devices (cell phones, cameras, recording devices, etc.) is strictly prohibited while in the theater and may be confiscated if in use, or you and your guests may be asked to leave the theater.





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2017-10-29 2130

+cabadejo __ When asked if the Russians wore cologne Mr Kelly replied: "possibly, I didn't check". Colbert naturally followed with: "you worked with them, right?" It was cringe-worthy to see my favourite "ISS astronaut" flounder like that.

When you watch "ISS interviews" with Mr Kelly he'll be asked all kinds of repetitive questions, but you won't see him scanning his memory (with his eyes) and then being flirtatiously vague like that.

Such a simple question genuinely caught one of the most experienced "NASA" astronauts off guard and that's noteworthy. The follow-up excuse of "I didn't check" was weak. Perhaps Mr Kelly has become too accustomed to addressing children?

It's a simple question and he should have been able to answer without delay or stress. But, if he wasn't prepared for it - and there are shenanigans with the "ISS" - then in that moment he would have had no idea how others may have answered.

Getting such a simple question wrong could unravel many other things.

So he can't respond "yes" or "no". Mr Kelly could only respond with "possibly", and he did. As a true professional he then skilfully pivoted the conversation back to how _everyone_ stank (thus restoring giggles and applause).

Had he said "yes", there's the risk of Colbert asking what kind of cologne. Trying to answer that would have been perilous! On the other hand, had he said "no" and it turns out that the Russians do wear cologne, then Mr Kelly (and "NASA") will never hear the end of it from someone like me.

All he could do was respond "possibly" and count on Stephen Colbert to be a highly paid comedian and not a lowly street journalist.

_"What do you mean, possibly? Weren't you in space for 340 consecutive days living and working in proximity to the Russians? Not ten seconds earlier you told us that smells linger on the ISS because there's no gravity. Given that you were in such a confined space, how can it be you're unsure if any wore cologne? Come now Mr Kelly, what's really going on up there?"_




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2017-10-29 2155

+cabadejo __ A reply of _"probably [but I don't recall it]"_ would have been far less noteworthy than "possibly, I didn't check [though I can confidently tell you that we all stank, but for some reason I have no clue if any wore cologne to cover it up despite 340 consecutive days of living and working in proximity to the Russians in a confined space where smells linger because of the weightlessness - as I just got done telling you not ten seconds ago]".

If you haven't watched the original clip go and watch it for the full context (a link can be found in the video description box). With context it's even worse, but I felt I could only post 13 seconds of the interview with a big "fair use" disclaimer. _If I get a copyright strike against this video.._


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