There's a short article in Mediaite with a video showing Star Jones whispering to Marlee Matlin which turned out to be quite an embarrassing moment for Star Jones. But I don't see it as "cringetastic" as some other people might feel. I'd say that the communication was so effective in this Celebrity Apprentice show in Marlee's ASAP team with the help of her signing interpreter that people generally would forget that Marlee Matlin is deaf. Only because people were able to talk and communicate with her without any problems. I look at this as a success that Star Jones actually forgot that Marlee is deaf only because communication was quite effective and that everybody was able to contribute easily.
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That's how it is supposed to be! :) That reminds me of a time at work. I'm the only deaf there, and communicate through computers or notes.
One day, a coworker (at a good unseen distance) suddenly wanted my attention, he jumped up and yelled my name as he walked around. Then he realized, wait a minute, he's deaf. Made my day.
Loved this video and really appreciated you comment pointing out that it was only because she been interacting so seamlessly that Star made this foolish move.
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