When people take such delight in the misfortune of others and constantly have to classify people as "stupid" or "retarded", I always wonder, "Did Daddy kick the living shit out of you and verbally abuse you as a child or was it Mommy?"
Of course, as a medical doctorb Tibor is above all this. He really knows that this kid was in shock, embarrassed about falling in front of thousands of people who watched in silence as they helped her, and about as frightened as a chicken facing an axe before Sunday lunch on the farm.
Thank goodness that some folks like Tibs are willing to act as beacons of culture and show us the way! If I'm ever in that position, I'll sure avoid anything other than raising the thumb. I'll also try to remember that there's a lot of humor in a kid with a neck injury who tries to show a bit of pluck!
Thanks Tibs. I feel elevated after reading this thread.