objectivity
When you pretend you’re not an idiot and hope no one sees through your nonsense.
‘This evidence is the most damning thing I’ve ever seen!’ said the guy who just tripped over his own feet.
‘I’m not confused, I’m just being clever!’ said the person who didn’t know what ‘clever’ meant.
‘I’m not being stupid, I’m being strategic!’ said the person who forgot their own name.