“Would I use Timothee as evidence in court?

Probably, because I couldnt think of any other word that matches Timothee.'”

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“Would I use ‘Timothée’ as evidence in court? Probably, because I couldn’t think of any other word that matches ‘Timothée.'"

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So, BuzzFeed spoke toJeremy Freeman, a Forensic Expert Witness Lip-Reader.

His work can range from working with the police to helping tracheotomy patients communicate.

selena leaning in at taylor's table to gossip

As such, social media lip-reading takes that are done near-instantaneously are less likely to be accurate.

Nothing made sense to me at the start, Jeremy said, describing how he pieced together the clips.

i wasnt believing the rumors but did kylie actually didnt let timothee take a pic with selena???

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Can I give you 100% guarantee?

No, I cant, he said, noting that context clues were important to deduce the meaning.

Indeed, things like camera angles, body language, and the speakers clarity can further impact lip-reading.

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After about 15 minutes of forensic analysis, Jeremy concluded that John did not say divorce.

Divorce:dee-vorce.Youve got to look for that.

I treat everything the same, he continued.

timothee and kylie holding hands and sitting at their table

Thats the difference between me and a TikTok lip-reader, the people who are here for fun.

Alas, Jeremy himself will not be joining the app anytime soon.

I have no interest in celebrity culture.

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Lip-reading is not an exact science.

Yes, occasionally I’ll get it wrong.

Otherwise Id say, you could’t use that evidence.

john and emily holding hands as they walk the red carpet

Would I use Timothee as evidence in court?

Probably, because I couldnt think of any other word that matches Timothee,'” Jeremy concluded.

kylie and timmy looking up at someone talking at their table