I Am The Bad Guy

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Yes, but irrelevant to whether it's manipulation.

I disagree.

Psychological manipulation only requires a very basic understanding of cause and effect.

In the past when I did X, Y happened - I'll try X again.

These don't demonstrate innovation. These are just programmed responses. Reapplying responses to different scenarios is "skillful."

The trick involves not faking the tears - you need to do something that generates REAL tears. I find yanking a couple nose hairs is great for getting the look of a realistic cry.

I will try and remember to give you credit in my Oscar speech.