I think PART of these flubs are on purpose because he KNOWS he is in serious LEGAL TROUBLE, and he wants to feign being Mentally Incapable of going thru an indictment or even an investigation!
I don’t think it is an act. I’ve seen a few clips of him short circuiting. He will lose his train of thought and then talk about something completely different. He also will speak gibberish until he gets it back under control.
“...he wants to feign being Mentally Incapable ...”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=salhV4z85yc
The Mentalist - Best scene EVER!
When he starts dressing like the Mrs. you'll know he's really in trouble!
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Interesting. If you are correct the man deserves some kind of ACTING AWARD.
But...the guy was making/doing Cra cra...statements/actions long ago...
Hey kids..come rub my hairy legs.
Hey little girl...let me smell your hair.
Hey..Mr. Police man...let me feel your leg.
Hey let me hug you....little girl.