The last video taken of Madeleine McCann.

[Venturi Swirl]

In my opinion we hear Gerry McCann's voice at the beginning. Did someone add that? Why? I've never heard David Payne speak, but his words fit in with what we can see. Gerry McCann doesn't look cheerful at all.

And the fact that (in your opinion) Gerry doesn’t look cheerful in a video clip lasting less than five seconds is noteworthy because...?  Don’t worry, not expecting an answer.

[misty]

Can anyone think of a valid reason why the McCanns would have released a couple of video snippets less than 4 weeks after their daughter had disappeared, with the sound track from one supposedly portraying Gerry in a less than favourable manner?

[ShiningInLuz]

Can anyone think of a valid reason why the McCanns would have released a couple of video snippets less than 4 weeks after their daughter had disappeared, with the sound track from one supposedly portraying Gerry in a less than favourable manner?

Excellent question.

Can anyone think of a valid reason why the McCanns would have released a couple of video snippets?

[Brietta]

Excellent question.

Can anyone think of a valid reason why the McCanns would have released a couple of video snippets?

Yes.

[ShiningInLuz]

Yes.

OK.

[slartibartfast]

Can anyone think of a valid reason why the McCanns would have released a couple of video snippets less than 4 weeks after their daughter had disappeared, with the sound track from one supposedly portraying Gerry in a less than favourable manner?

I think they released a silent one to show them all on holiday and the version with audio intact was requested of them later.

[G-Unit]

why is that so important to you...what is its significance....perhaps they had a difficult flight with three small children....

It's not important at all, but I have to wonder why people insist that there was no sound on the released video. I can hear Gerry McCann's voice so either there was sound or someone added his voice saying 'Up day, you all right?' I would like to hear an explanation as to why anyone would do that?

[Venturi Swirl]

It's not important at all, but I have to wonder why people insist that there was no sound on the released video. I can hear Gerry McCann's voice so either there was sound or someone added his voice saying 'Up day, you all right?' I would like to hear an explanation as to why anyone would do that?

I think Davel was askng why you think Gerry not “looking happy at all” was of any importance to you, but never mind,  you don’t have to explain, we can guess.

[slartibartfast]

I think Davel was askng why you think Gerry not “looking happy at all” was of any importance to you, but never mind,  you don’t have to explain, we can guess.

As some supporters appear to want to show that they were all having a wonderful time I can understand why evidence to the contrary would be problematic.

[Venturi Swirl]

As some supporters appear to want to show that they were all having a wonderful time I can understand why evidence to the contrary would be problematic.

a) which supporters are you referring to m certainly not me I trust and b) a few second clip of Gerry McCann in a mardy (if that is what it is and not just his ironic Glaswegian humour on show) before they’d even arrived at their destination is hardly evidence that they were all having a less than wonderful holiday.  Travelling with kids can be stressful and/or a ball ache.  So what?

[Brietta]

a) which supporters are you referring to m certainly not me I trust and b) a few second clip of Gerry McCann in a mardy (if that is what it is and not just his ironic Glaswegian humour on show) before they’d even arrived at their destination is hardly evidence that they were all having a less than wonderful holiday.  Travelling with kids can be stressful and/or a ball ache.  So what?

I find the bit between leaving home to travel on holiday and the bit prior to arriving at my destination complete with kids and luggage a quite stressful but necessary evil.
Then again this footage has been used to illustrate a conspiracy theory and in my opinion has been used to demonise quite ordinary circumstances ~ which is actually rather revealing although not in the way intended.

[barrier]

I find the bit between leaving home to travel on holiday and the bit prior to arriving at my destination complete with kids and luggage a quite stressful but necessary evil.
Then again this footage has been used to illustrate a conspiracy theory and in my opinion has been used to demonise quite ordinary circumstances ~ which is actually rather revealing although not in the way intended.

I/we found it was all part of the adventure,but there you go all different I suppose.

[G-Unit]

I think Davel was askng why you think Gerry not “looking happy at all” was of any importance to you, but never mind,  you don’t have to explain, we can guess.

It wasn't except in so far as it fits with the soundtrack; 'Cheer up Gerry, we're on holiday'.

[Venturi Swirl]

It wasn't except in so far as it fits with the soundtrack; 'Cheer up Gerry, we're on holiday'.

But you’ve already stated how interesting you find parts of this video, such as the direction the twins are looking in, and Gerry not looking happy.  You obviously find this video significant though won’t be drawn on why, never mind, I shan’t probe further as this usually causes you some distress.

[Venturi Swirl]

I/we found it was all part of the adventure,but there you go all different I suppose.

Are you one of those parents who lets their child scream all the way through a flight and smiles on indulgently at their beloved offspring, out of interest?  I’ve never quite understood those people.