What would you call the selection of friendly people to sit around the leader to create photogenic moments? "Hey Mr Albenese, here are some friendly people for you to chat with".

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

There's no evidence that that's what happened, though, which is my point.

[–] Devconsole@sh.itjust.works 0 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Not saying that's what happened here. I'm asking: if someone did that, what would you consider it? Academic question, decoupled from China or any other country

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Leans more staged than framed, I suppose, but depends on more context.

[–] Devconsole@sh.itjust.works 0 points 2 days ago

Fair