Reminds me: when I was younger, I rear ended the car in front if me. When I recounted the story to my friend’s mom, I said I had a good following distance, to which she said I obviously didn’t. The proof is in the pudding. Same with the “Straight A Student” who insists they can’t have earned a B since they are a Straight A Student. Welp, you did earn the B, so...
There is a lack of accountability and people look for reasons to escape it, not embrace it.