Confusion, when followed by positive words, can make people happier sometimes. (Wow, I sure am glad they are so smart!)
I don't really see a big drawback to inserting a few extra words, if those words might get reputable people to say that the bad thing that just happened wasn't really so bad.
I don't really see a big drawback to inserting a few extra words, if those words might get reputable people to say that the bad thing that just happened wasn't really so bad.