I didn't realize this was a sad occasion.
Complimenting someone in an exaggerated way is known as flattery, and flattery will generally get you anything you want.
Make sure you have your own mask on, before helping others with theirs.
Just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it isn't so.
Sometimes when someone tells a ridiculous lie, it is best to ignore it entirely.
They didn't understand it, but like so many unfortunate events in life, just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it isn't so.