[CamperBob2]

(Shrug) R1 has no problem with that. To the extent it's confused, it is only because it is wondering if it's a trick question.

CoT reasoning: https://i.imgur.com/rjNmTGZ.png

Answer: https://i.imgur.com/WfAVeZQ.png

There's 'mindless regurgitation' going on here, but not by the AI model.