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Weird little South Park headcannon I have

mysterionz

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The whole trait of mysterion viewing his power as a curse (not being able to die) reminds me everyday of how I get treated by some of my coworkers because I’m on the autism spectrum/viewed as “special” for being different. It’s honestly a curse to me some days.
It’s honestly a curse to me some days. I know some ppl may think it’s cool to be autistic because “all autistic ppl are inherently savants and have a special talent or gift.” You aren’t gonna know what it’s like until one is on the spectrum themselves. Just a vent/headcannon I wanted to share. Mods, move this to a different board if it isn’t OT. Any fictional characters you can relate to because you’re on the spectrum?
 
I know some ppl may think it’s cool to be autistic because “all autistic ppl are inherently savants and have a special talent or gift.”

I think those people forget that it is a disability. It doesn't make life easier. If it did, this forum would probably not exist and autism wouldn't be a problem.

I can't think of any fictional characters I can relate to.
 
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I think those people forget that it is a disability. It doesn't make life easier. If it did, this forum would probably not exist and autism wouldn't be a problem.
autism is a disability to me. It’s not a “gift” or a “superpower” to me. It’s made my life quite challenging in some aspects, especially as I have gotten older. I’ve been open about this and I never will stop being open about it.
 
My superpower is that I can misunderstand anyone, anywhere, at any time. ;) It's not a great superpower. Not really helpful in any way.
mine is sarcasm and the other one is being autistic according to society and one of my coworkers.
 
I hear you, Mysterionz. So many misconceptions, so little understanding.

One character I relate to is Mr. Stevens from The Remains of the Day. Though it's unspecified, he appears to be Autistic. He does not detect sarcasm or flirting. He has a strong sense of right and wrong. He is also sensitive to light and noise.

He is a butler, and this appears to be his "special interest." The routines and scripts help. In his off time he reads books on how to be a better butler.

I relate to his character and some of his experiences. He is often relied on, but not fully respected.

the remains of the day ishiguro


From the film, a scene where a colleague flirts with him:


I'd also say John Locke, from Lost: a knowledgable guy often dismissed, and who struggles with his own disability.

15 great philosophical TV shows – Daily Local
 
My autism has been both a blessing and a curse. It was made harder by the fact that I was never diagnosed at an age when some assistance could have made a difference. Not knowing why I was so very socially inept, my mind made up reasons that were damaging to me. I swallowed whole, naive ideas about romantic love, the worst was thinking that if I was a generous, interesting, ethical, person, I could be lovable, and despite my shyness a girl/woman would make her interest in me known. Of course that never happened. Instead I had to navigate learning to be social and how to advocate for myself on my own.

The positive is that I have a fierce curiosity about the world and take a delight in Natural History and I use such interest to advise my wanderings. And when necessary I have a laser like focus on technical aspects of the sciences which allowed me a remunerative career.
 
I always feel like the odd man out, wherever I go.
Very awkward when out in public.
I'm always thinking my strangeness shows when in stores or restaurants especially.
If I have someone with me, somehow, I feel less conspicuous.

Fictional character I feel I relate to the most is Doctor Reid on Criminal Minds.
He's a wealth of information that others don't seem interested in.
He portrays being hurt when told to shut it.

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For me, autism is also both a curse and a blessing. I think I might be a less interesting person without it, but it also makes people not really like or understand me in some situations.

When I was younger, people always said I reminded them of Scout from To Kill a Mockingbird. I don't know who anyone would compare me to as an adult.
 
I always feel like the odd man out, wherever I go.
Very awkward when out in public.
I'm always thinking my strangeness shows when in stores or restaurants especially.
If I have someone with me, somehow, I feel less conspicuous.

Fictional character I feel I relate to the most is Doctor Reid on Criminal Minds.
He's a wealth of information that others don't seem interested in.
He portrays being hurt when told to shut it.

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Half the others on that team don't seem to have any unique skills, either :p I mean, why does Morgan work for the FBI??
 
Framing it as a blessing is easy when you don't exactly have a choice in whether you have it. Wonder how many of those "autism is a blessing/gift" people would pick autism if they actually had the choice to be normal.
 
Framing it as a blessing is easy when you don't exactly have a choice in whether you have it. Wonder how many of those "autism is a blessing/gift" people would pick autism if they actually had the choice to be normal.
Dhar Mann is entering the forum thread in 3, 2, 1….

he did this mantra in all the videos he did on the subject of autism.
 
Framing it as a blessing is easy when you don't exactly have a choice in whether you have it. Wonder how many of those "autism is a blessing/gift" people would pick autism if they actually had the choice to be normal.
But, they can’t pick, so they fall back on their choice to view things positively.

For me, it is neither. It just is and the challenges of life will be there for all of us, whatever form they take. With or without autism, life is challenging and cruel sometimes. Other times, it is gentler and sweeter. Balance everywhere.
 
But, they can’t pick, so they fall back on their choice to view things positively.

For me, it is neither. It just is and the challenges of life will be there for all of us, whatever form they take. With or without autism, life is challenging and cruel sometimes. Other times, it is gentler and sweeter. Balance everywhere.
Is the glass half empty or half full?
It's both.
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Half the others on that team don't seem to have any unique skills, either :p I mean, why does Morgan work for the FBI??
He became a SEAL, didn't he? haha

The "team" on that series is designed by Hollywood psychology, like most teams on other shows, to have a variety of characters and personalities, in the hopes that one of them will be found relatable to the viewers.
Thus, increasing the number of followers.

Scorpion was another series I enjoyed, that had a diverse team of personalities.
They were supposed to all be geniuses. But that was all that they had in common.
There are always quizzes online about which character are you most like?
Fun to do, but we usually know what one we relate to if we watch any certain show.

Same goes for advertising.
There are all different personality types represented today.
When I was a model, back in the 70's and 80's, there was one look that was admired, and models tried to imitate that look.
But it all comes down to spin doctors trying psychological techniques for appeal and of course, money.

We understand this, but many viewers do not and are just following the path
they want them to which leads to commercial selling. ;)
But I still enjoy.
 
^ Great points. I did like that they explored child abuse with Morgan, though that was really shoehorned in. Otherwise, he was one-dimensional and just shouted "FBI!" pretty effectively. But, you're right, they just present simple types to hook viewers.

For diversity, I really thought Lost was innovative. They had a logical reason for a large, diverse cast (a plane crash); the characters were different but also conflicted; and they often made you hate a character before showing them as a person. They played with your perception of them, so that you ended up really liking characters you disliked at first. I'm surprised the show doesn't get more credit, since people are more aware of representation.
 
Lost is another I consider in the top series.
I still view it on Prime.
You are right, there were a lot of diverse characters on it and one episode just led to wanting to view the next. Hard to not binge. :cool:
I always get teary eyed at the ending. Beautiful.

This one is for you:
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