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31 Oct 2015, 2:56 pm



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqlrru1V69E&feature=youtu.be

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31 Oct 2015, 3:23 pm

Awww...that was fun.

Thank you. :D


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07 Dec 2015, 2:06 am

babybird wrote:
Awww...that was fun.

Thank you. :D


Can't say for sure it's an Aspie but have often does someone else build something like this and rock it so well? 8)



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07 Dec 2015, 4:03 am

Humanity does not needs me



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07 Dec 2015, 5:54 am

It may have been constructed by someone on the spectrum, but the fellow surfing on the "magic" carpet seems far too comfortable in front of others to be autistic. But of course I am stereotyping the condition and could be mistaken.


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07 Dec 2015, 9:58 am

JakeASD wrote:
It may have been constructed by someone on the spectrum, but the fellow surfing on the "magic" carpet seems far too comfortable in front of others to be autistic. But of course I am stereotyping the condition and could be mistaken.


I've heard of some autistics, and include myself among them, who while they have a lot of trouble carrying on a normal "small talk" conversation, absolutely love being on stage and performing. Being able to talk about a special interest and have other people actually listen is wonderful. Being able to rehearse lines in advance is nice too. Wearing eccentric clothing (like a costume) to make a statement can help with being comfortable in public too ... it's a nonverbal, indirect way of communicating.

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07 Dec 2015, 10:00 am

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Humanity does not needs me


Humanity needs you, and the ones who ignore you are missing out on the good you have to offer.

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07 Dec 2015, 11:07 pm

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You chose a photo of a kitten for your icon.

That proves you're valuable than a dozen crooked lawyers. :heart:



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07 Dec 2015, 11:14 pm

the_phoenix wrote:
JakeASD wrote:
It may have been constructed by someone on the spectrum, but the fellow surfing on the "magic" carpet seems far too comfortable in front of others to be autistic. But of course I am stereotyping the condition and could be mistaken.


I've heard of some autistics, and include myself among them, who while they have a lot of trouble carrying on a normal "small talk" conversation, absolutely love being on stage and performing. Being able to talk about a special interest and have other people actually listen is wonderful. Being able to rehearse lines in advance is nice too. Wearing eccentric clothing (like a costume) to make a statement can help with being comfortable in public too ... it's a nonverbal, indirect way of communicating.

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Yes, I'm this way as well. I've been in 18 plays and am always wanting to be in more. It's so much easier because everything is scripted and I know what the other person will say. Although for that reason, improvising has always been my weakest point. But yes, I'm very comfortable onstage; much more so than in front of a single person and having no idea which way the conversation will go.



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08 Dec 2015, 7:06 am

Grammar Geek wrote:
the_phoenix wrote:
JakeASD wrote:
It may have been constructed by someone on the spectrum, but the fellow surfing on the "magic" carpet seems far too comfortable in front of others to be autistic. But of course I am stereotyping the condition and could be mistaken.


I've heard of some autistics, and include myself among them, who while they have a lot of trouble carrying on a normal "small talk" conversation, absolutely love being on stage and performing. Being able to talk about a special interest and have other people actually listen is wonderful. Being able to rehearse lines in advance is nice too. Wearing eccentric clothing (like a costume) to make a statement can help with being comfortable in public too ... it's a nonverbal, indirect way of communicating.

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Yes, I'm this way as well. I've been in 18 plays and am always wanting to be in more. It's so much easier because everything is scripted and I know what the other person will say. Although for that reason, improvising has always been my weakest point. But yes, I'm very comfortable onstage; much more so than in front of a single person and having no idea which way the conversation will go.


Me too! I love plays! I like improv, too, actually, because I can create a weird character and not worry about people thinking badly of me.



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08 Dec 2015, 10:44 pm

the_phoenix wrote:
JakeASD wrote:
It may have been constructed by someone on the spectrum, but the fellow surfing on the "magic" carpet seems far too comfortable in front of others to be autistic. But of course I am stereotyping the condition and could be mistaken.


I've heard of some autistics, and include myself among them, who while they have a lot of trouble carrying on a normal "small talk" conversation, absolutely love being on stage and performing. Being able to talk about a special interest and have other people actually listen is wonderful. Being able to rehearse lines in advance is nice too. Wearing eccentric clothing (like a costume) to make a statement can help with being comfortable in public too ... it's a nonverbal, indirect way of communicating.

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I wear hoodies with EL wires and I'm looking into getting a disco hoodie with EL wires. I was thinking about modding my dinosaur hoodie to light up the spikes on the back and have EL Panel eyes.



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08 Dec 2015, 11:08 pm

Ettina wrote:
Grammar Geek wrote:
the_phoenix wrote:
JakeASD wrote:
It may have been constructed by someone on the spectrum, but the fellow surfing on the "magic" carpet seems far too comfortable in front of others to be autistic. But of course I am stereotyping the condition and could be mistaken.


I've heard of some autistics, and include myself among them, who while they have a lot of trouble carrying on a normal "small talk" conversation, absolutely love being on stage and performing. Being able to talk about a special interest and have other people actually listen is wonderful. Being able to rehearse lines in advance is nice too. Wearing eccentric clothing (like a costume) to make a statement can help with being comfortable in public too ... it's a nonverbal, indirect way of communicating.

...


Yes, I'm this way as well. I've been in 18 plays and am always wanting to be in more. It's so much easier because everything is scripted and I know what the other person will say. Although for that reason, improvising has always been my weakest point. But yes, I'm very comfortable onstage; much more so than in front of a single person and having no idea which way the conversation will go.


Me too! I love plays! I like improv, too, actually, because I can create a weird character and not worry about people thinking badly of me.


The ASD group I use to go to was mainly us doing improv, I'd constantly create all these bizarre scenarios and use dark/twisted humor. I was the most entertaining person but soon as the sessions were over I went back to silent distant type, one Aspie chick I did a scenario with was trying to be an actor she kept asking if I wanted to be an actor, I was pretty much back to being silent and awkward whenever she tried talking to me on the streets.