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27 Dec 2007, 5:27 pm

Check this video out. He's uber monotone.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a41lJIhW7fA&[/youtube]


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27 Dec 2007, 5:38 pm

Probably! Also, he had the view that each person has value, regardless of their background, etc--which I think is an AS trait.



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27 Dec 2007, 5:39 pm

SapphoWoman wrote:
Probably! Also, he had the view that each person has value, regardless of their background, etc--which I think is an AS trait.


Though certainly not limited to Aspies! I know plenty of NTs who feel that way.



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27 Dec 2007, 5:41 pm

I love how he says "If we can make it clear that feelings are mentionable and manageable, we will have done a great service for mental health." I agree!



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27 Dec 2007, 5:45 pm

Mmmmaybe. ;) :mrgreen:



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27 Dec 2007, 5:46 pm

AngelUndercover wrote:
SapphoWoman wrote:
Probably! Also, he had the view that each person has value, regardless of their background, etc--which I think is an AS trait.


Though certainly not limited to Aspies! I know plenty of NTs who feel that way.


Good point! :)



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27 Dec 2007, 6:25 pm

He sounds like Dr. Evil.


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27 Dec 2007, 7:17 pm

I always loved his show.
Ah, the routine of the sweater and the shoes...bookending the whole thing.



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27 Dec 2007, 7:20 pm

I don't think he was AS, he was a Presbyterian minister that "taught" children for years. I think he used that voice because he wanted to calm people and make them feel safe.



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27 Dec 2007, 7:22 pm

riverotter wrote:
I always loved his show.
Ah, the routine of the sweater and the shoes...bookending the whole thing.


it was my favorite show when i was really young. I apparently watched the episode w/ yoyo ma over and over again.


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27 Dec 2007, 7:26 pm

listening to his voice, I don't hear monotone at all, I hear tone and inflection. Perhaps, not a lot of variety in pitch at all. A lot of emotive expression.



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27 Dec 2007, 7:28 pm

KimJ wrote:
listening to his voice, I don't hear monotone at all, I hear tone and inflection. Perhaps, not a lot of variety in pitch at all. A lot of emotive expression.


well even aspies have inflection and tone. I have more variation in my own voice.


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27 Dec 2007, 7:46 pm

Fred Rogers was dedicated to the education and welfare of children.

I do not know if he was AS, for we need more evidence to go on than a Senate Hearing clip. :?:

I hope all who read this are not offended,for I do not wish to come off as offensive. :)

I also grew up with his show, and was sad when he passed away. :( :cry:


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27 Dec 2007, 8:23 pm

He was wonderful if he did or didn't have it! He was a great role model for children and adults. The world would be a better place if more people shared his values.


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27 Dec 2007, 9:24 pm

He does seem aspie-like in the ways that others have mentioned. And I guess an aspie could be obsessed with "feelings", as he seemed to be. But honestly, the emphasis on feelings always creeped me out. When people talk about emotions, it makes me uncomfortable. I only watched that show because of the train and the animal characters in the Land of Make Believe.



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27 Dec 2007, 10:23 pm

I liked it, but thought it was a little hokey. But I was always wondering... Why do we need to "go" to the land of make believe? I am ALWAYS living there! :lol: