• Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    The internet is wide, and many nerds are on the spectrum.

    My coworker, super nice guy and would totally find him watching football or playing video games - always has to go, “Your joke is in reference to [movie name].”

    He’s on the spectrum. He “needs” to say that for himself. Maybe it’s to help him understand , or maybe because he doesn’t want anybody to be left out or feel like they are missing anything. Doesn’t mean any harm and we accept that.

    Empathy my friend.

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      9 months ago

      True I’ve known guys like that before. Thank you for the thoughtful response!

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        9 months ago

        They are pushing boundaries and trying to find their voice. And trying our patience :D

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      9 months ago

      The amount of people with ASD on Lemmy is high.

      Pointing that out doesn’t go down well though…

      It’s 2024, IDGAF if you are on the spectrum I just want to know so I can better interpret your comment.