I admit that sometimes in public I pretend that I have Down Syndrome or cerebral palsy and make noises, to alleviate the "loser" factor that I carry.
Well stop doing that then, or do you presume that everybody acts like that?
Maybe under the influence of testosterone, grown men act like little boys, especially together and or on a dare.
I can think of a way to eliminate their testosterone entirely but it might hurt. But if they act like dogs, and it works on dogs, who knows?
Earlier today, I decided to stop in Frankston to get some material (I'm a talented dressmaker), minding my own business when all of a sudden this car full of idiots drove by calling me "***", saying "duhhhh" and waving their arms in a "spastic" way. These weren't a group of silly children, they were grown adults.
It's easily understandable when kids insult others to get a reaction, but why do otherwise mature young adults do it? It's often said that people fear what they do not understand, and one thing they don't understand is people with disabilities. Perhaps they laugh at and call us names to alleviate the fear they have. They are afraid, so when confronted with the situation, they resort to making light entertainment out of it.
I admit that sometimes in public I pretend that I have Down Syndrome or cerebral palsy and make noises, to alleviate the "loser" factor that I carry.
These people are just mean idiots - but I can imagine how hurtful they can be. I don't think there is fear involved - rather just a way to make them selves feel better - a power trip.
ADBatstone, it looks like to me you've answered your own question really. Though this happens everwyehere, people that are not grouped together become targets for those in larger groups. They have power in numbers and want to flaunt it.
The remedie for this has been presented already. Pay them NO attention. This would go as far as not even a facial gesture if they are doing a drive by thing.
Another thing which has been presented already is not to act like you have down syndrome to cover up this 'loser' factor. Don't pretend to be something you're not, you'll live better in most cases.
Last thing, my dad told me this "Wherever you go in life, there will always be jerks." Learn it, cause it's as certain as death and taxes.
Scary thing is these people's hobby is baiting anybody who is "different" in some way.
none of us are perfect - there is a reason for everything. Don't be too quick to make negative judgements.
If I had Down Syndrome or Cerebral Palsy, I would probably be offended if I saw someone in public acting like they had it just so they have an excuse for appearing "weird". I'm sure many people here would be offended if a person with Down Syndrome went around flapping their arms and saying "I'm trying to look autistic".
If I had Down Syndrome or Cerebral Palsy, I would probably be offended if I saw someone in public acting like they had it just so they have an excuse for appearing "weird". I'm sure many people here would be offended if a person with Down Syndrome went around flapping their arms and saying "I'm trying to look autistic".
I agree that pretending to have Down Syndrome or cerebral palsy isn't best practice; and is somewhat disrespectful to those who genuinely have such conditions.
I admit that sometimes in public I pretend that I have Down Syndrome or cerebral palsy and make noises, to alleviate the "loser" factor that I carry.
While those people were no doubt immature, this also strikes me as, well, immature.
none of us are perfect - there is a reason for everything. Don't be too quick to make negative judgements.
We do know the reason, and I think it's a bad reason and a bad excuse to act up.
As Lucie says...none of us are perfect--and we should try to be tolerant and none judgemental as far as possible.
ADBatstone has been a member of this forum for 4 days; and has make (up until now) 2 posts. I seriously doubt whether anyone has enough personal knowledge of this person to make judgements about his/her reasons.
Scary thing is these people's hobby is baiting anybody who is "different" in some way.
I’ve been on the receiving end of such baiting…it isn’t pleasant.
ADBatstone has been a member of this forum for 4 days; and has make (up until now) 2 posts. I seriously doubt whether anyone has enough personal knowledge of this person to make judgements about his/her reasons.
I admit that sometimes in public I pretend that I have Down Syndrome or cerebral palsy and make noises, to alleviate the "loser" factor that I carry.
S/he explicitly stated the reason, so yes, I think we do know why.
Do you take everything at face value?
I do actually agree with you.
I just don’t think we should be quite so spirited in our condemnation of someone we hardly know.
Its more that this person (whoever they are) posts about a bad experience they've had--and rather than offering our support we 'jump on' the only negative aspect of their post and make an issue of it.
Maybe its just me...but it doesn't seem like a good way to welcome a new member to the forum.
Can I see a video of your spastic/Down's syndrome impression?
NB Especially interested in the Down's syndrome impression - I just love the whole 'mong' look.
Thanks,
Sat.
Earlier today, I decided to stop in Frankston to get some material (I'm a talented dressmaker), minding my own business when all of a sudden this car full of idiots drove by calling me "***", saying "duhhhh" and waving their arms in a "spastic" way. These weren't a group of silly children, they were grown adults.
It's easily understandable when kids insult others to get a reaction, but why do otherwise mature young adults do it? It's often said that people fear what they do not understand, and one thing they don't understand is people with disabilities. Perhaps they laugh at and call us names to alleviate the fear they have. They are afraid, so when confronted with the situation, they resort to making light entertainment out of it.
I admit that sometimes in public I pretend that I have Down Syndrome or cerebral palsy and make noises, to alleviate the "loser" factor that I carry.
Those people are not mature. There are many, many instances where one's chronological age does not sync with their actual behaviour age. It sounds like people who never got out of the mentality of high school. I personally would feel more sorry for them, that they are so pathetic they have to behave sadistically like that towards others.
As far as you behaving in a way that might be seen as mirroring Down's Syndrome or Cerebal Palsy. I admit, I like using the dumb voice, like in Looney Tunes when they parody the *** person from of Mice and Men. I know it's not PC. However, I have yet to find a better way of expressing the brainlessness of some people.
Earlier today, I decided to stop in Frankston to get some material (I'm a talented dressmaker), minding my own business when all of a sudden this car full of idiots drove by calling me "***", saying "duhhhh" and waving their arms in a "spastic" way. These weren't a group of silly children, they were grown adults.
It's easily understandable when kids insult others to get a reaction, but why do otherwise mature young adults do it? It's often said that people fear what they do not understand, and one thing they don't understand is people with disabilities. Perhaps they laugh at and call us names to alleviate the fear they have. They are afraid, so when confronted with the situation, they resort to making light entertainment out of it.
I admit that sometimes in public I pretend that I have Down Syndrome or cerebral palsy and make noises, to alleviate the "loser" factor that I carry.
they do it coz their bored and enjoy winding up. :@
Those sort of bored idiots just aren't worth knowing anyway, but if you live near a place like Frankston, finding quality people is like trying to find a shaved monkey who wrote a great symphony. The lowlife, knuckle-dragging types are breeding like rabbits while most of the evolved sensible ones have quietly slipped beneath the social radar.
Is this Frankston in Melbourne? If so, I've been there once.