I'm 26 now and was diagnosed autistic at 25. Eye contact never made sense to me. Still doesn't. I look at people's mouths when they talk. Which makes much more sense to me. Their mouth is talking not their eyes.
I'm autistic, diagnosed at 36. I'm the weirdo who actually likes eye contact, but when people are speaking I watch their mouths to make sure I can understand what they're saying - especially if there's background noise. Still, that was hilarious to hear eye contact described as sucking each other's jelly balls. 🤣
The sign language interpreter must’ve been struggling through this, imagine how difficult it is to do sign language whilst trying to hold the laughter in
this is hilarious, extremely relatable as another autistic person, and at times even touching although i know that wasn't the intention. (the points you made about looking back and wondering what would've been different in your life if you'd been diagnosed earlier struck a chord with me is all.)
Fellow late-diagnosis Autistic here; I love your description of the mind-shredding, exhausting effects of audio processing differences! You might be the only person who can explain why a motorcycle enthusiast's value and street cred is not in a positive relationship with how loudly and quickly the engine of their vehicle can "rev up".
I have Asperger's myself and found this really funny, I'm also an aspiring stand up comedian too, so inspiring really to see this, keep up the good work.
My voice always confused me I live in South Africa and for people who don't know South Africans have the best accent in the world and my family talks very posh so it's that sexy South African voices. And then you get me with a voice that doesn't sound like any of there's I later find out it's because I have an Austistic accent but for my whole life before that people thought I sounded American.
As a fellow Portsmouth chap I love seeing how well you're doing and how the crowds embrace your comedy. You've got a brilliant style that is refreshing and doesn't rely on shock or foul language. Plus you're dead on about the headphones. Invest in decent ones!
I’m an autistic health professional who works diagnosing autistic adults - this is going on my recommended watching list 😍
I'm also autistic and this made my day. Thank you for being so awesome! I'm definitely going to have to watch some more of you! 😍
I'm 26 now and was diagnosed autistic at 25. Eye contact never made sense to me. Still doesn't. I look at people's mouths when they talk. Which makes much more sense to me. Their mouth is talking not their eyes.
I am autistic and I have adhd also this makes happy
I'm autistic, diagnosed at 36. I'm the weirdo who actually likes eye contact, but when people are speaking I watch their mouths to make sure I can understand what they're saying - especially if there's background noise. Still, that was hilarious to hear eye contact described as sucking each other's jelly balls. 🤣
The sign language interpreter must’ve been struggling through this, imagine how difficult it is to do sign language whilst trying to hold the laughter in
Being without headphones on a long journey on one's own...ghastly prospect really...
I think next time somebody tells me "look in my eyes", I will reply "only if you kiss me full on the mouth"
This just sounds like trauma to me. Abusive father, angry voice, triggered now by same.
I'm 32, didn't get diagnosed till I was 27. You are LITERALLY the same as me, I'm sooooooooo friggin HAPPY I've found you!
this is hilarious, extremely relatable as another autistic person, and at times even touching although i know that wasn't the intention. (the points you made about looking back and wondering what would've been different in your life if you'd been diagnosed earlier struck a chord with me is all.)
I'm also autistic and identified with so much of this.
The fact there was a sighn language interpreter makes me happy :)
Fellow late-diagnosis Autistic here; I love your description of the mind-shredding, exhausting effects of audio processing differences! You might be the only person who can explain why a motorcycle enthusiast's value and street cred is not in a positive relationship with how loudly and quickly the engine of their vehicle can "rev up".
Jelly balls had me nearly choke on the granola in my yoghurt. Keep it up sir :-D
I wasn’t diagnosed until 24. I’m 29 now. Glad to see that we’re not alone. Hilarious bit, Joe. You did a good job! 👍🏻
I have Asperger's myself and found this really funny, I'm also an aspiring stand up comedian too, so inspiring really to see this, keep up the good work.
My voice always confused me I live in South Africa and for people who don't know South Africans have the best accent in the world and my family talks very posh so it's that sexy South African voices. And then you get me with a voice that doesn't sound like any of there's I later find out it's because I have an Austistic accent but for my whole life before that people thought I sounded American.
As a fellow Portsmouth chap I love seeing how well you're doing and how the crowds embrace your comedy. You've got a brilliant style that is refreshing and doesn't rely on shock or foul language. Plus you're dead on about the headphones. Invest in decent ones!
So funny, want to see this guy live!