I thought the running in heels part was meant to be silly and campy. I was surprised people took it so seriously.

That would actually make sense. But it would defeat the purpose of rape culture, which is to keep women scared and marginalized.

Since men are doing all the raping, why not have a curfew for men instead?

There is only one person for whom speaking in the third person is totally acceptable.

“Then Julia’s daddy explained that Elmo has language difficulties. So, you know, we’ve all got our shit.”

1. NOT A DISABILITY. It’s neurodiversity. I and many others have absolutely no differences from non-autistic individuals (neurotypicals) other than benefits, like higher IQ, savant abilities, etc. We do absolutely everything you do, little stuff like driving, to big stuff like went to college, have high profile jobs,…

Can I just say, as an autistic woman that spent most of her life un-diagnosed and just being called “crazy, lazy, and weird” I am so thankful that the muppet is a little girl.

Elmo, I’m pretty sure Julia’s confused as to why you constantly refer to yourself in the 3rd person.

“Elmo’s daddy told Elmo that Julia has autism,” Elmo says

From the article:

Yes, so much this. I read earlier today that Sesame Street was planning to partner with Autism Speaks (everyone’s favorite autistic-people-hating, pro-euthanasia, pro-child-abuse ‘charity,’) but fans, parents, and actual live autistic people convinced them to talk to Autistic Self Advocacy Network instead.

Exactly. When I saw they were doing this my main worry was that this character would be developed around the parents of kids with autism instead of from the perspective of the ASD person. That happens entirely too often. Fingers crossed this character models how to be a good friend to someone on the spectrum and…

I’m associating the term “sex toddlers” with the frat boys’ level of sexual maturity.

Springsteen rejecting Christie is by far the best pop culture backlash.

Very effective. Just reading the phrase “which hole is the clit??” made my clit climb into my body to hide.

“Developed with input from...people with autism”

I thought I read somewhere that the dad framed them? Now there’s a conversation starter at your next cocktail party. “Here’s us on vacation at the beach. Oh, and here’s my daughter’s virginity certificate.”

Ewwww no. Do not want. If you want to remain a virgin until married, that’s your decision and more power to you. But only when it’s YOUR decision. Not some creepy ass agreement you made as a CHILD to your father. And THEN to take that a step (actually so many gross unnecessary steps) to get your hymen certified (how…

I just remember my first time having sex....and can’t help but think that their wedding night will probably be quite lame. Hope it was worth it!