Autistic Culture | Where autism meets identity! Community is Autistic (Episode 57)
Celebrating Autistic Culture: Community's Groundbreaking Representation in Television
* Autistic podcast hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP discuss the TV show "Community," praising it as an "Autistic love fest" with authentic representation.
* They celebrate Abed Nadir, played by Danny Pudi, as possibly the greatest autistic character in TV history, highlighting his canonical autism and self-acceptance.
* The hosts explore how the show's creator, Dan Harmon, discovered his own autism while writing Abed's character, infusing the series with genuine autistic experiences.
* "Community" is lauded for allowing characters to "unmask" and become more authentically themselves over time, showcasing positive relationship dynamics within the study group.
* The podcast contrasts "Community's" respectful portrayal of autistic culture with problematic representations in shows like "The Big Bang Theory," where autism is often the punchline.
* The hosts debunk common stereotypes about autistic individuals lacking empathy or social desires, emphasizing the show's nuanced depiction of autistic social connections.
* Behind-the-scenes information is shared, including production challenges and the anticipation surrounding the upcoming "Community" movie.
* Overall, "Community" is highly recommended as a show created by and for autistic individuals, offering a rare and valuable celebration of autistic culture and mindset in mainstream media.
Which Community character do you relate to most? Tell us in the comments and use #AutisticCultureCatch to share your answer on your social media and connect with other listeners!
A couple of those online autism quizzes we discussed:
* RAADs R
* CAT Q
Damian Milton - double empathy problem
Article: Eye on Emmy: Community‘s Danny Pudi on Abed’s Impressions, Marvel Gigs
Video: Dan Harmon talks about Asperger's syndrome - Why Abed is a shaman
Video: Danny Pudi on Why He Is Not Abed Nadir
Article: Community’s Dan Harmon Discovered He Had Asperger’s While Writing Abed’s Character
Article: The Secret World of Imagination Hidden in Autism
Article: Community Q&A: Danny Pudi on Abed’s Growth, Losing Troy, and All Those Frisbees
Article: Dan Harmon Discusses His New Documentary, Addiction, and Going to Therapy
Article: Danny Pudi On Living With Asperger’s: ‘I’m Just Trying To Be Honest About Who I Am’
Documentary: Harmontown
Episode 32: Animation is Autistic
Episode 36: Bad Autism Diagnosis
Episode 39: Dungeons and Dragons is Autistic
Episode 48: Child-to-Parent Diagnostic Pipeline
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