Written by SAPL on Thursday, August 22nd, 2019 in Film and TV, Pop Culture.
If you follow this blog, you are already familiar with its commentary on Big Bang Theory‘s Sheldon Cooper’s portrayal of Asperger’s syndrome.
You may be surprised to learn there are many characters that have either been officially diagnosed on screen or whose characteristics strongly point to it.
(more…)Written by SAPL on Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 in Film and TV, Pop Culture, Stuff Aspergers Like Book Quote.
It all sounds so fun and educational.
A nice afternoon with the family with several guys here to entertain, make funny jokes and give a great lecture on autism.
Not so, says Asperger’s Are Us, a comedic troupe with their own HBO and Netflix series. With skits that highlight a politician’s sex scandal, don’t expect a family friendly environment with that PBS feeling.
Does this make some offended? Or add more to the humor?
Written by SAPL on Thursday, May 16th, 2019 in Film and TV, Pop Culture.
Those into CBS’ Big Bang Theory are marking an end to one comedic and nerdy era.
The show’s finale was taped earlier this month and will air tonight (Thursday, May 16).
All of you Penny, Leonard, Bernadette and other fans have watched the group of graduate students grow up from shy and awkward aspiring scientists to confident, brash guys and gals who are either already married with families or well on their way to, despite all their quirks.
Yes, even Sheldon found a wife.
Written by SAPL on Wednesday, September 26th, 2018 in Asperger People In The News, Famous People, Musicians, Pop Culture.
English singer Gary Numan says being an Asperger has more advantages than disadvantages.
Apparently, his combination of social quirks are a good fit for his position of being in bands that have made hits since the ’80s, as he explained to a reporter who asked if he ever encountered any difficulties.
Written by SAPL on Monday, September 24th, 2018 in Asperger People In The News, Film and TV, Pop Culture, Stuff Aspergers Like Book Quote.
British actor Chris Packham‘s girlfriend has given the thumbs up on this Aspie’s affectionate side.
While some Aspergers may be stereotyped for not showing affection, Charlotte Corney, who has held a long-term relationship with the Springwatch star since 2007, has nothing but great things to say.
Written by SAPL on Thursday, September 20th, 2018 in Film and TV, Pop Culture.
The Netflix series Atypical is back for its second season, featuring a group of stars portraying teenage life with all its ups, downs and surprises.
In the ever-expanding definition of the typical teenager, there’s room for an atypical one as well.
This show’s atypical teen just happens to be on the autism spectrum.
Written by SAPL on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 in Education, Film and TV, Pop Culture, Stuff Aspergers Like Book Quote.
Can Big Bang Theory‘s Sheldon (Jim Parsons) be used to teach Asperger’s syndrome to the education population? One Glaskow educator was jokingly told he could.
In a more serious note, the brainy physicists does posses many of the stereotypical traits that make us laugh and sometimes cringe.
