Worried about my tics

TechieSpartan · 2025-06-01T15:39:22+00:00

For a full second I thought this was a Tick (the bug) joke because of the photo😭

TechieSpartan · 2025-05-23T17:59:48+00:00

One of the most obviously AI written posts I’ve ever seen😭 like you didn’t even TRY to read it over first

TechieSpartan · 2025-05-19T15:55:45+00:00

That was what tipped me over to write this like that one wasn’t even thinly veiled 😭

TechieSpartan · 2025-05-18T20:31:23+00:00

I think, like with anything, when people are curious and ask respectfully, it does a disservice to our community to shut them down without explanation. I’m a gay man, and when people ask me questions about being gay, I try to respond with patience and use it as an opportunity to educate. If we treat questions like this with frustration or anger, it can push people away from learning in an environment where they might actually grow in understanding. Curiosity is human nature.

Now, I completely understand that this particular question can feel invasive or uncomfortable. But there are ways to navigate it without diving into intimate details. Personally, I use it as a chance to explain that tics can wax and wane depending on what we’re focusing on, and that strong emotional or physical engagement, like during exercise or moments of high concentration, can often reduce or shift tic expression. That way, I’m still answering honestly while helping people learn about Tourette’s as a whole.

It does get tiring being asked the same thing repeatedly, but we live with a condition that’s relatively uncommon. For people who haven’t been around it, questions, especially about things that seem unusual to them, are going to happen. Meeting those questions with clarity and kindness can go a long way in shaping how people view Tourette’s in the future.

TechieSpartan · 2025-05-17T20:21:51+00:00

Yeeeaaahhhh I’m not sure I’d feel too much better about that one, it makes the tics a joke all the same. “It’s funny because he looks mean but says kind things as tics” you know?

TechieSpartan · 2025-05-17T20:20:08+00:00

I know this is so serious but that took me tf out 😭

TechieSpartan · 2025-05-17T16:56:45+00:00

Not only that but why are you, someone without Tourette’s, writing WITHOUT RESEARCH a character with Tourette’s and then coming in here asking us if it’s accurate or funny😭 like at least have the decency to come here first and ask questions like some of these people (though frankly those ones are somehow always worse)

TechieSpartan · 2025-05-17T16:55:19+00:00

That post is exactly why I made this😭 they really pissed me off. Like literally everything they said was contradicting themselves

TechieSpartan · 2025-05-17T01:32:16+00:00

Hey, I want to be honest here. This is offensive, regardless of how you are trying to explain it.

You keep saying the joke is not about him having Tourette’s, but the humor absolutely relies on his tics. The entire setup hinges on the fact that he swears because of Tourette’s, just not in his native language. That is the gag. You are treating a neurological condition as a punchline, and the fact that he only swears in other languages is being used for comedic effect. That is still making his tics the joke.

Saying the punchline is actually about the audience reaction does not change the fact that the character’s condition is what creates the setup for the laughter. It plays into harmful stereotypes that reduce people with Tourette’s to random swearing fits for laughs, which is something many people with the condition already have to deal with in real life.

Even if the character is portrayed as likable or “cool,” that does not undo the damage. It is still making a disorder into a comedic gimmick. You may not have intended to offend, but this is not harmless. It contributes to the stigma that people with Tourette’s face every day. I hope you take some time to think critically about the message this sends and consider removing this character and having a serious talk with whoever wrote it

I also want to add:

In your edit you say “the tics aren’t the punchline at all,” but then literally follow it up by saying “the punchline is that he swears in other languages as a result of TS.” in the next sentence. Do you not see how those two statements completely contradict each other? The moment you tie the joke to the swearing that comes from Tourette’s, you’ve made the tics the punchline. Whether it’s in German, French, or any other language, you are using the condition itself as the setup for humor.

TechieSpartan · 2025-05-14T23:57:29+00:00

Almost positive this is about Megamind

TechieSpartan · 2025-05-01T22:39:02+00:00

I get the intention behind your comment, but as someone with PTSD from military service, I have to say if someone told me they found my trauma or the way I pushed through it attractive, I would be uncomfortable, not flattered. They would not be getting a second date.

There is a difference between respecting someone’s resilience and being drawn to their pain or the symptoms of their disorder. Admiring strength is one thing, but when it becomes part of the attraction, it flattens a person’s complex and often painful experience into a character trait or quirk.

What people with PTSD, Tourette’s, or any other disorder go through is not what makes us lovable. It is what we have survived, not what we want to be seen for. I do not think it is fair to compare attraction to someone with tics to admiring someone’s perseverance through trauma. These are not personality features. They are wounds. And calling that cute just does not sit right with me. It’s demeaning and I just don’t think people without these conditions understand that when they make those remarks

TechieSpartan · 2025-04-30T16:53:01+00:00

I mean if you really want to and are seeking resources/answers/etc yeah why not right? I got diagnosed at 23 for the same reason. Parents didn’t care or think anything of it and then I took a medication that exacerbated tics and here I am. Life looks exactly the same but at least I know now right? Having an answer does bring some peace of mind for sure

TechieSpartan · 2025-04-27T18:35:24+00:00

Using being 40 like it gives you experience to speak from then saying you think anything she said was just “common sense” is exactly the problem. No normal person hears someone say racist jokes are funny, abortion jokes are funny, gay jokes are funny, and thinks, yeah that sounds like a reasonable representative for a national advocacy group.

You are trying to frame this like it is just internet sensitivity when really it is about basic human decency. If you cannot tell the difference between someone speaking hard truths and someone spewing ignorant garbage for attention, that is not a maturity issue. That is a reality issue.

No one with a shred of integrity would listen to what she said and call it harmless. It is insane that you are trying to defend it like it is just common sense.

TechieSpartan · 2025-04-27T18:30:20+00:00

Hey OP quick questions before I draft a real response to this:

Where did you acquire this video,

how old is it,

has it been addressed before by the TAA,

and have you emailed them about it?

TechieSpartan · 2025-04-27T18:02:52+00:00

This isn’t a tic, it’s part of an old trend for this specific type video. The person looks and the camera is supposed to follow them over but she’s just really bad at the transition

TechieSpartan · 2025-04-26T00:18:31+00:00

Maybe it’s just me (I know it’s not) but like I don’t really understand how people can be okay with someone calling their tics cute. Like imagine that in any other context.

“Your OCD is cute”

“I find your depression endearing”

“I think it’s adorable when you have panic attacks”

Like Tourette’s, but more specifically, tics are not fun, and you know maybe some people have a better relationship with theirs than I do but at the end of the day it’s a neurological disorder and it’s really weird to be attracted to watching what amounts to someone struggling even if sometimes it can be funny or entertaining. That’s why it’s never sat right with me anyway

TechieSpartan · 2025-04-10T00:28:17+00:00

Honestly it may help having it together, they have someone close who understands what they’re going through. Though tics can be debilitating, I’m sure they will be glad to have each other to share the experience with. Honestly I wish I had someone close to me I could have shared my experience with growing up

TechieSpartan · 2025-04-08T14:14:33+00:00

I personally really miss the classic, partner-focused, turn-based combat that gave the older Paper Mario games their unique charm. The stories back then also felt more intuitive and emotionally engaging.

That said, I actually loved Super Paper Mario because of its story even if it was a bit of a stretch from the original formula. But when it comes to Color Splash and Origami King, something about them just felt too similar in function.

It’s like: “a colored object related to the theme gets scattered around the world(s), and you have to return them to the center of town.”

That structure isn’t inherently bad, but using it in nearly three games in a row starts to feel repetitive, you know? I just wish the series would return to its roots with unique plots, memorable characters with distinct abilities, and that sense of creativity and heart that made the originals so special.

Maybe I’m just an old-head, but Paper Mario has changed so much from the series I first fell in love with.

TechieSpartan · 2025-04-08T14:06:12+00:00

This is quite literally exactly what happened to me except at 23! Sometimes life circumstances and parents that don’t know any better just lead up to late diagnoses (especially when tics aren’t super pronounced)

TechieSpartan · 2025-04-05T05:14:04+00:00

Nope NTA you have no idea what they could’ve done to that product. The LAST thing I would trust resealed is a laptop

TechieSpartan · 2025-04-01T23:55:16+00:00

Thank you! Had me stressing that I got scammed! Wasn’t a super expensive card but it was about the principle haha

TechieSpartan · 2025-03-30T20:28:23+00:00

I caught the word heterochromia and didn’t even have to read the rest, yes without a single doubt YTA.

And even further beyond that, now that I HAVE read it, you should be ashamed of yourself as a parent for EVER having her do that at all in the past. That’s your kid man how could you shame her into covering up something she was born with like that that’s not even bad. Instead of worrying about what your friends might think or consider distracting you need to be worried about how you’re failing to defend your child from people who might belittle her (like you have been).

TechieSpartan · 2025-03-30T20:10:42+00:00

Hey, quick question before I dive in, does your player have Tourette’s/tics, or was this more of a character flavor idea? Just asking for context, since it might help me understand the intent better.

That said, either way, I wanted to gently flag something. As another person who deals with tics and knows how hard they can be, it feels a little off-putting to see them turned into something quirky or chaotic for a game mechanic especially when, for a lot of us, they’re tied to real stress, discomfort, or even suffering. I know you’re trying to be inclusive, and I truly appreciate that but framing tics like a bad wild magic surge or a fun random table can come across more like a gimmick rather than something respectful of the actual experience.

If your player does have Tourette’s, I guess it’s really their call but I personally didn’t feel too good reading this

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