Q&A: In which I feed the trolls and explain why I am ugly.

Apr 05, 2017 22:10


Q: Why are disabled people so ugly?

A: I feel like I ought to be insulted that you asked this question, which presumes that disabled people are indeed ugly, because in general, we’re not; we’re just ordinary-looking, some not so good-looking, some gorgeous. It’s down to luck whether we look pretty or not-well, luck and a talent for style and ( Read more... )

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to be or not to be... anonymous April 19 2017, 11:11:43 UTC
I think all depends on perception. We (those who are not disabled) are afraid of everything what is not "normal". But what is normal....and who defines it...

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alistairdidinal February 3 2018, 14:21:15 UTC
I agree with this to some degree. Problem is, the stereotype is often proliferated by the self who do use it as a excuse for being a gigglemonkey.

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