• WarmSoda@lemm.ee
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    10 months ago

    Why do people decide to explain jokes like this? What’s your thought process from when you see a punchline to writing out an over explanation?

    • Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      The internet is wide, and many nerds are on the spectrum.

      My coworker, super nice guy and would totally find him watching football or playing video games - always has to go, “Your joke is in reference to [movie name].”

      He’s on the spectrum. He “needs” to say that for himself. Maybe it’s to help him understand , or maybe because he doesn’t want anybody to be left out or feel like they are missing anything. Doesn’t mean any harm and we accept that.

      Empathy my friend.

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        10 months ago

        True I’ve known guys like that before. Thank you for the thoughtful response!

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          10 months ago

          They are pushing boundaries and trying to find their voice. And trying our patience :D

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        10 months ago

        The amount of people with ASD on Lemmy is high.

        Pointing that out doesn’t go down well though…

        It’s 2024, IDGAF if you are on the spectrum I just want to know so I can better interpret your comment.