Urban Dictionary Definition of Aspie

[Loomis]

Definition of Aspie​

A superior being, while deficient in chaotic morasses such as small-talk, inferior double-standard-laden customs and values trumpeted by Neurotypicals, and deciphering Neurotypical body-language, more than makes up for it with a sharp, penetrating mind that is highly adept at developing an intense focus on a subject giving them a near-savant level of proficiency, an inborn sense of principles that allows them to develop practically consistent characteristics and values, and an ability to reason independently, reducing their susceptibility to dogma, acceptance of groundless assertions, and the hazards of groupthink.

Just to make it clear this is not my definition. Some of my best friends were NT. (Past tense i.e., no friends ATM.)

 

[King_Oni]

The definition is shaky in a few ways since it refers to a lot of other words that require definition for someone unfamiliar with the entire autism spectrum. It's like using big words to define other big words.

It also comes across as a bit "elitist" or supremacist, but let's face it... it's Urban dictionairy, which isn't really a reliable source as such, but I do like UD in general for their randomness of words and definitions.

If anyone who visits this forum thinks that this definition on Urban dictionairy promotes supremacy and is true in THIS definition, they clearly haven't been to the dark side of the web...

 

[Soup]

Someone on AC directed me to it to learn about the existence of lesbian sandals. I never knew that they were a 'thing' before a clever Aspie informed me.

 

[Loomis]

Someone on AC directed me to it to learn about the existence of lesbian sandals. I never knew that they were a 'thing' before a clever Aspie informed me.

We need a universal fashion item that will allow all aspies to instantly recognize each other. Something much more interesting than the puzzle piece that Autism Speaks uses.

 

[King_Oni]

We need a universal fashion item that will allow all aspies to instantly recognize each other. Something much more interesting than the puzzle piece that Autism Speaks uses.

I'm sad that tinfoil hats are already taken.. because they would look awesome on me

 

[Soup]

Make yourself a tinfoil sombrero. That would be striking considering your imposing size!

 

[Geordie]

The symbol of pride for Aspies in my country is this:

Out of the blue, come a green and fresh thing that makes us all smile.

 

[Deno]

A superior being? that's rubbish. As much as I dislike most NT, they are not inferior. They have their purpose in life, and we have ours. Even if ours just so happens to be things like coming up with General Relativity to advance science much much faster than it would have been if there had been no Einstein (Aspie). Although this would not have been possible if it weren't for the NT population, so thanks NT's! But for god sakes please talk to someone else about the weather or sports.

 

[Arashi222]

You know I don't really like this definition as it reeks of elitism and superiority. No one is superior to another we are all equal even though we vary in ability. This definition while being generally hitting symptoms of AS is not a becoming definition. I think there needs to be a definition that is within both the medical/psychological definition and a lay definition that is both strength based and advocacy based rather than deficiency based.

 

[Deno]

How about.. (My Quick Definition)

Aspie: An individual unlike the majority of the population (Neuro-typical's) due to neurological changes in the way the brain is wired. These changes result in anti-social behavior, changes in sensory detection, obsessive-type behaviors and many other things.

Aspie's tend to have few areas of interest, unlike Neuro-typical individuals who show interest in a variety of things. Meaning they are very knowledgeable about subjects of interest, which makes them excel at specializing in specific areas.

Typically Aspie's are anxious and stressed individuals that tend to become depressed due to difficulties in Aspie to Neuro-typical communication. These difficulties in communication are experienced by Neuro-typical to Aspie communication as well, but because the majority is NT, Aspie's are seen as individuals that are unable to communicate successfully. Even though Aspie's communicate fine with other Aspie's.

 

[Geordie]

Just saying,

We Aspies are human beings, just like NTs.

It's just that 87 out of 88 or so people in the world are NTs, and we are 1 of the few.

We cannot fit into the NT world, but since we live in a NT-centric world, we have to see that society perceives NT values as 'normal'. What is normal, anyway?

We'd very much prefer to see each other as what they are, as equal being, with no judgemental value of one group being more superior to the other.

 

[Deno]

What is normal, anyway?

To answer your question, take a look at my signature. Normal is what the majority says it is.

 

[Geordie]

Eventually, though, either we be more like the majority, or the majority see the truth and accept us as part of them.

After all, we did our best to fit in, so well, we'll see how we can make the world see that.

Otherwise, AC is good enough for me

 

[Deno]

I will not be more like NT's, I can't stand their trains of thought. Just rubbish in my mind. They are going to have to realize that we are a neurological variation, we are the result of evolution. We are not retarded, or deficient, or crazy. We are different. Real autism awareness is my dream. As much as I enjoy Aspie Central, it is not enough. I need to meet more like me in person, and create groups of Science loving Aspie individuals. This is indeed a nice start though

 

[Arashi222]

But their trains of thought while different are not bad. Just as we are not bad for thinking the way we do. Even in AS there is variation why not embrace the differences, not hold it against one or the other that we all think and precieve differently. We are not better just as they are not better. There is no us and them. Thete is only people struggling to figure out how to co-exist

 

[Deno]

While I can agree that Neuro-typical's aren't all that bad, just as Aspie's aren't. I still, on a personal level, can't stand many of the ones I have been subject to interacting with over the years. My favourite line is 'just talk'.. Yes, just talk, thanks for the help. Go tell someone that who speaks your language please. NT's aren't bad, just irritating to me, haha.