A Heartwarming Autistic Story for a Cold Day

[@CreativeAutistic]

A really lovely video and a heartwarming story indeed, Holly. I love to see autistic people proactively supporting other autistic people. I only wish I could eat popcorn! 🍿

[@hollyoddly]

I love what Samuel has done and is doing for the autistic and disabled community!

[@thirdthoughtstarot]

These look great! Love the reason behind it and always here for autistic/disabled folks being employed on their own terms! I can't wait to support them when I can!

[@MySkillfulmeans]

I love that you made this video! I so appreciate the care you take, and the attention to detail in your visual presentation. And how wonderful to get the invitation and opportunity to support such a business! 🍿🥰

[@imjustjules]

Hi there! Thanks for making this video. I’m so glad this business exists and appreciate you talking about them. Autistic people certainly are underemployed and it needs to be discussed more. The gourmet popcorn looks wonderful! I love that you showed how you plated it to be festive during the holiday season. And showed how it paired well with a comforting holiday activity. I can see your passion for this. I apologize for the comments decentering from what your content is about here. Social media is full of what about ism, and that’s the issue. Anyway back to centering Samuel, their company, autistic people engaging with work that gives them purpose + fulfillment, and gourmet popcorn!

[@hollyoddly]

This is the first time I have heard the phrase "what about ism," but it perfectly describes what is going on! Thank you so much for focusing on Samuel's contribution. An autistic person using their resources to lift other autistic people up is an amazing thing.

[@gentle.kindred]

As an autistic fan of popcorn, I LOVE this idea! Sadly, I also have celiac and can't eat things made in facilities that also process wheat, but such is life with celiac disease. Thanks for sharing this great small business!

[@hollyoddly]

It's really great popcorn, and I love their story! It makes a great gift for people who can consume it, for sure.

[@hollyoddly]

​@edwardlulofs444 This is a story about a very resilent autistic person with a lot of ingenuity and a passion for employing disabled people. I would love for us to stay on topic and focus on this!

[@gentle.kindred]

@@hollyoddlyYeah, I've been thinking about this popcorn since I first watched the videos, considering this as a gift for our daughter. 🍿

[@kpwxx]

What a lovely sponsor for you!! This popcorn sounds delicious ❤

[@hollyoddly]

Will work for vegan snacks!! 😂

[@stephenie44]

Looks yummy! Thanks for sharing

[@DJ_Black_Tourmaline]

did you watch Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas?

[@hollyoddly]

I did not! Was it good? Does it involve popcorn? I need details!

[@beautyactivist]

@@hollyoddly Omg it's adorable. Thanks you @dj_black_tourmaline for the suggestion. There's a live stream going on! kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWLQgaiPrtiaZ7M

[@DJ_Black_Tourmaline]

@@hollyoddly i do not believe it prominently features popcorn but it is my favorite Christmas movie yet appears to remain somewhat under appreciated generally. it is a Jim Henson puppet film about poor woodland creatures preparing for Christmas & a seasonal talent show. heartwarming and funny with some good songs and great Jim Henson puppetry (the characters are all new though and not the Muppet characters from TV). it did get 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes & an 8.2/10 on IMDB so apparently it is well-loved by some but i don't ever hear anyone talking about it when Christmas movies come up in conversation. big recommend for anyone who likes cute/heartwarming content and/or Jim Henson. somewhat a forgotten classic imo.

[@hollyoddly]

​@DJ_Black_Tourmaline I just worked really hard to make a video about an autistic man who started a business to employ autistic and other disabled people. Employment in the autistic community is a critical issue. I appreciate your comment, but I really wish we could have remained focused on Samuel Bier and his accomplishments.

[@DJ_Black_Tourmaline]

@@hollyoddly oh okay you were talking about watching movies in the video. sorry.