'Do any of you have autism?' - Minecon 2013 panel cringe

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[@joshwhite-pullerofstrings9518]

this would've been a better question for the audience tbh

[@christinamazi5477]

Josh White- Puller Of Strings not really considering there is a much higher rate of autism in Silicon Valley and STEM fields and such.

[@chaoticboi2257]

@john doe actually it helps me so hush.

[@undoisteinkekshd1093]

a lot of the audience has mental illnesses but its kinda wholesome seeing how many disabled people are having fun in minecraft

[@safe-keeper1042]

No, it would've been a pretty stupid question if directed to the audience.

[@safe-keeper1042]

@@undoisteinkekshd1093 yeah, good for people with disabilities to have a place to meet others like them.

[@kyubeis]

"don't everybody speak up at once" hahahahaha

[@johnmattera453]

John Doe lol I’m on spectrum and I thought it was mad funny

[@HL-iw1du]

It was actually kind of a cringe question.

[@user-xy3hq6ft5j]

That was the cherry on top

[@NicklasTheKid]

"Don't everyone speak up at once." What a fucking savage. I like him.

[@zoominmonkey278]

poor guy, was probably just looking for people to relate to and inspire him

[@Zoot004]

facts

[@itzbluelg6851]

The devs didn’t want to give away their secret

[@MegaLoquendo2000]

​@ayatollahofrocknrollah188Him saying "not all of you at once" it's clear he was mocking autism

[@TheGoblinHub.]

@@MegaLoquendo2000lmao the fact he said that made it obvious he has autism. Wtf are you talking about

[@boxoid5230]

​​@@MegaLoquendo2000 Brother thats just a humorous figure of speech for when ppl dont awnser a question for a long time.

[@MrSlaughterrific]

Don't all answer at once!

[@matiaushasseriousproblems.7255]

He probably was serious.

[@ihasneck]

of course he was, Very obvious but most of the stupid morons in the comments dont even realise it.

[@deanobryan9704]

@anna because it was awkward, and that’s what people say when things are awkward

[@lazytime3126]

If he was, he must've been autistic

[@Milker-dt4dt]

@@lazytime3126 Definitely, my bet is he was bullied and he wanted to have a level up on everyone who messed with him.

[@ihasneck]

@Elle H ye but why would he ask if the autism has helped them in their modding careers? He was probably an aspiring modder himself with autism

[@stars111535]

I like how they deliberately chose to "pass" on the question instead of simply saying "no" Really makes you think

[@FletcherCat]

@@labadaba5088 its been 3 years

[@kaique8569]

@@labadaba5088 He probably meant that you are answer a 3 years ago comment, but that's just my Thoughts.

[@LoverOfManyArts]

not really

[@safe-keeper1042]

I'm guessing the answer is yes for all of them, but I'd actually have done a hard pass, too. You don't ask complete strangers what diagnoses they have. That's just... weird.

[@LoverOfManyArts]

@@safe-keeper1042 what proof is there that all of them have autism?

[@APimpNamedSlickack]

is minecon just the mecca of autism?

[@brautiwurst90]

Where can I get this copypasta?

[@ilovealeczej3296]

+Triple anal fisting has ruined my mind and forever corrupted my soul™ yes it is.

[@KrinchCraftHD]

In have autism and I am offended! Not, lol.

[@dogeshibe5833]

Triple anal fisting has ruined my mind and forever corrupted my soul™ lol 😂😂😂

[@verynaisu]

Triple anal fisting has ruined my mind and forever corrupted my soul™ Oh shit lmao

[@J0hn-MiCHaeL]

He didn´t ask "do any of you have autism" no no no! He asked *How Many*

[@safe-keeper1042]

He knew 😂

[@ppgrecords1708]

dont everyone speak up at once

[@LordNazgulKing]

Calling someone autistic on the internet is generally considered to be insulting. Both the members of the panel, and the audience members, probably spend most of their time online. Someone at a Minecraft panel asks if they have autism, so naturally they assume that the kid might be trolling them and dismiss his question after considering whether he's serious or not. That's all there is to this situation.

[@guilhermegmoreir]

So they decide to jump to conclusions and assume the kid was a troll? What if the kid actually has autism and was looking for some kind og encouragement?

[@andywarholasgallbladder4383]

ALL THEY HAD TO FUCKING SAY WAS THAT THEY DON'T HAVE AUTISM.

[@samf8192]

I thought the same thing, so you could be right. Another possibility I kind of thought might be the case was that they were being really nice and/or professional with the questioner if none of them had autism. It would be a "catch-all" because it would also be appropriate if any of them had it as well.

[@shale3140]

It’s funny

[@user-bo2uo6cv5w]

shut up

[@mannymoney45]

Cringe? I'm laughing here, that was fucking funny.

[@rane7784]

fr, Mr. 4 year old comment. Like how tf does our autism help with shit like mod and career? It didn't even helped me a single bit. That guys is obviously sipping dem "autism representation" on a fucking camcorder. Autism is a mental illness and representation for us isn't bad but Jesus, who tf thinks autism helps? is your autism some kind of mutant power?

[@shoooja]

@@rane7784 cry about it the joke was funny

[@hungrynpc574]

@@shoooja Nah it was unfunny and hella cringe, like its the same as first grader laughing at a "fart" or "penis" joke. And even if thats kid is serious and he is suffering from autism why the fuck would u ask that at Minecon anw? Seek professionals or sth, what do u expect from a bunch of adults who spent ther lives coding and developing games?

[@UK-Government]

@@hungrynpc574 "suffering from autism"

[@UK-Government]

@@rane7784 its not a mental illness

[@jakovage9480]

I’m pretty sure he was trolling cuz he asked another question saying “how many 3rd party launchers have you guys killed with forge”

[@fishingwithwill4835]

I don't remember the name of the channel, but he has one and he made a video explaining how he had phrased the question wrong and didn't mean for it to be insulting.

[@bunsenther-unit3543]

{Awkward silence} Panel: Actu- Kid: Don't everyone speak up at once {Awkward silence)

[@tomberver1075]

The kid asking the question is the only normal kid in minecon.

[@OctopusPlaya]

Holy crap! I must have left right before this happened, I saw that kid before!

[@henrys55]

Jim Kelley really?

[@henrys55]

Do you know him irl?

[@nabagaca]

As an autistic person myself i can easily see how that question could be valid, i find that while i suffer in abilities such as sports and riding bikes and social acceptance my logical ability is great and i believe some of that is for my autism, and while i may not be that creative programming still interest me and i program dolphi, and i can easily see how it would be curious if there was a connection between my mental condition and programming, seeing that autism has connection with other things. i think that if it was a troll you would be able to tell, the kid would have laughed, had a look of an asshole and wouldn't be looking curious like this kid was.

[@ThatOneNakedGuy]

The reason that it brought this reaction is because it's not really a polite thing to ask, even if it may seem relevant at the time, it may offend some people

[@newecreator]

It would be quite awkward asking this.

[@newecreator]

Actionboy619 Who are you pertaining to?

[@Actionboy619]

Sounds like you have it too

[@nabagaca]

Actionboy619 What do you mean? you cant tell if someone has autism by a simple KZbin comment.

[@jessemarchinko3741]

this kid is alpha as fuck

[@Swukelz]

You know it’s 2013 when the kid pulls out a fucking camcorder

[@MrTrollzama]

This must be one of those "pot calling the kettle black" moments.

[@safe-keeper1042]

For sure.

[@SaltpeterTaffy]

Autism is a kettle I would gladly call black any day.

[@Midnight_Foxx]

I can only imagine how much pain the guys answering the questions are in

[@sidtheape2]

That kid's smiling and filming. He knows what he's asking, kid's fuckin' boss.

[@Doom_stick]

God I forgot how sheltered and brain rotted people were 9 years ago, hope you're doing better nowadays.

[@llIlIlllII]

@@Doom_stick What the condescension Batman??

[@Doom_stick]

@@llIlIlllII lmao I literally said that I hope they matured, what's the issue?

[@MichaelHickey2003]

​@@Doom_stickYou're being a scumbag, it's a 10 year old comment, I hope you mature

[@amazingzach28]

It's JT! He went to my middle school. I felt really bad for him because everyone was so mean to him but he's actually a really nice kid

[@JackcraftTNT]

:D

[@nextgentacos123]

To quote Yahtzee: "Why did you just make two completely unrelated statements? That was like saying 'I want to join the Russian ballet; what color should I paint my ass?", or "I'd like to visit Morocco; how many times should I stick my head in a Corby trouser press?'"

[@JoeTheToucan]

Autism taps into the logical, problem solving and mathematical parts of the brain, all of which are key to game developing. It's completely relevant.

[@Merricktherox]

That awkward moment when the panel is more awkward than the kid asking I assume a sincere question

[@bagofcurry6927]

"Don't everyone speak at once." What a fucking legend.

[@EdenBrackstone]

Huge props to this kid. As a successful adult with Aspergers Syndrome I've come to recognise how being part of the autistic spectrum is not a hinderance, but rather an advantage that makes me good at what I do. But its not without challenges, and its a shame these developers couldn't relate to this guy asking a genuine question about something that likely affects him. Good on him.

[@simonfeakes]

GAZE UPON THE WORLDS GREATEST NECKBEARD

[@Perish1]

It’s actually a valid question. The kid probably has autism and was trying to relate them to himself, the panel just made it awkward tbh.

[@Binary10100]

His previous question was "Do you guys realize how many launchers you're killing?" Dude just hates Forge.

[@thedeluxeful]

He could be asking because he have it himself, or somebody close to him have it, and if somebody he looks up too have it, he might have some hope for his own future.

[@iandavidson5216]

One of the funniest things I've seen

[@david2734]

He asked a legit question and they were just like *_N O P E_* . They could've just said "No we don't have autism"

[@Cottam89]

best troll EVER, look how brave he is for a 11 yr old

[@areebmasoodi8932]

@@librasuperstar3779 bruh. 5 year old comment lol. Also you gotta admit, kid is pretty savage. Still not behavior I'd personally encourage ofc

[@librasuperstar3779]

Areeb Masoodi I don’t care that it’s five years old. And it’s not savage it was a genuine question. Also how ableist can you get

[@areebmasoodi8932]

@@librasuperstar3779 oh u were saying the guys comment is disrespectful. I thought you were saying the dude in the vid was being disrespectful. My bad

[@mr.stuffdoer8483]

Seeing people call him a troll when I know him IRL and know for a fact this was a genuine question from him kinda hurts. The guy is on the spectrum himself.

[@whoswho7802]

@@mr.stuffdoer8483 I don’t know him in real life stop pretending ur special

[@L3O4]

This kid is a legend.

[@runescapedude997]

I believe it was the best b8 ever and he knew he was gonna offend them because he had his camera taking a video xD

[@Therodinn]

I love the silence afterwards.

[@safe-keeper1042]

From my experience watching Q&As, if I'm ever in a position where I host one for any reason, I'll lay down a few ground rules. Like, 1. just ask the question without telling your whole life story, there's a line behind you 2. no personal questions, like, don't ask a complete stranger very specific questions about their diagnosis in front of hundreds of people. 3. questions end with question marks, it should be obvious what you're really asking about. And so on.

[@Claasic]

THIS FOREVER WILL BE LEGENDARY

[@TheHyperRobot]

I like how he backs up and starts recording his camera like he was actually expecting an answer. Idk if he's serious or not. xD

[@amelon1803]

This is one of my favorite videos because the kid has the exact same voice as I do and I am a woman in my late 20's

[@guilhermegmoreir]

Something tells me that those devs have no clue, nor preparation on how to handle these situations... I feel sorry for that kid.

[@ab-wb4wo]

correction: Something tells me that kid has no clue, nor preparation on how to handle these situations... I feel sorry for those devs.

[@erbain]

@@ab-wb4wo The child did not do anything wrong, he simply asked a very forward yes/no question/

[@erbain]

@Joe Owen I do know what emotions are, how about you?

[@PrincessTrunksBriefs]

​@@erbainYes or no questions don't start with " How many"

[@moromillas]

The question itself is no more odd than asking if someone is left handed. The reason it's an "odd question" is because this sort of thing met with utter scorn and disgust, yet on a daily basis. It holds such negative connotations, that it's something that should be thoroughly buried. Ignorance, fear, hubris, the tinkerbell effect? The problem doesn't lie with "those people," but instead, those that are unqualified to handle it.

[@noahschaub2424]

This is my favorite minecon video ever

[@flariz4824]

Well.... it IS related to Minecraft....

[@SeitanicLady]

What's wrong with asking? I have autism and people don't just ask, they tell me I have it *all the time* Lmao, tell me something I don't know!

[@Ragebropakage]

That silence is the sound of shots being fired

[@fumpiggle]

What a grand and glorious neckbeard, that man is truly a gentleman and a scholar. I tip my fedora to thee, my good sir.

[@OdesieusLP]

That kid is my hero, I wanna be him when I grow up

[@AedanBlackheart]

A prick? Well good the world is full of them, just more bodies to burn 💀💦

[@mimicouk]

your probably grown up now

[@rickkcir2]

Either he’s roasting them or he’s genuinely curious.

[@plooshface9362]

Why would ableism be a roast?

[@safe-keeper1042]

Right? Really, really hard to tell. He's either calling them out for their disability, or showing how little social skills he has himself.

[@mrmow7014]

@@plooshface9362 Shut up.

[@plooshface9362]

@@mrmow7014 You shut up you slimey ableist

[@plooshface9362]

@@mrmow7014 You demonstrated exactly why society sucks, because you want disabled people to shut up about the ableism they experience that you don't because you want to continue riding on your undeserved privelege. Pretty pathetic

[@vailix9627]

Actual real life troll i love this guy

[@LordZakura]

"Don't everyone speak up at once" That kid is a fucking alpha, he's going places in life.

[@crazzypumpkin8256]

Hope he got punished so hard because he is probably annoying bully

[@crazzypumpkin8256]

Oh wait he did haha

[@but_iWantedTo_speakGerman]

if you think this is an alpha male, youre more autistic than the kid

[@dad2541]

the awkward silence-

[@DocMajor]

He never got his answer, well here it is: There are no minecraft mods without autism. No reasonable, functioning adult is cooped up in their room modding a children's block game. Simple as. Cheers.

[@kogamustard7717]

You can't put autism on mods! You can't mod that in!

[@fallingage10]

Autism ≠ insult

[@tier621]

"I'm going to refuse that question." THAT MEANS ALL OF THEM DO.

[@swmltrainspotting]

I’m getting second hand embarrassment 😭😂

[@James-fx8eb]

dat neckbeard tho

[@Anhjje]

Apparently it's more than enough to make you rage

[@DragnYT]

they didn't even answer him, that has to be ablelist.

[@trippystizz]

You’re softer than charmin ultra soft ong 😂

[@thelunarsimulationleague]

This is minecon it is a land full of special needs

[@safe-keeper1042]

Should've just straight up called it the Autism Convention.

[@cheesemanthe2nd]

L mod makers just say yes or no. kids ask personal questions all the time, they don't understand what is and isn't too personal to ask. Made it even more awkward for no reason

[@westerngoldmine1725]

Imagine all the dedication these people went through sacrificing their life and time for this game and getting asked if you have autism.

[@alexr6527]

it’s not an insult

[@thefives7ar]

@@alexr6527 You’ve clearly never played online games competitive. Beating someone and then calling them autistic is like getting a double kill. Classic roast.

[@starcobra2575]

@@thefives7ar Autism is not an insult, its a mental condition. It makes you think differently (autistic people tend to be hyper focused on a few things, in one example hence why he asked "has it helped you in your modding career")

[@SploshBadger]

This kid also asked if they knew "how many third party launchers they were killing with forge" I don't know much about autism and please correct me if I'm wrong I don't mean any offence but this kid just seems like he asked that just to "troll" developers.

[@SploshBadger]

Sadly, I cannot tell if a person has autism from one sentence, I do realise that it is a serious condition and did not mean it in an offensive way. I understand minecraft has a certain pull upon autistic children, with it's organised structure and creativity. I know autism is not a bad thing and maybe the developers could have handled the question better and the would have been flustered by the upfrontness of the question and not considered that this child may have been autistic themselves and not understood the impact of the questions he was asking. All I was saying was that if this kid had not been autistic (which is a possibility we might not know without talking to him) and knew the impact of the questions he was asking he may have been doing it in a way to troll. Sorry for causing you offence I was entertaining a possibility that came from his previous comment (it's easier to think less of people than to think more of them eg. his bravery for asking questions that are personal to him) rather tan looking at the bigger picture.

[@Nextia_]

Bill Fakename tl;dr

[@Chronoscon1]

The question could probably have had room for pondering on if he hadn't worded it in a way that makes it sound insulting 'How many of you have autism', which implies at least some of them will. The whole filming it with a camera part followed by the jokey way he hurries them on for an answer just adds to this idea that the kid is just taking the pee.

[@imgoingberserk5918]

Part time gamer, full time savage.

[@hiEste]

The cringe level is so hard right now!

[@Chaotic4Neutral]

lol I don't think most people here understand that this kid is obviously trolling

[@kofiagyeman]

doesn't make it any less of a shite asshole move, even among trolls

[@Chaotic4Neutral]

kofi agyeman k

[@jeffconrey299]

***** House

[@Epsilonsama]

How can you say the kid is trolling. Its because of people like you that a serious condition like autism gets ridicule. Its so obvious that the kid was innocently asking a question about autism.

[@kofiagyeman]

how can you tell that he wasn't? there was nothing polite about it. rather than cautiously inquisitive for a touchy subject he was assumptive asking not if they have autism but starting off with yes of course they do, just how many

[@TheHubertstephen]

wtf legit question why didn't they answer?

[@Ghost_of_Michael_Collins]

Devs are so fucking awkward.

[@chinashorts1491]

I would just answer the question. It's already very well known that autism can grant savant like abilities to programmers. They have better focus, endurance, understanding, recall, etc. There's a programming company where the owner specifically looks to hire programmers with autism. Putting that on your resume would get you a phone call. It's time for people to stop feeling offended about autism. Not everybody becomes a savant, I get it, but isn't that beside the point? I think they would have all readily answered if the kid asked differently.

[@IWantTheB00TY]

And on this day, a new hero was set in stone. The hero that /v/ deserves.

[@xounarinarinari2067]

Not sure if the question is for the audience or for the staff.

[@suspiciousgorilla8291]

"Don't everyone speak up at once"

[@bachnguyen8804]

"just asking a friend"

[@user-mf8su7ny3s]

Imagine if he was trolling

[@Lumpytoast]

extremely specific stuttering beauty

[@Ghoztywaltz606]

"Don't everyone speak at once"

[@philthy_beats]

If he asked it a bit differently, I think I‘d be a interesting question

[@nyktal]

The "dont all speak up at once" line just sells it, hes probably a master troll now.

[@MegaManX4ever]

true hero and a real human bean.

[@Taffer-King]

Kid is obviously gonna upload this "epick trole" to his youtube channel.

[@kaique8569]

Did he do that ? I really want to see his perspectve

[@mr.stuffdoer8483]

I think he only would’ve if he got an actual answer, which is what he wanted. He has actually posted him seeing Pewdiepie watch this clip though, you can tell how annoyed he is that this clip went viral.

[@ericj.3787]

The awkward silence xD

[@papaidoceuteamamuito5975]

I hope he was only a troll so it makes me not feel bad.

[@mafiaismafia]

I can't do it. Can't make it past 30 seconds

[@Freezetusk]

Hero this world deserves.

[@XXSomeDudeXX]

What does it sound like when every person in a convention hall says "yes" simultaneously?

[@lockmelon3055]

I feel like he knew what he was doing

[@nuckm]

SHOTS FIRED

[@sync380]

The hero video games deserve

[@T9K66]

top 10 anime betrayals

[@AcostaAnimationMagic]

What up GiantDouche and or Sancho I recognize that writing style.

[@aleksandarstanojevic2125]

Thanks pewds!

[@zxylo786]

This kid won the Based Awards that year. The balls and the audacity to say this.

[@robmckennie4203]

Do you ever get that weird feeling where you want to deck a child?

[@Hawaiipaul]

His drill will pierce the heavens one day.

[@kowknipel]

Should have asked how many of them are still virgins.

[@deeperpurposelive]

guys guys guys....one at a time please!

[@FlyAwayN0w]

This kid asks the right questions.

[@shoooja]

As an autistic person i personally think *autistic screeches*