Three ideas. Three contradictions. Or not. | Hannah Gadsby

[@MomontheSpectrum]

Our trauma makes us feel trapped and isolated, but there are safe spaces where we can share and reclaim our connectedness and humanity. Thank you Hannah.

[@tauau3571]

I loved the subtle callback to the rule of threes at the end there: "Take that as what you will, thank you, and hello" rather than saying goodbye. But the double meaning of that line, concluding a ted talk with a hello as if she's only introduced herself to us now at the end is brilliant. Captivating work.

[@MARYANNE269]

I liked that too.. Very clever 👌 She is awesome! Glad I stumbled upon her 😘

[@jlcollins7673]

Yeeeeees!!

[@smallstudiodesign]

She’s timeless genius ...

[@petehill8885]

that line was done by Morecambe and Wise 40 years ago.

[@OrphansCorpse]

Clever? Your IQ must be a single digit.

[@angelafromaustria2251]

I am so glad that the vast majority of the comments here are not only respectful but appreciative and loving. No verbal abuse. What a relief. Hannah deserves to be lauded for her talent and the courage to be true to herself. ❤️❤️❤️

[@channelKJM]

I've never seen a youtube comments thread so positive. Ever.

[@angelafromaustria2251]

@@channelKJM yes, how wonderful is this, in times like ours! A ray of light inmidst all the hate that seem to be growing all around. 🌈

[@AmethystWoman]

Sadly, there is some nastiness hidden under comments of comments. So brave. Personally I liked "breaking open comedy" as it's like breaking open a heart. Connection. The velvet hammer.

[@amg8963]

She looks like a trans harry potter

[@memosrt]

Where the bloody jokes?

[@marilynfarmer1302]

I doubt if you’ll see this BUT: You may not always make me laugh in your broken comedy, but you help me UNDERSTAND. Love it!

[@geofthompson3844]

This is one of the best Ted talks I've ever seen. I connected with so much of her way of thinking. My head never stops whirring and I've always felt separate and different. For someone who feels like she's bad at expressing herself, she's really good at expressing herself 👏👏

[@mikomaxwell1612]

Oof

[@tarzanstunes]

Imagine what's in there, if this is what's coming out! She's magical.

[@mikomaxwell1612]

@@tarzanstunes don't kid yourself

[@graffitiwomen]

@@mikomaxwell1612 she is magical, you seem salty....

[@noncomplier5385]

@@graffitiwomen Magical as a non-comedian? I suppose... its like eating fresh pasta from italy without any of the naturally made sauces. Just bland, like this wannabe comedian.

[@loopyfoodable]

“i’ve always understood more than i could communicate”

[@cierrablue]

I'm the opposite. Lots of talk, not so much understanding. Not proud of it but I'm trying to be better.

[@CrusaderDom3]

Where is the being funny part?

[@TheDusk]

Autism in a nutshell

[@willow8186]

loopyfoodable I had a teacher like that, super smart but couldn’t properly communicate it when teaching. Not great.

[@jamessamuel1255]

That one hit me hard, cuz I’ve been told I come off as naive and innocent and a bit dumb, but boy oh boy am I not and I know that for a fact

[@luizaosorio2079]

She is so smart and funny. But my favorite thing about her talk is that she is super real and authentic. Well done, great TED.

[@callyAddnett42]

Her comedy is just as funny as a rotting cabbage

[@jandrews6254]

@@callyAddnett42 oh you poor dear. Maybe you need to find a comedian who tells your kind of toilet jokes. Bye bye

[@callyAddnett42]

@@jandrews6254 wtf is a toilet joke

[@emboe001]

Describe her funniest joke

[@lockandloadlikehell]

@@jandrews6254 Well, those are your female comedians No, we'll stick with our highly amusing superior misdirection *actual* comedy

[@madison_mcelroy]

“Speech has always felt like an inadequate freeze frame for the life inside of me,” is my current favorite way to explain to others how hard it is for me to communicate. My diagnosis has also has helped give me a profound framework to my experience of ptsd and autism. It’s not easier, but the context helps. Thank you, Hannah.

[@beccastell6439]

This! Me too! Autistic, LGBT, brain injury survivor, abuse survivor. Once you understand the first two it is easier to manage the last two.

[@sonipitts]

And now I understand why I literally freeze up when people say, "Hey, how are you?" Because frankly, Karen, that's a 5-volume doorstop-tryptic-plus-bonus-novels by Terry Goodkind right there, so I'mma just stand here and look like you asked me to solve P vs. NP while you pick out your drink choices.

[@hopedean6424]

@jl rx Uhh so the autistic people who are incredibly talented and intelligent are dopey too?

[@hopedean6424]

@jl rx Actually it's really not. A lot of the time it is undetectable to others because many autistic people learn to read and copy social cues and conventions, and with new technology it is increasingly easy for them to socialise. I suggest talking with people on the spectrum to understand their experience and how they truly function :)

[@stevenb7319]

Autism isn’t being Dopey! However maybe Dopey of the seven dwarves has autism. Autism is real. Unlike Dopey and his 6 life partners.

[@MomontheSpectrum]

As a late-diagnosed female (31), I find it comical how similarly my brain works compared to Hannah! I love her communication style and unapologetic sense of self. Hannah is the female autism superhero in my book. Hannah, thanks for encouraging me to be my weird self, and for sharing your story in such a powerful way. You have changed my life and are a huge inspiration to me.

[@freeallfaded]

imagine making that your entire identity 🤣

[@dave_mate4244]

Wait how are you a late diagnosed female? You're either born a male or female. If you mean late diagnosed crazy I believe you.

[@kathrynryches6660]

@@dave_mate4244 Nice to see that you are TRYING to be funny, didn't work though. She means late diagnosed autism.

[@angelahounschell]

Obviously she's referring to autism. It takes less energy to just not be a jerk.

[@tracyfortune3297]

@@angelahounschell Jerks crawl out of the woodwork when someone intelligent shows up. Especially someone who reminds them of their insecurities in their lives and sexuality. Sexually secure guys don't hang around dissing videos like these....think about it.

[@jamesthemaniac3293]

Hannah Gadsby is a gift of humanity that we do not deserve. Bless her spirit and honesty.

[@spiralpython1989]

As usual, Hannah tells her truths with honesty, integrity and passion. Much Respect my fellow neurodivergent wonder woman.

[@miguedro]

^ lol

[@CrusaderDom3]

@Spiral Python she isn't funny

[@tarmancrothers1220]

"Her truth"??🤣.....You people are so cringefully unaware.😅😅

[@BeegroovyWithTheAutz]

@@tarmancrothers1220 one emoji wasn't enough, was it?

[@keepup8868]

Spiral Python, I am learning so many new words in these comments.

[@patriciayork4133]

I was deeply moved by Nanette and have been looking to see how you are doing. This TED talk was good. You shared your story in Nanette and I felt your pain and felt connected to you. This demonstrates to me how hungry we are in the world for connection to authentic stories. I Thank you again for sharing yourself with us.

[@ozzie444]

OK so she spilled her guts. I hope she feels better and good for her if she does. I didn't watch this to be a shoulder to cry on. And where is the humor? Aren't "comedians" supposed to be funny and make people laugh?

[@thomask5434]

@@ozzie444 To have the guts to let your audience pay money instead of visiting a therapist needs some balls i would say.

[@ozzie444]

@@thomask5434 No.... I stand on what I said. If you want to pay to hear this go ahead. I'd much rather watch someone like Dave Chappelle who is actually a real comedian that can also make commentary on today's society that causes people to think, whether they like what he says or not. He is much more a risk taker and effective, easily up with the best that George Carlin or anyone else.

[@arthursarzen1048]

@@ozzie444 after watching this comedy gold , i turned on a Hitler speech. Hitler was funnier

[@ozzie444]

@@arthursarzen1048 Excellent. Know what? You're right.

[@Kowther]

I'm not autistic but I do have ADHD and I agree that knowing I had ADHD didn't stop the struggles but it allowed me to identify the struggles and like she says, it's about facing the eye of the storm. Such a good talk.

[@emmaplover]

Kowther I’ve got adhd and I’m autistic (both diagnosed in adulthood) and I agree! It allowed me space to give myself more patience and not try and hold myself to a neurotypical idea of “normal” I wear earplugs in public whenever I need to now with no shame ✅

[@BeegroovyWithTheAutz]

ADHD and autism have a lot of similarities.

[@judithhopkins3457]

Same

[@cynthianiesing7854]

Same

[@jenniferjames7786]

I love TED talks. This one touched my heart so much. Hannah, you are my new hero. I’m an abuse survivor and this was inspiring. Thank you.

[@ellapepper5997]

I love her. Hannah inspires me to pursue my dreams in communications despite my struggles as a neurodiverse individual. Thank you Hannah and hello.

[@STYLEBAUS]

I can not articulate my thought when I’m around others. I never feel like I can express my thoughts properly or I totally miss social cues. But I am one of the best speech givers at my school. I excel at giving speeches and I think that’s so fascinating. In the ways I cannot connect to others in everyday life, I can reach people’s heart through speech and written pieces ♥️

[@howabouthat8606]

She is a powerful and gifted orator - eloquent, honest, fearless

[@marydillonsalai8985]

Frankie Basile Why are men so threatened by her?

[@ChristAcolyte]

@@marydillonsalai8985 Did you assume their gender? bigot

[@marydillonsalai8985]

Based Zoomer Um, yeah, based on her own expressed identification. Duh.

[@neuralmute]

@@marydillonsalai8985 Because they're fragile little snowflakes, of course. ;D

[@stevenrollason7939]

Pfft....try reading.

[@samrose1225]

As an Autistic person (late diagnosed) also from where Hannah is from, I find her talks so refreshing and connecting. I have also struggled with feeling connected to my friends and family on a genuine level, and being able to express myself with out the mask of trying to be normal has helped me to be and feel more authentic. Hannah is such a beautiful and important person to have in our media at the moment!

[@samrose1225]

Hi Frankie, who do you follow instead?

[@aussiejim1616]

@Frankie Basile Well you must be able to say something more positive. Otherwise you should keep quiet.

[@AvaNightingale]

@Frankie Basile goodness, triggered righties really have nothing to say do they xD

[@AvaNightingale]

@Frankie Basile omg you stolen valor idiots are THE worst

[@timhaslam4241]

Very often, comedians doing TED talks are either recycling routines or trying out new material. This was a unique journey of staggering profundity & kept me transfixed from start to finish. Bravo.

[@AK94913]

Cause she's not actually funny enough to be a comedian.

[@chief_listening_officer]

@@AK94913 this assumes that the purpose of comedy is only to make you laugh. The purpose of comedy is also to confront us with terrible truths about our world in a way that is socially allowed, so that we might laugh, and then think and then change. Speaking truth to power and saying the thing that should remain unsaid because of the constraints of society was one the key role of the King's Jester. Does she use surprise, reframing, uncomfortable silences and laughter to make you rethink something? Then she is using the tools of the jester as she alludes to in her talk.

[@caroldelosangeles3621]

👏👏👏

[@Hi-Five-Ghost]

cringe she was terrible

[@王艺璇-w3k]

Well said. This talk is so captive and unique and well... fun. She entertains the mind like no other. I've never seen anything like what she did, and probably never will from anybody else. I am so happy to have stumbled upon this talk. I've never knew of Hannah and after watching this and her specials she instantly became my favourite.

[@MrKellyspur]

Heartbreaking and raw, thank you for sharing your story Hannah. My daughter is on the spectrum and I love how you explain your thinking to help typical people understand your brilliant mind. I wish you all the best and look forward to hearing more from you!

[@aalokpandey]

The words she chooses to express herself are truly remarkable. In some ways, I feel like I am listening to a scholar.

[@QqMorPlzNoRm]

It's almost like I'm listening to a smart person. I feel like she almost does comedy. In some ways, she comes so close to getting to a punchline.

[@hurrahhurrah3156]

@@QqMorPlzNoRm She has been on the comedy circuit for years.

[@klobmuk]

You are, this is how all the post-modernist "scholars" talk. People rightfully calls out Trump for saying absolute crackpot things like "my truth", but she says it and its profound and deep. Self righteous fart huffing mixed with comedy should be the title of her ted talk.

[@haodev]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@leovirgo4538]

she is a scholar. :) she's an Art Historian.

[@girlwhomustnotbenamed4139]

"How autism and PTSD have so much in common" - THIS! I'm not autistic so I was really surprised when reading about autism my first thought was how much of it I've experienced myself. I grew up in an abusive environment and have PTSD and severe anxiety with a lot of similar symptoms. It's good to know it's not only in my head.

[@rachelk4805]

Same

[@cartergomez5390]

I'm a behavior technician and I always have to be learning. I find that I get extremely upset when my schedule gets broken or when I am not productive. Also, I struggle at being social. It's like I have to come up with a script, especially covering how I'm going to respond to awkward silences. It's when I get upset that I feel like my autism comes out. But I haven't been diagnosed and all diagnosing doctors are only available for kids. So I don't know if I have it so I guess I will keep wondering. My uncle has autism and he never got diagnosed because it wasn't talked about back when he was young. I am qualified to be a developmental delay specialist, I graduate in April 2021 with a bachelor of arts degree in cognitive studies. So I can basically diagnose myself if I wanted to. Maybe that is what I'll do 😆 🤣

[@dwightchaos9449]

The world is full of people like this… y’all not different. Nobody had a peachy life. Stop pretending y’all the only ones who went through hard times

[@alexcameron9555]

@@dwightchaos9449 whats your damage? damn

[@ML-nt1pc]

@@dwightchaos9449 Stop projecting your sanctimony onto others. You've just outed yourself as a narcissist, by the way. Something you are free to do, of course, just as those of us who are "different" are free to call you out on it. Best of luck.

[@srpilha]

Hannah Gadsby is a genius, everything she does is so amazingly well-written. I want to write music like she writes speeches.

[@dudeonyoutube]

Obvious troll is obvious.

[@GuilhermeCarvalhoComposer]

@@dudeonyoutube Whaaaat? I'm sorry if that came across as sarcastic, I was being 100% honest: I do think she's a genius and the way she deals with form (especially for longer pieces, like Nanette) is honestly an inspiration for ways to organize my musical discourse.

[@arthursarzen1048]

Then your music would suck

[@blob9638]

I might show this to my parents. It made me really happy when she said she was autistic, even though it's always sad that we autistic women find out so /late/, but I'm trying to get diagnosed now at 18 (found out 3 years ago) and I'm lucky that feeling of inadequacy didn't settle in before then (happened after that, woo lucky me) but finding out I was autistic was good news for me! My life made so much /sense/, now I gotta navigate that storm, even if I'm not sure it's possible to navigate the fairly demanding first year of higher studies I went into while managing my spoons, I'm doing my best, and I'll try to find the eye at the middle of my storm. Thank you for this talk

[@bergstoppar6229]

How's it going? /gen

[@blob9638]

@@bergstoppar6229 Much better at 20, thanks for asking! I always had a lot of autistic friends and my life is a lot less stressful, although my brain tends to go back to masking without my say-so and I forget to conserve energy sometimes haha Forgot about this time capsule of a comment, so thanks for asking

[@lauratheexplorer6390]

I came out to my nan. I’m so glad I got over the fear of telling her. She asked me if I was sure. I was. she accepted me & told me she loved me even if I was gay. I think she hoped I would “meet the right guy.” But I got it off my chest & it was so worth it. I’m proud of the fact that I’m a lesbian. I struggled & still struggle with it. But it’s a long tough process.

[@katee8147]

Your human is just what humanity needs. Thank you Hannah for embracing you & sharing it with us.

[@xxlimitededitionxxxxx146]

Kate Miller no it’s the down fall of mankind

[@uzibah4889]

"I don't think I'm qualified to speak my own mind. I've always had a great deal of difficulty turning my thinking into the talking. Despite being a pathologically shy, virtual mute with low self-esteem... I knew... why is it I could be so good at something I'm so bad at." Thank you Hannah for saying these (and many other) words that need to be said and heard yet almost weren't. I love this Hannah, thank you!

[@ritasabri8330]

I love the way she speaks, the way she shows her 'imperfections' letting us to connect with ours.

[@MeredithMynroseUniversalHealer]

Yea its making space for self acceptance as flawed and vulnerable as we may be

[@sandra8991]

I'm so deeply impressed about the richness in Hannah's talk. And I wonder how much more there is even inside of her. Before I saw this talk I wrote down "What is my calling?" as I don't have a dream I could follow. But now I know it is to be me and speak my truth. To follow where intuition takes me and do what it tells me. Like Hannah did. She mentioned that thinking was her grieving. That hit me. I'm thinking and grieving a lot. I do feel so lonely and miss genuine safe connection. I experienced so much emotional pain. I'm not autistic, I think, but probably hyper sensitive and with this talk she confirmed for me that feeling like failing in what is expected from me in normal life is ok and even if I have not total proof by a diagnosis, how I am is ok and I can create my life the way it feels right for me instead of trying to be somehow elses. I am 45 years old and that is right now particularly helpful cause expectations I adapted from society how to have a respectable life in this age are much higher than 10 or 20 years ago. Thank you so much for all this insight and your seeds ❤

[@nwnd148]

It took me about halfway through Hannah’s talk to realize that the reason that I can’t stop crying is that I’m releasing trauma from decades of feeling misunderstood. Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring, Hannah.

[@jamesroberts3642]

Yep...Exactly how you should feel when a comedian is on stage....you lefties are so cringe.

[@robertmudrow8034]

You're supposed to laugh. It's a comedian.

[@Chimera_Photography]

@@jamesroberts3642 Not as “cringe” as people who comment on year old videos because Crappelle told them to. You Friggin sheep…

[@Chimera_Photography]

@@robertmudrow8034 she does both you petty little incel.

[@Chimera_Photography]

I hope the two other guys that commented on this, realize that they are doing exactly what Hannah has accused them of. Which means not only are you not special, you’re actually comical stereotypes cut by the same toxic cookie-cutter lol😂

[@maggies5049]

I. Love. This. Lady!! She is a fabulously profound speaker. She says volumes in her appearances. Keep up the awesome work

[@calisongbird]

Frankie Basile it’s not meant to be “funny” you fucking tool

[@JSCroce85]

Frankie Basile @ why does this talk threaten you so? Seeing strong, eloquent women is a threat, huh?

[@elliott20]

Frankie are you triggered? Did the bad TED talk lady hurt your feefees?

[@maggies5049]

@@samuraikyokkan Got a problem with that? Didn’t ask for your “opinion”

[@Deteretgodtnavn]

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. - Maya Angelou

[@stevenrollason7939]

I can think of like a 1000 things more agonizing. So can you.

[@olecranonrebellion9976]

I couldn't find a toilet in time today, and had to crap in a plastic bag in my car, then use my socks to wipe all before working a full day away from home. Story told.

[@MorganBondelid]

@@samuraikyokkan definitely don't invest your time in learning about logical fallacies, cognitive bias, or false binaries. 🙃👍

[@beakfordclakington1337]

How easy it seems for most whiney women !??😒

[@kev3d]

I'm pretty sure stomach cancer is worse.

[@christianbernardsinger]

Hannah is one of the greatest artists of our times - it's up to us to catch up. Love her !!

[@dudeonyoutube]

Troll

[@georgesotiriou7051]

I am more of a Louis C.K guy

[@derfranz5770]

george sotiriou The comedy part or the sexual harassment part?

[@susanwilson9241]

I watched this 3 times and each time got something that I missed. Hannah is a very clever writer, regardless of what she thinks :) Well done!

[@lynverra-lay7581]

I know how you feel - I’ve watched ‘Nanette’ many times and ‘Douglas’ over 25 times! Her writing and reciting are exquisite 💜

[@timothyxosullivan]

Hannah is a brilliant writer and actually works very hard at it. Her memoir is brilliantly funny in the driest of ways.

[@m.anniejohnson5494]

Hannah is amazing! I’m so happy you are out in the world sharing your story and your voice! I’m so sorry you’ve had to suffer so much to get to where you are...but I hope you can feel supported now! Thank you for telling your story to help give voice for the many unique people who don’t feel they have a voice and survived trauma and abuse too. Thank you

[@Lvl1Critters]

could listen to her forever tbh, she speaks from the core of her being and it ends up hitting you the listener there too, amazing

[@Shazianne]

That was beautiful. And the ending "Hello" I enjoyed. It was perfect. She didn't close the door after her talk she welcomed us to continue this journey of Nanette's. I am shocked that she explained so much of how I feel as it relates to communication, and other aspects which I had yet to think about.

[@garrywallace1007]

And Hello was the last contradiction of the show! Very clever.

[@bethdowneysawatzky3765]

"Because thinking is how I grieve." God I needed that.

[@johnsmith1474]

It's a dull comment.

[@hopedean6424]

@@johnsmith1474 But it's what this person connected with. That's okay

[@johnsmith1474]

@@hopedean6424 - Just ok is dull too.

[@hopedean6424]

@@johnsmith1474 I mean it's okay that someone connected to a certain phrase that others may find dull because they have some reason that others may not relate to

[@markmh835]

Thanks for repeating that line Beth. Because that's a profound truth...... regardless of what "John Smith" says. Our world is full of idiots who walk among us; we simply have to learn to work with them, or just ignore them. (But sometimes mockery works too.)

[@Hullj]

Everything you said tonight was important Everything you said in Nanette was important You are important Thank you

[@warriorbard]

I'm a tad mad at myself that it took 2020 for me to find discover this absolutely brilliant woman. Her stand-ups are amazing and her talks are riveting. I can't wait to see more of her stuff.

[@annabelleh6651]

I’m here in 2022 so you beat me!

[@greggoreo6738]

Warrior Bard. There's your nom de plume! Your book of poetry, or prose. Or both combined. No one must know your birth name. Remain a mystery. If you're known as the Warrior Bard, you WILL be perceived: as a Bard Warrior. Peace be with you. Write On! Stay Calm and Scribe-on! Gregg Oreo long Beach Ca

[@christianstorm6396]

She is seriously really dull. Their is not light in her. And she seems like the type of person that is nice in public but is a monster at home. Why do people think she is funny?

[@bbudimanalqodri]

Shell slap you by saying her... 😂

[@Abhishek-bg5xd]

Everything else i don’t know but her comedy sucks😂😂

[@NoName-fc3xe]

I don't know why I'm crying but I smiled and laughed and felt all tht feels at the same time. Thank you for sharing Nanette and yourself.

[@kobiosama]

I was shocked to find how powerful this talk is.

[@DaM7519]

I have NEVER watched a TED talk from beginning to end...until now. Consider this the ultimate compliment and THANK YOU for sharing.🌻⚜

[@nicky_bee]

Powerful. This actually taught me something about my grief. That it connects me to the world rather than disconnects me from it. That that is what makes us human.

[@LiquidDiamondFlute]

An inspiring artist, I'm glad she's living her truth

[@kevink.7597]

The heart of a lion. The soul of a prophet. The language of compassion. ☮💖☯😎🙌

[@cassandracornwell7465]

Well said :)

[@teresawilkinson6231]

🌠

[@GayFrogsTho]

Brain of a half empty beer thats been left in the sun all afternoon.

[@CastledarkDweller27]

@@GayFrogsTho true Benjamin but thats enough about you lad.

[@jacquelinebell5584]

Yes! Jb x

[@nicholasbogosian5420]

It's so ironic, she's a marvelously gifted speech maker. She has a style that is completely unique. She pulls you into her own hieroglyphic mind and keeps you fully surprised, amused, and enlightened.

[@sharonadlam3195]

and that makes it ironic, how exactly?

[@nicholasbogosian5420]

@@sharonadlam3195 she's not just accidentally or obtusely good at writing speeches, she is literally good at writing speeches. But has a belief that she's bad at it, all the while trying to figure out why she's good at it. Lol. It's no blind accident, she's mastered the craft. And it's funny.

[@sianifairy9070]

I wonder...if i can get at describing your comment and her talk more incisively....it seems she is so accutely aware of how 3D, rich, complicated her interior life is....that language is just not the transliteration ...and yet that's how awesome human brains are...that we get so much more than a glimpse from language. Something in us can take those ideas and let them open up other riches inside us, if we allow it. It's not flat brown cardboard compared to living trees, but rather a gorgeous, vibrantly alive tree, embedded in an ecosystem, compared to the entire Earth.

[@SanguineMalcontent]

​@@nicholasbogosian5420 It's a paradox, not irony: She believes she's bad at informal speech, not formal. A paradox, is an apparent, but not actual contradiction, whereas irony can be (but is not limited to) a specific form of contradiction (between that which is expected and that which is actual).

[@hopedean6424]

@@SanguineMalcontent Thanks for that! I didn't understand the difference

[@genetic_disruption]

"Speech has always felt like an inadequate freeze frame for the the life that lives inside of me." An incredibly accurate reading of the verbose. I am told frequently that I'm well spoken, that my writing connects easily with the reader and is laden with emotion that translates easily to the audience. If any of that is true it is only 100th of what I can work out into the world. My mind is a jumbled mess of ideas and feelings that overwhelm me. I use the best means at my disposal to express and explore that tangle but it never feels adequate. Thank you for something so simple but so relatable.

[@amritavjain]

I wish I could “ like” this several times. So poignant, so heart wrenching, yet so wise. Every single thought here is precious!

[@teresawilkinson6231]

It's never a waste of time to spend time with Hannah Gadsby, I love her intelligence, her insight and her humour

[@kyto5125]

Hats of to this human! Hannah made me learn and feel connected more than ever.

[@李卫-g5e]

Yeah

[@rebeccapayne5933]

Thank you Hannah for being so Real. I feel validated every time I listen to you. What a blessing you are❣️❣️

[@lavender5698]

Hannah, I'm listening to this as another autistic lesbian with ptsd (and like you, I didn't find out I had autism until adulthood). It's so encouraging to see someone else from this weird intersection of traits. Thank you for giving this talk! I'm definitely going to be checking Nanette out.

[@justinfitzpatrick191]

Nanette is a very hard watch, The Road is one of my favourite movies but I'll never watch it again. Same with Nanette

[@EmpoweredTransWoman]

I've watched Nanette five times. And I'll probably watch it a few more times. Each time it excavates the crap out of my soul and leaves me drained, cried out, but better.

[@emmaplover]

Another not diagnosed til adulthood autistic lesbian with c-pstd 🙋‍♀️

[@hannacornelia57]

From yet another lesbian on the spectrum also dealing with PTSD, Thank you Hannah. For everything. I mean it deeply. The best of thoughts to you, and to the girls in this comment! I hope you're having a good day 🌸🌼🌟

[@carlagarcia3427]

Many of this things sound like my kid. How was your journey to a proper diagnostic?

[@mandystephens2458]

Every time I connect with what you have to say is an absolute blessing. Your ability to make me laugh and cry is a true gift. Thank you.

[@aepigeons9375]

Two-plus years late here, but wow, a lot of that hit eerily close to home. Thank you to Hannah Gadsby, on the off chance she comes across this.

[@quietestkitten]

It's not the garden but the gardening that counts. Yes, love it.

[@DavidLoughry]

Which is kind of like the saying that "the journey is the reward."

[@Elektrochoke]

There’s no bad people like there’s no bad weeds, only bad gardeners. Victor Hugo

[@cassieoz1702]

Wonderful to see the overwhelmingly positive and supportive comments. Hannah, you bring out the best in us 💖

[@richardbarnes3757]

Dear Hannah, what a wonderful TED! I hope the connections you make help you as much as they help others, which is a great deal. Thank you for your candour, your courage and your ASD savant’s piercing insights into your and our flawed but fabulous humanity! Cheers,

[@vijana]

First comedian, who made me cry, and still she IS a comedian. Very deep, highly intellectual and captivating! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Greetings from Austria!

[@irakotlik-konev1837]

You are just being you as is, and because you are smart and kind it is a delight

[@flyingdutch9818]

Thought it was going to be tough for Hannah to follow up ‘Nannette’ but am starting to realize she’s just getting started. Damn, she is a force of... I can’t capture the right word to do her justice.

[@tkcurtis1725]

A force of boredom?....perhaps

[@robokill387]

@@tkcurtis1725 triggered.

[@tkcurtis1725]

@@robokill387 Only an oversensitive beta boy would even use that term. It doesn't exist in my vocabulary! I merely pointed out how terribly unfunny this person is....my opinion. If it makes you laugh, and feel warm and fuzzy, then by all means, watch Hannah Gadsby until you're blue in the face!

[@sera3050]

Gasping! Hannah, you have not just quit comedy (in the old way) -- you have quit being human (in the old way) .....and my heart, my head, and the cells of my body are all bursting....and letting go! New(!) is happening. Your "onions" and your "savant genius: are helping so many of us to be more than we ever imagined! May some of this connecting bring you home.

[@caseyob2690]

AMEN

[@TheLaughingDove]

This was punching me really hard and I didn't know why until she said she was on the spectrum and had ptsd and my bitter laughter as I realized that I was hearing from someone with many of the same struggles I share.

[@charliedent]

💖

[@prentissem]

Lop

[@carolynworthington8996]

The Laughing Dove it’s interesting to me how many people like you are commenting. Unique, yes, unusual, probably, but far from alone, it seems.

[@phasein5413]

@@carolynworthington8996 Yes.

[@jiznimore]

many many girls on the spectrum have ptsd and for a reason

[@ChiTengoku]

I resonated with literally everything that she said. Like, I kept thinking, almost every time, “Hey, that happened to me too!” Almost with excitement, because it is so hard to find someone who would viscerally KNOW, and not just know but UNDERSTAND what my life is like, what I have never been able to put to words out of the hieroglyphs and pictograms that make up my mind. I have my own list of contradictions. I am a female. I am not a girl. I have horrific stage fright. I love singing in front of a crowd. I am autistic. Not a contradiction, just giving the rule of three a try. Did it work? On the other hand, my list of similarities when comparing Hannah’s life experiences with my own can not be contained to three. I have autism. I have PTSD. I have anxiety. I have depression. I have been abused. I have been sexually abused. I have been bullied and mocked about how I look and behave. I was diagnosed late, albeit not quite as late as Hannah. I regret not sharing my truth with my grandpa before he died. Writing is a struggle. Talking is a struggle. Everyday is a struggle. I don’t know the purpose of my human. I don’t know who I am. Am I still my nan’s granddaughter (another similarity, I call my grandmother nan too) and my mother’s daughter and my sisters’ sister if I am not girl? Can I still say I love to sing when my stage fright makes me too afraid to join my church choir? Can I even be considered a person when my autism and my anxiety and my PTSD and my depression debilitate me and my life so much? I don’t know. But I want to find out. Thank you for reading this essay while watching someone else give a TED talk. Edit: Sorry this is so heavy. I never said I was a comedian! (That was my attempt at a joke. I think how not funny it is says it all.)

[@KazWinchester]

You always make me cry BUT thank you. I'm queer have depression ptsd and probably autistic. Thank you for having a voice even when I can't. Thank you thank you. thank. you.

[@memmermiller]

Hey Kaz, thank you for daring to share a bit of yourself in a world so full of a-holes (see above). You’re brave just like Hannah. Please be safe. You matter and I see you.

[@stacehansen3140]

I'm also queer, have ptsd and adhd. I am grateful for Hannah and for all of us living our lives as well as we can. Thank you for commenting and I hope your path is gentle and loving.

[@beccastell6439]

Hugs. Yep me too, friend

[@carolynworthington8996]

Shishir Yerramilli grow up.

[@karenknowles1537]

Shishir Yerramilli 🖕🏼

[@PJCurtin1]

What an engaging speaker. There's so much to unpack in Hannah's work. She's so dang smart.

[@sparklebutt1119]

Peter Curtin She is a genius.

[@hopedean6424]

She also has a degree in art history! Fun fact

[@stevenb7319]

Shocked? There are more than a few highly intelligent people with autism. Look up Temple Grandin and how many degrees she has. Frequently highly intelligent people with autism get mis diagnosed since so many simply accept genius coming with eccentricity. So how many geniuses out there haven’t been diagnosed because they are brilliant?

[@trudyfox938]

@@hopedean6424 there’s a funny story about that too.

[@trudyfox938]

Watch her story about her first gig in stand up and her mum the heckler in the audience. It’s gold.

[@b00ksgalor3]

I’m so glad I found clips of her work and decided to watch Nannette. I feel close to what she talks about. I’m working through my own trauma’s, as well. Sharing my love! And you are not alone.

[@pinstripesuitandheels]

This video couldn't come at a more fitting time in my life. I'm deeply moved and feel supported. Thank you Hannah!

[@wath7764]

One of the great artists of our time. Bravo!

[@Cheezwizzz]

😂😂😂😂 Now that’s funny

[@junenovae]

That was so strong, one of the most intense and complete talk I've heard

[@johnb3801]

You don’t get out much at all do you?

[@madsteve92]

the only thing intense about this was the struggle to find a secure enough spot to hang myself from.

[@RalphieMaysGhost]

You would have said that same exact thing if she came on stage and just farted for 12 minutes straight.

[@MC-ij3lb]

Keep talking, keep sharing. We need your words, Hannah. Feedback.

[@rockintelligence]

One of the best TED talks!! Funny yet so profound at the same time. Hannah's delivery was just great. Wishing you all the best ❤

[@xxlimitededitionxxxxx146]

rockintelligence for me this ted talk was not good

[@gracebellamy586]

Hannah Gadsby is a brilliant person and I love listening to her. She never fails to present concepts in new ways that make me think about my preconceptions. Thank you, Hannah, for making me laugh and making me think!

[@reginadobson266]

Last night I watched Hannah for the first time. I am in awe. I viewed Nanette. I am grateful for the world to have such an easy opportunity to learn so much. My only regret, is the tumultuous road she has traveled. And having said that, Hannah, proved an interesting point I have believed for a very long time. We can be our own Neosporin, as well as Triage others. Very done, Hannah...

[@reginadobson266]

Very Well Done, Hannah !!! 🌴💙

[@CatBamb]

Hannah, you are brilliant. Thank you for your comedy and sharing your stories. You’re a wonderful gardener!

[@woolsey1977brian]

thank you for Nanette. you helped me to understand perspectives that I wondered about and on a factual level understood, but never had the context needed to be able to empathize in a meaningful way. thank you again for helping me expand my "perspective bubble"... the work continues....

[@olgaorange]

I simply love you Hannah - thank you for being this wonderful human being

[@kerrysmiles]

You might never see this but your comedy changed me. It gave me a larger awareness. I don't feel alone. Thanks 😊

[@lexietalionis]

She is always so layered in what she does. Very clever and very authentic.

[@noncomplier5385]

Was that a fat joke? :D

[@NatManzano]

The true Great Gadsby

[@martinathomas7504]

I love that title !@Natalia👩‍🔧👍

[@eeksdification3288]

I fail to see how the Great Gatsby, a great classic novel has anything to do with a bad Comedian? But aight.

[@NatManzano]

@@eeksdification3288 so bad that you bother to watch and comment in her videos? She must be more relevand than a bad professional to you, since you are using your time to search for their videos, think about her and discredit her. You would not bother just for a bad comic. She is important to you.

[@eeksdification3288]

@@NatManzano Well no, I just said that I fail to see how a great classic novel has anything to do with a bad Comedian, but if you really want to know why I am responding to comments is because I am flabbergasted at how much people seem to love her, the reason for this is because I personally I simply cant see how anyone can find her funny... If you want to know why I searched for her videos and such alike, I heard of her from a channel I watch, and then searched her up, saw that she had won some awards, and thought that she couldn't be all that bad and then searched her up on youtube and I simply couldn't see how anyone could find her funny, or inspirational...

[@GigianNelgin]

@@eeksdification3288 so yea, it does matter to you. You cannot cope with the fact people like her so much so you need to make sure to go into the comment section and make it noticeable that you despise her very much. I do not bother to hate on the job of people I don’t like. If I don’t like a comedian I don’t go hating on them, I just don’t watch them anymore. If I waste my time to hate on them is because they have touched my core values and made me angry. To which I ask you, what did she made you angry for?

[@nalubap]

Love you, Hannah. I feel my self very connect to your stories. And they always help me to understand a bit more of myself. Thank you!

[@lipingh.573]

This is the first video I did for TED as a volunteer subtitle translator (simplified Chinese). It's so shockingly powerful!

[@odalissk]

thanks for doing that. Sending you lots of warmth on this 30th anniversary of the Tien An Men events

[@lipingh.573]

@@odalissk Thank you ! Unfortunately 30 years later, situation has not improved in any way. Much to the contrary, China has built the most advanced and sophisticated censorship system. KZbin, Google, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram have all been blocked by the Great Firewall in China. I'm not a political enthusiast, I just believe everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression. And TED is not even about politics, it's about sharing and spreading new ideas that can help us better understand ourselves as well as the world. I really enjoy doing it because in doing so, I have, in Hannah's words, found "the purpose of my human.".

[@moschinopumps]

Liping H. So happy for you Liping. I work in a state government in Australia in language services which involves supporting people who are bilingual to become translators and interpreters. It is such a crucial skill to help people with language barriers to access information. I’m so glad you have found your calling in life.

[@fardareismai4495]

Thank you! That is very helpful.

[@EmyrDerfel]

"The purpose of my human" is also what I thought I heard most times she said it. It's not grammatical. Then near the end she said more clearly "the purpose of my *humour*"... which it may have been all the way through :-/

[@speakingforcrows5227]

Everything she says is relatable for me as a person on the spectrum who also struggles with PTSD and depression. It's a comfort to see someone on the spectrum being confident, succesful and embraced publically. I also tend to hide all my dark sides - including my diagnosis, for the comfort of others and the fear of being shamed. Thank you for being so open Hannah, it's inspirational!

[@benkelly9362]

Thank you for sharing yourself like this. Your voice and you stories hit me in such a deep place. I know your pain and I'm so grateful that you are who you are. The world is better for it.

[@MetaspireLLC]

You’re a beautiful human and a game changer. Thank you for sharing your gifts and making our world a better place by simply being you.

[@judithblades5578]

thanks Hannah, another highly intelligent woman here on the spectrum, found out when I was 63

[@JES-R]

Simply and utterly brilliant, beautiful person. Thank you Hannah for your keen wit, and your honesty. 👍❤️

[@wren3164]

Thank you, Hannah.It touches me when you say "I am connected in disconnection." Always tell the truths......

[@klobmuk]

hahahahahahahahaha

[@perihawk]

She really punches through to my heart.

[@adrianaquintao8378]

Hannah, thank you for existing. Thank you for being you. I just watched Nanette and I had never loved crying during a comedy show before. You touched my soul and I love you for that. Thank you.

[@tp8434]

I appreciate Hannah and her honesty. She is truth on a stage.

[@emmastock9652]

"My struggle is not to escape the storm, my struggle is to find the eye of the storm", THIS is what I desperately wanted to hear in Douglas.

[@gomcocramp]

you're watching this in the parfume shop?

[@777mmorse]

Emma Stock I LOVED “Douglas” at The Kennedy Center in DC on 6/25! It had much less of “the trauma” (As Hannah would say) and was HILARIOUS while still so FASCINATING. Cannot wait to see MORE- Hannah is a GENIUS. ❤️

[@colind3273]

I SO can't wait to see Douglas!!

[@gmed2]

Love this, she has such a way of provoking thoughts and really having the desire to truly learn to know yourself. Amazing...

[@ЛюдмилаЦиганенко-ю1к]

Her words... She herself... just brilliant, gorgeous, astonishing! Thank you! From me as a woman, as a human that always wondered what's wrong with me, others, humanity itself. THANK YOU!!!

[@Lauren-ik2mh]

so much love and respect, hannah! you're doing incredible work. send kayak our love too.

[@grrgoyljones8793]

LOL

[@dudeonyoutube]

.Troll

[@velocitygirl8551]

I love her way too much!! She never ceases to make me smile and THINK

[@darrylking9771]

WOW what a story teller, a great human being, I can deffinately relate to some of this talk, as I reckon all of us can, could listen for hours, thank you HANNAH.

[@JIKitty]

The speech at the end of the Nanette show always makes me cry. So, you did share your pain. I felt (a little bit of) your pain and I'm glad I did.

[@angelajohnson4245]

"NANETTE". This woman is wonderfully incredible. I just finished watching it now. Engaging, humorous, educational.... Powerful, moving, strong and above all else: SINCERE! Heartbreakingly yet wonderfully sincere... Thank you Hannah.

[@MR-tn5kv]

Wicked mix of humor and honesty - thoughtful and fabulous!