Reacting to "Lazy" Product Ad Comments [CC]

[@CapriUni]

Also (regarding the comment that the people in the ads don't look disabled, even beyond the point of "not all disabilities *look* like disabilities"): If the companies who make these products *DID* market them as items made for disabled people, then they'd have to get the products approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) which can take *years* and jack up the price by orders of magnitude, and would mean that you'd have to get a doctor to sign off on it before you could buy, and hope that insurance would pay for it … All for a cleverly shaped piece of plastic that makes it possible to get dressed by yourself. Marketing these things to the "General Public" keeps them accessible, both in terms of just being able to find them and afford them. (Besides, the Disabled *are* the "general public").

[@percy3557]

WITH WHAT MONEY, LAURA?!

[@woodstockrulz]

This part had me cry laughing 😂

[@LiteraryStoner]

As someone who was born disabled it will never cease to infuriate me that people assume all disabled people are old. "you're too young to need that cane" "you're too young to need that wheelchair" "you're too young to be in all that pain" I was born this way but...ok sure. Of course people can also become disabled AT ANY AGE. Wonderful video!

[@felsi001]

The comment with the socks and the people in the add being young... I get the comment soooo often. "Why are you wearing old peoples tights" or "You are to young to have this". Because a lot of people believe that only old people need medical compression tights when people like me need them to be able to walk without pain.

[@theannieelainey]

Absolutely!!

[@littlebeeandnutmeg6395]

When I take the elevator one level at my uni and people say it’s lazy and why bother and how it’s just inconveniencing them from getting to their higher levels faster. Their ignorance hurts my feelings and pressures me to take the stairs when I shouldn’t

[@susanwilliams2392]

Yick, I hate this one. The uni I used to go to had little notices in all the lifts saying "if you are only going one or two floors please use the stairs to conserve power". At the time I was dealing with: an asthma flairup, dizzy spells, losing my vision, and fatigue from an underactive thyroid. But by all means tell me to climb up and down the stairs, it will only take me half an hour or so. And yes, the notices shamed me into doing it when I absolutely shouldn't have.

[@pandapunkscreate1162]

I think a big one that people don't think about is services like doordash, uber eats, or even grocery delivery services. There are times I'm in too much pain to get up and go to the store. There are times when I'm in so much pain I can't even deal with cooking. Am I supposed to just starve? Services like this provide me with a way to get some form of sustenance, even on my worst flare days.

[@jessicacowell5424]

Those are great, unfortunately they are also quite expensive and just not an affordable solution.

[@Rachel9165]

I use a straw because I have trigeminal neuralgia, a facial nerve disease that affects my lips on my affected side. Drinking straight from a glass causes me a lot of pain. With a straw, I can not only position the straw on my non-affected side (TN affects only one side of my face), but aim the liquid so that it doesn't touch the affected sides of my tongue or mouth. TN is known to the medical community as one of the worst pains a human can experience, and straws greatly improve my quality of life. As for other things that get overlooked, I wear a face mask/balaclava outdoors, even in the summer. Wind, cold, and rain are huge triggers for TN, and the masks help a lot! Laws that ban face coverings, which are always rooted in anti-Islam hatred (and maybe also surveillance), would be totally inaccessible to me. Like, I would literally never be able to leave my house.

[@wolf1066]

My mother had TN, my sister has it - it's bloody awful.

[@Lellowcake96]

Mandolin/vegetable slicers, pre-made salads, audiobooks, pre-sliced/grated cheese. A more expensive one is the need for an exercise machine instead of a gym membership/exercising outdoors.

[@imnotirish3221]

The spaghetti twirling fork is a product that is called "lazy." It looks great for people with arthritis.

[@susanwilliams2392]

Another one for your list of straw users :) Some blind folks. For me as a functionally blind, Autistic person, my personal go to is reusable silicone straws, because I have sensory issues with plastic and metal (but others could just as easily have sensory issues with all reusable straws but not the plastic disposable kind.) Keeping a glass level and drinking from it without a straw is normal for many blind people, but really tricky for others, I don't find it too bad, but a straw can be nice. The main thing I use straws for is cups with lids. I knock over my glass around the house multiple times a week, with a cup with a lid and a small hole for a straw I can keep the mess to a minimum. It means I can stay hydrated withlout sharing it with the floor. Especially since I have to lightly flavour my water with juice or cordial because of sensory issues meaning I gag on straight water. I love that you didn't blast other types of straw, too many people do with the 'straw debate'. Disposable plastic straws should absolutely be readily and legally available, but they aren't the best option for everyone, and the outrage people rightly feel at the banning of plasticv straws too often turns into outrage at all reusable or alternative straw tyopes. Variety in accessibility aids is good for everyone, the more potential options, the more likely you are to find something right for you. Thank you Annie, another beautiful vid

[@omnichrome9784]

My 12 year old child with an autism diagnosis uses the sock slider because it helps them properly align their socks so they can put the socks on correctly. They also used plastic straws until recently (though they used a reusable type) due to the oral sensory input it provided (including being able to bite it). People with oral sensory issues often benefit from straws to help them so they don’t harm themselves (or others) through biting/chewing or other harming outlets to meet these needs.

[@theannieelainey]

Thank you so much for sharing!! 🙏

[@susanwilliams2392]

I am an autistic adult and i love straws for this reason. I personally use silicone straws cos the plastic ones give me sensory issues. I am also never without a chewable silicone necklace

[@susanwilliams2392]

I also never wore shoes or socks unless i was forced, as a kid, because of the. sensory struggle. Why oh why do socks have seams :D

[@mycomments4215]

I called out people out in, ' the vegan of New York ' Facebook group for their attitude about their anti cut up produce. One of the people ignorantly said if a person couldn't cut up fruit she doubt if they are living alone. 🙄

[@HeyJudie]

Wow, what a fun person. She's probably the kind of person who would say that if you can do it but it's just very painful, then you should just buck it up buttercup. Did other people seem to change their minds at least? Just seems like such an obvious thing. It's easy to make the mistake. I was once able bodied and didn't know anyone (or thought I didn't know anyone) with significant disability. I'd like to think that if someone explained chronic pain and invisible illness to me, I would remember how my wrists hurt when I played Viola and would think "huh, never thought of it that way. Some people might get hurt cutting fruits and veg" and then it would be like wow, I was so wrong. Some people can be so arrogant and bullheaded. The most upsetting thing is that when someone is behaving that way it's impossible to change their mind. All you can do is plant a seed and hope it gets sunlight and water.

[@susanwilliams2392]

(sarcasm) Oh yes, we all live with our round the clock carers, there at one in the morning in case we have a sudden craving for a. chunk of pear. And of course, anyone we live with is our slave and never gets tired of doing absolutely everything for us, they exist to cater to our every whim, and never expect us to do. an ything. We're disabled, everyone knows we are totally incompetent and useless. It isn't a one sided relationship, we are there to fulfil our one purpose in life, to make everyone else feel better about their problems (/sarcasm)

[@wolf1066]

And the worrying thing is: that person is probably allowed to vote.

[@HowCaseySeesIt]

Such a wonderful video. Thank you so much for speaking up about this. I can’t drive so I get groceries delivered to my house and I’ve heard people call those services lazy before. It’s sad.

[@NorseButterfly]

The electric shopping cart at the grocery stores. I get so many dirty looks when I use one, I just don't even bother, even on really high pain days. I'd rather skip grocery shopping than deal with people.

[@Penguinspolarvears]

Thank you!! Awhile ago I was in my class and all my peers were saying technology makes people lazy and I said technology helps me as a blind person to do my chores and they dismissed me. Cancel ableism!

[@emcrolls]

Also people are so quick to dismiss “Adaptive” equipment as laziness or luxury but wheelchair/DME are assumed to grow on trees and all be the same. No, finding your best fit for equipment often takes years and reams of paperwork. There are choices, but not luxury. It’s do you want to function or not?

[@silverbroom02]

I hate how this is clearly about not giving a crap about disabled people. Because inventions like dishwashers, washers and dryers, TV remotes, drive through car washes, etc. aren’t considered lazy or wasteful, and the only difference is that they’re tools that also help abled people. Once it’s something that is not of use to them, the rest of us can just be thrown under the bus.

[@mxpronounced3224]

"We'll survive on the dollar menu" is pretty funny to me because it's so freaking accurate. So many of us live off of benefits since we can't work, some aren't even that lucky. If I can't cut my own fruits and vegetables, my other option is often cheap junk food.

[@Trekkifulshay]

those bags of the little baby potatoes - they're more expensive but require no cutting or peeling. People are quick to suggest how much cheaper it would be to peel and chop regular potatoes. I have arthritis with muscle wasting and nerve damage in my arms and hands. Peeling and cutting potatoes is often beyond me or I don't want to risk injury. Same reason why I rely on baby carrots and frozen veggies. I also buy the frozen skinless boneless chicken because it requires less fine motor skills and I often cook them right from frozen.

[@nergregga]

I sometimes need straws because cafes often use unwieldy cups and overfill them, so it's impossible for me to lift them without spilling. I'm privileged because my problem is easily solved by getting a to go cup or a travel mug but I don't always have access to those.

[@barrelracer12]

I blame marketing. These useful products for individuals with disabilities, but the adds make it seem like it's only for lazy people because the marketing team failed.

[@alexella9689]

phone calls aren't mundane for me... they take me a few hours to get done and recover from sometimes

[@Lytah84]

I am 35 now and I have always had trouble making and answering phone calls for a number of reasons. Only people with the same issues have taken me seriously about it.💜💜💜

[@crimsonrose4648]

I wish I had one of those bed desks that could be rolled over the bed. My current bed desk is really heavy and hard to use but I needed something and it was affordable and positionable.

[@carasachs4004]

Oh I LOVVVVVVEEE THIS VIDEO!!!! You are usually so calm, cool, and laid back (no pun intended) in your vids...and I LOVE your emotion and pissed-off-ness in this. Because SERIOUSLY!!!! (Bit of a rant ahead, sorry!) Yes, the fat phobes royally piss me off, along with the rest of them. It always makes me angry that the people who can afford things like dishwashers are usually the ones who could easily get along without them. I know SEVERAL abled households that have dishwashers and only use them after a party. They’re the ones who can afford all the alternative medical treatments too (acupuncture, massage, reiki, etc etc). Those of us who could REALLY use those things to enable us to function and improve our lives...we just can’t afford them. It’s ridiculous!

[@eustacia03]

Am I the only one who grew up in a house that had portable bed tables we used when we were sick? It was super helpful when I was home sick from school for more than a few days and had to do homework. I'm boggled by people being boggled by bed tables. Then again, plenty of parents would force their kids to go to school no matter how sick they were; maybe that's where the "resting is for the lazy" attitude comes from. I really think that downplaying of ordinary illness contributes to ableism.

[@jadeybear3159]

I know of someone whose appendix ruptured because their dad ignored them and made them do exactly that

[@minibus9]

I have Dyspraxcia quite badly so will likely need pre-cut food if and when I move out. I have found people get irritable about some of my assistance needs, because of the Dyspraxcia I can't do shoelaces and was once told by somebody who I was in college with "why don't you just try"

[@siginotmylastname3969]

😢 shitty able people. I'm autistic with sensory processing issues and idk what else, I suck at video games and get left and right mixed up sometimes and cars make me anxious just as a passenger, but still tell people I don't drive as more of an environmental thing because otherwise they'd be like, you should learn to drive!

[@rainyrainold]

Okay, you have opened my mind. Now I realize that when I made fun of the snuggly, I was an ass hat. I never thought of it this way, thank you.

[@FlyFree4evr]

I didn't even know the egg cracker existed. I get a lot of anxiety if I'm attempting to do something like bake and it requires eggs. There's so much I could mess up. Believe it or not, it's not as simple or basic a task as that person commenting would have you believe :/ I wish I had known about this, it would've made my life so much easier. Also, it doesn't happen as often, but sometimes my hands feel stiff or shake randomly and I can't control it and then it can lead me to messing up whatever I'm doing.

[@chickennuggets1990]

what? cake bakers can struggle with cakes and eggs too, it's not just you

[@DangerousEdge]

Great video! I use a face mask with a DACC chemical / particle filter to help protect me from VOCs. While not a 'lazy' tool per se, it's something that interferes with facial recognition software (Social Services ID cards, locking technology, etc.) and creates issues when trying to access money (ever try walking into a bank with a face mask?). A disability that's frequently overlooked and ignored: breathing vs. the use of fragrances and scented products. Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (J68.3) is an acute hypersensitivity and respiratory response to chemical fumes & vapors.

[@theannieelainey]

Definitely hear you on that! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@mikkicapra779]

Amazingly many of these “Lazy” designs and products are actually designed for people with disabilities. However, marketing teams have determined that products are more profitable when anyone in the public uses them and that people won’t buy a product if the person using it in the ad are disabled. TL;DR: many of these products are for disabled people, but marketers want more money and so market the item in a way that is harmful.

[@mikkicapra779]

I.E. Snuggie, the sock helper, bowls that don’t tilt, plastic wine glasses, the extended gripper, open up bathtubs, self-propelled vacuums, jar openers, etc.

[@CapriUni]

I just wrote a longer reply about this; the short version is: it's not *just* a desire for more money. Marketing specifically to disabled people would mean these companies would have to get approval from the FDA (yes, even for a Snuggie or an anti-tip bowl), which would jack up the price and make them inaccessible to most of the people who need them. The real problem, imnsho, is that Disabled People's lives are overly medicalized and regulated, so we can't just get simple tools that make life easier/possible without being scrutinized and interrogated.

[@mikkicapra779]

CapriUni Most definitely!!

[@MsKala]

@@CapriUni Another good part of mass marketing accessibility is disabled folks can get what they need anywhere instead of having to go through the fire and the flames to get to a medical supply store. Online shopping is great, but sometimes you just want to go to a store real quick and get something.

[@indigosky1002]

These products are far less expensive and widely accessible when they are marketed and sold to everyone. They're more expensive when they're only sold to those with disabilities.

[@LeighBeanie]

When you spoke about all the ads showing old people, I felt that. I went looking to buy a new cane online the other day and a company with really vice printed canes had a new campaign out but I felt super discouraged because all of the people in the ads were seniors. On top of the fact that people in life are generally judgemental it makes it even worse. Why is it normal for abled people to think that young people can't have disabilities?!

[@jujubeebles5079]

FINALLY someone addresses this!! hell yea :D

[@jujubeebles5079]

also i would say "first" but im not a dick

[@NightmareB4Kayla]

Another addition to the straw segment: people with periodontal disease or other diseases of the mouth. I remember my dad couldn’t eat solid food for months and couldn’t stand for anything, not even liquid, to touch his teeth.

[@rileyphillips9111]

About metal straws... I'm not even disabled but metal straws are so useful to me because I have sensitive teeth so drinking from the cup can be very painful. Why can't people realize that the product wouldn't be useful in their own life and just move on without making a fuss?

[@AskWhyMoreOften]

Because outrage culture tells them that plastic straws are bad for the environment which allows them to feel superior because they are making an environmental difference. That said, in the grand scheme of things there are significantly better ways to make a difference for the positive of our planet - it just requires more than a token effort and isn't likely as instagrammable. So, as current societal and cultural norms fit, they don't put much thought at all towards marginalized groups. This was probably a rhetorical question but I figured it might be worth mentioning somewhere that this is commonplace.

[@CrystalMouse1]

Yup. I have ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, Autism, ADD, POTS and I battle the fear of being called Lazy every waking moment. My family used this word and many partners and friends after. I have always known deep down I’m not but I’m terrified of people abusing me based on their ableism.

[@shawpaperiekas600]

Also young and disabled. Was totally eyeing that sock thing on Amazon. 😂😂😂

[@JusticeAnimeGeek]

I am both young and disabled.

[@kaidynnevans8804]

It's one of my chores to clean the bathtub/shower in one of our bathrooms. I was supposed to use a sponge sized scrubbrush, but that got too hard for me to use. Luckily when I talked to my dad he got me one with a long handle, and I can do it now

[@eerieisnotfromhere]

Clearly people commenting rude things didn't heave great parents. I can't imagine growing up with parents who never taught you to shut your mouth and ignore something you think is silly. Just because you don't understand why something exist doesn't mean you need to ridicule it.

[@ThisGirlReviews]

It's also terrible how many people mock the snuggle and also buy onesies.

[@pennylane1084]

Thank you for making this video! Being an individual with an invisible disability (Rheumatoid Arthritis) I am definitely one of those people who buy the pre-cut veggies at the grocery store which, are not cheap. I consider myself fortunate that I have the ability to afford them, as many disabled people may not be able to afford the upcharge. But it really helps get dinner to the table in a timely and pain-free manner, as my mobility in my hands are not great! One of the worst stories I heard about was the pre-peeled oranges from Whole Foods. Customers threw a fit about "people are so lazy, they can't peel their an orange. GAWD!" and I believe Whole Foods took them off the shelves. I'm pretty sure your dear friend Jessica Kellgren-Fozard mentioned this in one of her videos.

[@eustacia03]

On the subject of accessibility tools in the kitchen, if I'm not mistaken the measuring cups and cooking tools with the large ergonomic black grips were originally developed with arthritis in mind, the oxo good grips products? Before that, grips on kitchenware kinda sucked, but a person with full hand mobility and no pain probably wasn't affected. I'm sure people thought it was pointless at the time to develop a different grip, not thinking about people who absolutely could not use the standard tools at the time. Now everyone uses those good grips tools! We need more of this; making the more accessible item the standard so the "normal" way of doing things is available to everyone.

[@Oktavia.Von.Stroganoff]

"Cut that out!" My favorite part of this video!

[@xotbirdox]

There's a chatbot app on Messenger called Blink that reminds you to perform daily tasks like shower, brush teeth, etc. I use it and when I first heard about it, it was on a Facebook ad and the comments were awful. Degrading people who need those reminders, calling us lazy, disgusting for not being able to wash without the reminder, etc. It made me feel bad about myself bc I knew that would help me. I still downloaded the app but those comments hurt, man. I have depression, social anxiety disorder, OCD, PCOS, IBS, iron deficiency and am going through the diagnostic process for autism as well. I also live with chronic pain and hopefully should be getting a laparoscopy soon for suspected Endometriosis (it's taken a really long time to get people to listen to me ab that but finally, I have found a GP that is backing me up, we just need to go through my gynaecologist now to get the referral). Executive dysfunction, low energy levels and pain all limit my ability to take care of myself. Having a little reminder really helps sometimes. It's not the only thing I need, it's not the be all and end all and the one big fix, but it's a part of being able to live my life for me. I have to set meds reminders too bc I have memory problems and lately, have been struggling with an infection in my wisdom teeth that is making me confused so I more often than not, won't take my meds at the right time or at all without reminders. And if I don't take my meds, I bleed, my mental illnesses get worse, I lose more iron, etc, etc. Reminders are a really good thing for me. I still struggle even with them but I struggle less than I would without them. And come to think of it, a lot of technology helps me. I can only go out independently thanks to maps and bus/train apps/websites tbh. It calms my anxiety. People really need to realise that other people have certain struggles and that these products will look weird to able-bodied and/or neurotypical people bc they werent created for them. They were created for us.

[@starpasta]

Can "With What Money, Laura?" be a t-shirt please? I would wear it as often as possible. Or you could even change it to Becky! That would be even funnier! I need this in my life. Omg, this was a great video. I'm always excited when I get a notification for your videos. I'm also so looking forward to your straw video, because that whole ableist mess has been making me so mad. Being disabled and caring about the environment are not mutually exclusive things! Also, like you said, so many qualities specifically in plastic straws are what make them accessible to people. I honestly had no idea they were originally for hospital patients, but that makes so much sense. In addition to that, there's an Italian restaurant near my house that has a flyer on their front window advertising to people not to use straws because of the sea turtle video that started this ridiculousness. It makes me so angry every time I see it, and I want to say something about it. Anyone have suggestions?

[@starpasta]

Also, this whole straw thing makes me want to make a shirt that says "Ban Ableism, Not Straws."

[@NaysWays]

Love you! Thanks again for your voice Annie, may life repay you in spoons XX

[@michaelchase5304]

I'm disabled, but only because I need certain conditions at a workplace which can't be supplied in my hometown. Other big cities might be able to: 1) work 25 hours/week; 2) have the same schedule every week; 3) doesn't multitask and require the ability to think on their feet (like dishwashing).

[@gracet4444]

also learning disabilities - being able to prosses what you need to do. or executive functioning difficulties and memory loss can all make tasks like cracking eggs, putting on socks near on impossible. fidget toys, blankets, headphones, sunglasses, my phone and a white board are among the long list of tools that i use. people think im rude if i have my hood up or am wearing sunglasses indoors but in reality its bright enough with them on. and with my headphones i can will hear what you are saying, it just lowers the volume a bit.

[@carterdean4274]

Headphones like regular headphones can help when u can't get noise cancelling ones and yet people still seem to get mad over them

[@button4631]

I just saw today Canada is thinking of implementing a ban on all single use plastics, which would effect things like plastic cutlery (which I use because of my sensory issues), plastic bags which I also use because even when my hands are numb I can hold onto the handles. Baggers overload the reusables most of the time or the paper alternatives have no handles and are also overfilled. But this would also cut into sanitary plastics, juice boxes or pouches with straws which I carry around for my husbands low blood sugars.

[@kaidynnevans8804]

I love how you said P O T S instead of POTS. Every single time I say POTS people think that I mean weed. It drives me crazy!

[@blackk_rose_]

That's why people need to be taught about disability in school. Had I never worked with disabled people as well as having chronic pain myself, I'd still be ignorant about all of this and would've reacted just like some of these people in the video. I now know that not all wheelchair users are incapable of getting up, I now know that drinking from a straw is not just a fun thing to do but something that makes drinking accessible, I now know that disability knows no age, etc. But I wasn't truly aware of it before.

[@Screaming_into_the_Void]

As someone who is in chronic pain who could really use that sock thing BUT that thing could also be really useful when due to brain fog I forget to put socks on before my corset (which helps my back pain). Also, wait, young people get the "help I've fallen" button?!🤯 I never even thought about that before.

[@SummerzSpoonz]

As far as the straws go, even if you don’t have a disability, but have very sensitive teeth 🦷, drinking cold things without a straw can be extremely painful!

[@mandyistired]

My clothes simply do not get folded. I just gave up, but I do remember a time in my early 20s with lots of non-wrinkle-free clothing hanging neatly in a closet. Ugh I'm getting that folder thing.

[@darthapple87]

As someone living in a tiny apartment with no room for a stool in the kitchen, the egg cracker would make eggs more accessible for me since I'm on forearm crutches. Currently, I put down one crutch, meaning I sacrifice some balance (balance issues and vertigo are what I was prescribed crutches for). Then I do my best to crack an egg one-handed. I have really small hands, so it's a challenge for me. That egg cracking tool would definitely make it more accessible for me.

[@jessortega88]

Someone I know was having a fit about not putting carts back on the cart section, annoyed the f out of me because I’m a oxygen user, I put my groceries away and my oxygen too to make sure it’s charging again and everything fits. By the time I realize there’s a cart to put back I can’t walk my butt over to do it. I wanted to tell her so bad that some of us just can’t, plus it makes job opportunities for others lol

[@dylnpickl846]

I appreciate the commentary on the cost of simple walk, how it is free for an abled person to go for a walk, but for us it can cost thousands of dollars for that privilege. Even though I technically have a wheelchair, I still can;t propel it on my own and I don't get to have the privilege of going out for a walk when I feel like, choosing the route I want to go, and spending time alone in nature and in my community. Those things used to be important to me, and important parts of managing my mental health, but I can never have that opportunity again, until the day that I am granted adequate accessibility. (I feel like a fucking dog that has to whine at the door to be taken outside, bc if I don't ask, everyone will live their life and completely forget that I'm trapped in here. Even the ones that live in my house with me.)

[@_galaxydrifter_]

returning this video a week before a spinal fusion to see the brand as a medical video I stumbled upon recommended a sock slipper which made me recall this video and I remember liking the design

[@emilyboj]

YES STRAWS!!! I was just thinking about this yesterday while visiting my parents, as I sipped water through a bendy straw while laying on their floor. I won't apologize for straws but I feel weirdly guilty about buying the "lazy" precooked or precut food at the grocery store. I love to cook, but at the moment I'm going through a rough patch where I can only safely stand for around 10 minutes, and having some of the prep done for me means that I can make much more complicated and balanced dishes.

[@khazermashkes2316]

Thank you for addressing this!

[@amyyaku5022]

I'd buy half of these products. Sometimes it's difficult getting up from my bed and I'm more comfortable using my laptop on my bed than anywhere else. As for the egg cracker I've cracked so many eggs but I always forget how much force I need to break them. Either I don't use enough and have to crack it 2-3 times, or I use too much and the egg spills all over the counter 😔 Whether for accessibility reasons or just for convenience it's sad anyone was complaining about these products.

[@citrusella-nomorecraptions]

I don't even have a "known" reason I can't crack eggs... I just... can't for some reason without there being way too much shell. I'd love an egg cracker machine!

[@VulcanOnWheels]

1:59 I use a table that works like that. It doesn't have the tilting mechanism we see here, but it still looks like what I use. The lack of logical thinking ability that some people use(!)...or is it a lack of consideration?

[@mgagnonlv]

@5:30 : One issue with many ads about "products for disabled people" is that, whether actors are young or old, they don't look disabled. You have said that many disabled people don't "look disabled", but they don't look like athletes either. That's a general issue with ads: they advertise diets using actors who have less than 0,5 kg to lose, wheelchairs using actors that have appeared in a commercial for running shoes 30 seconds ago, etc. So for people who don't know the issues, it reinforces the "'laziness" stereotype. The day the start showing real people on camera (yes, including overweight and/or disabled people), the stigma will disappear.

[@susanwilliams2392]

I totally agree that they need to start showing all types of people in ads and media in general. But as for disabled folks not looking like athletes, I have a few paralimpian friends who might disagree with you. As for running shoes, some wheelchair users can run, dance, swim, climb, etc. It seems counterintuative, but it can simply be a case of time or type of activity. For example someone may only be able to stand for half an hour, and would rather use that time to climb rocks than walk to the store.

[@anarchopossum2760]

Also, in regards to the straw thing, aren't there some people with developmental disabilities that can't drink straight from the cup?? I swear I saw someone on Twitter mention something along those lines.

[@KyR.7]

Plastic straws are a lifesaver for me. My teeth are often sensitive to cold so straws allow me to get water past the really painful areas. But, I also have a jaw condition that can make my jaw snap closed randomly so I can't use anything that will break or that will hurt me (like paper straw or metal straws). Also, there are things that cause the opposite of the "it's for the elderly" thing. And that's the "it's for children" thing. Because of the jaw issue, I can't use regular silverware so I use children's forks and spoons. I have to bring a set with me when I go to a restaurant. If I forget, then I spend a meal dealing with the pain of my jaw snapping closed on a metal utensil or hitting my teeth with the metal utensil because my jaw snapped shut just before I got the food into my mouth (which also means I drop food and get called messy). But, people think it's weird to see an adult using children's utensils/bringing their own. Also, there are many fruits and vegetables that I can't chew so I get pureed fruits and vegetables, but I get baby food brands often because they are cheaper despite being the same thing. And people think it's weird for an adult to eat "baby food". There are squeezable packets of pureed fruit and vegetables that are not marketed for babies, but those are usually more expensive. It's just the fruit(s)/vegetable(s) that it says on the label. There is literally no difference except for the marketing. So I just don't understand the stigma of an adult using things marketed toward kids/babies, especially when there are "adult" alternatives but they are more expensive. *Oops. That was kinda a rant. Sorry. Didn't realize how much I had to say on this subject. 🤷‍♂️

[@rikkipoynter]

DAMN IT LAURA!

[@EvanAnnaNave]

This is such great and important video, thank you so much, Annie!! ❤️

[@GelaMarie83]

I really could have used that sock thing when I had my knee surgeries last year.

[@ThisGirlReviews]

The metal straws is even worse because a lot of comments on videos of people using straws are about how terrible they are for the environment. Disabled people need straws.

[@CurvyNerd]

Thanks for this. Been binge watching your videos. 💕

[@Firebird894]

I have lived without a working shower for 2 years. I cannot drive have few people to help and I hate having to ask a lack of services to help me and I cannot work. I have no savings and live on a pension so I cannot afford to get my shower fixed. I also don't have a washing machine and dryer. I have autism aswell as chronic health conditions. The amount of extra mental and physical strain it puts on me to use a fold up bathtub thats im possi ble to clean and hand washing laundry i cant wash blankets pants anything bigger than light tops and underwear and it is horrible. I feel dirty and awful all the time and have to put up with peoples judgements. Im in Australia in a rural area I am barely surviving.

[@kryssiicat]

Love your channel & content!

[@trickynicky2118]

There's a LOT of ignorance out there. Great video!

[@jfm14]

My tooth sensitivity isn't bad enough to be considered a disability, but I still appreciate having a way to get ice-cold liquids past my teeth without pain. I imagine those with severe tooth/mouth pain appreciate it even more!

[@franlats0705]

I find myself extremely fortunate that at the moment I am able to crack eggs myself etc, 4 weeks ago though I couldn't even sit up, my si joint subluxed and I was on my own with my 2 kids. I often get questions as like 'what have you done now?' Etc when I need to be on my crutches, even then the pain of walking with crutches on my hips, knees, shoulders etc makes me feel so sick, yet noone can see this. Not a lot of people know that I am also in the process of moving to an adapted house, all those grab rails people think are for old people. Yeah not just old people I'm only 31 and because of all the stigma I have battled on without asking for help for a hell of a long time. Something I know I shouldn't have done

[@shayelea]

My entire life I got teased for spilling food and drinks on myself at literally every meal. Come to find out at the age of 38 that I have EDS, and that my clumsiness and predilection for spilling were SYMPTOMS due to poor proprioception. My hands literally don't know where my mouth is so I'm going to continue using straws THANK YOU, I don't want to ruin my clothes. I'm looking for good reusable alternatives but I haven't found the right one yet. I'd definitely poke my eye out with a metal straw!

[@JayedSkier]

I suddenly became disabled after a long stay in the hospital due to a perforated colon from random crohns complications after going to the hospital for another reasons :/ having a resting heart rate at dangerously high levels (above 130 bpm) made doin shit fuckin hard for a while, and being locked to a bed for a month did a huge fuckin number on my legs and body. I was 18 and became disabled (19 now) so yeah, young disabled people exist. I was on the geriatric floor with people in their 80s and it shocked everyone - some of this shit coulda been real useful for me :\ edit: about the straw part. I am immunocompromised! I never even thought about the sterile plastic stuff - I've just always used them. That's such a good point, thank you

[@Kkbbnay]

Hi! Something I never really understood - wouldn't paper straws be a good substitute for plastic straws?

[@alexp9621]

Hi there! Jessica Kellgren-Fozard did a great video on this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anqleWOmmLCtors this chart also elaborates - pbs.twimg.com/media/DhHc7hzUEAANXci.jpg:large Paper straws are a choking hazard for many, they're not repositionable, and they're not high temperature safe. Additionally, they often get mushy which is a problem (especially for folks with sensory processing disorders) and often the paper or the glue has gluten, which makes them unsafe for coeliacs.

[@ericachen2746]

Paper straws have a tendency to disintegrate, and they aren't positionable like plastic straws. Also, as an autistic person, I can't use paper straws because of my sensory issues. But for some people, they might be a good alternative.

[@Kkbbnay]

Thank you both for your answers! I'll definitely look into the resources for more info

[@wolf1066]

Don't show young people using mobility devices: "Only old people need those things". Do show young people using accessibility devices: "Oh, those people are too young, only old people would actually need them." It's like it's impossible to *win* at all.

[@bianca-stefanasofronie3698]

Well I am 30 yo congenital hip displasya an scoliosis, autistic so...that socks thing is God send when my back hurt

[@kbellmurray]

Anyone else out there with EDS always using their opposite big toe to take their socks off? 😂 or just me?

[@kbellmurray]

Wish my toes were talented enough to put them on though.

[@SandraDTv]

You tell them girl

[@quirkyblackenby]

Cracking eggs is actually pretty difficult or is that just me?

[@kryssiicat]

So HAPPY I FOUND YOU! PLEASE PLEASE CONTINUE MAKING CONTENT. YOU'RE AWESOME. I FEEL LIKE WE ARE TWINS BORN AT DIFFERENT TIMES TO DIFFERENT DADDIES LMAO BUT ANYWAYS SORRY I HAVE ADD/ADHD & IM ALL OVER THE PLACE. I THINK ALOT FASTER THAN I CAN TALK (TALK TO TEXT) BUT I HAVE EDS, IM STRONG MINDED BUT VERY ACCEPTING OF OTHERS TO POINT I FIND MYSELF COMING TO OTHERS DEFENSE, & PART OF MANY DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES, NOONE CAN "FIGURE" OUT "WHAT" I AM LOL....IM COOL WITH THAT!

[@kbellmurray]

Ok. I’m back to say that I just learned Canada (where I live) plans to ban single use plastic straws by 2021. I’m pissed. Please do a video all about straws and ableism. That would be great.

[@adamguymon7096]

PWD are given less money but everything that we need costs more money than we get. Wheelchair companies charge over priced mobility aids when they are made on an assembly line and made like short order cook. The wheelchair shops over priced repairs and labor are MORE when you use INSURANCE vs Paying Out Of Pocket?These Mobility Aids are necessary and on top of it when you need to see your doctor you have to keep trying to prove you need the services that your doctor are trying to provide to you. Always wondering if your insurance will pay for your medications etc is very hard. I personally believe that healthcare is and should be considered as a RIGHT! For example I had a Laparoscopic Nissen done and I have to use a straw because if I drink anything without one it will hurt the area where it was done. The other part of what you said about most people with disabilities can't leave their homes and these people keep saying that they are lazy? I believe in fighting for the proper forms of mobility aids so people can get out and enjoy the world they live in and at the same time someone who can't leave their room would love to have that ability to do so.When we say we want to be treated like anyone else that doesn't mean we don't need Accessibility and Mobility Aids to enjoy the same things others without Disabilities can enjoy at EASE? I as well believe that we as PWD People With Disabilities have to Work HARDER to do what people without Disabilities can do at EASE. We get paid less and everything we do costs MORE. There are people who have disabilities but because someone goes to the doctor and the doctor can't see anything some doctors will look at your symptoms and because they can't see what the text book say's they will not diagnose you and they will just tell you it is in your head. This is why I like the hash tag #DisabledLivesMatter! No we don't want people to feel sorry for us but we don't want to be denied oppertunities and this means when we can do something on our own we don't want someone to take over but when we need help we don't want people to tell us that we need to work harder and do more for our selves. I personally have had people tell me that I am lucky that I get what I get and they act like it is hurting them that their taxes go to keeping us alive. Most likely it is someone who is lazy that will say that we don't need these devices. Thank You for your videos.

[@HeyJudie]

Great one Annie! Did you link this video in the comments section?

[@PhoenixRising87]

#AbledsAreAnnoying

[@JaxonE1222]

love your videos maybe make one about ageism and doctors who think you are too young to have a disability or say you dont after you have had 3+ doctors say you do

[@beau8966]

honestly, i spent a weird amount of time on fb replying to comments like the ones addressed in the video. gonna have to start including links to this video in them, so people can maybe watch & learn something new. also, "with what money, laura?!" hfkajs 🤣

[@kbellmurray]

If you have a spinal fusion, you may need a straw...

[@CrystalMouse1]

It costs so much more to be disabled. Why are we not paid more or have higher SSDI!? If the elderly can have pensions AND a higher Social Security why not us? Yet we’re punished when we marry

[@HomeImProveMentHow]

Zebra, has Debra Voggs:- that's giving you a shout-out you made some very good points raising awareness good job keep up the good work God bless bye for now Ken . I am new to your community. . You will see us eventually really?

[@BurnTheBluestSkies]

what if someone has one hand? can you crack an egg one-handed laura?

[@LadyFeebs]

This is where the adage “mind your own business” applies. It isn’t for you? Great, you don’t have to talk shit about it and throw people under the bus for having assistive devices to help with things that they can’t do (as easily as you). I just don’t get the mentality where people react in such disgust to things that are just meant to make people’s lives easier.

[@ozwald7360]

I hate how walkers are only marketed towards elderly people. I'm a teenager who needs them to walk because constantly changing which leg needs to have the support of my cane is exhausting as well as my walker being able to be used as a chair

[@cassied.6731]

Great video! I'm looking forward to your next one. Also, I looked online, and I saw that bendy silicone reusable straws could be a possible, more green alternative for people who need soft straws that can bend. I may be wrong though, and I'm excited to here about what you have to say on the topic.

[@ericachen2746]

Silicone straws require cleaning (which can be difficult for people with certain disabilities). They also can't be positioned as well as plastic disposable straws. And I don't think they can be used in hot liquids, although I could be wrong about this.

[@nowayitsjennie]

Bendy but not positionable. Doesn't work if you're horizontal.

[@aelurine]

In typical shitty fashion KZbin added a weight watchers commercial before video