From Fern Brady to Hannah Gadsby, a host of comedians have discovered that they are autistic. What is it about standup that lends itself so well to neurodivergent people?

‘Guardian’ article on autistic standup comedians

  • Ryan@lemmy.worldEnglish
    15·
    7 months ago

    Having not read the article (I know, breaking Rule #__ of The Internet ;-P)…

    It doesn’t surprise me that some autists are drawn to doing stand-up. Having seen the documentary “Misery Loves Comedy,” comedians often use stand-up as a way of processing chronic mental health issues or other forms of divergence.

    I could never do it myself, I have to stim like crazy just to (barely) make it through a phone/video call, without the pressure of actually being funny…not to mention that anytime I say something that I think is funny, I’m often the only person that actually laughs. lol

  • doo@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    6·
    7 months ago

    Yey, we’re society’s outmost sensory system. I mean we do get to see the world for what it is. And then have the honour to tell folks on the inside how is it out there.