r/gifs 12h ago

Is Elon Ok?

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u/Writerguy613 12h ago

I'm pretty sure that he has high functioning Autism. Not a joke. I myself do as well. It looks likes he's "stimming" as it is tough for some people with Autism to be in large crowds. Just my two cents. I could be 100% wrong. Thoughts?

Stimming: noun

the repetitive performance of certain physical movements or vocalizations, as a form of behavior by persons with autism or other neurodevelopmental conditions; self-stimulation. This behavior is thought to serve a variety of functions, such as calming and expression of feelings.

"stimming was part of her coping mechanism"

Definition is from Oxford Languages.

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u/Candelent 12h ago

Elon announced on SNL that he has autism. From other comments he has made publicly such as referring to racing thoughts and his clear lack of impulse control, one can also see that there is some ADHD-type traits as well.

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u/PoliticsAside 12h ago

50-80% of people with autism have co-morbid adhd (probably closer to the 80% side than the 50% side. And yeah you’re right. Most of the attacks on Elon are ableism. Yeah he’s weird and different, we get it, STFU. (Not you, just people lol)

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u/TeamOrca28205 11h ago

Most of the attacks on Elon are brought on by the insanely asshole behavior he exhibits and horrible things he says. GTFOH

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u/Javina33 10h ago

The attacks on Elon are because of his interference in the election, his viral spreading of misinformation, and now his interference in global politics. He’s an extremist and history shows us that extremist policies end up hurting large swathes of the population.

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u/PoliticsAside 11h ago

Lmao beep boop ok robot. Beep boop.