So Proud of My Brother

This is my brother, Sam. He has severe autism, and has a very difficult time making friends. However, I still play games with him from time to time! Here's a photo of him at the store with me (he rarely goes outside due to sensory issues) buying two games on his own! So proud!

A social media post shows Sam standing in a video game store while holding two games. The caption celebrates him buying the games independently, but the overly sentimental framing and infantilizing tone make the post awkward and unintentionally funny. It is often shared as an example of uncomfortable inspirational posting and patronizing reactions to autistic people. EN: A social media post shows Sam standing in a video game store while holding two games. The caption celebrates him buying the games independently, but the overly sentimental framing and infantilizing tone make the post awkward and unintentionally funny. It is often shared as an example of uncomfortable inspirational posting and patronizing reactions to autistic people.

• @eternalclassic / 28119 2023-02-18