This piece brought back a lot of conflicting feelings I remember squirming around in while watching Nathan for You and the first 2 episodes of The Rehearsal. Been meaning to get back to Unmasking Autism by Dr. Devon Price - I'm even more curious how the book and The Rehearsal will land with the connections you've written about in the back of my mind.
How To with John Wilson (which Nathan Fielder is an executive producer on) is another show that I found really affecting, also more wholesome, that feels similarly culturally autistic.
Thanks for added layer of nuance to view these through!
I hope you're receiving a new audience with the new season out. I've enjoyed your writing. It felt very generous and fair, but most importantly, it validated my own feelings and suspicious ;)
Nathan (and even if it's just the character that he chooses to share with the world) is such a beautiful representation of autistic people.
Remember some of the hokey, one-dimensional portrayals of gay men back then? They were the comedic relief with flamboyant fashion, lisp, caustic humor and too much thirst.
That is kinda where we were with someone like Sheldon and Nathan is a welcome evolution.
This piece brought back a lot of conflicting feelings I remember squirming around in while watching Nathan for You and the first 2 episodes of The Rehearsal. Been meaning to get back to Unmasking Autism by Dr. Devon Price - I'm even more curious how the book and The Rehearsal will land with the connections you've written about in the back of my mind.
How To with John Wilson (which Nathan Fielder is an executive producer on) is another show that I found really affecting, also more wholesome, that feels similarly culturally autistic.
Thanks for added layer of nuance to view these through!
I hope you're receiving a new audience with the new season out. I've enjoyed your writing. It felt very generous and fair, but most importantly, it validated my own feelings and suspicious ;)
Nathan (and even if it's just the character that he chooses to share with the world) is such a beautiful representation of autistic people.
Remember some of the hokey, one-dimensional portrayals of gay men back then? They were the comedic relief with flamboyant fashion, lisp, caustic humor and too much thirst.
That is kinda where we were with someone like Sheldon and Nathan is a welcome evolution.
The caption on the phonecall scheme photo--YES LMAO. SAME.
Another great piece. Is there a good email address I can contact you at?
thank you! jessemeadows@gmail.com
This was fantastic, thank you. I agree with all of it.