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A community for respectful discussion and memes related to autism acceptance. All neurotypes are welcome.

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[–] ObviouslyNotBanana@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago (2 children)

It fucking sucks I don't even know why I just hate it with a passion

[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 16 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Obviously the only sane option here is to keep it in your pocket when you visit a friend, and sneak it into their silverware drawer when they go to the toilet

[–] constantokra@lemmy.one 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Wow, I have some friends this would drive literally insane. I'll have to consider this carefully.

[–] troyunrau@lemmy.ca 2 points 8 months ago

When I was in undergrad, living in dorm... We used to throw forks at the bulletin board for fun, trying to make them stick. I recommend this as the ultimate fate for your unruly fork.