//http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/new-attention-grabbing-mannequins-are-modeled-after-disabled-public-figures-154283
I actually kind of liked the idea behind this. I thought it was interesting as well to see a different approach to acceptance of people that don't fit the "norm", or what mainstream culture deems acceptable for people to look like, strive to be like, or modeled after.
Now they need a mannequin for a stooped back old fart like me. They need to pay attention to their demographics. the population is aging.
I feel misrepresented by the lack of mannequins of people about to get bad teeth pulled for dentures. It's sooo unfair. :cry:
But are there autistic mannequins? :)
Although the headless, armless and undeveloped genital communities have been represented for years.
No! But they are deaf and dumb. If the armies of the world keep fighting, and using birth defect causing chemicals, radioactive bombs and ammo, we can expect a lot more manikins like these. :roll: Solitary
Quote from: "Hijiri Byakuren"But are there autistic mannequins? :)
As an Autist, I'm wonder how that would even look. A mannequin away from all the others, focusing on one type of shirt? Or maybe a mannequin just staring at all the other mannequins to learn how social interaction works?
Yeah, that's actually how I learned to socially interact with other people. I still get confused on some of the finer points of social interaction, but I have it down pretty good now. I just CAN NOT look anyone in the eyes for too long, it's painful.
Quote from: "The Skeletal Atheist"Quote from: "Hijiri Byakuren"But are there autistic mannequins? :)
As an Autist, I'm wonder how that would even look. A mannequin away from all the others, focusing on one type of shirt? Or maybe a mannequin just staring at all the other mannequins to learn how social interaction works?
Yeah, that's actually how I learned to socially interact with other people. I still get confused on some of the finer points of social interaction, but I have it down pretty good now. I just CAN NOT look anyone in the eyes for too long, it's painful.
As an Aspie, I think you're over-analyzing the joke. :P
Probably. I do like taking things to the logical extreme.
Quote from: "The Skeletal Atheist"Quote from: "Hijiri Byakuren"But are there autistic mannequins? :)
As an Autist, I'm wonder how that would even look. A mannequin away from all the others, focusing on one type of shirt? Or maybe a mannequin just staring at all the other mannequins to learn how social interaction works?
Yeah, that's actually how I learned to socially interact with other people. I still get confused on some of the finer points of social interaction, but I have it down pretty good now. I just CAN NOT look anyone in the eyes for too long, it's painful.
I think a mannequin that stared at customers would be hilarious. Imagine a supposively inanimate mannequin that followed your every movement. That would creep the hell out people in the funniest way.
This is the second time today I stumble upon a thread where these mysterious little grey spots appear people's posts. Could there be something wrong with the board software? :-k :roll:
Gerard
Quote from: "Gerard"This is the second time today I stumble upon a thread where these mysterious little grey spots appear people's posts. Could there be something wrong with the board software? :-k :roll:
Gerard
It's tiny text. You need glasses, my friend. :wink:
Quote from: "Hijiri Byakuren"Quote from: "Gerard"This is the second time today I stumble upon a thread where these mysterious little grey spots appear people's posts. Could there be something wrong with the board software? :-k :roll:
Gerard
It's tiny text. You need glasses, my friend. :wink:
I knew that. I also know I need reading glasses.... sort off. I just haven't quite cleared the denial phase yet... 8-[
Gerard