Things I Find Especially Annoying About Being Blind
First of all, just to be clear, I generally don't find being blind to be
irritating, but there are a few drawbacks, mostly caused by my pears...
To start with, out of every blind person I know, none of them can say they haven't, at some point, used it to their advantage. Admittedly, I've even done that. But contrary to a lot of people's beliefs, I do (not) do that all the time. But it seems like every time I mostly (mostly) playfully brag about having gotten away with something most people wouldn't, some of my friends (one in particular especially) always respond with "it's just cuz your blind". Really now? Not everyone in the world takes that much pity on blind people. If an autistic person can get arrested for disruptive behavior, I'm pretty sure I could be penalized for pulling a gun on someone, or carrying a significant amount of marijuana.
Out of everything I might post here, it would be a damn shame if I failed to mention the blind jokes. You know, the "how do you know? You can't see her/him/it, etc.", or similar remarks? Yeah, they're annoying! Especially if they're not even funny, or said repeatedly. And, if you know me, and you know that I have some vision, what's the use in making such remarks anyway?
Now this one is probably more amusing than annoying, but a lot of people who haven't known me my entire life, especially ones I go to school with seem to find everything (everything) I say to be absolutely hilarious! Really? I'm glad you think so. Especially on my off days, when I just...don't feel like (actually trying) to make anyone laugh. On those kinds of days, I guess all I have to do is talk in order to amuse these uneducated sightees. :-p
And I don't doubt that you're wondering what the hell would be so amusing to an uneducated sightee about me talking, so ...you do the math. Of course, these people already were given the impression that I either can't talk, am mentally challenged, or both. So like I said, just me talking in the first place is just the most amusing thing on the planet--to them at least. O.O
Now, seriously. Why is it that it seems like every time I walk alone someplace, anyone who sees me does or says something to imply that I am lost, and sympathetically asks if I need help? Oh, right, again, they're not quite familiar with the fact that I am not, in fact, a "poor helpless blind girl". Okay, so just to clear the air a little, I know how to politely accept or turn down an offer when given one, and ask for help when I need it.
So, blindies, have you ever been asked an incredibly stupid question? Have people made assumptions about what you can or can't do? Of course you have! I can't believe I myself just asked a stupid question. Oh wait, I can. Admittedly, I am somewhat ---a dingbat? So expect a few stupid questions or remarks from me every now and then. Kay, any who, this should be an acceptable question. Have you ever answered someone's question (s) about you, whether they were stupid or legitimate, and said person still didn't understand your answer? And still took you for a "helpless blind person"? I can't tell you how many times that's happened to me! I could rant about that forever, but I'm getting a little tired of typing. So--with that, I'll write more drawbacks later--if I feel like it. In other words, probably never. So if you have anymore to add, or have a response to this somewhat dull post, feel free to comment!
Later losers! :-)
To start with, out of every blind person I know, none of them can say they haven't, at some point, used it to their advantage. Admittedly, I've even done that. But contrary to a lot of people's beliefs, I do (not) do that all the time. But it seems like every time I mostly (mostly) playfully brag about having gotten away with something most people wouldn't, some of my friends (one in particular especially) always respond with "it's just cuz your blind". Really now? Not everyone in the world takes that much pity on blind people. If an autistic person can get arrested for disruptive behavior, I'm pretty sure I could be penalized for pulling a gun on someone, or carrying a significant amount of marijuana.
Out of everything I might post here, it would be a damn shame if I failed to mention the blind jokes. You know, the "how do you know? You can't see her/him/it, etc.", or similar remarks? Yeah, they're annoying! Especially if they're not even funny, or said repeatedly. And, if you know me, and you know that I have some vision, what's the use in making such remarks anyway?
Now this one is probably more amusing than annoying, but a lot of people who haven't known me my entire life, especially ones I go to school with seem to find everything (everything) I say to be absolutely hilarious! Really? I'm glad you think so. Especially on my off days, when I just...don't feel like (actually trying) to make anyone laugh. On those kinds of days, I guess all I have to do is talk in order to amuse these uneducated sightees. :-p
And I don't doubt that you're wondering what the hell would be so amusing to an uneducated sightee about me talking, so ...you do the math. Of course, these people already were given the impression that I either can't talk, am mentally challenged, or both. So like I said, just me talking in the first place is just the most amusing thing on the planet--to them at least. O.O
Now, seriously. Why is it that it seems like every time I walk alone someplace, anyone who sees me does or says something to imply that I am lost, and sympathetically asks if I need help? Oh, right, again, they're not quite familiar with the fact that I am not, in fact, a "poor helpless blind girl". Okay, so just to clear the air a little, I know how to politely accept or turn down an offer when given one, and ask for help when I need it.
So, blindies, have you ever been asked an incredibly stupid question? Have people made assumptions about what you can or can't do? Of course you have! I can't believe I myself just asked a stupid question. Oh wait, I can. Admittedly, I am somewhat ---a dingbat? So expect a few stupid questions or remarks from me every now and then. Kay, any who, this should be an acceptable question. Have you ever answered someone's question (s) about you, whether they were stupid or legitimate, and said person still didn't understand your answer? And still took you for a "helpless blind person"? I can't tell you how many times that's happened to me! I could rant about that forever, but I'm getting a little tired of typing. So--with that, I'll write more drawbacks later--if I feel like it. In other words, probably never. So if you have anymore to add, or have a response to this somewhat dull post, feel free to comment!
Later losers! :-)
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