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What are yours "Things not to say to the blind person?" (youtu.be)
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ABlindManPlays 7 points 3y ago
As a gamer, I get, "You can't be blind, how do you play?" or "You're not blind, you are leading in DPS!"
I just say, "Must be tough, getting beaten by a blind man."
I just say, "Must be tough, getting beaten by a blind man."
hazel-_ 2 points 3y ago
No offense, how do you actually play and what kinda games? Text based or more visually appealing?
Edit: Username checks out.
Edit: Username checks out.
ABlindManPlays 5 points 3y ago
None taken! I can only play a few games regularly. I play Final Fantasy XIV mostly, and most of it comes from practice and muscle memory, and looking for cues I can see. If everyone I'm standing around suddenly run to the left, I do the same if I do not have an icon over my head. It also uses a lot of universal sounds and tells to let you know what the mechanic is. I usually run through new content with a friend so they can read the dialogue to me or tell me what to do in a fight. I also use the computers built-in magnifier (Windows Key and + to activate) to help with some things.
I also play Warframe, and that one I handle through practice and by playing a frame that I have built to be next-to immortal. I also built a robotic moa who shoots a beam at enemies to slow them down. That beam also guides me to that enemy so I can attack them directly. I use weapons that blast large AoE's or chain from one enemy to the next to assist my aim, and my melee is built for very long range.
My third game of choice is Fallout 4, and I use VATS for aim assist and have a mod that lets me rotate through various vision modes (night vision, infrared, and target highlighting) so I can find a vision mode I can use in most situations. There's also certain perks that increase accuracy, and I have a melee companion with me who can tank enemies for me while I pick at them.
I also play Warframe, and that one I handle through practice and by playing a frame that I have built to be next-to immortal. I also built a robotic moa who shoots a beam at enemies to slow them down. That beam also guides me to that enemy so I can attack them directly. I use weapons that blast large AoE's or chain from one enemy to the next to assist my aim, and my melee is built for very long range.
My third game of choice is Fallout 4, and I use VATS for aim assist and have a mod that lets me rotate through various vision modes (night vision, infrared, and target highlighting) so I can find a vision mode I can use in most situations. There's also certain perks that increase accuracy, and I have a melee companion with me who can tank enemies for me while I pick at them.
hazel-_ 1 points 3y ago
Thanks!
wishiwasmegmccaffrey 5 points 3y ago
The only blind-joke I find funny is this one (it’s translated and much more funny in Swedish):
“‘Now, let’s see’ said the blind one to the deaf one”
“‘Now, let’s see’ said the blind one to the deaf one”
Apocalyptias 3 points 3y ago
The american version goes like this:
"I see" said the blind man to his deaf wife.
"I see" said the blind man to his deaf wife.
wishiwasmegmccaffrey 1 points 3y ago
Ah, I didn’t know of that one!
brumeloss 4 points 3y ago
A little off topic but I had an ex who I was with from when I was sighted, all the way to when I lost my vision. I dumped him because he was a pos and found out later he was cheating on me with MEN and then he had the audacity to talk shit and make fun of me for being blind. If you dated someone with a visual impairment, you don't make fun of them when the relationship ends. You never make fun of someone's disabilities regardless of the situation.
Apocalyptias 9 points 3y ago
It really depends. I make fun of my girlfriend for being blind, in a good-natured and playful way, the same way she makes fun of me for being Diabetic.
The running joke is that when I need to check my blood glucose, she'll say, "Time to stab yourself!" or when I need to take insulin "Time to shoot up!"
She also has Nystagmus, so whenever I make a really terrible joke she'll say, "I'm rolling my eyes at you." to which I reply, "Oh, you mean on purpose?" and we have a good laugh.
It all depends on the context and the people, we have very similar senses of humor so we mesh really well with how we make jokes.
The running joke is that when I need to check my blood glucose, she'll say, "Time to stab yourself!" or when I need to take insulin "Time to shoot up!"
She also has Nystagmus, so whenever I make a really terrible joke she'll say, "I'm rolling my eyes at you." to which I reply, "Oh, you mean on purpose?" and we have a good laugh.
It all depends on the context and the people, we have very similar senses of humor so we mesh really well with how we make jokes.
SecTrono -2 points 3y ago
i strongly disagree. jokes are fine as long as they are clever and original without being mean spirited.
je97 4 points 3y ago
There are few 'blind jokes' I find offensive, most I just find eye-rollingly bad (gay blind jokes are an interesting sub-genre of cringe, I love those.) The things you don't say to blind people are the things that actually have an impact, like infantalising/belittling things.
SecTrono 4 points 3y ago
have you heard any good blind jokes?
MostlyBlindGamer 8 points 3y ago
I like this one:
A blind guy walks into a bar. Then he walks into a stool.
A blind guy walks into a bar. Then he walks into a stool.
je97 -1 points 3y ago
Not really, they're all a bit rubbish. They're not offensive though, just rubbish.
SecTrono 2 points 3y ago
I guess it depends on the people too. I'm not blind but I am dyslexic and bipolar. Only my closest friends know about it in the real world. They make jokes about dyslexia all the time and it let's me know they are comfortable. The jokes are good natured and reasonably clever.
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On the other hand they would never joke about my bipolar because the topic makes them very uncomfortable. They would rather just pretend I don't have it. It kind of sucks because I feel like I can't talk about it to get the support I need.
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I also met one of my blind friends by accidently making fun of her. She had her face 2 inches from her laptop screen. Not realizing she was blind I made fun of her for it. Lol once she told me she was blind I felt so embarrassed and apologized. I think it was that first joke that set the tone for our friendship and we became very close.
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On the other hand they would never joke about my bipolar because the topic makes them very uncomfortable. They would rather just pretend I don't have it. It kind of sucks because I feel like I can't talk about it to get the support I need.
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I also met one of my blind friends by accidently making fun of her. She had her face 2 inches from her laptop screen. Not realizing she was blind I made fun of her for it. Lol once she told me she was blind I felt so embarrassed and apologized. I think it was that first joke that set the tone for our friendship and we became very close.
je97 1 points 3y ago
yeah, this is partly why I have an issue with the narrative that making jokes about disabilities is 'punching down.'
Firstly, there's an obvious tone problem with that statement as it suggests that disabled people are either more vulnerable or less able to stand up for themselves. It also leads to disability being regarded as an awkward topic of conversation, which I believe contributes greatly to the lack of understanding.
Firstly, there's an obvious tone problem with that statement as it suggests that disabled people are either more vulnerable or less able to stand up for themselves. It also leads to disability being regarded as an awkward topic of conversation, which I believe contributes greatly to the lack of understanding.
noaimpara 3 points 3y ago
Not offensive just annoying, but the "can’t you just wear glasses" one really gets to me sometimes. Also the "you can do x so you’re not blind". Like not asking, but accusing.
_Night_Wing 3 points 3y ago
I care more about people's intentions than what they say. For instance, I tell people that there are no stupid questions because I would rather them ask me something dumb than go the rest of their lives assuming something while being too afraid to offend someone by asking. I may tell someone to try and word the question better. A good example is one time someone asked if I went to "blind people school" which a completely legit question and had no malice behind it but the question could have been phrased better. Now, sometimes people will ask questions just to poke fun and I don't like that. I don't speak for all blind people but for me intentions matter more than the words themselves.
JMMSpartan91 2 points 3y ago
Really depends on who is making the jokes. I have RP so can see some and play video games still. My friends who know me well will throw out the woah woah guys he is blind. When they see me make a straight bone headed play. Always cracks me up too.
But when like we hit a part of the game where it's terrible contrast and my eyes are legit causing issues. They normally talk me through the stuck point.
I'm not sure I really have a "never say to me" list. A never do list definitely exists though.
But when like we hit a part of the game where it's terrible contrast and my eyes are legit causing issues. They normally talk me through the stuck point.
I'm not sure I really have a "never say to me" list. A never do list definitely exists though.
kailikameoka 1 points 3y ago
“How many fingers am I holding up?” If you want to know how much I can see just ask. Don’t be stupid about it or you’ll get a stupid answer. Sorry, but this one really gets me upset.
LexieDream 1 points 3y ago
I wouldn’t say anything you wouldn’t say to their face. But that goes for anyone; regardless of visual abilities.
THe best advice I can give is to not make ignorant assumptions about others. If you have a question, just ask. DOn’t assume a blind person needs help, or doesn’t know where they are or where they’re going, or can’t hear you.
So much of this comes down to common sense.
THe best advice I can give is to not make ignorant assumptions about others. If you have a question, just ask. DOn’t assume a blind person needs help, or doesn’t know where they are or where they’re going, or can’t hear you.
So much of this comes down to common sense.
vwlsmssng 1 points 3y ago
Some of this will be quite familiar to the regulars here but there are a couple of things I found new and funny: the stories about jokes at the paralympics and queuing.
Milly5127 0 points 3y ago
Blind jokes are funny unless they’re to try and make someone with visual impairment seem dumb, less than, or anything of that nature. Like my sister will say something’s about my son but without her realizing he can’t see right? Funny but not making him seem like he’s stupid for being blind.
SecTrono -1 points 3y ago
there are a few good videos on youtube that cover this topic better than anything you are going to find here.
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