Star Wars: The Bad Batch Gets Therapized - Neurodivergence
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- Опубликовано: 3 июн 2024
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00:00 Nuerodivergence and Star Wars
02:00 Star Wars clip
04:00 Understanding how we think differently
07:00 Watching out for each other
10:00 Star Wars Clip
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YES BAD BATCH!! Or should I say, the Dad Batch!!
"DAD Batch" 🤣🤣🤣 I LOVE THE NAME ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥
Dad Batch, Sad Batch, Glad Batch, Bad Batch. I love all of them
Nah, it's the Bro batch. It's really the story of four brothers and their sister trying to survive
Bad Batch was definitely peak Star Wars.
Yeah, storytelling is awesome. I love these soldiers to bits. Visually, I would make the show have more contrast, just so it's easier to see.
❤ Bad Batch!
Endor
And Clone Wars
@@Nekro_Knight Andor?
I'm surprised you didn't touch on Tech's other major relationship throughout the series: Phee. She never took his behavior to be anything other than quirks of his character, genuinely seemed to enjoy his company, and rolled with his differences with an ease that we should all honestly aspire to. Even after his death, she never seemed to blame the others, and in fact, specifically seemed to accept Crosshair BECAUSE of Tech. Perhaps there's another episode in that.
I personaly hate that people don't talk about they relationship. I know it is Happening in the background, but that doesn't mean we schould ignore it.
In the realm of advocacy this is also great. An autistic coded character being in a relationship is very fresh and interesting.
@@gailasprey7787 especially in with an allistic character
@@Spooglecraft who loves him for who he is and doesn’t judge him! (:
One thing I liked is she called him brown eyes, and really seemed to have a thing for his eyes. He points out that all clones have the same eyes, but it's implied that his stand out to her because they are his. That's so reflective of how people actually find beauty in the ones we love.
I love that when she asked why he doesn't act like he cares, he doesn't take it defensively as someone neurotypical might. He takes it literally, considers the question, and then answers.
I keep saying, Tech is the obvious one (and a huge mood he's just like me fr fr), but they're all neurodivergent. Wrecker is more on the hyperempathy side and really took over as the emotional stability of the group, on top of the lack of balance, not always aware of where his body is, learning differences, lack of impulse control, lack of volume control. I adore him honestly (he's just like me fr).
But Echo, Crosshair, and Hunter all have aspects of neurodivergence too though they are also probably better at masking, or might just be one diagnostic criteria shy of a full diagnosis. Echo's first two appearances in the Clone Wars are basically everyone in his family (except Fives, we stan a king) yelling WHY CAN'T YOU JUST BE NORMAL (having to catch up on the reg manuals, being so dedicated to the rules ie repeating orders). Crosshair has his whole antisocial thing, but he's also so dedicated to his routines and black and white thinking that he couldn't imagine life outside of being a soldier which led him down a really dark path. Then Hunter has all of that hyperperception, I know in my soul he can hear the electricity buzzing in the computer and refrigerator and can smell when the water is different, and then he also stims by flipping his knife around like bro just get a fidget spinner.
Then Omega is the gifted kid who would have burnt out if she had stayed in traditional schooling but she luckily has incredible guardians who understand that some people learn differently and know how to challenge her and support her when needed and raise her to be a principled and well-adjusted young woman.
This show is so good.
Big Mood totally agree
THIS! I WAS LOOKING IN THE COMMENTS FOR THIS!!! Soooooo much!!!!
Agreed! We need an episode on everyone of these characters from the bad batch. Such fascinating and relatable characters.
@@theoutsider1020 YES! I WANT TO SEE THIS!!!
"Do you know anyone who is neurodivergent?"
"well of course I know one. It's me"
Hahaaaa beautiful reference well done ❤😂
as someone who is neurodivergent (not autistic) this representation was done so well- The conversation explaining how just because they display their emotions differently does not mean they don't feel I definitely can connect too.
It literally made me flick my head around in shock at his much it spoke to me, absolutely perfect quote.
what are you?
Quick point, after she leaves Wrecker and Hunter have to tell him to go after her. He replies "but she said she wanted to be alone...?". Another aspect of his limited situational EQ
The crossing was a great episode. I cannot believe I watched people label it "filler" upon review.
12:36 “of course I know him, he’s me.”
Boy, I'm so excited that the Bad Batch is now getting coverage! I can't wait to look forward to videos about Omega's upbringing along with her influence with her found family & the people she met along the way, Hunter's father figure responsibility, Wrecker's character development, Echo's altruistic integrity for all clones, and most of all - Crosshair's journey to his redemption
YES - jono, we need an episode on crosshair!!
So far, where I think Star Wars peaks, I don't know if I can name anyone point in particular, but the 2 points that come to my mind are -
1. The Seige of Mandalore arc where Rex holds back a tear telling Asohka, "my brothers are willing to die to kill you." And Asohka's, "They might be willing to die, but I am not going to be the one to do it." That gets me.
2. Crosshair's arc. How he goes from plain unlikeable to very sympathetic in my opinion gets me. He doesn't even really change who he is, he just changes how he can be a better him.
Crosshair became my favourite character in SW and his relationship with Omega in TBB S3 is just magic ❤️
Umbara arc deserves a mention.
oh god, just when I thought Ashoka was a bad misspelling of Ahsoka, in comes "Asohka"
You mean animation, right? Star wars peaked in the finale of The Empire Strike Back (I guess this is really why it still exists, actually) and in Andor's jail ark.
@@cedricre3621Sorry but Rots is peak SW for me
Animated Star Wars is where its at for me
That ending was heartbreaking
Tech’s character from the Bad Batch really connected to me on a level that I’m sure many like myself have felt seen and heard by Star Wars. ❤️
I am on the Nerodivergent spectrum (High-Functioning Autism) I am 27 and until last year I did not know where I fall in the spectrum. I had suspected that I was on it since highschool but did not test for it because of how expensive it was to do so. When I finally did it cost 2,500 dollars which I was only able to afford because of Student loans. I do wish that I was able to test earlier as it would have made high school and college much easier. Maybe it has been because I have Autism but I have hated college and it has been a slog from beginning to end. Thankfully it is almost over and I have no plans to go back for my master’s degree.
I do relate to Tech a lot. The slower speaking and not picking up on social cues is the biggest thought.
7:22 "them Tech and Omega have become close friends after this"
AND THEM TECH DIES
I will never get over this death.
Honestly, seeing Tech and Omega on that cave made me feel so seen.
My favorite Star Wars is between Episodes III, VI, VIII, IX or Ahsoka
My personal favorites are Probably Episode III, V, VI, Rogue One, Clone Wars, Tales of the Jedi, Tales of the Empire, Bad Batch and Andor.
Glad to see the love for the sequels
@@InjusticeJosh sequel fan here. It’s my favorite era in the saga
@@Me-zl3ef That’s awesome. I wish we got a show set in that era. Resistance was nice but live action. I appreciate the lore hinted at throughout Mando and Ahsoka though.
Love seeing someone else who loves The Last Jedi! One of my favorites!
I’m ADHD-flavored neurodivergent and I ADORE TBB and The Clone Wars. RotS is my favorite of the films. That era is my ISH.
I’m also staunchly pro-Jedi and have some takes that some would call *interesting.* Probably from all that divergent thinking…😬
"ADHD-flavored" 😂 Brilliant!!
We might be the same person
Yes! I love that each of The Bad Batch presents as neurodivergent in different ways and Tech's quote in season 2 is just perfect! "I may process moments and thoughts differently but that does not mean that I feel any less than you."
The animated series are peak Star Wars. The three mainline shows are all so good, and I think they're a big part of what has kept interest in the Star Wars alive the last 20 years or so. There's so many people that have grown up with them that are adults now. I've been watching them since the 2003 Tartakovsky series 😁, though I've actually been a fan since a bit before that.
Of the original members of this squad, Tech is my favorite. I'm neurodivergent, so hearing those lines from him really made me feel seen.
I ALMOST ASKED if we'd get Bad Batch/Crosshair Cinema Therapy coverage when you mentioned them in the caption during the Palpatine video!!! I was thrilled in that video at your little "BC THEY FRAMED AHSOKA". Bad Batch is my absolute favorite SW content, followed by Clone Wars and even Rebels, which was the show that finally made me fall in love with SW as a whole.
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*** omg you included plan 99 *sobs* Jonno. WHY.
when tech asks "what is your issue?", you can hear how he's genuinely asking to understand, even though to allistic people it might seem like he doesn't take her seriously or tries to minimize her problem. he really just wants to figure out and solve her problem, which is something i and probably other autistics can really relate to.
So true I'm like "I don't understand. Please tell me why you're upset. I want to help." and people annoyed I can't read your mind. Additionally, I'm hpyerempathic so really sensitive to people's mood.
I commented on the last Cinema Therapy episode asking for a crosshair deep dive there, this is an even better video to ask that on! lol
I meant to ask on that video for a Crosshair video too!
This episode was so impactful for me and I could never really understand why but it's because my brother is so much like Tech
Jono, you've spoken with my kids briefly. You were beautiful with them ❤. I would do anything to connect with my autistic boys. Thank you for this.
For me, Rebels is peak Star Wars. Took me a long time and a lot of rewatches to appreciate just how amazing that show is.
Immediate favorite video, barely even into it and just so happy you are covering Bad Batch and neurodivergence and the Bad Batch as neurodivergence!!!
That moment with Tech, him telling Omega that he may process things differently but that doesn't mean he feels any less than her, it's exactly the scene I showed one of my friends as possibly the best example of neurodivergence in media. It's so great. I'm genuinely so happy to have a good example of neurodivergence, especially one that feels so similar to myself and how I experience the world.
Love the Bad Batch so much and I'm so happy we got it. I'm very thankful to my friend, also neurodivergent like myself, for having gotten me into Star Wars. She found the perfect hook for me lol.
very glad there's more human representation of neurodivergence. it's gotten better in recent years, but for awhile, the best neurodivergent character was data from star trek who's a literal robot. somehow having most neurodivergent coded characters as literal robots doesn't seem like a good idea
Honestly, pretty much anything with the clones in it is Star Wars at its best. They are all such great characters, some of the best in Star Wars.
And loved the analysis of Tech's character. He's such a good example of a neurodivergent character that has been done well.
I've always thought the Bad Batch exhibited neurodivergent traits, so glad to see it get properly explained!
Yesss! More Bad Batch! Crosshair needs an episode next!
Jono and Bad Batch? Oh yes!
Edit after watching: I love Tech. It was refreshing to see some neurodivergent representation on screen, and done well. That heart to heart in the ipsium mine was beautiful! My brother has ASD level 3. I wish as a child I had a better understanding of how he must have felt and still feels now. Of course Tech’s neurodivergence is different from my brother’s but it’s still refreshing to see such wonderful, well written characters who aren’t caricatures or flat out offensive. Seeing the building relationship between Tech and Omega was beautiful and Tech’s ultimate sacrifice at the end was heart wrenching.
Newt Scamander from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them is another great neurodivergent character! (I don’t thinks it’s ever stated that he is neurodivergent, but he displays a lot of traits associated with neurodivergence)
Answer to question 2: To me, Andor is peak Star Wars. To me, it encapsulates the themes of rising up against tyranny and fighting for freedom that the original trilogy had. It shows the dangers of the Empire to normal everyday people and how these systems are used to oppress us in a way that is still fantastical and makes for great storytelling. It is not my feel good Star Wars, but it's pivotal for the franchise to see this series conclude later next year.
Answer to question 1: I have a great friend who is brilliant. He will be graduating with a degree in Wildlife Biology this week and I believe him to be neurodivergent. He processes information differently than all of our friends, most of whom are pretty factual based. We are also all nerdy about Star Wars and nature among other things. I have learned that when he corrects me or is short with me that he isn't personally attacking me. It's important to make sure that the facts are right before continuing on because it can lead to mistakes in the future. We all understand this as scholars of some kind of science (I am a Forestry grad), but to him, this is a core fundamental of when we converse. If there is a fact that is not correct or anything is misidentified, he must say what he knows the answer to be. This is my interpretation of how he processes information, but I can be off too. I have all the respect in the world for this person because I know how smart he is and how passionate he is to protect nature. I foresee him making landmark studies to help save the dwindling bee populations here in the US.
As someone on the spectrum, from the very beginning tech was my favorite, and as they developed his character, the episodes you showcased really hit home
Excellent video. Someone in my family is on the spectrum, I also might be. Our family also loves Star wars, we've watched nearly all of the shows together, as our children grew up.
Star Wars will likely never peak, it's been good and bad from the beginning.
Now we got to see one on crosshair!
What a character Arch!
This is a great vid, Jono. One I'll be checking again and again. I've an autistic family member, and he shows his love with humor. We swap jokes whenever we're together; it drives his mom crazy when we're on a roll.
This video reminds me of my best friend. We both dislike the way we express emotions. Oddly enough, I’m the divergent one (ADHD) who cries too much, and he has told me he wishes he knew how.
5:35 I'd heard other people say they "felt seen" before about something or other, but I never really knew what they meant by it. Until this scene and ESPECIALLY Tech's line about processing moments and thoughts differently. Really hit home.
The Mandalorian is my favorite Star Wars!
excellent breakdown of Tech! though I'm devastated you included the clip of plan 99. I hadn't seen it since it aired and I cried all over again.
my favorite star wars story for a LONG time was the Knights of the Old Republic game. I loved the twist midway through the story and how it changed everything that came before it.
only recently was my favorite replaced when I watched Rebels for the first time. Rebels is peak star wars to me. I love every member of the ghost crew and i love ezra's journey from being a scrappy kid surviving on his own to a young jedi who is willing to sacrifice himself for the people he cares about (hmm, where have I heard that before?)
This is a fantastic video. I still remember reading a post on Reddit about how a father of an autistic kid teared up during the Tech scene in the cave. It was a very beautiful scene.
And for me, my favorite Star Wars is "The Clone Wars" show!
(I'll post the Reddit link in the comments if I can find it!)
Omg I’m so happy to see this! Excited to hear what you have to say. I love the Bad Batch. RIP Tech everyone’s favorite neurodivergent. I love how well he was portrayed and his conversations with Omega. Particularly the one in the cave. I miss him so much. He died honorably and a lot of s3 was able to happen because of it bothe good and bad. But he won’t be forgotten. He taught Omega many important lessons and was one of the only people to understand respect and except crosshairs decision to join the empire.
Andor is my fave. Thanks for showing what made me love Tech and find him so relatable. Bad Batch was about found family.
0:28 that is the best analogy i've ever heard
Im on the spectrum and that was beautiful
Please , I beg of you to do more videos on my favorite found family.
Can we do a video on Crosshair please? Maybe psychology of a hero? Or villain therapy? Or just Crosshair gets therapized. Also now I’m sad. Getting your analysis and tips made the death scene so much sadder. I know so many neurodivergent people. Each one is a bit different. But like you were saying I find that I’m able to connect with them better and have more fulfilling interactions with them once I learn their quirks and how they relate to the world around them. A lor of it is meeting them where they’re at like you were saying and looking for signs that they’re trying to connect. I never doubted for a second that Tech cared about the rest of the batch even if he doesn’r show it like someone like Hunter or the others might.
Bad Batch - THE BEST of all Star Wars world !!!
"If it's animated SW, and Dave Filoni is in charge of it, it's gonna be 🤌"
Me, a neurodivergent SW mega nerd w/ high-functioning ASD: Say no more, brother. Say no more. ❤
Bad batch is my fave! I love the series so much!
Im neurodivergent but not like Tech. I can comprehend emotions. My brain just can’t comprehend important adulting stuff. I love that you did this, but also hate that you had to show Plan 99!! Crying again!! 😭😭😭
The bad batch is absolutely my favorite Star Wars and I’m SO glad you did a review of it!!! This series has helped soooo many people feel seen and it’s fostered so many new connections and friendships! me included💖💖 I’d love to see you explore some of the other themes in the bad batch! There’s so much to unpack
Love these videos. Petition to therapies Bob’s Burgers and King of the Hill. ✋
Tech’s death has affected me more than any fictional character ever. Season 3 made it even more difficult to process.
I was WAITING for this video.
I love the character of Tech, I wish he wasn’t killed off, he was so relatable to me. Still, dying to save if his family, right on character, I believe. I have trouble connecting emotionally with people too. I know what a truly miserable existence that can be. Please, do more episodes on Tech or at least more neurodivergent characters! I feel like many people don’t understand, and even though I can relate I totally understand either.
Fantastic video! I would love to see one on Crosshair, too--his whole journey and especially the transformation of his relationship with Omega is really special to me.
As someone with Asperger's with a great deal of masking, this is exactly what it's like. It broke my heart when Tech died and as the show continued, it always felt there was hole left, either in plans made simple by tech's skills or in heart to heart moments. Fantastic writing and as he says, I feel so seen.
Dave Filoni spent an entire seasons building the Tech/Omega friendship for the explicit purpose to take it away from us, and yes, it hurts to this day. And yes, I am tearing up writing this. Dammit.
The Bad Batch is my favorite because I latched on Tech. Man, his Plan 99 hurt. But I also loved Rogue One, Andor, The Mandalorian, and Ahsoka. I'm 52. I loved the original trilogy as a kid but I am really loving these newer shows.
Gives extra meaning to Tech's line about the squad still existing after a member leaves, as it's likely the squad still exists only BECAUSE of his sacrifice.
And ironic that Crosshair says “Clone Force 99 died with Tech.”
This was a beautiful episode ❤
Bad Batch, Rebels and the Clone Wars are my favourite Star Wars things. My understanding of Tech’s character has been furthered by this video.
Hey Jonathan, I don't know if you'll read this let alone respond, but I'm on the spectrum, high functioning, and my favorite aspect of Star Wars has always been the clones because, like me, they often feel more alien than the actual aliens around them due to their background. I don't know if you ever read the republic commando novels or played the game (in fact one of the squadmates in the game is actually in the series, but they did him dirty and took him out at the end there unfortunately), but many of the subjects and themes conveyed in the bad batch were in those novels and its what made me fall in love with them. It also helped that I was a military brat who spent half of my life moving from place to place and the concepts that Tech brings up about "moving on" and that being a part of what makes you a soldier or a trooper has always resonated with me to my core. This is also the reason why I love the Halo novels and the spartans in particular (just as much if not more than the clones in star wars as they literally take center stage) -- bordering on obsession at times. In fact I'm so into it that I'm working on a graphic novel with similar subject matter.
In short, Thank you so much for covering this. The hard times have been around for a minute, but every time I think about giving up I always think about these characters and everything I've gone through up to this point and I somehow manage to keep going.
Thank you for sharing this and for your kind words. You are amazing! - Jono
Johno: Do you know anyone who is neurodivergent?
Well of course I know her! She’s me!
Tech was my very very favorite💔
As for peak SW? Honestly I love all of it for different reasons, so it’s hard to pick one favorite!
"Tik" was my Boi ... Most relatable character in a long time for me...... Theres another scene early on, he's working on the console--- when she asks him what the Clone Wars was like.... Compartmentalization....is how we deal with traumatic events.
12:40
“of course I know him he’s me”
Contrary to what many people think I love the Star Wars Phantom Menace movie. Maybe it’s because it was the first one I ever watched, but I love all the action scenes. It has the best lightsaber fight scenes. I also like seeing the origin stories of many of the main characters from the original trilogy.
I absolutely love this. The Bad Batch has meant so much to me since the very beginning, and it mostly has to do with the fact that the characters and their interactions are written so realistically. As an ND person, I'm so grateful for the representation in this show. But another thing I love is how they don't shy away from the difficult topics. As much as I hate that Tech died, the way he sacrificed himself for the ones he loved was a beautiful, meaningful end to his story. It was also a reminder that life is precious, and we never know how much time we have with the ones we love. ❤
Thank you for pointing out exactly why Tech was my favourite. His neurodivergence echoed mine. Heh heh echo.
I'm late to the party, because Tech means a lot to me and I hesitate watching things focused on him sometimes because my emotions can overwhelm me, but it's me. I'm the Tech. And the Bad Batch is my favorite Star Wars because of Tech and his relationships.
Thank you, Jono, for covering the Bad Batch. I was considering suggesting it for Cinema Therapy for like so many reasons and I was beyond delighted that you made an episode of Mending Light about Tech!
Yes, yes, yes!! I’ve been hoping you would cover the bad batch, there’s so much awesome material there! I’d love to see a video someday about their family conflict with Crosshair and how they heal from it, s3e4 covers it really well (if you’re interested ofc)
I won't lie, I was hoping you'd make a video on this, and I am SO happy you did! I absolutely agree, Tech is probably one of the best portrayals of someone that is Neurodivergent, someone with Autism or Aspergers for that matter, that we have ever seen in fiction. I would know, because the person I know who has the same type of condition... Well, it's me. I reckognize Tech's mannerisms, his trouble with showing emotions or feelings the same way others would, the way he is incredibly intelligent in his field... I see myself in it... So is it any wonder Tech's my favorite Bad Batcher?
IVE BEEN WATCHING FOR TBB TO GET THERAPIZED. LITERALLY STILL REELING FROM THE SERIES FINALE
Bad Batch is one of the top Star Wars series out there, but Andor is my peak.
That monologue that Stellan Skarsgård delivered is one of my top film moments of all time. Right next to Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise in the “You can’t handle the truth” scene of “A Few Good Men”.
Just a correction, Dave Filoni was the creator and EP for Bad Batch but he wasn't in the day to day. That was Jennifer Corbett, who was the head writer and showrunner who co-created the series with Dave Filoni. Please don't overlook the women who are in charge of Star Wars
Agreed. The animations have a level of story, soundtrack,etc that most of the new films cant match. Is a bummer that they are trying to connect with sequels but what can you do. Happy that the show existed.
So thankful you covered this.
The Bad batch has been my favorite series. Since they came up on the clone wars , I was wishing to see them with their own show.
And my wish came true!
I do have a family member that he's hard to understand .
I do my best to understand him, but it's difficult for me, I'm like Omega very social and I guess I care too much .
I cried Tecks' death literally. I usually watch the episodes up to 6 times, but that one I only have seen once and I dread to watch it again.
I'm glad you therapized the Bad Batch , I was hoping you would do that someday , thank you !
I'm one of the people who said, "yes finally I'm seen" during that Tech scene. I think Rebels is my favorite Star Wars, but any TV show, especially Dave Filoni animation, is peak Star Wars and takes turns as my favorite.
I was waiting for this!!!!
"The Crossing" episode also had a fantastic way to thematically tie it together with strong metaphors. Watch the episode, and think of Omega's emotions as the storm in the distance, the cave as the enigma of Tech's mind, and both the ore and water within the cave as his emotions. They're difficult to get to, but no less real.
Andor is peak, Bad Batch is a narrow second, most of the rest of the animated is next, and those are followed by, of all things, Phantom Meance. Or the Jedi: games. Hm ...
Many thanks to Jonathan and everyone involved! 🧬 Since you asked, my absolute favorite STAR WARS (thus far) has been ANDOR. But I love *every* series and movie to various degrees.
Andor and TBB are top of the list. I deal with children in my line of work. I've always known these kind of children and tried to interact with them with understanding and patience. To be honest, after hearing what tech said to Omega, it hit home. It was an Aha moment.
Amazing video!!! I love The Clone Wars and The Bad Batch ❤
Sick content dude, I love professionals reacting.
Great now I’m F*#^ING CRYING
YESSS PLEASE DO MORE VIDEOS ON THE BAD BATCH
This story is a little related to neurodivergence and them still having humor. In March (2024), I visited my family in Maryland. I went to the bookstore with my older cousin, Kathryn (25) and my younger cousin, Jacob (16) who has down syndrome. I found the Revenge of the Sith novel in the Sci-fi section and it had a picture of Darth Vader on the cover. I walked over to Jacob and I showed him the book. I point to Darth Vader and asked him, "Who's that?" I'll never forget it. Jacob put his finger on Darth Vader and said, "Grampa!"
Bad Batch is amazing! Big fan of Andor and Mandalorian.
I was NOT expecting this but i love it )
I really didn’t need to relive that moment with Tech 😭😭😭😭
Thank you so much for shining light on subtle representations of neurodivergence like this. Besides Bad Batch, I've also noticed it in many other media but nobody has taken me seriously when I mention it. My favorite ones are Superman in Man of Steel, Zuko in the Avatar animated series, and Wyll from Baldur's Gate 3.
watching that cave scene and seeing discussions online of autism representation in media made me finally put things together and consider me being neurodivergent. it answers a lot of questions about myself and my favorite characters in media lol
To quote Ben Kenobi in response to your question about knowing someone who’s on the spectrum. “Well, Of course I know him. He’s me.”
Whilst for Favourite Star Wars… it’s probably either Empire Strikes Back, The Clone Wars or The Bad Batch.
I'm so glad you made a video about tech and his autistic coding. Star wars is my special interest and I love your videos ❤️
Honestly, I think my partner is somewhat on the spectrum, and once I had that “eureka” moment, things have gone very smoothly between us. And swear to god, I started to see myself reflected on Omega and him on Tech. So this touched me ❤
He’s never being diagnosed, but it is clear there is something going on, and it’s absolutely fine, I think that what really used to frustrate me was that I didn’t understand him on many occasions, specially knowing that he cares (so so much) but since we had a talk on this, I’m seeming things on a different light (as well as him) also I have a very potent ADHD (very well diagnosed) so somewhat I could relate on some things…
And my favourite star wars is probably anything around the Clone Wars (animated show… the final episode broke me) and following it, the Bad Batch for sure ❤