- Inspirations- Indomitable disabled person, aka 'Super Cripple' over comes every challenge, "doesn't think of self as disabled" never asks for help, declines accommodation of any kind, climbs Mt. Everest in a wheelchair with a cheesy smile.
- Deviant, Sinister and Evil- Naturally crooked, operate outside normal rules of nature and society, must be contained, controlled or destroyed.
- Victims- Vulnerable, weak, tragic object of violence and abuse
- Exotic Freaks- Generate feelings of horror, aversion, fear of difference, embarrassment
- Clowns- Comic relief, laughable appearance, funny voices, the butt of jokes, dumb and dumber, court jesters, fools
- Pitiful and Sweet- Pathetic, innocent, grateful for crumbs, sometimes speak gentle words if extraordinary wisdom (especially if intellectually impaired) need to be looked after, in film and fiction often finds miracle cure
- Twisted and Bitter- chip on shoulder, whining, acrimonious, angry and difficult, taking out inner hurt and rage on the world, okay to ignore their concerns, pointless trying to communicate with them
- Burden and Outcast- costly, non-contributing burdens on society, "can't" and "don't" fit in anywhere except amongst others of the same kind- should be segregated, institutionalized, provided with the bare minimum or euthanized ("better off dead anyway"), preferably prevented from reproducing
- Non-Sexual- can never be in a relationship (unless partner is a pervert or martyr)
- Incapable of Full Participation in Everyday Life- Nothing to do with how society is built or organized, just can't learn, earn, play, socialize, shop, travel, go to a nightclub or use the phone (cause for unlimited astonishment if can do any of above)
With thanks to Richard Reiser's Work in the UK
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