[Taltarzac725]

People should watch Rain Man again if they have not seen it before.

Rain Man - Rotten Tomatoes

I do think watching movies especially good ones like Rain Man creates empathy.

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

When did this go off the rails.

[bark4me]

Originally Posted by Aviator1211

I would like to see that doctors diagnosis. He is in full control of his faculties. He used to stay near the fountain with no screaming. He just craves attention and has become much bolder over the years. Clearly, not Asperger's.

I'd like to see your doctors diagnosis to see what your major malfunction is.

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by bark4me

I'd like to see your doctors diagnosis to see what your major malfunction is.

Never put much credit to any argument that suggests one need a medical license to have an opinion on a case. As a parent who can read, I know fever, dry cough, runny nose, light sensitivity, brownish red patches or dots that start by the head/neck and move down the body would be indicative of measles. No medical degree.
Have fun everyone. Life is short.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by sandyblanquera@gmail.com

Ah shucks. Well, let’s make peace. Got a toke? Jk I’ll take a good cigar tho.

No such thing, imho.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by asianthree

So I am guessing you have little knowledge of professional performers. Our Granddaughter, while performing solo point, with an audience of 500, during a 5’ high leap broke her point shoe at landing. Did she break an ankle no, but continued to finish her performance with a broken shoe. If someone is performing Swan, a light crash down on the stage , and they would still continue, just avoid the mess Have seen that happen couple times.

A visitor has a better percentage of falling from a child, or trip walking up the stairs, or catch their foot on a chair, than Mark, or a screaming child causing them to fall. And one would not have to be “New” to do so.

You guess wrong. But, that is beside the point.
Not every performer, of any kind, appreciates distractions during a performance. Depending on the difficulty or level of concentration required distractions can cause mistakes or failures regardless of whether it is intentional or not. There is nothing wrong with not liking to be surprised or startled or shocked. It's part of our instinct for self preservation. Not liking the act has nothing to do with having empathy for the actor. One can still love thy neighbor even though his unconscious whistling causes your ears to bleed.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

That's very judgmental of you...

Actually, we are all judging all the time. Is it safe, dangerous, hot, cold, light, dark, fast, slow. Is it sweet, sour, bad, good, tall, short, etc.
We judge everything all the time. It is one of the aspects of our instinct for self preservation. Like, can I make it to that tree before that lion gets me?