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Autistic Me Choosing Between Special Interests and Social Approval Chemicals

A meme image featuring a man in a blue plaid shirt standing between two women on a street. The man is labeled 'AUTISTIC ME' in bold white text. To his left, a woman in a red dress has text reading 'DOPAMINE FROM SPECIAL INTERESTS'; to his right, a woman in a light blue shirt has text 'OXYTOCIN + SEROTONIN FROM SOCIAL APPROVAL'. The background shows a blurred outdoor urban setting with pedestrians. The humor lies in contrasting the sources of neurotransmitters (dopamine from special interests vs. oxytocin/serotonin from social approval) that an autistic person might prioritize, highlighting relatable neurodivergent experiences.
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Left Woman
DOPAMINE FROM SPECIAL INTERESTS
Central Man
AUTISTIC ME
Right Woman
OXYTOCIN + SEROTONIN FROM SOCIAL APPROVAL

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AUTISTIC ME

Overview

A meme image featuring a man in a blue plaid shirt standing between two women on a street. The man is labeled 'AUTISTIC ME' in bold white text. To his left, a woman in a red dress has text reading 'DOPAMINE FROM SPECIAL INTERESTS'; to his right, a woman in a light blue shirt has text 'OXYTOCIN + SEROTONIN FROM SOCIAL APPROVAL'. The background shows a blurred outdoor urban setting with pedestrians. The humor lies in contrasting the sources of neurotransmitters (dopamine from special interests vs. oxytocin/serotonin from social approval) that an autistic person might prioritize, highlighting relatable neurodivergent experiences.

Origin notes

This meme appears to be created using a stock photograph with overlaid text, likely via the Imgflip meme generator (indicated by the 'imgflip.com' watermark in the bottom left corner). Such memes are commonly shared on social media platforms like Reddit, Twitter/X, or Facebook to humorously depict relatable experiences, particularly within neurodivergent communities. The original stock photo is repurposed with added text to create a narrative about neurotransmitter sources for autistic individuals.

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