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Just because you have interests doesn’t mean you’re autistic buddy

This is an iteration of the widely used 'Change My Mind' meme format. It features public commentator Steven Crowder sitting outdoors at a campus table holding a branded mug, with an edited sign attached to the front of the table that reads 'Self diagnosed autism is ableism' above the standard template text 'CHANGE MY MIND'. The meme is used to criticize people who incorrectly self-diagnose autism solely because they have niche or unusual interests, framing this unqualified self-diagnosis as ableist toward people who are formally diagnosed as autistic.
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Overview

This is an iteration of the widely used 'Change My Mind' meme format. It features public commentator Steven Crowder sitting outdoors at a campus table holding a branded mug, with an edited sign attached to the front of the table that reads 'Self diagnosed autism is ableism' above the standard template text 'CHANGE MY MIND'. The meme is used to criticize people who incorrectly self-diagnose autism solely because they have niche or unusual interests, framing this unqualified self-diagnosis as ableist toward people who are formally diagnosed as autistic.

Origin notes

The base 'Change My Mind' meme originates from a 2018 photograph of conservative commentator Steven Crowder hosting a public debate event at a Texas university. This specific edited version of the template was shared as a meme on the Reddit Meme subreddit, as documented by the provided RSS source information. The 'Change My Mind' template is frequently edited and repurposed across social media to share controversial, humorous, or opinionated statements inviting counter-argument.

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