@John Robert Mallernee- Your education is fine, it's my cryptic sense of humor that needs work. The backstory is that I recently had an "Aha!" moment and realized that my adorable quirkiness is actually a form of spectrum disorder (it runs in my family) that could be called "high-functioning autism." This came as a bit of a shock, so I was using the cartoon as personal catharsis - acknowledging the condition but grumpily self-doubting the "high-functioning" part. So in this case, you don't need more education to get the "joke," you need to be a mind reader. Sorry!
@Slowpoke Galoot and TrickyRicky- I feel like I've found my tribe. Although I was never high back in the day. Recently, though, I've discovered gummies. Party time!
When I was a child I thought they said I was "artistic" and wasted a lot of time and money on oil paints, watercolors, and charcoal pencils before I realized my mistake and began to pursue a more low-functioning career.
@Stilt, the complete lack of respect may very well indicate a Dangerfield joke instead of a Youngman one. Now, I'm not sure and I await correction with contrition.
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I was more of a high, functioning artistic back in the day.
Commas are important.
Is this another one of those jokes that needs further explanation for us less educated folks?
You too?
@John Robert Mallernee- Your education is fine, it's my cryptic sense of humor that needs work. The backstory is that I recently had an "Aha!" moment and realized that my adorable quirkiness is actually a form of spectrum disorder (it runs in my family) that could be called "high-functioning autism." This came as a bit of a shock, so I was using the cartoon as personal catharsis - acknowledging the condition but grumpily self-doubting the "high-functioning" part. So in this case, you don't need more education to get the "joke," you need to be a mind reader. Sorry!
In memory of Henny Youngman, I'll say it: "Okay kid, you're ugly too."
@JustaJeepGuy- Was that Youngman or Dangerfield. Either way, a classic line!
@Slowpoke Galoot and TrickyRicky- I feel like I've found my tribe. Although I was never high back in the day. Recently, though, I've discovered gummies. Party time!
Better late than never, plus you don’t have to inhale!
When I was a child I thought they said I was "artistic" and wasted a lot of time and money on oil paints, watercolors, and charcoal pencils before I realized my mistake and began to pursue a more low-functioning career.
@Stilt, the complete lack of respect may very well indicate a Dangerfield joke instead of a Youngman one. Now, I'm not sure and I await correction with contrition.
@Gordon R. Durand- It's certainly possible to be both autistic and artistic. Not to mention a great way to meet nude models!
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