#I’m going to WRESTLE my parents for an adhd appointment

[moldypoff]

I went on a JaidenAnimations rabbit hole and

I WANT THAT MAGICAL BLUE PILL SO BAD.

You turn into a GOD???? YOU DON’T HAVE TO TAKE BREAKS FROM DOING WORK THAT EVERYONE ELSE CAN DO EASILY??? I CAN FOCUS??? I CAN R E M E M B E R ?

Y’all

My mental illness isn’t a hindrance

It’s a GATE, it’s a means of holding this beast BACK.

I will have you, aderall, mark my words…

[artpoint420]

Alright, so if you’re a fan of the Animaniacs here on Tumblr, you probably understand that all three of the Warner’s are most likely neurodivergent, and Dr. Scratchansniff trying to “cure” them of their “zanyness” is an example of abelism (as well as the rest of the humans who want to lock them up.)

BUT WHAT IF I TOLD YOU

I think Dr. Scratchansniff himself may be autistic, and here’s why:

First of all, he is a psychiatrist who has been with the Warner’s for sometime and doesn’t seem to realize the Warner’s are neurodivergent (most likely ADHD and autism in all three of them.)

He gets overwhelmed by the Warners when they throw off his plans and his schedule.

Those on the autism spectrum tend to prefer following a set schedule and doing this according to a plan. When this plan is interrupted we get upset. For Scratchy this may be when the Warners are being to hyperactive and hyperimaginative for them to even want to answer his questions. I get that the joke is supposed to be that he’s a psychiatrist driven insane by the Warners but for me the best way to describe feeling overstimulated is “being driven insane by everything around me”

He also tends to get overstimulated, particularly in “I’M MAD!” when the Warners are bickering in the car while he’s trying to drive. Of course most people struggle to drive with tons of background noise. This just sticks out to me, even though it isn’t the first time.

Also, special interests. Scratchy definitely has special interests that he seems to get lost in. Psychiatry is a special interest of his, obviously. Once he starts having appointments with the Warners everyday, we get to see that the Warners are consistently on his mind (just like how they are always on my mind because special interest yes). Part of this may be because he gradually took on a more parental role towards them, but this could also be because he began to develop a special interest in caring for them. Perhaps his own neurodivergence is the reason he was able to eventually sympathize and care for the Warners.

If you read the Animanicas comics, there is an issue, were we see Scratchy reading a comic in his spare time. This is particularly interesting because not only are those on the spectrum more prone to develop and interest in comics, but when he begins to talk about comics to the Warner’s he knows the entire history of comics down to a tee. He begins to infodump onto the Warners and doesn’t realize when they are annoyed or bored because for some reason they find the history of comics boring. Scratch that, HE BECOMES SO ABSORBED IN IT, HE DOESN’T REALIZE WHEN THE WARNERS LEAVE.

Wrestling is probably a special interest of his too, as well as psychology of course.

Also, like I mentioned earlier, he obvious struggles with anxiety, a mental disorder those on the autism spectrum are more likely to develop due to social and communciation issues and the after effects of overstimulation. This can be observed in his body language and how he reacts to Plotz as well, causing him to become a pushover to his boss.

He also age regresses when he is overly stressed out and even has a comfort object (something that I’ve personally observed in others on the autism spectrum and have experienced myself to a certain degree, I’m still not sure if it’s always autism related though)

In the reboot it’s revealed he waited 20 years just to prank the Warners. The prank seems to have become a special interest and they should have done more with Reboot Scratchy.

Going back and watching episodes with Scratchy with this in mind, his behaviors and general attitude towards the Warners makes a TON of sense. He’s annoyed by them but ultimately wants to get along with them.

To me it makes Dad! Scatchansniff even more wholesome. It’ll never happen but one day I’d love to see an episode where he just accepts the Warners for who they are and perhaps, in the process, accepting himself a little more.

[szopenhauer]

Do you like your middle name? I don’t have one and I feel weird about it Have you ever unfriended a sibling on social media? lol What is your favorite thing about fall? chestnuts Do you film or record your doctor’s appointments? it’s sadly illegal What song do you have stuck in your head right now? Mi pan su su sum Were you ever a member of the site Meez? I was

What color was the last jacket or hoodie you wore?

Do you own an iPod or MP3 player? If so, when did you get it? MP3 that I no longer use, I bought it in Empik with Cats musical when I got voucher from my floristry or interior design school couple of years ago

Have you ever been an outcast at your school or anywhere else? yup Do you own any dresses? What colors are they? few Would you say you drink more pop than you should? I don’t drink soda at all How many different colors has your bedroom been painted? it was white until my parents painted it green and yellow

Has anyone ever told you that they think you have ADHD? me?... Has anyone ever called you a socio-path before? yep How many times have you been drunk in your life? 0 Do you ever think you might be pregnant? paranoia even tho it’s not possible When was the last time you acted really immature? I don’t care

What are some of the meanest, most insulting things that have been said 2u? where should I start... What haunts you? everything Do you pray to God regularly? I try If so, is your chronic pain physical or emotional, or both? I hate when ppl say “emotional chronic pain” - sorry not sorry Do you wish you could talk to someone and share everything? sigh... Which family member did you get your height from? mom  Do books ever make you cry? very rarely Do you watch a lot of movies? I didn’t thought so until I realized most of my friends didn’t watch half of those but I still watch just a few every year and usually old ones as I’m always late with them (I’m not going to the cinema or buying DVDs) What advice would you give to someone who’s being bullied? inform parents/teachers about it, hide whenever possible, don’t believe what bullies say etc. Are you sensitive? I am Are you hypersensitive to sound? I have misophonia. …to smell? very …to touch/to hot and cold? I barely feel anything …to food/taste? (i.e., spicy food or hot food might be too much for you) everything tastes sour due to my GERD  Do you often get treated as if you are worthless? I am worthless so... Are you short or average or tall, and do you like it? short and I wish I was a bit taller Have you ever been kicked out of your house? not yet …had someone try to shove their views down your throat? ppl are like that …felt ashamed of your faith? it’s about fanatics and such Favorite worship song? *shrug* Do you worry a lot, or do you put things in God’s hands? both Do you believe you’re going to Heaven? I’m not a good enough person for that Have you ever taken a right-brain/left-brain test? I don’t believe in this! Did you pray to God when you were a child? with my family, every evening and rosary once a week to that, I don’t remember if I prayed in the morning by myself or not tho Would you change your skin tone/complexion if you could? I’m fine with mine  Are you flexible (physically)? as for someone who doesn’t exercise/work out at all  How do you express your anger? cry, shout/argue/scream/offend others, hide, keep quiet, roll my eyes, sit in my room alone etc.

Do you like crab legs? wouldn’t try crab legs

How do you handle writer’s block? wait?

Have you ever tried Nutella? It’s like sex in a jar. No lie. that’s why I’m an asexual

When people ‘copy’ you, do you tend to feel more flattered or annoyed? annoyed

Have you ever used Google Translate? often

Do your gums ever bleed when you brush your teeth? mhm

Is it easy for you to look past certain flaws people may have? hard af

Spray tans generally make people look like Oompa Loompas. Fact or fiction? hahaha fact!

Are you any good at arm-wrestling? oh well :P

What’s your favorite Medieval torture device? (If you have one, that is.) wait... what?

Would you rather be a zombie pirate or a zombie viking? :D I’d rather not be a zombie but pirate is better

Would you feel comfortable sitting next to a man in a cheese costume? awww :3

Would you ever paint your toe nails yellow? I don’t think so How often do you have nightmares? frequently Have you ever started a good thing? hope so Have you ever seen the movie UP? I liked it Are there any clothes on your floor right now? just bags