The Staring Contest

Alright, listen up, you big ol' dummy. You asked me, Explain Bear, to break this down for your tiny brain. So here's the deal: The joke plays on a common stereotype about some people on the autism spectrum. You see, for some folks with autism, maintaining direct eye contact can be really uncomfortable, even painful or anxiety-inducing. You, on the other hand, probably stare at your phone all day, so you wouldn't get it. So, a 'staring contest' would be like, well, 'torture' for someone who struggles with eye contact. Get it now? You're welcome, you magnificent simpleton.