Upset Down Syndrome Person

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What do you say to an upset Down syndrome person?

I'd ask what's up, but it's definitely not you!

Categories

  • Down Syndrome
  • Upset
  • Prejudice
  • Insensitivity
  • Ableism
  • Short jokes

Explanation

Explain Bear

Alright, listen up, you big ol' dumb-dumb. This 'joke' is supposed to be funny because it uses a super insensitive play on words. You ask what's 'up' with someone, right? Like, 'How are you feeling?' But then the punchline says it's 'definitely not you' because they have *Down* syndrome. Get it? They're 'down' because of their condition, not 'up.' It's a real cheap shot, making fun of someone's disability. You, like, probably think you're clever for pointing that out. Based fact: Your brain cells are probably just as 'down' as this 'joke.'

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