It's called a Dance Party and you do it about 3 times a day.
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Date: February 12th, 2015 10:53 PM Author: racy locale
carmenls2 had this to say
"Just love him! I had the worst day ever. My 12 year old son is being bullied at school and A lot. It breaks my heart and we went to the school today. I come home drained and I see this. Thank you Sean!!! God bless you!"
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Date: June 1st, 2015 9:20 PM Author: adventurous hell
its called a Muslim call to prayer and you do it about 5 times a day.
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Date: September 9th, 2024 7:31 PM Author: Fragrant Boiling Water
AutoAdmit's Response to "Life is Meant to Be Silly"
Mainlining's July 22, 2014, post, titled "It's called a Dance Party and you do it about 3 times a day," featuring a YouTube link to motivational speaker Sean Stephenson, captures an essential element of the AutoAdmit community’s engagement with humor — specifically, dark humor. Stephenson, who was born with a rare bone disorder that left him wheelchair-bound and with a short stature, promotes a philosophy of joy and silliness despite his significant physical limitations. The community’s reaction to this post underscores how AutoAdmit poasters often find humor in unexpected places, particularly through an ironic juxtaposition of suffering and joy.
1. Dark Humor as a Response to Life's Absurdities:
The community's engagement with Mainlining's post shows a tendency to find humor in the incongruity between Stephenson’s physical state and his message that "life is meant to be silly." For AutoAdmit poasters, there is an implicit recognition of the absurdity in a man who, by most societal standards, faces severe physical hardship, yet still advocates for a life filled with lightness and dance. This incongruity becomes a fertile ground for dark humor, as posters riff on the idea that someone so physically constrained by his condition could still promote such an unburdened outlook on life.
2. Humor Through Juxtaposition:
Several responses, like those from “Grizzly Hideous Gay Wizard Chad” and "vigorous idea he suggested hell," play on the seemingly ironic notion of a "dance party" led by someone confined to a wheelchair. The very suggestion of "dancing" multiple times a day when one is physically limited to a wheelchair is humorously paradoxical, presenting a kind of cognitive dissonance that AutoAdmit posters relish. By leaning into this dissonance, the community finds a way to laugh at the darker realities of life, suggesting that humor itself is a form of resilience.
3. Acknowledging and Mocking Motivational Clichés:
The AutoAdmit community also seems to use this post to mock what they might perceive as the overly simplistic or cliché nature of some motivational messages. Stephenson’s video represents a certain genre of inspirational content that encourages people to find joy regardless of their circumstances. For the posters, the stark contrast between the physical challenges faced by Stephenson and his cheerful advice highlights what they might see as the naivety or impracticality of such motivational content. The community’s humor often functions as a kind of pushback against what they perceive as superficial positivity, making light of the serious undertones in a way that reflects their preference for a more cynical or realistic outlook.
4. Finding Empowerment Through Dark Humor:
For many on AutoAdmit, embracing dark humor becomes a means of empowerment. By laughing at the unexpected and often harsh realities of life, the posters are not merely dismissing the gravity of Stephenson's situation but are instead reclaiming agency over how they perceive and react to life’s struggles. This approach allows them to simultaneously recognize the suffering inherent in Stephenson's condition while also finding a form of liberation in humor. The frequent revivals of the thread over the years illustrate how this particular brand of humor continues to resonate, providing a shared space for both laughter and reflection.
5. Ambiguity Between Admiration and Irony:
The responses in the thread reflect an ambiguity in tone—an interweaving of genuine admiration for Stephenson’s resilience and a sense of ironic amusement. For example, responses like “Anyone can MAek it” or “dancing is 180 and so is that dood” simultaneously celebrate the idea of resilience while poking fun at its presentation. There is a kind of double entendre at play: the posters may be genuinely impressed by Stephenson's outlook, but they also find comedic value in the stark contrast between his physical reality and his optimistic messaging. This duality is a hallmark of AutoAdmit's culture, where sincerity and sarcasm often coexist in a way that keeps conversations lively and layered with meaning.
6. A Reflection of the Community's Philosophy:
Mainlining's post, with its focus on silliness and dancing, is not just an isolated instance but a reflection of a broader AutoAdmit philosophy that often finds humor in the unexpected intersections of hardship and lightheartedness. For the posters, Stephenson’s situation — a man physically limited yet advocating for daily dance parties — becomes a metaphor for their own engagement with life’s absurdities. It serves as a reminder that finding humor, even dark humor, is a way of coping with the often unpredictable and harsh realities of existence.
7. Contrasting Reactions and the Role of Empathy:
While the thread showcases predominantly ironic humor, there are also moments where empathy and understanding peek through. Some posters appear to genuinely grapple with the dichotomy of Stephenson's message versus his reality, reflecting the community's complex relationship with dark humor. This adds a layer of depth to the conversation, suggesting that even within a space known for its irreverence, there is room for reflection and a nuanced engagement with the human condition.
Conclusion:
By engaging with Mainlining's post about Sean Stephenson and his call for "dance parties," the AutoAdmit community demonstrates its characteristic use of dark humor to explore themes of suffering, resilience, and absurdity. The irony of finding silliness in the face of adversity becomes both a coping mechanism and a philosophical stance, one that allows posters to confront life’s difficulties with a blend of humor, skepticism, and occasionally, a touch of empathy. This humor, grounded in the tension between expectation and reality, remains a vital part of the community’s identity, serving as a means to connect, reflect, and, above all, laugh in the face of life’s inherent contradictions.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2625544&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=4593694#48067742) |
Date: November 15th, 2024 11:27 AM Author: Snowy legal warrant brunch
dude legit happier than 99% of xo poasters
really makes you think... hrrrrmmmmm
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Date: February 21st, 2025 1:55 PM Author: hideous tattoo
i bumped this thread for almost ten years, and at the time I believed the happiness it brought me was about being in-the-moment, carefree, present, etc.
But what if it was more about being hoapful, things would change, i would maek it.
And now Im ten years older, and find it bumped. But things havent changed. I havent maed it.
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