But it is hard to watch how Mr. Shue uses Ms. Pilsbury’s mental problems as a means to control and abuse her. Neuro-atypical people or people with physical disabilities are far more likely to be the recipients of all kinds of abuse. Except, this isn’t how glee is portraying. The show is not making some… [Read more…]
September 26, 2011 by DeconstructingGlee
The fourth story is about this marvelous TV show. It features ground-breaking and award-winning portrayals of two characters with developmental disabilities, as well as a character with OCD. During a related movie, a fan was featured with a diagnosis of Asperger’s. The other thing to know about this show is that its creators take their… [Read more…]
March 24, 2011 by DeconstructingGlee
I actually don’t have an opinion on this. Or, I guess I feel like I don’t have enough information to form one. It’s just something I’ve seen questioned before — why didn’t they hire an actor who is confined to a wheelchair to perform Artie’s part?
January 2, 2012 by DeconstructingGlee
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