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RaltheCommentator β€” CwacoM: The Making of an Aspie

Published: 2013-09-01 03:25:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 5903; Favourites: 34; Downloads: 1
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I'm a HUGE fan of the movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and in light of the upcoming sequel, I decided to start making some more fan art of that movie again. And I've always felt like the main character, Flint Lockwood, had Asperger Syndrome, which is a cousin of Autism. It makes you very talented on a specific subject, but you have a lot of trouble socializing and interacting with people. I'm an Aspie myself, and I find this movie very inspiring to anyone on the autism spectrum.

The puzzle pieces show notable exmaples of when Flint shows signs of Aspergers. I know there are plenty others, such as his awkward posture or other exaggerated facial expressions to show his "black and white" way of thinking, but that'd take far too long, so I narrowed it down to the main gist of it.

I really think Tim Lockwood, Flint's Dad, is an Aspie too, but he was more of the anti-social aspect of it than talented. He lived in his own world in a not-so-good way throughout most of the movie. I also think Sam Sparks has Aspergers too, but unlike Flint, she probably had a lot more social skills training to help her make friends and fit in. Flint's hometown was stuck in the 1980s, a time when Aspergers wasn't fully recognized yet.

Note: I used quotation marks at the bottom of the FLDSMDFR as if it was saying "Asperger Syndrome."

Beginning conversion of the pieces into a whole...

Feel free to give me any constructive criticism or feedback if you see anything I could fix! Thanks again!
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RandomFandom94 [2018-06-28 21:15:58 +0000 UTC]

DUDE!! I finally found this again! Holy crap! Back in 2014 when i found this I didn't have a DA account to comment and tell you how much I love this but now I do! When the first movie came out back in 2009 my 7 year-old self, who had a HUGE crush on Flint... Shamelessly, I still do at the age of 16 now but that's not important. Anyway, even back then I was thinking something along the lines of that. My 7 year-old self settled that he had some form of Autism. The movie made me love science the way I do and I started embracing my weirdness because of it. Granted, I lost all my "normal" friends and was a social outcast for a number of years, but I still embraced who I was instead of pretending to be this girly-girl. Instead, was this weird tomboy who loved noting more than science, writing, video games, playing outside and a pair of shorts and a t-shirt while all the other girls my age were into makeup, dresses, sleepovers and having the best phone at the time. In 2014 when the second movie came out, I knew a lot more about the differences between Autism and Asperger Syndrome and settled my mind that he probably has Aspergers. Months later, I found this picture and thought to myself, "OH MY GOD!! SOMEONE ELSE THOUGHT THE EXACT SAME THING!!" I have loved this picture and the thought of Flint being an Aspie since then. Good job! I seriously love this and the idea of it.

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PurpleandRedStar In reply to RandomFandom94 [2019-10-12 05:50:05 +0000 UTC]

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RaltheCommentator In reply to RandomFandom94 [2018-06-30 03:59:44 +0000 UTC]

Lol, I’m glad you love it! Yeah, I didn’t expect CwacoM to be as relatable as it did (the 1st movie anyway; did NOT like the sequel).

Thanks for the nice thoughts! One Aspie to another

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Carla-Lockwood-Shane [2016-10-11 02:13:17 +0000 UTC]

I have Autism.. that doesn't stop me from watching this movie and enjoying what I love! ☺

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BerryBoiVenoct [2015-04-08 13:46:39 +0000 UTC]

HeadCannon.... media.tumblr.com/795127c9c408d…

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RaltheCommentator In reply to BerryBoiVenoct [2015-04-08 20:37:37 +0000 UTC]

^^

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martinxaviva [2014-05-05 03:34:44 +0000 UTC]

Awwwwwww!!! This is awsomeβ™‘β™‘ I love that they gave him this, its very inspiring to kids and adults that he is a genius and he never gives up.

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RaltheCommentator In reply to martinxaviva [2014-05-05 04:32:44 +0000 UTC]

Uh, actually, the creators didn't officially give him Asperger's (I actually asked them on Reddit.com once, and they told me so.) It's a fan theory that I, along with several other fans, have embraced. He's not officially an Aspie, but he's how an Aspie character SHOULD be like, IMO. ^^

I'm really glad you love my work though! I feel the exact same way about Flint as you do! ^^

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martinxaviva In reply to RaltheCommentator [2014-05-05 04:38:55 +0000 UTC]

Oh really? Wow he acts exactly like one! Your welcome! Flints a very inspiring character, expecially to me having extreme AADD. I was made fun of a lot for being weird or awkward, but I really tried hard in my school and friendships. And now people dont bother me as much, flint is an amazing character

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RaltheCommentator In reply to martinxaviva [2014-05-05 05:19:50 +0000 UTC]

Believe it or not, there was a Q&A session on Reddit last October with the directors of CwacoM 2, and they answered my question about the idea of Flint being an Aspie! Check out their answer!

www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments…

Yeah! I have Asperger's myself, and at a time when most Aspie characters in live-action AND animation are unpleasant, disturbing or depressing, Flint is very uplifting as a character! He has just the right amount of quirks and gifts of an Aspie to be perfectly well rounded ^^

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martinxaviva In reply to RaltheCommentator [2014-05-05 05:56:32 +0000 UTC]

Omg wow!!!!! That is incredible!!!!!!!!!! I love their answer!!!!! What inspiring people and characters^_^

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RaltheCommentator In reply to martinxaviva [2014-05-05 13:26:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! ^^

I even wrote a fanfic about that very idea called "Creepy with a Chance of Monsters," where Flint accidentally deforms his brain in an attempt to get rid of his newly diagnosed Asperger Syndrome. I think you'd really like it! ^^

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martinxaviva In reply to RaltheCommentator [2014-05-05 16:35:42 +0000 UTC]

Wow that sounds great!!!!! I will definitely read it!!! ^-^

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UmbreonGirl444 [2014-01-01 23:17:10 +0000 UTC]

I can relate to this. I'm a lot like Flint in a way.

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RaltheCommentator In reply to UmbreonGirl444 [2014-01-04 07:06:15 +0000 UTC]

What do you think of the idea of him having Aspergers?

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UmbreonGirl444 In reply to RaltheCommentator [2014-01-04 15:14:26 +0000 UTC]

I think it's a great theory, and all the evidence is there. If you knew what Aspergers was and then you watched it again, you'd definitely see it, that's how I see it anyway.

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8BitStitchPunk [2013-12-08 02:41:01 +0000 UTC]

Holy crap, this actually makes sense, now that I think about it...I'm an Aspie too, and I relate to Flint, like, a LOT. XDDD

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Shinigami--Apples [2013-11-13 21:48:24 +0000 UTC]

I always thought that. X3 He acts a lot like my brother.

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BeatusCineris [2013-11-13 12:19:30 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome ^ ^

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RaltheCommentator In reply to BeatusCineris [2013-11-13 12:41:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! How'd you like CwacoM 1 & 2? ^^

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BeatusCineris In reply to RaltheCommentator [2013-11-13 21:51:28 +0000 UTC]

Still watching the second one, but so far this story is amazing and SO funny. I like the monkey xD

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RaltheCommentator In reply to BeatusCineris [2013-11-13 23:32:09 +0000 UTC]

Barb or Steve? I hope you mean Steve 'cause Barb hates being called a monkey XP

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BeatusCineris In reply to RaltheCommentator [2013-11-14 01:25:30 +0000 UTC]

Steve ^ ^

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RaltheCommentator In reply to BeatusCineris [2013-11-14 01:49:30 +0000 UTC]

I like Steve, too ^^ Though Flint's still my fav

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writer0015 [2013-09-11 15:21:35 +0000 UTC]

O.O Omg this makes perfect sense, I never liked the movie but I enjoy this and also am an Aspie. Good job!

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RaltheCommentator In reply to writer0015 [2013-09-11 17:01:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'm an Aspie, too, and this is a big reason I love the movie (and can't wait for the sequel!) ^^

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writer0015 In reply to RaltheCommentator [2013-09-11 17:11:47 +0000 UTC]

Oh I know, I read the description and I hope you enjoy the movie.

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09alih [2013-09-01 15:19:22 +0000 UTC]

A psychologist I saw once thought I have a slight version of Aspergers as well. I'm very black and white in my thinking, and socializing and interacting has always been a major issue for me. I usually prefer to be withdrawn and in my own little world. I've heard about this aspect of the film... very interesting. Nice work, too! Well done!

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RaltheCommentator In reply to 09alih [2013-09-01 15:55:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! You should definitely check the movie out! Aspergers aside, it's a really funny film on its own. Plus, the sequel will make more sense! XP

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BeatusCineris [2013-09-01 13:55:12 +0000 UTC]

That is awesome! Nice Ral!

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RaltheCommentator In reply to BeatusCineris [2013-09-01 15:54:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Did you get a chance to see the movie yet?

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BeatusCineris In reply to RaltheCommentator [2013-09-01 18:45:06 +0000 UTC]

No, not yet. I've been in the truck since 5 this morning as of now, so....

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RaltheCommentator In reply to BeatusCineris [2013-09-01 18:46:30 +0000 UTC]

That's ok. Still moving to Tenessee?

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BeatusCineris In reply to RaltheCommentator [2013-09-01 18:50:40 +0000 UTC]

Yes....Wanna chat on Da or can you not get on Skype?


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RaltheCommentator In reply to BeatusCineris [2013-09-01 18:52:01 +0000 UTC]

I can't right now. I gotta work on a paper for college. And our schools computers don't have Skype :<

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BeatusCineris In reply to RaltheCommentator [2013-09-01 18:53:38 +0000 UTC]

Okay, that's fine. Can I ask what it's about?


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RaltheCommentator In reply to BeatusCineris [2013-09-01 18:56:18 +0000 UTC]

The movie? It's about a scientist who makes a machine that turns water into food, but one day, he accidentally shoots it up into the sky, and so it starts to rain food from the clouds in his hometown! While his town is revitalized and Flint's dreams seem to have come true, the food eventually gets out of control, and he and his friends have to stop it!

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BeatusCineris In reply to RaltheCommentator [2013-09-01 19:03:10 +0000 UTC]

No, I knew that. I mean the paper ^ ^

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RaltheCommentator In reply to BeatusCineris [2013-09-01 19:04:44 +0000 UTC]

I have to write a report for an art exhibit XP

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BeatusCineris In reply to RaltheCommentator [2013-09-02 02:12:01 +0000 UTC]

Oh....kay. Sounds difficult.Β 

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PilotWolfy97 [2013-09-01 08:08:20 +0000 UTC]

Dude I also have aspergers as well. I have found that i'm really good at science and making music. I believe my aspergers has something to do with that. Β 

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RaltheCommentator In reply to PilotWolfy97 [2013-09-01 11:52:53 +0000 UTC]

Do you think Flint is an Aspie, too?

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PilotWolfy97 In reply to RaltheCommentator [2013-09-01 15:58:43 +0000 UTC]

I'm starting to actually think that. He does all the stuff that I do with my aspergers. Like talk to myself, and act random at somethings.Β 

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RaltheCommentator In reply to PilotWolfy97 [2013-09-01 16:05:15 +0000 UTC]

I think the most telling signs of all were when he broke into someone's house for a snowball fight (a funny moment, but he's REEEALLY lucky he didn't get arrested!) And the fishbowl moment was such a touching visual metaphor for Asperger Syndrome. You live in your own world, you have trouble interacting with everyone else, and when something goes wrong, your world shatters before you.

That parts tugs at my heart strings every time....

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PilotWolfy97 In reply to RaltheCommentator [2013-09-01 17:01:00 +0000 UTC]

Very true...

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JoeMerl [2013-09-01 07:40:03 +0000 UTC]

I find this...strangely plausible for Flint.

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RaltheCommentator In reply to JoeMerl [2013-09-01 11:51:37 +0000 UTC]

Lol, nice emoticon XP

Yeah! IMO, the most telling signs were when he broke into someone's house for a snowball fight (he's REALLY lucky he wasn't arrested for that! 0.0) And the fishbowl moment? Where he's inside his own bubble and nobody can get through to him, and it shatters when something goes wrong? The perfect Asperger Syndrome visual metaphor! Touches me every single time...

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