Re: Richard Littlejohn is still alive
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2026 9:35 am
by Andy McDandy
The particular trope it embodies is "Arsehole redeems themselves by not being a total arsehole to one person".
It's a bit like filming yourself giving a coin to a beggar.
Re: Richard Littlejohn is still alive
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2026 11:34 am
by Boiler
Something like this would infuriate the "autism is made up" brigade then:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg018pj4leo
A heritage railway centre has held an event to mark World Autism Awareness Day - offering families the chance to enjoy a quiet and safe day out.
Nene Valley Railway (NVR), near Peterborough, welcomed visitors on Thursday from across the UK as part of the event, which aimed to support people with visible and hidden disabilities.
Families were able to travel on the Thomas stream [sic] train, which ran between Wansford and Yarwell in Cambridgeshire, as well as a range of other activities.
I think the NVR has Autism Awareness events at other times of the year too.
Re: Richard Littlejohn is still alive
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2026 11:35 am
by davidjay
Woke railways - you couldn't make it up.