Writers for The Onion understand the bullshit that we gimps have to put up with at times. For example: Amputee Inspires Others Not To Lose Limbs.
Choice quote:
“Bret has taught me that I enjoy walking quite a bit and that I would like to continue doing so in the future,” said family friend Leo Harris, 43, remarking upon how hard it would be to perform simple tasks such as getting into a car or putting on pants without the use of both legs. “I look at him and appreciate how much I don’t ever want to be an amputee or a paraplegic or bedridden or anything like that. It’s a lesson I really owe to Bret.”
I’ve often been told I’m an inspiration. And while I understand that it’s meant as a compliment, it often carries the subtext of “I’m glad I’m not you, you poor bastard.” The whole “inspiration” spiel is just the candy coating on a primal fear that most people are too polite to express, which is totally fine. I’m just glad to see The Onion call it out for what it is.
