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Why don't people with Aspergers get jokes?

I have a friend who has Aspergers. I don’t know much about Aspergers, but I was playing football with him. I joked that I don’t like Chelsea (I was doing the only kidding joke) but he took it literally, but I didn’t realise that until today after school, when he said “Why don’t you like Chelsea? They’re good.” He was a bit miffed after that.

Please answer if you know lots about Aspergers syndrome, because I’m worrying that I upset my friend.

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Answer #1

People with Asperger’s have trouble with non-literal speech. Most people can detect sarcasm, hyperbole, understatement and symbolism but all of these things are difficult for those with Asperger’s.

Answer #2

cheers 4 the answer, filletofspam. i liked it.

Answer #3

Most autistic people take comments to heart. I have it and i never know when people are being serous or not when someone says thingd like that

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