Every Clock is a Handgun Pointed at my Head
Editor’s Note: Underlined content is hyperlinked (each underlined element is a clickable link), leading to further aspects of the content shared, here. (This convention is consistent, throughout Wordgathering.) “Every Clock is a Handgun Pointed at my Head” by Johnny Profane (Knapp) Âû includes all of the elements listed in the contents, below. There are selected images (with descriptions), descriptions of specific animated sequences, and a transcript.
Content Warning: This multimedia piece discusses time anxiety, sensory overwhelm, and stress responses in autistic individuals. Contains metaphorical references to weapons and descriptions of intense anxiety. Includes detailed examination of autistic stress responses, time perception difficulties, and executive function challenges.
Content includes:
- New Autistic Spoken Word: Every Clock Is a Handgun
- Imagery and Descriptions of Stills and Animated Sequences
- Transcript
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About the Artist
Johnny Profane (Knapp) Âû is an artist and writer who focuses on expressing the unique perspectives of neurodivergent individuals. Their work often delves into themes of time perception and the psychological impacts of societal norms on autistic minds. Johnny’s blog and podcast have social followings of approximately 20,000 on subStack, X, and so forth.