The Blindboy Podcast Butter Melting Down The Neck Of A Warm Horse
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Feb 11, 2026 A deep dive into autistic masking and why questioning diagnoses hurts stigma. Reflections on tour burnout, social battery and executive dysfunction. Conversations about stimming, sensory needs, privacy and the cost of performing neurotypical norms. Critiques of media clips and editorial responsibility in disability coverage.
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Media Can Undermine Inclusion
- The Assembly aims to centre autistic voices but promoted a clip that questioned Blindboyboatclub's diagnosis.
- He says that editorial choices undermined the show's mission to reduce stigma.
Facing Gatekeeping After Diagnosis
- Blindboyboatclub experienced mild online gatekeeping when he disclosed his autism diagnosis.
- He notes rare hostility from some autistic people who treat diagnosis as scarce identity capital.
Masking Is Exhausting Performance
- Autistic masking is a learned, effortful performance that drains cognitive resources.
- Blindboyboatclub describes rehearsed small talk, breathing work, and monitoring body language to 'pass'.
