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Comment on Bones’ Possible Asperger’s Connection by Ketutar

Ketutar — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 18:50:33 +0000

I have Aspergers’, I dress well, I am comfortable in high heels and I have heard I’m a hottie, so…? It’s not that there is a “typical” way Aspies look, is there?
It’s more in the “what to do with it” aspect that bothers me I didn’t realise my husband-to-be was flirting with me before the third date or something I thought we were just friends He practically needed to spell it to me

I think Bones is a very typical female Aspie.

Comment on Contact Info by Yael

Yael — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:15:12 +0000

I miss hearing your tidbits and updates! Hope now that summer is over you will be back in action!

Comment on Bones’ Possible Asperger’s Connection by Melinda

Melinda — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:47:05 +0000

Oh I personally would not change my view of Brennan’s character simply because of Asperger’s. That would be completely illogical. I mean after five seasons,almost six, I love her character for what it is. Giving it a NAME wouldn’t make much of a difference.

Comment on Bones’ Possible Asperger’s Connection by JoJerome

JoJerome — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:16:19 +0000

Speaking as an adult with Asperger’s…

This is the first I’ve heard that Hart Hanson fully acknowledges the Aspie influence. And I get, especially with FOX, the reluctance to ‘label’ the character out of the starting gate. Unfortunate, but I get it.

And if they are going to say the ‘A’ word on the show, they would do well to explore Asperger’s from its neurological roots instead of merely common traits. Especially since, probably for the sake of keeping the character a Hollywood Hottie, she is not your typical Aspie. For instance, few of us would know how to dress nearly that well or be the least bit comfortable in heels.

Comment on Bones’ Possible Asperger’s Connection by Megan

Megan — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:08:33 +0000

I agree with Lisa – Brennan shows the typical social awkwardness associated with high intelligence and we are never given any indication that she was so awkward as a kid, pre-abandonment. It’s very possible that Brennan has AS, but then again we don’t know whether her behaviour was innate or learned (due to her traumatic childhood). I mean, one of the big symptoms of AS is lack of empathy, but Brennan (especially in Season One) was deeply moved by the tragedy all her victims went through, saying she could almost feel their pain (or something along those lines).

I’ve always had a feeling that her social awkwardness is kind of a defence mechanism; by remaining distant and alienating those around her, she can avoid the pain she deems inevitable in relationships (because her family, who she trusted so dearly, abandoned her and put her through unimaginable emotional pain). I think her inability to relate to pop culture and sarcasm etc. could just be a result of her being pretty much alone for most of her life – without family, friends or stable, long-term relationships she preferred to focus on her studies than getting out and having a social life etc. She said in the 100th Episode (flashback) that she didn’t follow current affairs past the Industrial Revolution – it’s possible that she just isn’t interested by pop culture at all, and not being exposed to it naturally the way we all are, it just passed her by.

I really don’t think they should ever definitively diagnose Brennan with AS (or say she definitely doesn’t have it). I don’t see why it’s necessary to give everyone a label. I mean, Zach clearly had AS (Emily Deschanel commented on this at one stage, I think) but no one ever felt it necessary to actually say that on the show. He was just…Zach. Brennan is just Brennan, she doesn’t need any more labelling than that I also think it would be odd for Brennan to suddenly start questioning this at 34. If she was to become suspicious that she had AS at all, it would have been a long time ago.

Anyway I really don’t think the fans care if Brennan actually has a disorder or not – we’ve grown to love her as she is, no labels required

Comment on Bones: Episode 5.22 “The Beginning in the End” Promo Clip by Ray Davis

Ray Davis — Mon, 24 May 2010 10:53:09 +0000

Last episode was pathetic, lacking in creativity, sounds like Afganistan is a regular fall back solution.

Comment on Bones: Episode 5.22 “The Beginning in the End” Spoiler! by Margaret

Margaret — Sat, 15 May 2010 14:25:06 +0000

I can’t wait!!! What are the opportunitys?!???! i can’t wait anymore

Comment on Welcome to TV Bones Watch! by Lynn DeVries

Lynn DeVries — Thu, 13 May 2010 20:11:18 +0000

Cool! Thanks for letting me know!

BTW – Happy Bones Day!!

Comment on Welcome to TV Bones Watch! by nmiller8

nmiller8 — Thu, 13 May 2010 20:02:55 +0000

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Comment on Welcome to TV Bones Watch! by Lynn DeVries

Lynn DeVries — Thu, 13 May 2010 19:11:19 +0000

Nicole: Unfortunately, I don’t know how to make a iPhone app. I wish I did know.

But I have made this blog viewable in a smartphone’s browser. It looks pretty ok on my Droid. Please let me know if it doesn’t work in your iPhone browser and I’ll try to fix that. I hope this helps. And I’m very glad you found this blog!!