(April 25, 2013 at 12:37 pm)Baalzebutt Wrote:(April 25, 2013 at 12:31 pm)Texas Sailor Wrote: Inappropriate as some may think it to be to discuss the implications of their predicament, I imagine they would find it more so offensive to be refferred to as a disfigurement, and would rather it be talked about in the open (so long as its in good taste) rather than hear the whispering murmers that they probably face daily. I think they just want to feel normal, but until people fully understand, they will be viewed as a question mark, not so much normal. Something only seems strange and weird when you don't know anything about it.
Think if you started a new job and you had a big scar on your face, wouldn't it be better to openly answer all the questions and stifle the rumors rather than let others conjure their own explanations and theories?
It's probably a case by case basis. Hopefully they're not offended should they stumble on this thread, but should they find it, I would be facinated read any answers they could provide.
I have to agree Sailor. I don't view this a "disfigurement" at all. They are actually lovely girls. I have seen a documentary on them and they function quite well in day to day activities and, even though one controls one side of the body and the other control the other side, they can drive, walk, dance and function as a single unit. Quite impressive, really. I think an open conversation with them would be absolutely fascinating.
Yeah! I understand why the show has such a fluffy approach, but I think a large majority of us are mature enough to already be over the external oddity of their condition. I want to know what makes them unique between the ears and what implications it has on our own intellectual states. It's absolutely mind boggling.
