You Leave Me Breadless: Dear 50cent

Friday, July 6, 2012

Dear 50cent

Apparently 50cent decided that autistic is the new R-word. Someone insulted him on twitter and he thought a valid comeback was "I've seen your picture fool,you look autistic"

Dear 50cent,

How dare you. As a man whose name is a number and grammatically incorrect you have got some nerve. You as a celebrity have so much power. YOU have an ability to change the world in ways that parents like me could never fathom. What I would give for an audience the size of yours to listen to what I have to say about how wonderful my son with autism is. Instead you took that power and you abused it. You took innocent children like my son and made them a joke.

I am sure it wasn't your intention to piss off an entire community of people who spend every day fighting against this kind of crap you put out there. I am sure it wasn't your intention to look like an absolute fool. But you did. So before you start throwing around autistic as the new insult, I invite you to spend a day in our life. One day, of meltdowns and tears. Not just his but mine as well. I invite you to come and sit through dinner here and see what we live with. Before you dare use that phrase, understand it. I DARE you. Or are you too afraid to see the truth behind the nasty words you used. 24 Hours in my life 50cent, I am willing to bet you couldn't handle it tough guy.

This is what autistic looks like

.My son is smart, loving, witty, caring, and intelligent.Perhaps you could learn something from him.

Always,

A Very Angry Autism Parent

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Louise Chagnon · 664 weeks ago

Bravo, Annie. How can you make sure that 50cent sees this? Beautifully said with a hint of annoyance on the edge of anger. Loved it.

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ylmbreadless 57p · 664 weeks ago

the more people that read it and share it the more likely it is to happen

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thewigleys 13p · 664 weeks ago

I posted on Twitter and Google+ and tagged both of his pages, so hopefully he or someone from his camp will get to see this amazing post!
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ylmbreadless 57p · 664 weeks ago

thank you so much I appreciate it. we need to educate those in a position of power so this crap doesn't happen to anyone

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Tiffany · 664 weeks ago

Excellent! Good for you for calling him out! Needs to happen lots more often with celebrities. Whatever happened to them be held to a higher standard.
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ylmbreadless 57p · 664 weeks ago

exactly tiffany. There are a lot of very angry parents.

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Amanda · 664 weeks ago

Your son is such a cutie..... and apparently 50cent didn't realize he gave that guy a compliment by calling him adorable!!!!! Will be sharing this post on my facebook fanpage among other social media! Going to do my part to help you spread the word!!!! Great post... instead of being nasty back you asked him to understand the word he used so carelessly! =)

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ylmbreadless 57p · 664 weeks ago

I think he is pretty darn cute myself. he is my fluffy headed boy

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Bekki · 664 weeks ago

Your son is absolutely beautiful! I worked in a daycare and found autistic children to be my passion. They have great passion about the things they do and are so loving when they let you in. I am absolutely appalled by 50 cent's remark and will share your post. Enjoy everyday with your wonderful son. He is a true gift from God.
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ylmbreadless 57p · 664 weeks ago

thank you bekki, he is the light of my day!

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Valerie McElroy · 664 weeks ago

http://newsone.com/2024043/50-cent-twitter-holly-...
Thought you might like this.

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ylmbreadless 57p · 664 weeks ago

thanks for the heads up

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startraci 68p · 664 weeks ago

You go, Mama! I'm tweeting this. I hope it finds its way around to him!

Traci

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ylmbreadless 57p · 664 weeks ago

Thanks so much!

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April · 664 weeks ago

Sharing this on both my personal and fan page Facebook and Twitter, and will encourage my own readers to do the same. I hope that he sees this, and not only is apologetic, but takes you up on your offer and comes to spend some time (NICELY) with your family!
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ylmbreadless 57p · 664 weeks ago

Thank you so much april. wouldn't it be a trip?

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robin · 664 weeks ago

first of all, your son is adorable.
second....you go girl. I sure hope 50cent knows what his words have done. I hope this gets back to him.

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ylmbreadless 57p · 664 weeks ago

thank you. He is my fluffy headed sunshine boy and he is so very loved. I would love for him to see this , the more it gets retweeted and shared on facebook and other media engines the more likely he will/
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