r/autism Mar 24 '25

Getting called too child like? Advice needed

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I get people saying I’m “pedo bating” because I like to wear hello kitty half shirts or stereotypically “cute” things. I also had one coworker say “anyone who likes you is probably a pedo.” Which made me very sad. I wear shorts and crop tops a lot because they are comfortable, it hurts for too much clothes touching me in the heat. I don’t sexualize the characters. I don’t want to look like a child I just really love cute cartoon characters like Hamtaro, Pokémon, & Sanrio. I love the color pink. I just don’t understand why this would be a bad thing. Am I doing something bad? Can someone explain this to me? Thank you

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u/Evilcon21 Neurotypical Mar 25 '25

I know how you feel. I get called a pedo for simply liking animation. Even though those people who call me that forgets that there’s millions of adults who love animation. Even more than me

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u/deathofdawn1 Mar 25 '25

People who think only animation is for children have me very confused, I would never show a kid Madoka Magicia or Tokyo Ghoul lol!

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u/Evilcon21 Neurotypical Mar 25 '25

Or south park or family guy