Jason McElwain - Unlikely Hero

Now your inspired to throw round piece of rubber thru a metal circle... Who could ask to do anything more? Really i am concerned with my ability to throw a ball thru a circle. It is vital to my survival and the future of the human race. Infact i wasted all four years of my education to better my understand the world and people in it. I should have been sitting in my drive way all four years practicing my jump shot to i could inspire other people to do the same. Thankyou. I am sure your out everyday now practicing to score 20 points in 4 minutes... As you should be... Thankyou darthhobo be sure to post your accomplishment on medacafe so to inspire others and provoke more interesting dialogue.

What would inspire you to go back to school to learn proper grammar and spelling?

...for being reasonable!

sorry... i just wanted to put that in bold so people can truely think about the concept.

im insulting basketball players in general... Im actually commending the kid for his ability to sound normal in that culture or social setting... and for the record: Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years (he is in high school yeah hes a little over 3) of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Both children and adults with autism typically show difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities. But thanks for playing pointless opinions of the day... come again. :)

Ok great but what is the amazing thing he has inspired you to do? I feel like im just repeating myself however your not answering the question. If you are confused on what inspiration is please look at the definition. Im inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr. or gandhi. It's a touching story don't get me wrong i genuinely felt tears and smiled when he was doing so well. However i just don't find him inspirational. The whole reason for my original comment was to explain how normal he was in terms of his communication skills. As autism is well known for inhibiting communication. Yet he sounds like the average ball players i talk too. Furthermore, I doubt you could truely understand what raw logic means. As it is my own philsophy on life. To truely understand it would mean you would have to live my life. Which i don't think is ever possible. that might just mean im close minded.

in·spi·ra·tion ( P ) Pronunciation Key (nsp-rshn)
n.

Stimulation of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity.
The condition of being so stimulated.
An agency, such as a person or work of art, that moves the intellect or emotions or prompts action or invention.
Something, such as a sudden creative act or idea, that is inspired.
The quality of inspiring or exalting: a painting full of inspiration.
Divine guidance or influence exerted directly on the mind and soul of humankind.
The act of drawing in, especially the inhalation of air into the lungs.

so how did this guy inspire you? What did you change in your life since you watched this? What mindset have you acquired from watching an autistic kid shoot a ball into a a round metal frame? Plz share with the online community on your new found enlightenment...

I just wanna know incase you are, (if you don't know, then you're not...)

How he did is the fact that he did what he did. I know a kid with autism, he still has accomplished a lot, but not as much as this kid. But yet people call him retarded, not necesarily u, but they still do and i kinda think that its pretty low to do that. and by the way, have u scored 20 points in four minutes in a basketball game?

How he did is the fact that he did what he did...How he did is the fact that he did what he did...How he did is the fact that he did what he did...How he did is the fact that he did what he did...How he did is the fact that he did what he did...How he did is the fact that he did what he did...How he did is the fact that he did what he did...How he did is the fact that he did what he did...How he did is the fact that he did what he did...How he did is the fact that he did what he didHow he did is the fact that he did what he didHow he did is the fact that he did what he didHow he did is the fact that he did what he did hahhahahahaha i can't get enough can you plz turn that into a sound byte for me...

...That Jason inspired him because he did something everyone else thought was impossible. Which gives the rest of us hope. :-) Though I am on your side... I want to debate this further.

no my life really didn't. but i hope you feel smart cuz u used a dictionary. Way to take that in a literal way in every sense of they word, got ne more definitions for me?

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n' we iz so dumm. I keep simple, then: up yours, asshole. Got that? You wasted a lot of typing. About a third of the way in, we ALL knew you were a dick. But, intellectual dick that you are, you had to type further, leaving no doubt as to the level of your dickness. It is your true medium - a master. HaHaHa!

look my friend i was simply trying to find out how he was inspired. Thats all not brain surgery just basic math (or english for that matter). He said it i just wanted to know what he ment by it. Is it to much to ask people explain what they mean, think or feel? Though you print it out quite clearly in your statement / question.I never called anyone any names in any of my post. Yet you seem to find it nessicary to be well an asshole, a dick, bitch and a C**t all in one post. You should get some award... good luck in life i hope you have alot of kids so there isn't any shortage of "little people" to thank.

I real don't. However!.... i hate this passive argument which dismisses the rightfulness for an subject to be discussed. Don't worrie Joebloggs one day the coach will let you play too.

the biggest (or smallest?) dicks think that if they use BIG words that they are somehow so untouchably cool? The real reason for you being untouchable is the zits, yellow & brown stained underwear (on the outside of your pants, with the brown in front for some strange reason), and your weeks between baths smell. Lose the big vocabulary, the big mouth and the big attitude. Then maybe you won't be such a hateful little turd. BIG maybe, I'm betting. What a S**t ass. HaHaHa!

plz i think i missed it. O no i think im becoming touchably cool... All the ladies love me rub a dub dub there in my tub. Bottle full of bub. Bitch!!! hahha O snap!!! One time... the 5o is coming some one just got capped by untouchable coolness.

You are an asshole.. thats all i have to say.

rawlogic i think u sound like a shallow minded dick, and i think u shud giv the dude a break

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I know J-mac and believe me, he can't help the way he is. How dare you call him a moron and meathead. He has a heart of gold. God help you that all of your children should be born healthy. Have a little compassion, will ya?

I said he sounded LIKE like a moron or meathead once again i am making fun of the everyday jock. Not the "J-mac" further more i never said a moron can't have a heart of gold. There alot of people with great "hearts" meaning great intentions... don't know their head from their ass. Like you for an example... further more you say you know him... So you hangout with him? would you date him? Would you let him be the father of your kids... There is alot more to life than a heart of gold lilly. Don't act like you want an autistic kid. Heart of gold or not thats alot of work to raise one.

Yes my son hangs out w him, just today they were shooting hoops and he's been over our place a few times playing videogames with his classmates. Yes, if i had a daughter his age, i would not mind him dating her. I think you're a bit immature, so i'm not taking your comments to heart. I have a feeling once you have your own kids, you will feel differently about this whole story, and regret the words you are now saying. God Bless You, RawLogic

For some reason he is really jealous or threatened by the kid. Probably both, seeing someone getting some attention and all. Mostly, he just needs to quit boring the hell out of us. YAWN.

So are you really that bored my friend? Do you feel threatened and thats why you feel the need to comment? I simply am not threated i only am posing serious questions in order to find out what people are thinking... That is all no more no less.

Jason is highly functioning and the "normal" player is not so functional?
Yes, I agree!

There is a high level of function here. So much so i would say i am functioning at a new level. I may even be highly functional. MY brain hurts hand me a brain pill.