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What do books get wrong about stuttering?

What do books get wrong about stuttering? I'm not 100% sure if this post fits this sub, apologies to the mods if not. I'm writing a character with a stutter. Is there anything I should keep in mind? ...

We need more filmmakers who stutter to get their projects funding. This is how we will get more representation in film and TV! Let me know if that’s you!...

I think a lot of this comes from who gets to become celebrities in our society. I'd ballpark like 90% of celebrities are actors or singers. Performers. Relatively self-selecting professions for people...

The Issue with Stuttering Celebrities

The Issue with Stuttering Celebrities In my latest article (linked), I detail the potential issues that arise when stuttering organizations highlight stuttering celebrities. Don’t forget to subscribe ...

Great stuttering representation

Great stuttering representation If you didn’t know of this already, the character Sylvester in the 2020 film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom has a stutter. Unlike the King in the movie The King’s Speech, Syl...

Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up

Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up A couple of stuttering focused lines in this. Personally, I found it funny. But it may not be for everyone. Porky Pig lays down an angry, stuttering "did I st...

I posted several comments trying to advocate for stuttering and how this show made the condition a laughing joke for decades and got downvoted a bunch. People still don't take stuttering seriously at ...

Lol yeah, this must be the inspirational role modelling representation I keep hearing about! /S (Porky Pig is the butt of the joke and absolutely intended for the audience to laugh at. Constantly. T...

TIL Looney Tunes’ Porky Pig’s original voice actor, Joe Dougherty, had a stutter he couldn’t control. It caused production costs to became too high as his recording sessions took hours. Mel Blanc replaced him, allowing the stutter to be controlled and used comedically

TIL Looney Tunes’ Porky Pig’s original voice actor, Joe Dougherty, had a stutter he couldn’t control. It caused production costs to became too high as his recording sessions took hours. Mel Blanc repl...

I'm making a short film about stuttering called "Stutterbug"!

I'm making a short film about stuttering called "Stutterbug"! Hi everyone, I'm Aidan Greene. I’m a writer, actor, and Ireland’s foremost (and only) stammering comedian. And in two weeks I will be sho...

LA: ACTIONS, Music and Theater tell the story of life with a stutter

LA: ACTIONS, Music and Theater tell the story of life with a stutter Hi all, I wanted to let you know about a new theater show in LA exploring stuttering and language. It's opening March 29 + 30, you ...

Leo Carlsson of NHL’s Anaheim Ducks embraces stutter in community outreach: “It's cool for (kids) to see someone else who stutters playing on this stage. I don't see myself as a role model. I don’t shy away from that either."

Leo Carlsson of NHL’s Anaheim Ducks embraces stutter in community outreach: “It's cool for (kids) to see someone else who stutters playing on this stage. I don't see myself as a role model. I don’t sh...

“It's cool for them to see someone else who stutters playing on this stage. I don't see myself as a role model. I don’t shy away from that either." Leo Carlsson of NHL’s Anaheim Ducks embraces all of himself in point-producing stretch, community outreach.

“It's cool for them to see someone else who stutters playing on this stage. I don't see myself as a role model. I don’t shy away from that either." Leo Carlsson of NHL’s Anaheim Ducks embraces all of ...

Yeah, the stutter usually isn't the joke, it's just a thing he does. Any other show with a character that stutters, they give them a stutter as a joke. Porky is just a cute lil guy who happens to stut...

There's actually a really interesting history behind this character! Around 1935, Joe Dougherty was hired to voice Porky Pig. Joe was a person who stuttered, but they actually recast the role to an ac...

This character has caused irreparable damage to the understanding of stutter from the public.

This character has caused irreparable damage to the understanding of stutter from the public. ...

I understand your comment because I initially felt the same way; however, it's important to keep things in perspective and realize that the meaning and intention of this moment outweigh Jeff's verbiag...

as a life long survivor fan it was one of the best moments to witness! made me tear up to watch, so thankful for the representation 🥹...

Why didnt he respond to the answer? Maybe he did & it got cut. Editors look for ppl's story. Also, a perceived delayed response is a distraction to the listener if they dont expect it, so it was fi...

u are coming across really ignorant here. survivor was one of the first, and thus has evolved a ton. they have a live for story, they look for strength in many ways....