I have known a couple of flipper's in my life. Not being rude in the terminology either. Flipper babies was a well known term when I was younger. Tough life indeed, although the ones I knew were super positive and had a great outlook.
I knew a guy that had no arms and legs, just flippers. Also had a glass eye. Pickle was his nick name. He could roll a doobie with his flippers. He was a great guy.
I really think that being so noticeably handicapped reinforces that you truly have one life to live and you better make the best of it. Also, having a good laugh at one's self is necessary once and a while.
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Secret555 ago
I have known a couple of flipper's in my life. Not being rude in the terminology either. Flipper babies was a well known term when I was younger. Tough life indeed, although the ones I knew were super positive and had a great outlook.
lordvain2 ago
I knew a guy that had no arms and legs, just flippers. Also had a glass eye. Pickle was his nick name. He could roll a doobie with his flippers. He was a great guy.
Secret555 ago
I really think that being so noticeably handicapped reinforces that you truly have one life to live and you better make the best of it. Also, having a good laugh at one's self is necessary once and a while.