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Second Page: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks
Posted on Tuesday, April 01 @ 09:14:31 EDT by | 
Wrong Planet has acquired autism organization Autism Speaks for $80 million dollars. The deal was completed early tuesday morning and marks a turning point in the campaign by autistics who feel that their needs were not represented by an organization that is run without any input from people with Autism.
"We decided to announce the deal today because this is the first day of Autism Awareness Month" said Wrong Planet founder Alex Plank. "I am planning on completely restructuring the organization to meet the needs of people with autism for the first time" he said.
Since Autism Speaks was founded by Bob and Suzanne Wright in 2005, the organization has not employed any autistic individuals. Plank says this will change once he is able to restructure the foundation. "I am planning on firing everyone on the Autism Speaks board and replacing them with actual autistic individuals."
Autism Speaks has been under constant criticism by autistics ever since being founded. Some autistics are worried that the organization will not be salvagable, even after all its board members are replaced with autistic individuals. Wrong Planet member Katie Miller expressed concern about the fate of the organization. "I just don't think it will be easy to get rid of [Autism Speaks'] negative image in the media and turn it into an organization that supports people with autism. But if anyone can do it, it will be Wrong Planet and Alex Plank."
Plank acknowledges the obstacles he faces but has an optimistic outlook on the deal. "I understand that Autism Speaks is a horrible organization but that's why I purchased it. I think we can convince all the parents who currently belong to Autism Speaks to change their views. Perhaps they will even start to see autistics like myself as humans, not just diseases that need to be cured."
Many people in the autistic community are happy that Allison Tepper Singer is being fired from her role as vice president. "The woman is absolutely horrible" Miller said of Singer. Allison Singer had only one thing to say about the Wrong Planet acquisition. "I think it's hurtful that people with autism are actually standing up for themselves. It's absolutely disgusting. Now I'm going to have to find another outlet to express my hatred of people with autism."
According to Plank, Autistics will finally be able to have a role in their own determination. "I think the best part of this is that instead of only permitting parents to take part in an autism organization, people with autism will actually begin to have a chance to determine their goals. "
Plank thinks there is a lot that will happen in the coming years. "Who knows, maybe we'll even raise enough money to finally cure NTs."
(April Fools)
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by caramateo Friday, May 09 @ 02:11:43 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | Ok. it's May 9 now |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by Touretter Thursday, May 01 @ 18:51:20 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | I wish you hadn't posted this misinformation. I was feeling really triumphant, just to later feel let down. Shame of you! |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by Touretter Thursday, May 01 @ 18:52:02 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | I wish you hadn't posted this misinformation. I was feeling really triumphant, just to later feel let down. Shame of you! |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by twallcx Monday, April 14 @ 01:11:20 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | wow, i thought i was having a really good dream for a minute, but that inspires me to ask why that *can't* be done. i mean, if bill gates and others were to, in some cases "come out of the closet" or at least contribute financially, *something* along those lines could perhaps be accomplished |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by XBelle89x Monday, April 14 @ 21:05:57 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | I'm semi-amused that I was one of the only two people in my entire Asperger's support group to get this. |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by Aspie_Chav Wednesday, April 09 @ 16:33:17 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message | Journal) | | I was going to say don't do the Mugabe |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by AdrianB Tuesday, April 08 @ 12:36:33 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message | Journal) | | I believed it until i read 80$ million dollars. |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by fishman Tuesday, April 08 @ 20:37:51 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) http://fishman4tos.deviantart.com | | Wow, that was something. I had believed it until I saw "(April Fools)" at the bottom and read the Singer quote (which seems to be the case with most people). I wasn't surprised by the $80 million part of it because Wrong Planet seems like it is capable of accumulating enough money to do something like that. It would probably have been even better to read if I had known more about Autism Speaks (but I can tell by its criticism that it gives people the wrong idea about Autism). I should probably ask someone to tell me more about it. This April Fools joke was really clever. |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by mightyzebra Tuesday, April 08 @ 06:29:48 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message | Journal) http://www.savannabug.piczo.com | | That is a very convincing April Fool! Well, it was to me, anyway. If it hadn't said April Fool at the end I would have thought it was real! I think if WrongPlanet did actually take over Autism Speaks though, it could be even better than it is already!
My rating: 4 |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by TheMidnightJudge Sunday, April 06 @ 21:00:05 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | I knew something was up when I read that quote about Allison Singer, but I was wondering where the hell Alex got 80 million dollars.
Good one. Ahh, wouldn't it be glorious? |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by Lene Saturday, April 05 @ 08:48:55 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message | Journal) | | lol, I believed it up until the Singer quote... :D |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 2, Interesting)
by Desolation_boi Thursday, April 03 @ 01:40:19 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | It had me for like a second then I thought "wtf! this could not happen!" then I looked at the date. Guess that's what I get for not reading this on the actual date it was made.
lol best april fools days joke I've seen for a while! |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by stevecam Thursday, April 03 @ 08:42:46 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | it will take more then 80 Million dollars to cure NT's |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 2, Interesting)
by PhilS32767 Wednesday, April 02 @ 00:20:22 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | I'm not enamored of April Fool's jokes myself, but this was a good one... thanks for the laugh, Alex!
A practical joke that is actually *practical* in effect. What a concept :-).
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by D1nk0 Wednesday, April 02 @ 00:43:51 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | PWND!!!!!!!! =) |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 2, Funny)
by morning_after Wednesday, April 02 @ 04:54:06 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message | Journal) | | In further news, Wrong Planet has purchased CNN, "Cure Autism Now!", "Starbucks", and "Barnes and Noble", giving it's users unprecedented access to materials to make their views known.
I just thought I would try to complete the fantasy. |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by dawndeleon Wednesday, April 02 @ 11:24:28 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message | Journal) | | seriously, or is this an april fool's joke? |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by AegNuddel Wednesday, April 02 @ 17:51:34 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | And I liked the alien on the puzzle piece... |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 2, Informative)
by SeaBright Wednesday, April 02 @ 20:09:33 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message | Journal) | | I was thinking....$80 million?!?
But anythings possible,
Had me...
:-) |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by spudnik Tuesday, April 01 @ 19:16:57 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | I knew it had to be fake |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by Roxas_XIII Tuesday, April 01 @ 20:34:38 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | Haha, I wish. Happy April Fools Day, everyone :D |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by Josher Tuesday, April 01 @ 21:47:18 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message | Journal) | | aw it was an april fools alex doesnt understand aspies |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 2, Interesting)
by Amarikah Tuesday, April 01 @ 15:16:01 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | For 5 seconds, I was crying for joy in thinking that it was real.
And then... |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by beau99 Tuesday, April 01 @ 16:04:40 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message | Journal) | | If only this was reality. |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by westernwild Tuesday, April 01 @ 16:04:40 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | Oh, if ONLY it were true, how I so wish!! Ah, well, a little fantasy never hurt anyone. You know-if everyone on this site gave some money, in reality, he just might be able to pull it off!! |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by asplanet Tuesday, April 01 @ 17:11:04 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message | Journal) http://asplanet.info/index.php | | "Who knows, maybe we'll even raise enough money to finally cure NTs." as if - but great April fool...
ONE day, but over the next year or so I can see a big chnage happening and thats all good..... I may be just 1 little flag trying to bring NZ into this century but as we speak attitudes are changing and so feel vital we all speak out.. together maybe we can stop some of these big organizations brain washing people - unfortunatelly money is usually behind most evil..
asplanet is happy to help if ever you need some extra support... |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by anathemaviolet Tuesday, April 01 @ 17:25:30 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) http://www.myspace.com/anathemaviolet | | It was only until I got to the Alice Miller quote that I realized this was probably an April Fool's joke. That would have been such a nice announcement! Good one, Alex. You even made a point through the joke. |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by JerryHatake Tuesday, April 01 @ 18:44:05 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message | Journal) | | If this is true then I believe Alex then. I wanted to be on board for the ride as well. |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by demeus Tuesday, April 01 @ 10:38:19 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | OK, that was the dumbest April Fools joke I have even seen. Even lower than Slashdot's jokes |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by riverotter Tuesday, April 01 @ 10:45:29 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message | Journal) | | I wept with joy until I realized this was a f**king April Fool's Day joke: my least favorite day of the entire year, now hated and feared even more. |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by rhetorical Tuesday, April 01 @ 11:19:36 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | I liked it. Don't listen to the haters. Happy April 1. |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by regularguy Tuesday, April 01 @ 12:08:58 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | Nothing wrong with some good, clean, and harmless humor! |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by CityAsylum Tuesday, April 01 @ 12:37:08 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | Brilliantly plausible, with delightful possibilities! |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by KenG Tuesday, April 01 @ 13:26:20 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message) | | An excellent April Fools' Day hoax.
I wish it becomes reality one day! |
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Re: Wrong Planet Acquires Autism Speaks (Score: 1)
by ShirtPuppet Tuesday, April 01 @ 15:02:47 EDT
(User Info | Send a Message | Journal) | | Gullable as many autistic people are, I don't know whether this is an April Fools joke, but if it is, I can
recognize it as a point of humor. If it is NOT an April Fools joke, I can only rejoice about somebody finally stepping up to the plate about that organization! |
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