Jimmy Carr thinking he is or was a "dummy" breaks my heart because I think many people would say he is one of the most intelligent people around. But more than that he is wise, and not beholden to the arbitrary. Intelligence comes in so many forms and for people like him (and to some extent myself) everyone else sees their value except the one standing in their shoes. Jimmy makes me feel a little bit better about being a weirdo.
As a preschool teacher I would say that teaching children self regulation is the most important thing we can do. The marshmallows test is all about just that. In traumatized or damaged brains that can be like teaching a dyslexic person to read. Very difficult bit ultimately beyond gratifying.
him calling himself a dummy seems like imposter syndrome. And imposter syndrome is just growing up in an environment that won't completely accept you. And this makes complete sense with dyslexia. Even if they had accept him learning is not designed for dyslectics.
Jimmy's description sounds to me as though Dyslexia is like trying to read a Magic Eye picture. You can't just read the letters and know what they mean, but you can arrive at the result in a very unfocused way that lets you see the bigger picture.
I was diagnosed in the late 90s with dyslexia. During the early days they really didnt know what to do. I remember having to use blue overlays on my books. Im interested in then differences in how they delt with mine being a American and his being in the UK. Also as you can see… im not doing to bad with my writing 🙂
I like Jimmy. He is a genuinely thoughtful /knowledgeable person. He grew up Catholic, and is a self described Atheist. I pray he will come back to the Faith.
Jimmy is proof that audio books are still reading. The information contained in the book is now in your brain. The difference is that it went through your ears rather than your eyes.
Neal saying 'it's disrespectful to the author' how a person with a learning disability needs to accommodate themselves so they can access a book is ableist. Really arrogant Neal.
I couldn't read till I was about 16 still can't write . Dyslexia is a pretty broad term and it manifests in different ways in different people for me the hardest thing is 50/50 choices up down , left right, on off et cetera . My body knows the difference but my mind can't pin down the proper word . I've always worked alone my whole life so I don't have to communicate with other people and cause confusion .
the results of the marshmallow test in either direction are as likely to correlate to the socio-economic status of parents and/or how food-secure the child's home is, so are no longer considered quite the immediate indicator of inherent personal potential they once were.
I have ADHD. I agree, there are a lot of things that I have done to get done what I need to get done that feel like cheating. Really, it's a mark of intelligence that you find these hacks. Also, the pattern recognition and always trying to compensate for the supposed lack. And, YES! when you are in a place where people don't think that you are completely crazy, suddenly the things that seemed impossible now seem completely possible. All of it. I relate to all of it.
As a person with ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia. I love using Audible because it works better for my brain. ADHD is hereditary, and my grandfather was a math and history genius, but he learned by touching that reading was hard for him.
Imposter syndrome sucks too!! We fight so hard to learn, we're fighting all the time.
I have a form of dyslexia my comes to spelling words I have to picture a word to spell it and when I see it in my head it's a few of the letters are always jumbled up. Sucks I feel your pain I remember the school teachers and parents would be like what is wrong with you I just don't see how adults can be so mean to children.
@thisperson5294
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
But he can get money in Saudi and use the R slur. Disgusting creep.
@barclaycork-ys5wz
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
Jimmy Carr thinking he is or was a "dummy" breaks my heart because I think many people would say he is one of the most intelligent people around. But more than that he is wise, and not beholden to the arbitrary.
Intelligence comes in so many forms and for people like him (and to some extent myself) everyone else sees their value except the one standing in their shoes.
Jimmy makes me feel a little bit better about being a weirdo.
@sarahbrown891
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
As a preschool teacher I would say that teaching children self regulation is the most important thing we can do. The marshmallows test is all about just that. In traumatized or damaged brains that can be like teaching a dyslexic person to read. Very difficult bit ultimately beyond gratifying.
@MKhan-uv5kt
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
Such a great interaction between two great comics! ❤❤❤❤
@sillycookie1982
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
10:37 these tests suck
@carlie12B
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
him calling himself a dummy seems like imposter syndrome. And imposter syndrome is just growing up in an environment that won't completely accept you. And this makes complete sense with dyslexia. Even if they had accept him learning is not designed for dyslectics.
@LPnerd
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
Spell check is my god.
@jameshill2450
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
Jimmy's description sounds to me as though Dyslexia is like trying to read a Magic Eye picture. You can't just read the letters and know what they mean, but you can arrive at the result in a very unfocused way that lets you see the bigger picture.
@ShockleySchotky
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
Can someone explain the Susan vs Susan to me? I’m very confused
@damienhansen
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
I was diagnosed in the late 90s with dyslexia. During the early days they really didnt know what to do. I remember having to use blue overlays on my books. Im interested in then differences in how they delt with mine being a American and his being in the UK. Also as you can see… im not doing to bad with my writing 🙂
@ChardonnaySocialist
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
Wow, Neal, one of your best conversations ever. Thanks so much.
@DSAK55
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
OMG! that's me. When I was 11, dyslexia wasn't invented
@sbon4771
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
He’s kindness disabled
@Auger3504
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
I like Jimmy. He is a genuinely thoughtful /knowledgeable person. He grew up Catholic, and is a self described Atheist. I pray he will come back to the Faith.
@Demothones
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
Jimmy is proof that audio books are still reading. The information contained in the book is now in your brain. The difference is that it went through your ears rather than your eyes.
@elizagray1397
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
Neal saying 'it's disrespectful to the author' how a person with a learning disability needs to accommodate themselves so they can access a book is ableist. Really arrogant Neal.
@sirclarkmarz
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
I couldn't read till I was about 16 still can't write . Dyslexia is a pretty broad term and it manifests in different ways in different people for me the hardest thing is 50/50 choices up down , left right, on off et cetera . My body knows the difference but my mind can't pin down the proper word . I've always worked alone my whole life so I don't have to communicate with other people and cause confusion .
@rainbowfox6650
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
Yeppers
@ge0w4rs
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
the results of the marshmallow test in either direction are as likely to correlate to the socio-economic status of parents and/or how food-secure the child's home is, so are no longer considered quite the immediate indicator of inherent personal potential they once were.
@susanadisanto5825
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
Its pretty obv Jimmy has ADHD as well as dyslexia. My son had this combination. I have ADD but not dyslexia, although I'm dyscalculic
@alittlepieceofearth
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
I have ADHD. I agree, there are a lot of things that I have done to get done what I need to get done that feel like cheating. Really, it's a mark of intelligence that you find these hacks. Also, the pattern recognition and always trying to compensate for the supposed lack. And, YES! when you are in a place where people don't think that you are completely crazy, suddenly the things that seemed impossible now seem completely possible. All of it. I relate to all of it.
@FreakyRufus
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
I really like seeing comics turn off their persona and have intelligent and interesting conversations. Thanks for this clip!
@jenniferbates2811
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
As a person with ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia. I love using Audible because it works better for my brain. ADHD is hereditary, and my grandfather was a math and history genius, but he learned by touching that reading was hard for him.
Imposter syndrome sucks too!! We fight so hard to learn, we're fighting all the time.
@LUKsimmons
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
Grew up with dyslexia too, rough time in k-12. I was in special Ed also.
@mattdearringer430
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
UCLA Anderson
Review
New Study Disavows Marshmallow Test’s Predictive Powers
24 February 2021
@SR388LovesYou
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
"did you know you were reeeeee-learning disabled?"
@christopher.m.dickinson0315
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
I have a form of dyslexia my comes to spelling words I have to picture a word to spell it and when I see it in my head it's a few of the letters are always jumbled up. Sucks I feel your pain I remember the school teachers and parents would be like what is wrong with you I just don't see how adults can be so mean to children.
@joeslater2390
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
So everyone doesn't need to think about each letter
@goliath8922
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
What a tard
@Notimp0rtant523
March 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
Dang, Jo Rowling really is a chipmunk
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