Ashbie Moon / Aspie Girl / Aspie Chan
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Ashbie Moon / Aspie Girl / Aspie Chan
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About
Ashbie Moon, also known as Aspie Girl or Aspie Chan, refers to a neurodivergent, introverted female character that popularized on 4chan and then wider social media in the early 2020s. In memes and comics, Ashbie is shown to struggle with social anxiety, have an insecurity with her autism, deal with autism-related issues, do daily mundane things and go on VR adventures. Many crossover edits would frequently show Ashbie with a tbh creature plushie. Ashbie's character design has changed and evolved over time, with her receiving two additional glow-up designs. Ashbie's prototype character design was based on Derpina, and later became a variation of Pink-Haired Enbie.
Origin
The prototype of Ashbie's design first appeared both on December 24th, 2020 in a thread on the /qa/ board[2] and on Know Your Meme[16] by the Know Your Meme[17] user "OG Ashbie Account" around the same time, which is the original account of @ashbie.and.friends and her creator. This prototype was a variant of the Pink-Haired Enbie" meme from this time period, celebrating neurodiversity.
This particular variant became quite popular and was frequently reposted on 4chan over the next two months.[5] The prototype of Ashbie's design was based on Derpina[2][9][10] and its head was generated via LGBT Friendly Icon Creator by finndraws,[5] the same program that Pink-Haired Enbie was generated with. This version of Ashbie had a newly drawn body with Derpina's hair color and wore a green turtleneck sweater with pigtails and a black bow like Derpina.
Spread
Although Ashbie started off as a branch of the Pink-Haired Enbie meme, she would eventually evolve into her own character. On February 28th, 2021, Ashbie's design changed from its original form, and various edits were produced with Apu Apustaja. In this era, Ashbie wore a blue t-shirt that reads "Autism is my Superpower." On September 26th, @ashbiemoon started drawing her with shirt logos not associated with Autism Speaks.[11] She has also been depicted wearing a Please be patient I have autism hat.[9][10]
On December 6th, 2021, @ashbiemoon uploaded several images detailing the evolution of Ashbie as a character.[9][10] This would be the first of a few design revisions. Since then, other content creators joined into help in Ashbie content and her design changed more overtime as a result. @ashbiemoon frequently posts Ashbie content on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Reddit, and Facebook and goes by the username @ashbiemoon on all other social media sites.
Evolution Of Ashbie's character design over time
Related Memes
On April 25th, 2021, YouTube user Mox uploaded "The Adventures of APU n ASHBIE", which features Apu and Ashbie falling in love, and eventually marrying and having children. The video (shown below, left) received over 368,000 views in over one year. On May 13th, 2021, YouTube user blazeaster uploaded "Apu x Ashbie", which features Apu and Ashbie hanging out together. The video (shown below, right) received 47,000 views in over one year.
On November 1st, 2021, a Facebook[10][11] post of Ashbie standing up to the Wojak girls portrayed as bullies (Doomer Girl and Daddy's Girl) went viral and within a few days got more than 1.2 million views, 22K+ shares, and 12K+ likes.
Image from the viral Ashbie Facebook post
On March 15th, 2022, YouTube user MillenniaThinker uploaded "DUALITY OF COOM" (shown below), which features Ashbie alongside a Wojak character. It received more than 39,000 likes and over 610,000 views in one year. Ashbie has since appeared as a background character for new MillenniaThinker videos.
Ashbie and Autism Acceptance
Anecdotal sentiment from the ASD community is generally favorable toward Ashbie, with some members of /r/aspergirls/ writing that it makes them feel "seen"[1] and is the best character to come out of 4chan in some time. Many fans, especially those with autism, also express how relatable Ashbie is and how she is depicted better than many autistic characters in the media.[6]
Character Relationships
Over the course of multiple years, Ashbie developed lore and a webcomic-like relationship with other meme characters, including a best friend named Ellie (an alternate Doomer Girl Wojak variation) and a boyfriend named Aidan (an Apu Apustaja's VR avatar which is a parody of The Frog Prince[22][9][11][12]). She also has a hard-of-hearing friend named Heidi, a mom named Nina[20], a big brother named Ashton[20] and a little sister named Ashlie.[20] Ashbie's father Ha-Ru is deceased.[21] Ashbie also has a Hispanic family member named Luna Martinez.[18]
Ashbie and her family
Various Examples
Search Interest
External References
[1] Reddit – r/aspergirls
[2] Desuarchive – /nb/ – Enbie General
[3] Desuarchive – Image Search
[4] Instagram/ Ashbie creator – ashbie.and.friends
[5] Picrew.me – LGBT Friendly Icon Generator created by finndraws
[6] KnowYourMeme – Various Fan Feedback Of Ashbie
[7] Facbook – Viral Facebook Ashbie post
[8] Imgur – Ashbie Facebook post view count
[9] Instagram – The origins of Ashbie Instagram post
[10] Imgur – The origins of Ashbie Imgur slideshow
[11] Instagram – Ashbie's default shirt logo changes to not be associated with Autism Speaks anymore
[11] Instagram – AshBee Yourself Comic
[12] Instagram – Final Date Comic
[13] Instagram – Introducing Heidi
[14] Instagram – Ashbie gets a glow-up
[15] Instagram – Ashbie gets another glow-up
[16] KnowYourMeme – OG Ashbie Account
[17] Desuarchive – First Ashbie meme
[18] Instagram – Ashbie's Hispanic family member, Luna Martinez
[19] Instagram – MillenniaThinker Ashbie templates with permission
[20] Instagram – Ashbie's family
[21] Instagram – Father's Day post
[22] Wikipedia – The Frog Prince
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Does the Moon family also use Pale Moon, the browser?
Does the Moon family also use Pale Moon, the browser?
I liked this meme better when it was with her and the apu pepe now it feels too "le autism so quirky!!!!11 x3"
Idk that portrayal of autism feels kinda patronising
I liked this meme better when it was with her and the apu pepe now it feels too "le autism so quirky!!!!11 x3"
Idk that portrayal of autism feels kinda patronising
I won't argue it feels like she is more of a 'quirky' type, but I do feel it's more to make her relatable to people online. I do feel I don't fully relate to her, but I definitely feel this is one person's version of autism (it is a spectrum after all). So I can see it working.
I won't argue it feels like she is more of a 'quirky' type, but I do feel it's more to make her relatable to people online. I do feel I don't fully relate to her, but I definitely feel this is one person's version of autism (it is a spectrum after all). So I can see it working.
Why is it only socially acceptable to make fun of autistic people but not other disabilities?
Why is it only socially acceptable to make fun of autistic people but not other disabilities?
Normal human society tends to judge everything by popularity.
Autistic folks are individuals by definition, and so tend not to act together as a group. Ergo it is exceedingly difficult to get any kind of collective cohesion among Autistic folk to form the necessary unified front to change public opinion…
Normal human society tends to judge everything by popularity.
Autistic folks are individuals by definition, and so tend not to act together as a group. Ergo it is exceedingly difficult to get any kind of collective cohesion among Autistic folk to form the necessary unified front to change public opinion…
Can't say you aren't wrong. I can imagine people with autism are attracted to popular things as well, just more specific things then what the general public usually prefers. Like gaming as an example.
Can't say you aren't wrong. I can imagine people with autism are attracted to popular things as well, just more specific things then what the general public usually prefers. Like gaming as an example.
Strange example. I'm old enough to remember computer games (and consoles) being the sole domain of nerdy kids. In fact decades down the line, I'm still kinda annoyed that S*ny made it mainstream. They changed it from a hobby into an industry and made it all about profit… and I can never forgive them for that.
Strange example. I'm old enough to remember computer games (and consoles) being the sole domain of nerdy kids. In fact decades down the line, I'm still kinda annoyed that S*ny made it mainstream. They changed it from a hobby into an industry and made it all about profit… and I can never forgive them for that.
This meme is the most respect 4chan has ever shown to a female character, real or imaginary.
This meme is the most respect 4chan has ever shown to a female character, real or imaginary.
Since when is it?
Since when is it?
there's a difference between making fun of and making light of
there's a difference between making fun of and making light of
One is joking. The other is generating photons.
One is joking. The other is generating photons.
lolz so quirky and attractive
lolz so quirky and attractive
Yes.
Yes.
she's literally me
she's literally me
So you're just a 2D fictional character created for memes?
So you're just a 2D fictional character created for memes?
I mean, you won't ever see her outside of the funny little computer screen so
yes
I mean, you won't ever see her outside of the funny little computer screen so
yes
That only accounts for the "fictional" and, at a stretch, the "2D" factors. It doesn't account for the meme factor. Not even here.
That only accounts for the "fictional" and, at a stretch, the "2D" factors. It doesn't account for the meme factor. Not even here.
I hope we get good autistic reps like this in the future, just something simple and not putting people in boxes.
Sure I don't relate to all of it, but I can imagine others who also have autism may be able to.
I suppose the only issue is that it could be making autism attractive to some, but that may be necessary when making a nice looking rep for any disability, as doing the opposite is more harmful then anything else. It doesn't hurt to know you aren't attractive with you disability at least.
I hope we get good autistic reps like this in the future, just something simple and not putting people in boxes.
Sure I don't relate to all of it, but I can imagine others who also have autism may be able to.
I suppose the only issue is that it could be making autism attractive to some, but that may be necessary when making a nice looking rep for any disability, as doing the opposite is more harmful then anything else. It doesn't hurt to know you aren't attractive with you disability at least.
I'm past the point of caring any more. Representation is a thing of mundanes. They form group identities and thereby identify by the communal traits of the group. Autists don't generally do that. There can be no representation because to be Autistic means being an individual, distinct from every other individual, and no one can represent any other, even with things in common.
There can be a rare few exceptions, but that generally involves mixing distinctly non-Autistic traits in with Autistic ones… because that is just how it works.
I'm past the point of caring any more. Representation is a thing of mundanes. They form group identities and thereby identify by the communal traits of the group. Autists don't generally do that. There can be no representation because to be Autistic means being an individual, distinct from every other individual, and no one can represent any other, even with things in common.
There can be a rare few exceptions, but that generally involves mixing distinctly non-Autistic traits in with Autistic ones… because that is just how it works.
I guess you are autistic yourself?
Well you are right in that generally autistic people don't do that and it is very hard to get representation because someone who is autistic can be very distinct from someone else who is autistic. That said, in the world we live it doesn't hurt to have examples, relatable characters, or role models, especially for those younger and for those who don't know enough about autism itself too base their knowledge around.
I do think we don't need Autists everywhere in media, and I generally do not like it when people stick labels on characters who likely weren't envisioned with autism in mind (with few exceptions I admit), as it feels less like attaching what fits to me and feels like attaching a bad label or a bad stereotype.
Just what I think.
I guess you are autistic yourself?
Well you are right in that generally autistic people don't do that and it is very hard to get representation because someone who is autistic can be very distinct from someone else who is autistic. That said, in the world we live it doesn't hurt to have examples, relatable characters, or role models, especially for those younger and for those who don't know enough about autism itself too base their knowledge around.
I do think we don't need Autists everywhere in media, and I generally do not like it when people stick labels on characters who likely weren't envisioned with autism in mind (with few exceptions I admit), as it feels less like attaching what fits to me and feels like attaching a bad label or a bad stereotype.
Just what I think.
every once in a while I bump into the schizo version of this meme and it is a lot less wholesome :(
every once in a while I bump into the schizo version of this meme and it is a lot less wholesome :(
What is that version?
is it like a negative stereotype of autism? or like 4channers making something racist as always?
What is that version?
is it like a negative stereotype of autism? or like 4channers making something racist as always?
It makes me smile seeing the spectrum treated more positively here compared to every other meme which just treat it as being an angry retard.
It makes me smile seeing the spectrum treated more positively here compared to every other meme which just treat it as being an angry retard.
as an autistic person i like seeing people being nice to autistic people for once
as an autistic person i like seeing people being nice to autistic people for once
Amen.
Amen.
And not in a pitying way, either. It's finally being seen as a difference to be accepted, instead of a disease to be cured!
And not in a pitying way, either. It's finally being seen as a difference to be accepted, instead of a disease to be cured!
How is it not a disease though?
How is it not a disease though?
Oh look someone who supports eugenics operating on a horribly outdated definition of "disease" that includes stuff like mental disorders and deafness, what a shock.
Oh look someone who supports eugenics operating on a horribly outdated definition of "disease" that includes stuff like mental disorders and deafness, what a shock.
"Um yikes sweetie you're saying mental disorders aren't a good thing to have that's like problematic"
as someone with ocd who just had to take a month of work for mental health reasons fuck off
"Um yikes sweetie you're saying mental disorders aren't a good thing to have that's like problematic"
as someone with ocd who just had to take a month of work for mental health reasons fuck off
Well for one thing autism can't spread like a disease. It is only something one can get though birth. A disability may be acceptable because it can cause issues in education or social fields, but a disease implies many other things that don't fit autism.
Well for one thing autism can't spread like a disease. It is only something one can get though birth. A disability may be acceptable because it can cause issues in education or social fields, but a disease implies many other things that don't fit autism.
That's what I meant yeah
That's what I meant yeah
What a time to be alive.
From the mid 2010s, people were blindly throwing it around as an insult (nowadays it's rare, and those that do are just putting their reputation on the line). Now we're getting some respect for it.
How in the hell is it even a disease?
What a time to be alive.
From the mid 2010s, people were blindly throwing it around as an insult (nowadays it's rare, and those that do are just putting their reputation on the line). Now we're getting some respect for it.
How in the hell is it even a disease?
As someone with autism, is it okay if I request an image of Ashbie wearing red and gold?
As someone with autism, is it okay if I request an image of Ashbie wearing red and gold?
Oh, why red and gold? Does it have to do with royalty or just because you like them together?
Oh, why red and gold? Does it have to do with royalty or just because you like them together?
Oh no, it's that the two are gradually becoming more associated with the neurotic difference and as a replacement to blue.
Oh no, it's that the two are gradually becoming more associated with the neurotic difference and as a replacement to blue.
Feels nice that the way aspie is depicted is actually accurate
Feels nice that the way aspie is depicted is actually accurate
*Ashbie
*Ashbie
i feel weird bc the aspie girl looks kinda like me. doesn't help that i have very noticable autism.
i feel weird bc the aspie girl looks kinda like me. doesn't help that i have very noticable autism.
what a coincidence i look like apu
what a coincidence i look like apu
Consider it free fanart.
Consider it free fanart.
This is legit adorable, the people who make the memes even made their research
This is legit adorable, the people who make the memes even made their research
Actually it does make more sense when you think about it. 4chan was also responsible for Katawa Shojo and the extensive research put into the characters to make them more relatable.
Also Ashbie having origins partly though Know Your Meme is kinda funny, memes and concepts from this site rarely get off the ground.
Actually it does make more sense when you think about it. 4chan was also responsible for Katawa Shojo and the extensive research put into the characters to make them more relatable.
Also Ashbie having origins partly though Know Your Meme is kinda funny, memes and concepts from this site rarely get off the ground.
I wonder how many of these are actually just made by autistic people who want to portray themselves in a positive way.
I wonder how many of these are actually just made by autistic people who want to portray themselves in a positive way.
She cute
She cute
Wondering and hoping that no one takes this too seriously or makes a bad move that makes this meme "insulting" or "misrepresenting" the actual disorder.
Ngl, this is actually really cute. :)
Wondering and hoping that no one takes this too seriously or makes a bad move that makes this meme "insulting" or "misrepresenting" the actual disorder.
Ngl, this is actually really cute. :)
Fetishizing a genetic disorder is really weird.
Fetishizing a genetic disorder is really weird.
It's not proven if autism is genetic yet
It's not proven if autism is genetic yet
What else do you expect from nuchan?
What else do you expect from nuchan?
ey fuck you, I can get poon like this.
ey fuck you, I can get poon like this.
That's a creepy thing to say
That's a creepy thing to say
When did the name change?
When did the name change?
everyone constantly calling each other autists in 4chan finally reached the focal point that it's no longer an insult but something unifying. eventually resulting in everyone just celebrating their autism together
how genuinely sweet :)
everyone constantly calling each other autists in 4chan finally reached the focal point that it's no longer an insult but something unifying. eventually resulting in everyone just celebrating their autism together
how genuinely sweet :)
It stopped being an insult very quickly, same as with "fag", when people started calling themselves "oldfag", or "drawfag" and -fag.
It stopped being an insult very quickly, same as with "fag", when people started calling themselves "oldfag", or "drawfag" and -fag.
Trash.
Trash.
I'm with those kind of memes.
4chan comes back to wholesome memes and some video games projects like snoot game and doki doki fight club, instead of the shitty wojaks.
I hope they continue on this way.
I'm with those kind of memes.
4chan comes back to wholesome memes and some video games projects like snoot game and doki doki fight club, instead of the shitty wojaks.
I hope they continue on this way.
this was by mox not 4chan
this was by mox not 4chan
My headcanon is that it isn't even 4chan (as in the anonymous collective/hivemind) that makes those wojaks, but instead a cabal with an agenda or someone striving to be the greatest samefag who ever existed.
My headcanon is that it isn't even 4chan (as in the anonymous collective/hivemind) that makes those wojaks, but instead a cabal with an agenda or someone striving to be the greatest samefag who ever existed.
Nice seeing something that's (mostly) wholesome from 4Chan for a change.
Nice seeing something that's (mostly) wholesome from 4Chan for a change.
this is by mox though,
but i do get your point since they made Katawa Shoujo
this is by mox though,
but i do get your point since they made Katawa Shoujo
I just checked and Kotaku and Kotaku Australia praised that game back in 2011
I just checked and Kotaku and Kotaku Australia praised that game back in 2011
I'm begging you, please stop capitalizing the c in 4chan
I'm begging you, please stop capitalizing the c in 4chan