#Dr. Watt

[inthedarktrees]

Mulholland Drive | David Lynch

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What's your evidence for Watts and Murdoch being autistic? (I totally agree btw)

Hello, internet stranger. Buckle up cause I've thought too hard about this.

Ok disclaimer I have not really sat down and watched the whole thing for a hot minute. Its past nine, you're just gonna have to trust me this one.

Credentials: Mega autisitc

Murdoch:

Does not understand social conventions. Like this ones pretty obvious. He doesn't understand why people keep dogs. Raises his kid in a completely non traditional way. Frequently doesn't get why people care about something that he sees as not being worth it (sports and popular trends and so forth).

Doesn't like small talk

Cares about justice NOT the law. The thing that really makes me think he's autistic is that he cares about things being just and is prepared to break the rules to do so. The main example being he lets that woman out of prison depsite the fact that he could go down for it. He turns a blind eye to Watts and lets Giles go even though they're both criminals in the eyes of the law. And on the flipside he sends George to prison because I think that's what he percieves as justice (if anyone's seen the bridge this really reminds me of Saga at the end of season 2)

Sees through hierarchy. There are so many epsiodes that play out like "I think Mr X is the killer." "But Mr x is extrememly important and influential!" "I don't care he killed her."

Interest in science and inventing. Look I know we joke about stereotypes but like, its a stereotype for a reason. He builds things with an autistic brain. He uses pattern repition through learning about previous inventions and applying them to his own devices.

Visual learner. This is not autism exclusive but he solves cases in such a unique way that it screams ND to me. Murdoch often literally builds a case. They make a joke about clue/cludo but he literally has to make the model of a house to picture where everyone is. He makes all those model of the ladies that were covered in metal. And let us not forget his famous chalk board.

Buzzkill. I say this as a long-term sufferer of leaves parties at 8:45 syndrome. He does 'boring hobbies' which autistic people often have because we don't feel the need to take up traditional ones.

Remember that scene where he attempts to read out his and Julia's book and just absolutely cannot tell that no one gives a single toss about anything he's saying.

Wears the same thing for nearly 20 years. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

Refused to let his wife cut his hair because he didn't want to change from the lady who used to do it.

breather. Part 2: watts.

Cannot read social cues: Frequently insults other station house four people. Pretty sure he called someone's baby ugly but I might have hallucinated that. "You're face is symetrical." Got chucked out of station house because he didn't get on with any of them

Disregard for societal norms: doesn't feel the need to be polite or tactful with anyone or to really follow police protocol. Acts very 'improper' a lot of the time. Only got one shoe shined that one time because that was all he needed. Puts his feet on the sofa, lies on the desk and leans over tables.

Makes limited eye contact.

The man will fidget with anything: Look this is clearly a character decision from Daniel Maslany but its an autistic character decision if ever I saw one. We're talking pencils, cups, fabric, anything. If it is on the set, he will find a way to play with out. And I don't normally like to assign autistic traits onto behaviour implemented by actors but it's basically stimming at this point. I dare you to keep an eye on this man's hands for any scene and I garuntee you they will not stay still.

Disorganised, but not: He always has tiny bits of paper and whatnot in his pockets but always seems to know where everything is. organised but doesn't have to time to be tidy. Same whenever we see his flat, it's equally disorganised. as an autistic person I find things end up all over the place because I don't have the capacity to keep them in order.

Bad handwriting and can't spell

Physicality: Most autistic people will have some sort of problem with co-ordination. He walks uneavenly. He has an odd posture. I always think about that scene where he steps in sick and moves around like a dear on ice. He's clumsy, can't sit straight and has a strange posture.

can't think when being interrupted

can't focus on two things at once.

George realised he'd been possessed by aliens because he was acting normally.

pretzels: dare i say safe food. If not, they're bland, usually the same everytime and take little mental effort to consume.

Strong sense of justic: see william murdoch.

SPECIAL MENTIONS:

Dr Emily Grace: didn't become a doctor becuase she didn't want to adopt a 'cheerful bedside manor.'

Dr Julia Ogden: Married to Murdoch (like calls to like) and sees through the bullshit of victorian society.

Susannah Murdoch: has those two as parents and I have the full confidence of genetics on this one.

In conclusion:

There's probably so much more I could talk about that I just don't remember because there is a lot more of this show than most others. But anyway. Murdoch is autistic because he has to be for the show to work and becuase he often comedic-foils far too close to the sun. And Watts is autistic because there is no way on God's green earth a man who stands like that is neurotypical.

Thank you, internet stranger, I am here all week.

[moviesycho]

MULHOLLAND DRIVE (2001) directed by David Lynch

[incorrect-murdochmysterys]

Dr Emily Grace: *touches the ground* Something awful happened here

Detective Llewelyn Watts: Like what?

Emily: something… heterosexual.

*both shiver*

[sonimage1965]

Naomi Watts and David Lynch

1999

[boricuacherry-blog]

Prosecutors practically made Watts out to be a monster, saying she tried to "plunge" the fetus down the drain and left the child floating in the basin while going about her day. However, Watts' attorneys say she's being punished for a rather normal occurrence.

Judge Terry Ivanchak of Warren Municipal Court found probable cause to bind the case over, WKBN reported.

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[trueadventuresofthemind]

MM original cast album when?

[divinecomedyproductions]

My opinions of rwby

[8trackaxolotl]

I am convincing the Murdoch fandom to play Layton, and the Layton fandom to watch Murdoch

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So apparently, I have a type...

lab coats? check

glasses? check. (not pictured but yes just google them)

tragic backstory, damaged, and delusional? check.

physical scars from self-induced injury? check.

...mad scientists? ...check.

attractive as all be? check!

Since when is this my thing!? .....oh since forever apparently oh all right okay.

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i only understood part of mulholland dr but at least i can understand naked in manhattan by chappell roan on a whole nother level

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[sakuraswordly]

There she is! Faye!

Go play Imposter Factory and you will understand why.

[howlingday]

Engineering Conflict

Merlot: You are Arthur Watts, are you not?

Watts: My reputation precedes me!

Merlot: You are the original, are you not? The genuine "Good Doctor," not one of his clones?

Watts: (Shrugs) Does it matter? They are me; I am them; geniuses all!

Merlot: And they say I'm arrogant! Though not unfairly, I suppose. But I may have met my match in that regard.

Watts: I am arrogant. What genius isn't? I am a genius, like you. A wise man acknowledges what he's good at. You will find no false modesty in this room, I think. But he also acknowledges his failings. Acknowledgement of one's talents cannot be accompanied by blindness to one's shortcomings, otherwise the wise man is not wise at all.

Merlot: How very humble.

Watts: Humility is a virtue most of those born in our era neglect, Merlot. I would venture you have little time for it yourself.

Merlot: Little. I find humility gets in the way of my self-belief.

Watts: Take my friendly advice, as one scientist to another. You should embrace humility. You should look within yourself with complete honesty. You will be better for acknowledging your fallibility.

Merlot: I never said I was infallible.

Watts: You believe you are, though. Take your great work, your mutated Grimm. I admit I was excited to see the work of this supposed genius. You, I mean.

Merlot: I got that, thank you. And what did you think of my work, as one scientist to another?

Watts: I found it disappointing. I found little of interest, Merlot. I have examined your work exhaustively. It is nothing revolutionary; merely variations of the same, tired old theme. Enhanced powered super Grimm, bigger, stronger, more annoyingly aggressive... Calling them an improvement might be technically true, but you cannot truly improve upon a flawed design.

Merlot: I did what was needed.

Watts: You probably did. That stiff, old bastard Ozpin probably sweated a little seeing them. But you and I, we are genitors of rare repute, and we both know you could have done better.

Merlot: Perhaps.

Watts: Come now! It is a poor craftsman who only delivers what is expected of him. An artist aims to exceed what is expected of him. Always.

Merlot: You understand, I only had a few decades.

Watts: Are you mocking me?

Merlot: More myself. I had to design a whole new facility, androids, turrets, and holding cells for my Grimm, if we're going to be fair to me, which I think we should be. I wanted to improve on the designs of the Grimm. The fools in Vale couldn't see that, so I had to make them. I think, given the circumstances of my position, that last improvement trumped any benefit to me showing off any supposed artistry I may or may not have, don't you agree? I have seen the results of your art, Watts. You're not a scientist. You're a butcher.

Watts: You are naive. You believe I have sided with the Grimm? (Shrugs) I suppose that is understandable. It is also not true. This goddess my colleagues choose to worship is a means to an end. A mere deliverer that serves no greater purpose than bringing me closer to mine. There are no gods, Merlot. There is only time, and being, and thinking things that brew themselves up and out of the two.

Merlot: That's a way to look at it.

Watts: I am sure it would surprise you to learn that all I wish to do is what you wish to do.

Merlot: Which would be?

Watts: Come now. (Shakes his head) I want to destroy humanity.

Merlot: A fine sentiment for the man with no augmentations of his own. Most of the time, when people want to destroy humanity, it's done with fewer aspects of their own humanity still attached to themselves. If I'm not mistaken, you have been associating with the very same group of huntsmen fighting to save humanity for the past who knows how long. You have aided their armies. You have aided in the Grimm's destruction. When you have not contented yourself to fighting them, you have supplied them yourself with the very keys to their own victories! Your name is a byword for misguided innovation across all of Remnant! Wherever you go, it's always through the ashen remains of the Grimm you serve! I have files on the weapons you designed to destroy my work! Railguns, dust guns, guns that double as melee weapons imbued with the powers of gravity dust! I have this sickening feeling you believe you are irredeemable! I am astounded. Yes, yes! Astounded! You are a hero!

Watts: I have been called a hero once before, and by people that would surprise you. Look at yourself. Do you honestly believe you would give any children nightmares?

Merlot: I may not be without morals, but I am nothing like you.

Watts: No, you are not. You are not as good as I am. I have gathered samples from one of your creations. More than one, in fact. But this one sticks in the mind. It was massive, larger than you or I. It was a creature found only in Mountain Glenn. It was abducted, if that word can even be used to describe what happens to these creatures. Ripped from its ecosystem, experimented on for decades. Decades of experimentation only to be turned into a weapon to be destroyed by true Grimm. Ha! And you say I'm the hero! We are both heroes, the pair of us.

Merlot: If I am a hero, then I am a hero on the wrong side of history.

Watts: And I say the same! (Laughs) But there is no wrong side! There's no good or evil, only two sides, equally as terrible as the other, locked forever in a death spiral until the end of Remnant! Ozpin's circle is as corrupt and rotten as Salem's own.

Merlot: Then why do you help them when you are sided with the others? You could have used your talents for good from the start!

Watts: (Scoffs) What do you think I am trying to do? What do you think would have happened if I had come to Atlas willingly after the accident? Would I have been welcomed with open arms? Hailing my genius, my contribution to humanity? They would have shot me! If I had come back later, after learning I triggered the explosion, then they would have executed me publicly! There's your precious "heroes" for you!

Merlot: If I am not mistaken in my history, and do remember that this is a rhetorical question, then I would say that is nonsense. You spent countless decades scheming against your colleagues long before the accident.

Watts: And? You believe this corrupt empire of hard light and slave labor to be "the good guys". There is no "true evil". There is no "equality for all". We are at the mercy of a pair of gods who abandoned us to fend for ourselves.

Merlot: Oh, I see where this is going. Next you will tell me that you have been secretly sabotaging Salem's own Grimm and the efforts of her minions. In what way? By giving them stronger weapons?

Watts: I have made strong weapons, but strength does no good.

Merlot: I've heard this story already.

Watts: And I have heard enough to fill a library. Fairy tales and epic poems, but no more! Fear, Merlot. It is fear that will end this world, not stories. My fear! Your fear! I know you want to see this all end, to wait for this all to go away. As do I.

Merlot: And now the evil genius proclaims his plan. You are a cliche wearing rings.

Watts: I have nothing to lose by telling you what I need, Merlot, nor what I wish to achieve. I have everything to gain. Humanity is weak and imperfect, and the Grimm are stupid and aggressive. We, and they, both as a species, are finished. Don't argue with me on this point. You even admitted yourself that humanity is inferior, if not only to the Grimm. Many people, Salem included, have spent time in trying to create superior strains of humanity and Grimm. Not one of them has had any success.

Merlot: Until now? There's a surprise.

Watts: I have labored long to create a better race, one that would not be so easily destroyed by the Grimm, that would not war endlessly with its own. For decades I have attempted this, until, weary, I became tired of it. I, Arthur Watts, became bored.

Merlot: Well, you have my sympathy there.

Watts: I became bored because I made a fundamental mistake. I believe that I must control everything, That only I could save humanity. I became disillusioned, knowing that was impossible, and I abandoned my works. Cruelly. Some of what you say is right about me. Through good fortune, it was the best thing I could have done. Since my rebirth, I became aware of my utopia again and it has changed! You should see it, Merlot! It's truly perfect! It's immune to in-fighting, war, and conflict, physically mightier than anything else Remnant has ever seen, with its inhabitants immune to time and illness. Society, egalitarian and just, everywhere! Everyone has a place and a purpose and Every place and person has it's person. I have seen what was made and I was humbled. I know now that the greatest of creations must be like children, molded by their creator but never finished. No, the greatest creations finish themselves. I have made weapons, Merlot. They have all failed. If I were a more arrogant man, I would say that this is certainly the fault of the person who holds the creation and not myself. But I must accept the possibility that I did not have all I needed to create a perfect weapon successfully. The error was with me.

Merlot: You still want to create weapons?

Watts: I did. It doesn't work. The first weapons I made wore and tore, but I got better. I, like you, am still a believer in the heart of innovation, and through observation and elimination refined my designs. It got to a point that the last few I made were perfect in almost every way. So near perfect that they had only the flaws to be expected from their standard issues, including their tendency to break in the fingers of imbeciles. I had believed that all of humanity was cursed to be forever tainted by ignorance, just the same as those abominations you call "perfect".

Merlot: Then if you don't intend to create weapons for humans or Grimm, then... What do you wish? (Extends finger) Aha! That's it! You wish to change the direction of those holding your weapons, not create entirely new, unbreakable weapons. A person not capable of using your weapons, but something similar?

Watts: I see you have insight. (Bows) I am human. I am imperfect. The Brothers mistakes plague me still. As many times as I may wish I'd truly cheated death, I cannot live forever. My new soldiers must have leadership if they are to improve where humanity failed. They need help to survive. I wish to make a leader worthy of them. Something that avoids all the errors The Brothers, Salem, and Ozpin have made.

Merlot: It's certainly an intriguing plan.

Watts: Despite the simplicity of what you have made with your mutant Grimm, I admire the elegance of your solutions. You are certainly a genius, Merlot, but you are a generalist. I am a specialist. I have knowledge and experience that you never will.

Merlot: Possibly.

Watts: Definitely! No one is limitless in ability. If you give me what I want, you will have played your part in saving humanity. Think, Merlot. Their own huntsmen, the Atlas Specialists, the White Fang... The Grimm are not the only threat that exists on Remnant. We are too weak to survive what is coming. Do not let humanity perish at the hands of its myriad of foes. Aid me. Let us put an end to these wars. All these Grimm and uncaring "heroes," their kingdoms... These are the labors of lesser beings. True scientists like you and I know the value of the greatest innovative minds, the variety of life and purpose to be found beyond our worlds, even if you believe in the Grimm and I do not. Humanity is not where the story of Remnant ends and should be the origin of our greatest triumph! Let us rise above it all! Help me bring peace to Remnant. Give me "Niager Cor" and you will be remembered as the greatest benefactor to the new era. Your name will live on forever, enshrined in memory, a great hero to all of Remnant.

Merlot: ...

Watts: Well? (Extends hand) What do you say? As one scientist to another, LET US COOPERATE.

[hyaesia]

his little neil watts!!