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ZX spectrum

The ZX spectrum is a 8-bit home computer developed by Sinclair Research in 1982. The ZX spectrum has over 5 million copies sold and can range from 16 KB to 128 KB of RAM.
A defining feature of the ZX spectrum is the 15 unmodifiable very saturated colors. And the screen is divided by 8x8 pixels where only 2 colors is allowed.
The ZX Spectrum was very popular in the UK. Uhh I expected want part to be longer so uhhhh, It's also know as "Speccy" by fans. and I have an image of Rigby and Mordecai kissing as my lockscreen background
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Spectrum weeb

Some one who uses sone kind of spectrum to categorize persons or things, and uses said spectrum to justify their logic
You good sir, are a spectrum weeb.
by Alex1216 April 23, 2017
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On the spectrum

A way for autistic people to identify as autistic. Comes from "autistic spectrum".
"I'm on the spectrum," whined Jake. "So I just want to do data entry because I speak without thinking."
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Gender Spectrum

An adjective that describes gender fluidity
They are on the gender spectrum
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spectrum runner

when an individual is too drunk you don't know which way they will run out of a bar
Wow he is such a spectrum runner, we didn't know he'd end up at the beach after the club.
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Richter Spectrum

It's used for measuring stupidity around the world.
Herobrine: Let's look at the news.

EAS: We interrupt our programming. This is a national emergency. The Richter Spectrum is predicted to explode within the next four hours.

Herobrine: What is the Richter Spectrum?

Minecraft Expert: The Richter Spectrum is an invention devised by Daniel Stevens, and is used for measuring stupidity around the world.
by Herobrine Richter May 9, 2019
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On the spectrum

On the Autism spectrum. They say “if you’ve met 1 person with Autism, you’ve met 1 person with Autism.” The core triad for diagnosing is: (a) social impairment, (b) communication difficulties, and (c) repetitive and rigid behaviors and interests.
The “high functioning” end of the spectrum was formerly called “Aspberger's.” Now it’s distinguished as “level 1 Autism; level 1 meaning they require minimal (if any) support. They’re basically society’s smart “nerds.” Famous examples include Einstein, Elon Musk, Nikola Tesla, Sir Issac Newton, Temple Grandin, Mark Zuckerberg, Anthony Hopkins, Peter Thiel, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, etc. They often gravitate towards STEM careers like engineering or medicine but can also be gifted in fields like art or music.

Autistic people can lose their deficits with therapy or self-help. Many women only learn that they’re on the spectrum after having children receive a diagnosis. Women often consciously or unconsciously “mask” their autistic trails. Social camouflaging refers to imitating the social behaviors of neurotypical individuals.

Being on the spectrum is a result of having extra neurons (brain cells) and extra connectivity between them. Google “Temple Grandin brain scans” and hit “images” to see.

Low-functioning autism is quite different. These are individuals w/ Level 3 Autism, the most severe level, meaning they require substantial support. Generally they are non-verbal (speak fewer than 10 words or not at all).
“It was so undignified when those people sat around recording a young boy having a meltdown on that airplane…he’s on the spectrum.”
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