Donkey Plod

the action of a neurotypical individual capitalising off the innovations of a neurodivergent individual - effectively performing the obvious steps from start to finish without any creativity or additional contributions, taking credit for the idea as if it was their own.

Mia spent weeks researching and proposing a new integration system, and amongst the stress ends up burning herself out; Lucas casually approaches to fill in and implements the steps Mia laid out. He receives the credit for the amazing work as if it was his own - total Donkey Plod.

Donkey Plod by whosyourdani October 27, 2025