“My Autism Keeps Upsetting People” - Vittorio Angelone
In a Nutshell
Vittorio Angelone received an adult autism diagnosis at 29 and uses it to explain a pattern of unintentionally upsetting people through social missteps he cannot accurately gauge. He argues that neurological conditions like autism and Tourette's create tension between personal responsibility and public understanding, criticizing inconsistent societal standards for different disabilities. The core message is that he continues performing and pursuing ambition despite constant anxiety about being unlikable, refusing to let diagnosis become an excuse for poor behavior while hoping disclosure leads to more understanding responses.
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Vittorio Angelone read Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life at age 22 and found it helpful as self-help material that encouraged him to "grow up" and "get your shit together." He is embarrassed about this past enthusiasm and believes some audience members would be surprised or unhappy to learn about it, but he tries to remain honest about personal growth phases.
He describes himself as writing narrative, thoughtful, thematic stand-up shows while still being "a fucking idiot," creating tension between his comedic output and self-perception.
While on tour in Nashville, Angelone was allegedly spiked after a show. He had a few drinks, played pool, and was given a lift back to his hotel where he became extremely intoxicated unusually quickly. He played Mongolian throat singing on Spotify and has patchy memory of the evening, including not remembering entering his hotel room or going to bed.
Upon waking, his phone was in the bathroom unplugged and his belongings were scattered. He initially believed it was an unjust hangover, vomited repeatedly every 30 minutes until checkout, and had to vomit in the hotel lobby. A colleague named Ian offered to take him to an IV clinic, which was closed, leading them to urgent care.
Urgent care was located beside a burger restaurant. Staff initially underestimated the severity of his condition because he was polite during check-in. He listed "persistent vomiting" as his symptom. While waiting, people were called ahead of him. His mother's advice was to "throw up in the lobby" to get escalated care.
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