Jun 21, 2023
Columbo is coded neurodivergent. Every case becomes a special interest. He literally loses sleep over the smallest detail until it has an explanation. He says things like, "There must be something wrong with me. I seem to bother people, I seem to make them nervous." He has a logical reason for everything he does, but his behavior is read as quirky or awkward. He's naturally very considerate, but often clueless about social etiquette. He wears the same clothes every day because everything else feels wrong. He doesn't like to try new foods.
It's nice to see a neurodivergent-coded adult with obvious social "deficits" appreciated, even celebrated, for their contributions.
