An autistic man accused of ruining Christmas by being “a real Scrooge” has simply used all his social energy on interactions with three weirdly intense ghosts, it has been confirmed.
Ben Espenson, 35, had intended to make an effort with his extended family over Christmas dinner, but his social battery was unexpectedly drained by the impromptu visits.
Espenson commented: “They just showed up. No heads up. Not even a text.”
“I was annoyed when it was just the Ghost of Christmas Past interrupting my nice game of Call of Duty to force me to think about my childhood trauma,” Espenson continued. “But then just as I got rid of him, another bloody one arrived.”
“The Ghost of Christmas Present was no picnic either. Basically he told me nobody in my life liked me, which wasn’t ideal for my RSD,” Espenson added. “Then the Ghost of Christmas Future showed me that I’m going to die alone. So excuse me if I forgot the presents and don’t feel like pandering to my racist uncle Steve today.”
Espenson’s mother, Karen Espenson, said: “Cheer up, Ben! It’s Christmas!”
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