Isn't it amazing how all the cynics and abusive folks commenting either can't spell or question cognitively-challenged individual's humanity, while displaying a flagrant lack of humanity themselves. Pure ignorance!!!
How do most of you people not know who Chris Burke is?? Must be a lot of really young kids leaving comments here. His message actually applies to everybody, not just those with mental challenges.
my cusan has down syndrom n he has a job n graduated shit he doin better thans sum regular ppl hes ppbly sharter than lots of fools i no . guess u wouldnt understand if u dnt have sum 1 like that n ur family. or no them personaly
I am not an optimistic. I don't judge individuals. Maybe I judge humanity as a whole. I say everybody is stupid. Our most admired so called intelligence means nothing compared to other alien beings. We are still pretty stupid. Not as stupid as dogs but still very stupid. I embrace the fact that I'm stupid but I try to be less stupid everyday. Qualities I find in people that make them less stupid are empathy and humbleness. I'm not trying to say these group of people lack stupidity but I'm sure
My 10 month old brother has down syndrome and watching this makes me so happy because one day I want to see my brother speaking out and doing everything he wants to do with no exception. thanks a lot your truly an insperation
I hate when people look down upon people with down syndrome. And that includes speaking to them like children. It's one thing being considerate, another to patronise them. Those I have met and worked with are the most hard working folks in the work place. They may not be in the leading roles, but the work that most of us would absolutely hate, they enjoy and do well. That is just my experience. Like every one of us, they are as different as snowflakes.
God put people with Down syndrome into our midst, to teach us how we should really be: loving, kind, forgiving. God doesn't look at our achievements, but at our hearts, and that is how Down syndrome children are, they look at the person's heart, not their academic title. I love you Chris and I love my little girl Christina, who was born with Down syndrome. God is watching over you.
Hi Chris...you are an inspiration to me. I have a little girl with Down syndrome and I am teaching her how to play the piano, to show ABILITIES in kids with Down syndrome . I am planning on taking her to Carnegie Hall to show the world what is possible and to advocate for all people with a special need. Much Love and many Blessings to you...Daniela
How can you call someone 'human' if they can't even wipe their own ass?
The only "right" these drooling idiots "DESERVE" is to have their deformed skulls caved in with a hammer or being force-fed with horse shit until they choke on it and die!
And if you truly respect them it means that you're equally worthless.
@Immakingadifference2 Going by this comment, all of the stuff you wrote about yourself on your page is clearly bullshit. So you wasted your time writing a load of shit, loser. What a nasty empty person you must be, to say such a vile thing. You are just a pathetic little hate monger-er who needs to get a life.
@Immakingadifference2 i dont who the fuck you are, and quite frankly idgaf... the guy in this video makes more money than you ever will, you worthless fuck. maybe you need a down syndrome person in your life to get rid of ur problems. oh and have fun in the fiery depths of hell.. cuz thats where your headed man.. fuck you and good bye!
@djoejoe08 you're not funny.... you just want attention. you are sad.... and you'll always be sad. if you reply, everyone who sees this will know you are a jerk. no one is impressed be you.
Hey you republican clown, Don't forget to drown yourself in the pool. You are just so jelous that this gentleman in the video has accomplished so much more than you, clown.
I met Chris in 2003 and he is a warm, kind gracious person and Iam a huge fan of Life Goes on he is an inspiration to us without disablities people need to love and accept everyone!!!
Kill these cretin throwbacks to a previous evolutionary stage who embarrass the superior Mongoloid/Asiatic race by their false association with WONDERFUL KOREAN MASTERLINGS... it makes me sick that Down's syndrome people DARE continue living when importing 400,000 North Korean immigrants will replace their humanity and productivity TEN-THOUSAND fold!
@CaressMyBalls4Me STUPID ASSS BITCH!!!!!!! DONT EVER FUCKEN SAY SHIT LIKED THT !!!!! YOUR SUCH A MOTHERFUCKER IF I WAS TO SEE YOU RIGHT NOW IT WOULD OFF BEEN ALL BAD YOU KNOW I HAVE A BROTHER LIKE THIS HES AMAZING HES SMART AND CARING I LOVE HIM I SERIOUSLY CANT BELIEVE THERES BITCH ASSHOLES LIKE YOU OUT THERE HEARTLESSS!!!! FUCK YOU !!!! STUPID BITCH !!!! WHY IN THE WORLD DO U LOOK THIS UP INSTEAD GO EDUCATE YOU ASSSS YOU FUCKEN NEED IT !! ...............
@NiceDowns Go fucking die you piece of shit you have some fucking nerve to pick on some one with a disability give me youre Fucking andress and come kick the fucking shit out of you right now you stupid ignorant fuck
my newborn cousin Avery has down syndrome, so i negan looking at all these documentaries and then i cam across all these PSA's. They are so inspirational! i cant wait to show them to her mom, dad, and older sisters!! they'll love them!!
@CelesteK Yes they are. Average neurotypical/normal IQ: 100 Average Asperger IQ (high-functioning autistic): 115 Average ADHD: 98 - 103 They should of course be preserved and prioritized as people. Average Tourettes: 95 Average schizohrenic: 90 Average epileptic: 85 - 90 Should be viewed with suspicion but kept alive. Average low-functioning autistic retard: 55 - 70 Average Down's syndrome retard: 35 - 60 Average other disorders: 20 - 35 Should be killed, life unworthy of life.
I love chris burke!! such an inspiring person to me and my family! my brother with downs grew up watching him on life goes on and he is an incredibly talented outspoken person! my hat goes off to everyone who shows the world what down syndrome people are capable of!
My 8 month old son has Down syndrome, and I'm always in need of supportive friends. "Eye on Isaac (Genetically Enhanced w/ Down Syndrome)" on Facebook
Kingdomofrialda or watever ur fukin name is ur 1 lousy horrible bastard wit no heart your head is shoved so far up ur hole u fucker i have TWIN SISTERS WHO BOTH HAVe SEVERE DOWN SYNDROME do u no how hard it is its . To have 2little gitls with severe downs and have some1 luke u saying that. I am proud of my sisters who are 4 years old and i am also proud of everybody with dows. So for people like u. All i have to say is FUCK OFF AND DIE U HORIBLE Shit
@kingdomofdalriada what goes around comes around you should seriously think on, you clearly have issues. The man in this video is one billion times the man you are do us a favour and fuck off you horrible shit head
My dad works in a home w/ guys that have downs syndrom among other things. I love the guys at the house and they are always so happy. They can do anything we can, just in their own special way.
And I'm sad to say that two of my best friends 4 month old baby that had down syndrome, just passed away early sunday morning due to complications from his second surgery. He was 8 weeks premie, weighed 1 lb 9 oz and had been at Riley Children's Hospital since he was born. His burial was sadly yesterday
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Why don't people care about Aspergers Syndrome as much as Downs Syndrome!? Its really hard what I have to deal with and nobody even cares! Why don't you do something for my condition.?
He's probably one of the highest functioning Down Syndrome people I've ever heard speak. Everything he said completely tied together-- never went off on a tangent once, completely competent in expressing himself intelligently. Go Chis!!
Hey Chris, you look so familiar, weren't you the actor on the TV show years ago named, "Life Goes On?" You played the character named Corky! Could that have been you? I used to LOVE that show! I've often wondered what happened to you! Awesome job on this video! Great to see your face!
There is an article you and your viewers will enjoy reading. Go to the Examiner and search for an article called: Down syndrome and evidence of the divine.
Hey rosaryfilms... I tried to join the NDSS-and they denied me! What's up with that? I have a 33 year old son with DS, I support and educate on the subject, and I wrote a book of my son's life with DS. Any chance I can be accepted for membership? Thanks, Eli's mom
Great video, it is really easy to think of the mentally disabled as useless or a burden to society. I think Chris really said it like it is. We are all people and he is an outstanding example of someone who followed his dreams and made something out of a situation that wasn't so great. Hell yeah!
i have a friend that has down syndrome he talks normal as hell and he is smart and hella good at rapping his face is the only thing is slightly different but if u just hear him u would be like holly fuck
People with Down syndrome overcome obsticles everyday that we take for granted. Chris Burke has been a great advocate for people with Down syndrome for so long and he has made a great difference in the way a lot of people views those with Down syndrome. I resect him for having such a drive to succeed in what he wants to do no matter what the general popluation wants to believe are his abilities.
Eric, what pedantic and empty rhetoric. No one deserves respect just for having Down Syndrome. It's like being born black or female or deaf. Your "respect" is only slightly better than pity. Chris Burke is a human being who had challenges like everyone. Having a chromosomal difference doesn't make him a hero. He's a well-spoken guy and a great representative. Stop acting like being a functional human with DS is some astonishing feat. It's insulting.
1) by seeing the videos you have on your account, i dont really think you should be the one telling me about being disrespectful and empty. 2) I respect him because he has become so sucessful in an industry that is very hard to survive in while having down syndrome.3) I just really like people with down syndrome and i want to volunteer this summer somehow for people with disabilities. so IM SORRY for being passionate about something4) calm down...you dont gotta say all that crap
@schaustniche having down syndrome is far different than "being born black or female or deaf" First consider more than half the world's population are female, there are over 1.3 billion black people, and 70 million deaf individuals worldwide. There are only around 1 million people living with down syndrome in the entire world. You are insulting to 1 million people. Having down syndrome is NOT a challenge faced by everyone. You try and go ONE day having down syndrome. You're a disgusting person.
I've been hearing Positive moments about Chris Burke that he has down syndrome at the Rehabiliation programs and I do believe everyone has an advocate right to share their disability to out to the whole world.
I have down syndrome but not mosaic and I look nortmal like others do.
he is awesome! i remember when he was on life goes on. I never missed it, soley because of him. he's such an inspiration! YOU ROCK. i would love to see him in person!
i was previously ignorant about DS, as i grew older i learned more about it, and it is clear that many with the disability actually are smart and achieve a lot, which is great, People should not be so quick to judge people who are different, The classic phrase don't judge a book by it's cover comes to mind, which is true for most things in life.
i was simply reacting to your use of the word "retarded" which has no current clinical or medical use. that's all.
the terms "mentally retarded" or "retarded" are not used anymore by up to date people in the medical field, just as "mongoloid" is no longer used. i only ever hear the words "retarded" or "retard" used as an insult, and even when it is not, it is still heard by most people that way. i'm sure you don't mean to promote ignorance or bigotry, and i apologize if i misunderstood.
"person with DS" is the proper distinction... and there is no need to insult anyone, unless they start wars or do some other real-life evil (bush, kissinger, wolfowitz, mcnamara, we're looking right at you). it's much more rewarding to be kind and constructive, but it also requires one to be brave and get past your limitations... like what Mr. Burke has done in his life.
I know what DS is. I said excuse my ignornace. Look, why do you keep on coming back to me on this topic? I don't think about this much at all. I understand what you're saying and I'm not angry. I get it.
Thanks for this. I saw this on the NDSS website but I wanted to find it to present in my psychology class as I am presenting a study on DS patients. Thanks!
the "Intelligence quota" tests, and IQ "score", are completely useless when applied to many people, and certainly that is true for people with DS. IQ tests are based on having a great ability to communicate. one of the greatest challenges faced by people with DS is the impairment of their communication abilities. in other words, they have much more intelligence and understanding than they are able to communicate. thus IQ tests fail them, and are an inappropriate measure of their intelligence.
Wow, that's really awesome. It makes me feel so inspired...I have a brother with autism and my heart just aches to see him be so restricted by his disability. But this man with DS proves that people can rise above their disabilities and defy the odds. Thank you so much for this video.
I have to say that I've never seen someone like this man (Chris Burke, I believe his name is) before. As soon as started watching this, I was kind of inspired. Chris's intelligence shines through his disability in this PSA, and he seems like a great role model for everyone with Down Syndrome. He seems to have overcome his disability almost as best as it can be. I admire him for that.
Wow!!! This guy is awesome!!! But hey can someone please explain Chris Burke's Down Syndrome, is it the really severe one or it only affects speech?
badfoody 2 days ago
Isn't it amazing how all the cynics and abusive folks commenting either can't spell or question cognitively-challenged individual's humanity, while displaying a flagrant lack of humanity themselves. Pure ignorance!!!
nebrpo 5 days ago
Your very smart!
DjAppl3z 1 week ago
check out my stepson making a perfect esspresso! how cool is that?
youtube dot com/watch?v=rzPW8PREhR4
MrShimai 2 weeks ago
how the f*ck did i get on this weird video
ADeliverance 3 weeks ago
How do most of you people not know who Chris Burke is?? Must be a lot of really young kids leaving comments here. His message actually applies to everybody, not just those with mental challenges.
Delmonico42 3 weeks ago
@hellofade
Fuck you retard
Triviaguy99 1 month ago
@02mzmickey
I guarantee your retarded cousin is smarter than you. Your spelling looks like you dropped your keyboard you dumb fuck.
Triviaguy99 1 month ago
smells of spaghetti hoops
Borisyeltsinthegreek 1 month ago
This dude is faking it.
PoopFartShitStain 1 month ago
my cusan has down syndrom n he has a job n graduated shit he doin better thans sum regular ppl hes ppbly sharter than lots of fools i no . guess u wouldnt understand if u dnt have sum 1 like that n ur family. or no them personaly
02mzmickey 1 month ago
If i find the R word in any of the comments I wil find the person and give them an extremely painful sex change operaiton!
HelloFade2 1 month ago
THUMBS UP IF FAMILY GUY BROUGHT YOU HERE.
BootyFister 1 month ago
here that you could be the second person with down syndrome to be president
sirbestnameever 1 month ago
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i have a question for the down syndrome society how many buckets of drool do you ugly bastards go through a day?
Butt291 1 month ago
I am not an optimistic. I don't judge individuals. Maybe I judge humanity as a whole. I say everybody is stupid. Our most admired so called intelligence means nothing compared to other alien beings. We are still pretty stupid. Not as stupid as dogs but still very stupid. I embrace the fact that I'm stupid but I try to be less stupid everyday. Qualities I find in people that make them less stupid are empathy and humbleness. I'm not trying to say these group of people lack stupidity but I'm sure
TRYCLOPS1 1 month ago
My 10 month old brother has down syndrome and watching this makes me so happy because one day I want to see my brother speaking out and doing everything he wants to do with no exception. thanks a lot your truly an insperation
morena2007jl 2 months ago
@RealityCheck7835 Hitler was an avid supporter of Eugenics. Google him, you'll probably appreciate all his other opinions too...
tool2342 3 months ago
I hate when people look down upon people with down syndrome. And that includes speaking to them like children. It's one thing being considerate, another to patronise them. Those I have met and worked with are the most hard working folks in the work place. They may not be in the leading roles, but the work that most of us would absolutely hate, they enjoy and do well. That is just my experience. Like every one of us, they are as different as snowflakes.
HeimirJosefsson 3 months ago
This is really cool.
lavieboheme635 3 months ago
God put people with Down syndrome into our midst, to teach us how we should really be: loving, kind, forgiving. God doesn't look at our achievements, but at our hearts, and that is how Down syndrome children are, they look at the person's heart, not their academic title. I love you Chris and I love my little girl Christina, who was born with Down syndrome. God is watching over you.
DanielaClapp 3 months ago
Hi Chris...you are an inspiration to me. I have a little girl with Down syndrome and I am teaching her how to play the piano, to show ABILITIES in kids with Down syndrome . I am planning on taking her to Carnegie Hall to show the world what is possible and to advocate for all people with a special need. Much Love and many Blessings to you...Daniela
DanielaClapp 3 months ago
Why can't people just leave people with disabilities alone, just treat them like normal human beings because that is what they are.
TonyVuko 3 months ago
How can you call someone 'human' if they can't even wipe their own ass?
The only "right" these drooling idiots "DESERVE" is to have their deformed skulls caved in with a hammer or being force-fed with horse shit until they choke on it and die!
And if you truly respect them it means that you're equally worthless.
Immakingadifference2 3 months ago
@Immakingadifference2
Who are you to call what's human and what's not?
faithfulsymmetry 3 months ago
@faithfulsymmetry It's a matter of biology, they don't have the human karyotype.
WarmongerWW3 3 months ago
@Immakingadifference2 Hahahahaha thats a funny joke!
lavieboheme635 3 months ago
@Immakingadifference2 Going by this comment, all of the stuff you wrote about yourself on your page is clearly bullshit. So you wasted your time writing a load of shit, loser. What a nasty empty person you must be, to say such a vile thing. You are just a pathetic little hate monger-er who needs to get a life.
tool2342 3 months ago
@Immakingadifference2 i dont who the fuck you are, and quite frankly idgaf... the guy in this video makes more money than you ever will, you worthless fuck. maybe you need a down syndrome person in your life to get rid of ur problems. oh and have fun in the fiery depths of hell.. cuz thats where your headed man.. fuck you and good bye!
sickwickert 2 months ago 7
@djoejoe08 your big an clever hiding behind a computer screen arnt you ? But I'd wring your scrony little neck if I got hold of you !!!
lewiwilky 3 months ago
Hey it's Corky! Does anybody remember the episode where Corky shits in the sink and his dad finds out and beats the shit out of him with a belt?
ubuntungbelele 3 months ago
:03 s-s-s-s-s-society, LAWL
djoejoe08 4 months ago
@djoejoe08 you're not funny.... you just want attention. you are sad.... and you'll always be sad. if you reply, everyone who sees this will know you are a jerk. no one is impressed be you.
Orochimaruswife1 3 months ago
@Orochimaruswife1 I'm sorry you have extra chromosomes, but I find it halarious. So fuck off.
djoejoe08 3 months ago
Hey you republican clown, Don't forget to drown yourself in the pool. You are just so jelous that this gentleman in the video has accomplished so much more than you, clown.
pttrader1 4 months ago
@RepublicantClowns You are so stupid yourself, man. Any Down Syndrome kid is smarter than you are. YOu can't even spell.
pttrader1 4 months ago
@RepublicantClowns
Just shut up man. YOU can't even spell... Republicantclowns? Yeah, you are a clown, alright...
pttrader1 4 months ago
We love you Chris! -Proud mom of a son with Down.
HeatherandChris7 4 months ago
I met Chris in 2003 and he is a warm, kind gracious person and Iam a huge fan of Life Goes on he is an inspiration to us without disablities people need to love and accept everyone!!!
lizzardsgumby81 4 months ago
th th th th this is a a a a rrrrrreally inspira ra rational commmmmmmercial
randal1018 4 months ago
@CrystalStarrBell thats good to know
randal1018 4 months ago
Kill these cretin throwbacks to a previous evolutionary stage who embarrass the superior Mongoloid/Asiatic race by their false association with WONDERFUL KOREAN MASTERLINGS... it makes me sick that Down's syndrome people DARE continue living when importing 400,000 North Korean immigrants will replace their humanity and productivity TEN-THOUSAND fold!
RaymondLikesMen 5 months ago
You could beat Obama. Go for it! You have my vote! You are inspiring.
Downfacingdog 5 months ago
AWESOME WORK INSPIRING .. REALLY !!:)
loveisforever65 5 months ago
@CaressMyBalls4Me STUPID ASSS BITCH!!!!!!! DONT EVER FUCKEN SAY SHIT LIKED THT !!!!! YOUR SUCH A MOTHERFUCKER IF I WAS TO SEE YOU RIGHT NOW IT WOULD OFF BEEN ALL BAD YOU KNOW I HAVE A BROTHER LIKE THIS HES AMAZING HES SMART AND CARING I LOVE HIM I SERIOUSLY CANT BELIEVE THERES BITCH ASSHOLES LIKE YOU OUT THERE HEARTLESSS!!!! FUCK YOU !!!! STUPID BITCH !!!! WHY IN THE WORLD DO U LOOK THIS UP INSTEAD GO EDUCATE YOU ASSSS YOU FUCKEN NEED IT !! ...............
loveisforever65 5 months ago
Detective Cole Phelps
L.A.P.D
jakixs 5 months ago
does he have mosiacs?
JMU1023 5 months ago
@NiceDowns Go fucking die you piece of shit you have some fucking nerve to pick on some one with a disability give me youre Fucking andress and come kick the fucking shit out of you right now you stupid ignorant fuck
uvbeenpwned01 5 months ago
window licker
terrorsquadlith 5 months ago
@wow ur fucked up
kokingsclan 5 months ago
Thank you
My sister has Down Syndrome,
and she is the coolest person I have ever met!
-Judah Hudson
youtube.com/watch?v=LOLQgFvh_xA
SabarStudios 6 months ago 6
Inspirational buddy, keep up the good work :)
InglebertHumperdink1 6 months ago
Nice downs, you should be exterminated
NiceDowns 6 months ago
Nice downs, you should be exterminated
NiceDowns 6 months ago
How much water is in that retards head?
darpa314 6 months ago
Way to go Corky. Keep on truckin.
Nonnel420 7 months ago
my newborn cousin Avery has down syndrome, so i negan looking at all these documentaries and then i cam across all these PSA's. They are so inspirational! i cant wait to show them to her mom, dad, and older sisters!! they'll love them!!
TropicalFish995 7 months ago
He's right. People with disabilities aren't any differnt than people who don't have disabilities. :)
CelesteK 8 months ago
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RaymondLikesMen 5 months ago
@RaymondLikesMen I'm going to PRETEND I didn't hear you say that. :P
CelesteK 5 months ago
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ifyoucatchmydriftbud 4 months ago
@CrystalStarrBell you wouldn't abort a retard baby? pfft
chrisburkeisretarded 8 months ago
@CrystalStarrBell =( im so sorry for your loss !
pornoslut 9 months ago
lol downs
Zarlu1 10 months ago
I love chris burke!! such an inspiring person to me and my family! my brother with downs grew up watching him on life goes on and he is an incredibly talented outspoken person! my hat goes off to everyone who shows the world what down syndrome people are capable of!
OmegaPiggy77 10 months ago
This guy seems very high functioning, I know a few people with downs and they can only use signs to comunicate. It all depends I guess.
HyperNessie 10 months ago
Does anyone else see beaker from the Muppets?
jmerridew124 10 months ago
@jmerridew124 Wow... how ignorant you are. A pillar of society in your community I'm sure. I feel sorry for you!
Thebearcat66 10 months ago
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@jmerridew124 Wow... how ignorant you are. A pillar of society in your community I'm sure. I feel sorry for you!
Thebearcat66 10 months ago
Wow fluid spech!! he speak more nice and fast than me oh my god!!
MoniWooOOooooOOOOOOW 11 months ago
Absolutely an inspiration to me and all!
staxgroove1 11 months ago
i grew up watching this cat on the show "Life goes On". Always liked him--a great inspiration for everyone.
aaqaaqaaqaaqaaqaaqaa 1 year ago
My 8 month old son has Down syndrome, and I'm always in need of supportive friends. "Eye on Isaac (Genetically Enhanced w/ Down Syndrome)" on Facebook
HeatherandChris7 1 year ago
Has he got a combover? lol
etchells29 1 year ago
I SORT GLASS, THAT'S MY JOB!
jandean61 1 year ago
I came to this video looking for a cheap laugh, I actually ended up not feeling sympathy but empathy :/
jakeisapedephile 1 year ago
I SORT GLASS, THAT'S MY JOB!
Ianseymour 1 year ago
your cool
lolmybigface 1 year ago
Im 15. Just incase you are wondering and im from dublin in ireland
shopiholic14 1 year ago
Kingdomofrialda or watever ur fukin name is ur 1 lousy horrible bastard wit no heart your head is shoved so far up ur hole u fucker i have TWIN SISTERS WHO BOTH HAVe SEVERE DOWN SYNDROME do u no how hard it is its . To have 2little gitls with severe downs and have some1 luke u saying that. I am proud of my sisters who are 4 years old and i am also proud of everybody with dows. So for people like u. All i have to say is FUCK OFF AND DIE U HORIBLE Shit
shopiholic14 1 year ago
DUDE ITS CORKIE !
spookscantswim 1 year ago
@kingdomofariada
Dude do u have a soul? Damn bro not there fault they were born that way u nazi aryan fuck
mckallay 1 year ago
This guy rocks!! He's a better speaker than I am.
violentjett 1 year ago
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People with downs syndrome are oxygen thieves. They should have been injected with bleach or drain killed at birth.
Personally I would liquidate them all and sell them as dog food.
kingdomofdalriada 1 year ago
@kingdomofdalriada what goes around comes around you should seriously think on, you clearly have issues. The man in this video is one billion times the man you are do us a favour and fuck off you horrible shit head
ryan25n 6 months ago
chris ... you are the best ! <3 chris
winterw00d 1 year ago
:] Touched my heart
volcomrox5 1 year ago
my sister has down syndrome and this videos make me cry
termsking58 1 year ago
My dad works in a home w/ guys that have downs syndrom among other things. I love the guys at the house and they are always so happy. They can do anything we can, just in their own special way.
And I'm sad to say that two of my best friends 4 month old baby that had down syndrome, just passed away early sunday morning due to complications from his second surgery. He was 8 weeks premie, weighed 1 lb 9 oz and had been at Riley Children's Hospital since he was born. His burial was sadly yesterday
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DChatc 1 year ago
Why don't people care about Aspergers Syndrome as much as Downs Syndrome!? Its really hard what I have to deal with and nobody even cares! Why don't you do something for my condition.?
TheCrooksCorporation 1 year ago
He's probably one of the highest functioning Down Syndrome people I've ever heard speak. Everything he said completely tied together-- never went off on a tangent once, completely competent in expressing himself intelligently. Go Chis!!
mightydistinguished 1 year ago
@CrystalStarrBell - thank you for sharing your experiences-- it will help others. May God Bless you and your family! regards...
rosaryfilms 1 year ago
This guy is a very eloquent speecher considering his disadvantage.
SabuMark 1 year ago
The most respect I have EVER give to people is people who have down syndrome
the80sdumpster 1 year ago
Hey Chris, you look so familiar, weren't you the actor on the TV show years ago named, "Life Goes On?" You played the character named Corky! Could that have been you? I used to LOVE that show! I've often wondered what happened to you! Awesome job on this video! Great to see your face!
iamviable1 1 year ago
It doesn't matter who you are or what your abilities and disabilities are. It is the heart that that matters. Only the heart
MrJoeCarl 1 year ago
Down Syndrome has a huge range of functionality. This individual is clearly a rare exception. Excellent video.
guyincognito84 1 year ago
@guyincognito84 - thank you for your comments!
rosaryfilms 1 year ago
@guyincognito84 sorry but why do u care about these people seriously
rustyjames761 4 months ago
I thank you for posting...God bless us all!
UnlockingTheWord 1 year ago 3
@UnlockingTheWord - you are very welcomed!
rosaryfilms 1 year ago
I hope that more people will allow their babies to be born and not kill them. These are people who deserve a chance to be all they can be.
Rubystars1000 1 year ago
My friend's sister has down syndrome she is always happy she is learning to talk i can't wait to see her again.
MW2xxxMW2 1 year ago
Nice job Chris and NDSS.
There is an article you and your viewers will enjoy reading. Go to the Examiner and search for an article called: Down syndrome and evidence of the divine.
DougBillingsProgram 1 year ago
Nice job Chris and NDSS.
DougBillingsProgram 1 year ago
Hey rosaryfilms... I tried to join the NDSS-and they denied me! What's up with that? I have a 33 year old son with DS, I support and educate on the subject, and I wrote a book of my son's life with DS. Any chance I can be accepted for membership? Thanks, Eli's mom
carol3hawks 1 year ago
@carol3hawks - Perhaps there was a misunderstanding by NDSS. I suggest that you give them a direct phone call and discuss the details. Regards...
rosaryfilms 1 year ago
Thank you! My son has DS and autism. He does not speak and I always wondered what he would say...if he could.
carol3hawks 1 year ago
@carol3hawks - thank you very much for your comments and may God Bless you and your family! regards...
rosaryfilms 1 year ago
this is fantastic...my Godson has Down Syndrome and I need to learn more about this! Blessed Be!
mebeluvined 1 year ago
Very professional. I like it!
acirak 1 year ago
Great video, it is really easy to think of the mentally disabled as useless or a burden to society. I think Chris really said it like it is. We are all people and he is an outstanding example of someone who followed his dreams and made something out of a situation that wasn't so great. Hell yeah!
jwlindy 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this. You should put his name in the tags so he can be found easier. Sorry if I missed it.
AndrewKaz 1 year ago
@AndrewKaz - thank you very much!
rosaryfilms 1 year ago
i have a friend that has down syndrome he talks normal as hell and he is smart and hella good at rapping his face is the only thing is slightly different but if u just hear him u would be like holly fuck
stacks6969allday 1 year ago
I didn't watch the whole video, but is this Corky from Life Goes On?
John27346 1 year ago 2
Yes.
themangodess 1 year ago
People that have Down syndrome are just like us. They have good days and bad days. They are happy sad and mad. They are just like normal people
socks12ful 1 year ago 2
Dang, my brother has Down syndrome. I can't imagine him talking like this. He sure is a great guy though; least depressing person in the family.
gadadhoon 1 year ago 3
I remember him as Corky. That was a class show.
INDIANBLANKET 2 years ago 3
i saw this at school!
transfan216 2 years ago
very good video!!
krizzzztine 2 years ago 2
krizzzztine, thank you!
rosaryfilms 2 years ago
People with Down syndrome overcome obsticles everyday that we take for granted. Chris Burke has been a great advocate for people with Down syndrome for so long and he has made a great difference in the way a lot of people views those with Down syndrome. I resect him for having such a drive to succeed in what he wants to do no matter what the general popluation wants to believe are his abilities.
ajashmead 2 years ago 24
I'm with you dude!
boyoedge 2 years ago
He has over come such an obsatacle and he has gone after what he wanted and achieved it.
How pitiful it is for us to whine about a small obstacle we face and let it get in the way of achieving our goals.
People with Down Syndrome earn my respect the second i meet one.
God Bless those with mental disabilities
ericf161 2 years ago 3
Eric, what pedantic and empty rhetoric. No one deserves respect just for having Down Syndrome. It's like being born black or female or deaf. Your "respect" is only slightly better than pity. Chris Burke is a human being who had challenges like everyone. Having a chromosomal difference doesn't make him a hero. He's a well-spoken guy and a great representative. Stop acting like being a functional human with DS is some astonishing feat. It's insulting.
schaustniche 2 years ago 2
@schaustniche
1) by seeing the videos you have on your account, i dont really think you should be the one telling me about being disrespectful and empty. 2) I respect him because he has become so sucessful in an industry that is very hard to survive in while having down syndrome.3) I just really like people with down syndrome and i want to volunteer this summer somehow for people with disabilities. so IM SORRY for being passionate about something4) calm down...you dont gotta say all that crap
ericf161 2 years ago
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schaustniche 2 years ago
@schaustniche having down syndrome is far different than "being born black or female or deaf" First consider more than half the world's population are female, there are over 1.3 billion black people, and 70 million deaf individuals worldwide. There are only around 1 million people living with down syndrome in the entire world. You are insulting to 1 million people. Having down syndrome is NOT a challenge faced by everyone. You try and go ONE day having down syndrome. You're a disgusting person.
collegefilm101 1 year ago
Corky from Life Goes On !!! I love that guy!!! Your the BEST, Chris !!!!!
angienike 2 years ago 2
Chris
GodofCod93 2 years ago
Well said Chris Burke , never let go of your show biz dream & you already have my admiration....
a8127 2 years ago
I've been hearing Positive moments about Chris Burke that he has down syndrome at the Rehabiliation programs and I do believe everyone has an advocate right to share their disability to out to the whole world.
I have down syndrome but not mosaic and I look nortmal like others do.
DannyLovesOregon 2 years ago 2
Thank you!
Wonderful speech! :o)
PerrrsianBelle 2 years ago 2
He is so cute!! V handsome and I hear what he's saying it's about ability awareness not dis-ability
Solmefun 2 years ago 2
God Bless you Chris. Such a great heart and actor ! We love you !
Seansmom1989 2 years ago 2
he is awesome! i remember when he was on life goes on. I never missed it, soley because of him. he's such an inspiration! YOU ROCK. i would love to see him in person!
Bionchis007 2 years ago 2
Good for him: I love the way he wants to carry on with his passion and i hope it turns out well for him.
andalite191294 2 years ago 2
That's really cool! He's a good guy.
basschik509 2 years ago 2
I like him, hes a good guy!
Waynereich 2 years ago
WOW. He is incredibly articulate! Very eye opening.
cfbwaysinger 2 years ago
Don't Judge By Appearance, DS People are Very Nice Generally.
FrostbittenFilms 2 years ago
this guy seems very smart! god bless him
xXkenziegurl00Xx 2 years ago 2
i was previously ignorant about DS, as i grew older i learned more about it, and it is clear that many with the disability actually are smart and achieve a lot, which is great, People should not be so quick to judge people who are different, The classic phrase don't judge a book by it's cover comes to mind, which is true for most things in life.
Moffi9000 2 years ago
You are SO right. You would believe it, but I have a disablity. It's a social disability.
heavymetalrulz123 2 years ago
i was simply reacting to your use of the word "retarded" which has no current clinical or medical use. that's all.
the terms "mentally retarded" or "retarded" are not used anymore by up to date people in the medical field, just as "mongoloid" is no longer used. i only ever hear the words "retarded" or "retard" used as an insult, and even when it is not, it is still heard by most people that way. i'm sure you don't mean to promote ignorance or bigotry, and i apologize if i misunderstood.
johnnysweetness 2 years ago
Really? I meant mentally retarded people. Excuse my ignorance if I didn't know. I usually don't like to use degrading words to insult.
heavymetalrulz123 2 years ago
"person with DS" is the proper distinction... and there is no need to insult anyone, unless they start wars or do some other real-life evil (bush, kissinger, wolfowitz, mcnamara, we're looking right at you). it's much more rewarding to be kind and constructive, but it also requires one to be brave and get past your limitations... like what Mr. Burke has done in his life.
johnnysweetness 2 years ago
I know what DS is. I said excuse my ignornace. Look, why do you keep on coming back to me on this topic? I don't think about this much at all. I understand what you're saying and I'm not angry. I get it.
heavymetalrulz123 2 years ago
cool. thanks, i misunderstood part of your last comment, that's all. peace.
johnnysweetness 2 years ago
I am glad we straghtened things out. I wasn't trying to be difficult. Thanks for understanding.
heavymetalrulz123 2 years ago
causing trouble? of course i am. the less scum on youtube like you the better. so, do you like the taste of stormdarkness cawk? LOL
Fallconn2 2 years ago
Moffi, that is so true.
tototo12341 2 years ago
Society loves to put a limit on what people with ds can achieve, and it's great to see them be proven wrong.
SarahLee1 2 years ago 13
Wow i think I'm inspired, This video is awesome, I wish there are ways we can help.
I slighty teared.
Jer0maru 2 years ago 3
you're so amazing pal.
whiteknightrey 2 years ago 2
This made me sad.
linguotherobot 2 years ago
Thanks for this. I saw this on the NDSS website but I wanted to find it to present in my psychology class as I am presenting a study on DS patients. Thanks!
jtbaski1 2 years ago 2
jtbaski1, you are welcome!
rosaryfilms 2 years ago
This guys seems pretty intelligent dispite you can tell he looks like ds I would never thought he had it, Hes more on the ball than me lol!
manhead3 2 years ago
This brings up a very interesting question. Would Chris be considered a genius in DS circles? Does anyone know Chris's IQ?
crumbfish 2 years ago
the "Intelligence quota" tests, and IQ "score", are completely useless when applied to many people, and certainly that is true for people with DS. IQ tests are based on having a great ability to communicate. one of the greatest challenges faced by people with DS is the impairment of their communication abilities. in other words, they have much more intelligence and understanding than they are able to communicate. thus IQ tests fail them, and are an inappropriate measure of their intelligence.
johnnysweetness 2 years ago
Are there different levels of down syndrome? Because it sounds like this guy has a more mild form then others.
actionist2009 2 years ago
Wow, I am amazed he has such a good vocabulary. Not many people with DS can talk so well, I am impressed.
JordoBep 2 years ago
He has better social skils then me!
actionist2009 2 years ago
My daughter has DS. She's only 4 months old.
rddaos 2 years ago
Wow, that's really awesome. It makes me feel so inspired...I have a brother with autism and my heart just aches to see him be so restricted by his disability. But this man with DS proves that people can rise above their disabilities and defy the odds. Thank you so much for this video.
Stepy2165 2 years ago
Stepy2165, thank you for your comments.
rosaryfilms 2 years ago
theyre two completley different conditions. i have aspbergers. i have nothing against DS, but please dont compare with DS to autistics
gerryono 2 years ago
Wow, that was great. Thank you.
LittleJoe2006 2 years ago
LittleJoe2006, you are welcome!
rosaryfilms 2 years ago
He is great in every way.
richfofo 2 years ago
very well spoken
echosaisis 2 years ago
I have to say that I've never seen someone like this man (Chris Burke, I believe his name is) before. As soon as started watching this, I was kind of inspired. Chris's intelligence shines through his disability in this PSA, and he seems like a great role model for everyone with Down Syndrome. He seems to have overcome his disability almost as best as it can be. I admire him for that.
BlorgenSnarf 2 years ago 3
this is my cousin!
88whitecave88 2 years ago
rosaryfilms, thank you.
FamilyGuyFan2009 2 years ago
FamilyGuyFan2009, you are welcome! and thank you for watching!
rosaryfilms 2 years a