QueenZone discussion #578209

Oberon wrote: This is a little delicate, so forgive me if this is taken the wrong way, but I was wondering if Fairy has been blind since birth, and if so, what image she/he has of Fred and the other boys? The image is so key, I was wondering if Fairy's perception is significantly different than those who are sighted as only having the music would be a totally different influence and experience of the band

flash00. wrote:

Oberon wrote: This is a little delicate, so forgive me if this is taken the wrong way, but I was wondering if Fairy has been blind since birth, and if so, what image she/he has of Fred and the other boys? The image is so key, I was wondering if Fairy's perception is significantly different than those who are sighted as only having the music would be a totally different influence and experience of the band

you should email fairy and ask her she dont bite well she bites me sometimes lol if your reading this fairy big kisses to ya xx

Fairy wrote: Ps. There's a good chance that I may acquire some sight in the future.

GreatKingSam wrote: Fenderek mate, I know what you're saying. However, I wondered how in her mind, from description and such, she percieves Freddie to look. Just something I wondered - how, when pushed, the human brain could manifest a visual based on only sound if you see what I mean.

Fairy wrote: Hi Arlene, hey you’re so well-informed!! My condition is called LCA, and it causes the malfunction of the retinal photoreceptors since birth, but the retina in my case still looks intact and healthy. There are different promising therapeutic options: one is the retinal chip you talk about, the device Stevy Wonder is being tested for at Johns Hopkins. It’s a bionic eye (so in this case I would become the bionic woman...watch out!). Another possible treatment will be gene therapy. This too may be in the near future but it may take a few more years. Another option is the transplantation of photoreceptors, but that seems the most remote option for now. Most researchers have no doubt now that soon treatment for such retinal diseases will be found. My biggest problem will be to “teach my brain” to interpret signals since I’m blind from birth. I can see light though, and they say this means my visual cortex and optic nerve are still active. If anyone is interested, though I’m sure you all have better things to do! I have a blog on LCA at link Arlene, do you know anything recent about Stevy Wonder at Johns Hopkins?? Ciao! Fairy

Fairy wrote: Thanks so much, Arlene!!! You're wonderful. I keep reading that the chip, or even gene therapy are most likely to benefit those who have had sight and not those who were blind from birth. I have no idea if I should consider myself to be totally blind or not, since I can see light very well (even the full moon), but I can see no shapes, so I don't know in which category that places me. If I get a chip that will allow me to see light and shade, I have no use of it! If I get a chip, or other treatment, which will allow me to at least see large objects, to me that would be cool. I take it that Sttevie Wonder is totally blind, i.e. he can't even see light, due to prematurity. I read in one of the articles you sent me that Stevie Wonder says his blindness was a gift of God. To me, my blindness is shit!! LOL. But I admire people who have learned to accept themselves like that. After all, for any person and about anything, acceptance is the sole key to happiness. Thanks again Fairy

Fairy wrote: Hi Oberon and all, sorry if I haven't replied sooner but these days I'm so busy I check the boards seldom, and I hardly ever check the personal section, though it sure is cute! As to the question, I used to be a bit bothered by such questions in the past, but as I grow older I realize that questions are natural and OK, and that it's actually by answering and by talking about these "delicate" issues that they cease to be delicate and become day-to-day life for everyone. So thanks for the question, actually Yes I'm blind since birth - I can see light well but that's not enough to see any image so yes, I have no image of Freddie as you have it. Since it's always been like this for me, I can't tell you if my perception of him and boys in general is different. All I can say is that we all perceive the world as we know it, so to me the perception I have of people is as complete as it can get for me. So I think you guys should tell me if you think that only having the music would be a very different experience of Queen. I personally think that we all experience things in our own way. The way you Oberon experience Queen will be different from anyone else on the forum, because of the way they interpret the lyrics, of the degree they know music, perceive images, etc. Some people are musicians and will mostly focus on the members' musical talents. The more poetic ones will pay more attention to the lyrics. Then there are the types who have the hots for band members because of their looks, and they don't give a damn what they sing about, or how they play instruments. So for everyone it is different. The lack of sight is only one reason why I perceive Queen differently from you or anyone else. Though I admit it may be an important factor. To me Freddie is present in my life as an energy. His spirit is near me. This is a dimension that I perceive - or believe to perceive - and I guess many people on this board do not perceive this dimension, so regardless of sight I would perceive him differently from you, just because of this gift, or of this belief, whatever it is. I don't know if this answers your questions, but you sure can ask more and I'll try to answer. I think this can be a good forum topic about how we all perceive Queen, and the world in general. Take care everyone Fairy Ps. There's a good chance that I may acquire some sight in the future. If it happens I'll certainly post on the forum!!! It will be so thrilling to see Freddie for the first time!!!! If I can I'll bring his picture with me so I will be the only person in the whole world who had him as her first sight! LOL

Fairy wrote: PS. off topic: re-reading this thread I remembered how Arlene could also be very nice.....

Lisser wrote:

Fairy wrote: PS. off topic: re-reading this thread I remembered how Arlene could also be very nice.....

Arlene is/was very nice, she was just full of poopy.

Lisser wrote: Do you have blue eyes Barry? I do and they are very light in color. I'm told that the pigment in blue eyes is very sensitive. I find that when I am driving during the day, the sunlight hurts my eyes very much, as do car headlights when I'm driving at night. I probably should say something to my Dr. about it but I figure I can tough it out for a little longer. Besides, what can they do about it? I am the way I am.

Togg wrote: "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt". Abraham Lincoln Yup right the second time, I knew I'd get it, my brain must be on backwards today!