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Hello Vsauce, autistic here.

Going to be on some loud parties soon. I can tolerate the noise, but am trying to think of fidgeting tools that wouldn't look too out of place in a party when compared to my usual ones (broken Bic pens).

I'm thinking of something like jewellery or rings. Sadly my only ring looks too much like some wedding ring and that has been a problem in the past. Too bad, because it's a very pretty ring.

What are some (cheap!!!) tools y'all use?

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[-] un_mask_me@hexbear.net 5 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I carry a little squish toy in my pocket that I constantly mush and will show and tell if people are curious, but I also have had luck on Amazon and Etsy with 'fidget rings' that basically spin or click when you interact with them. Most of these are under $10, and can be found almost anywhere! There's also chewlery, but idk how well that will go at a party (unless some substances are involved lol)

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