As someone who is 'part of that thing', I am here to tell you that that portrayal was offensive, the name was offensive, and I would far rather have nothing than have a portrayal that excuses hate crimes against disabled people as 'just a joke'. Because calling someone names and pointing and laughing at them for their disability is bullying, not harmless fun, and it is not okay.

Also, being referred to as a 'thing'? Ties into a long, ugly history of dehumanising people with disabilities in order to justify discrimination and hate crimes against us. It's offensive as hell. Don't do it again.