The Inbetweeners - Disability in media

Why is the clip funny?

The clip is funny because the Frisbee which they are playing with hits a disabled women on the head, but she wasn't expecting it so when it hits her she react and it creates an awkward situation for him and his friends. 

How is the disabled women being represented?

Because she is disabled she cannot control her reaction, so when she gets hit she becomes a victim and is helpless because she is in a wheelchair and cannot do anything about it. 

Are we meant to laugh at the disabled person?

No, we are supposed to support the disabled person feel sorry for them, and laugh at Will because they are stupid and can't throw. But you become shocked because it is an awkward situation as it hits her because she doesn't expect it. And on top of that the other women who is with her doesn't speak English so they might be deeply offended by the action. Even though he apologies he then takes the Frisbee back it looks like he is robbing her, and this makes the situation because it then makes the group of men who are playing football chase them. You're also supposed to laugh at the situation itself as the disabled person. 

Are they the 'butt' of the joke?

Initially yes, you are laughing at the disabled person because if it wasn't a disabled person it wouldn't be funny. However, as the situation unfolds you become more embarrassed for Will and begin to laugh at his misfortune and not that of the disabled woman.

How do you think disabled people respond to this? 

They might be offended because of how they are being portrayed because it is a very sensitive matter. But on the other hand they might enjoy it because the boys are getting chased because of that they did and their action afterwards.

Are we as a society cultivated to think we should pity the disabled? 

Yes, however media do not follow these rules of society. If this event was seen in public, the majority of people would help or seek to comfort any disabled person that is hurt. Also when the people playing football see the disable person in distress, they rush over to try and protect her. This shows chart people in society don't usually look 'down' upon disabled people as lessors, more as people who need extra care.