Heard Gerrys speech..others are nitwits
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Heard Gerrys speech..others are nitwits
Foh4ever | Thursday, July 18, 2002 - 11:24 am     I agree with Eddie4legs (hehehe). In the days before the veto meeting, we heard all the hg's in the Sick Pack talking about how they felt secure; and that Gerry didn't have the audacity to throw the noms over. Lo & behold, they were wrong - and Gerry did what he felt was right, and it sent them all into a tizzy. I thought his speech was very well thought out, and *incredibly* ballsy... and not only that, but he didn't really point fingers at anyone other than himself. And I think Roddy hit the nail on the head with his DR entry, when he said that it may not have earned G any points in the game, but it did in the big picture (of life). The fact that Gerry hasn't lost sight of who he is, and what's important, speaks volumes about his character, and makes him one of my more respected, liked hgs. And as for it being a difference in age that caused the misunderstanding... I'm younger than any of the hg's in there, and I can say (from my POV), Gerry's speech wasn't coming from a "middle aged teacher", it was coming from a human being; but the receiving end has the mentality of a bunch of junior high nitwits. |
Faerygdds | Thursday, July 18, 2002 - 11:27 am     thank you FOH... you just gave me my first big laugh of the day with that last statement... and I needed to laugh... |
Gouraphik | Thursday, July 18, 2002 - 12:18 pm     I'm inclined to agree more with the sentiments brought up in Katrina and Faerygdds' posts. Yes, race and sexuality is a factor, although not the sole factor, and I feel that Gerry's sense of shame about what he felt he did was real. As I've said on other threads, however, Gerry is a theatrical actor who loves Shakespeare. Recall how many times he brings up "Hamlet". It's very possible that he was trying to pull off a Shakespearean soliloquy, with himself in the role of the tragic hero, a la Hamlet. Yes it's kind of cheesy, and if not pulled off with the utmost care a speech like that can seem lame and insincere (which it apparently did to quite a few people), but I think that with a good playwright or speechwriter in tow, Gerry could have had his "moment", and, ever the tragic hero, resign himself to his fate at the hands of the wily Josh (aka Josheph Stalin...hee hee), all the while furthering his dreams of Tony-award winning stardom as the audience watches, transfixed by his artistic prowess. Or maybe not. Sometimes I pull a Gerry and run off at the mouth too...please...(sob)...forgive me! |
Ginger | Thursday, July 18, 2002 - 12:23 pm     I agree with many of you, so sorry to reiterate. My sense of Gerry is that I've met people exactly like him over and over and over again. He seems to have fairly good intentions, but very little self-awareness. I was embarassed last night as I listened to him talking to Marc about his friends/family who are gay or black, and also as he gave his speech. I respect him more than I do the sex-pack, but I think he is basically in possession of an over-blown sense of self, which most likely is used to conceal an under-blown sense of self. I felt his humility was false, though I also believed that he thought himself utterly sincere. |
Abigail1970 | Thursday, July 18, 2002 - 12:32 pm     Just on a side note, did everyone feel as uncomfortable as I did watching Lori cry during her speech? That was REALLY hard to watch. |
Yuhuru | Thursday, July 18, 2002 - 01:01 pm     We have to remember that the reason Marcellas was put up was because Josh suggested it. Think about it...it's the first night. Who's going to go against the idea? If they do they have to explain it, why not Marcellas, etc. They may have to give more information away about themselves than they'd like. Josh and Marcellas got bad vibes from each other that night & Josh decided that he didn't like Marcellas and wanted him out. Actually it was a good move for him (I have to admit although I hate him). It sounded to me that Gerry easily jumped onto the bandwagon because of his own hang ups. I do think his speech was whack, and I think he's annoying. I'm so glad he used it & if he stays maybe people will be more apt to use it & the game will be interesting. |
Needmylifeback | Thursday, July 18, 2002 - 01:50 pm     I happen to think that Gerry's speach was sincere - I just think he probably wished he had said it a little bit differently. It went over the heads it was supposed to sink into. I find it curious that everyone "remembers" it was Gerry that started the "lets put up Marcellas" speach when in fact it was Josh...Makes you go HMMMMM.... I think that Gerry's talk about his nephews was to put across to his fellow HG's that he should have known better and spoken up initally when Josh suggested that it be Marcellas out the first week (wasn't this like the first hour in the house???) I would have liked Gerry to have said it a little differently ... I have a wonderful niece (who happens to be named after me) who happens to be adopted and happens to be 1/2 Phillipino and 1/2 Egyptian (a wonderful love story regarding her conception and birth in an embassy...but, that's a whole 'nother story.) Her skin color by result is quite dark and very beautiful - but, when ever I share pictures of her with my friends she is always my "wonderful neice" and rarely am I asked why her skin is a different color than mine. Gerry could have done better on that score..... |
Chance | Thursday, July 18, 2002 - 02:20 pm     I find it curious that everyone "remembers" it was Gerry that started the "lets put up Marcellas" speach when in fact it was Josh...Makes you go HMMMMM.... <---from needmylifeback I think Josh put that interpretation out to save his own a**. All of us "internet freaks" know differently. Josh lies like a rug. |
Snee | Thursday, July 18, 2002 - 02:30 pm     Jesse Wednesday, July 17, 2002 - 07:34 pm ------------------------------------------------------------------------ After only one week as a hamster, Gerry's entire moral, spiritual and political "meaning of life" has culminated in his "saving Marcellas" . . . will he be considered for the Nobel? right. i thought that was way over the top. i think he was sincere, but bizarre. the pressure's getting to him. |
Squaredsc | Thursday, July 18, 2002 - 02:48 pm     they are still nitwits. |
Costacat | Thursday, July 18, 2002 - 02:51 pm     I just watched last night's show. I don't think Gerry was as honest as he could be. And I really feel that his performance was WAY over the top. Did any of you notice how he did not make eye contact with anyone while he spoke? And how flamboyant and loud his speech was? I really don't think that race/sexual preference should have been brought up. I don't really think the other HG thought it was an issue. I really do think that they thought he was either not enjoying himself or something along those lines. |
Csnog | Thursday, July 18, 2002 - 03:02 pm     Ok I have to give my view. I think that Gerry had a revelation about his relationship with his own nephews. He may have found his soul getting to know Marcella. This was a conversation he should have had with him (M) not an announcment to the group. I do think that Josh has a hang up about blacks, making the black face joke in the house was uncalled for. |
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