'Oh gawd, Gerry in a bikini' etc comments - sincere or 'Listen to how funny I am!!'
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'Oh gawd, Gerry in a bikini' etc comments - sincere or 'Listen to how funny I am!!'
Sobaditsgood | Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 07:29 am     Hi all, Loving the board again this year. This is hands down the BEST BB board online. I've been wondering about something. Often people make comments about Gerry's appearance being so awful they can't stand it or don't want to see it, etc. Like when there's a competition involving the guys in bikinis or something like that. HG will make "funny" comments like "That's more than I needed to see!" or one of the guys will say "If I have to see Gerry topless for one more day...." or whatever. I've also noticed on the boards some viewers making similar comments. My question is, how often do you think these are sincere comments and how often just said to be "funny" or because they figure that's what you're "supposed" to do, make fun of the person with the less than perfect body? I ask this because IMO Gerry is not hugely obese, he's overweight but by no means is he disgusting or repulsive to look at. I'd rather look at his real body than Tonya's fake b@@bs, but all depends on your taste I guess. I'm just wondering if you guys have any thoughts on it - not just in the BB house but in general when people automatically pipe up to make these comments, are they real or just to draw attention to the person speaking so people will think he or she is "funny"? |
Eliz87 | Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 07:42 am     I think in most cases it's probably just good-natured teasing. However, to be truly repulsed by someone else's body is pretty shallow and sad. I mean, why should anyone really care what "goods" someone else has (or doesn't have)? I think that comments like that probably stem from self-doubt and insecurity, and offer self-affirmation that one is really "better" than another. In either case, for anyone to spout off and say anything would tip me off to believe that he or she is a complete bonehead. lol There's lots more things to worry about in a person than physical imperfections. |
Cliotheleo | Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 08:35 am     Not to mention all the comments HERE about Tonja's enhancements. (whoops, I think I just mentioned it) |
Maris | Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 08:44 am     I have to admit, that Gerry is a turn off to me. It isnt so much that he is large but it is the combination of being large and soooooooooooo light skinned. It just isnt attractive to watch him without his shirt. I am a little on the heavy side and there is no way I would wear a bikini and I usually wear a t-shirt over a bathing suit. I also look at him in the same blue shorts or grey sweats day after day and wonder are they the same clothes he is putting on every day. I honestly have not seen him take a shower all week but I admit I have not been watching the feeds 24/7. I am pretty sure he is not showering every day. I have seen him shave his head. I saw him take some chips out of a bag and lick his hands and then put his hands back in the bag. Yes he does wash his hands when he goes to the bathroom but what he does is just shake his hands under water, he doesnt use soap, he just wets his hands and he doesnt use a towel to dry them he wipes them on his shorts. Its the whole package and what is so strange is he makes such a big deal about ants and being clean. He eats without a plate and lets crumbs drop on the floor. I realize there are a lot of people here who may think I am shallow but that is just what I see. |
Oregonfire | Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 08:51 am     I agree Maris. He is a bit nasty, especially that pasty color. That being said, I'm sure that seeing me on camera would be nasty at times too. There is NO WAY you would get me into a bikini, peanut butter or otherwise! |
Resortgirl | Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 09:03 am     I don't agree that Gerry is nasty to look at. We have a huge range of people out on our beach right now, all shapes and sizes, and it's 92 degrees out. I sure don't expect them to wear tshirts or coverups just because they are overweight or "pasty". Personally I would rather see "real" - "average" looking people on the show with above average intelligence, then a bunch of "model" types that only know how to discuss smut! Of course, as always, this is JMHO!! ;-) |
Sobaditsgood | Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 09:29 am     Yeah, Resortgirl what you said is kind of how I feel about it too. I just honestly am not grossed out or repulsed by overweight people, even those who might be a lot bigger than Gerry. That's why I asked, because I can't tell if some people REALLY are grossed out or if it's just a thing people say because it's the popular thing to make "funny" comments or whatever. re: Pasty skin color etc.. people have their preferences about stuff like this. Some people thnk a really dark tan on a white person looks great and others think it looks ridiculous. I know men who think very pale women (which is the much nicer way of saying "pasty" hah!) are the hottest thing ever, so it's like they say, no accounting for taste - whatever floats your boat, fine by me! I really do agree with you Resortgirl, I am just fascinated by people in general and that includes body shapes, sizes, etc. The more variety the more interesting it is, to me. |
Maris | Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 09:35 am     As I said, its the whole package. It isn't just his appearance it is also his habits |
Ryanc2002 | Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 09:44 am     Couldn't you say the same about Gerry's appearance in the bikini to begin with? I mean he's doing the same thing: "Look at me, look at me." And to answer your question, I have no desire to see him, or any other guy in that house for that matter in a bikini. Hell scratch that. I don't wanna see any guy on the PLANET in a bikini. |
Sobaditsgood | Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 09:56 am     Hey again Maris, I haven't seen any of the live feeds but have read some comments about Gerry's habits. The thing of eating chips, licking fingers, going back in bag ... well, uh, I guess I don't think that's incredibly gross and frankly find it hard to believe that "most people" do things differently in their everyday lives, is super diligent about washing hands every time they do something, etc. I just don't believe the average person is that conscientious about that stuff, I thnk it's because these people are being scrutinized so closely that if they are NOT super diligent, it sticks out like a sore thumb. (But then, I never have understood why people get so freaked out about "double dipping", so maybe that makes me "gross" I dunno.) Wiping hands on shorts when they're wet - I confess, I do that a lot. Or my tshirt, whatever. Is that really such a huge hygiene crime? Really?? Things involving bodily fluids (incl. ear/nose stuff, not to be too graphic) now THAT I can understand... but the rest of it just doesn't add up to "gross" for me. Ryan - the bikini/Gerry thing I meant was when they had the challenge shown on TV with the big clear thing full of green slime or whatever it was.. that was not Gerry deliberately saying 'Look at me' he was just playing the game as required. I haven't seen any footage yet of him deliberately doing that sort of thing, though I'm sure he probably has -- but I'd seriously doubt it's because he truly believes the majority of folks would find him attractive that way, even if he has no problem with his own body he knows full well it's not the kind of body that most people consider preferable. Maybe it was him making fun of himself because he knew others would do it anyway. Ha, your comment about not wanting to see any guy in a bikini, no argument from me! Men in thongs, especially, I find very unappealing --- and I don't care WHAT kind of body they have. Now that I think of it though, same thing goes for women. (Obviously I am in a distinct minority in not lusting for at least two of the men and/or all but one of the women in the house.........!) |
Delilah | Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 11:39 am     Please don't take away my right to express my silly sense of humor! I laugh at myself too you know |
Resortgirl | Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 12:11 pm     Delilah, I would never take away that right! I love silly senses of humor! The only thing I don't like is that if people focus too much on the outer package of a person they miss out on the inner. Personally, I try to stay slim and in good shape. But I do that for myself, not to impress others. And I hope people still want to get know the "real" me! The point of the show and our message board, I believe is to have a debate about the people that have put themselves out there for public scrutiny on Big Brother. I just hope that we all remember that they are "real" human beings and that we don't go too far in our critism. Especially about the things they have no control over, such as appearance. ;-) |
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