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TV ClubHouse: Archive: Archive One: Gerry's tearful morning: Archive through August 27, 2002

Saggkl

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 01:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Did I miss someone trashing Marc? I never heard anyone say anything that came close to what Marcellus spewed out with Amy that night. And she seemed to enjoy it to no end. Laughing up a storm. And CBS editing of Gerry the other night was uncalled for. The tune today is anything for ratings. If they had even shown a little bit of the other house guests quirks it may have been a little more palatable but I doubt it.

Sheila494

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 01:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
poor gerry..i feel so bad for him..he has been treated terribly since he been in that house.and i hate it because i think hes a pretty good guy..i sure hope that his family advises him not to view those tapes of the show after he leaves.

Texastillie

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 01:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
BB, I agree totally with your posts.

As far as signing on for this kind of bashing, sure, they knew they were fair game with the other HGs and with the internet, for that matter. But I doubt any of them imagined that BB/CBS would make a special effort to single one of them out for embarrassment.

Even when Chiara was acting like trash, they portrayed her as free-spirited and Amy as a prude.

Even when Lisa had something gross on her rear, she was spared the viewing public saying "Ewwwww!"

ALL of them have exhibited poor hygiene at some time or other (double-dipping, etc.) but that has not been emphasized.

Marcellas has been absolutely vile in his remarks about Gerry, but it is BB/CBS who has been unfair to Gerry and I have wondered why. What are they trying to do as far as Gerry is concerned?

I can't imagine anyone wanting to sign up to compete after this year.

Draheid

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 01:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
fan
Looks like this is needed!

Woodpecke®

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 01:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Marcellus has gotten a free pass. His comments defy logic. This board has finally caught up to him though. The first week he was in the house, I was revolted about his backstabbing of Gerry. And his sexual stories. I was told by many that I was a homophobe and that I must be racist.

Cajunrambler

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 01:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Who knows, maybe Gerry and his family gave CBS permission to portray him the way he did. I have a lot of respect for Gerry for at least trying and playing this game.

Maybe what bothers him is that he knows he going, but for the wrong reasons. If he was leaving for strategic reasons, he would be fine with that. However, being voted out simply because the others hates his guts, thanks to Marcellus, is a bitter pill to swallow. Maybe they are tears of joy of getting out and being back with a loving family.

But on a more positive note, it was gracious for the HGs to donate their money for his anniversary.

Strange people!

Wedge

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 01:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
BTW I know that posters who know me KNEW I was being sarcastic...nobody should ever be trashed for their lifestyle..period. So lets stop.
Just seesm that as of late there are some super negative posters...cant we just have FUN again. And as for Ger he will be fine he was the one person that went in their with a very strong identity. He will be just fine.

Peace

Laffy

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 01:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
when we come to this board, or watch the live feeds, or read the lfp's, we are watching a "game." i've noticed that many of the lfps speculate on what a hg may be thinking when that person is quiet, and truthfully, we have no idea.

my guess is that they spend most of their wuiet time thinking about their lives and families, and NOT the other hgs or the game. it is us who are 100% into the "game" aspect, not them. they are living their lives and being themselves, as well as playing the game.

my point is that we have NO IDEA what gerry was crying about and all this speculation is pointless. in order to have any idea what he is thinking we would have to be in his shoes, isolated from family and friends and any semblance of normal life. then what would we be thinking about during the down times when the game isn't really going full speed?

probably a lot of reasons for tears now and then.

Hosewater

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 01:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Maybe it's quite simple... Maybe Gerry is crying because he really really wanted that half-million dollars!

Ya think?

Hosewater

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 01:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
moneybag
Mmmmmmmmmm... money.....

Yup, that would make cry. Bigtime tears, rolling down my cheeks. Wailing sobs throughout the night.

Lombadier

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 02:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Marcellas was my favorite HG for about three weeks. Once I was able to see and hear the venomous comments he has made toward another HG, I totally changed my mind regarding him. Same goes for Amy. I know Gerry will probably watch the tapes of the show, and be a little hurt by what has been said about him, but no permanent damage will be done. He'll get over it in time. He has the love and support of his family and friends, and that's all that will really matter to him. I wish the man well.

Lombadier

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 02:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL, good point, Hosewater. I might cry too if I were so close to half a million dollars and lost it.

Onlyhuman

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 02:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well said, Laffy!

Interpretations are not necessarily bad. I think threads that ask...I wonder why... are fantastic, because it invites many ideas and makes us look at all sides of a picture.

But so often people just make assumptions...Roddy is doing this because...or Jason is angry at Danielle, I can see by the look on his face. Then suddenly we have a whole thread about why Jason is mad at Danielle, when, in fact, he might just have gas. We start using our interpretations as facts and base our opinions on them, blocking out other input that might contradict the assumptions.

I guess what I'm just saying is that it might be helpful in understanding these people if we spent more time observing and less time jumping to conclusions.

Wedge

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 02:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
BINGO Onlyhuman!
:)

Csnog

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 02:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree, Gerry will be just fine whe he leaves.

Every HG knows what will happen when they sign up to do this show.

Some of them are better people than others and this is why we watch the show.

I do get upset when we" along with the HG's trash the people on the show and I don't like how they (BB) edits and the DR playing with their heads.

Gerrys family know what kind of person he is and I don't think Gerry will have any problems when he goes to their waiting arms.

Jmm

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 02:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
While Gerry's feelings may be hurt when he sees what has been said about him, he will be fine.

I work at a high school and spend a lot of time working with our special ed co-ordinator, and I can tell you that sp ed teachers see things much differently than we do. They have to be able to cut through all the BS and get to what is important. You have to be a very special person (with a unique sense of humor) to work with these children.

This may be the very differences that cause so much controversy with Gerry's behavior. They don't always react to people the way we do, they don't always see things the way the rest of us do but that doesn't mean that their way is wrong. They do tend to get closer to their students than other teachers simply because they often spend all day with the same kids where other teachers see their students only one period a day. (I think this accounts for his casual way around some HG's that they think is creepy).

So please, when you are questioning Gerry's different reaction to situations keep in mind the job he does and how it may be reflecting on his behavior on the show.

Theo17

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 02:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
What about his kids though?

Jmm

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 02:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The kids that I know who's parents work in special ed are probably some of the most well adjusted kids I've ever met. They spend a lot of time with their parents and know that it takes all kinds to make the world go round. This is not to say that they won't be hurt by what is being said about their dad, but I think that they will be able to see it for what it is -- people who just don't understand someone who is a little different. I think that Gerry and his wife are probably very tolerant of others and that this has been taught to their children as well.

Remember, his wife laughed about the hand washing thing and said she was always after him about that.

Beagle

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 02:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The hand washing thing I can understand, I would have laughed it off to if Gerry was my husband. But all the terrible things that have been said about him will hurt his family. Well adjusted or not, it's gotta hurt. JMO

Kailas

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 02:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Everyone keeps talking about how the HOUSE GUESTS have trashed Gerry. He has been singled out and trashed by CBS and CBS ONLY. If their editors set out to trash any other house guest, they have enough footage to splice together and do it. During this long time together, there have been enough comments to feature ANYBODY in the house. This is how propaganda works. Repeat it out of context enough and people will believe it. I feel sorry for him, as I would anybody victimized in this way.

Ocean_Islands

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 03:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It's really a disgusting low by CBS, I have to say. There's more than enough material to go around without stooping so low.

Draheid

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 03:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Just FYI, CBS is NOT doing the editing on the show, it is strictly Arnold Shapiro Productions and they are the real culprits in how the show is put together. In fact, CBS is paying ASP for the show! Just thought that might be of value to know. FWIW

Zeyna

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 03:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I can understand CBS showing some clips of Gerry. It was an issue in the house, but I really wish they followed that with all the nasty things the other HGs do as well. This way it would have been a little lighter and would point out the hypocracy of it all. It would also give the HGs a chance to see how wrong the bashing was when they get out and "watch the tapes".

Willsfan

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 03:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Gerry was different from George and Kent, he should have made it further in the game and would have except for Marcellas.
I hope when Gerry is gone BB will turn their editing toward the quirks and many sides of Marcellas. They could have a field day with him!

Maris

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 03:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I would differ with your view Wills, and say that he would have made it further except for Danni. If you look at the feeds you will see that Danni was behind every significant event regarding Gerrys habits: Underwear washing, popcorn bowl and handwashing. Danni was the string puller there and she appealed directly to the germophobe. Just like she is now talking to Marcellas about amy getting fat. She knows what strings to pull.