The Golden Bachelor

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Doesn't it seem suspicious to any of you that Gerry would allegedly balk at a woman's 10 lbs of weight, when his wife was not a skinny mini? And his daughters aren't skinny either?

I mean, we don't know what is real or not, but that part of the story doesn't ring true to me. I don't think you can be as "sensitive" as Gerry presents on GB and be freaked out about 10 lbs.

As for the rest of it, who knows. Part of a story can be true, while the context can be misleading. Maybe he did expect the person (if it happened at all) to pay a portion of the mortgage. Maybe he said "let's split the expenses..."

I don't know. But, I don't take this dirt as truth until there is more proof. There have been other "stories" about Gerry that have been disproved. Like he had an affair at work and he's an alcoholic. Neither of which were true. So, just b/c someone says X and some media reports it, doesn't mean it is all true.

It's generally a good idea to hold off on judgment until you hear both sides or see actual proof.

My guess is that it was more than 10 pounds, and that it was a sensitive issue for him because his wife had gained so much weight (and was formerly skinny) and he didn't like it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Doesn't it seem suspicious to any of you that Gerry would allegedly balk at a woman's 10 lbs of weight, when his wife was not a skinny mini? And his daughters aren't skinny either?

I mean, we don't know what is real or not, but that part of the story doesn't ring true to me. I don't think you can be as "sensitive" as Gerry presents on GB and be freaked out about 10 lbs.

As for the rest of it, who knows. Part of a story can be true, while the context can be misleading. Maybe he did expect the person (if it happened at all) to pay a portion of the mortgage. Maybe he said "let's split the expenses..."

I don't know. But, I don't take this dirt as truth until there is more proof. There have been other "stories" about Gerry that have been disproved. Like he had an affair at work and he's an alcoholic. Neither of which were true. So, just b/c someone says X and some media reports it, doesn't mean it is all true.

It's generally a good idea to hold off on judgment until you hear both sides or see actual proof.

My guess is that it was more than 10 pounds, and that it was a sensitive issue for him because his wife had gained so much weight (and was formerly skinny) and he didn't like it.

Yeah, look, the proof is in his final two: a fitness specialist with a perfect body and a borderline-anorexic. His preference is for close to zero body fat. And he clearly wasn't madly in love with his wife in their later years, given that he was looking to have sex with someone so soon after her death. I have no trouble believing this detail, though I doubt it's the whole story of the problems in their relationship.

[Anonymous]

This guy got such a glow-up, was really not even attractive before the caps, tan, hair color, and bespoke suits. The tool in the Hooters shirt on the motorcycle is the real him. He's a good performer, that's pretty much it. A typical self-centered Leo that loves to be on stage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t know if anybody noticed after reading that article how he perked up when he learned what a success to Teresa was in her field and probably realizes she has money. I think that was the clincher for him that made it for him.
Leslie has no money I think she’s just been an average person but Teresa is she’s old she’s vulnerable and if he was as unkind as I think he is to lead her on now that he realizes she was a professional and has a nice bank account he will show who he really is
what kind of a man has a woman move in with him and make her pay half the rent
are you kidding me
she should’ve charged him every time she had to go to bed with him Instead
Who wants a man like that?
nobody !

I mentioned this a couple of weeks ago, that he was attracted to Teresa's financial smarts. He's a 72 yo with no pension, living on SS and Medicare. Someone who can bring in some money is very attractive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t know if anybody noticed after reading that article how he perked up when he learned what a success to Teresa was in her field and probably realizes she has money. I think that was the clincher for him that made it for him.
Leslie has no money I think she’s just been an average person but Teresa is she’s old she’s vulnerable and if he was as unkind as I think he is to lead her on now that he realizes she was a professional and has a nice bank account he will show who he really is
what kind of a man has a woman move in with him and make her pay half the rent
are you kidding me
she should’ve charged him every time she had to go to bed with him Instead
Who wants a man like that?
nobody !

I mentioned this a couple of weeks ago, that he was attracted to Teresa's financial smarts. He's a 72 yo with no pension, living on SS and Medicare. Someone who can bring in some money is very attractive.

Well, maybe that's a fair bargain! She gets his time, attention, and companionship. He gets a more stable financial future (although he seems to be stable enough -- has a house to live in, and low-cost hobbies that he can afford on his own). I mean -- if it makes THEM happy, then why can't we all be happy for them?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t know if anybody noticed after reading that article how he perked up when he learned what a success to Teresa was in her field and probably realizes she has money. I think that was the clincher for him that made it for him.
Leslie has no money I think she’s just been an average person but Teresa is she’s old she’s vulnerable and if he was as unkind as I think he is to lead her on now that he realizes she was a professional and has a nice bank account he will show who he really is
what kind of a man has a woman move in with him and make her pay half the rent
are you kidding me
she should’ve charged him every time she had to go to bed with him Instead
Who wants a man like that?
nobody !

Omg. He was SO into Theresa when she was talking about her job and how successful she was. It was like his eyes had $$$$$ in them. He doesn’t seem successful or great with women in general. The ladies dodged a bullet. Hopefully Theresa will too!!!

[Anonymous]

For all those piling on Gerry, ... just wondering how your ex-husband/boyfriend/girlfriend would describe his/her relationship with you and how the break up went down.

Most likely, your EX wouldn't see the past the same way you did.

The article makes it sound very cruel that the meals were paid "dutch" -- i.e. each one pays for their own. (ooo... that Gerry sure is a moocher!). It makes it sound cruel that both parties were going to pay a share of the housing costs. (he's so selfish!)

She had to pack all of her stuff BY HERSELF and fell down the steps! Well... did you help your ex- pack up his/her stuff when you broke up? Of course not.

When you separate the details from the smear, there's not a lot here. Basically, this woman may have been a former girlfriend. It didn't work out. They broke up. She even says that he helped her get to her car and said that he wished it hasn't turned out that way. That's not exactly what a callous bastard says when he is kicking someone to the curb, is it?

I wonder if this media publication is putting this hit piece out the day before the finale, as a desperate attempt to boost their clicks and advertising revenue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This guy got such a glow-up, was really not even attractive before the caps, tan, hair color, and bespoke suits. The tool in the Hooters shirt on the motorcycle is the real him. He's a good performer, that's pretty much it. A typical self-centered Leo that loves to be on stage.

Teeth caps? Interesting. Hadn’t considered that. Any pictures of his teeth before?

[Anonymous]

https://share.newsbreak.com/5jb1a7lv

Is this reliable news that Jerry dated a few women after his wife’s passing and one was live in for nearly years?

If so, I suspect that Golden Bachelor honchos were responsible for cultivating an image designed to garner maximum public approval …

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For all those piling on Gerry, ... just wondering how your ex-husband/boyfriend/girlfriend would describe his/her relationship with you and how the break up went down.

Most likely, your EX wouldn't see the past the same way you did.

The article makes it sound very cruel that the meals were paid "dutch" -- i.e. each one pays for their own. (ooo... that Gerry sure is a moocher!). It makes it sound cruel that both parties were going to pay a share of the housing costs. (he's so selfish!)

She had to pack all of her stuff BY HERSELF and fell down the steps! Well... did you help your ex- pack up his/her stuff when you broke up? Of course not.

When you separate the details from the smear, there's not a lot here. Basically, this woman may have been a former girlfriend. It didn't work out. They broke up. She even says that he helped her get to her car and said that he wished it hasn't turned out that way. That's not exactly what a callous bastard says when he is kicking someone to the curb, is it?

I wonder if this media publication is putting this hit piece out the day before the finale, as a desperate attempt to boost their clicks and advertising revenue.

It’s not going Dutch that’s the issue, it’s him needing to pretend that he was paying.
It’s also not that he dated or lived with anyone but that he claimed not to.

As for my exes, I know that one would say I broke up with him coldly. It was my first relationship at 19 and I actually still feel bad about it thirty years later. The rest were all mutual or they decided they weren’t into me anymore. I’m still in touch with most of them.

[Anonymous]

Haven't you been out at a restaurant where you each paid your share, but one used cash and the other took the cash and paid the total on a credit card? Maybe to get points? Maybe because you wanted the cash and didn't want to go to the ATM?

See what I mean? The same actions can be described in a horrible way or a perfectly normal way!

They went dutch except on special occasions when he would take her out. From the article, they make it sound cheapskate-ish. But, another way to read it is that they weren't financially dependent on each othet, but Gerry was the more generous of the two!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Haven't you been out at a restaurant where you each paid your share, but one used cash and the other took the cash and paid the total on a credit card? Maybe to get points? Maybe because you wanted the cash and didn't want to go to the ATM?

See what I mean? The same actions can be described in a horrible way or a perfectly normal way!

They went dutch except on special occasions when he would take her out. From the article, they make it sound cheapskate-ish. But, another way to read it is that they weren't financially dependent on each othet, but Gerry was the more generous of the two!

He would make her pay him in advance and he’d pay the cheque, because he’s an insecure chauvinist. If splitting costs was the issue, they’d just split the bill or they’d take turns.

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Also, am I the only person who finds it hard to tell Faith & Leslie apart? [/quote]

No I agree. It's the similar hair colour and same shaped nose job and lip filler. And Kathy looks EXACTLY like Caitlyn Jenner; it's shocking- even down to the shoulder-stooped posture.

Theresa looks like a haunted ventriloquist's dummy with her frozen smile and tiny shiny eyes.

I can't remember any of these ladies names so I have to pull up the 'cast' site every week to remember names. In that way it is a little boring/hard to follow if I am not remembering them at this point in the show.

I am enjoying me some Susan. The first night she was on, she struck me as gay, but I figured I must be wrong if she's on the show... but after that game of spill your secrets/eat your ice cream/get diarrhea (sorry Sandra, that was likely too soon), when she copped to lady experiences I was like ok- yup. She needs someone who matches her natural comfort level, open personality and fun level and that ain't Gerry.

PS NBC I had the same gay vibe/what are you doing here feeling when Colton was on. They should hire me to screen for straight people if people are seeking out straight people.

PS I know is name is pronounced "Gary" yet I think "Jerry" every time I see it spelled.[/quote]

PS...it's ABC, not NBC.

PS...it's pronounced GEAR-EE, Not Gary or Jerry. I heard him explain it to Kimmel.[/quote]

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Doesn't it seem suspicious to any of you that Gerry would allegedly balk at a woman's 10 lbs of weight, when his wife was not a skinny mini? And his daughters aren't skinny either?

I mean, we don't know what is real or not, but that part of the story doesn't ring true to me. I don't think you can be as "sensitive" as Gerry presents on GB and be freaked out about 10 lbs.

As for the rest of it, who knows. Part of a story can be true, while the context can be misleading. Maybe he did expect the person (if it happened at all) to pay a portion of the mortgage. Maybe he said "let's split the expenses..."

I don't know. But, I don't take this dirt as truth until there is more proof. There have been other "stories" about Gerry that have been disproved. Like he had an affair at work and he's an alcoholic. Neither of which were true. So, just b/c someone says X and some media reports it, doesn't mean it is all true.

It's generally a good idea to hold off on judgment until you hear both sides or see actual proof.

My guess is that it was more than 10 pounds, and that it was a sensitive issue for him because his wife had gained so much weight (and was formerly skinny) and he didn't like it.

Re: class reunion -- isn't it plausible that the scenario was that the girlfriend assumed she'd be going to Gerry's HS reunion, and whatever their conversation (Girlfriend: do you think I should wear this?), Gerry felt uncomfortable taking her to his HS reunion where EVERYONE would know his late wife Toni (because they were HS sweethearts), and every conversation would involve Gerry explaining his relationship with the girlfriend, and Gerry said "well, to tell you the truth, I don't know if you should go to the reunion with me."

Girlfriend could see it as a rejection/judgment of her status in the relationship, and explain it to herself as his judgment on her weight. But, to me, it rings more true that he wouldn't want her to attend with him because all of the people there were his and Toni's friends, and he just wasn't ready to publicize the girlfriend there.

See, a lot of situation can be told in a way that Gerry is a total dick or totally neutral. The guy talks like big bird, and is super sensitive. I have a hard time believing that he just flat out told her she was 10 lbs too fat to be seen with.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For all those piling on Gerry, ... just wondering how your ex-husband/boyfriend/girlfriend would describe his/her relationship with you and how the break up went down.

Most likely, your EX wouldn't see the past the same way you did.

The article makes it sound very cruel that the meals were paid "dutch" -- i.e. each one pays for their own. (ooo... that Gerry sure is a moocher!). It makes it sound cruel that both parties were going to pay a share of the housing costs. (he's so selfish!)

She had to pack all of her stuff BY HERSELF and fell down the steps! Well... did you help your ex- pack up his/her stuff when you broke up? Of course not.

When you separate the details from the smear, there's not a lot here. Basically, this woman may have been a former girlfriend. It didn't work out. They broke up. She even says that he helped her get to her car and said that he wished it hasn't turned out that way. That's not exactly what a callous bastard says when he is kicking someone to the curb, is it?

I wonder if this media publication is putting this hit piece out the day before the finale, as a desperate attempt to boost their clicks and advertising revenue.

It’s not going Dutch that’s the issue, it’s him needing to pretend that he was paying.
It’s also not that he dated or lived with anyone but that he claimed not to.

As for my exes, I know that one would say I broke up with him coldly. It was my first relationship at 19 and I actually still feel bad about it thirty years later. The rest were all mutual or they decided they weren’t into me anymore. I’m still in touch with most of them.

Agree with this / the producers must have known and were manipulating audience into being more sympathetic by pretending he had not dated since his wife passed - but Gear-ie went along with the misrepresentation, which undermines his aw shucks persona. A live in lover of nearly two years should have been revealed and it is disrespectful to her also. He also misrepresented that he retired at 55, which is an odd public image to cultivate. Not many people retire that young. Who cares if he goes Dutch but why pretend otherwise?

I agree with PP that the actual conduct is not a big deal but the misrepresentations are.

On the other hand, Everyone has skeletons in their closet and these are not that bad I guess.

I am not a fan of telling multiple women that he loves them but on a show like this, it is probably unavoidable.

PP’s description of Theresa is tad mean but hilariously accurate - “haunted ventriloquist dummy.” I did not enjoy her personality due to insensitivity to others’ feelings when often boasting about her connection but hope that she and Gear-ee are happy together.