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Josho · 09-22-2002, 11:35 AM

I read on the JUMPING THE SHARK website that Geri Jewell was roundly disliked by the cast, and that she was thrown off the set for telling Charlotte Rae to "kiss my crippled *ss." Is this true?

--Josho

Czas na Zywiec · 09-22-2002, 12:04 PM

For one, Geri was not cripled. She had Cerebal Palsy. So I don't believe she would say that. So no, I don't believe she said that. Sorry.

Josho · 09-22-2002, 12:46 PM

Prankster,

Actually, she is. "Crippled" (at least, according to the dictionaries I have in the house) all refer to a person or animal that is "disabled in a way that prevents normal motion of the limbs or body." CP certainly falls into this category of dysfunction, as do all other forms of palsy. The word is considered offensive but accurate.

But I'm sure it doesn't really matter whether the word fits. Let's say I have a disability and I feel that somebody is being patronizing to me, or otherwise unpleasant; I might well respond "kiss my crippled *ss" independent of whether or not *I* considered myself crippled, but rather on whether or not I feel that the OTHER PERSON considers me crippled. Similarly, if someone called me stupid, even if I don't think I'm stupid, I might reply, "Well, kiss my stupid *ss."

So I'm sure the question I posed originally has nothing to do with what people agree the textbook definition of "crippled" is, and is simply a matter of whether or not it actually happened.

--Josh

DarleneIllyria · 09-22-2002, 02:04 PM

I'm not sure about the Geri and Charlotte thing. I don't think it's true. Geri made so many guest shots on the show that it just couldn't of possibly been true.

I've got to give my own little example here. On the tv series Batman, the 2nd Mr. Freeze (Otto Perriminger (sp?) was never invited back again. He gave everybody on the set hell, from what I've heard and read over the years. I guess all of the cast members demanded that he never come back. Either that, or the writers saw how he was acting.

You see what I'm getting at? I just don't think it's true.

Ags2000 · 09-22-2002, 02:30 PM

Well I don't think it's true, but there is only one person on these boards that could tell us for sure and I haven't seen him lately...hmm...I wonder where he is?

D

FOLrocks1 · 09-22-2002, 03:56 PM

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Originally posted by Ags2000
Well I don't think it's true, but there is only one person on these boards that could tell us for sure and I haven't seen him lately...hmm...I wonder where he is?

D

Ags, what person are you talking about?

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 09-22-2002, 03:56 PM

....no....

Kay Scarpetta · 09-22-2002, 04:16 PM

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Originally posted by FOLrocks1
Ags, what person are you talking about?

TJ? Panman? Jacob ^^^?

Czas na Zywiec · 09-22-2002, 04:59 PM

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Originally posted by Ags2000
Well I don't think it's true, but there is only one person on these boards that could tell us for sure and I haven't seen him lately...hmm...I wonder where he is?

D

Max? Brett Ferino?

Josho · 09-22-2002, 05:10 PM

Jenny,

On the other hand, the fact that she was dropped so SUDDENLY from the show -- and that they never even MENTIONED her character again, let alone had her back on the show -- certainly implies a falling-out of some sort.

--Josh

Nancy McKeon is my idol!! · 09-22-2002, 08:43 PM

I don't think so, b/c she was on the E! True Hollywood story and they prolly would have mentioned it on there if it was true, they don't miss much on that show espicailly that kinda stuff

fr00ti · 09-22-2002, 09:47 PM

oh, pee. I dont think that Geri would say somethin like that. ive heard that they werent real close, but i dont think they would have insulted each other.

MrsGarrettRocksMySocks · 09-22-2002, 09:50 PM

I don't believe it...

Ags2000 · 09-23-2002, 01:49 AM

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Originally posted by FOLrocks1
Ags, what person are you talking about?

His name is Dennis, and I haven't seen him here in awhile now. Wonder where he disappeared to?

D

letsgoreyes · 09-23-2002, 09:26 AM

Did you see the reunion???? They talked about her.

09-22-2002, 11:35 AM	#1
Josho Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Sep 22, 2002 Posts: 3	Is it true about Geri Jewell & Charlotte Rae? I read on the JUMPING THE SHARK website that Geri Jewell was roundly disliked by the cast, and that she was thrown off the set for telling Charlotte Rae to "kiss my crippled *ss." Is this true? --Josho

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09-22-2002, 12:04 PM	#2
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	For one, Geri was not cripled. She had Cerebal Palsy. So I don't believe she would say that. So no, I don't believe she said that. Sorry.

09-22-2002, 12:46 PM	#3
Josho Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Sep 22, 2002 Posts: 3	Prankster, Actually, she is. "Crippled" (at least, according to the dictionaries I have in the house) all refer to a person or animal that is "disabled in a way that prevents normal motion of the limbs or body." CP certainly falls into this category of dysfunction, as do all other forms of palsy. The word is considered offensive but accurate. But I'm sure it doesn't really matter whether the word fits. Let's say I have a disability and I feel that somebody is being patronizing to me, or otherwise unpleasant; I might well respond "kiss my crippled ss" independent of whether or not I* considered myself crippled, but rather on whether or not I feel that the OTHER PERSON considers me crippled. Similarly, if someone called me stupid, even if I don't think I'm stupid, I might reply, "Well, kiss my stupid *ss." So I'm sure the question I posed originally has nothing to do with what people agree the textbook definition of "crippled" is, and is simply a matter of whether or not it actually happened. --Josh

09-22-2002, 02:04 PM	#4
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	I'm not sure about the Geri and Charlotte thing. I don't think it's true. Geri made so many guest shots on the show that it just couldn't of possibly been true. I've got to give my own little example here. On the tv series Batman, the 2nd Mr. Freeze (Otto Perriminger (sp?) was never invited back again. He gave everybody on the set hell, from what I've heard and read over the years. I guess all of the cast members demanded that he never come back. Either that, or the writers saw how he was acting. You see what I'm getting at? I just don't think it's true.

09-22-2002, 02:30 PM	#5
Ags2000 Red 2/13/90 -1/5/06 Forum Veteran Join Date: May 02, 2001 Location: Candyland Posts: 5,544	Well I don't think it's true, but there is only one person on these boards that could tell us for sure and I haven't seen him lately...hmm...I wonder where he is? D

09-22-2002, 03:56 PM	#7
AllIWantIsYourClutch peaceout. Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 02, 2001 Location: Illinois. Posts: 53,424	....no....

09-22-2002, 05:10 PM	#10
Josho Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Sep 22, 2002 Posts: 3	Jenny, On the other hand, the fact that she was dropped so SUDDENLY from the show -- and that they never even MENTIONED her character again, let alone had her back on the show -- certainly implies a falling-out of some sort. --Josh

09-23-2002, 09:26 AM	#15
letsgoreyes Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 13, 2001 Posts: 524	Did you see the reunion???? They talked about her.