Title: Let's all help poor sad Gary
Post by: Trout on 06 December, 2002, 02:36:28 PM
Post by: Trout on 06 December, 2002, 02:36:28 PM
The other day in the chatroom, Gary Wilkinson expressed the poor sad opinion that no-one cool is called Gary.
He was bemoaning the face he has the same first name as the likes of Wilmot and Glitter.
Your mighty monarch has been feeling sad for him ever since, and I'd like to call on everyone to help out with suggestions of cool people called Gary.
My own fishy brain power has led me to suggesting:
Extremely cool cowboy actor Gary Cooper
Slightly less cool (but still an actor) Gary Sinise and
The epitome of cool Gary Crant, although admittedly that's pushing it a bit.
Can anyone else help?
- Trout
He was bemoaning the face he has the same first name as the likes of Wilmot and Glitter.
Your mighty monarch has been feeling sad for him ever since, and I'd like to call on everyone to help out with suggestions of cool people called Gary.
My own fishy brain power has led me to suggesting:
Extremely cool cowboy actor Gary Cooper
Slightly less cool (but still an actor) Gary Sinise and
The epitome of cool Gary Crant, although admittedly that's pushing it a bit.
Can anyone else help?
- Trout
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary...
Post by: damnandblast on 06 December, 2002, 03:44:44 PM
Post by: damnandblast on 06 December, 2002, 03:44:44 PM
If you include 'Gareth' there's Gates, Thomas, Hunt...
Tell you what, let's *not* include 'Gareth'.
Gary. Hmmm... How about Wilmott? Busey? Rhodes? Lineker?
On the plus side you've got Oldman. He's rather good in his usual utterly-over-the-top way in the latest BMW film.
Nigel
Tell you what, let's *not* include 'Gareth'.
Gary. Hmmm... How about Wilmott? Busey? Rhodes? Lineker?
On the plus side you've got Oldman. He's rather good in his usual utterly-over-the-top way in the latest BMW film.
Nigel
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: jdmobius on 06 December, 2002, 04:09:42 PM
Post by: jdmobius on 06 December, 2002, 04:09:42 PM
Gary numan was cool in the eighties........er that's all I can think of.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 06 December, 2002, 04:19:32 PM
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 06 December, 2002, 04:19:32 PM
erm, ...Gary Coggins a long lost cousin of mine ?
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: JimBob on 06 December, 2002, 04:20:29 PM
Post by: JimBob on 06 December, 2002, 04:20:29 PM
Gary Busey manages that rare feat of being obese and annoying yet still some how cool, exhibit A Point Break.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Dog Rough on 06 December, 2002, 04:43:15 PM
Post by: Dog Rough on 06 December, 2002, 04:43:15 PM
Sorry mate lost cause I'm afraid, Garrys just aren't cool, fact of life.
Could be worse though....
You could be called Graham
The Dawg.
Could be worse though....
You could be called Graham
The Dawg.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Quirkafleeg on 06 December, 2002, 05:17:42 PM
Post by: Quirkafleeg on 06 December, 2002, 05:17:42 PM
... and blues rocker Gary Moore, The Far Side cartoonist Gary Larson, the man in black - golfer
Gary Player.
Of course my presence on the Earth increases the names coolness by about a thousand fold.
And as already pointed out there are far worse names: Keith, Kevin, Neil...
Gary Player.
Of course my presence on the Earth increases the names coolness by about a thousand fold.
And as already pointed out there are far worse names: Keith, Kevin, Neil...
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: damnandblast on 06 December, 2002, 05:23:25 PM
Post by: damnandblast on 06 December, 2002, 05:23:25 PM
"Keith, Kevin, Neil..."
Nigel...
Nigel
Nigel...
Nigel
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary...
Post by: Art on 06 December, 2002, 05:24:37 PM
Post by: Art on 06 December, 2002, 05:24:37 PM
Gaz Top!
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Mudcrab on 06 December, 2002, 05:46:22 PM
Post by: Mudcrab on 06 December, 2002, 05:46:22 PM
Argh, I can't think of any. I've read too many replies and now 'Gary' has lost all meaning!!
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Mk13 on 06 December, 2002, 05:48:09 PM
Post by: Mk13 on 06 December, 2002, 05:48:09 PM
Or what about Gary Gygax, who bequeathed a legacy of coolness and credibility to all Garys the world over by, erm, inventing D&D.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Mudcrab on 06 December, 2002, 05:51:01 PM
Post by: Mudcrab on 06 December, 2002, 05:51:01 PM
Indeed, do a google search and there's quite a few Garys there. But the best I reckon, is to have a place named after you. I myself, am the capital of the Isle of Man, and other assorted places. But Gary, my dear boy, you have a city named after you!
City of Gary!
City of Gary!
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Quirkafleeg on 06 December, 2002, 06:00:57 PM
Post by: Quirkafleeg on 06 December, 2002, 06:00:57 PM
Actually the name came from the town... Strangely the only book I can remember reading that features the place is The Stand - Trashcan Man burns the place down.
And now I feel like a song, all together now..
"Gary don't need is eyes to see / Gary and his eyes have parted company!"
And now I feel like a song, all together now..
"Gary don't need is eyes to see / Gary and his eyes have parted company!"
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: JayzusB.Christ on 06 December, 2002, 06:12:02 PM
Post by: JayzusB.Christ on 06 December, 2002, 06:12:02 PM
Nicely quoted, Gary:
'GGGAAARRRYYY GGIIILLLLMORRRRE'S EYYYES!!!', if I'm not mistaken.
But we're forgetting about the very pinnacle of cool: Gareth Keenan from The Office!
'GGGAAARRRYYY GGIIILLLLMORRRRE'S EYYYES!!!', if I'm not mistaken.
But we're forgetting about the very pinnacle of cool: Gareth Keenan from The Office!
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Matt Timson on 06 December, 2002, 06:13:03 PM
Post by: Matt Timson on 06 December, 2002, 06:13:03 PM
Be thankful man- I was a gnat's whisker away from being Jethro or *shudder* Colin...
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: moly on 06 December, 2002, 06:16:39 PM
Post by: moly on 06 December, 2002, 06:16:39 PM
gary liniker
erm me
erm me
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: JayzusB.Christ on 06 December, 2002, 06:22:11 PM
Post by: JayzusB.Christ on 06 December, 2002, 06:22:11 PM
Jethro?
YEEEEEEE-HAAAAAA!
My mate's mother was unsure whether to call him after Mark Bolan or another obscure singer called Colin somethin-or-other. Bolan lost.
YEEEEEEE-HAAAAAA!
My mate's mother was unsure whether to call him after Mark Bolan or another obscure singer called Colin somethin-or-other. Bolan lost.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Matt Timson on 06 December, 2002, 06:25:06 PM
Post by: Matt Timson on 06 December, 2002, 06:25:06 PM
"Bolan lost"
Unlucky...
Unlucky...
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: JayzusB.Christ on 06 December, 2002, 06:36:58 PM
Post by: JayzusB.Christ on 06 December, 2002, 06:36:58 PM
True. Still, though, he did better than the Bolan lad's own son, Rolan.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Mk13 on 06 December, 2002, 06:37:12 PM
Post by: Mk13 on 06 December, 2002, 06:37:12 PM
Gary, Indiana rings a bell from somewhere - it's either mentioned in Stupid White Men or Fast Food Nation, so presumably nothing good is said about it...
N.B. Has anyone mentioned Garry Bushell yet?
N.B. Has anyone mentioned Garry Bushell yet?
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Matt Timson on 06 December, 2002, 06:40:48 PM
Post by: Matt Timson on 06 December, 2002, 06:40:48 PM
"True. Still, though, he did better than the Bolan lad's own son, Rolan."
Yeah- what kind of idiot would do that to his own kid?!? Somebody who couldn't see the wood for the trees, that's who...
Ha.
Yeah- what kind of idiot would do that to his own kid?!? Somebody who couldn't see the wood for the trees, that's who...
Ha.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Mk13 on 06 December, 2002, 06:42:38 PM
Post by: Mk13 on 06 December, 2002, 06:42:38 PM
Two words: Zowie Bowie...
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: 2000AD Online on 06 December, 2002, 06:57:52 PM
Post by: 2000AD Online on 06 December, 2002, 06:57:52 PM
you think thats bad my middle names bowie!!!
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 06 December, 2002, 07:12:52 PM
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 06 December, 2002, 07:12:52 PM
Kid bowie samurai ? wow, at least its not Kid Gary Samurai.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: JayzusB.Christ on 06 December, 2002, 07:33:51 PM
Post by: JayzusB.Christ on 06 December, 2002, 07:33:51 PM
'Somebody who couldn't see the wood for the trees, that's who... '
Ohhhhhhh, you vicious bastid.
The saddest thing is, last I heard Mark's son was in a hip-hop band called 'Rolan Bolan and the Brotherhood of Bounce'. It's not something to be proud of, Roly boy.
And Zowie Bowie (who inspired the name Rolan Bolan) is now called Joe Bowie. I thought Zowie was alright.
What about Bob Geldof's daughter, Fifi Trixabelle? And Frank Zappa's son Moon Unit? You're LUCKY you're called Gary.
Ohhhhhhh, you vicious bastid.
The saddest thing is, last I heard Mark's son was in a hip-hop band called 'Rolan Bolan and the Brotherhood of Bounce'. It's not something to be proud of, Roly boy.
And Zowie Bowie (who inspired the name Rolan Bolan) is now called Joe Bowie. I thought Zowie was alright.
What about Bob Geldof's daughter, Fifi Trixabelle? And Frank Zappa's son Moon Unit? You're LUCKY you're called Gary.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: petemaskreplica on 06 December, 2002, 07:40:10 PM
Post by: petemaskreplica on 06 December, 2002, 07:40:10 PM
"And Frank Zappa's son Moon Unit"
Daughter, actually. His son's called Dweezil.
When someone once suggested to Zappa that it was a bit cruel namimg his kids things like Dweezil or Moon Unit, he replied,
"Well, some people call their kids Frank!"
Daughter, actually. His son's called Dweezil.
When someone once suggested to Zappa that it was a bit cruel namimg his kids things like Dweezil or Moon Unit, he replied,
"Well, some people call their kids Frank!"
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Matt Timson on 06 December, 2002, 07:48:35 PM
Post by: Matt Timson on 06 December, 2002, 07:48:35 PM
"Ohhhhhhh, you vicious bastid."
Yeah, but only on Thursday to Wednesday...
Yeah, but only on Thursday to Wednesday...
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: JayzusB.Christ on 06 December, 2002, 07:53:04 PM
Post by: JayzusB.Christ on 06 December, 2002, 07:53:04 PM
'Daughter, actually. His son's called Dweezil.'
Ah, well that's alright, then.
Ah, well that's alright, then.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Quirkafleeg on 06 December, 2002, 08:11:07 PM
Post by: Quirkafleeg on 06 December, 2002, 08:11:07 PM
Surprised no ones mentioned Gareth "I'm a tiger!" Cheesman yet...
Oh and Gary In. home of the Miss USA pagent, which I'm sure featured in Moore's TV show so my bets on for Stupid White Men, which I really must though I know it'll make me very angry
Oh and Gary In. home of the Miss USA pagent, which I'm sure featured in Moore's TV show so my bets on for Stupid White Men, which I really must though I know it'll make me very angry
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: petemaskreplica on 06 December, 2002, 10:31:00 PM
Post by: petemaskreplica on 06 December, 2002, 10:31:00 PM
Gary Lucas.
Genius guitarist and former cohort of Captain Beefheart and Jeff Bucley.
Genius guitarist and former cohort of Captain Beefheart and Jeff Bucley.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: karne on 06 December, 2002, 11:05:24 PM
Post by: karne on 06 December, 2002, 11:05:24 PM
Hey, what about comedy God Garry Shandling, Gary "Whut you talkin' about Willis" Coleman and Garibaldi biscuits. I think we can all forget about Mr Glitter though...
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary...
Post by: Something Fishy on 07 December, 2002, 03:28:57 AM
Post by: Something Fishy on 07 December, 2002, 03:28:57 AM
He should think himself lucky, i was lumbered (at my dear Grandads insistance) with Kevin.
Thats like anti-cool that is!!
boo hoo.
Thats like anti-cool that is!!
boo hoo.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: karne on 07 December, 2002, 04:15:32 AM
Post by: karne on 07 December, 2002, 04:15:32 AM
What about Kevin O'neill, Kevin Walker, Kevin Costner, Kevin Kline and er Kevin Turvey.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: eggonlegs on 07 December, 2002, 05:47:10 AM
Post by: eggonlegs on 07 December, 2002, 05:47:10 AM
me am tarquin
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Something Fishy on 07 December, 2002, 02:19:43 PM
Post by: Something Fishy on 07 December, 2002, 02:19:43 PM
Well yes some of those (with the exception of Turvey) brought some respect back to the name.
My Grandad insisted it was a great name, named after the Patron Saint of Dublin and therefore i simply had to be named it (i think he was missing home).
My Grandad insisted it was a great name, named after the Patron Saint of Dublin and therefore i simply had to be named it (i think he was missing home).
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Something Fishy on 07 December, 2002, 02:21:53 PM
Post by: Something Fishy on 07 December, 2002, 02:21:53 PM
I knew a Tarquin at school.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: ukdane on 07 December, 2002, 04:49:42 PM
Post by: ukdane on 07 December, 2002, 04:49:42 PM
I'm convinced my parents were fans of the BeeGees.
The evidence....
... my initials are R for Robin, M for Maurice and B....
... well, thankfully (I guess) they decided not to go for Barry.
The evidence....
... my initials are R for Robin, M for Maurice and B....
... well, thankfully (I guess) they decided not to go for Barry.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 07 December, 2002, 08:20:05 PM
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 07 December, 2002, 08:20:05 PM
er slight back track...kevin costner cool????? i mean theres a coupla decent films, but as for him??? the 3 hour long wingeman messianic hero complex ridden dull dull Mr mogodon man.
now look how dennis hopper single handedly redeemed that name.
now look how dennis hopper single handedly redeemed that name.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Art on 07 December, 2002, 08:27:29 PM
Post by: Art on 07 December, 2002, 08:27:29 PM
a coupla decent films
Hmm... thats contestable as well. Theres Untouchables, maybe JFK, and what?
Hmm... thats contestable as well. Theres Untouchables, maybe JFK, and what?
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: karne on 07 December, 2002, 08:31:26 PM
Post by: karne on 07 December, 2002, 08:31:26 PM
Dances with wolves of course. And on a seperate note,I just remembered Kevin Spacey as well.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: 2000AD Online on 07 December, 2002, 08:31:47 PM
Post by: 2000AD Online on 07 December, 2002, 08:31:47 PM
middle name bowie first name david be afraid be very afraid
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Art on 07 December, 2002, 08:44:37 PM
Post by: Art on 07 December, 2002, 08:44:37 PM
Dances with wolves
Hmmmmmmmm....
Oh well, each to their own.
Hmmmmmmmm....
Oh well, each to their own.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: JayzusB.Christ on 07 December, 2002, 08:53:45 PM
Post by: JayzusB.Christ on 07 December, 2002, 08:53:45 PM
'And on a seperate note,I just remembered Kevin Spacey... '
I propose that Kevin Spacey and Gary Oldman each manage to single-handedly rescue both their Christian names respectively.
Thank you, you may applaud now.
I propose that Kevin Spacey and Gary Oldman each manage to single-handedly rescue both their Christian names respectively.
Thank you, you may applaud now.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: JayzusB.Christ on 07 December, 2002, 08:55:22 PM
Post by: JayzusB.Christ on 07 December, 2002, 08:55:22 PM
Actually, i don't think that sentence makes sense. You may cease applauding.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 07 December, 2002, 08:58:33 PM
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 07 December, 2002, 08:58:33 PM
well water world had a great badd guy in it.
Title: Re: Let's all help poor sad Gary.....
Post by: Oddboy on 13 December, 2002, 03:54:50 PM
Post by: Oddboy on 13 December, 2002, 03:54:50 PM
I was named after Nathan the Prophet. Fortunately not after Zadoch the Priest who featured in the same hymn.