Jerk or Gent?

Jerk Or Gent?<br /> <br /> Is that person a legendary jerk or an extraordinary gentleman?<br /> <br /> This is probably one of the greatest existential questions of all time. It’s obviously right up there with “How did we <br /> <br /> get here” or “what came first the chicken or the egg?” A question that some people would argue cannot be <br /> <br /> answered at all. Well those people are wrong. Thankfully the Jerk or Gent podcast was created so you can have a <br /> <br /> definitive answer. You’re welcome. <br /> <br /> This podcast will ultimately and conclusively determine if Andrew Jackson was a maniacal megalomaniac, <br /> <br /> Condoleezza Rice was a noble ambassador, or if John Wayne was a wee bit prejudice (ok more like unapologetically <br /> <br /> xenophobic). As you know, this is no small feat. That is why cohosts, Ira Neal Kinard IV and Erich Pfingsten have been <br /> <br /> tasked… no compelled… nay, I say destined to take on this burden. Each week a past, present or fictional character <br /> <br /> will be discussed to conclude if they are a legendary jerk or an extraordinary gentleman. (And yes that is a reference <br /> <br /> to the 2003 film League of Extraordinary Gentlemen)<br /> <br /> So what is the format?<br /> <br /> Great question! I mean it’s no “do an individual’s actions define them as a person” but I like your curiosity… Well as <br /> <br /> we have already established everyone is up for discussion whether or not they are dead, alive or fictitious. Ok maybe <br /> <br /> not everyone, I think we can all agree Hitler was a huge douche. Our dialogues will try to focus on those that have an <br /> <br /> inherent paradox. <br /> <br /> Basically, the format is pretty simple:<br /> <br /> 1. Pick a subject <br /> <br /> 2. Discuss the subject as a whole, i.e. bio, interesting facts, etc.<br /> <br /> -This is honestly the hardest part because there are so many great choices.<br /> <br /> -Thanks Google! <br /> <br /> -DISCLAIMER: Neal and Erich are not technically historical scholars, but they do at least 30 minutes of <br /> <br /> research, so that qualifies them.<br /> <br /> -This is the next hardest part. Who wants to have to argue that Superman was super mean? <br /> <br /> -This is up to you, the listener. We give you the knowledge and you apply it. <br /> <br /> 3. Argue for or against said victim<br /> <br /> 4. Establish if they are a jerk or gent (or Lady or Tramp for females)<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> There you go, getting back to “what happens when we die” type questions. Why what?<br /> <br /> Why do a podcast like this?<br /> <br /> Thank you for being more specific. Well we already argue a lot, so we naturally concluded that if we recorded <br /> <br /> ourselves people would want to listen. We thought it would be a really fun way of learning more about people and <br /> <br /> have an excuse to hang out more. Really though, we have very important things to say and our discussions will <br /> <br /> change your life for the better. This is very serious business. Try to think of the stress and pressure that is a <br /> <br /> byproduct of this podcast. Could you defend a total jerk and live with yourself? Thankfully you don’t have to put <br /> <br /> yourself or your loved ones through that. Again, you’re welcome. <br /> <br /> Please subscribe and let us know what you think of the podcast! <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening Jerks and Gents,<br /> <br /> @inkandpfink