vhs finds: gerbert, god knows my feelings

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[@noosy530]

Gerbert😢 protect him at all costs!!!!

[@chelledoggo]

Speaking as a deconstructed, but still-believing Christian who sadly grew up in a conservative evangelical environment, I honestly think it's really cool that this show taught kids that God still loves them even if they have doubts. Like... a big thing in evangelical Christian circles is that people are expected to be careful of their thoughts and to keep this unwavering faith and gratitude even in the worst of times, lest they "upset God." At the same time they love to preach that when bad things happen to you, it's probably because you did something to offend God and need to repent and change your life. This can lead to hardcore religious OCD and anxiety down the line. That's why it's so refreshing to see a Christian kids' show say "Hey. God's not punishing you. Even if you might be mad at God, God's not mad at you. God still loves you."

[@freak_812]

I didn't think I would find someone who watched this show as a child. I really agree with your point here. It's not a super extreme Christian show, it's kinda gentle.

[@chelledoggo]

@@freak_812 I'd only ever seen this show like once or twice on TV as a kid lol. I just think this was a lovely message.

[@sillyman357]

This vhs echoes my grandma's beliefs on Christianity, in that religion is not to be used as a tool for hatred, but rather as a healthy coping mechanism, and a way to find forgiveness (but not forgetfulness) for the actions of others. In short, my grandma and I use christianity as a way to easier forgive others, as well as ourselves.

[@freak_812]

Christianity has a lot of potential to do a lot of good, but it's been corrupted for sure.

[@imperatorvult]

@@sillyman357 based. my grandmother was the same way

[@crazyjedi5994]

@@freak_812 Yeah, that's why I’ve heard Christians talk about following Jesus rather than Christianity itself, because of multiple ungodly things Christianity has been used to excuse.

[@sillyman357]

@@crazyjedi5994 it do be like that sometimes

[@ccl1195]

Thanks for sharing Gerbert with us, that gave me a smile. ☺

[@freak_812]

It's honest work.

[@CalvinLol777]

Legendary algorithm pull

[@SleeepySponge]

Fr

[@freak_812]

Is this showing up on your homepage? W

[@CalvinLol777]

@@freak_812 hope you get more attention, love your content and gave you a sub :)

[@freak_812]

Thanks man

[@tmamone83]

"I love you, friends. Remember: keep wondering, keep dreaming, 'cause that's how you grow. After a while, crocodile!" At least that's how I remember his outro. It's been a long since I've watched Gerbet.

[@freak_812]

I need to get the people who actually watched the show to do an interview with me, If any of yall have watched gilbert hit me up on Instagram

[@tmamone83]

@@freak_812 Like I said, it’s been so long since I’ve watched it that my memories are a bit fuzzy. I remember he had some superhero alter-ego called Captain Towel, I think. No idea what his superpower was, though.

[@freak_812]

I'll have to look into it, a lot of his episodes are still lost

[@theactualtsl]

The Lord is watching over u rn.

[@freak_812]

🙏

[@imonlyhughmann]

stu is a big meanie

[@freak_812]

Stu is an op

[@sillyman357]

stu is twitter

[@cruzgomes5660]

​@@sillyman357 real

[@imperatorvult]

random video on my feed. that was great. +1 sub.

[@freak_812]

W mans thank you!

[@JethroRogers]

Bro it says Gerbert on the box stop calling him Gilbert. Put some respect on my man's name

[@freak_812]

I didn't realize this till after doing the voicework

[@JethroRogers]

Haha it's cool. I liked the short Stu rant at 2:35

[@berrypepperroni7708]

if you find a vhs tape of The Knock Knock Show please do a video of it!!! it's honestly such a weird and obscure christian kids show and i wish more ppl would talk about it

[@freak_812]

If you can find a youtube re upload send it my way on Instagram

[@HenryS136]

As a Christian one thing that makes me sad is the perception that kids will consume any colorful media regardless of how well made it is and how much tought is put behind it. TBF it's more of a broader problem, just look at any KZbin Kids content farm, but it's so good to see a show that manages to convey a good message in a cleaver way while also being entertaining. Thanks for finding this!!!

[@freak_812]

It's honest work man

[@SleeepySponge]

You mad underrated

[@freak_812]

Thanks man, consider subscribing, I plan to do more video essay style videos.

[@SleeepySponge]

@@freak_812 subscribed :)

[@donkeykong6426]

this show was on tv sometimes at home but not anymore

[@unorganized_account]

@brutalmoose get in here

[@freak_812]

huh?

[@unorganized_account]

@@freak_812 oh he likes the gerbert series

[@freak_812]

The long lost fan

[@trapsack]

remember televoid?

[@unorganized_account]

@@trapsack yea I wish he would bring back the I have not seen such bravery intro. Just as a little treat or something

[@majm4606]

Man if you'd asked me to name all puppet characters from my childhood, _no way_ would I have dredged Gerbert up from my memories, but I did see this show a few times as a kid (would've been ~9 when it came out, no clue when/where I saw it though). I think I remember the "late waking up" bit the most, and don't remember the song at all so probably just caught it channel-browsing one day on cable. I agree it's a pretty great puppet design, even though nowadays I'm kinda disgusted at Christians using this sort of content to brainwash kids about religion.

[@freak_812]

I wish I could find this puppet, I'd buy that shit so fast