Mr. G's relationship with Rodney

I like the way Chris Lilley leaves Mr. G and Rodney's relationship open to interpretation for the viewers. It's obvious that they are good friends and spend a lot of time together.

So what do you guys think of their relationship? Is it more than a friendship (bearing in mind Rodney is married)? Is it a one way relationship? If Mr. G was revisited in a later series, would he continue his relationship with Rodney? Would they ever fall out? Do you think anything would happen to develop their relationship further? So many questions

This is how I see it because I've seen something kind of similar before with one of my friends.

In one episode or deleted scene, Mr. G says how Rodney was chronically depressed (Mr. G says almost to the point of suicide but I bet this is an exaggeration) after spending so much time in his job and not getting any sort of promotion. Rodney agrees and says how when Mr. G arrived he had a whole new lease of life thanks to him and how his wife noticed the difference.

I think when Mr. G arrived at Summer Heights High he probably thought he was better than all the teachers because he was an "industry-level professional". However, the only teacher I think that probably believed that he was better than them was Rodney, who was probably in a little bit of awe of Mr. G - especially considering how much Mr. G talks about himself.

While none of the other teachers wanted anything much to do with Mr. G, Rodney probably wanted to be with him no matter what - he could be a possible friend and with all Mr. G's expertise maybe he could help him find some sort of talent in him. Mr. G put Rodney to work as the piano player for rehearsals probably to get him out of the way and shut him up but Rodney loved the attention. Mr. G slowly grew quite fond of Rodney being such a suck up because it was the only true admiration he was getting in the school.

Rodney was probably the first to invite Mr. G round to his house to meet the wife. They had dinner, all three of them but I have the feeling Mr. G probably set something a little off or made a bad impression and so Rodney's wife told him that Mr. G can't come over again.

Annoyed by the rejection, Mr. G probably invited Rodney over to his own house where they probably watched a DVD (maybe of Mr. G's past shows or his favourite films) and they had dinner. They probably got drunk. And Mr. G might have made a move on Rodney - although I'd imagine Rodney was so shocked and awkward by it that he quickly left or made some sort of excuse.

So that's what I think. They're still friends but there's an awkward feeling between them. They know a lot about each other because I bet they just talk and talk and talk like a couple but there's a certain forbidden secret that they don't like to talk about. Rodney clings onto Mr. G because he knows to much about him and he was the one that saved Rodney from his depression. Mr. G stays with Rodney because he loves the praise and possibly is attracted to him.

That's just my idea. I love how it's not stated. In fact, it's never stated for sure what Mr. G's sexuality is. I like it like that. It's quite sweet really that they have this little friendship.

That's a really good insight into their relationship! Oh yes I forgot to mention in the beginning that Mr. G hasn't explicitly expressed his sexuality although many assume he is gay.

Haha yeah the whole story about Rodney's wife falling out with Mr. G led to him not being allowed in their household and instead has led to Rodney going round Mr G's house seems pretty plausible. Also Mr. G has talked about getting to know Rodney better during a Year 9 camping trip...wonder what happened there lol! So if we read further into their camping trip we might be able to fit together a few more pieces to the puzzle. Maybe as you said something may have happened beforehand making things awkward but so far it seems like they have a good friendship going on and it would be quite interesting to track back the history of their friendship, how they met etc.

I definitely think that their friendship is based on the fact that Rodney gives Mr. G the attention that Mr. G thinks he deserves and Rodney feels that Mr G values him as a friend by letting him help out with his school productions. Yep the 'depression' deleted scene could give quite a lot of insight into how they became close.

If Mr. G isn't gay then he's a VERY, VERY feminine straight male is all i'll say.

I reckon Rodney has like a man crush on Mr G. You can tell he really admires Mr G.

I dunno really, you guys have seemed to have covered it pretty well. Nothing left to say really haha.

On Rodney's myspace his sexual orientation is set to "not sure" and he has posted this blog about his relationship with Mr G:

"Lets just get things [i]straight. The connection in which Greg Gregson and I have together is strictly professional and will remain that way until further notice!"[/i]

But he also has a pic of Mr G as his "hero" etc...Not sure who made this myspace, could be a producer, not sure, but thought I'd share anyway.

^ROFL. Thats hilarious! People have messaged the poor guy asking if he likes Mr G. Hahahaha, nawww thats cute.

Violet wrote:^ROFL. Thats hilarious! People have messaged the poor guy asking if he likes Mr G. Hahahaha, nawww thats cute.

I know, you know I think it's kinda cute if Rodney and Mr G like each other. Even if just one of them likes the other one, it would still be cute hehe...

I love gay guys. Its annoying how they seem to understand women better then straight men do...because they're gay.

Donna.S2 wrote:On Rodney's myspace his sexual orientation is set to "not sure" and he has posted this blog about his relationship with Mr G:

"Lets just get things [i]straight. The connection in which Greg Gregson and I have together is strictly professional and will remain that way until further notice!"[/i]

But he also has a pic of Mr G as his "hero" etc...Not sure who made this myspace, could be a producer, not sure, but thought I'd share anyway.

lol you can totally imagine him saying that, especially since he's married.

And yeah V, you can get some very camp guys who are straight. And 'masculine' guys who are gay. Guess it's all based on stereotypes but when people switch on their 'gaydars' you can't help but look for certain traits

Some people at school thought I was gay because of some of the comedy I do. I played the butler in Annie at school and made him really camp and everyone's seen my videos on You Tube when I play some girl characters. And generally, some people thought I was gay just because I was always really enthusiastic about stuff and one girl said "because you're always smiling." Serious... wtf. Smiling? And some guys thought I was gay because I didn't walk around, pointing at girls and saying "do her" like they did. Well... like... yeah... I guess that makes me gay.

I'm not though. I wish I was... then people would stop asking.

^ Smiling?! lol, aww I guess you have to act a bit grumpier and 'emo' to be considered straight
Yeah people assume if guys play gay roles and dress up as a women then they are gay. Must be quite annoying trying to explain that you're not.

Spüne wrote:Some people at school thought I was gay because of some of the comedy I do. I played the butler in Annie at school and made him really camp and everyone's seen my videos on You Tube when I play some girl characters. And generally, some people thought I was gay just because I was always really enthusiastic about stuff and one girl said "because you're always smiling." Serious... wtf. Smiling? And some guys thought I was gay because I didn't walk around, pointing at girls and saying "do her" like they did. Well... like... yeah... I guess that makes me gay.

I'm not though. I wish I was... then people would stop asking.

What morons. Don't worry about them.

I get accused of being a lesbian by my brother at times as well because i've never had a BF. Its ridiculous.

Violet wrote:

Spüne wrote:Some people at school thought I was gay because of some of the comedy I do. I played the butler in Annie at school and made him really camp and everyone's seen my videos on You Tube when I play some girl characters. And generally, some people thought I was gay just because I was always really enthusiastic about stuff and one girl said "because you're always smiling." Serious... wtf. Smiling? And some guys thought I was gay because I didn't walk around, pointing at girls and saying "do her" like they did. Well... like... yeah... I guess that makes me gay.

I'm not though. I wish I was... then people would stop asking.

What morons. Don't worry about them.

I get accused of being a lesbian by my brother at times as well because i've never had a BF. Its ridiculous.

Yeah, I've never had a BF either. Doesn't mean I'm gay lol some stereotypes are just taken too far sometimes.

Poor Spune. You know it's often guys (and girls for that matter) who walk around like they're the best just because they need reassurance as they're insecure, so it just shows that you're more secure and confident than they are that you don't need to be reduced to their little "ways" to feel secure. That's the way i see it anyway.

Donna.S2 wrote:

Violet wrote:

Spüne wrote:Some people at school thought I was gay because of some of the comedy I do. I played the butler in Annie at school and made him really camp and everyone's seen my videos on You Tube when I play some girl characters. And generally, some people thought I was gay just because I was always really enthusiastic about stuff and one girl said "because you're always smiling." Serious... wtf. Smiling? And some guys thought I was gay because I didn't walk around, pointing at girls and saying "do her" like they did. Well... like... yeah... I guess that makes me gay.

I'm not though. I wish I was... then people would stop asking.

What morons. Don't worry about them.

I get accused of being a lesbian by my brother at times as well because i've never had a BF. Its ridiculous.

Yeah, I've never had a BF either. Doesn't mean I'm gay lol some stereotypes are just taken too far sometimes.

Poor Spune. You know it's often guys (and girls for that matter) who walk around like they're the best just because they need reassurance as they're insecure, so it just shows that you're more secure and confident than they are that you don't need to be reduced to their little "ways" to feel secure. That's the way i see it anyway.

I was so touched when a friend of mine came out and said they were gay to me. I was the first person he told. He had really strict, orthodox Jewish parents who wouldn't approve at all. More people know about it now but he trusted me the most. He was called Lou.

But for every Lou you get ... a Juke. Juke was a friend of mine and the campest thing on the planet but he turned out to be pretty much a psychopath. He still admits he's straight despite completely coming on to me and sending me loads of weird emails. He totally falls out with everyone every day and then sends them texts saying "can we be friends?" and stuff. I could write a whole trilogy of novels of his bizarre life but I think it might be too obscene. I'm still 'friends' with him because if you cross him he will destroy your life. I told him he was an arsehole and for a short time he turned all my friends against me and even had my mum questioning me about really horrible things. I don't see him as often though because he's gone to be a flight attendant (I know).

Most people that ask me if I'm gay say it as a sort of joke so I usually answer in a joke.

^ I have a gay friend that came out to me as well. I'm really proud of him. His parents didn't understand either. I love gay people. It's a shame so many people are still against it - like it's a choice or something.