Just remembered that Alison also told Carmel Ritchie that her father thought Gerard was controlling of her.
This came about because Gerard, Toni Mc and Alison's mother were all classed as a certain personality. High achievers etc
Alioop can you please explain that part if possible
Ooops butting in again ..... Hard not to....
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Gerard, Toni Mc and Alison's mother were all classed as a certain personality."
You say that again! And they have certainly proved that! ..... As we have all learned of late. Beyond reasonable doubt, too.
And "his grandfather was Lord Baden-Powell!"
Well gee whiz and just fancy that and all!
Isn't that such an
impressive piece of information!
Agree with your sense of humour.
(The word "Name dropper" springs to mind.)
Name Dropper: The term often connotes an attempt to impress others.
Name-dropping is used to position oneself within a social hierarchy. It is often used to create a sense of superiority by raising one's status.
By implying (or directly asserting) a connection to people of high status, the name-dropper hopes to raise his or her own social status to a level closer to that of those whose names he or she has dropped, and thus elevate himself or herself above, or into, present company.
From the Urban dictionary;
"A usually vain person who is severely insecure about his/her popularity/image, and must resort to the inclusion of names of the opposite sex and/or popular people who have little/no relevance to the conversation topic in order to achieve a self-gratifying level of social acceptance and/or ego boost. However, attempt to impress others with 'name-dropping' are quite easy to see through, and in turn, the person is seen as a complete w****r."
From me, Is any further proof required as to his character.
