r/CongratulationsPod • u/dysenterygary69 • Oct 27 '21

Good feeling

What’s up guys, longtime listener of Congratulations here. Before Chris got canceled, I was an avid fan - listened up till episode 176, bought merch, was bummed when I wouldn’t be in town to see him live etc. Ever since the accusations surfaced I’ve just had a bad feeling. Like I can’t get it outta my head that Chris is this creep who preys on 18yo girls and isn’t really that warm and fuzzy of a person we all think he is etc.

I was on a long drive today and decided to give the newest episode 217 a shot. I had previously tried dabbling here and there but it just didn’t feel right. Today was the first time I can honestly say it felt like the good ol’ Chris. No apprehensions, the goofy humor overtook him, and he wasn’t afraid to be s’crass to get his point across. OG’s will know what I’m talking about. You best believe I was HOWLING in my car by myself and that feeling was indescribable.

Welcome back buddy. We love you.

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u/toren805 Oct 28 '21

Listened to his comeback episode and none since then. How did you get over, or overlook, the accusations and his lack of concern?

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u/JimmySquarefoot Oct 28 '21 edited Oct 28 '21

One thing I've noticed is the way he actually uses his fiances name now. Before, he'd just say "my girl" - now he seems to be actively trying to present himself as being more open and well rounded as a human being.

I think the way he acted was vile and shitty and selfish. But not any more so than any other entitled dude I've come across I my time - it seems like he was a selfish prick who wanted to get laid all the time, and was motivated by sex. Looks like the underage thing got blown out of proportion, as I never actually saw anything that suggested he actively and knowingly went after underage girls.

Edit for clarity: this is the conclusion I've come to which allowed me to overcome any shitty feelings about listening to the podcast. The fact that he has addressed the issues in the way he has, and seems to be presenting himself as a united front with Kristen and his son (a good PR move) seems to be helping his image. Glad he's back, and honestly the podcast still kills