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Jack Thompson's secret Veggie Tales twin discovered! photo

Ever since Jack Thompson lost his job, I resolved to stop covering the man's antics until he did something supremely stupid. That said, I could not resist following up on the suspicions that had been aroused yesterday when I was flicking through the TV channels and discovered America's premier God-friendly anthropomorphic vegetable kids' show, Veggie Tales.

Upon the discovery of regular character Mr. Nezzer -- a sentient Christian zucchini -- the penny had suddenly dropped. Game-hating ex-attorney Jack Thompson is either in this show, or has an identical (albeit green) twin that teaches children the importance of sharing, obedience and Bible stories. 

Let's look at the similarities between JT and Mr. Nezzer -- frightening physical likenesses aside, both are concerned with the morality of children, both are devout Christian messengers, and both are vegetables. Mr. Nezzer and Jack Thompson are inseparable twins!

How is this a story? That is the question I know you ask, and I cannot answer that because I don't know. All I know is that Jack Thompson looks like a sentient Christian zucchini, and I felt the need to share.








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Excel-2011's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 10:52
Excel-2011
But Mr. Nezzar usually represents Christian oppression.
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 10:53
Jim Sterling
He plays the part of the oppressor, but he's clearly a Christian actor.
Dimly's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 11:00
Dimly
Slow news day is slow.

I'm turning off my nieces Veggie Tales and popping in Lost and Damned.

No god there.... or vegetables...
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 11:03
Jim Sterling
"Slow news day is slow."

That implies I posted this because I had no other choice. It does not imply the truth, which is that I've been eagerly waiting for Saturday to roll around so I'd have an excuse to do it.
Dimly's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 11:19
Dimly
Good point.

I'll still argue that the news day is slow, however, because you responded to my comment.

I prefer my zucchini grilled, and you're doing a fine job of that with Mr. Thompson.
commyzthatdont's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 11:33
commyzthatdont
Ah, Veggie Tales. I remember when we watched that in like 5th grade.
In fact I had a Larry the Cucumber bean bag thing. It was awesome.

Also, I dont like Zucchini.
Bennyishere's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 11:37
Bennyishere
Slow commenting day is slow, eh Dimly? A high journalistic standard is the least I am looking for in Destructoid.com. Keep up the good work, Jim!
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 11:42
Bob Muir
I thank god (no pun intended) that I never watched this stuff as a kid. I'd occasionally see it, and not knowing any better, consider renting it, then go for something that was good.
szorg's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 11:45
szorg
Man, when I was seven..
Tony Ponce's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 11:52
Tony Ponce
Isn't the concept of personified produce in and of itself sacrilegious?
DinnertimeNinja's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 11:54
DinnertimeNinja
...both could be described as giant dildos.
KMCC's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 12:19
KMCC
The similarity is striking, and that's news enough for me.
Half left's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 12:23
Half left
Anyone else INSTANTLY think of The Nebuchadnezzar?
deiga-the-semivaliant's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 12:25
deiga-the-semivaliant
Screw you guys man, I like Veggie Tales.

They can be rather humorous.
Chris Carter's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 12:55
Chris Carter
I'm all for Christians promoting a show that teaches good values to children.

However, they lost all credibility when they made "The Pirates Who Don't Know Anything", a movie about nothing, just to make money.
Tron's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 12:58
Tron
heh heh

he's a cucumber.
Spartacus's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 13:29
Spartacus
@Magnalon

The song is still amazing.
Barcode's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 14:31
Barcode
rofl!
Aaron Mxy Yost's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 16:00
Aaron Mxy Yost
That episode of Veggie Tales where Mr. Nezzer went around comparing himself to Batman was epic.
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 16:03
EternalDeathSlayer
My kids love that show! I'll have to look out for the character.
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 18:46
The Amazing Shenazin
welcome to America Jim! :D
Kalmah's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 18:52
Kalmah
Jim Sterling watches Veggie Tales, CONFIRMED!
Noah's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2009 22:11
Noah
Ha ha awesome comparisson Jim. I do agree with what you started by saying, which was that it's time to leave JT alone.....no sense in kicking a man when he's down...glad you did this with more humor and silliness than anger and spite.
Timstuff's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/22/2009 00:19
Timstuff
Jack Thompson's brain is more vegetable than Mr. Nezzar's will ever be.
kwveorg 1079fm's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/22/2010 16:47
kwveorg 1079fm
I'm a father of 3 children. I do buy and watch the Veggie Tales dvds with them. Also, I have seen and own The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything. This movie needs a second look at it's true meanings, it's morals of being being brave when you are afraid, of loving others, putting others before ourselves even when all seems hopeless and the easy path is so tempting to take, but the heroes decide choose to hard path, the selfless path. Jesus taught in parables, and so the Veggie Tales "Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" is also a parable of truth found in God's Word, the Bible. There is much symbolism and metaphors found in the movie of love and kindness toward your neighbor and being a good Samaritan. There is that Robin hood like theme of the Good King returning to find his evil brother trying to take over. This evil brother arrogantly uses his own God given genius mind to try and usurp power, much as Satan or any tyrant being used by Satan has and failed. The advanced technology of the evil brother seems to make him the clear victor, but good triumphs over evil as simple courage driven by love of others and the greater good is illustrated within the theme of the movie. We do see three regular guys, working none heroic jobs who eventually find themselves to be heroes in the end because their very character was tested and they overcame their fears and selfish nature to help others in direr need. There is much more I could say of the parable of this movie and all of great music and comical scenes, which also make good medicine in the way of humor and all, but I would highly recommend a second, prayerful look at this beloved movie, which is indeed filled with Judeo Christian values. Though a Christian might prefer the name of Jesus or God to being mentioned in this movie, we still do hear and see His truth, God's truth being played out in the story and characters. There is one truth. God's truth will not return void. Kwve.org or 107.9fm are places where you can hear the voice of God speaking in and through brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. Other good Christian dvds I would recommend would be the "Hermie and Friends." series, voiced by Tim Conway, Don Knotts, Melissa Disney and with guest voice appearances on various dvds. One of my favorite Christian Bands, Third day lend their voices and songs in "Flo The Lyin' Fly." God bless all.
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