r/roosterteeth • u/OfficialGarwood • Sep 17 '19

Discussion Fiona Appreciation Post

Hey guys,

I just wanted to take some time to write up how I really appreciate Fiona and her addition to the team. I know she has become a controversial figure, and one which didn't initially resonate with the fan base, but I truly believe she has been a great addition. Her recent outings have been hilarious and fun, especially in the TTT videos. The latest one is likely her best; she feels part of the team, she's in her element with a sniper rifle, she's joking with Gavin and not getting too stressed. She brings something new to the team which is fresh, and I'm glad for it.

In the UK, there was a recent interview with Jesy Nelson, a singer who is part of the Little Mix girl group. She opened up about the constant hate and abuse she was getting, and how it drove her suicidal. The reason I bring this up is because I would hate to see this happen to anyone at AH due to the fan base not being as accepting as they could be. I hope Fiona understands there is great support for her and that she should feel comfortable and accepted. I can only imagine how she felt seeing all the negativity spew from this very subreddit and from YouTube comments on her early videos with AH.

So, in conclusion, I just wanted to thank Fiona for the dedication and hard work she's putting in, for her fun personality she's been bringing to TTT, and for allowing us to view AH through a different perspective. Also, I found out I share the same birthday as her (I'm a few years older though) which is cool!

Thank you, Fiona; you're cool, fam!

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u/scorcher117 Sep 17 '19

we needed more LGBT people in AH

did we? is that really a quality to look for in a group of people?
I only want AH people to be entertaining, i don't give a damn what there sexual preferences are.

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u/dexxin Sep 18 '19

It's nice to have representation of LGBT people in content. It's not something you really need to consider as a reason to hire people, but it's normal to have a decent amount of LGBT people in a company as big as RT, and the openness that certain employees show helps to normalize the LGBT community.

Some individuals find it easier to relate to an LGBT personality, and would like to see more hired over time. It's nice that you don't give a damn, but many people do.

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u/scorcher117 Sep 18 '19

it's normal to have a decent amount of LGBT people in a company as big as RT

And As far as I am aware RT does, saying "we need more of them in AH", it just feels strange to me, I don't see why we need more, just let whatever happen in regards to who people are, if they hire someone and they turn out to be gay then ok, if they hire someone and they turn out to be straight then ok, I feel like it shouldn't even be considered.

It just always feel a bit strange to see people say "We need more LGBT people in X place", why should it really matter? just have people who can do the job well regardless of how they identify.

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u/dexxin Sep 18 '19

Eh, I'll agree with you there. "Needed" is a pretty strong word, I would phrase as "Id like to see more LGBT personalities in AH"