I love this thread. I agree with its placement against
all the other anti threads that propagate hate and disgust.
This is quite old fashioned in a sense, just a quick 'Science
is loud' opening campaign statement and on with the day.
Of course, I love Science, but even I can agree with the point
that he can be loud, but he can also be quiet, tip toeing through
a heart left battered and bleeding from the dynamics of the house.
His tone can be gruff, acerbic, but when he is, he also has
a smile hovering around his lips. He does it in play, Nothing
malicious, just an attempt to introduce a little bit of levity into
a house where bitching and back stabbing has become the de rigour.
For balance, we ought to mention the many moments of kindness
that he has given to everyone, which is why the 'lone wolf' role
works so well for him: he can give kindness without making
his 'off scene' moments hypocritical. He has respected the elders
in the house, even if they never earned the respect in the first place,
is very protective of all the women in the house; he hasn't even voted
for one <though I'm not sure>. Has always had the moment of awareness
that allows him to take his mind out of the competition, and to offer
comfort to those that need it. Without considering the action in terms
of outside perspective.
But, you dislike him because he is loud. Okay, if you think that 'weakness'
is enough for hate and it eclipses all his other qualities, then we shouldn't
really stand in your way.