Dr Weaver
C.N.S
Why does Dr Weaver always walk with a crutch?
Marc Dashevsky
In article <351C22...@stud.man.ac.uk>, mbcx...@stud.man.ac.uk says...
> Why does Dr Weaver always walk with a crutch?
She might hurt someone if she were to run.
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Kimball Kinnison
On Fri, 27 Mar 1998 14:02:44 -0800, "C.N.S" <mbcx...@stud.man.ac.uk>
wrote:
>Why does Dr Weaver always walk with a crutch?
Character development?
C.N.S
Kimball Kinnison wrote:
Explain.
Judi Sohn
In article <351C22...@stud.man.ac.uk>, "C.N.S"
<mbcx...@stud.man.ac.uk> wrote:
> Why does Dr Weaver always walk with a crutch?
Ummm...because there's something wrong with her leg? ;-) Seriously, Dr.
Weaver has some sort of disability (probably permanent) that has never
been explained. I kind of like it that way.
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Mom at Home Design - http://www.discovernet.net/usr/judis/momathome/home.html
SM
Never been explained?? I thought something came to light about her having
had polio. Perhaps I'm mistaken. Anyone really know?
Sandra
Judi Sohn wrote in message <6fgnio$ct7$1...@206.165.146.150>...
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>Why does Dr Weaver always walk with a crutch?
The actress has a permanent limp.
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Marc Dashevsky
In article <351be...@ispc-news.cableinet.net>, cour...@vossnet.co.uk
says...
> Never been explained?? I thought something came to light about her having
> had polio. Perhaps I'm mistaken. Anyone really know?
I really know. You are mistaken. Read the FAQ'ing FAQ.
Rose 'MotherFAQer' Cooper
[Somebody shoulda oughta change the definition of FAQ to "Frequenty
*Answered* Questions"...]
[And oh yeah: followups set to a.t.e.; inevitably, someone in this
Frequently Threaded Thread is sure to spoil it for the u.m.t.e. folks.]
marny.h...@vanderbilt.edu (Marny Helfrich) wrote:
[Answer #1001 and counting regarding Weaver's limp]
>Also, before anyone else asks, Laura Innes herself does not have a
>disability.
Too late, I'm afraid:
In article <6ck5FCAyo$G1E...@lindon.demon.co.uk>, astro
<as...@lindon.demon.co.uk> wrote:
The actress has a permanent limp.
...and, unfortunately, incorrect information always seems to outlive
correct information.
>bambam, this info is in the FAQ, isn't it?
>http://www.digiserve.com/er/erdex.html
Specifically, <http://www.digiserve.com/er/erfaq5.html>:
--------
5.27 What's the cause of Kerry Weaver's disability?
The source of Kerry's leg injury has never been mentioned on the show,
despite some people thinking that they may remember having heard it.
Recently, Laura Innes stated in an interview that she and the writers have
come up with a specific origin for Kerry's disability, but it won't be
worked into the show until they have an appropriate story to put it in.
--------
/bams, who has a Frequent Question of her own...
Rose "MotherFAQer" Cooper,
Keeper of the ER FAQ
(and Water-Bearer for the MDI!!!B and PTR!!!B)
er...@digiserve.com
http://www.digiserve.com/er/erdex.html
http://manetheren.cl.msu.edu/~bambam/
Marny Helfrich
On Fri, 27 Mar 1998 18:07:19 -0000, "SM" <cour...@vossnet.co.uk>
wrote:
>Never been explained?? I thought something came to light about her having
>had polio. Perhaps I'm mistaken. Anyone really know?
>
>Sandra
It has never been explained on the show, although a lot of here on the
group have speculated that she has had polio.
Laura Innes used to say in interviews that even she didn't know, but
she has recently said a few times that she does know, and they might
let the rest of in on the secret if they can find a convenient way to
work it into the storyline.
Also, before anyone else asks, Laura Innes herself does not have a
disability.
bambam, this info is in the FAQ, isn't it?
http://www.digiserve.com/er/erdex.html
Marny
Marny Helfrich
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shar...@pristine.com.tw
It has never been explained. That is for sure. In the Rosie O'Donell
interview Laura Innes confirmed that no reason has ever been given in the
show itself, though she has alluded to the fact that there is a specific
reason in her and the writers eyes, and that in time it will come out in a
simple way.
Mina(feeilng like a broken record)
In article <351be...@ispc-news.cableinet.net>,
"SM" <cour...@vossnet.co.uk> wrote:
>
> Never been explained?? I thought something came to light about her having
> had polio. Perhaps I'm mistaken. Anyone really know?
>
> Sandra
>
> Judi Sohn wrote in message <6fgnio$ct7$1...@206.165.146.150>...
> >In article <351C22...@stud.man.ac.uk>, "C.N.S"
> ><mbcx...@stud.man.ac.uk> wrote:
> >
> >> Why does Dr Weaver always walk with a crutch?
> >
> >Ummm...because there's something wrong with her leg? ;-) Seriously, Dr.
> >Weaver has some sort of disability (probably permanent) that has never
> >been explained. I kind of like it that way.
> >
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> http://www.discovernet.net/usr/judis/momathome/home.html
>
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Robert Frize
In article <MPG.f8586155...@news.ne.mediaone.net>,
m_...@world.std.com (Marc Dashevsky) wrote:
> In article <351C22...@stud.man.ac.uk>, mbcx...@stud.man.ac.uk says...
> > Why does Dr Weaver always walk with a crutch?
>
> She might hurt someone if she were to run.
>
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Especially if she was holding some scissors at the time.
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Barry Boy
>>Why does Dr Weaver always walk with a crutch?
>
NO the actress, Laura Innes does not have a limp.
The limp is an undisclosed disability belonging to
the character, Dr. Weaver. We don't know and have
never been told what caused the limp. There has
been specualtion, but the writers have never told us
why she limps. However Laura Innes said in an
interview before that they know exactly what caused
the limp and she worked with a real disabled woman
to perfect the limp, but they have just never told us (yet).
Laura Innes Fan Page:
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Academy/5999
Mark Baggley
In article <6fm924$rit$1...@mercury.medianet.ie>, Barry Boy <barry-
b...@clubi.ie> writes
everyone's curiosity about Kerry's disability. It's about as important
as the reason why Benton's black or Carter's white. It just is, does it
really matter ?
Disabled people get sick of being asked what's *wrong* with them and I
applaud ER for not making a big deal out if it. It is one of the many
reasons I love ER.
This is not intended to have a go at any one individual who has asked
this question, but I hope by stating this, you might think about why you
are all so eager to know .
Best wishes,
mark
Posted by:
Mark <Ma...@hawknest.demon.co.uk>
Disabled people are equal when it comes to paying bills, but not education,
transport or employment. Why ?
rags...@bu.edu
In article <fQhvXFARy$H1E...@hawknest.demon.co.uk>,
Mark Baggley <ma...@hawknest.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>
> In article <6fm924$rit$1...@mercury.medianet.ie>, Barry Boy <barry-
> b...@clubi.ie> writes
> >>>Why does Dr Weaver always walk with a crutch?
> >
> everyone's curiosity about Kerry's disability. It's about as important
> as the reason why Benton's black or Carter's white. It just is, does it
> really matter ?
>
> Disabled people get sick of being asked what's *wrong* with them and I
> applaud ER for not making a big deal out if it. It is one of the many
> reasons I love ER.
>
> This is not intended to have a go at any one individual who has asked
> this question, but I hope by stating this, you might think about why you
> are all so eager to know .
I think it is just simple curiosity and nothing more. I'm diabetic and people
often ask me questions when I take an insulin injection. I don't think they
are asking because it "matters", but simply to find out why. The only reason
people care about Kerry's disability is that we've known her so long without
finding out what it is. If we knew, no one would care anymore, because it
doesn't really matter at all. It would just be one more section of the FAQ.
The point about Carter and Benton's skin color is the same. It's just a fact
and no one thinks about it. But, if Carter and Benton wore opaque full body
suits all the time, we probably would wonder what they looked like, (i.e. what
color their skin was) only because we couldn't see them. I also applaud ER
for not making a big deal out of Kerry's condition. People have disabilities
and they do their jobs without a problem, without it really being an issue.
However, wanting to know the cause of Kerry's limp is, in my view, just a
natural part of our desire to know as much about the characters of the show as
we can.
Dave
Judi Sohn
> As a disabled person and an avid ER fan, I'm kinda disappointed with
> everyone's curiosity about Kerry's disability. It's about as important
> as the reason why Benton's black or Carter's white. It just is, does it
> really matter ?
>
> Disabled people get sick of being asked what's *wrong* with them and I
> applaud ER for not making a big deal out if it. It is one of the many
> reasons I love ER.
I'm not disabled, but as I said in my original response on this thread, I
like that Kerry's disability has never been explained. You have put into
words exactly *why* I feel this way. Thanks.
mis...@aus-net.com
>
> As a disabled person and an avid ER fan, I'm kinda disappointed with
> everyone's curiosity about Kerry's disability. It's about as important
> as the reason why Benton's black or Carter's white. It just is, does it
> really matter ?
>
> Disabled people get sick of being asked what's *wrong* with them and I
> applaud ER for not making a big deal out if it. It is one of the many
> reasons I love ER.
Woohoo!!!!! Way to go!!! What I've been saying for a while!!! WHY do
people need to know? Is it going to make a difference about how we
react to her character? We know she has a disability, it's a part of
her life, so is the fact that she has red hair and wears glasses!
Mads (who limps too. And gets sick of being asked why)
Michelle
> I think it is just simple curiosity and nothing more. I'm diabetic and people
> often ask me questions when I take an insulin injection. I don't think they
> are asking because it "matters", but simply to find out why. The only reason
I agree. I admit, I am curious about why Kerry limps. I'm equally
curious about her life in Africa. I don't think Kerry limping "matters"
in the slightest, but it's part of her, and since I want to know more
about her, it's natural curiosity. In the past I've also wondered if Del
Amico is an ex-addict, if Doug's son will ever come looking for him,
where the hell Carter's parents are, and who beat Mark up in the men's
room. That doesn't mean I necessarily want all those questions answered
- sometimes a little mystery is good. But I still wonder.
> people care about Kerry's disability is that we've known her so long without
> finding out what it is. If we knew, no one would care anymore, because it
> doesn't really matter at all. It would just be one more section of the FAQ.
Yep.
> The point about Carter and Benton's skin color is the same. It's just a fact
> and no one thinks about it. But, if Carter and Benton wore opaque full body
> suits all the time, we probably would wonder what they looked like, (i.e. what
> color their skin was) only because we couldn't see them. I also applaud ER
(Nodding in agreement). I'm curious as to what Kenny (from South Park)
looks like under his hood.<g>. But not seeing his face is part of Kenny.
> for not making a big deal out of Kerry's condition. People have disabilities
> and they do their jobs without a problem, without it really being an issue.
> However, wanting to know the cause of Kerry's limp is, in my view, just a
> natural part of our desire to know as much about the characters of the show as
> we can.
Again, I agree with you. And, although I'm curious, I'd be quite happy
if we never find out why.
--
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Tigg
Thanks Marny...a much more informative and polite response than the
individual posting before you.
Sandra
Marny Helfrich wrote in message <351c3ec0....@news.vanderbilt.edu>...
>On Fri, 27 Mar 1998 18:07:19 -0000, "SM" <cour...@vossnet.co.uk>
>wrote:
>
>>Never been explained?? I thought something came to light about her having
>>had polio. Perhaps I'm mistaken. Anyone really know?
>>
>>Sandra
>
>
Tigg
I apologize for trying to answer someone's question and annoying the hell
out of so many. If it is so mind numbingly boring for you to have to read
the question again, why do you insist on replying AGAIN?
You are the reason you sound like a broken record. If you don't want to
play that tune again, then shut up.
shar...@pristine.com.tw wrote in message
<6fir7r$vkr$1...@nnrp1.dejanews.com>...
>It has never been explained. That is for sure. In the Rosie O'Donell
>interview Laura Innes confirmed that no reason has ever been given in the
>show itself, though she has alluded to the fact that there is a specific
>reason in her and the writers eyes, and that in time it will come out in a
>simple way.
>
>Mina(feeilng like a broken record)
>
>In article <351be...@ispc-news.cableinet.net>,
> "SM" <cour...@vossnet.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>> Never been explained?? I thought something came to light about her having
>> had polio. Perhaps I'm mistaken. Anyone really know?
>>
>> Sandra
>>
>> Judi Sohn wrote in message <6fgnio$ct7$1...@206.165.146.150>...
>> >In article <351C22...@stud.man.ac.uk>, "C.N.S"
>> ><mbcx...@stud.man.ac.uk> wrote:
>> >
>> >> Why does Dr Weaver always walk with a crutch?
>> >
>> >Ummm...because there's something wrong with her leg? ;-) Seriously, Dr.
>> >Weaver has some sort of disability (probably permanent) that has never
>> >been explained. I kind of like it that way.
>> >
>> >--
>> >Judi Sohn - ju...@discovernet.net
>> >Mom at Home Design -
>> http://www.discovernet.net/usr/judis/momathome/home.html
>>
>>
>
>
Tigg
You make an interesting point. I suppose in the long run it really doesn't
matter what the ailment is. The most important thing is the character of
Kerry Weaver, not her mobility.
Sandra
Mark Baggley wrote in message ...
>In article <6fm924$rit$1...@mercury.medianet.ie>, Barry Boy <barry-
>b...@clubi.ie> writes
>>>>Why does Dr Weaver always walk with a crutch?
>>>
>>>The actress has a permanent limp.
>>
>>NO the actress, Laura Innes does not have a limp.
>>The limp is an undisclosed disability belonging to
>>the character, Dr. Weaver. We don't know and have
>>never been told what caused the limp. There has
>>been specualtion, but the writers have never told us
>>why she limps. However Laura Innes said in an
>>interview before that they know exactly what caused
>>the limp and she worked with a real disabled woman
>>to perfect the limp, but they have just never told us (yet).
>>
>>
>>Laura Innes Fan Page:
>>http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Academy/5999
>>
>>
>>
>As a disabled person and an avid ER fan, I'm kinda disappointed with
>everyone's curiosity about Kerry's disability. It's about as important
>as the reason why Benton's black or Carter's white. It just is, does it
>really matter ?
>
>Disabled people get sick of being asked what's *wrong* with them and I
>applaud ER for not making a big deal out if it. It is one of the many
>reasons I love ER.
>
>This is not intended to have a go at any one individual who has asked
>this question, but I hope by stating this, you might think about why you
>are all so eager to know .
>
Mark Baggley
In article <891336...@hiley.demon.co.uk>, Michelle
<e...@hiley.demon.co.uk> writes
as to why people as k about disability, but when it's the 2000th time
you've been asked, you can see why we get a little sick of it :)
My favourite ER momemnt from a disabiliy perspective was when kerry had
sex. Certainly in the UK, disabled people are very rarely shown as being
sexual beings and ER certainly made it clear she was. (What did she say
on the phone ? Now that, I am curious about !)
Mark B
Patricia Crawford
"Tigg" <sau...@iname.com> writes:
>>>Never been explained?? I thought something came to light about her having
>>>had polio. Perhaps I'm mistaken. Anyone really know?
>>>
I don't think its been explained either, and on a personal note, I hope it
isn't. I think it's a refreshing change to have a character with a
disability that no one is making a big deal of. The fact that it isn't
mentioned says alot. JMHO.
Michelle
In article <Kb1aVQA$iUI1...@hawknest.demon.co.uk>
ma...@hawknest.demon.co.uk "Mark Baggley" writes:
> Thanks for everyone's honesty. Yes, I agree it;s usually simple honesty
> as to why people as k about disability, but when it's the 2000th time
> you've been asked, you can see why we get a little sick of it :)
Yeah, I can understand that.
> My favourite ER momemnt from a disabiliy perspective was when kerry had
> sex. Certainly in the UK, disabled people are very rarely shown as being
> sexual beings and ER certainly made it clear she was. (What did she say
> on the phone ? Now that, I am curious about !)
I read an interview with Laura Innes who agreed with you, and was
pleased Kerry ended up having sex. It ought to happen more often, after
all everyone else in the E.R. seems to be at it! And Kerry Weaver is a
beautiful woman.
Kristina Beale
Sorry to be OT, but I had to answer this one!
Michelle (e...@hiley.demon.co.uk) wrote:
: (Nodding in agreement). I'm curious as to what Kenny (from South Park)
: looks like under his hood.<g>. But not seeing his face is part of Kenny.
Just so you know - the creators of South Park are working on an episode in
which we get to see Kenny's face. According to them, it will "be like
seeing Darth Vader's face in Return of the Jedi". Should be interesting.
They also responded to the question, "Why do you always kill Kenny?" with
"Because it's fun."
-Kristi
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Elvira Bromberg
Because otherwise the character would fall down?
SDrake3936
I agree that it doesn't make a difference about Kerry's disability, but since
she is my favorite character on ER I would like to know more about her. We
have seen other characters families, where they live and what they do in their
off duty time. Part of learning more about Kerry would probably include the
reason for her limp. And, yes, I loved it that they "finally" showed her
having a sex life!