It’s quite worrying how quickly we all get attached to the contestants on Great British Bake Off, isn’t it?
Every year, by the first episode, the entire country has people they’re cheering on and people they’re secretly wishing would drop their cakes on the way to the judges’ table.
This year, of course, is no different.
But there is one slightly odd contestant that the internet seems to have fallen in love with – Terry.
Baker: Terry Credit: Mark Bourdillon/Love Productions/Channel 4What Has Happened to Terry so Far?
Well, it all started in episode 1, biscuit week.
Terry had a pretty disastrous first two rounds, with his now infamous lamb biscuits utterly failing…
Great British Bake Off: Terry’s biscuits. Channel 4. Series 2, episode 2.forgot how protective i get of the bakers like, fuck, terry i love you and your lamb biscuits, you deserve the world and more #gbbo
— bea (@wxrmth) August 28, 2018
Great British Bake Off: Terry’s biscuits. Channel 4. Series 2, episode 2.The second round was equally disastrous, but Terry managed to pull it off in the showstopper challenge with a biscuit bake that reminded us slightly of The Silence of the Lambs…
Great British Bake Off: Terry’s biscuits. Channel 4. Series 2, episode 2.https://twitter.com/whitleyjen/status/1034532508824686593
Terry had a big scare in episode 2, too, in cake week – although he still managed to pull through and survive.
#GBBO OMG TERRY LIVES TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY YESSSSS!!!!!😊😊😊
— cameronn (@CameronArbuthn1) September 4, 2018
Why Do People Love Him?
Probably because he has come so close to exiting the show but managed to save himself. We Brits love an underdog and wee Terry is proving to be the little baker that could.
What Are People Saying About Terry?
There are some strong opinions on Terry…
https://twitter.com/HannahDunkerley/status/1037087038267424768
But there are even stronger opinions on his moustache, like these amazing 17 tweets:
1. The Moustache Already Wins
terry’s moustache is already the real winner of this year’s bake off if you ask me x
— greta 🌹 (@theautumnstale) September 4, 2018
2. Cannot Handle the Handlebar
Bake off is stressful to watch. On another note, I love Terry and his handlebar moustache #GBBO pic.twitter.com/sHH2BSmnhi
— Rebecca McDaid (@bexx0588) September 4, 2018
3. The Moustache Dropped
It's so hot in the #bakeoff tent even Terry's moustache has drooped #GBBO
— Barnacle Curdlesnoot (@thatscottie) September 4, 2018
4. Terry to Stay… Just Because
So Terry to stay ….. cos moustache #gbbo #BakeOff
— Annie (@Daltonsart) August 28, 2018
5. The Stache is Everything
That is fantastic from Terry. He should win, even just for his curly moustache. #GBBO #BakeOff
— Joel Murray (@joelmurray) August 28, 2018
6. Terry or Mr Monopoly?
https://twitter.com/Dannbammm/status/1037070818059210752
7. GBBO or Sky Art’s Portrait Artist of the Year?
https://twitter.com/mia_silverwoman/status/1037095743398576130
8. Just Lovely
Routing for Terry this series! I just love his moustache and how lovely he is #BakeOff #GBBO
— Meg✌🏻 (@MegEmilyButler) August 28, 2018
9. If Only We Could Grow it, Too…
I agree Terry's face IS brilliant. Honestly if I could grow that moustache…….#GBBO #BakeOff
— Emily Crawford (@Crawf28) August 28, 2018
10. This Terrible Pun…
https://twitter.com/Bethalinaa/status/1034524532831408128
11. The Stache Wins
https://twitter.com/beckyfinlayson/status/1034519782471680001
12. Uncle Terry
Just found out my uncle is on the great british bake off. He's the one with the outstanding moustache and micro brewery. He should be everyone's favourite just for those reasons #terry #GBBO
— Lee Hartill (@LeoH5N1) August 21, 2018
13. The Moustache for Star Baker?
Terry to win I’m calling it now just for the moustache alone #GBBO #BakeOff
— BETH🦋 (@MissBethTippett) August 28, 2018
14. The Silence of the Lamb Biscuits
Terry is my favourite OMG he’s making lamb art! And he has a delightful moustache #BakeOff #Moustache
— Laura Young (@Laura_Young098) August 28, 2018
15. The Power of the Tash
Already rooting for Terry & his impressive moustache. His lamb biccies may not be the best but I believe in him and for sure think he could redeem himself with the power of the tash! #BakeOff pic.twitter.com/ZWfkFW88nO
— Shannibal Lecter 🌙🔮🦇 (@NerdyGirlShay) August 28, 2018
16. Moustache Terry is His Legal Name
https://twitter.com/_socoamaretto/status/1037071201477091329
17. Suspect Stache
https://twitter.com/_socoamaretto/status/1034535579248209920
But, ultimately, people may be realising that the nation’s love affair with Terry may end in tears.
I have a feeling that rooting for Terry is ultimately going to shatter my heart into pieces, but he’s my ride or die, so I’m all in. #GBBO
— Emma Blackery (@emmablackery) August 28, 2018
We’ll still always love Terry, though.
I just adore Terry with all my heart #GBBO
— STANDIDO (@TheRealStandido) September 4, 2018
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