All Star Face Off

The titans of our time go head-to-head. Only one will emerge victorious.

Today:
"Jerry"
v.
"Gerry"

J. G.
Affectionate short version of male given name "Jeremiah." Amusing hybrid short-form given name: sounds like "Jerry," looks like "Gary."
Popular among mulleted comedians, muscular dystrophiles. Popular among Geralds, soccer broadcasters, R.C. clergy, Gerards.
Hmm. I never met a Gerard who took to shortening. Oh, they're all over the place. Esp. high-ratio shortening, which, with its remarkable ability to emulsify liquids, makes your cakes extra high and your frostings extra creamy.
Also takes to shortening. Offers impeccable mouthfeel, shelf stability, satisfying crispness.
Given to overconsumption of trans-fatty acids. Given to overconsumption of trans-fatty acids.
Understands risks of TFA in diet. Has made peace with own actuarial profile. Not making peace with anything until the Volunteers give up their weapons.
Dude. Relax. We shall overcome.
Seriously. You're going to pop something. Many of our number will fall before the great dream is realized, before freedom reigns supreme o'er our land and our people. No man is above that!
... And if I must meet my own end along the way...
... So.
... Be.
... It.
... ...
... Taste my steel!
... ...
Pie? Pie.
Winner: "Jerry," on account of its detachment from the films of A. MacDowell.

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The battle royale.
(Exactly as illustrated.)