| “ | I'm lucky I got the smarts. 'Cause everyone's trying to get ya. Hit you up for all you got in the bank. Jerks. | „ |
| ~ Tom Gurney |
Tom Gurney is a minor character in the 2006 video game Bully, serving as a minor antagonist in the first chapter.
He is a student at Bullworth Academy, as well as one of the members of the Bullies clique.
He was voiced by Connor Paolo, who also portrayed Zachary Connor and Teddy Winnock in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Biography[]
Overview[]
Tom is one of the members of the misfit Bullies clique. However, unlike his friends, he seems to be more mature, protective for his bully friends, and a bit remorseful about for bullying actions. Some of his dialogue indicates that doesn't enjoy being a bully as much as the rest of the Bullies and feels guilty about what he's done to others. Additionally, he seems paranoid and a conspiracy theorist, believing that everybody is out to get him and frequently claims that everyone picks on him. He also believes that if his fellow Bullies would "dig a little deeper", they might be able to find out what's really going on at Bullworth, implying that he is suspicious of Gary Smith's schemes. He also seems sad and depressed, but is in denial of it. He likes watching horror movies, and hates wearing shoes for unknown reasons.
While not too present amongst the school people, there are some dialogues indicating his past actions within the academy. At sometimes, Tom apparently steals panties from girls' dorm for Mr. Burton, same with Jimmy did, and says in a dialogue that he hopes will get to keep a pair soon. He states that in an another dialogue that he hates Preppies, for unknown reasons.
Chapter 1[]
Tom's role is too minor in missions, as he only appears in the Chapter 1 missions "The Setup" and "Save Algie" as backup for his bully friends to attack and stop Jimmy.
Trivia[]
- Tom's hate of wearing shoes may be a reference of Tom Sawyer, who also hated footwear, the titular character of the book series with the same name by the late Mark Twain.
