Mr. Gonner stands alone in a spotlight at center court of a dark gym, arms crossed.

Mr. Gonner

He was almost an Olympian. Now he’s your gym teacher.

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Fourth place.

2004 US Olympic Trials. Decathlon.

Eleven points short of Athens. The hurdle moved. Everybody knows that.

Questions?

Episode 1 drops at 500 followers ★ 7 down, 493 to go ★ Shorts every weekday at 7 PM ★ Follow on Instagram and YouTube ★ Contains strong language and zero pedagogy ★

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Mr. Gonner in the gym in front of his new class.

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Episode 1The New Gym Teacher

The first full episode goes live when Instagram and YouTube together reach 500 followers. He says he doesn't care. He checks every hour.

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Follower count as of October 26, 2026.

The shorts

Short films from Pine Ridge High and beyond. Watch them on YouTube and subscribe, so you are there when Episode 1 drops at 500 followers.

Mr. Gonner with a whistle and crossed arms.0:35

Mr. Gonner in the Gym

Pine Ridge High hires a man who almost made the 2004 Olympics. On day one he turns gym class into a decathlon.

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Mr. Gonner on a pay phone during a field trip.0:41

Mr. Gonner: Field Trip

Every year one teacher takes the kids on a field trip. This year they chose wrong. 23 kids left. 22 came back.

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Mr. Gonner on a pink flamingo float at the water park.0:52

Mr. Gonner: Swimming Lessons

The kids learn to swim from a true professional. Four lifeguards on duty. Three quit by noon.

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Mr. Gonner in a Santa hat holding a live goose.Coming Nov 10:52

Mr. Gonner: Christmas Party

The staff party starts at 6 PM. He brings the goose. Alive. The police arrive at 6:15.

On YouTube Sun, Nov 1
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Mr. Gonner in a gym holding a huge ice cream sundae.Coming Nov 80:41

Mr. Gonner: Cheat Day

Every great athlete follows a strict diet. He gets one cheat day per week. He takes seven.

On YouTube Sun, Nov 8
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Mr. Gonner in a wrestling ring with a folding chair.Coming Nov 151:05

Mr. Gonner: Gym Class

Some exercises were banned decades ago. He never got the memo. The winner gets to wrestle him.

On YouTube Sun, Nov 15
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Portrait of Mr. Gonner: curly blond perm, pink headband, ginger mustache, teal track jacket over jersey 23, arms crossed.
Pine Ridge High personnel fileConfidential

He was almost an Olympian.

In 2004 he finished fourth in the decathlon at the US Olympic Trials, eleven points short of Athens. Twenty-two years later he teaches physical education at Pine Ridge High. He cares about exactly one person, and it is not a student.

Position
Physical Education
Jersey
No. 23
Best result
4th, 2004 US Olympic Trials
Official explanation
“The hurdle moved.”
Supplements
Vitamins. Strictly vitamins.
Vehicle
G-Wagon, in a reserved spot that isn’t his
Teaching philosophy
“Easier to get forgiveness than permission.”
Known phrases
  • That’s character.
  • Write that down.
  • Questions?
  • Same time next week.
  • Kevin. No.
4th

Place at the 2004 US Olympic Trials

11

Points short of Athens

312

Letters to the Olympic Committee

0

Actual medals. One souvenir.

Faculty and staff

Pine Ridge High yearbook, 2026 edition. Picture day was a Tuesday. Mr. Hanley slept through it.

Mr. Gonner, yearbook photo.

Mr. Gonner

Physical Education

Most likely toblame the hurdle.

“That’s character.”

Principal Helena Whitmore at her desk, arms crossed.

Helena Whitmore

Principal

Most likely tokeep a file on you.

“He was my only applicant.”

Felix Hartley in a cardigan, holding a mug.

Felix Hartley

Social Studies, mentor teacher

Most likely tovolunteer.

“Some people just need longer.”

Dolores from the cafeteria, holding a ladle.

Dolores

Cafeteria

Most likely tosay “Next.”

“Ice. Twenty minutes. Then heat.”

Kevin Pruitt wearing glasses and a gold medal.

Kevin Pruitt

9th grade

Most likely toget back up.

“He’s actually a good teacher.”

Mr. Hanley asleep in an armchair in the teachers' lounge.

Mr. Hanley

Chemistry, 41 years

Most likely tobe asleep in this photo.

No comment at this time.

Bulletin

News from the channel and from Pine Ridge High.

Mr. Gonner with cake all over his face at the staff party.
Episode 1

Episode 1 unlocks at 500 followers

The first full episode goes live when Instagram and YouTube together reach 500 followers. Every follow counts. He is counting too.

  • Shorts

    Three shorts are on YouTube

    In the Gym, Field Trip and Swimming Lessons. Christmas Party follows on November 1.

  • Channels

    Mr. Gonner is on Instagram

    Follow @mrgonner_official for a short gag every weekday at 7 PM.

  • Pine Ridge High

    Letter No. 312 has been sent

    Addressed to the Olympic Committee. Typed by a ninth grader. The P.S. was not approved.

  • Pine Ridge High

    Safety mat fund reaches $11

    Plus one signed autograph card. Mr. Gonner values it at $40. Nobody else does.

The Gonner Collection

Drop 01 is in production. Official merch, personally approved by the man on the jersey. The shop opens soon.

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White jersey with a yellow number 23 and teal trim.

Home Jersey No. 23

Coming soon

Fourth place never looked this good.

Hot pink terry cloth headband.

The Headband

Coming soon

Pink terry cloth. Absorbs sweat and accountability.

Gold whistle on a pink and teal lanyard.

The Golden Whistle

Coming soon

Tested on 23 students. 22 came back.

Gold souvenir medal next to a card reading Not an actual medal.

Not an Actual Medal

Coming soon

Does not entitle the wearer to respect.

White mug printed with Same time next week.

Same Time Next Week Mug

Coming soon

Holds 350 ml of coffee and zero remorse.

Teal shaker bottle printed with the word Vitamins.

Vitamins Shaker

Coming soon

Contents: vitamins. Please stop asking.

Clips all week.

A new clip every weekday at 7 PM. Tap one to watch it on YouTube. Episode 1 drops at 500 followers.