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What Makes a Houseguest a Fan Favorite?

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Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 2:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
Why are certain houseguests extremely popular with fans? Janelle for example.

Let me start by saying that I like Janelle and I think she is an awesome competitor. Having got that out of the way, I'm still puzzled by the fan enthusiasm that she has been able to generate. What is her secret that makes her stand out by such a wide margin over most of the people who have played Big Brother?

What makes you like a certain houseguest?

Bowl4sport
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07-21-2008

Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 2:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bowl4sport a private message Print Post    
Title should be What, not Why.

Someone who competes hard and stays calm when nominated, makes strategic not emotional decisions when HOH or POV winner, is able to adjust their game as conditions dictate and remembers that the players have feelings.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 3:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
Thanks Bowl4sport. I changed it. :-)

That is great criteria. Do you have anyone in mind who has played that kind of game?

Naja
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06-28-2003

Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 3:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
It helps if they happen to dislike the same HGs you dislike.

Like right now I might adore someone who wants to get out Wil or Danielle.

eta: and boogie

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 3:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
That's a good point, Naja. Most viewers here disliked the Friendship alliance and the fact that Janelle was one of their leading opponents probably considerably increased her initial appeal.

Gidget
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07-28-2002

Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 3:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gidget a private message Print Post    
I think it is that same elusive "it" factor that celebrities, performers and politicians have.

I like the idea of balanced facial features. If you notice, even houseguests that are not obviously attractive are still photogenic.

We accept them for consideration based on our first view. Once we get to "know" them better we can project our own values on how they behave.

Janelle is a fabulous example. When you pick all of her features apart, she is not as pretty as we perceive her. But in 3 seasons I don't think they have managed to get an unattractive shot of her. She just goes together perfectly.

Her first season she was a feisty underdog battling with all her heart against some very unlikeable people. No matter what she would subsequently do, she would have diehard fans who are incapable of assessing her objectively in another scenario.

I loved first season Janelle even though I didn't respect her lifestyle choices before Big Brother. Her second season I liked her but a lot of the magic of her season one moment was gone. Now, eh. I can take or leave her. I don't even think she is a good player beyond winning comps.


Wavewatcher
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09-09-2006

Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 3:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wavewatcher a private message Print Post    
This is something that has always interested me...

As for Janelle, I've always enjoyed seeing her as part of a BB
production. Each time she is on, I remind myself that I could
stand to lose some pounds and maybe I should grow my hair
a bit longer. And I wish there was a TJMax in my vicinity.

Seriously...

She's fascinating to watch and we are learning that she has made serious study of how to 'work people'. Interesting to see her needle Danielle without saying anything to her, but work on the
jealousy about Shane/Ashley. Janelle's being a bit cruel this year but perhaps I just didn't notice
it before.

Bowl4sport
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07-21-2008

Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 4:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bowl4sport a private message Print Post    
Jimmer, my memory is so bad that I can't remember what happened last week let alone a season or more. Maybe someone can remind me?

Rieann
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08-26-2006

Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 7:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rieann a private message Print Post    
I like the criteria Bowl4sport listed...

Someone who competes hard and stays calm when nominated, makes strategic not emotional decisions when HOH or POV winner, is able to adjust their game as conditions dictate and remembers that the players have feelings.

On a pure entertainment level, funny and witty people always win with me. I also tend to root for underdogs. Arrogance is a MAJOR turnoff, and as Naja posted...

It helps if they happen to dislike the same HGs you dislike.

Rieann
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08-26-2006

Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 8:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rieann a private message Print Post    
I think it is that same elusive "it" factor that celebrities, performers and politicians have.

I agree with this point too, Gidget. Some people just don't appeal to you and sometimes it's hard to say why. Frank has been that way for me this season. I just haven't liked him from the start and I'm not sure why. He just rubs me the wrong way. It's not even the Boogie association. I can't put my finger on it.

Rieann
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08-26-2006

Monday, August 06, 2012 - 1:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rieann a private message Print Post    
Cruzlvr made this excellent point in the Live Feed Discussion thread...

This one reason why it is not good for AG to bring back fan favorites. They became fan favs because of the other people they were playing with during their season. When you put them in in a different season, how nasty they are really comes to light.

Jag2000
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07-01-2009

Monday, August 06, 2012 - 4:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jag2000 a private message Print Post    
Ian is my fan favorite. He knows the game, he's coming out of his shyness, he feels good being involved in some major parts of the game, he's kind, not greedy and most of all...he's having a blast. And he looked soo cute in Boogie's bow tie!

Karuuna
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08-30-2000

Monday, August 06, 2012 - 4:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
In Janelle's case, it's a typical pattern for me. Someone who is pretty much on their own, threatened to be voted out, but keeps winning comps and saving themselves. I like that kind of never say quit player.

I also like players who don't take things too seriously, *while* playing hard. The ones who can have fun and enjoy life even while playing the game. The kind of person I'd admire in real life too.

Oliviamimi
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05-30-2009

Monday, August 06, 2012 - 4:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Oliviamimi a private message Print Post    
Janelle is my favorite, hands down. I am drawn to her confidence and strength. The first time she was on I detested her. I think that had more to do with Howie than anything else. The 2nd time she was on is when I started loving her. When she kept winning competitions and then shot James a bird while saying she hurt her finger, well, that sealed the deal. She is calm under pressure, strong and doesn't mewl around the house like a needy debutante.

Oliviamimi
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05-30-2009

Monday, August 06, 2012 - 4:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Oliviamimi a private message Print Post    
Forgot to say this. I don't like women that cry at the drop of a hat. lol

Risca76
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05-12-2011

Monday, August 06, 2012 - 4:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Risca76 a private message Print Post    
I think Dan fits B4S's description...and I do like him. He's funny, too.

But I love Janelle because she was the underdog season 6 and I HATED the Nerd Herd.And she won comps. And she cracked me up. ALL STARS, I loved her because I was happy to see her back and winning and flirting with Will. My favorite showmance EVER. And again, the most innocent.

She doesn't seem AS mean as the other catty girls. She has a heart. She doesn't seem to lie AS MUCH. She can see past the game.

Love Janelle. Loved Jordan. Loved Dan and Memphis. Love Josh Season 1. Loved Amy Season 3. Maybe we could put a circle chart together to see what they all have in common. :-)


Ark
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07-09-2001

Monday, August 06, 2012 - 5:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ark a private message Print Post    
I think the #1 criteria is they have to entertain us. After that I think Bowl4sport is spot on. I don't think you get to be a fan favorite if you do excessive, unnecessary trash talking.

I like Ian but I can't say he's entertained me for more than a few minutes since the show started.

Karuuna
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08-30-2000

Monday, August 06, 2012 - 5:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
On the other hand, I like Ian. Sometimes the fan favorite is the under dog. :-)

Missyb
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07-28-2004

Monday, August 06, 2012 - 11:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Missyb a private message Print Post    
Here goes the story for the 4th or is it 5th time......

Missyb
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07-28-2004

Monday, August 06, 2012 - 11:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Missyb a private message Print Post    
Two go in only one comes out......the thunderdome.

Cablejockey
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12-27-2001

Tuesday, August 07, 2012 - 7:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cablejockey a private message Print Post    
Karuuna--ITA with your comments about Janelle. She mostly seems to stay out of the vortex of the game that sucks so many into crazy land! I like her calmness and how the game doesnt take her over.