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Nynana
Member
05-31-2005
| Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 5:44 pm
I guess, invested for lack of a better word Hi I'm Nana, and my word for it is addiction, I AM an addict and proud of it! Needmylifeback, I LOVE Alton. Can't wait for his Eating on the Asphalt starts at the end of the month 
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 6:01 pm
Hehe, Happy, my mom called the night of the show last week about three minutes after it started to ask if I was watching. She didn't even question it when I said yep, watching it, recording on one tv and tivo'ing on the other, lol. She just said, ah show summary, lol!
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Tk27
Member
07-04-2004
| Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 8:02 pm
Wow how do I explain this. Well lets start with mom and dad. Im lucky they are addicted but we live in different towns. Now remember BB is going in to season 7. So at the start I had lived with a girl. She did one of those amusing smiles and pretended that she cared about BB but I could tell she thought I was nuts. Around BB3 was the next girlfriend. She just plain thought I was crazy. However around this time I had my daughter come to live with me from an earlier marriage before BB time. She was really interested but not hooked like me. Hey she was a teenage girl and interested in boys. Who could blame her. Then that girlfriend was gone and that left me with lots of time to myself for a few seasons of BB. No one to bash me about watching it however no one to talk to about it either. Then comes present girlfriend at BB6 and also my son moved in with me from previous marriage. Now the new girlfriend is so in to it. That we compete trying to talk over each other getting our opinions across. LOL! Which is great but frustrating sometimes. She should listen more because I'm right!!!!!! LOL! Now my son thought I was totally bonkers. However slowly as BB 6 went by he would go to the fridge to get things and I would find him lurking over my shoulder. Then he would slowly walk in to the living room about 5 minutes after the show started on show nights. Before you knew it he had a full on opinion about what was going on LOL! Now I am sad this year because my girlfriend is ready for BB but we will be separated for the show as I am on course for the whole summer. We are going to have to settle for phone conversation opinions. Now my friends over the last 6 years. Well they all think I'm nuts. It's funny BB is like having a skeleton in the closet. You are almost afraid to tell people you watch it LOL!
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Joely
Member
09-24-2005
| Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 8:13 pm
TK27 ~ amen to that last sentence! I hardly admit that I watch it to many... I used to be a bartender and I would have at least one tv on it at all times... and we're talking a REALLY busy, busy bar! The kicker is that whenever anyone gave me sh*t about it, I just told them that some patron tipped me big to put it on and not rat them out! lmao
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Tk27
Member
07-04-2004
| Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 9:40 pm
Joely that is too funny!!!!!!!! I used to be a bartender too and did the exact same thing. The whole tip story and everything! That is too funny!
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Watcher
Member
09-19-2000
| Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 10:04 pm
lol TK27 and Joely.....and a double amen to TK's last 2 sentences! That is true in my case as well. (skeleton in the closet) When you hear friends or people around you putting down reality TV period, much less BB, well, it's just kinda hard to admit you are addicted to it, so I just say nothing when the subject comes up. lol Thank goodness my sister and DD watch it, as well, so at least I have someone else to enjoy discussing it with! And of course, being able to come here and know I'm not the only one who is nuts is wonderful, too!!! LOL Love the TVCH family!
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 3:27 am
Finally checked in this thead (haven't been at full steam lately so been popping by when I can and just follow up a few). How funny and HOW relatable!!! TK thanks for putting in the single aspect of this. When I saw the title I was thinking, "well the houseplants haven't complained yet this year." hehehe. But I did think back to past years and past relationships and nope, not a one got one. Tolerated is the best I got, though one, um, very close special friend could take the TV shows. But I'll never forget when he was over and I attempted to get him hooked on the feeds. He listened to a little, and later the lizards were on (was the year of the lizards obviously) and he watched them for a bit, got up and announced "yup the lizards are a lot more interesting to watch." SIGH. The following year when I suggest the feeds he suggest he'd be over a little later lolol. Thank gooodness for this board. Though ironically, over the years, I've run into many folks in stores who are addicted too. Go figure--and the topic always seems to come up in bizarre ways. And funny I also always seem to mention it to folks as if it's something I'm ashamed of, and justify. Even now I often say something like 'too bad, I don't care what folks think, I'm addicted." I don't recall folks apologizing for Survivor addictions eh??? What's with us??? Oh Watching, I had to cut back on tons of things (that I hope to get back SOON), to save money. Turned my DirectTV off, am down to lifeline cable and losing my mind with it, etc. BUT I draw the line at my DSL. Just shoot me now and call it a day. It's just not happening! Same with the feeds. Some things are just a quality of life issue. With gas prices figure I'll skip one trip out of state I was gonna take and that will make up for all of the above. (though I probably should be skipping it all but...) Knew I forgot one thing..Joely...I recent found out we can actually say shit here! Who knew!!! So you can lose your * tehehe
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Cliotheleo
Member
03-13-2002
| Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 3:40 am
Nah, my friends and family know all about it ........ I think they are actually happy to get me out of their hair for six months of the year, LOL! As I've mentioned before, I've received congratulatory messages as they've heard about the All Stars show and it's perfectly common for them that I've sworn my undying love to some dude in Australia named "Hotdogs." And last year, one of my wonderful bosses actually let me sit in the breakroom during the Kaysar return show and watch it, then, she let me go home early. my two cats on the other hand .......... they have absolutely no use for the show. 
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Kaylasmom
Member
07-27-2005
| Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 7:19 am
My immediately family watches and loves Big Brother. My parents and brothers cannot understand my obsession with it and are even more confused by my Grandmother's viewing of the show! She started watching when Hardy (i think it was him) was in the house b/c he is from her home town and her son knew him. She's been hooked since and calls me weekly when the show is on so I can pass on the live feed info to her! What a hoot!!!!
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 7:32 am
I have vowed this year not to buy the feeds or become involved. It takes too much time and we have trips planned. I don't want to be on the phone to Seamonkey twice a day, during a vacation, to catch up! Ducking into a restaurant bathroom where we dined with my son and DIL, to ask her who won HOH was the bottom for me. I felt like I was sneaking in to take a sip from a flask. I am totally up front and proud of the fact I hide this from my sons and some friends. No shame in feeling like a mindless slug! The other day, I was on the computer listening to an interview Starr had with Seacrest. Mr Bat came trotting in from the other room at a good clip to say, "You caved!!" He did not know that it hasn't started yet. He has little faith. He does not watch but understands my obsession.
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Sherbabe
Member
07-28-2002
| Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 7:34 am
My husband does not understand at all. He hates all reality shows....and I love them. I've always been interested in human behavior. The books I read are generally biographies. Of course, at the beginning of each season of BB, I always say I don't want to watch people "behaving badly". I'll watch 1st episode to see who the people are and of course, I'm hooked. I always pick sides. As badly as Janelle and Howie behaved toward the blond girl in "the friendship" I was still on their side, somehow. What's not to love about Howie. I've never signed up for the live feeds, however. So, I'm not as addicted as others. But, I do look forward to everyone's recap of what is going on.
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Huneb
Member
07-01-2006
| Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 9:17 am
I decided to come out of lurking this year, this place has been my favorite to come see what you all have to say about whats going on. I've watched every season of Big Brother and love it! Last year my computer crashed right before we had to vote Kaysar back in, so every day I had to go to the library and wait sometimes an hour just to get on the computer so I could vote...is that pathetic? On top of it you could only use the computer for 1/2 hour so I had to come here and quickly read what was REALLY going on. It really sucked to have to rely on the broadcast for my BB fix. My husband says he's not watching this year. Too many people he hates are up to be put back in the house. I bet he still watches! How can one resist? I dont get the live feeds, but I usually read every recap and look forward to them! So am I addicted...YES!
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Jan
Moderator
08-01-2000
| Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 9:56 am
Welcome to the posting world, Huned!!! Now that is true dedication to the show!!!! Wow you should win a prize for that kind of loyalty 
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Mamapors
Member
07-29-2004
| Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 9:59 am
Hi Huneb!!! You will love posting. I lurked for years, and then when I finally started posting, I had even more fun!!!

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Puppyluvs
Member
03-25-2006
| Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 10:13 am
My niece just stopped by and I told her how Big Brother was starting Thursday and explained how I had been working all morning getting the computer ready for the live feeds etc. All I got for a reply was a blank look and "0k" so no they don't understand.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 10:55 am
My DH loves BB -- he doesn't have time to read or watch the feeds (his busy time is in the summer because of working for a fruit farm), but we talk all the time about it. Unfortunately, my two DBs (bros) are coming up to visit ON PREMIERE NIGHT! They are DEFINITELY not reality tv junkies (one watches Survivor and that's IT), so they will in no way understand my longing to be in front of the TV. I, now, will also have to compromise my menu for premiere night, too. I promised them grilled coho, but there will be weiners on that grill, too! ***sigh*** and yet another thing I'll have to try to explain since I NEVER eat weiners!
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Babyboo
Member
06-16-2003
| Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 11:23 am
LMAO!!!
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Kappy
Member
06-29-2002
| Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 11:44 am
My name is Kappy and I am a closet addict. My entire immediate family HATES reality tv so I now partake of BB in secrecy. Only my son knows and he rolls his eyes when he walks in on me watching it. I have vowed to curb my addiction this summer. I am actually hoping to hate the all-star version so that I won't be tempted to watch!!
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 4:18 pm
I don't have a family of my own. I don't keep in touch with my siblings. I'm a loner.
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Angelrsg
Member
08-08-2005
| Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 4:45 pm
My husband just looks at me on the computer and shakes his head, then he'll mutter something to the effect of me being like a "crackhead" when it comes to BB. He will ask questions and watch an episode or two, but nothing more than that. My girls will watch if it doesn't interfere with their cartoons. Saturdays where/weill be hard for me because during the summer we usually go to my sister's house to bbq and for the kids to go in the pool. When BB comes on, you can see me sneaking away to find a TV to watch. My sister never understood my obsession until she started watching Smallville. Don't bother calling me when BB is on, because you will get very short answers if any.
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Cliotheleo
Member
03-13-2002
| Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 4:50 pm
I was actually explaining the whole thing to my father at lunch (this is a man who's favorite programs are Andy Griffith and All in the Family.) "Do they just live in a house and go about their lives?" "No, they don't really go about their normal lives." "They don't know camears are there?" "Dad, it's like Survivor ............. but in a house." "And this year is an All Stars version!" my mother chimed in (she always likes to be "in the know" no matter what the subject) "you gonna eat all of your fries?" was Dad's next question.
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Azriel
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 5:01 pm
I remember the first time I told my family, "I can't get off the computer because the Hamsters screwed up their grocery list and forgot to buy toilet paper, so Moondance organized an Angel mission and snuck past security on the CBS lot to throw toilet paper over the wall. I HAVE to wait for Fruitbat to give us an update." Oh yeah, they thought I'd gone rip roaring crazy. I wish I had photos of the looks on their faces. It's always good for a laugh when I momentarily forget myself and say something like, " I was on the board and Jujubigdog said..." I have managed to get my mom, sister and younger daughter to watch the TV show, but they always end up irritating the hell out of me because they like the people I can't stand. Things like they thought Krista was such a sweet girl and they, of course, were rooting for the Friendship last year. They refuse to believe anything I tell them that happened on the feeds. They will tell me, 'Oh I can't believe that's true." I saw it with my own eyes and heard it with my own ears people!!!! It makes me think I'm sane and they are crazy. Lol! The best thing is that I do get to share my addiction with my friend, Kady. It's nice to call someone up that has watched the feeds and they KNOW the same stuff you do and can even fill you in on convos you missed.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 5:55 pm
LOL @ Clio's dad! That sounds like my dad!
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Justalittlebean
Member
08-15-2003
| Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 6:26 pm
We have the live feeds on 3 computers in our home. My daughter and I are the biggest fans but my son and husband keep up with it too. When they have the all night challenges, we all sit around one computer and watch. (minus my husband, who usually goes to bed)

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Sharebear
Member
09-16-2001
| Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 6:33 pm
Entire family is addicted. 
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