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Stacey718995
Member
07-06-2007
| Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 9:46 am
Is there any way that he has already "been" directed? For example maybe they presented him that he had to hit on someone? No idea, just a thought.
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 10:36 am
ITA agree...our first AC question should have been to pic a player. Not only would that really have involved us, but it would have messed up alliances etc and been WAY more interesting. Yet another twist AG/AS just fail to get right. Even when they have an ok idea they are clueless how to do it right. Sigh. And after 8 years I have less than no question that they sincerely don't give a damn what we think or want. They know best--or so they think. <el> They have the best resource of any show IMHO...these hard core fan network, and rather than use us they ignore and insult us annually. Never fails. But let's not forget that AS tried to drop the live feeds and made it clear that he does NOT want a 24/7 feed (and let's never forget that AS and AG are partners for years who think alike and work together). Sad!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 10:52 am
I think that is why BB picked him...they KNEW he wouldnt last!
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Darclyte
Member
07-11-2005
| Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 12:20 pm
I'm still curious as to how the AP was determined. Obviously, you can't go around offering the choice to every player, because if they turn it down, the jig is up. AG had to have the AP prior to the start of the show. I would suspect that early in the interviewing process, they asked several questions that when taken together would point them to a good candidate. Then, once they narrowed down the possible APs, they had to ask if they would ever be a "mole" or work against their own judgment by doing the bidding of others. This is why there's really no way we could have picked the AP from the 14 in the house. It absolutely had to be done before the start of the series. Eric is a "Talent Management Assistant" so he most likely is a ringer from the get go, and didn't even go through the regular interview process. He probably works in casting for CBS, BB, or other reality shows, and that's how he got chosen. Like it or not, we're stuck with him for as long as he's there. Maybe CBS will let us "fix" him and get him to calm down and stop being so obnoxious. I would imagine that TPTB will use his diary room time to try to get him to chill out. They read what we write, so they know what's going on. Hopefully, he's not too far gone that he can be "redeemed" by us so that we can use him to mess with the hamsters. One can only hope.
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 12:29 pm
Didn't they have any PA's who were more fun and more likable that they could have sent in??? As for reading feedback, I've yet to see them care what we the fans want. They say they do in words, but never follow through in action. They have decided what we will enjoy, and they are gonna cram it down our throats regardless of what we really enjoy IMHO. A few examples to support my view; We've made it clear we like diversity (in size, shape, age, ethnicity)--just look at the house We've made it clear we dislike wannabees & those w/out interesting life experiences--just look at the house We've made it clear we want multiple feeds--just look at the feeds lol We've made it clear we like HG that are all strangers to each other--look at the house We've made it clear we hate forced twists--they promoted 2 I could go on..for quite awhile actually. If they do hear what we want, they truly don't care. I don't get it at all, but I am convinced of it.
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Kswheels
Member
06-30-2005
| Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 12:47 pm
Lurk - It's a case of listening to actions instead of words. We moan and complain every year, and yet, we still watch the show and we still get the feeds. Some people may even pay to vote in AC questions. With our time and money we tell them we love everything they do.
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Amac
Member
09-07-2001
| Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 12:47 pm
Eric may be America's Player, but he ain't America's Choice!!!
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Agirlcalledbob
Member
08-12-2005
| Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 1:09 pm
I think Eric's AP "power" has gone to his head. AP isn't exempt from being booted out of the house, and I don't think he realizes it.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 1:31 pm
i agree with Agirl. that was my impression. He was not acting like someone who could be expelled from the house. and I wish i could relisten to his whisper rant last night with jen. I coulda swore that he alluded to the fact he 'wasnt going anywhere'. Is there any way that he has already "been" directed? For example maybe they presented him that he had to hit on someone? No idea, just a thought I dont know. No doubt they told him that the public may direct him AKA showmance and he has been putting out feelers with all of the girls. it was yucky to watch. I even have screencaps of Eric staring at Jess's chest while talking to her. ICK. Anyone who has watched this game for seasons will know that the last thing you do is run from person to person telling 'stories' and things you've overheard. Eric has been doing that nonstop to a point that NO one Trusts him AT all. as for Danielle, didnt she find his prescription medication and tell everyone he is BiPolar?? If that is true he has legitimate anger...but ranting to anyone who will listen is a dumb thing to do. Go to the Diary Room. ask for the psych! (sigh, Have the phone in my hand ready to call the Vet. Time to put this pony down )
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 1:33 pm
oh, thx for the sunburn info. Could explain his general flushed look...but that high red spots on the cheekbones is classic FURY. I've seen that look many a time.
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Erinbear
Member
08-05-2005
| Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 1:40 pm
Lurk - It's a case of listening to actions instead of words. We moan and complain every year, and yet, we still watch the show and we still get the feeds. Some people may even pay to vote in AC questions. With our time and money we tell them we love everything they do. I totally agree with this KSwheels. Actions speak louder than words and "our" actions say we like it, we love it, we want some more of it!!! That being said, I think I am watching a WHOLE different set of HG's then most of you guys because I am really enjoying what I see on the feeds...good discussions and strategy, goofing off and people being people. Sure there are some that annoy me more than others and sure I have my favorites but as a whole I am pleased with how the season is going so far....
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Stormie
Member
03-01-2007
| Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 2:09 pm
I think we can see the writing on the wall with the AP, bc he will not be liked by everyone and perhaps the majority of viewers will want him gone. Maybe he is just being completely obnoxious bc he doesn't have to think for himself. I'm not fond of this idea of one person being AP, bc the viewers did not select him. It's more of the producers pick and who knows why they would have chosen him. I would rather be able to choose who gets evicted each week, rather than controlling the game of one person who I don't even know if I like or not. Right now the game this season is so weak to me and knowing the AP is bad-mouthing other players this early in the game, just adds to that.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 6:09 pm
you sure we dont want to complain en mass??
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 6:15 pm
Erinbear, would you kindly post the addy for your live feeds? They sound great. 
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Spunky
Member
10-08-2001
| Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 8:43 pm
In the end the show producers are the ones telling Eric who he should be talking to. Just start a poll here to see what the majority chooses for Eric (he is supposed to be talking to someone in the house suggested by us). If the person he picks in the house is not among the majority in your poll then you'll know that this is fixed.
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Kappy
Member
06-29-2002
| Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 9:00 pm
Could we complain about the amount of commercials during the show while we're at it? I think there were 35 minutes of commercials to 25 minutes of actual showtime tonight. 
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 9:06 pm
Yeah, I admit to being hypocritical...but my bottom line is year in year out this show has repeatedly disappointed me and has never once lived up to it's potentials. I totally blame the production company and would KILL to see anyone else take a chance at a BB USA. So while I adore the concept, and love playing/having fun chatting about it online, I have NOT enjoyed the majority of the casting and the lame twists etc. And I think in many ways the point has been made..the ratings have dropped and the popularity is FAR less than in most countries it airs in. But BB here has 2 main things going for it; CBS has NO hit shows, so even mediocre ratings are excellent for them and the biggie, Julie Chen is married to the head of CBS lolol. So that has kept it chugging along. And as for Eric, if you think about it if they want to make him untouchable they easily can. We have often felt certain Veto comps were fixed. So if he gets nominated, wanna bet he magically wins the Veto, unless they see that has fallen flat on it's face and is failing. (One of the main reasons I feel no one should vote, and I'm def not!).
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