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The TVClubHouse: Big Brother 8 ARCHIVES: Big Brother 8 - Part 1: Speculation on this year's "twist": Archive through July 03, 2007 users admin

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Bonbonlover
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07-13-2000

Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 9:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonbonlover a private message Print Post    
Well Dick's son, Vincent, has posted in Dick's MySpace...He is taking care of his dads MySpace while his dad is on BB and he continues to say

"At this point my sister Daniele is also in the house, but neither of them know the other one is in [the house] yet."

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 9:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
well if he knew they were both going in, others might have and someone could have told them.

i think this twist sucks

Justin42
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08-05-2001

Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 2:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Justin42 a private message Print Post    
The twin twist was fun. But at the same time it wasn't so critical to the fabric of the game as a whole, it was sort of a sub-game. I think I'd be ok with the America's Player if it was the ONLY twist in the game. People knowing each other just bugs me since it's entirely opposed to everything BB is supposed to be.

I wonder if Dick is America's Player since he's been so involved with the show in the past (posting on message boards, etc) -- I think a fan of the show would enjoy that more than someone just there.

Stormie
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03-01-2007

Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 11:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stormie a private message Print Post    
America's Player means we control what they do.

Okay, thank you, I get it now. I saw Julie Chen's interview on the Letterman show and she said we would control someone. You know, I hope it's more of we are playing the game through them, rather than stand on your head type of a thing. I think viewers playing the game via someone there would be fun, although I have heard that we must pay for each phone call, does anyone know if that's true?

Stormie
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03-01-2007

Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 12:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stormie a private message Print Post    
The twin thing was ok I thought

That was the only twist that I liked; the look on Jase's face when they were revealed was priceless. But that was the only one. This new one I don't like, all it does it pit people against each other, it's nothing new, no new concept, nothing. And besides, there are two sides to every story, just bc someone says another person is their worst enemy, doesn't mean the other person is evil in someway. Also, I question why they haven't been able to move on, it doesn't mean saying what happened is okay, but it does mean putting yourself in a place where it doesn't affect you, or something close to that. We also don't know if the father and daughter had a falling out, but I don't believe national television is the place work that out, it would not be fair to them, so I hope that's not the case. I don't know why CBS chooses these twists for the last few years, the concept of different ages, backgrounds, strangers is effective enough, with people knowing one another, that goes out the window.

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 2:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
Dang Dick's daughter is in the house. I don't like this crap of people knowing each other. But as I always say it's never the show it's the casting so I'll save final judgement until the show starts.

If they are estranged and the show brings them together wonderful....I guess. Can it get worse than the relationship already is?

The bro/sis thing is different than father / daughter not having a relationship. Being thrown together can help. But I really wanted to see both of them play all balls out and I don't think that will happen...they both will be distracted.

The twin thing was the worst for me, hands down!

Dzzyedge
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08-22-2006

Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 4:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dzzyedge a private message Print Post    
I'm not too keen on the Father/Daughter thing either.

Is there a thread up about who we think is the America's choice?

I think it's Zach.....I don't know why, but when I heard about the twist (before Julie said it was a *he*) I thought of him.

Lurknomore
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07-07-2001

Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 8:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lurknomore a private message Print Post    
What I just can't get over is almost everyone, everywhere seems to agree that the BB with the ex's was the worst in American BB history (and didn't the ratings support that?). So why in the world are they virtually copying the least successful theme? Sigh.

And I agree w/the comments about how hard it was to watch the Cowboy/Nakomis thing. And golly this is supposed to be worse. Maybe Jerry Springer can take over Housecalls for this year. OUCH!!!! I really don't have a good feel about this year at all.

And ITA also with Justin about how BB USA's twists always bomb. Ali/Arnie have a knack of choosing a theme that they think will sound exciting and worth tuning in to when promoted in ads/interviews etc and promo's for indiv shows. But they seem unaware of how lame they really are, not only from a viewer perspective but from the HG perspective. And to me the latter is huge, because when they tick of the HG, that somehow always backfires. They either shut down, get mad and want to get back at BB by not giving them what they want, or various other ways that, to me, are boring to watch.

I truly don't recall any BB that turned me off this much just by seeing the cast and hearing the twist. Aren't these things supposed to make me want to tune IN not out????

Cricket
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08-05-2002

Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 9:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cricket a private message Print Post    
Julie said it was a "He?" Oh puleez don't let it be Dick.

If we wait to get the feeds after it starts, can we still get the discount? I just can't want to get them until I see these people in action. So far, my interest factor is about 1.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 9:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I love BB but I don't like the idea of this twist as I think it could immediately polarize the house and I've had more than enough of that!

LOL – I'll still be glued to it though.

Eazyeast
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08-19-2005

Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 11:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eazyeast a private message Print Post    
It could be worse. They could of had a Father-Son and brought back Cowboy.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 11:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
about the only redeeming factor is that we potential have a VOTE!

trouble is, how do we know that the producers are actually giving the A.P. the First choice?

I can see the producers choosing second or three choice just for better 'tv'.

What if everyone wanted 'danielle' out for instance, and the producers really wanted to keep her in the show. It would be very easy to skew the public votes for AP.

wonder how the officals can keep track of this stuff 'if' it is following gameshow rules.

Cricket
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08-05-2002

Monday, July 02, 2007 - 8:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cricket a private message Print Post    
Right, Sunshine, but what if we want the player they chose out? Won't happen. If they chose Dick, we are scr...well you know what I mean, lol.

Wilsonatmd
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01-23-2001

Monday, July 02, 2007 - 12:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wilsonatmd a private message Print Post    
TV Guide channel did a preview of the show, and it had interviews with all the HG's....the problem is, there's FIFTEEN people interviewed...rumors are flying that this 15th person (Samantha) is an alternate, got spooked in sequester and quit, is a mystery twist to come in later, or might even be America's Player....

Here's Joker's talk about it...

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Monday, July 02, 2007 - 1:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
This twist of AP can easily fall flat for a number of reasons. Unless there is a significant cash incentive I don't think the AP will risk too much in terms of alienating themselves or looking foolish.

The showmance thing is gross. It would be something else if both parties of the showmance were involved but that wouldn't be the case.

I want mega scheming which I think can be the case with enemies. You know there is a fine line between love and hate. And in order to hate or have a personal enemy there had to have been a close connection at one point. The more I think about it the more I think this can turn out well in terms of a reality show. The emotions alone will be off the scale when it's first realized who they are stuck in the house with.

Saguaro
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06-21-2005

Monday, July 02, 2007 - 10:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Saguaro a private message Print Post    
Shunshyne, I've never trust the producers when it comes to things that America votes on. I always think no matter what the vote is they will have the final say.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 1:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
you know, If that 'ringer' buddy of Boog's is the AP, I will be really PO'd and maybe even furious enough to email Bigbrother Producers.

I smelled a rat last season with Boog and his Coup De tat comment PRESEASON and then It magically appears as part of Allstars and he wins it.

if this AP concept is his, it will be pretty schmaltzy and i hope the person is promptly voted out.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 1:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
LOL I just caught your typo. SHUN-shyne. Yep, I've beened shunned alot here, Guess I should change my name.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 10:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
I finally got all caught up on the twist info posted around the net, but one thing struck me funny.

In Allison G's audio interview, she said the AP gets 10,000 bucks incentive for every 5 AP votes.

That gave me a sinking feeling that just maybe the AP doesn't have to do whatever choice we voted on. I hope I am wrong!

Greenie
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06-13-2007

Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 11:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Greenie a private message Print Post    
no - they don't have to do whatever we voted on.....but they don't get money if they don't complete 5 tasks.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 11:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
There is an article posted at RealityBBQ.com in which Allison G. states that if the America's Player makes it to the jury, America gets a hand in the jury vote.

I posted about it here:
America's Player Thread

Naja
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06-28-2003

Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 11:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Well that completely stinks. I can just see all of us excited that maybe the AP vote is the deciding vote to get rid of someone we dislike, and the AP decides they don't want to vote that way.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 11:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
I was thinking it would be a cool thing.

Typingfool
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06-07-2006

Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 12:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Typingfool a private message Print Post    
According to someone on another board (this person spoiled the house before it was announced) they said that America's Player was a man and was surprised when they heard the news. That would totally negate AP being Jen, which is who is rumored to be coached by Boogie. Let's hope like she is like gone within like the first like few like weeks. Because if like I have to like hear her like use the word like like every time like she's in the DR like I am going to like totally like blow a like gasket.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 12:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
My reply was directed toward AP not having to do the things we vote for them to do.

Yes, it will be cool for us to get a vote on the jury.