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Ecoop
Member
07-07-2005
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 1:44 pm
I thought Howie's rants were some of the worst I'd heard. I was a great Janie/Kaysar fan, but Howie, not so much. However, if we're comparing degrees of vileness, Dick takes the prize. I turned off the live feed interviews of Howie and Kaysar last night because Howie agreed with Dick that anything goes, and I just don't agree with that.
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Spunky
Member
10-08-2001
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 1:46 pm
I'm sure after the show the media will bring up a lot of dirt the show. It's bound to have all the houseguests discuss the whole thing even if they are muzzled by the producers. One thing for sure, it won't be a love fest!
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Swannanoa
Member
07-09-2007
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 1:48 pm
I couldn't stand listening to him anymore especially after his spit starting sticking to his goatee! Sorry about the image! I stand by the fact that no one that is not in the house whether they signed a release or not should have their names bandied about to the degree Dick has done in order to "get" to an opponent in a competition. And no one who is in the BB house should have to put up with emotional/verbal abuse and anything bordering on slandering while playing a reality game no matter what they signed. And any good lawyer worth their salt can take apart any agreement at any given moment. I watched the competition and got so sick to my stomach I found myself yelling at Dick to shut up. I wanted it to be a decent comp without all of that and I really think Dick was doing that in the beginning until his precious daughter started all her crying when he wouldn't trash talk Zach at first. I appreciated reading the article/blog/editorial/opinion/whatever. It summed up feelings even if there some of the "facts" weren't accurate.
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Cillysue2
Member
05-02-2003
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 1:48 pm
I thought her commentary was right on. But again too little too late. I would have been afraid of him just for the simple reason of having to hear it and no one standing up for me, or telling him to shut up. I heard Zach call him on it once and he backed down. But as long as people sit there and take it. But CBS was wrong to allow it to get as bad as it did. MHO
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Milosmom
Member
06-10-2006
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 1:51 pm
I think they might surprise you. Most houseguests in previous years have let things go after the game that we never thought they would.
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Ecoop
Member
07-07-2005
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 1:51 pm
I guess I'm just not as savy as you, Delilah. I've read many "articles" in entertainment magazines, hard copy and online, that aren't necessarily based on fact; ie., movie reviews, which are opinions. Technically, I may have the terminology wrong, but so what? To me, that doesn't take away any value. I've very much aware it is opinion, and I don't think anyone would misinterpret this to be anything other than an opinion piece.
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Tvwatcher
Member
04-17-2004
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 1:52 pm
most houseguests in previous years didn't have anything close to Dick to put up with - this was a whole different ball game
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Jeanne
Member
07-15-2005
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 1:53 pm
I certainly don't think it is a problem to express an opinion, but I do think it is very irresponible to distort the facts in order to make your point more palpable or dramatic.
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Delilah
Member
07-08-2005
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 1:59 pm
I think its just semantics, Ecoop. To me, it just seems like people are so apt to take an opinion and run with it as a fact, so I just wanted us to be cautious. But you are probably right ... I make the distinction by the labels, but many others might make the same distinction and yet call them the same thing. Just sematics. [shurg] peace.
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Milosmom
Member
06-10-2006
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 2:06 pm
That is a matter of opinion Tvwatcher.
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Ivory_mist
Member
08-31-2005
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 2:06 pm
That article expressed the views of many watchers...and I commend her for that. Can we condone his behavior because of the entertainment and ratings he got..not I! We must be a sick society if we do! That article was not written for Dateline..it was the opinion of the writer, and many agree with her! Many do not...and that is your right!
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Chippy
Member
08-16-2007
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 2:07 pm
Great article! ICAM. Hope cbs got their money's worth. Seems to me that for a half million bucks, we could have had something better to look out while being forced to either listen to his vile mouth or mute the sound. It sickens.
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Nick
Member
07-31-2004
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 2:10 pm
i would suggest that in general western media.. our media.. is no longer journalism but slanted/biased and often propaganda.. it's all rating/sales/entertainment driven these days... honestly i prefer bbc worldnews etc.. much more accurate reporting and far better coverage of the world.. ~ducks before he's hit with a torrent of rotten vegetables~
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Jeanne
Member
07-15-2005
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 2:11 pm
I don't get why a writer distorting facts is being lauded? I don't think it is her opinion that is a problem but the tactics she is using to express it.
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Tvwatcher
Member
04-17-2004
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 2:11 pm
I applaud her tactics - sure, she got some things wrong - but the overall message was clear and very accurate
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Kdee
Member
07-31-2006
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 2:17 pm
I agreed with most of that article. I felt the same way. I wish CBS wouldn't encourage this kind of behavior, but they are after the money. Just glad I didn't waste a dime on voting and giving them any money at all.
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Ivory_mist
Member
08-31-2005
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 2:17 pm
Cindy Rutolo Dietrich is an entertainment writer, reviewer. rock journalist, poet, hotel reviewer, pianist, singer, songwriting artist from Pennsylvania and was entiltled to her opinion! I, myself had wondered how Dick could get away with so much verbal abuse (eg...sticking his foot up Jen's behind until she bled)...well, because it was ALLOWED! (by the powers that be...none other than BB)
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 2:24 pm
I saw Dick verbally attack several houseguests. It is a fact that he did that. The article states that these attacks weren't always shown on tv. That's a fact, too.
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Cmist
Member
09-20-2005
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 2:31 pm
I know a lot of people seem to think that BB is like the "real" world but it isn't. The kind of stuff that has taken place this year may be a little more than previous years but some would argue that too I'm sure. I remember houseguests(Amy and others)in prior years talking about the legalities of the contract they had to sign to come in the house. I can only say that if anyone really believes they can break that legal contract that has to be signed in order to be allowed to play Big Brother then I say more power to you. I've heard that it's iron clad and that you pretty much give up all of your rights except to leave. One more point, these people are considered actors and just look at some of the stuff we see in movies now days. These people may be living this show but they are actors just the same and they were cast to be a "specific" person and yes you can be assured they are prepped to be what BB wants them to be.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 2:34 pm
I don't think the hurt look on Jameka's face or the humiliation on the faces of the others is acting. "Acting" is not an excuse for being abusive to others. I know this is a game. But, Dick went too far. IMO.
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Geri
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 2:34 pm
Good points Cmist. Was kleenex the sponsor for Amber?
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 2:37 pm
well..you'll notice I didn't mention Amber..LOL
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 2:38 pm
8:59 pm Dani laughing as Dick starts in on Zach for the first time
9:41 pm Dick still going off
then Dani falls off and Zach starts to Laugh

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Flyincows
Member
07-17-2005
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 2:39 pm
lol, I don't blame Dick for being concerned about security!!
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Kdee
Member
07-31-2006
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 2:40 pm
lol...Zach ...glad he laughed too
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