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The TVClubHouse: Big Brother 8 ARCHIVES: Big Brother 8 - Part 10: How Much Time Have You Invested in Keeping Up With This Season? users admin

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Rehtse
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08-17-2005

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 9:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rehtse a private message Print Post    
I don't know about the rest of you, but this season I have not invested as much time as other years in keeping up with what is going on in the season. I find that it was really hard to like anyone this year and, quite frankly, I could care less who wins.

Aahlife
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08-06-2005

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 9:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Aahlife a private message Print Post    
as a loyal watcher of bb since day one of the first season, i never missed an episode. this year i barely checked in. the problem for me is they have chosen less interesting people. on the main, young, attractive, ill informed, immature individuals. i missed the early days of bb, where they made an effort to truly diversify -- especially the age range. this is my only post here this season.

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 9:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
I catch maybe one of every 4 or 5 shows, and check if any topic interest me in the New Messages check on TVCH in my daily routine. For the most part, I look at live feed caps regularly, and nothing else. I could get a sense of what was happening in the game just by the topic titles, and how active they were.

Very little time spent on BB this year. I won't even see the finale.

Kittyab
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07-16-2005

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 9:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kittyab a private message Print Post    
Not much time at all. My feeds were choppy, not to mention Real pissed me off bigtime (I live in Canada pay as much as US but I dont get all the other stuff the super pass offers).

I honestly cant say if I will get the feeds next season.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 9:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
I only invest in Ladyt's articles and reading a lil bit here in the bb area. Nowhere near as much as with BB2,3,4.

Landslide305
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08-15-2005

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 9:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landslide305 a private message Print Post    
I'm a diehard BB fan. I spend more time than I care to think about every season (except the X Factor). This has been one of my favorite seasons.

Caycaye
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09-14-2001

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 9:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Caycaye a private message Print Post    
All of the above posts sound like me....

I usually suffer terribly from lack of sleep...(I admit to doing so last night, LOL!)...but this year, I think it is a combination of a few things, as to why I may never get the feeds again, and whether I will EVER invest a lot of time in BB again. The choice of such a LAME twist....The choice of mainly "twenty-somethings" made the experience less interesting for me, and the "tampering" of the game to help the Donatos, has made me so disgusted that I cannot make myself care or watch. The favorable "edits" given to Dick and Danielle, and where NONE of the horrible things Dick has said or done got any penalties, has been unforgiveable to me....

I also, have been a BB fan from season one, and it would have been UNHEARD of for me to miss a show...(My hubby even asked me if BB was off the air, because I wasn't on the computer 24-7 this year)

All in all, I have been extremely disappointed in Allison Grodner's version of Big Brother, and will probably never feel the same about what used to be my favorite summer activity!

Maris
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03-28-2002

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 9:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
I have been a diehard BB fan as well, watching live feeds, taking screen caps etc. This year I barely watched, turned my feeds on at the beginning of the season and I couldnt find a single houseguest I liked and I stopped watching the feeds. I watched about half the shows and even last night only turned it on to see what the endurance competition would be.

I check out one or two threads on the BB boards but not really invested in those either, I offer an opinion and that is about it.

I am just glad I had BBUK to watch and enjoy this year. I doubt I will watch BBUS next year.

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 10:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
In previous years, I have been much more interested, but All Stars was kind of a yawn, and this year was just offensive. I don't have the feeds, or Showtime, and mostly only keep updated because it's my volunteer job to read this area.

At this point, I only watch the tv shows to see the competitions because I find those fun. The rest of it, no interest at all.

Messalina
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06-19-2005

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 10:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Messalina a private message Print Post    
Last night was sort of a capper for me. Even though I wanted Zach to win I was so repulsed at the language and personal insults I had the feeling this will be the end of BB for me.

I will probably start out next year with hope BB will return to being somewhat 'normal' and the first week or two will tell the tale. I'm not going to devote an entire summer to the same thing that went on this season. I feel like I've wasted three months of my life. Never again!

Maris
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03-28-2002

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 10:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
That is exactly it Karuuna, it was just offensive this year. It turned my stomach totally.

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 10:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
Maris and Karuuna are in agreement???!!!

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 10:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
I am so glad I found this thread and found people who feel like I do. I haven't watched since Dick's verbal abuses became apparent. I have actually felt sad that one of my favorite shows has been ruined for me. BB has turned into a Jerry Springer wanna be...and I can't stand Jerry Springer show either. I read LadyTex's articles which acts as a buffer for me...bless her heart I would give her a hug if I could.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 10:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
What is the REM song Scoots??? "IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT!!!"

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 11:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I haven't spent near the amount of time in the last three seasons (since Maggie's season, thru All Stars, and this season) as I did the previous years. I kinda lost my taste or fascination with Maggie's group, and All Stars did nothing to restore my faith in BB. Sadly.

FWIW, the ONLY reason I've watched as much as I have this season is because of Dick. He cracks me up, and I like him. (The America's Player twist was a big yawn for me.)

Boberg
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10-04-2002

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 11:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Boberg a private message Print Post    
Way, way, way too much. Seriously, someone needs to set me down and do an intervention. Why would any sane person invest so much time in keeping up with a group that is mostly unlikeable. I have spent most of the season rooting against someone and not for anyone unless it was to beat someone I disliked more. It is sick I tell you.

My only excuse...it is so HOT here in Tx in July, August, and Sept. that going outside for anything more than to get to your car is unfathomable to me. So, when I am off I spend my time here.

It is sick I tell you. I am hoping for a cure.

Carol_shelly
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07-07-2004

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 11:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carol_shelly a private message Print Post    
too too too too much

Nick
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07-31-2004

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 12:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nick a private message Print Post    
much much much less than prior years

Zgoodgirl
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08-22-2003

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 12:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Zgoodgirl a private message Print Post    
Not as much as previous seasons, but still too much considering it's the summer.

Auntiemike
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09-17-2001

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 1:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Auntiemike a private message Print Post    
I took it off my TiVO. Just read the boards for results and progress.

Gina8642
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06-01-2001

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 1:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gina8642 a private message Print Post    
Very little in comparison to previous seasons.

Libshea
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08-31-2006

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 1:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Libshea a private message Print Post    
Even though I have liked the HGs a lot less this year, I have spent way more time than ever. I have not missed a show, have the feeds going all day long at work and TIVO Showtime (I do just scan through when they play games). Sometimes the mute button is on, and sometimes I just listen. It's a habit that's hard to break. Has anyone started a 12 step yet?

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 1:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Dustin and the dog issue. Amber and all of her anti everything issue. Dick's everything. And Jam's calling his moma a B. All of this has repulsed me. I watch tv to be entertained. I can get the rest of this crap in real life.

Puzzled
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08-27-2001

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 2:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Puzzled a private message Print Post    
I'm not even watching any more. Maybe I'll watch the finale, but probably not.

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 2:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
No change for moi.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 3:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
about a third less time than other seasons, About 90% too much considering the HGs and their conversations/ gameplay.

This was a weird weird season and I disliked it intensely.

so much so that I may not get feeds next year until I do that Two Week Trial AFTER the first eviction. I felt that the game doesnt truly get started until that point.

Smylzalot
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06-26-2006

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 3:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smylzalot a private message Print Post    
Much less than previous years. I've been a BB fan from season 1 and started reading the live feed posts in season 2. This year, I haven't read the live feed posts at all but I do keep up with the goings on from the message board and Housecalls. I'm fairly disappointed in this year's crop of contestants.

Mush
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09-09-2002

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 3:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mush a private message Print Post    
Much much much less than previous years. Like a lot of people here, there's no one I like and I can't stand listening to ED.

Sugar
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08-15-2000

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 3:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sugar a private message Print Post    
I too have been a big BB fan since season 1. Season 6 was distasteful, All stars very disappointing, but this year was revolting. I have hardly been online, rarely post and don't care that I have missed episodes. Very sad with most of this season and losing faith in mankind, why didn't someone or all of them en masse, go to the diary room and demand ick act like a grownup and stop threatening them all the time. Shameful!!!

Rehtse
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08-17-2005

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 4:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rehtse a private message Print Post    
I usually go away for the summer and agonize over the fact that I do not get to go online very much (if at all). Even though I am on vacation, I will schedule daily events so that I will be plopped in front of the tv when BB comes on. As an added precaution, I will schedule the vcr (I know, I am behind the times) to tape the show on the off-chance that I can't watch the shows while I am gone.

This year, I did not agonize over not having internet access. I did not schedule my daily events around BB. I did not set up the vcr to tape the shows. I simply did not care that I would miss being up-to-date on BB.

Last night, after the show ended, I cruised TV Clubhouse for a little bit and then turned the computer off. I have very little interest in the remainder of this season.

I hope things improve next year, but I doubt it. Every year, it seems, a lot of us complain about the way the show is going, and every year it seems to get worse. It saddens me that my guilty summer pleasure is going the way of the dodo bird.

Beckie03
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07-05-2007

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 4:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beckie03 a private message Print Post    
I invested just as much time as I have other seasons...maybe a lil more, but not much....

Only difference between last seasons and this season...I couldn't stay up for endurance...college got in the way

Rehtse
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08-17-2005

Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 6:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rehtse a private message Print Post    
After tonight...even less.

Callasin
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06-21-2005

Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 6:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Callasin a private message Print Post    
I've checked in here a few times just to see who was nominated or who was evicted. I have only watched a few episodes of the show, and only 2 nights of the Showtime show when I was in a hotel that had Showtime. I didn't like anyone this year on the US or UK BB. I'm not sure I like two people who are related or have a prior relationship of any kind being able to play to the end as 2 separate contestants. Real life stress and problems may have had an effect on what I feel like watching though. I've missed everyone at TVCH but didn't have anything to add to the discussions.

Luvbbplayers
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07-14-2006

Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 6:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Luvbbplayers a private message Print Post    
I love it every year, spend tons of time on the feeds and TVCH and love it and miss it when it is over.