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Chere
Member
08-10-2005
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 9:35 am
Shame on BB for playing out this family drama on national TV for ratings. Dick and Daniele have had these issues for years and to think they can resolve them on a reality show among a house of strangers is ridiculous. I'm over it along with the Friendship type editing Dick is receiving on the show. He is no where as saintly as BB is editing him to be.
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Chicogirl
Member
07-23-2007
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 9:36 am
I agree, Dani needs to go, as hard as this is to say.... even before Kail. I don't believe for a moment that her behavior is caused by "childhood pain" I think that's just how she is. If it's not her way, then everyone involved is miserable. Her DR when "dad" won HoH said it all.
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Chere
Member
08-10-2005
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 9:39 am
Game wise it would be best for Daniele to leave before Dick because that would break up the Dick/Daniele/Nick alliance. I don't see Dick and Nick working together if/when Daniele is no longer in the picture.
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Bbdi
Member
09-01-2006
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 9:41 am
I agree with that assessment, Cricket. Lots of people are upfront. But he's upfront, and rude, and confrontational. It is possible to be upfront and not insulting and demeaning at the same time. He is lacking that skill.
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Kmjm
Member
05-19-2002
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 9:44 am
Sorry, I know many here were moved to tears by Dick last night. It did nothing for me except make me feel sorry for Dani for having a father who is so needy and immature. I for one am sick of Dick's self-pitying sob sessions and constant seeking of validation from anyone who will listen about how much he hurts over Danielle. It's always all about him. Pretty soon he will be crying as much as Amber! I watched the whole thing last night and I felt he was laying a huge guilt power trip on Dani and only thinking of his wants and needs. She kept on saying she didn't want to do this now and he kept pushing her until she finally gave in and did what he wanted. I think Dick is reaping what he sowed as a parent and he has to understand that he can't force her to do what he wants according to his agenda. For her own mental health Dani needs to grow up and make her peace with her father, but not in public in the BB house!
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Luvbbplayers
Member
07-14-2006
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 9:48 am
I agree its too much to solve on BB. They need sent to Dr Phil after this show, I hope that the producers arrange that for them.
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Earthmother
Member
07-14-2002
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 9:52 am
If those who think they shouldn't be doing this on bb, what makes them think that Dr. Phil is a better forum, it's still TV.
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Doublethink
Member
08-23-2006
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 9:56 am
EM - because they want to be on TV, and I don't watch Dr. Phil (just teasing)
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Bidasea
Member
08-04-2005
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 9:58 am
I was really hoping that Dick would tell Dani that they would end their family talking right then. I wish he would have made a deal with her to get together after the show was over to hash out all their problems. He would be smart to only talk game with her right now. She should be able to focus on how she plays the game, and not on what happened a long time ago. I also don't like the way Dick comes right outside and tells every word that Dani said to some of the other houseguests. If he did that to her when she was younger, I can see why she doesn't talk to him. If he was sincere in his feelings, he would keep them private.
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Chere
Member
08-10-2005
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 9:58 am
Dick and Daniele's issues should not be on TV at all. I put Dr. Phil in the same category as Jerry Springer, it's trash. BB is supposed to be fun summertime fluff that should not be taken seriously.
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Scotchbright
Member
10-05-2006
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 9:59 am
I think it's odd that 'America's Player' - Eric - has the lowest poll rating on CBS.com. He's got a .3 percent - while the next lowest is Daniele at .5 ...Jameka's the highest at 29. Wow. So much for America's Player being the popular kid, eh?
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Frogichik
Member
06-11-2002
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 10:00 am
KMJM, I so agree. I do not feel sorry for Dick at all. He has made his bed. He just seems like a complete control freak and if everyone doesn't act/do/say exactly what he wants he gets angry. If he cared about his daughter and wanted to regain her trust he wouldn't be discussing things she has said to him in confidence with everyone in the house. Like the Nick/boyfriend situation. He has told many people about the conversation she had with him on the hammock when she was crying. If Danielle chooses to discuss her feelings with other house guests that's her business, but her father shouldn't be discussing the details of their convo's with others.
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Queenfish
Member
07-19-2006
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 10:00 am
I can't believe BB set the house up this way, with the problems they have. These are serious problems between a father and daughter, and it shouldn't be hashed out in that house. This could really do damage beyond repair for the two of them. Dirty move BB
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Njbbwtchr
Member
07-07-2005
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 10:00 am
I don't get why people are so quick to call Dani a brat. I feel for her and completely understand where she's coming from. Maybe paople who grew up with a parent that wasn't ready for parenthood are the only one's who understand. It's how my mom was and I din't fully get that till I was way into my 20s. I just thought she hated me my entire life. Growing up feeling like that sucks and it does scar you for life. She's doing her best. To this day I still have a short fuse with my mom. It's hard not to. It's really hard to get over some things that a parent says when you're younger since it affects how you grow up. I do give him credit, though, for admitting that he doesn't know what he's doing. Having my mom say that and having her tell me that she loved me just ONCE in my life might have changed it all. Sorry for the rant but I needed to say it. 
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 10:06 am
Njbb...I think the reason I am quick to call her a brat is because I also grew up with a father who was not there for me. I am twice+ Dani's age and have always longed for my father to tell me how much he loved me...It never happened, never will. She doesn't know how lucky she is!!
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Dfng
Member
08-04-2005
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 10:07 am
Privacy is a luxury in the BB house. People see and or hear everything. Maybe Dick is telling this to everyone so that it makes them aware that it's not game talk and to set the stage for the pretend fight later.
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Jen
Member
07-27-2003
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 10:07 am
It's because some people who like Dick can't seem to allow that he could be at fault. He's perfect, so it must be Daniele who is the 'bad' one. Hence the brat, spoiled, __itch, etc. Someone actually used the b word to describe her last night. All in the name of coveting Dick.
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Doublethink
Member
08-23-2006
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 10:08 am
Maybe they should have tried out for the Amazing Race - that might have been a better venue for them. I might have enjoyed them there.
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Chere
Member
08-10-2005
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 10:08 am
I believe Dick uses the convos with Daniele as part of his game. He knows he has one of the most dominant personalities in the house and he sets everyone on edge, so he uses the Daniele stuff to soften his image and garner sympathy from the other hgs. I believe him when he says that he wants to improve his relationship with Daniele, but he's doing it in context of the game and Daniele knows it which why I think she’s not responsive to him.
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Carochar
Member
07-25-2005
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 10:09 am
From the portion I heard from the BBAD, Dick sounded pretty bratty calling and leaving snarky comments on Dani's answering machine. He's had maturity issues all along to but as she said, he's the parent and should act like one.
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Moderator
Moderator
06-30-2002
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 10:10 am
Actually calling Dani a brat would be against the rules here. You can say she was being bratty at a particular time, for a given incident. But namecalling is not permitted here, so please don't do it. Thanks! 
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 10:12 am
Bonbonlover, do you really think Dick was only positive in his affection for Daniele? I don't feel that's the case. She keeps referring to awful things that happened and look how he talks about her behind her back even to strangers in the house. Just because he was somewhat around doesn't mean he was a mature, selfless, loving, father. Even her brother says Daniele's description of her father as a 'mean friend' is correct. That doesn't sound like a loving father to me. Until Dick gets professional help or takes parenting classes, he's never going to understand what Daniele needs. I understand completely why Daniele doesn't trust him or see him as a parent.
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 10:16 am
Chere, I don't feel Dick is having these convos with Dani for the game, but rather for himself. He's feeling bad that Daniele doesn't talk to him, so he wants to feel better. He doesn't see the damage he's doing to Daniele right now. It's too much for her to handle in addition to Nick, the boyfriend and the game. They should just stay in their respective corners and hope one or the other goes soon and the one remaining is free to play the game.
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Njbbwtchr
Member
07-07-2005
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 10:17 am
Bonbon...Let me ask you this...If he did tell you that he loved you, would everything he ever did get erased? I know in my case, it would be too little too late at this point. If he (Dick) continues to say it and mean it, maybe she'll be able to get over everything and be one of the lucky ones that does change her relationship. For her the pain is still fresh, it seems.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 10:18 am
FWIW, I've never given Dick a free pass. I like him, I like his honesty. But I've never said that he's perfect. And also, I am now wanting Dick to win. I like his in your face attitude, and I like that he's a nonconformist.
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