Author |
Message |
Vickielg
Member
08-10-2006
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 8:48 pm
I think my addiction to Big Brother has been broken this season. I never in a million years ever thought that I would be saying that. I have seen every episode of the seasons past and have even been coming here and reading the live feed posts and updates for years. I was one of the biggest Big Brother lovers and had hoped that they would continue to do the show for many years to come. But...... This season has been the biggest disappointment to me and I wish I had never bought the live feeds. I have thought very seriously about calling and canceling them before the season is even over. I know in the seasons past that there was unrest in the house as each week unfolded and the house guests were evicted. I'm sure that there was one person that I couldn't stand on every season but this year, I don't like any of them. They have all disappointed me and if I were their parents, I would be dying of shame right now. First of all, why do they have to use such filthy and vile language? Have we become so incensed in this day and age that we shouldn't be offended by that language? I am offended by it and I don't have to listen to it. I think as long as we sit back and never complain, CBS will continue to cast, these out casts who have no morals or values. I would love to see some normal people in there and sadly, I think the few normal people they did have this year are already gone or are going. And you know what? The stuff they put on Showtime, it's even worse and our kids are watching it (not mine). We are saying it's okay for it to be that way by our complacency. This Eric guy that is playing for America, He isn't playing for me!!!!!!! I can't stand his actions and I can't imagine how his mom must feel having to listen to his filthy mouth. I feel bad for his family who is at home watcing it. Does he think he's cute and entertaining? I think his mouth is even worse than Dicks. Last night, he gave me a migraine just watching and listening to him for one hour. It was sort of like his voice was like listening to fingernails on a chalk board or screeching a balloon. Honest to goodness, he gave me a migraine (lol). You would have thought that CBS could have come up with someone for America's Player that we could be proud of, someone with a little more character. Explain to me why they thought it was so horrible that Kail and the three guys formed an alliance and because they did, it is punishable by execution? Heaven forbid, none of them have an alliance, do they? What do they think the LNC is? Just a friendship circle? One more thing and then I will hush. I can't stand to see them all be so mean to the ones they have ostracized. I don't remember another season where people were treated so bad and pushed out to be left alone. I sat and watched Jen get attacked for asking that no one play for POV because she wanted her nominations to stay the same but when the others did it, expressed what they want to happen when they were HOH, it's perfectly acceptable. Is that not double standards? I know that in my life, I have been accused of taking up for the underdog and running to the defense of the weak but I can't stand to sit and watch them make fun of the ones they hate. It's not entertainment to me. It's cruel and they wouldn't like it if it were them being hung out to dry. Actually that is probably the only thing that will make me feel better, for them to get a little of their own medicine. Soooo, I think my addiction to Big Brother is broken and it will take a lot for the show to be redeemed in my eyes. The glory days are over for me!!!!!! I bet you all could guess what conservative part of the U.S. I am from. I am probably stepping out on a limb and saying all this but I'm sorry, we were raised to be ladies, not sailors... Big Brother 8 will go down this year. I don't think this is entertainment Thanks every one for letting me get that off my chest....
|
Spunky
Member
10-08-2001
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 8:58 pm
But you do appreciate boards like these where you can express your view,this is what's all about, helping people like you express their disagreements and/or agreements. Many of us don't really like the people in the house nor the form of entertainment they present to the audience,many of us continue watching just to understand a bit more human nature and then having the freedom to express our thoughts here. Others give up entirely. We've got that choice. We can't get more democratic than that! But never say never... I kept saying "I swear, this is the last BB... " and here I am watching just to see how much more can I be shocked... but without these boards BB wouldn't exist... the internet helped fuel the interest... and this is why it's still on... but never fear, it can't last much longer.
|
Rolandcat
Member
07-06-2005
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 9:00 pm
Vickielg-I agree with your first points. I have been a avid BB watcher of the live feeds, posted in past seasons and would stay up into the wee hours(EST) to listen to the feeds. So how happy was I to upgrade cable to get ShowtimeToo!! What a waste! I do not like any of the HG, nor care who goes or stays. I will watch the TV shows, read Bunny's updates (she can make anything funny!) and wait to see if next year is better. I cannot stand Dick or his intimindation of anyone who does not think like him. Jessica's voice is like nails on a chalk board. Eric is not playing for me-what dumb assignments from CBS. If I have to see Amber cry once more-shoot me. Oh, well Survivor will be back soon!
|
Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 9:02 pm
I understand what you are saying but " I don't remember another season where people were treated so bad and pushed out to be left alone." uuhhhhhh Maggie and her crew ring a bell?
|
Topshotta
Member
07-06-2007
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 9:04 pm
I agree with you on several points. -this is a very bad season of BB. -I hate that they have more 'industry hopefuls' than genuinely 'normal everyday' people. -I dislike that they dont have any diversity, where are the asians? where are the latinos? America is more diverse than BB displays, and i think if they did mix it up the house would be more interesting. I disagree about your stance on foul language. I dont think its fair to say someone has no morals just because they choose to use foul language. <93>
|
Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 9:06 pm
All Stars killed it for me. I'm in no way into this season as I have past seasons. Even without having the feeds I was a rampant poster, running around defending or roasting a houseguest over the fire. All Stars killed it for me. The whole season was a set up and I for a minute don't believe we truly got the All Stars...aside from Dani or Will.
|
Vickielg
Member
08-10-2006
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 9:08 pm
I love this place!!!!! This is my TV Clubhouse!! I figured you all would think I was crazy....lol Okay, Maybe a while longer but it better start getting good....lol
|
Snee
Member
06-26-2001
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 9:09 pm
i'm kinda bored so far. it should heat up though. it always does...
|
Countrydaze
Member
11-07-2003
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 9:14 pm
I think the reason that Jen was treated so bad when she didn't want anyone to use the veto was the fact that she told some of them if they did use the veto that one of their friends would be put up. That's being a bit of a bully. I too don't care for Zack, but I do feel sorry for the way they are treating him, but it does happen every year. As much as I get upset, I also don't say ever, because I still watch and probably always will as long as it is on.
|
Vickielg
Member
08-10-2006
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 9:20 pm
Me too, I think it's like watching paint dry. I agree, I do not think that they should all be white people in the house. But I don't know why we should expect anything different from CBS. Okay, I feel better just saying how I felt. Thank you all for not ostracizing me!! LOL I will lay low now just like I have for seven years.
|
Forum_moderator
Moderator
01-01-2004
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 9:21 pm
Just to clarify this, we will repost the following (which is also written in red at the top of the Current Big Brother House Happenings thread and mentioned in the Rules). ----------------------------------------- Please note: Bashing is not allowed at TVCH. Please talk about the specific actions of the Houseguests rather than using absolutes to describe the Houseguests. "Houseguest A is stupid" is bashing. "That is stupid of Houseguest A to join their alliance" is not bashing. As well, name calling and derogatory nicknames are not allowed. This is not open for discussion here. We do not allow discussion of Moderation and Rules in a thread. Yet another rule. 
|
Sabbatia
Member
08-15-2005
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 9:23 pm
Pamy, I was just about to say that same thing. Country, you are correct! Jen went around threatening everyone and it didn't set well with people. She still has plenty of folks in her corner. Besides, anyone that wears what she does...is just BEGGING for people to say mean things to her. As you can tell, I don't like Jen, no Kail...and sometimes not Eric or dustin...oh and amber needs to just go home! The rest I find entertaining. I look forward to BB every summer and though I haven't been as happy with some as some of the others, I continue watching and enjoying it most of the time.
|
Antkaki
Member
07-20-2005
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 9:26 pm
the only reason i think Jen got fussed at was due to the way she "told" people that if they played and didn't get the two nominees out first they were up...that to me was worse than any i've seen. i agree with the language, seems it's everywhere these days and to me people who curse like a sailor or worse, and i know a few personally, i also feel that they have no morals, plus no respect for themselves or others, and are just plain rude. then again that is my opinion only. i had to work done on my house and had to tell the guys doing the work to watch their language as i have a child (autistic and picks up every word to say over and over) and it's bad enough she heard that talk at middle school and now high school...i don't talk like that, my parents and family don't talk like that, and lord knows people never talked like that when i was growing up because they considered it rude also. oh well, a bit off subject. anywho...i used to hate missing an episode of BB but now if i miss it i really don't care cause it's so bad this year, where are the "normal folks" like from the first BB?. lol
|
Vickielg
Member
08-10-2006
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 9:54 pm
Thank you for the clarification on the rules. I'm glad that I followed them. I do think that they could do a better job at casting. Wasn't some of your favorite house guests of the past just a normal person, excluding Will and Boogie? Howie was sort of a normal person, don't you think? You would think that CBS would listen to what the people want to see. I really think that the America's player twist was/is a joke and I loved some of the ideas that you all offered up for a possible twist. Someone needs to send them to CBS.
|
Penpoint
Member
03-27-2001
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 9:54 pm
"I bet you all could guess what conservative part of the U.S. I am from." New Jersey? Maine? Iowa? California? Tennessee? Alaska? Vickielg, there are people in every state, every part of the country, who are offended by certain language, don't approve of what is shown on Showtime, don't like mean people, and consider these as examples of an immoral and valueless society. There are also people in every state who use offensive language, relish Showtime, are mean-spirited, and are just as judgmental of others' morals and values. I don't think any geographical area can claim a moral high ground. And I don't think this season of Big Brother is much different than the others. There comes a point in every season when I'm sure most of us throw up our hands and scream that we can't stand one more whispered back stab, one more accusation, one more tearful emotional breakdown, one more demonization, or one more minute of hearing an irritating house guest's voice! But we stay with it and we come back for more.
|
Zachsmom
Member
07-13-2000
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 10:01 pm
I am enjoying this year! I haven't enjoyed a season like this since BB3!!
|
Kittyab
Member
07-16-2005
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 10:01 pm
This season blows for me too. This cast just plan sucks. The only one I find entertaining is Dick. The rest is BORING!!! I dont think we will bother with the live feeds next year. Esp since I cant get the whole package because I am in Canada.
|
Sanfranjoshfan
Member
09-17-2000
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 10:05 pm
I don't think the rest is boring or that season 8 has broke anything. I think it's fun this year!

|
Penpoint
Member
03-27-2001
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 10:11 pm
Howie, a "normal" person? Vickielg, I'm glad to see you have a sense of humor!
|
Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 11:19 pm
I just can't get into this season as much as in the past myself. I'm still watching all the shows, but I'm barely watching the live feeds and only scan a few threads on the board to see what's happening. I hope the season picks soon. I've never been this "not into" BB.
|
Lycanthrope
Member
09-19-2002
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 11:25 pm
Using foul language doesn't mean that you have no morals. That's a huge leap. Using foul language just shows poeple that you can't express yourself properly without it, and that's just sad. It kind of shows the level of education of the players this season. Roddy was an ass, but he didn't need to use foul language. The most annoying voice is Jessica, but to me she's also the most uplifting HG. She stays out of the drama, but is obviously having a great time being a HG. The HG's ostracized usually get my sympathy, but I have none for Kail or Zach. Jen, yes, I have come to like her in a weird way, but as far as I'm concerned, Kail and Zach need to leave. Dick is a bully. I don't like bully's, but at least he's entertaining. Why do people hate that Amber cries? Emotion plays a part in this game, and she lets hers out regularly. You'd think that would endear her to most viewers, but I guess not so much at this website. I'm actually enjoying this season. While I don't have a clear favorite that I'm rooting for, I'm enjoying watching the players do their thing. If any season were to break my addiction, it would have been "all stars", but it didn't and this season is better than "all stars".
|
Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 11:30 pm
i do not know. I am strongly on BOTH sides. I dislike almost all of the people, I am not cheering for anyone at this point. Like someone above, ALLSTARS killed off the fun for me. Jen is a CT ringer and ruins the show for me with her Janelle imitation. Other seasons we kinda guessed that comps were geared towards certain people and we Guessed that the DR was stirring things up......AllStars we found out just how much things were 'scripted'. marcellus commented on it when he knew he was most likely due for eviction. Eric does NOT represent me, as a gamer. Dani and Dick should never have been put in the house. Neither fit a fun contestant mold- both are edgy. some of the voices in the house are so irritating they should never have been allowed in the house at the same time. **** now for what I do like abut this season. Gamers, at least there are some people in the house that know what BB is. I keep hoping for something to happen...the big switch hasnt been done yet. That is when things get interesting. It didnt occurr BB6 though. I live in hope that I become inspired. This is the second week I am not watching 'like usual'. even now I am watching a movie and have been popping over to see what the Realplayer is showing/recording. Looks boring as HECK!!
|
Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 11:35 pm
i thought you didnt have feeds this year Sanfran. Maybe that is why you think the season is A ok. **** I'm back to say that the TV show is very poor this season. I usually really look forward to 'what will they show?' and got a kick out of the editing. Instead this has been the Dick and Dani show sinc eday one and I'm sick of it. Starting to think AG might have unresolved parent issues if she thinks this is entertainment.
|
Sanfranjoshfan
Member
09-17-2000
| Sunday, July 29, 2007 - 11:47 pm
"i thought you didnt have feeds this year Sanfran. Maybe that is why you think the season is A ok." I like this season. I don't think there is anything wrong with it. I like the AP twist and I didn't mind the enemies twist. I didn't like last year's season nearly as much as this year's and I didn't have the LF then either. Having an honest opinion about this season of BB is not dependent upon having the LF.
|
Lycanthrope
Member
09-19-2002
| Monday, July 30, 2007 - 12:00 am
Totally agree with SanFran. I don't have live feeds, but I do have Showtime2. Having the Live feeds doesn't make you be-all, end-all authority on the show. I like this season so far.
|