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Freydnot
Member
07-01-2005
| Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 8:52 pm
Americas player will be about as useful as Americas Choice. Nothing more, nothing less.
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Puppypaws
Member
06-09-2007
| Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 8:54 pm
I know tptb have already picked AP, but I was just wondering if they picked them from the people in the casting tapes on that site where we were able to vote for the ones we liked best. I am trying to locate that site to see if any of the new house guests were in the tapes.
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Scubalass
Member
07-01-2004
| Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 9:38 pm
"And from what it sounds like, it doesn't sound at all like what we wanted. But is it cast as we would like? Is there diversity we would like? Is there a theme we would like? What about this sounds like anything the fans would like?? Seriously" Lurk, I am also a fan, I love this years theme, I have loved every season. There are things I would change but "you can't please all of the people all of the time" Not "all" of the fans feel like you do. We may not always voice how much we love the show and represent the "positive people" There are a lot of us out there (I would say the majority) who take each year for what it is, are addicted and enjoy the show for what it is .... a GREAT reality show that grips millions of faithful viewers :-) BB8 is looking good for me.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 11:51 pm
I am also a fan, I love this years theme, I have loved every season. There are things I would change but "you can't please all of the people all of the time"
and you are pleased AND are a person full of love. Unfortunately, I think I'm full of complaints. BUT I am starting to get very excited! Definitely looking forward to seeing how this all plays out.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, July 02, 2007 - 12:07 am
Puppy, I think you are thinking of Real World...
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Puppypaws
Member
06-09-2007
| Monday, July 02, 2007 - 1:47 am
Seamonkey, the site I am trying to find had the live casting tapes of some of the BB8 applicants, you could watch them tell why they should be picked to be in the house, then vote for the ones you liked, the reason I thought it might be how they picked america's player is because they allowed us to vote on who we thought should be in the house. Some of them were down right blunt about how they would act in the BB house so I am sure it was BB, not Real world, but thanks for trying to help me out. 
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Monday, July 02, 2007 - 2:18 am
yes it was Allstar BigBrother Last season. There were many HGs who wanted to be in the house and we had to vote them in. Puppypaw, that was the only season that they did Casting tapes and our votes. Some of us still wonder if our votes were really used to put people in the house. I still believe it was ALL producers picks.
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Dogrivergirl
Member
06-24-2005
| Monday, July 02, 2007 - 5:31 am
http://cbs13.com/entertainment/local_story_106142249.html Here you go Puppypaws
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Keyholedan
Member
07-19-2001
| Monday, July 02, 2007 - 9:18 am
It is now confirmed, there will be only one America's Player in the house, for the duration, as long as he/she doesn't get evicted. That player was told in advance and was shocked at the news. This was confirmed by Allison Grodner in a live radio interview made available by RealityBBQ at http://www.realitybbq.com/ Or you can download it at Live Radio Interview <fixed link ~77>
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Monday, July 02, 2007 - 10:29 am
It's the new Real World, Puppypaws. Sheesh, do you think Alison G. would give up that much control over her baby? Afterall, she thinks her lame ideas are da bomb!
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Monday, July 02, 2007 - 10:49 am
MODS!!!! I can't handle it!!! Please fix it!!! <banging head on desk>
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Jan
Moderator
08-01-2000
| Monday, July 02, 2007 - 11:04 am
huh???
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Monday, July 02, 2007 - 11:07 am
OH thank you!!! I love you!!
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Monday, July 02, 2007 - 12:13 pm

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Puppypaws
Member
06-09-2007
| Monday, July 02, 2007 - 12:18 pm
Dogrivergirl,thank you so much for the link I have been looking for. It has been driving me crazy searching for it. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I would also like to thank Seamonkey & Cricket for trying to help me out...thanks all. NorCal Big Brother 8 House Guest Auditions On Wednesday, April 11, Big Brother 8 house guest hopefuls lined up at Cache Creek Casino for show auditions and their shot at fame. We gathered video from some of the best and worst video taped auditions and posted them below. Click on the video link next to each contestant to watch their audition then vote for the contestant who you think is the best (the vote will not affect the actual outcome of the audition). http://cbs13.com/entertainment/local_story_106142249.html
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, July 02, 2007 - 2:38 pm
Scuba, I sincerely am pleased that you are both so happy about this years twist and previous years twists. BUT based on being on this board for all of US BB's (as a lurker during BB1 and actively since then), I feel pretty comfortable in my assessment that the vast majority of hard core fans don't enjoy either the themes/twists or much of the casting, but rather are fans of the format. Doesn't mean we don't find things to like and amuse ourselves with, but it's just so darn frustrating to see something that could be soooo much better (at the very least IMHO), that keeps shooting itself in its foot with contrived twists and wannabee casting. But glad to hear there is at least one fan of Ali & Arnie's version of BB...you the PA spy lolol???? But if you look in the various threads on this and all other major BB forums, fans aren't too happy about this twist or the casting. And I must say in all of BB history, I don't recall this much negative feedback and feelings this early on. Hey...I would LOVE to proven wrong and this ends up being awesome to watch. Thrilled even. But it just sounds like a trainwreck. But if the majority of folks are as happy as you say, they sure are a VERY quiet majority hehehehehehe
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, July 02, 2007 - 2:53 pm
I've been quietly sitting on the couch next to Scubalass. I'm as hardcore as they come as it pertains to BB, and while I think there have always been some hits and some misses when it comes to casting, themes and twists, every summer I say the same thing --- Just give me Big Brother this year! I love the show and everything associated with it. I will be glued. I can't express disappointment before I've seen one minute of the feeds, I am just looking forward to it all. 
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, July 02, 2007 - 3:09 pm
Sure there are some seasons that I have enjoyed more than others but overall I enjoy the show. With respect to not having a diverse cast, BB does face a few obstacles in casting. Number one they need people who are willing to spend a couple of months away from their life, including their family, friends and career. That almost forces the show to skew young and usually people in fairly temporary positions. Now I know people will probably be able to name some exceptions (particularly from all stars) but that is generally true. Also they are almost always wannabe stars (even in the first season). Anyway, there was only one season that I wasn't very fond of (Season 4) so I'm more than prepared to give this a chance. I would prefer that the cast not know each other at all – sigh – but I'll take what I can get. I'm happy it is still on!!!!
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, July 02, 2007 - 4:18 pm
Yeah but Jimmer, when you were young bet you could speak in complete sentences, as could I. I think I may have even been a tiny bit interesting. As I posted in the the other thread have you seen the TV Guide clips of the HG? More to the point, "have you 'LIKE' seen it?" I could handle young if they had some life experiences, were interesting, and were from different walks of life. Seems to me we have almost an entire house full of wannabees who speak like Valley Girls and guys who's main personality trait is arrogance. I agree I'm thrilled it's still on, but dang it, can't they ever make things that are improvements and learn from the past??? I swear I don't get it. And I still think if you look at the viewing demographic, they are casting too young. And while I agree the 3 month thing presents a bit of an obstacle, how does TAR and Survivor manage to find a more interesting mix generally? So I can't help but feel it has more to do with what TIIC want than who is available. Also, I see the wannabee factor as being very different. Jaimie was really the only true wannabee season 1 as I recall. Some became wannabees after (Chicken George lol), but most didn't (Curtis, etc). But today's wannabee's are more of the Boogie mold...ewwwwwww. Too kewl to be on BB, doing it for the face time etc. Many with ties to folks on the show in the past or other murky connections. I truly believe that it isn't what the majority of fans want. Again I use Kaysar as an example. He didn't apply, didn't want to do the show, and he became one of the most popular in BB history. But they didn't seem to notice that. I truly don't understand the logic.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, July 02, 2007 - 4:48 pm
LOL - Mercifully (based on your description) I haven't had the dubious pleasure of seeing the interviews. Okay okay!!! I agree with pretty much everything you said. I wish that they wouldn't tinker with what was a great concept – strangers meeting, getting to know each other, forming and breaking alliances and even becoming friends and possibly enemies. I still enjoy the show though and look forward to it each year.
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Monday, July 02, 2007 - 5:00 pm
Ahh, Puppypaws, sorry, I hadn't heard about this promo they had going on in No. CA. Since the votes didn't affect who got chosen (obviously, since none of them made it) what did the winner get? Does anyone know who won? I kind of liked the next to the last person. The unemployed cop. They should have taken that whole lineup and plopped them in the house. Imagine..strangers in a house together, with Big Brother controlling what they do. What a concept. These people would have been more interesting than wannabe actors/models.
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, July 02, 2007 - 5:05 pm
Well hell Jimmer...we're ALL BB addicts here- isn't that a given by now??!!!! lolol It's just frustrating to have a favorite show that keeps doing everything possible to lose me as a viewer. I truly feel there is something wrong with that. If you have a strong moment go watch the interviews. You know how bad they are? My main puter is down (ironic how it did the same thing right before BB last year too lol). I got the box to mail it in for repair to BB and I didn't even rush in with it. This one keeps locking and giving me hell. After seeing/hearing this bunch I seriously lost a lot of interest. I know we will have fun here, I'm sure there will be entertaining moments watching the show both on the feeds and BB. But over the years I know I've watched less and less of the live feeds (and gotten more sleep lol). And it hasn't been because I have shown self control or anything mature like that. It's cause I truly haven't found the feeds interesting to listen to, and sometimes quite the opposite. What scares me more than anything is in years past at least a few of them sounded interesting. At least a few looked to be easy on the eyes. I honestly am not seeing it this year. And after "like" hearing all the girls, I was ready to turn off my puter by choice. SCARY! BTW ITA with what you said too...so why were we disagreeing?????!!!!! hehehhee
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 11:11 am
OK - this is COOL (the jury part): Article: EXEC GRODNER LOOKS FORWARD TO GETTING 'INTERACTIVE' "While two of the weekly polls will be strategic in nature -- asking viewers who the 'America's Player' should target for a nomination and whom they should vote to evict -- the third poll on Sunday's show will be for fun. For that poll, viewers might be asked who 'America's Player' should start a showmance with or who they should have a meaningful conversation with. If the player makes it to the final seven, the viewers will also have a vote on the 'Big Brother 8' jury. (Posted at RealityBBQ.com)
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Scubalass
Member
07-01-2004
| Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 12:02 pm
I just want my BB FIX!!! LOL I don't care what they do just get the show going! Seriously, I have been keeping up with BB UK .... now they have some ... hmmmm ... how I can I say this without offending .... maybe "lacking in brain cells" would be appropriate to describe the cast. They do not know each other, there are no alliances, a few twists but the whole show lacks substance. Give me the American BB any day, it is much more interesting and has more depth. (I am a Brit and always say about BB UK "where DO they get these people from") I love the jury idea!
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Snowgal
Member
05-14-2005
| Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 1:25 pm
I do like the idea of us getting a vote if AP makes it to the jury, but I've got to wonder how annoying AP might be to the other players and how quickly he might be voted out. Especially if he's not very "talented" when it comes to acting out what "America" (supposedly) wants.
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