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Twocents
Member
07-06-2006
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 5:17 am
Did anyone see this article on Salon.com about the BB fans? Here are a couple of paragraphs and the url to the article: In case anyone has ever wondered why people watch "Big Brother 8" -- to get to know those nicepeople in the house, maybe? -- this week it became clear. Viewers may act like "fans" of the houseguests once it's all over, but the point here is to watch these people torture each other. If the viewers were at all protective of anyone in the house -- Jameka and Amber, for example, both of whom were regularly breaking down and crying after being called out by Dick -- they would've voted to evict Dick. But no. Americans want the houseguests in their little human ant farm to suffer as much as is humanly possible. Yes, that's right. Watching reality TV reminds us that America is filled with some seriously sick, nasty, ruthless people. http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/iltw/2007/08/19/pickup/index2.html
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Tobor7
Member
07-19-2002
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 11:23 am
How far are people willing to go to win $$?
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Pinniethewooh
Member
07-14-2005
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 11:28 am
If the viewers were at all protective of anyone in the house -- Jameka and Amber, for example, both of whom were regularly breaking down and crying after being called out by Dick -- they would've voted to evict Dick....Watching reality TV reminds us that America is filled with some seriously sick, nasty, ruthless people. This article is right on target for me. This is precisely why I am so done with this season.
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Toolhound
Member
06-22-2007
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 11:56 am
So I guess we should want to watch a bunch of nice people play cards or true/false games untill one wins $500,000.00 I say make them work for it, entertain us, make us laugh, and make us mad. That is why we watch. If there is no one to love or love to hate I won't be watching.
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Klaw73
Member
08-21-2006
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 11:57 am
I just read the entire article and WOW, just WOW. It's right on target for me too, Pinnie. I have never understood why people enjoy watching others get hurt. Granted, it's a reality show and it's expected to some degree, but it has been over the top this season. It really has taken the enjoyment out of BB for me at least.
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Ambi
Member
08-11-2007
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 11:59 am
Right Tool. Lets get 14 Donny/Marie Osmonds in the house, wouldn't that be fun?
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Messalina
Member
06-19-2005
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 12:07 pm
I don't believe having 14 Donny/Marie Osmonds in the house would be fun but watching spitting, belching, cursing, farting and deliberately hurting the feelings of fellow HGs is not fun for me either. It's just my humble opinion but it seems that my idea of entertainment is very different from most of today's audience. I think I'll read a book tonight.
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Toolhound
Member
06-22-2007
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 12:09 pm
I tried to read the whole article but I fell asleep. Just like I would do watching Big Brother if someone like that writer was running the show. I don't understand why people watch Big Brother when they want to see Ozzie & Harriet. Wow showed my age with that. "14 Donny/Marie Osmonds" LOL!!!
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 12:11 pm
It's oversimplying the issue to imply that people who haven't liked Dick's behavior want to watch a bunch of goody goodies play tiddleywinks. There are many shades of gray between squeaky clean and down and dirty.
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Messalina
Member
06-19-2005
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 12:14 pm
ITA, Nyheat. Exactly!
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Ambi
Member
08-11-2007
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 12:16 pm
<93> I know plenty of people who would never watch past seasons, suddenly glued to it.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 12:21 pm
That's a pretty big assumption, Ambi. I personally viewed my reaction to Dick calling Amber "one ugly b*tch" to her face on national TV as compassion for another human being. If I'm offended it's because I think it's wrong.
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Ambi
Member
08-11-2007
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 12:27 pm
Well, were you offended by Eric's incest remarks or Amber's anti semetic remarks or Dustin's dog name? I guess because those weren't aired on the weekly show it is differant?
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 12:27 pm
This is my favorite BB, other than Will tormenting the one that cooked a lot, can't remember her name. But hey I never did like the Brady bunch. I love my little sick twisted mind and I love to see them squirm.
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Messalina
Member
06-19-2005
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 12:29 pm
"....for those easily offended." I'm not EASILY offended. Sorry, but I'm ROFL at this and wondering what it would take to offend those who don't find some of the HGs offensive. Racism, threats of physical/sexual acts, verbal assault, lies about incest are just some of the things we been shown this year. More than one HG has been guilty of this. I don't need to hear this stuff ad nauseaum before I say enough! But I'm glad for you that enjoy it. Because it is so popular you'll probably get more of it next summer.
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Wavelength
Member
07-25-2007
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 12:30 pm
I never thought that was the truth until this season when America's votes are primarily geared towards making Eric have the hardest time he can in the house instead of working with him to bring him to the end. I guess it is all a matter of perception. It is sort of like playing Sims. You can make it nice for them, give them a nice house, jobs etc. or elect to let them pee their pants, get depressed and even die. It certainly doesn't have to be the Disney channel but maybe a happy compromise. JMPO
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Spunky
Member
10-08-2001
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 12:50 pm
According to the CBS popularity polls the majority of BB fans like Dick's behaviour in the house. So, is that representative of the majority of BB fans?? So it seems, at least CBS wants us to believe that. I must be in the minority then and I wouldn't want to be among the majority .
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 12:50 pm
Throwing Eric's and Amber's comments in the mix does not make Dick's behavior any less offensive. It's deflection if you ask me and just a way to put people on the defensive. I'm not biting. I'll continue to watch and post comments as long as opposing viewpoints are welcome. I'm not goin' anywhere.
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Cablejockey
Member
12-27-2001
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 12:53 pm
I enjoyed the show when there was more actual plotting and scheming going on, instead of ugly behaviour. Dick could certainly get his point across without resorting to nastyness, but if that's what the public wants, fine.That doesnt mean I have to change the channel, just hope that somebody else in that house starts thinking and planning some kind of strategy. There used to be some smart players on this show--what happened this year? And it is oversimplifying to think that those who dont like Dick's actions want bland milqutoast people in the house. The peoducers should have planned better than to have one extreme or another.
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Klaw73
Member
08-21-2006
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 12:53 pm
Well said, Nyheat. And Spunky, I don't want to be considered among majority either...LOL.
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 1:22 pm
Cablejockey said "I enjoyed the show when there was more actual plotting and scheming going on, instead of ugly behaviour. Dick could certainly get his point across without resorting to nastyness, but if that's what the public wants, fine.That doesnt mean I have to change the channel, just hope that somebody else in that house starts thinking and planning some kind of strategy. There used to be some smart players on this show--what happened this year? " I couldn't agree more. I love when they did that and I love when we discussed what they should do. I also think that there is no right or wrong in what your opinions here on the houseguests are and to each his own. I do not enjoy the rascism, or the vile comments whomever they come from but I love love love the sneaky behind the back manipulation.
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Moderator
Moderator
06-30-2002
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 1:35 pm
A number of posts have been removed. Please do not tell people what to post and what to watch. Thank you.
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Amac
Member
09-07-2001
| Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 1:48 pm
I always thought Big Brother's audience watches because they see these pathetic people in the house and sit back smugly, thinking how much better they are (present company excepted, of course). 
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