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R151996
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07-04-2003
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 9:13 pm
The instant Dick and Daniele were cast, that was a new low. Eric being saved when he didn't deserve it...another new low. Dick being saved when he didn't deserve it...another lower new low. And now Jen being outright lied to on a direct question of the DR...evidence that the show can't sink much further. As much as I love BB, these producers MUST GO!
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What555456
Member
06-14-2005
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 9:15 pm
A new low? Not sure I would say that; but taken much of the enjoyment out of it? Yes. What I enjoy about BB is the strategizing, the backbiting,the lies, the scheming. I have seen little of this in this season. What I have seen is: 1. A show which has become an on-going soap opera playing on the severely damaged relationship between a daughter and her father. Such matters should not be exploited by television for the purpose of ratings. Like or dislike Dani and Dick, family relations deserve more respect and dignity. 2. A show which has so focused on these two, that all of the other HG's -- some of whom are interesting characters and strong willed players in their own right -- have become mere bit players in this soap opera. 3. An angry and amazingly immature man verbally intimidate and abuse women using some of the most vile, vicious, violent and demeaning words and images I have ever heard on a television show aimed at the gneneral public -- and this man's actions sugar-coated and ignored, while the man himself is made the "star" of the show and shown to be some sort of master strategist. 4. A diary room which no longer is content to raise questions in the mind of the houseguests to further the scheming and game playing, but one which directly involves itself in making the decisions of who should be kept and who should be elminated. 5. A good experiment at an interesting twist -- America's Player -- but which I believe to be failing because it undermines the very scheming and strategizing among the houseguests that I enjoy watching, especially as the number of HG's dwindle. When there are so few HG's and one is not able to negotiate and control his most important asset -- his vote -- the show is diminished, even if the idea seemed like a good one at first. No, I would not say BB has sunk to a new low this year. But I do think it has gone way off track and this year's show is far less interesting and, in many ways, far more disturbing than any of the past seven -- and I have watched all of them and participated here for all of them.
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 10:04 pm
I will finish watching this BB season overall as usual. I came home and put on the feeds for about a half-hour and have turned them off again. I am tired of the same old, same old this season. Simply can't stand Dick's mouth at this point. Eric isn't much better and I dislike Jessica more and more every minute she's with Eric. Geesh, I don't really care for anyone of these people anymore. I only person I'd even remotely care to have win is Zach at this point...with Jen second. Better yet, call this season a wash...and donate the prize money to some worthwhile charity that would help people that would really appreciate it. Yes, I think this season is more base than past seasons. Sad thing is I think CBS thinks what this is what the public wants to see. (Even sadder to me...I'm probably in the minority by finding very little entertainment in BB this year.) This IS probably what viewers want to see nowadays.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 10:17 pm
I'm appalled that none of these houseguests were brought up to say anything to Dick about the way he talks to the females in that house. Game or no, totally unnecessary. smh
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Mssas
Member
08-04-2006
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 10:18 pm
exactly why I made this thread. I still believe it has and they have allowed it. It's SICK!
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 10:20 pm
Yes a million times over.
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Ivory_mist
Member
08-31-2005
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 10:22 pm
BB has lost it.....anyone that is allowed to call another a <el> in this game should get the walking papers!
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Loppes
Member
07-12-2002
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 10:22 pm
I'm really disappointed in Jessica especially, but Jameka, as not even saying something to Jen, and making her feel even more isolated. Jessica was clearly turning her back to Jen and not saying a word.
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Willsfan
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09-04-2000
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 10:24 pm
Next years BB is bound to have at least one or two more people that act just like ED because everyone wanting to be on BB is watching and learning from him. They may have to hire security to be IN the BB house.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 10:31 pm
I wish someone would just say it--Dick stayed in the house because the voting public wanted him there. I think BB is giving the public what it wants. I think it stinks.
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 10:39 pm
I'm glad to see I'm not all alone in some of my opinions. I've found this season to be quite depressing frankly.
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Spunky
Member
10-08-2001
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 11:57 pm
Yes, I believe it has sunk the lowest. To have allowed a man like Dick in the house it's the worst thing ever about this show. I have faced some angered people in my life, but I cannot watch the hatred coming out of that man's mouth and gesture and posture, everything about him scares the heck out of me.
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Lainee
Member
07-19-2005
| Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 3:47 am
Kc103...you are NOT alone! I find very little enjoyable this year...in fact, it is so NOT enjoyable that I still haven't watched my tape from Sunday...and I really am not sure I want to watch tonight's show. I have always loved BB...the twists, loved all of them, not necessarily the people cast in those twists, but I have loved the twists. Personally, I think IF Dick hadn't been there this year with his mouth the rest of them might not have gotten carried away with their mouths...ya know as in "When in Rome do as the Romans do" type thing. Plus the way Dick has treated Jen all season has been way over the top...and BB putting the organ music was totally offensive to me. I have heard that on Sunday's show they went overboard making fun of Amber and her "what does ____ (insert word/phrase) mean?" questions...right up to including the canned laughter. I just feel, personally for me, that I cannot go along with BB's format this year. If I did, that would mean I was condoning everything they are doing and I don't!
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Caycaye
Member
09-14-2001
| Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 3:55 am
I TOTALLY agree with all of you....This season I have written SEVERAL emails to CBS warning them that SOMEONE very well may sue CBS for "game-show tampering" which is a violation of FCC laws....and CBS could evene be sued by the government.... We have ALL heard EVERY SINGLE HG at one time or another say OPENLY on the live feeds that the "DR" was PRESSURING them to VOTE a certain way.....COMPLETELY illegal by FCC game-show standards....and yet, CBS continues to do it....the love of money is a HORRIBLE sin.... Don't even get me started on my disgust with the majority if the American public that excuse EDick's verbal tirades against a young woman by calling it FUNNY....and EDick himself, almost went BALLISTIC and admittedly ALMOST hit Dustin for calling his Dick's daughter ONE name ...a skank! I find his hypocracy distubing...and for those in America who are loving him, equally as disturbing....
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 4:11 am
Game show contestants are not PAID for their appearances on a show... BB HG's are. They are paid 'actors' or actor wannabes... This isn't a game show...and there are no statutes saying reality shows cannot manipulate their product.... If there is... I's sure like to see it.
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Earthmother
Member
07-14-2002
| Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 4:15 am
I guess I am disgusting and disturbed because I'm loving this season. I find Dick to be funny and above all open and honest..something you rarely see on this show. He needs to really work on his name-calling but for the most part he is the reason I continue to watch.
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Cousin_jake
Member
07-04-2002
| Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 4:21 am
Well, a new low? Possibly, though we've had other "volatile" players before, some of whom were removed from the house. Many here have said they aren't watching anymore but I guess a lot of views aren't in agreement because I think the BB ratings are the highest that they've been in years. I'm more interested in what, if anything, BB will do about Jen eating. For future contestants, if you're already nominated and you're on slop, can you just eat anyway? At this point BB probably doesn't care because it looks like Jen is going anyway but what about the future? If she happened to be the nominee who stayed, would there be any punishment?
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 4:22 am
You and me both EM.... We can be disgusting and disturbed together!! Insanity LOVES company!!
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 4:25 am
Cousin, I'm not sure a contestant who believes they are staying would break the rules and risk being penalized (monetarily) or tossed out. Only those who KNOW they are going home do that... I believe Jase did it as well...began breaking the rules when he knew for sure he was leaving... Come to think of it...Jen and Jase are a lot alike...both had bizarre inappropriate responses to a lot of things...
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Sunni
Member
07-05-2007
| Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 4:25 am
Earthmother... You find Dick to be 'funny' and 'open and honest'? I find him vile and disgusting. The only thing honest is the fact that he's not putting on a 'show' and that he's truly like that in r/l. Everything about him makes me cringe. There is nothing funny about verbal abuse...I don't care who it's aimed at or in what setting. Like many, I've watched BB for 8 seasons and while there were many that I didn't like for a number of reasons (Howie comes to mind, as he reminds me of a mini ED) I've never felt such disgust toward a HG.
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Biloxibelle
Member
12-21-2001
| Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 4:36 am
This season has not been any lower then any other season. By this time last year I was so bored out of my mind by all the whispering I could have screamed. I have to say this year has perked it back up for me. I keep seeing where this is called the Donato Season. That just happens to be the way it worked out. BB had no idea what would play out and what wouldn't. Dick and Danile just decided to work together. Same thing could have happened with Jess and Carole. Then it could have been the Middle School Dance Team Show. Dustin and Joe had the same chance, the we could have the "I'm Sorry, I We Can Work Together Show". I'm not going to fault Dick and Daniele for doing what worked best for them. All 6 had the same chance.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 4:37 am
America voted to keep Dick and America voted to keep Bush so no surprises.
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Cousin_jake
Member
07-04-2002
| Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 6:26 am
Well, Daniele would have been gone weeks ago but she has won 2 HOHs and 3 veto comps. You need luck, comp skills and one or two solid alliance members to advance. That's the game.
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Kuzman
Member
07-17-2005
| Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 6:27 am
What's most disturbing about Dick is as he as stated several times in the house, he is just being himself. So, the language he uses, the "button pushing" during arguments with other HGs, it is all charecteristics of his "real" personality. No surprise his daughter and him were estranged and probably will be estranged shortly after the show is over.
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Pixieduster
Member
09-27-2004
| Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 6:56 am
WHAT - I absolutely, completely and wholeheartedly agree with your sentiments. I am appalled for so many reasons. I have a 10 year old granddaughter who has been on the receiving end of an 11 year old bully - we've been trying to teach her that it's not about her...she's not the problem. We've taught her about knowing when to walk away, when to stick up for herself, when to seek help and assistance, etc. And here we have a 40 something man, bullying and abusing a 20 something woman, and people are loving it and HIM! It's sad that we've become a society that cheers for people like Dick, that we have people like the other houseguests who ignore it and support it and join in (albeit, they're doing it behind others backs as opposed to their face). I'm disgusted that this is believed to be entertainment. My beliefs are that the world is experiencing enough chaos and that the energy we put out into the world contributes and leads to more chaos. Where are the pundits who were aghast at Amber's remarks - why isn't there more in the media about the abuse Dick is dishing out in light of all the horrors that happens in our society today as a result of bullying? Why isn't there more of an outcry to CBS, the producers, the advertisers, etc. I have a voice, and I'll use it too in ways that I believe are supportive of a loving planet (and yes, I believe a program like BB can be sustained in ways that involve great strategy and psychological manuevering, just not abuse). I used to love watching BB - I love to study people and figure out what makes them tick, what makes them do the things they do. This season has just made me sick and saddened. What's happening this year, in my opinion, is not gameplay! It's been nothing but abuse from the get go, and it's shameful.
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