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The TVClubHouse: Big Brother IX- 2008 ARCHIVES: Big Brother 9 - Part 3: Does anyone really like this season?: Archive through February 17, 2008 users admin

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Donut
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07-31-2001

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 10:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Donut a private message Print Post    
i am so glad to see this thread. Hubby and I are SO flabbergasted at how much we don't like this show! We have watched the show, feeds, BBAD, faithfully, even when we didnt especially like HGs like Allison, the horsemen, nerd herd etc, but there was always someone to root for and something fun or interesting to watch. We LOVED last season, and were addicted to BAD and the prior 2 were great too so we were counting down with excitement and now we can't even watch!! We get depressed and disoriented and have to change channels, which is really a first for us. Don't like any of the people, thought the soulmates mightve been an ok idea, but not the way they matched people. There is no fun on BBAD just catty mean talk and manipulation which isn't even of the enjoyable sort. I never could get into Real World either and i guess this really is like that. This season just feels completely foreign to any other season. The casting, production values, script, and EVERYTHING!It's totally painful to watch.. We thought maybe we were just in a weird state of mind with hubby having a bad case of the flu but glad to see others feel the same way. BB is usually a great source of enjoyment for us, like comfort food or a satisfying movie, but now we are trying to give it a chance and it repels us so we dont know what to do. We have never given up on it before but how much torture should one take before just giving up?!

Bonbonlover
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07-13-2000

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 10:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonbonlover a private message Print Post    
I am just trying to imagine what directives Allison Grodner gave to her casting department. She couldn't have found a sleazier group

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 10:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
One of the things that make TV shows or movies fun and entertaining to watch is caring about the people or characters. If you don't make a connection with the character it is just another person getting shot or having sex. LOL – Porn movies have particularly poor character development and I think that is what we are seeing so far in this season of Big Brother.

So Nat decides to have sex with Matt. The general response on this board is either disgust or indifference.

Now imagine if two of the people on certain past seasons of BB had decided to take their relationship to a more physical level. You can bet that people would have cared a lot about what was happening and the message board would have been absolutely swamped with posts. It would have been wild! That is because we had a chance to get to know and develop some sort of genuine like or dislike for them. We cared about what was happening with them.

Geri
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07-08-2003

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 10:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Geri a private message Print Post    
Not only is this a bad season but if AG was hoping to draw people to the show to get a bigger audience this summer, she is in trouble.

Then again, we could all be wrong because if I remember correctly, we are a more mature demographic and a younger one may be loving this.

(yes, I know there are plenty of twentysomethings here but I am talking about the population in general. TVCH only gets the best people)

I wonder if she knew cbs was going to put bb opposite AI

Bonbonlover
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07-13-2000

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 11:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonbonlover a private message Print Post    
I totally agree with you Jimmer... this season is like a porn movie with no character development.

Just imagine the Tribute videos which would have followed a certain couple from the past if only they had kissed... This season who cares???

Steeltoe
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05-19-2007

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 11:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Steeltoe a private message Print Post    
I do not like this season at all. It makes no sense having couples and it makes even less sense having them evicted together. What a waste, I used to love watching, even the after dark show is boring and lacks that certain charm. Whatever happened to the characters like Janelle, Kaysar, Monica, Danielle, Dr. Will, Will, you know the good people...

Steeltoe
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05-19-2007

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 11:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Steeltoe a private message Print Post    
Please let this season get better with age like a fine wine would.

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 11:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
Porn movies have particularly poor character development and I think that is what we are seeing so far in this season of Big Brother.

That's it for me! Not only is there poor character development, there is no character!

I don't mind the sex, but not when it looks like it's so intentionally staged. It seems like people were cast who have no qualms about casual sex. The season Ranger Dave was the first to have sex on BB, it had a whole different feel to it.

I have been a die hard fan since season 1, but this season I couldn't care less. I actually bought feeds last week, thinking maybe I would check in. I have had them on once. I think I will be canceling. I don't even know a concrete reason why I don't like it other than it holds no interest to me.

I loved the interactions of different personalities and how the house dynamics would change when someone was evicted. That comes with a more diverse cast, however. This year they are all the same to me.

Texasdeb
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05-23-2003

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 1:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texasdeb a private message Print Post    
I'm a fan & have watched every season. Found TVCH during season 2. I haven't watched much of the shows so far this season because they conflict with AI. I will be watching the Sunday shows but not the Tues. & Wed. shows. I have never gotten live feeds & don't have time to even think about them this season. I've tried to come into tvch & become addicted like has happened in past seasons, but - I'm finding myself kind of in the take it or leave it mode. I agree that the characters just aren't grabbing my attention like in prev. seasons & I was thinking it was just me & not allowing it until I came in here & see most of you feel the same way.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 3:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
From the date of the premiere show, I think it takes me at least 12-15 days to know if I will like the season or not. I agree with Jimmer about one part, you have to care for it to make a difference. Since I can't even remember all their names yet, it's hard for me to care about them or what they do. In a week I'll be able to judge if I like the season or not. I'm pretty sure I will. This group is nutty, and I like that.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 4:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    

Now imagine if two of the people on certain past seasons of BB had decided to take their relationship to a more physical level.



ya, at week 6-8 !! these people are going for it during the first few days.

I loved the interactions of different personalities and how the house dynamics would change when someone was evicted.

exactly!! with the stupid move of eliminating one of only EIGHT teams blew the chance for an even split of the house. We would have all been on the edge of ours seats hoping that ___ would win HOH.

Instead, we have got the boring predictable house ((that we all complain about every season!!)) when half of the HGs are gone.

we all clinge to the feeds hoping someone will backstab and jump ship from their alliance.

this season with so few teams, it is not good watching IMHO

HOWEVER, often everything changes after the first eviction.

Panda
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07-15-2005

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 4:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Panda a private message Print Post    
I like it b/c it's BB and I will watch it anyway. I always get annoyed with the twists and there are usually more HG I dislike than like.
This week is a really long week for this HOH reign it seems and I agree with Sun, sometimes things change after the first eviction!

Justalittlebean
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08-15-2003

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 4:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Justalittlebean a private message Print Post    
I hope things change after the first eviction. I don't like the hg being told to dress up for Showtime. I think it was really unfair having couples in the house. If they were going to have couples, then everyone should have had a real life partner.



Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 4:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
I like every season - I never go into the season with preconceived wishes. Sometimes it is a cartoon show; sometimes it is a melodrama; sometimes it is a porn show. Whatever is fine with me - it is a nice change from cooking and decorating shows - my usual fare!

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 7:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
The thing about the sex this season vs past seasons is at least in the past the HGs had a chance to get to know each other. They weren't knockin' boots or whatever within the first week.

And that is why I don't like this season. I said it before, and I'll say it again... if I wanted to watch hookups, I'd watch Real World on MTV.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 7:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
I just thought of something GOOD about this season.

Notice we hardly EVER have any FOTH!!

other than during a few stories, and talking about the DR session, we hardly have ANY FOTH.

So far this is the best season for Continuous, unedited, un Fothing Feeds!!!

((mark this day in red on the calendar-- I'm not being Negative about BB LOL))

Bonbonlover
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07-13-2000

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 8:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonbonlover a private message Print Post    
Sun ... don't the other 23 hours and 45 minutes count?

Kswheels
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06-30-2005

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 8:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kswheels a private message Print Post    
Costa - Amanda was the first official eviction during the season when she and uh...(Eric?) had sex, so that had to be within 2 weeks.

Rosem4243
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06-27-2005

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 9:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosem4243 a private message Print Post    
For the first time in 8 years I did not get the live feed. Shotime is exremely boring to me. They have come so far from the original premise that I cannot even try to get interested.. usually in the first week we are getting to know the HG as individuals. Now we have to remember who is paired with who, and outside of that there is an established relationship . Too much thought involved with something that should be a summer escape rather than a 'love' octagon!!

The sex promotion also turns me off, these people are my son's age....adds to the 'ick' factor. Alison does not know her demographic...no one my son's age would watch BB!!

So, yeah, I've finally outgrown my formerly favorite reality show.

I still love all the great posters at TVCH, but I miss a lot of the regulars here like C1mag, Woodpecker, Clio...I guess they've outgrown it too. End of an era...

Beekindpleez
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07-18-2006

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 10:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
Rose...I know of one of those that hasn't outgrown it and has in fact, made their own place to talk about it.
But I do understand what you're saying. And it may, indeed, be the end of an era.

Kswheels
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06-30-2005

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 10:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kswheels a private message Print Post    
Rose - Assuming your son is 20 something?

Ahem...LOL. I know, I'm the exception, but...

Rosem4243
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06-27-2005

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 10:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosem4243 a private message Print Post    
Hi Bee!

Yes, I've been a member of Clio's site since W/J.

But I miss her her posting here, and miss the BB community that I liked better than the show itself!

I still read and occasionally post here, and love your comments and many others. It's just not like it used to be and I blame Alison Grodner and her stupid 'twists'!

I know a lot of people hated BB1, but it's what I got hooked on, and this current BB is not the show or idea I enjoyed so much.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 10:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
I'm with TNT, it's bb, I like it. I like it a whole lot better than I liked last seasons bb. None of the hg's totally irritate me and that's always a good thin.

Rosem4243
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06-27-2005

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 10:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosem4243 a private message Print Post    
Yes, Ks, my son, Will (!) is going to be 23 in April. He thinks I'm a total dork for watching BB!

And at my age I'm just not interested in who's hooking up with who, or how many tattoos or piercings they have. I want more depth than that, and you need older, more life-experienced people for that, and I'm certainly not getting it this year, or last year, or in the last few years.

Like I said, I guess I've just outgrown it, or at least this incarnation of it.

Beekindpleez
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07-18-2006

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 10:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
I like EVERY BB. There is nothing else in the world like it. I might never do some of the things HGs have done thru the seasons...I may not approve or think it's cool. But...there is absolutely nothing else like it. I appreciate and value every player who has put themselves out there for us to watch, criticize, root for or against.
People are fascinating. And I hope that BB continues. If it ended, I would truly miss it.

BB is what brought me to this board in the first place. I lurked for 7 seasons and then I joined. I never left the BB threads until after last year and have found so many wonderful and interesting places here. Feels like family. I find myself thinking about people here on a daily basis, praying for them, sending good thoughts and looking for thier posts because they touch me so.

My 20 something sons would never bother to watch this show, let alone find a place to post about it. But they know I love it and they ask me about it and about my talks at TVCH.

So, yes, I really like this season. I really like every season. And I hope to like more seasons in the future.