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The TVClubHouse: Big Brother IX- 2008 ARCHIVES: Big Brother 9 - Part 4: Why Do You Watch? users admin

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Scooty
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07-21-2007

Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 8:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooty a private message Print Post    
It cant be the gamesmanship or to watch people interact. I am quite embarassed to say I watch this show!! It would be like admitting that you watch Jerry Springer. Watching this show says alot about us and what we get enjoyment from.

Beekindpleez
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07-18-2006

Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 8:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
It's far more than the show for me, Scooty. It's a true study in human nature. I like to see how each of them justify their actions while condemning others for doing the same thing. I like to see how a statement or an action makes its way around the house and comes back to the person it originated from and how it changed during that path. I like to read poster's points of view on things, and see how they see thing differently and what they become invested in and what they don't.

There is no other experience on earth like Big Brother. It's amazing to me on so many levels to watch, read, see how it's edited and see the aftermath of it all.

Fascinating.

I love it. I spend every moment I can watching it when it's here simply because I know it won't last and each season is so vastly different.

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 9:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
Beekind sums it up for me too. I don't feel guilty for watching(thru live posters and youtubes, thank you live feed posters).

Stopthemadness
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07-15-2005

Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 9:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stopthemadness a private message Print Post    
Thanks Bee, that is the reason I watch. It is like a small world of strangers that we get to watch come together and then turns their back on each other. It is just interesting for me to watch it all unfold.

And just for the record, I hate Springer!

Beekindpleez
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07-18-2006

Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 9:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
Just for the record...though I know who he is and what his show is, I have NEVER watched Springer.

Tobor7
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07-19-2002

Monday, March 10, 2008 - 6:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tobor7 a private message Print Post    
I watch because I want to understand how "they" are being targeted to participate in the voting process to elect a president.

I feel so secure if this is the demo that will elect a leader.

Rosem4243
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06-27-2005

Monday, March 10, 2008 - 6:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosem4243 a private message Print Post    
I got hooked in Season 1 when you could watch people 24/7 on the internet. I thought it was the coolest thing ever!

The people who are cast on the show have disappointed me since Season 4, but I watch anyway because, as Bee said, there's NOTHING else like it!

I've not watched much of this season (first time ever!) and discovered what I missed the most was this moderated board, the people who post here, and the discussions and laughs we all have.

I think I look at it as a social experiment that I can participate in, without actually being in the house!

Needmylifeback
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08-14-2000

Monday, March 10, 2008 - 6:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Needmylifeback a private message Print Post    
I agree Bee ... and it's also that trainwreck .. just can't pull myself away.

(We just had DTV installed in Dec .. and that meant 3 free months of the premium channels ... well .. that meant .. Showtime 2 ... and that meant that I got the taste of BBAD ... so when my three months were up on Feb 28th .. I kept showtime .. better than the actual show)

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Monday, March 10, 2008 - 9:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
and for the record, I do love Jerry Springer, don't watch the show(I work when it's on I guess)but I loved him on DWTS.

Sugar
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08-15-2000

Monday, March 10, 2008 - 12:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sugar a private message Print Post    
I have been a BB fan since Season 1. I still would prefer we voted. Last season, dick and his disdainful behaviour nearly ruined BB for me, but being a loyal fan I tuned again again for this bunch. I watched the 1st episode and of some of the Showtime episodes. I no longer watch. I find all of the current cast "houseguests" no longer worth my time or deserving of my support as a series fan. I find their behaviour appaling, banal and pedestrian at best. I am ashamed of them.

As I am truly fond of TVClubhouse and have enjoyed reading as well as posting since season 1, I do peek in for a quick read of BB happenings, more out of habit and respect for the many people who's postings I have enjoyed over the years than any sort of interest as to what has transpired with this insipid cast.

To all those who are still able to watch this group, you must be made of sterner stuff than I, and I hope you enjoy it. For others like me who won't watch this mess, maybe (if this doesn't kill the series) the next one will be better for us.

Sugar

Hiyall
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07-06-2005

Monday, March 10, 2008 - 6:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hiyall a private message Print Post    
If I was really honest with myself I watch this show because we (my family) are boring...lol, we never have any drama. It's fun to watch the drama that the BB house always seems to generate. It's purely entertainment for me.

Having said that though, if it wasn't for this site, the enjoyment I get from reading everyone's posts...I probably wouldn't watch as much as I do. I've watched since season 1 and been around this site as long.

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Monday, March 10, 2008 - 7:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
That rubbernecking thing. I think Darrellh or Nick brought it up last season.

Carochar
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07-25-2005

Monday, March 10, 2008 - 7:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carochar a private message Print Post    
Also, being honest with myself, I went from my parents' home to a college dorm to being married at age 20. We've now been in the military community for 30+ years ... watching BB is living my wild youth vicariously. Maybe watching someone like Chelsia, I place myself in her world -- sometimes I feel better about mine, sometimes I feel a pang of envy. Or seeing Roddy woo someone. Or Jack & Erika bond in friendship. Or Jun let it all hang out in the kitchen while keeping up on everything that goes on. Or even using someone's toothbrush in an "alternate" way -- stuff I don't get to do in my life.

And I keep up this year to see what you all are thinking and responding to. I value TVCH so much!

Jarriluvs
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07-27-2006

Monday, March 10, 2008 - 7:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jarriluvs a private message Print Post    
I don't know why......Do I need help????

Rosem4243
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06-27-2005

Monday, March 10, 2008 - 7:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosem4243 a private message Print Post    
Yeah, after thinking about it, if it wasn't for TVCH and all you guys, I probably wouldn't even watch!

It was not BB that hooked me, it was this site, and the real-time interaction with the internet viewers.

Seattlemom
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05-10-2005

Monday, March 10, 2008 - 7:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seattlemom a private message Print Post    
Oh my gosh Hiyall Ditto LOL I have to add if someone asked I have no life LOL My hubby drives tractor trailer and is gone except on weekends and I can't work so I love when BB is on! I have fun in here ! I love the feeds Its like legally peeking in a window LOL at people that are way more disfunctional than me LOL.

Hiyall
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07-06-2005

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 4:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hiyall a private message Print Post    
LOL Seattlemom Totally agree!