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Ladykat

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 11:12 pm Click here to edit this post

Parting is such sweet sorrow ... I'm from Michigan. A mother of three grown son's. And a grandmother of three fine grandson's. I'm 42 going on 24. :) :) I never touched a computer in my life until recently. So I'm still learning the ropes. I worked as a Direct Care Staff, dealing with the elderly, until I came down with Multiple sclerosis, about six years ago. I have watched BB from the start. I have really enjoyed comming to this board, and reading everyones insight about the show. Thanks to everyone who is involved with running this board. You guys do a GREAT JOB !!

Wendy

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 11:15 pm Click here to edit this post

Ok, my turn...

This is deja vu. I introduced myself way back in July on the original BBFC board.

I just turned 31, I'm not married and have no children. I'm a freelance journalist/photographer living in Canada (but I am obsessed with NYC).

I started watching because, unlike Survivor, I could totally see myself being in the house and trying to adapt to a new reality.

Remember at the beginning when Eddie was so shy and would keep to himself? I felt so bad for him. I wanted to know what others thought of him. That lead me to the chat rooms (which got boring) then I found BBFC. A few weeks after that, I started my Eddie fan page.

Feedmealine

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 11:16 pm Click here to edit this post

I'm 41 fm and married. no kids. 1 dog, Millie chow.

I have been battling Lupus for the last five years. Disabled and stay at home.
(I could tell you all about failed marriage and stuggle of this illness but it would bore you to tears and make you think I wanted sympathy! LOL So I'll just say things have been cruddy but now they are good...I take one day at a time and have learned to enjoy the sunset. Everyday above ground is a good day!!)

So internet and Tv are my biggest things....other than a great mystery book! Patricia Cornwell...KEEP WRITTING!

Been following the BB HG from the beginning. Hubby has followed, though we don't always agree with who we want to win. Makes it more fun!

Really enjoy the comments here and in most of the threads. So glad I got to be a part of this!
Best of Luck to all the BB addicks out there!

After this is over and you have the urge to vote for something...
Please donate a buck or two to Lupus research...help future generations. We sure could use it!!

Dancer1966

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 11:17 pm Click here to edit this post

Hiya! I'm 33, SWF, live in the midwest. I've always been a tv and movie junkie! I always seem to like the odd shows too: X-Files, Twin Peaks, My So Called Life, Ally McBeal.

I watched Survivor religiously. Really liked that show, even better than BB! (sorry) I have watched almost every episode of BB (missed a few in the beginning). I have the VCR set to tape every day now so that I don't miss a single one. I didn't become hooked until I found this site and was able to read through the live feeds and see what was going on in the house that AOL wasn't telling us about.

After this show is over I'll find a new addiction. Before this it was Talk Soup with Hal Sparks, but then he left and I was lost until I found BB! :)

Maya

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 11:17 pm Click here to edit this post

Zelda--so honored to hear from our own celebrity! And ditto on Eddie winning!

Abitafan

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 11:23 pm Click here to edit this post

Is anyone else noticing the demographics of the posters on this thread so far? I find it almost as fascinating as the BB program. Why are there so few straight males involved -- or at least willing to open up and admit their "addiction" in this forum? Come on sociologists, give us your opinion!

Zelda

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 11:30 pm Click here to edit this post

Maya... (love your name) Thanks for starting the thread ... I was a little intimidated in the profile section ... don't ask me why but I am so happy when there is a diversion to the flames and bashing!

Bigbroal

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 11:46 pm Click here to edit this post

O.K. Why not.
BigBroAL is 45, I've been married 18 years to the love of my life. I am a pressman on a printing press, I work nights so I tape most of the shows on t.v.. But, I get almost all my imfo from BBFC, My wife an I give up our two dollors every week,and I love reading the post up here. We're going to miss all of this starting next week, It's been fun....BigBro__AL
Simi Valley,Ca

Wendy

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 11:57 pm Click here to edit this post

Abitafan: Good point!! Also, from taking a quick glance, we all seem to be 25 and up yet, what did Cass say tonight, the 18-24 demographic went up significantly in BB's time slot.

So where are all these "young viewers"?

P.S: Hi Zelda!!! :)

Abitafan

Sunday, September 24, 2000 - 12:20 am Click here to edit this post

Wendy: These young viewers are obviousy not on the net -- at least not this site!

Speaking of demographics, and especially the demos of the rabid fans of this site, what do you think about the possible demos of BB2? Is it because I am middle-aged that I enjoyed seeing the variety of age groups on both Survivor and BB? I think that's why MTV's reality show has never kept my interest. There was no one on it I could identify with.

This is the first discussion group I have participated in and it has really made my BB experience much more interesting than just watching the show on TV (boring!) -- and I really appreciate the live feeds and posters (thanks everyone!) beccause I can't get the live feeds. The feeds really enhance the experience for me and give me a much more accurate view of everything happening in the house (CBS editing is the pits!). I just wish I had found this site sooner!

I watched survivor religiously and really enjoyed it, but now I wish they had the live feeds available (and Neil had the posters!) for the fans of the show. Live feeds give fans the choice of how involved they want to get in the lives of the participants. And some of us obviously really want to get involved! (Thanks, Neil, for setting up the new TV Fan Club site -- I'll be there!)

Fenixtx

Sunday, September 24, 2000 - 12:55 am Click here to edit this post

I'm a 23y/o single male. I'm an Engineering major at UTA.
I live in Arlington, TX.
I like swimming, rock climbing, skiing and anything to do with the outdoors.
If anyone is wondering, FenixTX is my favorite punk band.
I've also been spending way too much time in front of my computer lately thanks to BB and my new cable modem.
I'm a big Curtis fan...Go Curtis!!!

Lafatme

Sunday, September 24, 2000 - 01:13 am Click here to edit this post

male, divorced, older than chickenman!
i live very close to curtis' parents in orange county, ca.

comedian/writer for over 10 yrs, formerly accountant.

been watching since mega blew the dead/alive challenge. after finding this site i became addicted.

luckily i do most of my writing at home so i can keep RP on in the background. unluckily, i seem to be doing this about 6-8 hrs a day!

Simonshado

Sunday, September 24, 2000 - 02:05 am Click here to edit this post

Journalist, 38 years old, First, Oxford. Live in London/Thailand/Kyoto/Los Angeles. Happily single. Following American Big Brother for Japanese TV network. Don't know if this type of programming is feasible in Japanese milieu, but who knows? (They did come up with the wonderful IRON CHEF!) Unfortunately, internet connections are too expensive in Japan, so live feeds would be hard. BB is surprisingly addictive, I must say. Only started posting (a little bit) this last week. Brittany a tootlehead. Dislike Jordan intensely. George shameless and amusing. Jamie no valedictwa. Favor Curtis for the Prize, wish Cassandra had made it.

Scribe

Sunday, September 24, 2000 - 05:44 am Click here to edit this post

As my Username suggests, I am a writer of sorts. (Not to be confused with a typist. ..as my posts well evidence). Parent and dog owner. Work long hours outside the house (thus little access to live feeds most times...am appreciative of all who have contributed their time to provide live feed coverage so conistently..particularly now when the environment is less dynamic).

Find that as a viewer of this phenomenon, I am more involved when I want to GET SOMEONE out...except that rule was modified when I tried hard to keep Britt in...

Therlin

Sunday, September 24, 2000 - 07:02 am Click here to edit this post

I guess I'll break down and introduce myself too.

27 y/o guy in Kansas. I'm a Web Developer, although I also do some CD-ROM development.

This means that I always have a fast connection at my disposal at work and at home, so I tend to have the Internet feeds on for background noise and tune in when something interesting may be happening.

The show overall is rather boring, but I have gotten to know the people and I sometimes enjoy having "their company". This website has helped me appreciate the show more and become addicted to it.

I'm really hoping CBS gives BB another chance and brings it back with a better cast.

Gizmo

Sunday, September 24, 2000 - 09:43 am Click here to edit this post

I'm a 23 year old female, 5'7", 120 lbs., 36-24-35, long blood hair, and piercing blue eyes. (At least that's what I look like on the net.)

I am a closet BB viewer. Have never told anyone I actually watch it. Been making excuses not to go out on Wed. and Sat. so I can watch the live shows, well, live. I have enjoyed the BB web sites way better than the actual show. Thanks for all the hard work on the Live Feeds area.

I'll be glad when this is over so I can get my life back.

Banish Jamie, Banish Jamie, Banish Jamie!

Floresmama

Sunday, September 24, 2000 - 10:07 am Click here to edit this post

I am a married 46 year old mother of three, grandmother of one. I was in Insurance accounting for many years until I developed Multiple Sclerosis two years ago and have become permanently disabled.

I have been watching BB since the beginning but just discovered the BBFC about three weeks ago. I have found it interesting to read other peoples viewpoints of the show even though I find some of them hard to understand as I am sure some people find mine the same.

It has been a pleasure to share time with all of you.

Solun

Sunday, September 24, 2000 - 10:11 am Click here to edit this post

28-year-old programmer living in DC-Baltimore area. Live with my adorable sweetie of 5 years, two cats and a bouncy toy poodle puppy. I have a secret theory that Brit is bisexual -- did anyone see her best friend?? Oh, I'm bisexual -- I like to attribute bisexuality to others on whim :).
http://www.wunderland.com/WTS/Heidi

Digilady

Sunday, September 24, 2000 - 10:13 am Click here to edit this post

I am a 43 year old DWF in Nashville. I am a geek also: own small company which creates corporate web sites, does dev, QA, you name it.

Got addicted to BB and this board about 3 weeks ago, and am now afraid of going through withdrawal!! I have cable modem, use the broadband feeds, and it's like having the HGs live on TV whenever I hit it. Naturally I only discovered the broadband thing 2 days ago! LOL

Am a rider, hunter/jumpers. Also a book-aholic.

I've enjoyed reading about the rest of you, and have had a blast on this board. Thanks to all.

Boogie

Sunday, September 24, 2000 - 10:30 am Click here to edit this post

hi! I'm 29/female from Minnesota... (i hear Jordan on the radio)... i've been addicted to BB from the beginning... now i rarely actually watch the life feeds... instead I read the wonderful transcriptions on this site.... thank you to everyone who takes the time to do it...

I'm a radio dj, at a rock station... been doing radio for 10 years... lots of formats... i have a dog, Boogie, hence my name... the cutest pek/pom mix ever... never been married, no kids, and I think I have a semi-obsessive personality... when I become a fan of something, i latch on hard... love Big Brother... my boyfriend is a fan, but still makes fun of me for knowing so much about the show... but at least he listens as I rant about the "look" jamie just gave, or the rambling around nomination time about who i think will nominate who...

love eddie, but don't mind any of the others...(i resent Jamie, probably because I'm a girl! :)

going to see Phish tonight... watching sunday nfl now.... have a good last week!! hope to see you all at BB2! let's promise to use the same usernames...

Fruitbat

Sunday, September 24, 2000 - 10:33 am Click here to edit this post

I am 54, have 2 sons (22 and 24 years old) and married for 30 years to a very nifty man. I have a superior Rat Terrier, Vinnie, 2 years old.

I, and 4 others, run a make a wish foundation for people who have AIDS or are HIV+ in MA and southern VT. I facilitate workshops for couples and a bunch of other things.

I live on 40 acres in western Ma. My husband and I , together, built our house in 1972.

I have red hair, a color not found in nature, but no where near Brit. I have enjoyed BB and hold my head high when I say I am addicted. (I'll deny that to anyone in my life that does not watch it.:))

Gail

Sunday, September 24, 2000 - 10:49 am Click here to edit this post

System/Lan Administrator/Computer Helpdesk person. I am from the George/Karen generation. I live in out on the prairie on 2 1/2 acres in Colorado about 20 miles east of Colorado Springs with my three cairn terriers.

For the past 2 months, I have working with Neil, Lisa, Ryn, Max and our fantastic team of moderators to help keep this board running.

Before Big Brother, I used to play with my dogs, build jigsaw puzzles (I could have finished the puzzle challenge easily), cook, read, watch movies,walk about 25 miles a week and play my guitar. After Big Brother I will probably ease myself back into those activies. But, that will all depend on how busy our new board will be. :)

Jake

Sunday, September 24, 2000 - 11:00 am Click here to edit this post

Wow, really kewl reading about all of you. Thanks for the information!

I'm a 43 year old, half Filipina, half English/Irish/Scottish/Aussie female and got married for the first time at 41 to a wonderful man I met over the net. He was in CA and I was in VA. Now I'm temporarily living in CA until his youngest (he has two) graduates HS (in about 2 years) and then we move back to the east coast.

Up until a year after my marriage, (my company laid me off) I was a systems programmer and prior to that I taught and developed computer courses for the same company. Now, I'm a full-time student learning interior design.

I'm a BB addict starting with watching the live feeds (during my unemployment, I had a LOT of time!) but now that I'm a student, I rely heavily on the live feed posters out here, and I read the discussion boards to catch the highlights that make y'all talk! I agree with others out here that this has been a truly interesting site, and I'm ever so grateful to have this site to go to for information and interesting conversation. You GO, posters, and thank you so much!

Twiggyish

Sunday, September 24, 2000 - 11:17 am Click here to edit this post

I am also in the Karen/George/Cass age group. I am a web developer and trainer/teacher. My favorite occupation is working with the elderly, which I do one night a week. I have a great family (husband of many years) and terrific children.

The best part of the BB experience, has been this board!

Kearie

Sunday, September 24, 2000 - 11:22 am Click here to edit this post

I guess I ought to join the fun and tell you all about me.

I'm 34 and have been married to a wonderful man (29--I like em young) for almost 2 years. I have a 15 year old daughter.
I also live with 3 cats, 3 dogs, a bird, a ferret and a snake. :-)
I live in Washington State.

I don't watch much television...but I do religiously watch BB. My addiction became much worse when I stumbled upon the BBFC. I love this sight and the people. This is what makes the show.

I've also started watching the Olympics---GO USA!!!

I obviously enjoy pets. I also love to read and write. I also like to watch my daughter in gymnastics. She was on the high school team last year and was first in JV. :-)

As some of you may know...I am special.
(That's what my therapist tells me.) I have a mental illness that currently prevents me from working. I have been on disability for the last year.

In the past I have worked with developmentally disabled adults and with people with mental illnesses. (Maybe it is contagious....hehehe) I have also worked with the elderly. All these people have a special place in my heart.

I have a college degree from a small Christian college. I graduated with a major in sociology and minors in communications and psychology. I also studied in the masters program for counseling but I had to drop out after one semester due to my physical and mental health. Dagnabbit!!!!!

I hope to write a book about Big Brother and our addiction to the show.

My favorite house guest was Brittany. I loved her silliness and can relate to her on various levels. I loved her spontaneity and honesty.
I also enjoy Eddie, who is currently my favorite. He is also fun and playful.

Both are honest and loyal with kind hearts. I value these traits.

Think BB2 would let a 'special' person in the house? I probably ought to take classes on how to appear normal so I can pass their mental health exams. Anyone have clues on how to be normal?