Archive through September 20, 2000
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Archive through September 20, 2000
Thornphoenix | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 11:29 am  I'm sorry if this has been asked before - I just joined recently and don't remember this specific topic. Question for all of you: Given all that we know the HGs go through, which of you would be willing to apply to be a HG in the future (that is if there is a second season of BB)? I am seriously considering applying if there is a second season. One thing I've learned is that there will always be critics and supporters of certain HGs and what's truly important is how one feels about oneself. Hence, public scrutiny wouldn't necessarily deter me from applying. What do others say on this subject? |
Bigmichael | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 11:35 am  I would TOTALLY apply. |
Katnphx | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 11:38 am  I would do it if I didn't have a small child who needs me at home. |
Fanofbb | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 11:39 am  No, it would be too hard to try and be yourself with all the cameras buzzing around. I think someone had mentioned in a thread awhile back that with all the technology now days you would think they could have quieter cameras. Anyway, I really dont think that I could do it. People are not very forgiving if you mess up or do something wrong. I think that people think that if you are on tv that you are suppose to be perfect. If there is a BB2 and you do get on. I wish you the best of luck. Just remember to be yourself and if people cant appreciate you for what you are then they are not worth worrying about. |
Mbliving | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 11:40 am  Never, I feel for these people. No matter what they do or don't do there's someone ripping them apart. I could handle being in the house easy enough but I couldn't handle being ripped apart like that. |
Shmoopie | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 11:43 am  Absolutely I would apply. I can't wait to see if there is a second season, but if so, I'm going to apply for sure! I was just having this conversation with some friends last night as we were watching BB, then Survivor... and we all agreed it would be much easier being in the BB house, although they do have to put up with a lot, ESPECIALLY when they get out and see how at some point, even the most loved HGs have all been slammed by the media and/or internet fans. But... in the end, it would all be worth it. (and not "just the experience" as our beloved HGs tend to say... I'm talking about the cash!) :o) |
Ken | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 11:44 am  I would do it in a heart beat. From this board, I would know that I would have "haters" when I got out, but I would also know that that would mostly disappear once I was actually banished. I would also be very interested to see how I am perceived by different people...Am I vain? Stupid? Insecure? Racially insensitive? Do I have an annoying laugh? These HG's are going to have the greatest opportunity for self-improvement and personal growth when they leave, if they choose to. Plus, it would be a nice vacation. |
Sultryxtc | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 11:47 am  I don't like the unexpected, and that's what you would have to deal with being a HG. They have no conception of what is being said about them and the show on the outside. I would spout my mouth off, I would cry, laff at dirty jokes and even tell a few myself. These are all things that they get criticized for. Honestly I think it takes a lot of courage to be on the show, and I give them all credit for doing it. |
Meredith | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 12:02 pm  I agree with Ken in regards to getting a different perspective on my personality - flaws and all. I was actually mulling this over a few days ago and I think I would do it for this reason. I don't think I would mind judgement by strangers but I don't know that I would want my family watching It would be nice to get away from the "real world" for a bit as well. |
Forgottenlore | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 12:13 pm  I wouldn't do it. Among the plethora of reasons, is that I have heard the HG say over and over, that the house breeds disfunctionality and stress. I don't cope with stress as well as I would like, and I wouldn't want the BBFC to have to witness that. And I would have issues with the bathroom & shower cam. Actually it is the thought of all the cameras. I would do it if I didn't have to be on TV, but that I guess, is the whole point. I think BB2 contestants have the advantage of what to expect to some degree. For that reason I have started to feel for all the current HG, even though I am not sure I "like" any of them. |
Auntkk | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 12:13 pm  I am going to be completely honest here....I am sure I am opening myself to flames for being "neurotic", but I am a big girl and can handle it. I would be willing to appear on the BB show be it not for the fact that there are cameras in the bathroom and shower. Call me crazy, but I'd rather live on an island and eat rats than know someone in the control room watches every time I have to go to the bathroom. Not long ago I read a post on the live feed reporting that mentioned the sounds of someone using the facilities. Not to mention that females have certain things we have to take care of every month that might make the people in the monitoring room point and chuckle. At least on the island in Survivor, no woman had to attend to those problems on camera! Just my humble opinion. "No privacy" is an interesting rule, but I think it should have its limits. |
Wenko | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 12:16 pm  I would apply but I also have small children. My question has always been: Would you do it for the money or the "experience"? I'm a try it at least once kind of person so that is my reason but how many people think of BB like that? |
Webrover9 | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 12:17 pm  I couldn't stand being under someone else's control. On top of that I have too many animals that I am responsible for and I would miss them. |
Ken | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 12:46 pm  I think it would be interesting to see a poll on how many people would do it, broken down by sexes. Because I have a theory many more men would want to do it (not that that's good or bad). |
Mckryan | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 12:48 pm  If I remember correctly, the cameras followed the Survivors to the bathrooms, too. |
Kstme | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 01:05 pm  If I were younger, I would jump for the chance to make a COMPLETE idiot out of myself, but now that I'm older and wiser...LOL...no way in he$$ would I do it! It's amazing to realize what people "do" for the almighty $$$$! Living in Vegas, I see this all the time...going after the money without the sweat! Sometimes it's just plain frightening!  |
Asutrnr | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 01:09 pm  I would love to do it. I think it would really be a challenge. I meet different people every day - BUT - I am never around them 24/7. I go meet with the physicians that I work with and detail products to them - seeing thier little quirks that they have about them - I can't imagine what it would be like to be in house with total strangers - with NO outside contact. It would be tough - but I would love the chance to do it. |
Jade888 | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 01:11 pm  I'm a control freak...I would never last a week in the house...also to picky about the food I eat and it seems like they eat a lot of "junk" food. How much money do they get a week for food by the way? |
Khristyp | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 01:13 pm  YES, TOTALLY ! ! ! I wouldn't even have to worry about my husband seeing anything that I do on TV because he doesn't like BB... hehehe |
Marysafan | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 01:13 pm  No how...now way! Too many haters out there!!!! |
Kady99 | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 01:22 pm  When this first started I thought I would love to do it. But now "NO WAY". I think of myself as a cute, sweet, smart, cool, caring, sensitive, funny, and overall wonderful person. I wouldn't want the public to ruin the image I have of myself. |
Chris | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 01:29 pm  No way in he11 ! |
Nadi | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 01:31 pm  If I were 10 years younger I would definitely do it. Now that I have a family of my own there is no way I would even consider it. |
Thornphoenix | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 01:49 pm  Thanks everybody for your great comments! I am a married female (no kids) and admit that the whole toilet/shower cam action would make me uncomfortable. It's not so much being watched by the cameras and doing personal things, it's the people on the other side of those cameras that makes me uncomfortable. My question is - who hires those people and how do we know that they won't smuggle out the toilet/shower videotapes and sell them on the black market? That's something that makes me go "hmmmm" - but that's the risk I'd be willing to take to be on the show. Another thing every person should seriously think about before going into a situation like BB or Survivor is what "skeletons" are in one's closet? If a person isn't comfortable with the general public knowing EVERYTHING about their life then they probably shouldn't be a contestant - I think we've all learned from BB & Survivor that things do get leaked to the press for even little indiscretions. Once again, this is a risk I'm willing to take, although I don't really have any "skeletons" in my closet, in which case I may be too "boring" to get chosen for the show anyway :D. One thing is for sure, if I was chosen I can see myself being pretty outspoken - in which case I'd likely be nominated and potentially banished, but oh well. Jade888 I'm a control freak too so it would be interesting to see how I deal with people who are slobs etc. :D. I also appreciate how some of you pointed out how interesting it would be to get the perspective of people we don't know and how they judge/view our personalities. Working in a corporate environment I've learned that these can be some of the best "gifts" and really help with personal development and growth. It would be interesting to see if my view of myself (total driver, ESTJ for those Myers Briggs followers, etc.) would be similar to other's views of me. Given all this and what a challenging experience it would be, I'd also be in it for the money - and I'm not afraid to admit it :D - "Show me the MONEY" - maybe that's the Gen Xer in me coming out :D. |
John | Wednesday, September 20, 2000 - 02:17 pm  I find myself often thinking of myself in the house now and thinking how I'd be reacting to everything and such. I think I would probably consider it, but if it came down to it I probably wouldn't. Even if I felt that I could win or at least make it to Final 3, I'm too self-concious of what other's think, not to mention that I'm not that attractive and from reading what all of you say about everyone, I'd be too worried thinking about what was being said about me, as even Curtis and Josh, who I gauge to be most popular, have their detractors. Plus, I couldn't get away this time of the year anyway. If they hurried it into production for like after New Year's, I would think about it. |
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