Here's an honest, thoughtful question
The ClubHouse: Big Brother 2000: General :
Here's an honest, thoughtful question
John | Friday, March 09, 2001 - 03:27 pm  If Eddie had walked in with two normal legs, would he have won? I know Eddie would never have wanted sympathy, but can anyone say that because of his disabilty he got to stay as long as he did? I recall thinking when I saw him getting out of the car to go into the house on the first show that no matter how he acted, he was going to get alot of support just because of the missing leg. While I applauded CBS for putting a person with a disability in the group, I began to wonder after he won if that is why he did win? Please don't bash me thinking I'm bashing Eddie, I just think this is an honest question that should be thought about. Even if you don't like Eddie, try to be objective if you answer. |
Guruchaz | Friday, March 09, 2001 - 03:35 pm  I don't think it was pity that caused him to win. It was his attitude and honesty. However, I still think the fact he blew off George as a friend was sort of lame after the times they had in the house. |
Guruchaz | Saturday, March 10, 2001 - 08:26 am  Everyone loves the bad boy.
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Fruitbat | Monday, March 12, 2001 - 06:06 am  Yes John, I think his handicap helped him win. |
Azriel | Monday, March 12, 2001 - 08:23 am  Too many of the houseguests were worried about their 'image'. Eddie didn't care and he acted like himself totally. I think that is why he won in the end. I don't think it was because of his handicap. |
Digilady | Monday, March 12, 2001 - 08:44 am  Azzie, I agree. I am also sure that's why you won Game II. You were you the whole time, too. |
Elitist | Monday, March 12, 2001 - 09:37 am  Let's be serious. If Eddie had two legs he would have been out along with Mega and Jordan. He was rude, obnoxious, belligerent, and cursed at the drop of a hat. He formed the unholy alliance. He pissed in the yard in front of everyone and showed everyone his genitals. If he was not disabled, they would have nominated him early and the viewers would have voted him out. It was only much later in the game did you see any "kinder" side of Eddie that allowed him to win. |
Elitist | Monday, March 12, 2001 - 09:38 am  I am pretty sure Az didn't piss in the yard and show her genitals by the way - or did she? |
Digilady | Monday, March 12, 2001 - 10:02 am  Well, there was this one night in the Hot Tub... <snark> |
Azriel | Monday, March 12, 2001 - 06:37 pm  I would NEVER urinate in the yard, but I did flash Merlin a few times.  |
Digilady | Monday, March 12, 2001 - 09:30 pm  At least you didn't crap in the tub like some did!! Wonder what they'll think of that, down under? Bet she's kicked back on that plane bored to death right now! |
Guruchaz | Tuesday, March 13, 2001 - 12:46 am  I bet 3/4 of the Big Brother people who visit this thread have no clue what you are all talking about. lol! |
Twiggyish | Tuesday, March 13, 2001 - 08:22 am  I still think Curtis should have won! Eddie won because he played the game well. |
Digilady | Tuesday, March 13, 2001 - 10:47 am  Gawd, Gu you might be RIGHT. For those of you who only look at the Big Brother threads, you may have missed the on-line BG (board guest) game we finished a few weeks back. It's a difficult game: "locked" into different "rooms" on this board, unable to see the rest. They got banners though! And challenges, and live chats (during which only they could speak, all else could watch.) Guru could tell ya more, as he won 2nd place (and a neat printer.) Azriel took 1st and a CD burner, and Merlin took 3rd, with neat coffee products! Ya never know, we may do it again (if I ever recover from the last one.) |
Digilady | Tuesday, March 13, 2001 - 10:52 am  BTW, I still liked Eddie for the win. I found him hilarious at times, a brat at other times. I dunno why but Curtis kind of got on my nerves. He always seemed to be so cautious... until the very end. Same for Cass (except she stayed cautious all the way to the end) as did Jamie. Shoot me, but I got a kick out of George, too! I'll bet casting one of those things must be really hard. Hmmm. If they do indeed do another BB this summer, I wonder if they will use the same format to cast? Or change it? |
Fruitbat | Tuesday, March 13, 2001 - 12:31 pm  Digi....BAM! |
Digilady | Tuesday, March 13, 2001 - 12:53 pm  <<<THUD>>> Lol! |
Lafatme | Friday, March 23, 2001 - 01:31 am  wait a minute!!!!! eddie only had one leg? |
Guruchaz | Friday, March 23, 2001 - 07:54 am  No. Brit said he had two. uh huh huh  |
Elitist | Friday, March 23, 2001 - 08:04 am  I think everyone saw his other leg quite a few times, didn't they?  |
Norwican | Friday, March 23, 2001 - 09:00 am  Aha! the is back.... Yaaaay! |
Elitist | Friday, March 23, 2001 - 09:25 am  
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Rollerboy | Friday, March 23, 2001 - 09:32 am  I thought he had two legs but only one foot. Did I miss something? |
Noslonna | Friday, March 23, 2001 - 12:22 pm  You could tell Eddie was a winner the first time he proved he had another leg. He was my fav from day 1 even before I knew about the footless wonder though.  |
Dolplady | Saturday, March 24, 2001 - 02:47 pm  I liked Eddie for his honesty but think he would have been voted out if he'd had both legs. It wasn't pity exactly, it was his attitude about his cancer & courage that made him the winner. |
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