Houseguests' Overreactions about People They Don't Like
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Muse

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 12:53 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Has anyone noticed how much of this goes on in the BB3 house? HGs seem to love coming up with little things that they find offensive about other HGs. They mention to the others, seemingly to start a bash fest, or to justify why they don't like that person to being with. Or just to plant some seeds of doubt/dislike in other HGs minds, I suppose. But it can be the most ridiculous thing...something that no one should really be bothered by. It's not a coincidence that it's always about someone they don't like much.

The Sex Pack is the worst at this, by the way. And I'm slowly realizing that Lisa does it the most. She's subtle, that one. Really turns the tide against a HG, then acts like she never started it.

Some examples:

Lisa claiming Jason quickly opened his bible when she came out of the DR. Even if he did, so what? Someone's paranoid.

Lisa gossiping with others and saying it was gross when Gerry kissed some of the girls' hands the other night. I think it's safe to assume it was meant to be a gentleman-like gesture.

Everyone talking about Gerry and the handwashing issue. Granted, it's kind of gross and certainly should have been addressed, but everyone really overreacted, and it shouldn't have been discussed by everyone anyway. Everyone kind of deflated when he said that he might not wash after going to the bathroom, but *did* before preparing food, huh?

Any others? I've been noticing this a lot, but I'm drawing a blank. :)

Scorpiomoon

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 12:57 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Just now they were saying vicious things about Gerry's toenails of all things.

And according to Tonya, both Lori and Amy are jealous of her.

These women are a catty bunch.

Missy2

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 06:09 am EditMoveDeleteIP
hahah, Tonya is such a treat. Please.

Bernie

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 07:24 am EditMoveDeleteIP
It's called 'demonising the enemy', and it's done so that they can feel more comfortable with themselves when they nominate or vote out those they don't like. Age old story, in politics and war, and nasty indeed to see in such a small group. Don't forget that Lori was also a target, after she embarrassed them regarding the Gerry non-washing-of-hands discussion. Even though Danielle freaked out too, it was Lori who became 'the nut' in need of psychiatric help.
These are some of the most unpleasant people whom I've ever seen on tv and off-what sewer did the scouts drag to find some of these characters?
I signed up for the free two week feeds, and guess what? I only watched them for five minutes the first night. I honestly couldn't care less about most of them, and since I'm sure that the evil sex junta will succeed in ousting those with some decency, after the first several weeks, I may not even watch the shows, either. What a sorry bunch of so-called human beings they are!

Tabbyking

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 07:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
i am getting rid of my live feeds. it has been hard to get through to them to quit the service...i guess we aren't the only ones who don't want to 'sextend' our offer!

Penpoint

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 10:27 am EditMoveDeleteIP
What I find amusing is that one can take the first paragraph of Muse's note above and make the subject "fans" instead of "HGs" and the message will be equally true. We're all guilty of making judgments of others and then concentrating on every little thing they do to back up our opinions. It's just human nature, and BB reflects the imperfections within society--in fact, BB probably emphasizes the imperfections because it is so concentrated.

Muse

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 10:55 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes, although to be fair, I think fans tend to pick up on things *all* the HGs do. Like I might make a comment about Danielle (who I like) just as easily as I do Josh (who I don't). As a fan, I feel like the show is there for my entertainment...for me to comment on, and nitpick as I choose. :) I like to think that HGs will understand that fans see them differently than people they meet in real life do. If not, they probably shouldn't have signed up for the show...it's the nature of reality TV.

In real life, though, the little things that people do don't really bother me. Or if they do, I keep quiet about it. I might notice that someone's toenails are gross, but I typically don't say anything about it to anyone. And if I was in the house, I'd probably consider it "real life". I don't know if I could handle someone going on and on about something ridiculous about another HG, simply because I'd feel like I *knew* that person. And in real life, I don't like seeing people get hurt or insulted over something that wasn't even worth mentioning in the first place. I don't know. I'm a lot more likely to say "Oh, Julia Roberts' marriage seems destined to fail" than I would be to say that about someone I know (friend, family, or even acquaintance). Why? Because Julia is a celebrity, and that kind of scrutiny kind of comes with the territory.

Really, though - it amazes me that these people don't try to curb their nasty remarks when they know they're being filmed. Especially when these same people are going to come back and vote for two of them.

Chance

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 12:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I have to agree with Bernie, BIG TIME !!!!
For example, everyone thought Lori was a psycho when she

yelled at them about Gerrys non washing hands issue. I thought she was 100% correct. Maybe she should have told them her feelings more calmly, however I found her anger appropriate.
Here they wer going ON & ON ripping Gerry with greater and greater fury when all it took to rectify the prob was to mention it to him and ask him to be more careful re washing.
I also think that the older HGs are at a huge disadvantage in that the younger folks seem to quickly say, "he/she doesn't fit in" because they have baggage....seems to me its tough to live live, have marriages, kids, divorces, etc and not have some baggage.

Bernie

Wednesday, July 17, 2002 - 01:19 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hiya, Chance! Nice to see your name again
I agree with YOUR comment too-this group is just like Chilltown, in that they assume that THEY are 'the norm' and that everyone who isn't them, isn't worth giving the time of day, and THAT is scary! Different is bad, in their book, and how many problems has that attitude caused among humankind, I think to myself!

Surini

Wednesday, July 17, 2002 - 01:34 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I totally agree with Bernie too...couldn't have said it better so thanks for saying it for me. And Tabbyking, love that "sextend our offer", lol. I feel so bad for some of these HG's, if you aren't in with the snobs, be prepared to be belittled!