BB Anonymous or Not?
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BB Anonymous or Not?
Demeter | Tuesday, June 25, 2002 - 10:13 am     I was recently viewing some old photos of BBI, the season where we had BB "The Whisperer," "Sexy Lady Voice," etc. Last year the House Guests knew BB much more intimately. In comparison to BBI, the BBII cast was much more coddled with all their demands for "pills" and "counseling" and the more obscure presence of BB was lost. The house guests knew everyone by name and often knew details of the production crew's outside life. I'm curious as to how you think BB will handle all of that this year? Will they return to an unseen, unknown presence or will they continue with the more involved style they had last year? Which do you prefer? For myself, I think the unknown force is more intriguing and fun. During BB I it was more fun when the house guests would ponder about "The Whisperer", etc. |
Missy666 | Tuesday, June 25, 2002 - 11:11 am     I agree Demeter, it was more fun when they really didn't know who they were talking to, all they knew was a voice, and not even the same voice. I liked that approach, it seemed to add a mystery to the show, sort of like what will BB do to the houseguests next. Last year it was more like which HG will whine next and make BB cough something up for them. |
Mygetaway | Tuesday, June 25, 2002 - 11:16 am     Demeter, I agree with you. I liked it better when they didn't know the people behind the scenes. I can imagine for the camera/tech people, etc., it must be a challenge not to get involved with the houseguests. I can understand the counseling sessions, but think this group got far more luxuries than the others. I hope this season there is at least a happy medium of the two. But really I'd like to see something different all together. (Missy, your post wasn't there yet when I first responded, so sorry I didn't say I agreed with you too... ) |
Bigfan | Tuesday, June 25, 2002 - 11:24 am     Year one was much better with the "unknown" factor. With the bb2 cast, it was more like a sitcom because they were a big happy family with the behind the show people. The were on a first name relationship with them. Make BigBrother a "Wizard of Oz" behind the curtain kind of fear. Year one, Curtis had to explain why he needed allergy meds and last year they were giving out meds like a pharmacy. I'm not talking about hardlabor here but give them fun things to do all day and put them to bed at night. If they stay up late, let it because they are having fun and not because they tooks naps or slept in. Bigfan now steps down off of her soap box and turns into a regular person again. Thanks for listening! *smiling at everyone in a humble way* |
Therlin | Tuesday, June 25, 2002 - 11:29 am     The only one thing I liked about last year was tha the announcements were pre-recorded. <name> "please put on your microphone"/"come to the diary room"/"change your batteries" and so on. I was excited at first because I thought that they were going for anonymity but that was not the case as we found out. I also think that it would be great if there was a "Big Brother" character who would be the one asking them the questions. A slightly disorted anonymous voice. |
Sunshinemiss | Tuesday, June 25, 2002 - 01:54 pm     Anonymous. Definitely. Make them address a spooky spacey voice in the diary room. While we're at it, lets make their camera lens a funny red color, and make them call it "HAL", lol. Seriously though, the disassociated, disembodied persona is what Big Brother is all about (isn't that where the name came from anyway?) might cut down on some of the whining.. we hope! |
Demeter | Tuesday, June 25, 2002 - 02:18 pm     Thanks to all who responded. Now if only BB could "see" what we all already know! Last year it was as though we had a group who thought they were "stars" and should have "star" treatment (thinking of all the temper tantrums}...and for the most part, BB was not a good parent. If someone threatens to leave, let them. BB just needs to be more in control of the production. |
Maris | Tuesday, June 25, 2002 - 03:43 pm     I am curious, do you think BB should cut out the drugs as well. I had the feeling towards the end that there was too much medicating going on. |
Keiffer | Tuesday, June 25, 2002 - 04:04 pm     "Last year it was as though we had a group who thought they were "stars" and should have "star" treatment (thinking of all the temper tantrums}..." Does anyone remember the BB1 group planning a walkout because they didn't think they were being treated well by BB? Also I know I made my points in the banner thread, but if BB is going to allow the HG's to read the banners then they have lost the "no outside contact" thing anyway. In BB1 they made the HG's go inside when a plan came near the house. I don't think that BB giving their first names makes that big a difference if the contestants are given information or comfort from other sources from outside the house. |
Willowsmom | Tuesday, June 25, 2002 - 04:14 pm     I definately agree with you. It was great drama with the first group's planned walk-out. They were a unified bunch that made you actually feel for them in the all against "The Big One". Last year some of that was lost in the drama queens with their "Gimme my tiara" type approach. Scare the "h**l" out of them with a big Brother in charge of all. |
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