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Archive through September 25, 2002
Tobor7 | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 04:40 am     The end game is a predictable bore. Here's what I got--- Before the HG's walk in (after they have already cast their vote I assume) the 2 remaining HG's are offered a suitcase with $100,000. Whoever touches the case first takes the case. The other person gets whatever the jury votes for them. So, if Lisa thought she wasn't going to win, she would grab the suitcase-- making twice what she expected. Then the jury comes in and does the vote. If Lisa chose correctly, then Dani wins the vote and 500K. Lisa ends up with double. On the other hand, if Lisa takes the $100,000 and the jury picked her for the winner, then she only gets $100,000 and Dani gets $50,000. It would be one last interesting twist for someone to screw it up. ASP has the possibility of actually saving money depending on the scenario. There is one idea. Let's run with it. |
Jagger | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 05:42 am     I would like to see the ending be three people, first, second and third. Have the evicted HG's vote on who should win, place second and third. I think CBS has good enough rating that they could afford paying 50,000, 100,000 and 500,000 to the winners. With 3 people in the house the last week would not be as boring, the last 3 would be playing to the evicted hgs as to why they should win the game. Another scenereo would be when it gets down to the final three that have a marathon of all contests done to date on the show, they would all 3 compete and be assinged points for winning each event, than the winner of these events would be first place winner, 2nd would be 2nd place winner, etc. This would eliminate a need for the final vote and it would give the hgs stuff to do the final week or two. |
Demeter | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 07:08 am     As far as "ending ideas"... I would like to return to BB1 as far as the money goes, if I recall correctly, the monies were 500,000, 100,000 and 50,000. When they reach final three, I'd like the jury to pick amongst the three. No last final HOH with three remaining HGs. There would be more drama as with only two, it is much easier to predict who the last one will be. As far as the rest of the show... I'd like them to return to "anonymous" BB staff, the HGs would have no names to associate with the staffers. I'd like them not to go to FOTH when BB comes over the speakers. I'd like us to hear the "anonymous" BB. I also think we should be able to watch eveything if we are paying for feeds. I'd like them to find a way to let the HGs SING. What fun it was in BB1 when Brittany would sing off key and Curtis would let his pipes go with his wonderful voice. Remember when they all got on top of the table and sang together, it was a riot. I would like to see more twists. Keep them on their toes. They really should "expect the unexpected". Give them a fire drill in the middle of the night. If no one thinks of "saving the lizards" in the drill, there is some kind of consequence. Lots more ideas...but enough for now. |
Prisonerno6 | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 07:51 am     Give the POV to the viewers... That could make things interesting as the houseguests try to decide why the viewers wated to veto one or the other or wanted not to veto either one. |
Lisad | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 08:04 am     Don't use Real One for live feeds again. |
Caddoh | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 08:20 am     Announce the results, and let the winners walk out, no later than two days after the exit of the third-last houseguest. 'Holds the viewer attention better, as well as preventing the total meltdown of the two remaining contestants. |
Lurknomore | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 09:17 am     Here's one...a LIVE ending like Survivor so we can watch and not see some snippets of editing. A two hour show where we can see them interact...show clips that went on on in the house and how them talk about it. The problem with BB1's finale wasn't that it was too long...it's that they didn't use the time. I think I want to see tonight's show before more, not that I think Arnie actually did what I would like to see...but let's see what he did wrong first. Boy I'd like to see another production team next year but given Arnie's TV luck I find that unlikely. Just wish he would hire someone who "gets" the value of the internet fans and uses it. I'm such a dreamer. |
Bastable | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 09:34 am     I'm with Lisad. FIRE REAL NETWORKS! I've endured three major train wrecks, all the fault of incompetent Real software changes, that kicked me off my paid feeds for a combined total of two weeks. Also give more voting power to the viewers. Giving viewers POV is a great idea, since that way there's no danger of voting OUT someone worthwhile, like a Brittany. |
Gina8642 | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 10:11 am     I'd like to see a more accurate representation of what is going on in the house. I thought the editing this year often hid important 'going-ons' in the house hold. Show what is swaying the opinions and actions of the HGs and their decisions. Not just the funniest snippets, they don't alwasys make sense. Use FOTH less on the livefeeds. If you have to block them for non-signed waivers, or for music, I understand. But for strategy? That doesn't work for me. Why no FOTH? 1 - The internet audience is not paid enough attention to in the mainstream media to 'spoil' the show for the general TV audience. 2 - The internet viewers are the show's most enthusiastic audience. Why turn a cold shoulder on them? Good casting. I actually liked the casting this year, keep up the good work. Imporve the official website updated. The CBS website is just sad!!! It is rarely updated, has little interesting news. Episode syapsises are often misleading and sometimes incorrect. The site is also way too 'busy' and will not load except on the faciest, most expensive computers with high-end internet access. It aliantes the average internet viewer. Figure out something more interesting the peanut butter to be the food foil. It is lame and old at this point, in my opinion. Keep the challanges fresh. I liked them this year. Especially the sponges, the laser beams, and the endurance one in the storm. Improve HOH comp.s. They are soo lame and random. I know you need something live, but surely there is something better than what you've done the last two years. |
Kitty54 | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 01:03 pm     You guys have great ideas! I hope CBS is listening. And they really should. You've analysed this game. My biggest complaint with BB is that they leave you hanging. I'd love to see the hg's together, again. Some real interaction, like we saw in the house. I'd love to see Rod talking to Dani, by the pool. Or Marci sitting with Amy and discussing what he saw after his eviction. In other words, on Saturday, they could have the follow-up show that would include the hg's, in the house, talking, after the final show. In the past, we never knew anything about the cast party or how they interacted after the show. AND, wouldn't it be great if Rosie O joined them, like she did on Survivor! |
Gina8642 | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 01:18 pm     Wow, I'm scared of my posts when I don't proof read. That was awful!! I had it half-written, got busy doing something else, and just posted it. Yikes!! Kitty - I really like the idea of a reunion. I'm really curious about the cast from last year. I'd love to see something like that. |
Bastable | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 03:14 pm     How about tuna fish regimes instead of PB&J diets? Boy, would the HGs suffer!! The British version put the HGs into two groups, "rich" and "poor," and forced them to live in separate areas of the house for a while. Something like that would be diabolical. More stuff like the cell phone competition that Amy won. Anything to keep shaking up the dynamics of the house. Pay for a stinkin' ASCAP license so that they don't have to keep FOTHing the house every time someone sings. Make the wall to the HoH room out of glass so that people can see when the HoH is holding secret meetings--but not hear. Let the viewers choose the winner. Throw in one or two HGs from Canada or abroad. Their social styles would put a fun spin on the mix. |
Puzzled | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 03:47 pm     I'd like a return to the 50, 100 & 500K for the last three, too, and an end to the dumb pbj stuff. I also don't enjoy the icky food contests. Watching people barf in buckets isn't my idea of a good time. Wish they would come up with HOH contests that people couldn't "throw." Also, no one should be put up for nom weeks in a row. Maybe if you're put up you should get a week's immunity. People would have to be a lot more careful about who they put up when. Actually I liked it better when the hg's voted for who would be nommed--much more suspense. |
Mags3 | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 04:50 pm     1).I'd like ASP to be sure to call me and tell me I am in for BB4. 2).Get rid of the camera in the wc, make sure they are fined if they go in there for any other reason than to <>. (hey, I need a gaurenteed place to change and not find it on the net when I get out ). 3).Then I'd like the three place wins getting money. 4).Then instead of FOTH, just mute what the hg are saying. There is no reason for that dang FOTH. |
Marymc | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 04:59 pm     1.a better mix of ages, please....don't include a token 50-something to be the target of venom. 2.what if there were several gay people...and not all of them male? 3.how about no one with a criminal record? 4.give each HG a secret personal challange to meet while in the house for some cash on the side...ie: one person can only bathe every 4 days and if they keep it up the entire time they're in there (without telling anyone that's their secret challange), they get an extra $10,000. |
Wedge | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 05:23 pm     I love your ideas Marymc...let me add an MMPII and a IQ test wouldnt hurt as well <grin>...but a better mix of folk would be greatly appreciated. |
Mags3 | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 06:02 pm     *****4.give each HG a secret personal challange to meet while in the house for some cash on the side...ie: one person can only bathe every 4 days and if they keep it up the entire time they're in there (without telling anyone that's their secret challange), they get an extra $10,000. ******* Oh, I like this idea. And how about if they get evicted because of the secret (don't wash hands) they get $10,000.? It would make the hg's think twice about others behaviors. No criminal record? Dang! That knocks me out. But I am over 40 so can it be even steven? |
Koh | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 07:52 pm     Only have people on the show who have mailed in an application and tape. No recruiting by the Big Brother staff for houseguests (Mike Boogie, Lisa and Chiara). No people in show business or with agents (Will, Hardy, Krista, Shannon, Monica, Amber, Jason, Josh, Roddy, Marc and Gerry. In other words REAL PEOPLE!!!!! |
Mystery | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 07:54 pm     I'd love to see people compete for the final two spaces instead of letting one person choose who to bring with them. |
Niceguy | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 07:57 pm     How about the choice between PB&J and Ramen noodles. |
Strawberry | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 08:08 pm     I like your idea Mags3 about the secret challenges. That would be kinda cool especially if we knew what the challenges were. I wish they wouldn't have any more stupid HOH question competitions! Those got so old this year. It seemed like that was overdone. No more FOTH! I'm all for that :o) hehe ok I know they have to use that sometimes, but it was also overdone this year! I also think it would be cool if they offered someone money to leave the house and also if one of the "expect the unexpected" things is for one week both of the 2 nominees are evicted and you (HG's) don't know what week it is(unless of course it's the week my fav. HG is up for noms and then that's a bad idea ... hehe) |
Jasonfan | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 08:30 pm     My suggestion-- hire Jason Guy as an advisor. He'd create wonderful challenges and no doubt, us internet viewers would NOT be forgotten. . . (another plug to keep "the old J" in the spotlight forever. . .) |
Mags3 | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 08:43 pm     Strawberry, as much as I would like to take the credit, I was quoting marymc above. I only added to it. . |
Gramma | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 08:56 pm     1. Like survivor, don't have the early evictees as part of the jury. Also, leave the jury as an odd number. First 3 out aren't on the jury, leaving a jury 7. 2. Like survivor, sequester the jury. You run the risk of boring, phoney DR sessions and boring livefeeds by allowing all EHGs to see all. 3. Choose all HGs based on their applications, background checks and interviews. It's an insult to the viewing public when some are chosen and asked to 'apply' 4. Loosen up on the durn purse strings a bit and pay the royalties for some songs & music! It would be great TV to watch the HG's dancing and singing. 5. Demographics be damned, have more of an age mix! The baby boomers are still a mighty strong force in this country and are pretty good consumers. 6. Run it like a real house as far as food and supplies are concerned! The PB&J thing is getting old. Give them a weekly budget (reasonable amount for number of guests) and leave it up to them to budget wisely, plan menues, make out grocery lists. Replace the food challenges with something else, I'll let your creative directors think of what. Maybe entertainment for the winning team (movie & pizza while losing team stays in BY lock-up)..I dunno. something) 7. ditch real player and make the livefeeds FREE! or at least let folks be able to win free feeds by saving and sending in your sponsors box-tops, bottle caps etc. 8. Jeff Varner for host 9. Change the FOTH music! |
Phatcat | Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 08:58 pm     I thought tonight's ending was much better than last year. OT...I have an idea for BB4. AS should find out how many of the losers from BB1, BB2 and BB3 would like another chance at the money. Then have some spectacular competitions that would be televised...and the winners would compete in BB4. Wouldn't that be fun...getting to see some of our favorites have another shot at the big bucks. |
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