Azlen | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 10:25 am     The one thing for me that has made BB3 so much more enjoyable than the previous editions is that the players this time seem to be focused on the game and not on their possible fame and fortune when they get out. There are just too many reality show contestants anymore for them to think anything more is going to come from this and I think they are finally beginning to realize this and that's a good thing. |
Woofy | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 10:47 am     ... that AND because we don't have a white-boy would-be rapper trying to be cool! |
Biggusbrotherus | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 11:14 am     It also doesn't hurt that this cast is good-looking compared to the previous two seasons. Nothing against those people, but if you're going to have to watch people become mean, petty, and vile from enforced isolation, at least let them be easy on the eyes! LOL. (thinking here of the "Friends" episode where Joey taught the class on soap opera acting, and ended up telling everyone that they "were way too ugly to be on TV" LMAO) |
Fuzzybear | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 11:18 am     I'm thinking if joshy could rap we'd still have the same hg as last year... |
Groucho | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 11:19 am     I just think the people are more likeable and more interesting this year. In last year's cast there were Mike and Shannon who were pretty hard to like, and then there were people like Nicole and Hardy who were likeable only in comparison. Will was the only truly fun player to watch, and even that wasn't until the later stages of the game. This year I find a lot of them interesting and watchable, even the ones I'm rooting against. I don't particularly like Chiara but I'd choose her over Shannon any day. I don't particularly like Josh either, but he's much more interesting and even likeable than Mike Boogie or Justin. Danielle, Roddy, Amy, Marcellus, Lisa -- all these people are interesting, likeable, and fun to watch. Much more so than Autumn, Monica, Kent, Bunky, and Krista. I'd much rather hang out with this year's cast than last year's. |
Marigold | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 11:25 am     This year's hg seem much more real and likable. Shannon was so vile (toothbrush) and so full of herself. I only liked Will and Bunky from last year. |
Snogrl | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 11:38 am     Azlen, I agree, Jamie especially drove me nuts the first year. I love the DR where all but Roddy and Jason pretty much say what they are really thinking. I think they cast people who really, really, really want that money (and they are trying to figure out how best to get it). These people are not here just for the experience. |
Blinky | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 11:57 am     Although I have tossed quite a few obcenities BB's way, I enjoy this years houseguests overall more than last years. The only one who I couldn't stand to look at or listen to was gone early in the game, thanks to Marci. I also ended up loving the "twist" that I had hated all week. Last night's show was great! I hope they have more in store for us. |
Cameltoes | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 12:04 pm     I think they did a better job casting this year overall. If not for Will, I don't think I'd remember last year as fondly (His DR entries made the show and this year's DR's definitely don't compare). Also, last year was the first one with the new rules so it was almost the guinea pig season. This time, they all went into it with a better understanding of the new game so that has added to the strategizing. Ultimately I think the feeds are way more exciting than last year but so far the TV show is pretty much equal with last year's TV show. |
Eden | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 12:15 pm     To my mind, Danielle's loose alliance strategy is what has made this version more enjoyable. The cloaked "clique" that was able to blindside the Rodites. Last year the battle lines were drawn from the very start. Everyone KNEW who their enemies were. This year, even though they all THOUGHT that Roddy should go, they weren't sure enough of the others to chance exposing themselves by going it alone. A lot more suspense and scheming and surprise this year! Hopefully more to come! |
Nutsy | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 12:19 pm     I think the lack of banners has really added to the intrigue this year. The HGs can actually keep secrets from one another, and that makes it much more exciting. |
Sherbear | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 12:25 pm     I think the biggest advantage to this year is no Boogar. Other then that the nudity has helped ratings. The girls being more catty. The fact there are lose girls vs "good girls" Fighting over a man. Still typical gang up on the gross one. |
Deeya | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 12:25 pm     The fact that we are getting to hear all the strategizing... in BB1 they couldn't talk about the votes.. in BB2 alliances were set in stone.. this year the lines keep shifting and trying to keep up from day to day has added a wonderful "armchair quarterback" feeling to the game.. The addition of the 4077th room which, along with the HoH room, has had the HG shifting from bed to bed making it more impossible to ensure privacy for each alliance... And as stated above.. the fact that we don't have banners giving things away, the cast is more likeable overall, and don't seem to be looking to become "stars".. I actually enjoy the way they all seem to enjoy each other too.. even when they are annoyed with one or the other.. there's enough general camaradie that they can figure out how to enjoy themselves. |
Wiseolowl | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 12:34 pm     I agree Azlen for the most part these people are pretty realistic insofar as future show-biz careers are concerned. No doubt in part based on what hasn't happened with past contestants.That's not to say they won't take something that comes their way.. I think they are much more focussed on the cash and maybe 15 minutes of fame. Have we heard anything at all this year about agents and what their take is going to be? Kind of sad really. Wasn't Nicole supposed to have a show on the cooking channel? Hardy supermodel ? etc etc |
Azlen | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 01:03 pm     On the subject of reality show participants and showbiz careers I do find it hysterical that Cara from the Real World Chicago can't even find an agent let alone an acting job. |
Alegria | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 03:01 pm     It is a much more interesting group this year. Everyone should have a lot more fun now that Amy is back and Josh is gone. He got on my last nerve! These guys all have funny quirks and seem to relish each other's company and they are good schemers. It's time to lay off Gerry though. When he sees the tape of last week's show dissing him it will be tough. |
Bbdiva | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 03:42 pm     I think the majority of America enjoys BB3 the most because quite a few of the HGs are actors or have some experence acting. For me this is not so, I miss the first year of BB as those to me were more real basic Americans. |
Fruitbat | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 04:05 pm     Eden I agee. All the reality shows are getting better as the format becomes familiar. There are more creative ways to play and contestants have learned from past mistakes. Richard Hatch paved the way for alliances and Australia showed a repeat of his logic did not work. Will gave all the license to create their own game. Danielle has done that. Who knows how far she will go but others will learn from her mistakes. The future holds staying flexible and new and ever changing approaches. |
Amac | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 04:15 pm     How much credit should we give Arnold Shapiro's twists (Power of Veto and returning evicted houseguest) to making BB3 more enjoyable? Considerable, IMO. Love 'em or hate 'em, Shapiro deserves credit for attempting to keep the game fresh, pure and unpredictable. |
Fruitbat | Friday, August 16, 2002 - 04:32 pm     Shipiro is the sum of his parts. I give kudos to those under him that create the ideas he approves. |