What does it means to be a Big Brother Fan?
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What does it means to be a Big Brother Fan?
Lurknomore | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 12:03 pm     There's been a LOT of talk in a lot of threads about this, and I have a few points I've been aching to make. Luckily I saved my last post so I'll just copy it here. What I've said before and still believe is one can be a huge fan of the SHOW, but not neccessarily a fan of these HG's, their actions, talk, or how they play the game. In other words I am a big fan of the concept of Big Brother and the feeds, but try as I might I just don't like a great many of these HG's or their actions. I feel a major componant of us as fans is that we ARE having fun here. For me posting and most of the posters here have been what has made this show fun. We've had a great time with what we have been given to work with, and I for one feel sorry that some only sees the negative and haven't joined in the many fun threads/conversations here. If you ask me they have been the best part of BB3. I think most people post not to fawn over people we see on TV. It's to meet each other, share our feelings, communicate and have some fun doing it. I feel this board is one of the best places I've ever found online to do those things, and mostly I've had a blast here. If it were only Rah Rah Sis Boom Bah ______ (fill in HG name) is great, how interesting would that be? How much talk could we have? I think some are missing the real fun of this show...the laughs and cameraderie we have HERE. I need that group hug graphic now So my point is, I think we can be HUGE fans of the show, the feeds and this community without necessarily having glowing things to say about individual HG's or their behavior. That's how I feel. |
Curtisahahahaha | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 12:05 pm     It means buying the feeds for three months after getting the best possible deal, accessing them from home and work -- then canceling the RealPlayer subscription before paying one extra cent! |
Maris | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 12:23 pm     I agree Lurk and I would also add that sometimes the debate gets very heated and you find yourself running to the zen thread before you really get yourself in trouble. For the most part though it is just great fun talking about the HGs their motives and how their behavior is perceived. I enjoy reading posts that are super defensive of a HG which is followed by another post indignant over the same HG and the funny part is the posters are talking about the exact same event and how they perceive it. I guess the only thing that Marcellas has right in this whole game is PERCEPTION IS EVERYTHING. My perception is that on the whole this is fun. So I think that makes me a fan. |
Costacat | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 12:33 pm     I've said it before, I'm a fan of the show but I'm not a fan of most of the HGs on this season's show. I love the ORIGINAL concept where there was much less interaction with outside and they had to do much more in their own (remember, back then they didn't even get to SEE Julie when she was talking to 'em?). What does it mean to be a fan? Well, I watch every show. I check the live feeds and or live feed posts numerous times a day. I discuss the HGs and their behaviour in detail with other "fans" on this board. I laugh at some of the HGs antics (and some of the postings on this board), I cry at some of the emotions, I spit nails at some of the actions, I wanna reach thru my cable modem and stifle some of the posters (that was a JOKE, just in case you missed *that* thread). That said, I cannot wait for this year's show to end. I care more passionately about who I don't want to win, than I do about who I want to win. Which is a complete reversal over the previous two shows. And I think Arnie old buddy old pal ought to sit and think hard about how he casts his next season. Cause, really and truly, if he ends up with as many petty, mean people on BB4, I may not be a fan any longer. |
Cmc209 | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 12:37 pm     Being a fan of the show means you come to the BBFC site everyday - during work, at home, 5 minutes after you're supposed have left for work.... BB = BBFC = addiction! |
Llkoolaid | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 12:42 pm     That's me Cmc209. But I am a TVCH fan first, a survivor fan second and then BB. |
Gidget | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 12:56 pm     It means getting up in the morning and counting the number of hours before the next eviction show. |
Bernie | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 01:17 pm     I know that 'fan' is short for 'fanatic' and that means being very involved with something. I have to agree with Lurknomore, on this. I love the show's concept, and love coming here, but I'm not keen on this year's cast of HG's and nor am I enamoured of the tactics that have been used by some of them. Each BB has been very different, and not just because of the changes made by AS, but also, because naturally in the course of things, each series is determined by the cast, and by how they behave. I'm sure that we'll see more changes if there are future BBs, based on what AS learns from BB3. I would hope that perhaps they might do some adjusting of the rules, so that spite would be more difficult to indulge in-that's my hope for next year. I also think that even though they want a spectrum of people in the house, they might try to match them a little better so that they don't get such obvious scapegoats next time. Thanks for the thread Lurknomore, good idea :-) |
Hippyt | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 07:13 pm     I totally agree Lurknomore. I love BB,but this season ,the HGs just aren't that great. From what I read,I'm not the only one who thinks this. I still come here to have fun. This site is actually more fun than the show right now!If we all had the same rah-rah attitude,what fun would that be? And,one other thing.. These Houseguests volunteered for this show! They went into this knowing they were going to be watched and judged and critiqued 24/7. So,If Amy wants to get drunk and act insane,people will post about it. It's just human nature for us to comment on the good,the bad,and the ugly.(Think Jason's new hair!) OK,nuff said by me! |
Flyonthwall | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 07:55 pm     What does it mean to be a Big Brother Fan? It means I have more new friends then I can count. More things to fill my day talking with my friends on any number of topics. It means I have to sit on my hands a lot to NOT comment on tons of issues that stir me to anger or tears. It teaches me to love others I don't understand. Teaches me patients. Gives me joy and reflection on what things others go through in life. And none of this from the show. All from the people who make up the BBFclub. To me, that is the reason I'm here. Doing the LFP's for those who can't hear, so buying the feeds would be a waste. Doing the LFP's for those who work long hours and miss so much. Helping get the screen caps to share what those folks would miss. Being a fan means connecting with others who find one silly show a basis to relate on so many levels, it's hard to even post them all. Sorry gang feeling mushy tonight. But this is truly what it means to me. The show is only a catylist to friendships that have lasted over the years, to me that is the fan part I love. So many giving so much of themselves, and the show is only the connection, the friendships here are what put the FAN in fan club! FLY |
Gail | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 07:58 pm     Lurknomore - this hug's for you  |
Screeminmeemie | Thursday, September 05, 2002 - 06:44 pm     I know I wasn't bi-polar when the show started. But now................... |
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