Which was better, BB1, BB2, or BB3?
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Hummingbird | Tuesday, September 17, 2002 - 09:34 pm     BB2 was best. Will was a genius at this game. I love the way he outsmarted Nicole and Hardy. BB1 was good because the idea was new to us but having the audience vote ruined it. We didn't get to see them plotting against each other as much. And the wrong guy won. I got so sick of the phrase "Eddie kept it real." I never did figure out what that was supposed to mean. Eddie looked like a drunk to me. And I don't know about you guys, but I miss the drama caused by the banners! |
Lynnann | Tuesday, September 17, 2002 - 09:37 pm     Wendo- I really liked Justin and would love to see how Jason would react to a real Jersey guy walking through the room. Justin is like the neiborhood guys here in the east who would not have put up with fake Jersey Roddy, wimp Jay or queened out Marc. Dani would have been afraid to start her stupid plotting against Justin for fear he would be waiting for her outside the house, and he probably would have. |
Sam222 | Tuesday, September 17, 2002 - 10:13 pm     Well the houseguest just proclaimed that they are so much better than last year, well that tips the scales a little further towards me claiming BB2 as my all time favorite! |
Wendo | Tuesday, September 17, 2002 - 10:24 pm     That fact that he would maybe wait for the HG's outside the house clearly illustrates why he was not suitable for this show. IMO, he was a bully and teetered on the edge of violence. And that knife incident, well... I watched it in its entirety that night. When he was gone, I was glad. It was terrifying. So, guess we disagree. LOL! |
Lynnann | Tuesday, September 17, 2002 - 11:25 pm     I didn't like Marc or Roddy for the same reasons I can't stand Jason, Lisa or Dani. They all have that superior attitude about them. It doesn't play well to the masses, it never did. |
Laffy | Tuesday, September 17, 2002 - 11:51 pm     BB1 was the best, i still find myself missing brit, curtis, and eddie. i felt like they were my friends. BB2 was hard to watch because i really didn't like anyone on the show.i liked the intrigue but i had little interest in watching anyone who referred to himself as "boogie" BB3 has got me interested again but it'll never be like it was in the beginning....BB1 is still #1 to me. interesting to read so many complaints about "bashing" this year and also so many saying these guys are too nice and it makes the show boring. it can't be both. |
Lynnann | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 01:02 am     Laffy- I too have a hard time relating to anyone calling themselves Boogie. "Rapping bartender"? Yikes! |
Annitar | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 01:39 am     Thanks so much Moderators!! |
Eden | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 01:42 am     Still confounded how anyone can see BB1 as the best. That just blows my mind! Can't wrap a sensible thought around the concept! |
Moderator | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 01:46 am     Your welcome! 007 |
Wendo | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 02:00 am     BB1 was only good for me in that it hooked me up with a few of people on the 'net; there's seven of us. We watched BB1 together and really bonded; so much so that we're all still in touch today via our own mailing list. Sometimes some of us go weeks without posting, but we still remain in contact. That's the ONLY reason why BB1 holds a special place for me. The bond with them. We've never met, but we've known each other now for over two years. We've shared our lives and family stuff together. One had a baby last year and, other than his immediate family, we were the first to see the baby pictures. We consider each other dear friends. I know that sounds kind of odd, but it's true. As far as the show...it was an "eh" for all of us. We just liked talking about them. The day George led his failed coup, we were all online for almost 20 hours talking about what was going on and the outcome of it. As a "game show", imo, it stunk to high heaven. |
Fabnsab | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 02:47 am     BB1 was the first and was dear to me for that reason. I seem to care more about those people than I do with the others. Curtis and his trinitron dance,Chicken George, Hater Eddie, Brit and Josh's flirting...Look how far we have come. We begged for a little peck from them and now we have full frontal nudity and bellybutton orgasms! I didn't care for anyone on BB2. They were mean people. I was so sick of the Krista/Justin, Autumn/Mike, Krista/Mike and Shannon/Will show. It was like high school. "Check the box "yes" if you like her". As far as pure BB entertainment goes, BB3 has been pretty darn good. I just wish the HOH competitions were a little more imaginative. I am sure BB4 will be the best because AS will listen to all our suggestions from this board, right??? But of course, what has made them all absolutely fabulous is all of you. This board has been the 13th houseguest for me and the most enjoyable. Thanks to all who contribute to this board and my BB experience. |
Laffy | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 04:40 am     wendo, i met the "love of my life" on this board during BB1, so i understand how you feel about forming bonds over a show. as far as mike boogie was concerned, i didn't like him but we did go to his bar one night and found a cast party for temptation island going on and ET taping it for a segment on their show. eden, maybe it's an age thing. there seems to be a lot of posters who are enthralled by "the beautiful people" who have been cast on BB2 and BB3. i am not one of them. i prefer HGs who are more like me, and my friends, people who appear more "normal" as opposed to the "hollywood" types that have been so prevalent the past 2 years. i prefer more substance, less flash. i also understand that a younger audience wouldn't necessarily agree with me. my generation didn't have video games and special effects movies, we had books. i'm not judging one to be better just that younger people had different sources of stimulation than i did and, as a result, have different preferences today. i like peace and quiet and an opportunity to see people like me deal with the stress of BB. i enjoyed watching the BB1 people trying to memorize the interstate highways, and set up dominos, others prefer naked hot tub, seduction, laser light competitions, etc. i am assuming, eden, that you're under 40, maybe i'm wrong, but that's my opinion. it must be generational. |
Riviere | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 05:44 am     An underlying theme for most of us BB1 junkies, it was like watching a train wreck, pulled us in and wouldn't let go.. We cringed and felt real embarrassment for George and his wife's antics, Karen putting her crumbling marriage on display, Jordan's anger toward almost everything, Brittany pawing Josh every minute, Eddie's trashy mouth, the silly banners stirring up trouble, all that and the show still managed to be boring and so sickeningly sweet seeing the houseguests trying to bond like..well, like victims of a train wreck awaiting rescue instead of players in a game for big money! Highlight of BB1, when announced one lucky HG would attend the Emmy awards Cassandra naively said Oh! Are we getting an Emmy?!?.. BB2, another train wreck but so gruesome at times I could pull away from it. The HGs were mostly not folks I cared about, it was as if casted to spoof the BB1 HGs, just different names and new faces, more angst and backstabbing. There was a sense that gang was mugging for the cameras half the time, and splitting into two 'tribes' like Survivor early ruined the game element. I didn't care who won, as long as they all went away!!! BB3 has to be the one I like to watch most as a result. The games are fun, the HoH and veto keep it competitive so it's not a personality contest and strategy is 100 times more evident. I enjoy the complex day by day changing alliances, these people know how to play a game and entertain! I have liked almost every HG and for once the final 4 are all players I've enjoyed and rooted for the whole way! It has an element of surprise lacking in the first two shows, and dare I say it ~ for once it seems as fast paced as my faves The Mole and Amazing Race so I'm not mind numbingly bored forcing myself to watch, I really like BB3.. I hope if there's a BB4 it will be patterned after this show and not BB1 Train Wreck Victim Friends 4Ever or BB2 Survivor Wannabes With Attitudes.. BB3 proves you can be friendly but still play the game to win. After BB2 I'd about given up on the BB genre but I'm glad I gave it a third chance!
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Ginger1218 | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 06:42 am     I have to say they all have their pluses and minuses: BB1: I truly like the idea that these were real people. Not some plastic dolls that were picked up in a mall. Or double stereotypes of what AS thinks should be on the show. George, what a character, he was nuts. Britt, ya had to love her. She had personality. Curtis, was bright but not mean, and Josh and Eddie. I become totally addicted to BB from these people. They had a real feel to them, sort of fuzzylike. I also liked that things were harder for them. They could not whine and get their way. BB2: I like the idea of the HOH being added, but I do not like it being used as a control thing. (Which this year was out of control). I did like some of the people - Will was the funniest of all the shows. His DRs were the most entertaining. He was quite brilliant how he played. Nicole was definitely psychotic. I absolutely despised Mike Boogie (he made me nauseous) and I truly disliked Krista as well. BB3: I still love the show. There is nobody that I truly liked a lot on this show. My main problem with this show, is there is only strategy, nothing else. Not enough interpersonal stuff, just strategy and bashing. Competions are lame. I also think HOH has become way tooooooooo much power. The HOH should not be able to control who people vote to evict. All that being said, the best thing about BB1,2 and 3 is ........... TVCH. I look forward to this and reading what people say and think. I have never been here in the middle of the year, but may do that this year. Thanks to all of you posters and watchers etc. It has made the viewing so much more fun. |
Turgon | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 07:34 am     BB2 for me folks., im sorry but theres nuttin better than seein will win an oversized PB&J jar and than brutally destroy the poor thing. never laughed so hard in my life., well except for the tiny bubbles thing on the mole., heh heh poor al. |
Mrdisguise | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 07:55 am     I really liked BB1: the viewers voting, the trash-talking at the AOL message boards, paranoid Karen, wacky George, crying Jordan, argumentative Will Mega, cute Curtis (rare to see an Asian-American on tv), sensitive Josh, etc. I even liked Jamie. I liked BB1 the best but BB2 is probably the best BB series since it had more drama. |
Laura11103 | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 08:10 am     I think BB1's cast would've been great with the cuththroat way they do BB now. The lovefest it turned into was a bit to much, remember the bad ratings? I was shocked they even had a bb2 (but very glad). I'm stuck b/w bb2 and bb3, but definitely liked the people in bb1 the best. |
Sbw | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 08:28 am     I liked the first part of this BB3 the best, Lori/Dani, Marc/Gerry. I liked the middle part of BB2 the best, it was crazy trying to figure out what was going on. And the last part of BB1 the best, at least they were doing something. I loved the characters of BB1 the best and wish they had played by present day rules. I liked their week long challenges, but I also like a lot of the food challenges the past two years. I guess I liked them all. |
Pesto | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 08:49 am     I think BB has gotten better with time (and experience of CBS). BB1 was good, great characters, but fatally flawed in that the viewers voted (hence the Eddie win). The novelty of it was great back then too (What I miss: Curtis' gameplay, Watching Jamie watch the cameras watch her, too funny) BB2 was great in the changes that they made, although I liked the characters less than BB1. Still, you can't beat the whole Krista-Boogey thing for the giggles. BB3: The best so far. No banners, great new twists (e.g., POV), and I like the mix of the HGs this year. I think and hope it will continue to get better... |
Defleppardgirl | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 09:10 am     I loved BB1! My Mom, who lives 9 hours away from me, and I would get on the internet and watch it "together." Then on eviction night, we would call each other and watch it "together." Loved it! I loved the HGs, and I miss them now! I didn't watch BB2 because I was mad that you had to pay for the feeds. But, I happend across the second episode of BB3, and got all hooked all over again. Even paid for the feeds. But, I don't think its as good as BB1. |
Bigger | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 09:13 am     BB2: Hardy was such a hunk! And there was way more backstabbing and excitement! |
Bigfan | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 09:43 am     First I will say that I am truly a BigBrother Fan. I love the idea of putting 12 humans from across the nation into a house and finding out how they will make it. My favorite is Bigbrother 1 Because, it was really people. Not the "I already have an agent and this will give me some star time" kind of person. I loved Curtis and his dry humor and I loved Brit and her fun personality. I even got a kick out of chicken George. Second would be Bigbrother 3 This year we have a mixute of people. Some do want to be in "the business" and some are just "regular" people wanting to win half a million. I have many fond memories of this group of houseguest. Third place would be Bigbrother2 This house was more of a haunted house to me. I still watched because 12 scary people in a house can be interesting but I have to say that none of those guest have remained dear to me. This group smoked so much, I felt like I need to wear a patch and I've never been a smoker! Now, how would I make BigBrother4 better? Activity! I've had all the smoking and card playing I want to see in that house. Other than that, just give me interesting people doing interesting things! |
Niceguy | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 09:57 am     BB3 seems to be the show AS intended to put on even though it might not be the show intended by the creators. There have been some really memorable moments this season that just grabbed you(I'm speaking live feeds). They've given us genuine people to root/hiss for. They've also spread the surprises far enough apart so we don't become too complacent. |
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