Once again Big Brother has set out to prove that nice guys finish last.
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TV ClubHouse: ARCHIVES: Big Brother USA 2003 General Discussions Part 1: Once again Big Brother has set out to prove that nice guys finish last.
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Cangaroo

Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 08:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, he wouldn't want to admit that the idea wasn't original, now would he? The term "big brother" did originate from the book though...I don't know what AS is thinking, LOL. Maybe that he read it long, long ago, but doesn't "quite" remember it and has somehow adopted it as his own idea, LOL? But, you're right...in the book Big Brother (the government) only tortured those they "thought" went against them. So far, this Big Brother has done little if nothing to "discipline" those that break the rules.

Widowswalk

Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 08:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Lol- I've got one hand on the phone, ready to call Amnesty International the minute I see the first bamboo shoot go under one of the H'G's nails.

Beruthiel

Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 09:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Widowswalk, despite your contention, it doesn't matter a rat's behind where the originator of the show THOUGHT he got the phrase from.
The fact remains that George Orwell invented the whole idea, and coined the term, and thus to call it an old idea floating around is relegating it to one of those old sayings written by that ubiquitous person "Anon".
Which isn't the case, is it?
They had to use a disclaimer because it was the intellectual property of Orwell's estate, so even they had to admit it wasn't in the public domain, when they wanted to use it for their show.
I think you still don't get exactly what I'm saying, "hon".

Wendo

Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 09:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The originator would never admit that the concept came from George Orwell's book. Then, he'd be required to pay for it since the concept is not his own. In fact, if I recall correctly, he was sued by the estate of George Orwell.

Also, I have to agree with Beruthiel about the Orwell being the originator of the Big Brother concept. It was not an idea floating around (as Ber said) in literature before Orwell wrote 1984.

Widowswalk

Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 10:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks for making my point for me guys. lol

Beruthiel

Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 10:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Game, set, and match, to thee and me, Wendo. Since Costacat's not here, may I offer you a Bellini?

Wendo

Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 10:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Beruthiel, I don't drink, but I'll take an Orange Push-Up pop. They're my fav!

Beruthiel

Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 11:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I don't either, Wendo, so I'll have one of those with you!
Yum, they're delish!

Wendo

Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 11:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Kewl! Then were set Beruthiel! LOL! :)

Beruthiel

Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 11:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Cripes, that was quick! Ya scared me, LOL!

Wendo

Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 11:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow, it was quick. LOL!

Beruthiel

Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 11:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Maybe we'd better toddle off and hang out with the late nighters, I'm getting the heeby jeebies in here!