Are you watching the live feeds as much as you thought you would?
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TV ClubHouse: ARCHIVES: Big Brother USA 2003 General Discussions Part 1: Are you watching the live feeds as much as you thought you would?

Scorpiomoon

Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 07:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This isn't meant to be a BB-trashing thread. I'm just curious:

Remember, months before BB started, how we were all talking about rescheduling things and preparing to ignore pretty much all other stuff in our lives because we thought we'd be glued to the live feeds?

How many people have followed through with watching the feeds as much as they thought they would?

Before the season started, I was looking forward to doing LFP, but I find myself barely watching the feeds. When I do, I don't have the inclination to stick around long enough to know what's going on well enough to post accurate details for LFPs.

And oddly enough, I don't find myself dying to know what I'm missing when I'm not watching the feeds.

BB has defined my summers over the last three years. It feels kind of strange not have it be such a big influence this year. Rather than trying to figure out how I was going to get things done while watching BB, I find myself looking for things to fill the void.

Is anyone else experiencing the same thing or has your feed-watching habits matched those of previous years?

Kira33

Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 07:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I watched the feeds 14 hours per day until the night before Dave left - not sure why I stopped....I think I may have overdosed the first 3 weeks. lol

The only problem is that I'm still on BB time!!! I'm going to bed at 6am (eastern) and waking up at 2pm, which is quite a bummer now that I'm no longer watching the feeds so much:-/

Cangaroo

Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 07:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Um no...I have not re-arranged my schedule for the LFs, but I have tended to rearrange it to chat on the threads. I've found them to be much more entertaining than the show itself.

Saggkl

Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 08:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
No I hardly watch them at all. Haven't watched in a week. And I was so looking forward to them. I bought head phones and everything. Last year I almost stayed glued to the screen, telling the players what to do. Nearly having a heart attack when Jason didn't nom. Roddy. I only check in on the board maybe once a day. Do still enjoy everyones posts, and Bunnys write ups. I am going to be very careful before I even sign up for the live feeds next year. Wait to see who they put in the house etc..

Peachie

Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 08:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I find myself watching just as much as I did in BB3 but not nearly what I did in BB2. I am only watching this year as much as BB3 because there is really not much on the tv and here in florida it is just too darned hot to go out for the day unless you are a beach bum in which I am not.

Costacat

Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 08:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Nope. I usually flip 'em on, realize that there is nothing but inane conversation or cussing going on, and flip 'em back off. So far, the only excitement I've seen was... oh wait! I guess watching them sit in complete and utter silence for a while yesterday doesn't count! <grin>

Xarph

Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 08:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
No, but I have two computers running the feeds at all times, 24/7. I probably actually watch two to three hours per day. My connect stats should make Arnie and CBS happy.

Lurknomore

Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 08:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Not only have I barely watched the LF's this year, I only checked the FL board here a few times and twice I set the VCR for BB and went out and didn't think twice. That NEVER would have happened before...though last year I did watch far less than in other years. But nothing like this.

The saddest part was I messed up taking one of the shows and didn't even care and even turned down offers of a tape. Who would believe it?!

Jhezzie

Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 10:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I was so looking forward to my summer BB fix, but this group just hasn't made me care enough. I peek in once in a while, but no where near the previous years.

Spygirl

Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 10:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I watch just as much as usual - in fact, I went wireless and now I watch with my laptop anywhere in the house :)

Alliet

Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 10:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I bought the Real Feeds this year (bit not last as I had a baby the day BB3 started) but have hardly watched at all. My DH has even asked if I watch since WE ARE PAYING FOR IT! But it really hasn't piqued my interest this year either.

Cjr

Sunday, August 03, 2003 - 04:15 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I didn't watch much the first week but since Michelle was evicted I have been back into it.

My son's girlfriend is watching this year, she never did before and she loves the feeds. Whenever she is here (quite often) she watches also.

I have gotten 3 people at work interested, + my son's girlfriend so I watch more because I have people to talk to about it.

Philamom

Sunday, August 03, 2003 - 05:27 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I watch very rarely -- maybe a couple hours a week. I'm thinking of cancelling the live feeds. But I know as soon as I do that, I'll get interested in BB again and I'll probably miss something, LOL.

Lostintheglades

Sunday, August 03, 2003 - 06:15 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm probably listening more than watching. I usually have it on in the mornings while I'm working. If I hear anything interesting I watch it for a bit.

Scribe

Sunday, August 03, 2003 - 06:34 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Don't watch at all - never did go broadband so the video quality is poor - I rely on all the wonderful LFT here - Scribe

Missy2

Sunday, August 03, 2003 - 08:22 am EditMoveDeleteIP
In the past I watched the live feeds like crazy. Especially bb2, but this year I just can't get into it. I don't know what it is about this crew but I'm not enjoying the feeds. I like this message board and I read the live feeds sometimes but I just find this bb guests this year to be boring? Maybe there is not enough diversity? I don't know. Maybe its just me? It can't be if other people aren't into it either.

Catkey94

Sunday, August 03, 2003 - 08:37 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I don't watch as often as I thought I would. Part of the reason is that I am on the east coast, and the HG sleep until about 3PM our time. By that time in the day I have other things that I could be doing rather than watching feeds. If they do another BB, they should do it on the east coast...I think that would be the best for everybody. That way they could sleep until 11 in the morning and nobody would feel cheated. I am never up to see any of the latenight conversations because it is just too late here, and I have to go to work in the morning.

Grooch

Sunday, August 03, 2003 - 08:59 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree 100% with Catkey94. The feeds suck for east coasters.

I was up early this morning and I figured they would still be awake on the west coast. I was shocked to find them already asleep. I guess I just can't win.

Netbiscuit

Sunday, August 03, 2003 - 09:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Aside from Jack and maybe Erika and David, this is the most unlikable selection of HGs CBS has ever put into the house. I barely watch the feeds--they are tedious.

Zeyna

Sunday, August 03, 2003 - 09:41 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I watch a bit every day, but I think the excitement that was there for the past few years is gone. I don't much care for any of the HGs one way or another, and haven't cought any interesting conversations so far. It seems that every time I watch, it's strategy talks and those are just not doing it for me this season, probably because I don't have too much interest in the people themselves. I'm still enjoying the TV show though.