Marymary | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 02:44 pm     I’m working on this letter to myself and I'm open to suggestion. What do I need to put in here to stop myself from spending next summer THIS involved in a (so-called) reality show? Letter to myself….to be opened in late June 2004 Mary, I’m telling you this for your own good. Think back to September of ‘03…remember how you felt. You were disappointed in the Big Brother Show. (Disappointed is probably an understatement.) It was looking like Alison might win…if not 500K at least 50K. And if she didn’t, it would be Robert and/or Jun. The thoughts were swirling around in your dementia. You wanted to believe that good always triumphs over evil. But the evidence was overwhelming that it was going to go the other way this time. You were REALLY disappointed in yourself as well. You tried to find time to read East of Eden with Oprah. And that new book about how the US government sold our soul for Saudi crude. Remember that, Mary? Books just laying there unopened while you read the live feeds and discussion boards for hours. And how about the weeds in the hosta garden? There were some dandelions with leaves a foot long. You even spent 25$ for the live feeds and barely watch them. I’m not saying you should be horsewhipped for the summer of 2003 but maybe this summer you could spend your time in a more productive way. Read…pull the weeds…clean your house for Pete’s sake! You KNOW you are easily addicted to just about anything…..so when it comes time for Big Brother??? Just say no! |
Twiggyish | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 03:08 pm     Oh Mary..I hate to tell you this..but you KNOW you'll be back! |
Crazydog | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 03:11 pm     Like a moth to a flame, burned by the fire.... |
Bonzacat | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 03:16 pm     Al Pacino in The Godfather.... "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!!!!" |
Marymary | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 03:23 pm     LOL...say it isn't so!!! |
Fan3 | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 03:39 pm     and I thought you told us yiu were setting up a 12 step program for all of us are going down the same path. here I was thinking how do I mail my membership fees in to Mary? |
Cousin_Jake | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 05:19 pm     I haven't turned on my live feeds since it came back from FOTH after the diamond veto and I realized that Ali had won. I can't stand to hear them any more. This being said, I'll probably be back next summer once again .... hope springs eternal! |
Spunky | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 05:30 pm     I think one way for me to avoid a repeat of this summer is to leave town. For three years now I spent my vacations at home but if I plan to travel abroad to visit my friends and relatives around the world I should not miss BB5 and wouldn't be interested to start watching when I come back and the game almost over. I think the secret to this is to go away... |
Sherri | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 05:32 pm     I guess we're just all gluttons for punishment. If I think about it too long, I frighten myself! |
Bomom | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 06:58 pm     Must be plain old human nature....like watching a train wreck. |
Jazzzy | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 08:20 pm     I think I'll disconnect my internet connection at the end of June,......I'll schudule it now, so I'm prepared. The show is fixed, and I can catch it when it reruns on that new reality channel. or maybe I'll get an aol connection and limit myself to 2 hours a day? hmmm think it would work? me either, but I got a 9 months to come up with something. |
Marymary | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 08:50 pm     Well...thanks for the thoughts. I must say that I am not encouraged. I guess I'll just file the letter the way it is and put a reminder on my calendar. I think I'll include your comments and suggestions as well. Just pray for me...I'll do the same for you! |
K9lover1 | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 08:55 pm     I know exactly how you feel Mary. I was so glued to the live feeds and now it is soooo boring. There is absolutely nothing left for me - I'm sure others might be interested in who wins, but I don't want any of them to win. My opinion only. And, I can't stand the way they trash all the other HG's the minute they are out the door. |
Luvtrash | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 11:03 pm     Now, Mary, just round file that letter now and save yourself the guilt of ignoring it next summer. There are worse addictions, you know, and you do have such good company in this one! And did you know that scientists now say a little dirt and germs are better for our health? And who says dandelions are weeds? Don't they have rights too? And the books will be good for long, winter nights! Look forward to being with all your friends here next summer. Maybe we will even like someone next year. If not we will wallow in disappointment together again. And, gee, Spunky, don't you know you can find internet access all over the world? |
Beruthiel | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 12:00 am     Remember the old saying, 'hope springs eternal in the human breast'? No matter how bad this year was we're all going to be back, saying "Hi! Long time no see", and with bated breath all wait together for that magic moment when we see the hamsters enter the BB House for the first time. We can't help ourselves - despite all the evidence to the contrary, we're optimists! And a good thing too, or life wouldn't be a bowl of cherries but a pail full of pits!  |
Lostintheglades | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 05:18 am     BB is kind of like any other addiction. you know it's bad for you so you quit for 9 months, then you decide to try it just once more to see if you can overcome it. See you all next year! |
Marymary | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 08:33 am     LOL...that's it Beruth...I'm an optimist NOT a fool. That does sound better and is exactly the euphemism I use to describe my brother who has married 7 times in his 62 years. Hope does indeed spring eternal! |
Helgapataki | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 07:17 pm     I realize that my enjoyment of this season puts me in the minority, and I ask the following question with the BEST of sincere intentions, in the LEAST sarcastic manner possible: What sort of HG do you want to see? Cause, for me, the so-called good guys are never really that fun or interesting for me to watch. I may admire their morals or ability to temper their basest human instincts...but I really don't watch BB to be inspired (I go to church for that!) On BB I want backstabbing, sniping, gossip and a knock-down, drag-out fight for half a mil. But that's just me. |
Marymary | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 08:07 pm     Well, I'd like to answer with the BEST of sincere intentions, in the LEAST sarcastic manner possible: I hope I don't watch it at all. I just get so involved and it actually irritates me. I don't recall being so irritated with BB2. I was with BB3 because I thought Danielle acted really mean spirited. I think there is some very mean spirited acting in the BB4 house too. You could ask why watch it at all? Well, that was part of my original thought here. You could call me crazy... But that's just me. |
Planelady14 | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 08:15 pm     I didn't watch BB1 or 2. I had never even heard of it as I am a news junky and usually stick with MSNBC. However, last year my husband came home and told me that his friends' daughter was going to be on TV and we started watching BB3....and I was hooked! I LOVED Marcellas! Talk about drama! This year...I was rooting for Erika...but now that she is gone I am rooting for Robert {gasp!}. I am glad he was the 'last man standing' as we got to see a whole 'nother side of him and he can be charming. I saw him open the back door for the ladies when they went for a comp and I actually found myself charmed....a bit...and I have never once been charmed by Ali or Jun, although Jun is funny. I'll be back next year....lurking here....and watching BB4....I can't help myself. There is something fascinating about people watching and this is the ultimate people watching show. |
Bondmaiden | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 08:16 pm     Exactly Helga. I agree but also agree with Mary Mary on the Danielle issue. I could not believe her behavior last year. However, Ali's behavior does not even come close to that level. I have enjoyed watching Ali this year. Everybody this year trash talked so one can hardly single her out. I normally don't like the goody goody types either Helga,so I got what you said right away. |
Helgapataki | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 08:20 pm     Mary, you really don't think Shannon was mean spirited? The whole toothbrush thing? Will in general? We all have our own standards of mean, naturally. I just happen to think mean can be fun to watch (as long as I'm not watching it unfolding live in my own house or classroom, mind you: ) Edited to add my thx to Bondmaiden...I'm glad somebody gets me  |
Marymary | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 08:48 pm     That's true, Shannon wasn't very nice. The toothbrush thing was juvenile. Will was funny and did exactly what he said he was going to do. To me...just my feelings, you understand ...Danielle and some of this years most gracious houseguests carry it way out there off the scale of mean and I really haven't enjoyed watching that. |