Archive through September 04, 2003
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Archive through September 04, 2003
Catfat | Monday, September 01, 2003 - 01:16 pm     Lance---thank you. And it is not just what you said, although it is very perceptive and powerful. It is the eloquent way you have with language. Methinks you are not some youngster waiting to be entertained by input of some sort. Indeed, maturity and wisdom seem to be the aura around your words. I thank you for this (coming from one who is experiencing the joys of maturity and wisdom). |
Theowl | Monday, September 01, 2003 - 01:17 pm     Lance, I normally don't read long posts, but everytime I see your name, I know that I can learn and get soooo much out of what you have to say. You have such a way with words. You ARE the best!!  |
Grannyg | Monday, September 01, 2003 - 01:31 pm     Lance, amazing post. You never cease to amaze me at how deeply you think things out. Thanks for all the reminders about life!! I truly appreciate you time and effort to write such a wonderful response. |
Gina8642 | Monday, September 01, 2003 - 01:33 pm     I've learned that people LOVE conspiracy theories. No matter how much logic and evidence refutes them, people will go for the outrageous explanation instead of the obvious, simple, and logical one. I've learned how incredibly back biting and two-faced people can be. I've learned how misogynists can hide in plain site. |
Bearware | Monday, September 01, 2003 - 04:34 pm     I have learned to love this place through the BB4 - I had loved it before, or so I thought. Two years ago, my Dad had just died, and these boards were so helpful in getting through it. Last year, another family illness, also helpful in giving me people to talk to, and much much entertainment. But this year, no crisis, just life, and I could really read, enjoy, and think with the people here, and I've learned that what I thought was love was comfort, NOW I have love! The people here are so varied, and creative, and expressive and thoughtful. Lance - what a superb summary of this game, and of life. And to all the rest of you out there, you ALSO have added to the joys of coming here. Thanks so much! |
Texasdeb | Monday, September 01, 2003 - 04:43 pm     Lance states the facts as we all should have learned them by now. Thanks all TVCH people for giving me another "I don't have time for this" hobby. |
Beruthiel | Monday, September 01, 2003 - 04:44 pm     (((Bearware}}} Thanks for the concepts, Lance, most eloquent and thought-provoking. And to Tobor for starting the thread. Reminds me of how special TVCH can be at its best. |
Woodpecke® | Monday, September 01, 2003 - 04:59 pm     Nice post Lance. I've learned that fine writing can be exhibited when writing about virtually any topic, including Big Brother. Kudos. |
Tobor7 | Monday, September 01, 2003 - 05:03 pm     Lance said: "I’ve learned that age counts. Older people are looked at much differently in these games than younger ones—at least the way they are set up. It’s ok for a younger person to flaunt what they’ve got, but the older person better not notice it. In that same line, I’ve learned that an older person can’t win no matter their approach—if they don’t try to fit in, they are put down for not trying and being aloof. If they try to ft it, they are put down for being old and trying to act young. Or they are put down for being a pervert, or something as equally as good as that." To add to this issue--- It is too bad that age seems to count for little advantage in games like this... (I for one will always take experience over youth) but it may be something more than that... the game is not designed for them to win... they are there to fill a demographic. But perhaps it is also the "birds of a feather" syndrome. People want to bond with those that are most like them (in one way or another.) If the numbers were reversed, a large majority of people over 50 and one or two under 25... I would bet the youngsters would be booted out fast. We see constant lines drawn on a multitude of common elements. "They are the EXs we are the originals." or "The guys against the girls." or "The floaters against the alliances." And many, many more. People will find any common denominator in order to organize and unify... then divide and conquer. Happens in life and happens in the house. They try to make it equal men and women... perhaps they should balance out the ages as well. |
Tobor7 | Monday, September 01, 2003 - 06:36 pm     I've learned that people want and need a leader, and notwithstanding a lack of vision and leadership qualities, a leader will always emerge, for better or worse, to lead those less bold in one direction or another. and I've learned that people want and need to follow a leader, and notwithstanding their better judgment, follow without question, for better or worse, in any direction or another for no reason or any reason. |
Tobor7 | Monday, September 01, 2003 - 09:01 pm     I learned that if you work out on a regular basis for a couple of months, no matter what you look like-- ...you will actually look better! |
Shoegalnj | Monday, September 01, 2003 - 09:10 pm     In order to get on BB your chances increase greatly if: 1. If a woman, you have been surgically enhanced. 2. Agree that you only wear bikini's 3. Know Mike Boogie 4. Have been on a tv reality date show 5. Have anger issues regarding the opposite sex 6. Willing to get naked and wear vegetables which have been strategically placed. 7. Pick various orifaces 8. Are under 35 |
Spectacle | Monday, September 01, 2003 - 10:28 pm     I have learned how sad and lonely, deep inside, so many contestants really are. Truely we are meant to be tribal in our customs but more importantly in our hearts. Unfortunately, most people live in an isolated place in heart and mind. Certainly a common problem in the USA. This season it seems to me an ezcellent time to look at two HG's that seem to have something more than the others, a peace and connectedness that comes from a larger cultural family. Even if they had not been X's, there is something they have that brings them back to focus on what is REALLY important in life. As some have already said in this thread, it feels good to have a place to meet and share what is common in us all, the need to be heard and respected, to feel surrounded by compassion. |
Tobor7 | Tuesday, September 02, 2003 - 12:42 am     ((Spectacle)) |
Tobor7 | Tuesday, September 02, 2003 - 03:43 pm     I've learned about an interesting game called Quoridor, that should provide new fun for my guests and should look very handsome on my coffee table once I find one (the game that is, not a table). |
Beruthiel | Tuesday, September 02, 2003 - 04:10 pm     Tobor, Kalekona has that game in her store, if I recall correctly. It was mentioned in a thread the first time they played the game prior to the competition. |
Tobor7 | Tuesday, September 02, 2003 - 04:14 pm     Beruth, what is the name of her store? Funagain is back ordered. |
Charvie | Tuesday, September 02, 2003 - 04:34 pm     I've learned that women are too hard on themselves and other women. I've learned that men realize this about women and will use the information to promote themselves. |
Beruthiel | Wednesday, September 03, 2003 - 03:50 pm     Tobor, I'm not sure, I'd have to do a search for the thread, but it was at the time of that comp, so if you can recall when that was, I'm pretty sure that Kale posted about it. Maybe you could get in touch, as she has a folder. |
Beruthiel | Wednesday, September 03, 2003 - 04:27 pm     I did a search and all I came up with was live feed quotes, sorry!  |
Tobor7 | Wednesday, September 03, 2003 - 04:29 pm     Ok. Thanks for trying Bernie. |
Texasdeb | Wednesday, September 03, 2003 - 04:40 pm     What I've learned: "Take out the garbage before it starts to stink up the place". |
Jmm | Wednesday, September 03, 2003 - 08:12 pm     Tobor, I found two posts by Kale in which she talked about the game and the fact that her store sells it but she never mentioned the name of the store. Like Beruthiel suggested you might want to try her folder. |
Tobor7 | Wednesday, September 03, 2003 - 11:24 pm     Thanks Jmm. |
Boberg | Thursday, September 04, 2003 - 03:03 pm     I've reinforced my view that women can be very powerful when they stick together but that their first instinct tends to be to tear each other apart first while seeking the attention of the opposite sex. (another bump from the bottom) |
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