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Seanflynn2003

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 07:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Allison and Jun have a point -- they game is over but the voting, unless one of them went nuts and walked out or did something to cause ejection (NOT what CBS would want to happen).
They've made it this far - why not give them books, videos, records. They are no longer campaigning against each other or trying to get votes from other HGs.
Cut them some slack -- they've come this far. It's not like this is the entertainment of Will and Nicole together alone.

Pixieduster

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 07:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'll ask the flip-side question. Why give them something? They now have this time to reflect on how they played the game, what they did to get to the point of winning $50K or $500K, plan on what they'll say when they get out, plan on how to spend the money, figure out how their game play affects their current or future jobs, etc.

I wouldn't mind spending a few days alone figuring out what I'd do with $50 or $500K. Of course I wouldn't have played the game the way they did; so with this group, I wouldn't be sitting where they are.

The only thing I'd suggest BB give them is a journal. I think they're fine with this time with nothing to do but reflect and plan. Perhaps if they did possess integrity and humility and compassion before coming into the house (which I sincerely hope they did), they'll rediscover it in this quiet time.

Eliz87

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 07:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree, Sean. There's only so much two people can talk about! I cannot imagine the level of boredom these two must be facing this week.

Puzzled

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 07:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Poor babies--one will walk out with 1/2 mil and the other with 50 grand. They just need to shut up and be happy that they're getting the bucks.

I'd be happy to sit in a rubber room for a week to get 50 thou. They make me sick.

Seanflynn2003

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 07:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
And I bet you and I and everyone else on this board in the situation at some point would be reacting the same way.
Even prisoners get reading material.
What's the point? If the two HGs I liked least were there, I'd feel the same way.

Wendo

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 07:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Puzzled, but would you be happy to sit in a rubber room for three months for 50 grand? LOL!

Sc00pgrl

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 07:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I don't know what the point is either...

Why not let them watch a movie every night or give them books to read or music to listen to... why would it make a difference in the outcome of the game.

I for one think they have reflected enough.
JMHO

Coffee

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 08:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
They should be happy just to be there. It is only a week. Why should they be given things to keep them happy. Last week there were only 3 of them and no one thought they should be given anything. Let them ponder if playing the game the way they did was really worth it. I am not sure how much actual money they will come out with after the tax. It won't be the full amount by a long ways.

Fabnsab

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 08:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This one is easy...because those are the rules.

Reading or watching something could sharpen their mind just a bit and make them keener for the final questioning. Its not over till wed night.

Seanflynn2003

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 08:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Coffee, you sound awfully punitive towards these two.
This does not make for fun viewing on the feeds. It serves no purpose. Let them enjoy themselves - it does no harm unless you enjoy watching them suffer.

R151996

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 08:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
If the jury gets to watch the entire season after they vote, Ali and Jun should have the same opportunity after jury questioning is over. They shouldn't be attacked by the other ten without being able to respond in kind.

Crossfire

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 08:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
As long as BB does something, with, to, or for them, then I don't have a problem, but if they are just going to sit in the house and rot because CBS wanted to put BB up against some different programs in the schedule for the fall season...well, that has nothing to do with the rules or the game. This was meant to be done already.

Gina8642

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 08:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
If the jury gets to watch all the episodes - shouldn't Ali and Jun watch them too - so they know what the heck everyone is talking about? That will keep them busy for quite awhile.

I think BB has eased up some on the isolation thing. They had a movie last night and got a variety of crafts today. If I was them, I'd be dying for a newspaper.

I've spent several summers (about three months each time) working in isolated areas without much news and no TV. It is really, really strange and a little overwelming to re-enter the 'real world'. Going to the mall was the hardest. I just wanted to hide from all the colors and faces. (At least I had plenty of books - and a local bar - LOL)

Puzzled

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 08:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Puzzled, but would you be happy to sit in a rubber room for three months for 50 grand?

They're only be asked to do it for one week. For fifty grand, yeah, I might.

Jarryjayo

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 08:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
No food competition this week, would have been funny to see jun stuff her face and ali starve. or vice versa. LOL

Coffee

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 08:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
They received lots of food when they looked in the storage room I believe. They didn't have to worry about eating peanut butter and jelly anyway.

Notorioussun

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 08:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Does anyone remember BB2? Didn't Will and Nicole get a nightly movie? Or was that BB3?

Coffee

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 08:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I do not see why the last week should be any different than the other weeks. Why all of a sudden should the ones winning the money get a bunch of extras as well. I would feel this way no matter who the F2 were. Why change the game in the last week?

Seanflynn2003

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 08:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The reason to change it is that up until the final two it is an andurance contest and a test of wills. There is strategy to be followed, deals to be made, other contestants to outlast.
That part of the show is over.
I don't think getting books to read, movies to watch, some activities is a prize.
If there is no point to deprive them, then don't.

As far as 2 years ago, I don't remember, but if they did this, I suspect it was because of it being post 9/11 they ended up extending the program, were dealing with HGs who knew something was going on but not all the details, and wanted to keep them sane.

Fabnsab

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 08:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
To answer the above question, the whole cast will be together when they watch the season.

Gina8642

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 09:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Last year they didn't have as much isolation time. They went from three to annoucing the winner in only a few days - not the full week like they are doing this year. Lisa and Dani only were alone together for one or two days - some of that time filled with the Q/A session. Sean's right - before final two they game is still on, at this point there truly is nothing to do. BB is not about torture but playing a game. The only reason the game was extended until next Wednesday is for CBS's scheduling purposes. The BB crew didn't plan it that way, but could be flexible - but there is no reason to continue the torture.

Seanflynn2003

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 09:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Maybe BB is hoping to get some new footage of interpersonal relationships that have never been seen on network TV when Allison and Jun get even closer out of boredom of nothing else to do <g>

Wendo

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 09:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes, part of the reason this year is different than last is the extended week (to get BB airing during premier week0). For BB2, 9/11 happened and they did get movies until the show came back on the air.


I think Jun is depressed actually. She did a little jumping rope and is now sitting in a chair.

Zachsmom

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 09:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Torture? This week isn't any different from any other week. The game they signed up to play was for contestants to be willing to be put in a house for 100 days with no outside contact.

5 days of laying around the pool doing nothing is NOT torture. Torture for those wanting to watch live feeds, yes, torture for the HGs no.

Gina8642

Friday, September 19, 2003 - 09:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I actually think that during 9/11 that the schedule played out pretty much as planned. I don't think they actually ended up delaying anything. They did pre-empt one show and posted it online. At least that's what I remember...

Maybe I'm imagining things...

I do remember that BB was my one place of refuge where I could come think about 'other' stuff. Ugh... Bad, bad times...