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Whit4you | Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 06:01 pm     Well um I know they don't like us starting a buncha threads - and can't really find a thread to fit some of the thoughts I'm having so perhaps we can just toss out our random topics here and discuss em till next topic or somethign I dunno. Anyhow one thing I wanna talk about right now is - how for me this differs so much from US BB 1 - US BB 2 and OZ BB 3. Mostly in that I really don't care WHO wins as long as certain people DON'T win! Like um in BB 1 I had a major favorite (Joshie) a 2nd fav Curtis.. and a 3rd fav to win and so on... Same with BB 2...same with the OZ BB this year cept for Gerry - I've not really had anyone that I really wanted to win... just a few I despererately have NOT wanted to win Roddy (till the 5-0 vote) Dani and Marc. Just wondering if this is common or is it just me? Did most of you have a top 3 favs to WIN last few years? Is it diff this year? Another thing I'd like to discuss is the editing by BB this year in respect to the vicious players. They always edit things yes but this year I feel it's been to the extreme. I mean 90% of the things that come out of Marc mouth are vicious negative self-centered arrogant and nasty in my opinion yet BB has portrayed him as a sweet funny happy silly guy. While only in MY opinoin 60 or 70 % of the things coming out of Dani's mouth have been mean vicious nasty etc... still BB has made her out to be just a sweet gal out to win a game. I think editing a game is fine - but editing it to this extreme .. hmm since most dont read or watch the net I just think that's wrong. They could get good ratings AND still portray some of the truth about Dani and Marc Also another thing I'm intersted in discussing is the complete lack of activity this year in the house - why? I mean yes the stragey angle has been truely fascinating though exhausting this year - but come on for christ sakes it's summer - and while they may be on a job to win 500 g's - everyone deserves some break time - some down time. I laughed so hard so many nights watching the OZ BB feeds... I'd give anything if some of you would be willing to read my 'live feed post' about a physcology game - it was the best thing ever in any bb game seriously. Why no fun activities - or so few of them? Another thing I'd like to discuss is the PTSS that some of these folks may face when they get out - I had that - it devastated my life and I'm still paying for it in many ways years later. I can tell you NO amount of money not a guarantee of 10 million or 50 million would convince me to put myswelf through that again - and this 24/7 stress/stragey intensity could lead to that for some of these folks...that's NOT a good thing Well I have a few dozen other things I"d like to discuss but um I think that's enough perhaps to get this thread started LOL. |
Costacat | Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 06:25 pm     Um, Whit, um... OK... Q1. I don't have any favs this year. Not really (more it's like I have a fav for NOT winning!). I think it's the casting. I just cannot relate to this narcissistic bunch of folks who think it's fun to be mean to the others. Q2. I'm not sure about the editing. Maybe they really do have feelings back in the production room, and don't want to repeat the really negative and vile things that have come out of the HGs mouths? Q3. I think the lack of activities is the reason why I've been so bored this season. I realize that there is a different producer now than for BB1 US (which was my fav so far of the three US versions). But even last year that had a bunch of activities and competitions that lasted longer than two minutes. Even knowing that most of the HGs are likely throwing all the comps, I don't think they (the producers) were quite prepared for Julie to spend 10 minutes a coupla times just to fill out the hour live show. I certainly do WISH the producers had given the HGs more to do. Maybe cause Sheryl Crow cost so much so they hadda cut the budget? I know that the weeks of PB&J haven't been too expensive. And geez, they've sure not been fun to watch! Q4. I can't relate to the PTSS these folks may or may not be experiencing, but I strongly suspect that THIS year's batch o' HGs might have more problems than those in past years. I think these HGs will be rudely surprised when they realize they are not gonna be rich and famous, and that their 15 minutes of fame is basically over with. I think this batch of HGs is less desirable -- as far as entertainment value after the game -- than past years. The predominant personality trait in this year has been just plain downright meanness. That isn't gonna sell well to the rest of the advertising world. So, um... like, you asked! <grin> |
Whit4you | Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 06:35 pm     LOL like um this was supposed to be in the BB area - but oh well - I am blonde so??? |
Sia | Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 06:55 pm     Whit, it's good to have a thread like this in the General Discussions area; it's like the 'Quick Questions--don't need a whole thread' discussion thread in the BB area. We need this! I like it; I hope others will post in it, and probably lots of folks will who hate starting new threads! |
Whit4you | Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 07:01 pm     Ya cept in the 'quick questions' thread I feel like we can't really discuss any of our questions lol. But I do think the mods are asleep at the wheel - this needs a bit of a push over to that "BB area' MODS! |
Bbtimes3 | Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 07:01 pm     <afraid to start a new thread anywhere> |
Whit4you | Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 07:03 pm     BB lol I've never been in trouble for starting a thread here (in gen discussion area) - not in 3 yrs..so feel free! |
Urgrace | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 11:02 am     This is a random topic... Yesterday I barely escaped a near death experience yet again on the highway. This is the second time this year and it is beginning to spook me! First time someone came to a complete stop in front of me on the interstate to allow another car to enter the hwy from an onramp. This time an oncoming pickup crossed the centerline (on a county hwy) straight for me head on, and when he didn't falter or turn back my only alternative was to turn left into his lane. Of course this was a very risky gamble since I couldn't see what was behind him, but it was the only choice I had. Upon reaching the left oncoming lane as he passed me on the right I faced the new problem of another oncoming car that was hidden behind him. I swerved back to the right around the pickup just avoiding collision with the car head on and miraculously never got a scratch. The car never slowed down, the pickup left the highway through a very large sloping ditch to the other side near missing running over a man mowing the lawn, stopped for a moment then drove back through the ditch and down the road. Myself.. I sat on the right side of the highway in a mild state of shock for at least five minutes, before braving the traffic and making my way home. My husband informed me that there indeed was not a scratch on the car, but I lost the front right hubcap. I told him if he wanted to he could probably find it along that stretch of road. So I just wanted to say that I thank God and my guardian angel that my reflexes were working and my mind was on driving safely, and that no one was injured. |
Kstme | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 11:38 am     Urgrace...OMG! I'd STILL be shaking! Sometimes, not often, I'm glad I don't drive anymore! Take care of yourself!!!! |
Teatime | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 11:45 am     Oh my, Gracie, I am so glad to hear the happy ending to that one! (sending up a grateful prayer of thanksgiving for our dear Gracie and all the others involved) |
Sage | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 11:51 am     Oh {{{{Gracie}}}}, that is completely frightening, and I just thank God you are ok. |
Cjr | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 12:02 pm     Urgrace, I am so thankful God gives us guardian angels. I have been in one tight spot like that. Involving a Semi and a speeding truck. I got out by a hair and sat on the side of the road for a while until my legs stopped shaking and I could use the pedals again. {{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}} to you!! |
Urgrace | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 12:40 pm     It just makes a person feel amazed that life does give back in unusual ways.  |
Oregonfire | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 01:01 pm     {{{{{{Urgrace}}}}}}} Those big trucks always scare the crap out if me. I pretty much have decided that I have a right to be on the road too, and treat them like any other normal car, even though I know I'm in denial. Thanks for the e-card you sent last week, BTW. I put a message in your members folder saying thanks because my e-mail was acting screwy!!! * * * I did have a random question. All guys that are easily grossed out may want to skip this one. About three months ago I had an ovarian cyst. Things are fine now, and thanks to those of you on the board who shared your stories and made me feel better, because I was pretty scared. Now it seems that I have skipped my period, which *never* happens. Every 28 days like clockwork, even the same time of day, for the past 20 years. What is happening to me? Is this related to the former cyst? I have no pain, so that's not a problem. I feel fine. But I can't even remember when I had my period last--maybe six weeks ago? And there is zero chance that I'm pregnant--trust me on that one. I'm 32 years old. |
Babyruth | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 01:18 pm     Oregonfire, Stress has been known to cause a late menstrual cycle, and it seems you've had your share of it recently. (Stress has caused me to miss a few periods in my life--maybe 3 or 4 times total) Here's a link for you. Sorry I don't have time right now to find more info for you, but I'm flying out of the house right now to an appointment. I'll see what else I can find for you tomorrow. http://my.webmd.com/encyclopedia/article/1840.52270 |
Babyruth | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 01:19 pm     GRACIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh thank goodness you're ok. How scary!! ((((((Urgracie))))) |
Oregonfire | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 01:28 pm     Thank you so much Babyruth. I really should've looked that up myself. Yes, both stress and travel were listed. Maybe taking those long flights screwed it up. Frankly, I'm a bit relieved that I didn't get it, because I didn't have time for it this month. Thank you, menstruation elves, for hiding my period this month! Okay now I'm just being silly. |
Whit4you | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 03:15 pm     My random topic - HANG UP AND DRIVE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!! Telephones controlled my life for a few years many many years ago and now I don't even OWN one.... and when I DID I answered it when *I* wanted to and not cause the dang thing rang. Now years later it seems everyone BUT me is being lead around by a telephone! They use them in the bathroom they use them in the friggen drive through... they use them in line at the grocery store... folks folks folks... Your the adult the phone is the child..oh wait it's not even a child it's an INANIMATE OBJECT... and a car is a lethal weapon - when your talking on the telephone while driving - you are listening to what the person is telling you ..thinking about what they are saying..thinking of what response you have to what they are saying and so on you are NOT able to put all your thoughts onto the lethal weapon you are in charge of and the innocent child coming towards you in the other lane. Hang up and DRIVE!!! I'll be the one 30 years from now when all the studies have been done showing just how bad these cell phones are to society.... if you can't go to the bathroom or relax and watch a show..or play a game with the kids without answering the phone then it's time to do an intervention and realize the phone is NOT in control of you or your life.. Whew now I feel better....LOL |
Urgrace | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 05:57 pm     Whit.. Hear Hear!! I agree. |
Juju2bigdog | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 07:05 pm     I think we need a bit of levity here. Yesterday I visited a horse breeding farm. They do lots and LOTS, okay, maybe ALL top dollar horse breeding via artificial means. We saw lots of cute yearlings, quite a bit of expensive horse flesh. We saw the lucky or unlucky horse whose job it is to excite the mares and get them in the mood, but he never gets to actually, er, mate. You know what was the most fascinating part? It was the surrogate for the female horse. Looked just like those mechanical bulls in southern redneck bars. And now that I write that, I am wondering if it was mechanized. Hmmmmmm ... |
Hippyt | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 07:06 pm     Uh- Random,I'll be random. Today I was out with my new doggie,and the sexy British guy next door comes home and starts chatting with me, How cute the dog is,what's her name,chat,chat,chat....(I could listen to this guy all day).So,I go home,all giddy after talking to sexy Brit Paul. A few minutes later,I bend over in front of the mirror to pick something up and on the back of my off-white shorts,on my right bum I see what appears to be the fried rice I made for the kids for dinner! I guess it's good I'm married.I can hear sexy Brit Paul thinking "What the bloody hell is that on her bum?" |
Urgrace | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 11:01 pm     Juju and Hippy.. Hahahahahaha I'm still laughing! |
Resortgirl | Friday, September 13, 2002 - 07:53 am     Grace, I'm so glad you're OK!! I miss talking to you too... so turn on your online chat once and awhile!! |
Urgrace | Friday, September 13, 2002 - 11:18 am     RG, you were online last night when I tried to get your attention for a chat, but I got no answer.  |
Northstar | Friday, September 13, 2002 - 05:41 pm     Whit, I concur on the topic of cell phones. I've found a couple proactive ways to deal with it. First and foremost, I will not accept a call if the caller is driving. It drives my "A" type sister & friends nuts, but too bad. I'll listen once they've pulled over. If at the movies, dinner, etc., I ask them to turn it off while we are together. Most understand that our hectic schedules don't afford much time together and that I'd rather this time be ours. If I must make a call while in the grocery store for example, I find a quiet isle and make it quick (the cosmetics isle is a pretty uneventful place). Finally, most phones have message services. My little circle of family and friends understand this is my M.O. and respect it. It's a bit like Pay it Forward, if everyone sets a few boundaries with cell phone use, eventually the problem will lessen in degree. Regarding the "other" folks on the highway, in movies, etc., yeah I'm bothered by them. |
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