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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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 Posted - 05/27/2004 : 14:51:08
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Its that time of year again, kids!
Oh yes, Big Brother's back on the screens, once more posing as a serious psychological study, while actually being a gigantic, Heat-generation fishbowl for the twin purposes of self-gratification and minor celebratizing (made-up word alert).
Or is it?
You, the people, decide.
Big Brother:
a) the source of all thats evil about television in the times in which we sojourn.
b) an entertainment show like no other.
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2004 : 15:02:37
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We have an American version of this show too, and I have happened to have seen both versions. America's is more annoying (shocking!) while I think the UK version lets the contestants BE a little more.
Anyway, it is starting up again here soon too. I will probably watch. The thing about summer is that not a lot of new shows are on. Of course, I could just go outside. But THAT would be shocking.
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1222 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2004 : 15:08:38
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Cheeseman! I come here to get away from that rubbish I'm pummelled by whenever I dare turn on my television. But I'll forgive you, this time!
Big Brother. I believe someone once said here, about it creating 'disposable celebrities'. I guess that sums it up (or sums up the 6 month aftermath, at least).
It's one of the few things I dislike about Channel 4. I also don't like their morning schedules, and I don't like that Irish guy called Colin who does 4music.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2004 : 15:09:32
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Much as I spout off, chances are I'll end up watching some as well.
I think you were just confusing 'letting them be' with 'letting them be boring', Em. You should go outside more.
I'm making strides towards getting a life. I should be able to judge my success rate by the amount of BB I watch.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2004 : 15:11:39
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What? You don't like 'Everybody Loves Raymond', 8am each day? What more could you possibly want/
"Everywhere I go I want to travel by Maglev" |
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1222 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2004 : 15:15:19
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More Patrick Moore. You can never have enough Patrick Moore.
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
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Posted - 05/27/2004 : 15:15:21
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I love the US version, better than Survivor IMO.
Do dyslexic-insomniac-agnostics stay up all night wondering if there really is a dog? |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2004 : 15:25:18
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There's a 'warm up' TV show on now... Blimey, do these people have an over inflated view of their own importance. I have so little respect for people who will sell out their own integrity like that.
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1887 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2004 : 15:34:45
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I've never seen it.
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I watched this season's American Idol religiously, though.
Fantasia won. I was rooting for John Stevens. 
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2004 : 15:46:16
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I haven't seen much of Big Brother, but I get the idea that nothing much happens on the show.
Never seen Survivor at all, but I get the idea that it's a little more interesting.
I do like American Idol, but I don't think it's really fair to throw talent competitions into the same mess as the shows where people sit around, argue, and eat bugs. I think the only real factor that all "reality TV" shows have in common is that they're cheap to produce. They also all have nobodies hoping to be famous, but does anyone think most of the people from those shows are going to have more than the typical fifteen minutes of fame?
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2004 : 15:53:04
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Watching this show, I'm reminded why I don't drink to excess. Uugh.
"Everywhere I go I want to travel by Maglev" |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2004 : 15:58:26
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2004 : 17:09:31
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quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
Much as I spout off, chances are I'll end up watching some as well.
I think you were just confusing 'letting them be' with 'letting them be boring', Em. You should go outside more.
Well, I didn't say I liked it! What I really like is The Amazing Race. Now THAT is a "good" reality show.
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WolfManMikeLonely
= Cult of Ray =
USA
936 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2004 : 17:46:24
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I liked Last Comic Standing.
"Hey fuck you if you don't like it."
-Johnny Thunders
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 05/28/2004 : 01:49:12
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It's crap.
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 05/28/2004 : 04:24:40
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omg i can't wait!
my sister is bringing crisps and dips and nuts and popcorn and drinks etc. back home on her way from work today, so we can enjoy a great friday night watching the last episode of friends and the first big brother.
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2638 Posts |
Posted - 05/28/2004 : 04:27:40
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it's a big pile of crap! and the tabloids and channel 4 will be full of it for the next how ever many weeks it last for, does my head in!
a) the source of all thats evil about television in the times in which we sojourn.
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ShakeyShake
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1058 Posts |
Posted - 05/28/2004 : 11:02:10
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I got into the 1st ever one,but none of the others really tickled my fancy
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 14:47:32
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This one is shaping up nicely. A few really annoying people, especially Victor. Does he think he is 50 Pence?
It's a lot more passionate all round than the previous ones too. Well I'm enjoying it anyway. Don't know why, just am.
Pixies!?!? Pixies!?!? Don't talk to me about the Pixies!!!.........OK, talk to me about the Pixies!!! |
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Posted - 06/08/2004 : 15:07:52
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It's one big horrible road crash waiting to happen and you can't-take-your-eyes-away. I hate them all and love that they got a bunch of antagonistic self involved clashing "psuedo-alpha" personalities and locked them in the house of fun together!
This year I think big brother got it right, although I'll be damned if I can pick a fave. just relieved I can't afford digital this year so can't sit up till 3am watching the screen just in case
yes really am that tragic
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 15:10:47
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There's something about it isn't there?
I'm supposed to dislike T.V too. Why this trash?
Pixies!?!? Pixies!?!? Don't talk to me about the Pixies!!!.........OK, talk to me about the Pixies!!! |
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Posted - 06/08/2004 : 15:12:37
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that'll be the voyeurist in you. Everyones got one, I'm thinking of naming mine
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 15:21:15
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That'll be it then.
Pixies!?!? Pixies!?!? Don't talk to me about the Pixies!!!.........OK, talk to me about the Pixies!!! |
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Posted - 06/08/2004 : 15:22:27
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sarcastometer going haywire
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 15:28:06
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No I wasn't being saracstic. For once. I think you are probably right.
Pixies!?!? Pixies!?!? Don't talk to me about the Pixies!!!.........OK, talk to me about the Pixies!!! |
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Posted - 06/08/2004 : 15:33:19
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Are you sure because the sarcastometer made a definate fizzing noise. Voyeurism is all good and well. There is nothing better than sitting in a crowded city centre on a saturday with a generic overcooked coffee and watching all the interesting people. I like big brother because I can do it from the comfort of my home in my jim jams. Drinking proper coffee.
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 16:50:32
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Big Brother: Love or Loathe
