Big Brother

kaz67 · Post by **kaz67** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 7:00 am

I'm not sure if I'm in the right forum but will plough on ... (OT but about WL levels

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I've just been reading a few comments on my mini-series levels (thanks folks) and thought I'd explain what I'm up to for the rest of the world

The Big Brother reality TV show is running in the UK at the moment, as housemates leave the house, I'm making a level.

Shabang Shabazz was made with Shabaz in mind. He only lasted 3 days and left of his own accord. An extremely energectic and colourful character, he kinda burnt himself out !

Wee Bonnur Lass - The first genuine evictee voted out by the public. Her name is Bonnie but with her accent, sounded like "Bonnur"

Devious Dawn - She got kicked out for cheating, hence the level leaning towards devious tricks.

George Who? - Oh yes, George, he had applied for a very popular TV show, watched by millions, and decided after a week and half he didn't want to be famous

It's a bit late for that now but I'm sure he'll drift back to obscurity once his 15 minutes of fame are up.

Sezer's Palace - Sezer was evicted last week...

It's eviction night tonight, watch out for a tribute to Nicki or Sam although it might be a bit late cos I'm working

And for those who are still none the wiser ... Happy playing anyway

Kazza

Lillie · Post by **Lillie** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:44 am

As you knowm I am a HUGE BB fan too. But now I have a dilemma

The World Cup starts today, which I can't possibly miss. So Mizz Kazbah - I will be anxiosly awaiting your pm's with BB updates and all the gory details

Thanks hon

Loirae · Post by **Loirae** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:53 am

Four letters, Lillie:

TiVo

Edit: I said that without realizing TiVo isn't an international item. Sorry, Lills. Only US and Canada. Guess you'll have to move.

kaz67 · Post by **kaz67** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:13 am

Lillie wrote: So Mizz Kazbah - I will be anxiosly awaiting your pm's with BB updates and all the gory details

Thanks hon

Consider it done

(cos I WILL be watching BB and not the footie. Probably on the portable in the shed

) Btw ... I'm thinking Glyn's a contender to pip Pete at the moment

Kazza

Lillie · Post by **Lillie** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:29 am

Glynn is such a dork - but that is what is so endearing about him I suppose

His cooking last night was hysterical

Loirae - me no understando what TiVo is

laura n. · Post by **laura n.** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 12:10 pm

BB sounds like a lot like the reality TV shows we have on this side of the pond, I always LOVE to watch them, but rarely get the opportunity for follow them the entire season

Kazza, your series of levels sound like fun I'll have to give them a go.

Lillie, you could alway put two TV's side by side,

amy25 · Post by **amy25** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:22 pm

TiVo is a new thing here that you can record the shows you want to watch on tv, then you can watch it when you want to. It's gotten to be a fairly big thing for those that love their favorite shows!

Lillie · Post by **Lillie** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:32 pm

Thanks girls

Believe it or not, I have sat and watched TV with my Sony Walkman on listening to the commentary on the radio of a footy game at the same time

TheoX · Post by **TheoX** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 12:17 am

Lillie wrote:the gory details

Gory? I presume that that expression means something different in Europe than in America.
Here "gory" means "bloody"

What exactly is "Big Brother" about? It sounds interesting.

Loirae · Post by **Loirae** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:06 am

TheoX wrote:I presume that that expression means something different in Europe than in America.
Here "gory" means "bloody"

True, theo, but even in the ole USA, we use the phrase "gory details". At least, we do in Michigan, Illinois, and Missouri.

Big Brother is a reality show that's in its 7th season (and about that many years). In the US, it's on the CBS network. Think "Survivor" (do you know Survivor?) in a house instead of on an island. "Survivor" meants "The Real World" (Reality show on MTV). Even people who don't watch Big Brother usually know what it is. So, if you don't know what is "Big Brother" then I suspect you're playing far too much Wonderland.

(OK, my mom doesn't play wonderland, and she doesn't know what it is, either. So, maybe I just watch too much TV - but I don't watch Big Brother.)

I don't know if the BBC is running the same Big Brother as CBS, or if they are playing with different characters.

kaz67 · Post by **kaz67** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:37 am

Loirae summed it up quite well Theo.

14 complete strangers/non-celebrities have auditioned and been selected to go into the Big Brother House. The show runs for 13 weeks and during that time they are not allowed any contact at all with the outside world.
They carry out assorted tasks and games to earn shopping and treats, it keeps them occupied and the viewers entertained.

The main concept is each week, all the housemates have to secretly nominate 2 people they'd like to leave the house and those with the most nominations are then put up for the public vote and we can phone in supporting our favourite character if we wish. Some of the vote money goes to charity. (Bit like Pop Idol and X Factor) Essentially its a popularity contest and the last person to leave wins £100,000.

I think it started out years ago as some kind of scientific study of how different people interacted within an enclosed environment, the pshycology of forming, storming, norming and performing as a team. But of course, it soon turns into a soap opera

I'm fascinated by the science of it and I love my soaps so I enjoy the show. Usually I can relate to the characters as they're like someone I know and it's fun predicting what they're gonna do next. Bottom line, it's light entertainment really. We don't have "Survivor" in the UK anymore but I actually preferred that show - similar idea though.

Last Friday, Sam was evicted. She was quite pleasant but was up against a strong and popular character (hence Spooky Sam) and last night Grace was evicted (hence Fall From Grace).

So, add together all of the above, a full time job, and the hot weather which turns my computer room into an oven ... that explains why I'm not around much these days

There's just not enough hours in the day !

Kazza

TheoX · Post by **TheoX** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 12:43 pm

Thanks Loirae and Kaz, you explained it very well

Big Brother sounds like a good show.

Loirae wrote:So, if you don't know what is "Big Brother" then I suspect you're playing far too much Wonderland.

Nah, I watch TV too

I've heard of survivor, but never wanted to watch it.
The TV show I watch most often is "Saturday Night Live", it's hilarious

uneekrose · Post by **uneekrose** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 12:44 pm

I just love Big Brother. It starts here June 21st, and I believe Loraie is right we have different people on it here in the states. When it first started years ago I made fun of my daughter and her husband for watching 'that' garbage then one night there was nothing on tv to watch and we watched it so naturally we got hooked. Of course my daughter doesn't watch it anymore and makes fun of us because we do.

popo · Post by **popo** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 1:05 pm

I think Big Brother is the most mind numbingly boring show on TV. I tried to watch the first series and decided it was a load of c**p when they were showing people sleeping. It's like looking through binoculars from your bedroom window into other people's houses, which I don't do either incidentally. The only thing worse than it being on TV is that it is on for 13 weeks at a time.

I can understand it being a scientific thing, but then only scientists should watch it. It is definitely not entertainment.

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 1:19 pm

They are not airing the hourly "Big Brother" here in California.

But the UK version sounds very interesting because it is on live 24 hours a day.

This brings to mind the excellent Jim Carey movie "The Truman Show".
Perhaps it is life imitating art.

And it's probably one of the few reality shows that is not scripted!

Sounds like fun!