[sammy8]

I'm asian and i wanted shilpa and Deana to win, not because they are Asian though. Shilpa was and is a big star though. She now has a baby boy

[MillysMomma]

Originally Posted by kattymieoww

Sara bores me to tears.I'm Scottish I feel no afinity to her whatsoever.

Yes, when Imogen was on BB7, I would never have voted for her as I found her an embarrasment and she is from my home town.

[NorfolkPoppy]

Originally Posted by Mesene

Why would it be mainly Asian voters voting for Shilpa? She appealed to.people of all backgrounds

I didn't say that it would be mainly Asian voters - in Shilpa's case worldwide media attracted attention and voting was increased by Indian people supporting her. It was on the news, interviews etc.

Where Deana is concerned and the others who may get local community support it adds to the fans already voting. Not an either or situation.

[roses are red]

I really go for the entertainment value. Neither Shilpa or Deana were/are entertaining enough for me. If the HM is funny, interesting, charming, witty, well spoken, I would support that HM. This year, no one fits this description, though.

Where they come from or even their background and looks are indifferent to me.

[Dexter32]

Originally Posted by Bananafish

How about we try and see the housemates as people that will get support from all sections of society? And vice versa.

Not try to pigeon hole who would like who based on assumptions.

I agree. This thread is being made to look as if Asian people will decide the destiny of Deana which isn't the case. If she wins, she will win by her fans voting as a collective society.

[sammy8]

Originally Posted by lastseries

She doesn't need India - Birmingham and Tooting would do it.

Yes, tooting!!!!

[ForGodsSake]

Originally Posted by Bagshot85

Quite a few Northerners this year, but even though i'm from the same neck of the woods...i'd never vote for any of 'em.
Regional voting might play a part sometimes (Jay & Alex) but i'm not sure they can influence the votes too much.

I'd never vote for a housemate purely on where they came from.
I've had one from my area who went down like a lead balloon.

[Pretty Green]

Originally Posted by titfortat

See i don't know. Im from London so we don't support anyone far to busy and moody moaning about Boris or the transport.

Or missiles on our roof because of the damn Olympics.

[Mr Cynic]

Originally Posted by titfortat

People talk about the Irish vote and the scottish vote, but the Asian vote could be just as strong in deciding who will win Big Brother.

I remember reading on here the year Shilpa Shetty won that some guy put money on Shilpa to win as soon as she steped in to the house as he thought the Asian vote would be big. After everything that blow up its hard to say if that is true or not.

So I wondered do you think the asian vote could tip the balance.

Can't see Deana getting much of an 'asian vote' in Essex, its got just under 1.5 million people living there, and its make up is 96.8% White 1.2% S. Asian.

[lastseries]

Originally Posted by eyespy

Racists

Would you like to expand on that reference so that we all clearly comprehend what you mean?

[Mesene]

Originally Posted by NorfolkPoppy

I didn't say that it would be mainly Asian voters - in Shilpa's case worldwide media attracted attention and voting was increased by Indian people supporting her. It was on the news, interviews etc.

Where Deana is concerned and the others who may get local community support it adds to the fans already voting. Not an either or situation.

Supporting and voting are two different things. For a large majority of Indians, throwing a handful of votes Shilpa/Deana's way is around a days wage. More than a days wage for many.

You seriously think that they're going to spend that much money voting in a silly gameshow rather than feed their kids?

[qwes]

The Asian community????? Are you for real? So Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Indian, Korean, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Tamil, Bangladeshi etc etc etc will all vote for some British girl from the Midlands? Wow, I really am impressed by her now.

[NorfolkPoppy]

Originally Posted by Mesene

Supporting and voting are two different things. For a large majority of Indians, throwing a handful of votes Shilpa/Deana's way is around a days wage. More than a days wage for many.

You seriously think that they're going to spend that much money voting in a silly gameshow rather than feed their kids?

No I don't.

I think you are taking things way too seriously.

Why and how would people in India vote?

[qwes]

Will the American community vote for Adam? How about the South African community voting for Luke A? Must be a slow news day.

[qwes]

Tell you what lets just vote based on skin colour, it will save a lot of hassle.

This is satire before you report me, oh and I am of an ethnic origin. My community will vouch for me..

[cyberwar]

Originally Posted by qwes

The Asian community????? Are you for real? So Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Indian, Korean, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Tamil, Bangladeshi etc etc etc will all vote for some British girl from the Midlands? Wow, I really am impressed by her now.

No, not the Chinese, Japanese, Thai, or Korean.

They mean Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi etc.

[eyespy]

Originally Posted by sian2011

Care to expand or just flinging the word around for effect?

It was for effect and also an eye opener to those who follow housemates because of where they come from.

A wise man once said...

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."

[qwes]

Originally Posted by cyberwar

No, not the Chinese, Japanese, Thai, or Korean.

They mean Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi etc.

Asia is a massive continent. So why only those countries? Also I think you will find a teeny bit of conflict between some of those nations.

[abibble]

Originally Posted by natasha_malik

You have to remember that not alot of Asian people Watch BB especially some who don't understand it due to language barrier

Are you for real?

[qwes]

She is British. So I think you will find that the British community will vote for or against her.
The Asian 'community' is comprised of people from many different countries. Countries with different cultures, countries that can't stand each other in some instances. So shy exactly would billions of people around the world vote for a British girl on a British gameshow?

If you mean the British Indian community then say the British Indian community not the Asian.community. But even then you would find many people in the British Indian community who would never vote for her for various other reasons.British Indians from London might hate Brummies for one thing.

What is it with this nonsense about 'communities' all thinking and acting the same because they are Indian, Asian, Black, Gay etc? Does the White English community all think and act and vote the same way? No it doesn't. People are different, even within so called 'communities', sorry if I shattered your 'put everything in a box and label it' viewpoint of the world but you'll get over it I'm sure.

[Thrombin]

I think that most people will judge people on their character rather than their ethnicity but I also think that a shared cultural identity can subconciously predispose a viewer to liking a person. If you identify with someone you are more likely to like them and understand them or give them the benefit of the doubt. So it does help.

However, it's just a subtle thing. It doesn't mean you will like dislikeable people.

[qwes]

Originally Posted by Thrombin

I think that most people will judge people on their character rather than their ethnicity but I also think that a shared cultural identity can subconciously predispose a viewer to liking a person. If you identify with someone you are more likely to like them and understand them or give them the benefit of the doubt. So it does help.

However, it's just a subtle thing. It doesn't mean you will like dislikeable people.

So People with families from Pakistan who share a cultural identity would never dream of voting for a British girl whose family has a completely different cultural identity rooted in India. That alone blows the whole so called 'Asian community' theory out of the water.

[Thrombin]

Originally Posted by qwes

So People with families from Pakistan who share a cultural identity would never dream of voting for a British girl whose family has a completely different cultural identity rooted in India. That alone blows the whole so called 'Asian community' theory out of the water.

Not sure I understood your point. I don't think it contradicts mine

I certainly have first hand experience as I tend to identify with the Jewish contestants on BB and want them to do well. I'm quite capable of not liking them if they do things I don't agree with but I want to like them and that probably affects my judgement, even if subconsciously.

[rapscallion.]

Oh so it's okay to have threads suggesting that our British Asian brothers and sisters over-populate certain areas and can't speak English yet my parody 'Scotland is voting for Sara RIGHT NOW' thread which was obviously just a bit of harmless fun gets locked? NICE.

[Jay32]

Originally Posted by qwes

So People with families from Pakistan who share a cultural identity would never dream of voting for a British girl whose family has a completely different cultural identity rooted in India. That alone blows the whole so called 'Asian community' theory out of the water.

Punjab is a culture and language on its own, this includes West Punjab (now in Pakistan) & East Punjab (now split into Punjab, Haryana & Himachal Pradesh in India). Basically besides religion, the people in these areas do share common ethnic origins, culture, customs & language. A Pakistani Punjabi would have far more in common with an Indian Punjabi than say a Pakistani from Baluchistan. Likewise an Indian Punjabi would have far more in common with a Pakistani Punjabi than an Indian Tamil. Basically the border is an artificial one. The tensions are political and not between the people by and large. My own family is originally from Rawalpindi & Lahore in Pakistan and moved to India after partition. My best mate is Pakistani Punjabi and her family is originally from Jalandhar in India. We are basically more like family as my parents are also best friends with her parents. Also the term 'asian' at least in the UK is used to denote people from the South Asian area. People from other areas of Asia are referred to by other terms.