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Old 20-08-2016, 16:23
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I must have an odd family but I would not get a letter that reduces housemates to Oscar winning performances and I certainly wouldn't cry if my mum walked in the house.


Dear Exmrs
Not watched the show as you know we go to bed early.
Her from next door has been at it again arguing with her latest boyfriend so dad had to turn the radio up.
Boris has a new doggy girlfriend he met at the park and he loves his new dog bed that we had made.
Lots of love
Ps do you know the password for the wifi ? It's gone off again and we can't set it up
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Old 20-08-2016, 16:32
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Mine would be from Severn Trent Water Industry Company
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Old 20-08-2016, 16:34
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Dear Mum,

The embarrassment is too much. We've sold your house and are now starting new lives in Australia.

Your kids.
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Old 20-08-2016, 16:35
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I never have - and never will - understand the over-the-top reaction to letter from home! It's my least favourite part of the show. For starters, all the letters are the bl**dy same

you're doing so well
we miss you
small child/dog licks the tv screen whenever you're on
we can't wait to have you home
blah blah bl**dy blah


pointless.
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Old 20-08-2016, 16:51
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Hello you

BB said we have to write this letter so here goes:
We're missing you so much as there's nobody else here who wants to pick up the dog poo out of the garden.
Auntie Val says you really need to pluck your chin and wax your moustache.
Also, you're doing okay but you need to ease up on the booze and stop stuffing your face as you're getting a bit of a muffin top.

From us lot.

P.S. The dog was sick on your bed as i stripped it when you left so that it could air off. We've ordered a new one but it's not due for another fortnight so can you try and stay in a bit longer til it's delivered.
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Old 20-08-2016, 16:54
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Get the heck out of there - the people on DS are slagging you off mercilessly.
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Old 20-08-2016, 16:55
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I never have - and never will - understand the over-the-top reaction to letter from home! It's my least favourite part of the show. For starters, all the letters are the bl**dy same

you're doing so well
we miss you
small child/dog licks the tv screen whenever you're on
we can't wait to have you home
blah blah bl**dy blah


pointless.
Don't forget "we are so proud of you"
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Old 20-08-2016, 17:03
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Mine would be from Severn Trent Water Industry Company
Me too except mine would be the weekly letter from Virgin Media or Spana Donkey Charity,
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Old 20-08-2016, 17:30
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Hello you

BB said we have to write this letter so here goes:
We're missing you so much as there's nobody else here who wants to pick up the dog poo out of the garden.
Auntie Val says you really need to pluck your chin and wax your moustache.
Also, you're doing okay but you need to ease up on the booze and stop stuffing your face as you're getting a bit of a muffin top.

From us lot.

P.S. The dog was sick on your bed as i stripped it when you left so that it could air off. We've ordered a new one but it's not due for another fortnight so can you try and stay in a bit longer til it's delivered.
I absolutely love this letter..made me roar laughing. Thanks clarem Superb.
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Old 20-08-2016, 17:42
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I never have - and never will - understand the over-the-top reaction to letter from home! It's my least favourite part of the show. For starters, all the letters are the bl**dy same

you're doing so well
we miss you
small child/dog licks the tv screen whenever you're on
we can't wait to have you home
blah blah bl**dy blah


pointless.
I don't think the reactions are over the top. They have to spend a fair bit of time with absolutely zero contact from their families. This includes not physically seeing them, no letter writing, no phone calls, no text messages, no social media, nothing. There is no way of knowing how they are doing, (unless one of them falling seriously ill or something is one of the things you previously asked BB to be notified about whilst in the house). Keeping in contact with our families is something that I'm sure most of us do on a regular basis. Even if it's not actually seeing them, there would more than likely be some form of contact with them. This, as well as spending 24/7 in such a pressure cooker environment where every emotion is heightened by a thousand, where everything you say and do is closely scrutinised by the public and where it feels like you've been living in that house for about a year.

I think the reactions are completely understandable.
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Old 20-08-2016, 17:50
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I don't think the reactions are over the top. They have to spend a fair bit of time with absolutely zero contact from their families. This includes not physically seeing them, no letter writing, no phone calls, no text messages, no social media, nothing. There is no way of knowing how they are doing, (unless one of them falling seriously ill or something is one of the things you previously asked BB to be notified about whilst in the house). Keeping in contact with our families is something that I'm sure most of us do on a regular basis. Even if it's not actually seeing them, there would more than likely be some form of contact with them. This, as well as spending 24/7 in such a pressure cooker environment where every emotion is heightened by a thousand, where everything you say and do is closely scrutinised by the public and where it feels like you've been living in that house for about a year.

I think the reactions are completely understandable.

I'm at the other end of the spectre.

I think their reactions are pathetically ridiculous.
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Old 20-08-2016, 17:58
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I'd cry if my mum walked into the house, then wonder how BB had acquired the means of resurrecting the dead.
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Old 20-08-2016, 18:24
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I wouldn't want a letter, it defeats the whole idea of the show
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Old 20-08-2016, 18:47
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Hi there,

Not sure why we are being coerced into writing you a letter when you have been away from home for less time than your average photo shoot / film shoot / holiday, but here it goes...

Watching you on TV is really weird, but luckily you are getting very little screen-time as - so far - you haven't shagged anyone or terrorised the rest of your housemates. Dad was wondering why you cry so much; is it because you can feel your brain cells dying with each passing day?

We were all really proud of you for refusing to do the Gunge-yourself-in-the-face-whilst-eating-muck-and-slagging-off-your-housemates-task, but was it really such a great idea to question the producers' competence so openly? Now it seems they have cut together some out-of-context clips to paint you as the villain.

All in all, nothing has changed here (it has been less than 3 weeks after all lol), but if you could not read this bit out loud and just break down a bit that might really help your standing with the GBP.

Love you loads,

Your Generic Family.

(PS - The Producers here. Cue emotion).
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Old 20-08-2016, 21:37
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This thread is so hilariously British, I love it!
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Old 20-08-2016, 21:45
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I must have an odd family but I would not get a letter that reduces housemates to Oscar winning performances and I certainly wouldn't cry if my mum walked in the house.


Dear Exmrs
Not watched the show as you know we go to bed early.
Her from next door has been at it again arguing with her latest boyfriend so dad had to turn the radio up.
Boris has a new doggy girlfriend he met at the park and he loves his new dog bed that we had made.
Lots of love
Ps do you know the password for the wifi ? It's gone off again and we can't set it up
Funniest thing I have read in years, so glad I'm in my house on my own reading it laffing out loud, if I was in public people would think I was going mad!
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Old 20-08-2016, 21:47
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I must have an odd family but I would not get a letter that reduces housemates to Oscar winning performances and I certainly wouldn't cry if my mum walked in the house.


Dear Exmrs
Not watched the show as you know we go to bed early.
Her from next door has been at it again arguing with her latest boyfriend so dad had to turn the radio up.
Boris has a new doggy girlfriend he met at the park and he loves his new dog bed that we had made.
Lots of love
Ps do you know the password for the wifi ? It's gone off again and we can't set it up
Lovely thank you for the lols everyone. I am not the only cold-hearted unsentimental emotionless ghoul; nice to know. Can't stand letters from home, 'awards' ceremonies or the final tearful dinner & toast ourselves.. I'll leave you to guess how moved I was at the defacement of the luvly school yearbook.
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Old 20-08-2016, 21:49
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Dear Xuri,

**** you.

Sincerely,

Woman Who Pushed You Out Of Her VaJayJay
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Old 20-08-2016, 21:50
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lol

The book...

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Old 20-08-2016, 21:56
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Dear Gran

You are an embarssment.

PS How much are they paying you...my car's on it's last legs.

PSS Mum has put a floppy hat and dark glasses in the post..we don't want the neighbours to recognize you.

Kisses L.
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Old 20-08-2016, 22:00
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I never have - and never will - understand the over-the-top reaction to letter from home! It's my least favourite part of the show. For starters, all the letters are the bl**dy same

you're doing so well
we miss you
small child/dog licks the tv screen whenever you're on
we can't wait to have you home
blah blah bl**dy blah


pointless.
You'd at least expect someone to go full on with the in house reveals about bitching etc it's always so tame.

I'd be more bothered about my pooch.

As for the password fir the WiFi mine are the same.

I'd get comments like.......where's this or that I can't find it! As I'm the only one that tidied up and knows where things get put. Tho ugh I suspect most of it is laziness and they can't be bothered to look themselves.
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Old 20-08-2016, 22:00
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Dear Moose

You stuff is out on the street in bin bags
The locks have been changed

You are no longer our sister/friend. Even the cats have disowned you.

Your ever loving siblings/friends/cats x
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Old 20-08-2016, 22:01
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You'd at least expect someone to go full on with the in house reveals about bitching etc it's always so tame.
They're vetted by the producers aren't they?
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Old 20-08-2016, 22:02
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my crap answer to a brilliant thread ...

Dear Misty
the longer you stay in there the better. the GBP have just googled that you have fkd with *** *** ******* (insert famous person) and they want details.
p.s. virgin media has cut you off because they found out you are a customer of theirs
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Old 20-08-2016, 22:03
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They're vetted by the producers aren't they?
Who knows I think they change the rules as it suits them.

Not a fan of outside info, but if your gonna allow it at least make sure it packs a wallop.
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