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Sofa Spud
20-06-2006
Originally Posted by DS-Supporter:
“It so contrived that ‘Prisoner Cell Block H’ seems more real.

Glyn appears to have adopted a half-Jade-half-Cameron persona with his ludicrously unbelievable ignorance at opening a tin can and his parochial folksy (crypto-fascist) outlook on life. The BB story line for him is some ‘boy-to-man’ guff that is being rammed down the viewers’ throats with a big stick.

Lea has the ‘tart with a heart’ role with a bit of ‘Craig’ style sex-pest stalking thrown in for interest. She is clearly on the show as an extended audition for the hard-core porn industry (and indeed admits those huge bags of rubber in her chest were implanted for porn work). The BB story line for her is some kind of ‘acceptance’ trip for her freaky looks, but in reality she is as hard as nails.

Lisa is the professional northerner of caricature proportions. No real storyline here – just act aggressive and swear her head off in some sort of George Formby accent from 60 years ago. I think the BB story line was supposed to be her and Pete as the ‘odd couple’, but he told the producers he could not carry it on as she stank of fags. She is supernumerary now so they will get rid as soon as possible.

Nikki seems to be a new character type in the BB mix. She has a pre-pubescent body (apart from the rubber jugs) and infantile behaviour (clearly one for the men-in-macks). The BB storyline for her seems to be one of ‘growing up’ and maturing. I pretty sure some of her monologues are scripted but she is quite a good actress it’s not complete nauseating ham.

Aisleyne has the ‘scrubber made good’ role. Her ‘accidental’ muff flashing and jug shots are clearly put in to up the soft porn quota for the show. Orlaith perfected the crutch shot in BB6 and I think Aisleyne was brought into BB7 because she is willing to do it with no knickers. Her ‘Victor’ style Diary Room chats (obviously rehearsed in a mirror at home) are a complete flop, and I reckon the producers will tell her to stick to flashing her ‘bits’ and stop trying to be clever.

Imogen seems to have been put in as attractive filler. No real storyline here – just something to drool over for the lads. However, most of the others disgust her, so she seems to have adopted a ‘viewer in the house’ role. The producers now seem desperate to get rid of her - she is always disadvantaged for nominations and accused of cheating on flimsy evidence.

Mikey is the Ant Hutton of BB7 - just an attractive plank for the ladies. He seems to speak in ‘tongues’ and is just an animated catalogue model.

Pete is the main ‘acceptance’ story of the show (for his disability) and the chosen winner. He has had 5 years in the Endemol fold to perfect his ‘gentle Jesus’ routines, and has clearly been trained by a professional psychologist in his ‘counselling’ methods with the others. His ability to turn his Tourette's on and off, like a tap, and his hammy acting out, stinks of Andy (out of the Andy and Lou sketches from ‘Little Britain’). Even if he exposes his true creepy and dangerous nature, I think they will edit it out to make sure he wins at all costs.

Richard is the token gay. A dumbed down version of Jack McFarland out ‘Will and Grace’. I don’t think the BB storyline wanted him to be a sadistic bully – I expect they just wanted comical gayness and cutting one-liners, and it seems the producers have had a word with him as he now acts ‘gayer’ every day and has suppressed his bullying tendencies.

Susie seems to be an experiment gone wrong. I have no idea what she is supposed to be and what role she has. Her ‘Eliza Dolittle’ accent and demeanour hardly detract from the fact she is an old stank ho.

Anyway – it’s a right load of contrived rubbish.”

Very good indeed!!
p381
20-06-2006
Originally Posted by elena:
“I prefer there to be less "extremities." Sometimes, that just makes the whole thing sensationalised and over the top. I couldn't watch last year's because all they did was scream and hurl insults at each other. It became boring and monotonous very, very quickly.”

But i would think a majority of people would rather see 'sensationalised and over the top' than the 'dullness' that is going on in the house right now.

IMO, the only thing that can 'save' this show is if they put more (2+) hm's in.
They'll have to be big 'Characters' though & people who are totally different to the hm's we have in there already........then it might pick up.

I'm only watching it, because i'm hoping this will happen.
elena
20-06-2006
Originally Posted by p381:
“But i would think a majority of people would rather see 'sensationalised and over the top' than the 'dullness' that is going on in the house right now.

IMO, the only thing that can 'save' this show is if they put more (2+) hm's in.
They'll have to be big 'Characters' though & people who are totally different to the hm's we have in there already........then it might pick up.

I'm only watching it, because i'm hoping this will happen. ”

I don't think it's dull, though.

So we're going on different opinions of the show completely.

I stick my hand up - it's not going to be the greatest BB and it probably won't top BB3 or BB2. But it's immensely watchable from my point of view and it's certainly better than BB4 and BB6.
Gossip Queen
20-06-2006
Last nights Highlights were soo boring and it's a shame cause i just got into it again (but grace left.and :yawn: :yawn: ... :sleep: ).
p381
20-06-2006
Originally Posted by elena:
“I don't think it's dull, though.

So we're going on different opinions of the show completely.

I stick my hand up - it's not going to be the greatest BB and it probably won't top BB3 or BB2. But it's immensely watchable from my point of view and it's certainly better than BB4 and BB6.”

The only thing we both agree on is that it's better than BB4.................JUST!
ShellyD
20-06-2006
Originally Posted by p381:
“But i would think a majority of people would rather see 'sensationalised and over the top' than the 'dullness' that is going on in the house right now.

IMO, the only thing that can 'save' this show is if they put more (2+) hm's in.
They'll have to be big 'Characters' though & people who are totally different to the hm's we have in there already........then it might pick up.

I'm only watching it, because i'm hoping this will happen. ”

I agree with you, it needs some big, new, different personalities to keep it going, as I really can't see me watching another 2 months of this! I'm already drifting off to other channels, but I still hold on in the hope that something will happen. I've been an addict since BB started and I just feel so disappointed in this whole series inc Live feed and the spin off shows (which I no longer bother with at all)
p381
20-06-2006
Originally Posted by ShellyD:
“ I really can't see me watching another 2 months of this!”

I know, imagine that!

BB producers have to do something & do something fast or a lot of people are gonna be switching channels.
spiralx
20-06-2006
Originally Posted by DS-Supporter:
“Anyway – it’s a right load of contrived rubbish.”

OMG, what a great post!
DUNDEEBOY
20-06-2006
Last nights show was the worst one yet, it was absolutely dire, Nikki spirit seems to be on the wane(she has carried the show for 5 weeks), Pete summed up his charcter perfectely last night, he offers absolutely nothing, Glynn is just an absolute tosser, but no one apart from Nikki is going to pick up on this, the show needs a lift quickly, the one group via other syndrom is what gives bb an edge (worked best in bb5)but the get-alongs have won, lisa, them imogen/mikey the next two weeks leaving nikki on her own to take the get-alongs on
babysweet
20-06-2006
Originally Posted by DS-Supporter:
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Pete is the main ‘acceptance’ story of the show (for his disability) and the chosen winner. He has had 5 years in the Endemol fold to perfect his ‘gentle Jesus’ routines, and has clearly been trained by a professional psychologist in his ‘counselling’ methods with the others. His ability to turn his Tourette's on and off, like a tap, and his hammy acting out, stinks of Andy (out of the Andy and Lou sketches from ‘Little Britain’). Even if he exposes his true creepy and dangerous nature, I think they will edit it out to make sure he wins at all costs. ”

Why do you think Pete has a creepy and dangerous nature? This is a genuine question, with no sarcasm intended.
DS-Supporter
20-06-2006
Originally Posted by babysweet:
“Why do you think Pete has a creepy and dangerous nature? This is a genuine question, with no sarcasm intended.”

I’m not really sure, but the way he grooms people and feeds off their insecurites and weaknesses is disturbing.

He, to me, has the traits of Charles Manson. Watch him as he reels people in and makes them dependant on him – he gains a deal of unhealthy satisfaction from it, and seems to need it so much, he emotionally pushes them away then reels tham back in (making him the stronger and them the weaker).
babysweet
20-06-2006
Originally Posted by DS-Supporter:
“He, to me, has the traits of Charles Manson. Watch him as he reels people in and makes them dependant on him – he gains a deal of unhealthy satisfaction from it, and seems to need it so much, he emotionally pushes them away then reels tham back in (making him the stronger and them the weaker).”

Ooh, that's very harsh. He does reel people in and push them away, but I don't think he gains unhealthy satisfaction from it. He must be utterly tired of people laughing and sneering at him, or pitying him. If I were Pete I would find it very hard to judge people's motives in getting close to me. Watching his conversation with Glyn about his tourettes they both seemed uncomfortable to me. I guess it's emotionally safer for him to keep people at arms length, but he will still have the human desire to form bonds with people. I don't really know, but I don't think he's creepy.
jcn_2006
20-06-2006
i really can't understand this- if people don't like it then they don't have to watch it but instead they do watch it and moan about it to the people who do actually like it.
p381
20-06-2006
Originally Posted by jcn_2006:
“i really can't understand this- if people don't like it then they don't have to watch it”

We watch it in the HOPE that it's gonna get better.
Sprogg
20-06-2006
Originally Posted by Gossip Queen:
“Last nights Highlights were soo boring and it's a shame cause i just got into it again (but grace left.and :yawn: :yawn: ... :sleep: ).”

It was so boring last night because it was all Glyn Glyn, sodding Glyn. :yawn: :sleep:
p381
20-06-2006
I thought i was bad, but my sister told me she deliberately puts the telly on the BB live feed (after 11pm) - so she can fall asleep easier.
ftw774
20-06-2006
Originally Posted by p381:
“We watch it in the HOPE that it's gonna get better.”

We certainly do, although I can see myself getting more and more distracted this year if it doesn't improve. Tbh, if it wasn't for the forums I'd have lost interest altogether.

jcn_2006 - Just as people are allowed to whoop with delight that they are enjoying BB7, on the flip side we are allowed to have a moan about it.
ftw774
20-06-2006
Originally Posted by p381:
“I thought i was bad, but my sister told me she deliberately puts the telly on the BB live feed (after 11pm) - so she can fall asleep easier. ”

It's certainly cured my insomnia.
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