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Old 15-02-2008, 17:31
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But do they even have a laugh in there though? As long there is some humour, which is intended, then I will be OK.
of course they do
you are juding on 80 minutes of footage, out of total 40,000 minutes already happened in the house!
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Old 15-02-2008, 17:36
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But do they even have a laugh in there though? As long there is some humour, which is intended, then I will be OK.
Again this comes down to how you want to watch the show, if you get the live feed you'll see that of course they have fun...they do normal things, they hang out, they get to know each other - but that isn't what BBUSA is about, it's a game show and the highlight shows reflect that...they cover 90% gameplay and 10% 'reality'.

Me? I watch BBUSA for the game...I don't care about finding out their 'real' personalities or watching them have a laugh so I don't bother with the live feed.
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Old 15-02-2008, 17:38
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Again this comes down to how you want to watch the show, if you get the live feed you'll see that of course they have fun...they do normal things, they hang out, they get to know each other - but that isn't what BBUSA is about, it's a game show and the highlight shows reflect that...they cover 90% gameplay and 10% 'reality'.

Me? I watch BBUSA for the game...I don't care about finding out their 'real' personalities or watching them have a laugh so I don't bother with the live feed.
True. Perhaps I should see in that way too. Our version and this version are different, so I should see them differently in a way. That way I'll enjoy it more.
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Old 15-02-2008, 18:41
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The key is to give it a chance. I felt the same way last year which was my first full series of BBUS. At the start I was dubious, by the end I was hooked.

The live feed is well worth it too. I spent 3 hours watching it last night.
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Old 15-02-2008, 19:02
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What I've also noticed is that, the nature of the game (the alliance making, conspiring etc), encourages much more dialogue. If people are bored they won't go and lay in bed hoping to pass the time, they're more likely to talk about game strategy and game scenarios etc.

Even if people are complete opposites with no common ground, rather than just avoid each other there's always the opportunity for 'game talk' (even if it's BS) which is something everyone has in common.

Having the 4 feeds helps even more.
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Old 15-02-2008, 20:07
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True. Perhaps I should see in that way too. Our version and this version are different, so I should see them differently in a way. That way I'll enjoy it more.
Yeah it's best to watch it that way. But also the truth is this current season isn't really a good example of what BBUSA is usually like and all about. All the focus on love and showmance is not usually what happens, the whole couple twist is actually starting to get on my nerves.
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Old 15-02-2008, 20:44
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What I've also noticed is that, the nature of the game (the alliance making, conspiring etc), encourages much more dialogue. If people are bored they won't go and lay in bed hoping to pass the time, they're more likely to talk about game strategy and game scenarios etc.

Even if people are complete opposites with no common ground, rather than just avoid each other there's always the opportunity for 'game talk' (even if it's BS) which is something everyone has in common.

Having the 4 feeds helps even more.
That's so true. On our live feed (when we can actually hear/see what's going on) they just loll around all day when there's nothing to do. In the BBUS house they conspire and strategise when they're bored.
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Old 15-02-2008, 23:59
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I do like their American upfrontness..........

'Hi, my name is Chelseeeeeeeya and I'm here to win'


Can you imagine the uproar if one of our HMs declared that they were innit to win it !!.............
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Old 16-02-2008, 00:59
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I love the fact the the presenter is detached and is simply there to move things along...

....and that the housemates just play the game without having to worry about the public...

...and that there need never be a complaint about editing bias...as the edit has no bearing on who will win/lose.
I would love it if the revamped BBUK tries this approach, they have lost a lot of viewers fed up with the slanted edits, viewers that are keen enough to watch live feed for enough time to realise.

futumtch,
< Having the 4 feeds helps even more.>

Does this mean you can choose, as with early BBs in UK?
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Old 16-02-2008, 01:53
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They will probably be interviewed by Julie on Sundays (Tuesday here) show. It wasn't a "proper" eviction night, it was shock. they weren't in their eviction clothes, hadnt packed. Just straight out.
Thanks saskiatowin. That makes sense. I'm liking this show!
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Old 16-02-2008, 02:23
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futumtch,
< Having the 4 feeds helps even more.>

Does this mean you can choose, as with early BBs in UK?[/quote]

yes, you can choose which camera to watch or you can watch all four if you want to.
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Old 16-02-2008, 02:31
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Does this mean you can choose, as with early BBs in UK?

yes, you can choose which camera to watch or you can watch all four if you want to.
Thank you, I may consider a subscription. It is more expensive than UK BB, it was £15 for full season last year in the summer, a 3 month show; the CBS feed costs about £20 + any currency charges (and sales tax?) plus risk the series may be cut after 6-8 weeks. .

It would be good to see live feed with no sound and vision cuts also the choice over which part of the house you watch. BB UK could learn from this.
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Old 16-02-2008, 03:19
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Thank you, I may consider a subscription. It is more expensive than UK BB, it was £15 for full season last year in the summer, a 3 month show; the CBS feed costs about £20 + any currency charges (and sales tax?) plus risk the series may be cut after 6-8 weeks. .

It would be good to see live feed with no sound and vision cuts also the choice over which part of the house you watch. BB UK could learn from this.
There are some sound and vision cuts, it's not completely unedited...they go to the flames quite long periods quite often when they are doing tasks and the like. BUT it is 10000 times better than the UK feed, you can actually follow conversations. I can't remember the last time I was able to follow a conversation on UK feed for more than a few minutes before bird noise, cut away, adverts or the camera skipping off somewhere else.
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Old 16-02-2008, 03:36
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There are some sound and vision cuts, it's not completely unedited...they go to the flames quite long periods quite often when they are doing tasks and the like. BUT it is 10000 times better than the UK feed, you can actually follow conversations. I can't remember the last time I was able to follow a conversation on UK feed for more than a few minutes before bird noise, cut away, adverts or the camera skipping off somewhere else.
Hi Starlet, thanks for that, I could live with some cuts for good reason, it is the saving bits for the HL show when most is lost forever that I find bad about BB UK. . I have to work and tend to watch late night only, which would be their day/ evening if it is on PCT (West Coast USA).

Conversation?? That sounds so good and old BB. Summer BB 8 involved making noises (twins) and others grumbling but doing nothing about Carole .
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