Big Brother 5

mcmel · July 2004

Once again Big Brother has started, one of my favorite reality shows. Anybody else watching this?

This year, they have two half-siblings in the house who previously never knew of each other. They've now figured it out in the house by comparing some family details . . . very interesting.

Another twist is coming, they will be swapping out identical twins periodically.

Thank goodness for Tivo!

Parabeagle · July 2004

Did they discover their relationship before or after the torrid affair engineered by the producers? x;-)

mcmel · July 2004

Luckily before. Are you disappointed?

Parabeagle · July 2004

No, just trying to figure out if it's Sweeps Week. If the torrid affair happened AFTER they knew, it must be Sweeps Week. Before, it's just regular ol' reality TV. x;-)

Don D · July 2004

either both of you are smoking something or I am. And I don't see a roach in my hand. xB-)

mcmel · July 2004

Well then, what is it?

Can you imagine a Big Brother 6 with all HR Forum friends. This would be where we would finally decipher who is really who and kick people out one at a time.

Do you think 13 HR people could survive in a house together?

Don D · July 2004

Well, 27 of us survived the Forum Cruise and had no problems.

National Guard · July 2004

Wow, I think you should suggest it. I'll do it.

Parabeagle001 · July 2004

Oh, crap, McMel. Just give me my life ring now and push me overboard! I know my role in the pecking order. x;-)

hrqa · July 2004

I have to "confess" I like this show also. We used to gather around and talk about it the day after it aired at my previous job. We called it our "guilty little secret" because no one wanted to admit they watched at first. I'm not too big on most reality shows but somehow this one hooks me every year. Maybe because summer is slow...

jrzgrl · July 2004

Same with me...last year I swore I was not going to get into it...sat down one night a little bit into the season and thought I would just watch a minute or two. I was immediately hooked all over again.

I'm interested to see what the twist will be with the Power of Veto...they keep talking that up.

mcmel · July 2004

What do you think of the tv in the HOH room? Interesting twist, but I think it's great that they can't HEAR, just SEE.

The power of veto, I hope it's just a simple change, where they can veto themselves. I believe in the past they couldn't veto themselves off, right?

I'm an addict and I'm not ashamed to admit it.

jrzgrl · July 2004

Well, I was kind of surprised to see that they couldn't hear with the TV in the HOH room. I don't really see much point beyond keeping the HOH busy for a while in spying. I would think that it would not cause a huge stir among the rest of the HG's since the HOH is basically seeing what everyone viewing the live feeds is seeing, as well.

I believe last year was the first year they could veto themselves. I remember someone (Marcellas?) not using the veto on themselves and they regretted it later.

I heard that there's a twist in that some HG's are twins...have you heard about that?

mcmel · July 2004

Yes, I believe Drew is a twin and one of the dark haired women, Diane, is that one?

After a short period of time, somebody is going to swap out with their identical twin and see if the other HG's notice.

What a crazy idea.

jrzgrl · July 2004

Actually, I've read on different message boards that the switching has already begun. Adria has already switched and someone speculated that Drew already has, as well, and that's why he appears a little dim because maybe the brothers are not keeping up with what's going on in the house. I am really interested to see where they are finally going with this twist.

I'm setting the VCR for tonight's episode...hopefully I'll get to watch it tomorrow night, so don't post who gets booted here tomorrow. Thanx! x:-)

LeslieC · July 2004

well no real surprise last night.. Mike seemed like a nice guy,though, I was kinda saddened to see him go. How long until the "twins" mess up and get caught? And.. how long until all the other players figure out that Jace and Scott are rock solid and need to be disposed of?

mcmel · July 2004

I don't think the twins are going to make it long. At the last second they switched the wedding ring last night, a no-brainer and Natalie is already freaking out about being away from her hubby. It won't last.

mcmel · August 2004

Who else is keeping up on this? I wouldn't miss an episode!

We actually tivo'd the part where Natalie finally came into the house and we've watched it several times over and over. Are we addicted or what? I thought that was GREAT!

I miss looking at Scott; they could have gotten rid of Jase first. x:(

Who's your favorite? Mine is Karen.

sonny · August 2004

I didn't enter this discussion earlier as I really didn't care for the players and thought I might pass this year. . .well so much for that. Hooked again. I felt bad ultimately about Scott too. Jase is just too much. Unfortunately, I think he might be for real. don't know if I have a favorite at this point, but really would like to see Jase gone. Got a phone call right at the end Sat. so have to figure out what the heck the strategy is with not putting Jase up.
Nice to have you back

mcmel · August 2004

The strategy is this . . .

. . . nominate Diane and Marvin and let them win the veto or somebody who will take them off. THEN put Jase up. They figure then that it's a sure thing. If Jase was intially nominated, he would have the chance of winning veto and taking himself off.

Pretty clever Nakomis!

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