Amy
24-07-2005, 09:09 AM
By Cameron Stout
SCIENCE became history this week, and I must admit I was in two minds about his eviction.
On one hand I didn’t want Orlaith to go. On the other I really wanted the scrapper-rapper to stay.
But personalities aside, it was a fascinating result. There was only half a percentage point in it, making it the tightest contest ever in the history of Big Brother.
It just goes to show the importance of fans getting on the phone to make their choice. I have only ever voted once since Big Brother began and wild horses couldn’t drag the person’s name out of me. It’s classified information.
Voted
Even so, I wish I’d got dialling this week.
On the positive side, I reckon the Leeds lad was probably better value in the post-eviction interview than Orlaith would have been.
Was there complex chemistry between Science and Davina? It certainly came across that she cared for him. She was touching his leg, asking him, “Science, why weren’t you like this in the house?”
And I thought Science was incredible in the interview. He was down-to-earth, insightful, mature, philosophical, perceptive and honest.
His rueful response to the question, “Any regrets?”, was “not being in there still,” which had the ring of truth to it.
So had Orlaith’s reaction to not hearing Davina say her name. People have suggested to me that she had been boxing clever during the week by making it clear she wanted to leave as the experience was “doing her head in”.
Cynics think she was relying on bringing out the public’s perverse streak, so that they would keep her in just to turn the screw and crank up the entertainment.
Worked
If that was the case it worked. From being the bookie’s favourite to lose, she scraped home in a photo-finish.
But I don’t believe she was that calculating. I’m sure that she knew when she joined the fray that she didn’t have a hope of winning — no late entrant has ever done well.
During Big Brother 4, I remember Tania was desperate to get out and when she got her wish, she was absolutely overjoyed — genuinely so.
When Orlaith was on the couch and heard Science’s name, she just remained quiet, too stunned to show any emotion.
My guess is that now Orlaith has had enough exposure — quite literally — to get the sort of career boost she wants in the outside world, she’ll be quite happy to say her goodbyes.
I can’t help contrasting her attitude with that of Anthony, who openly admits he enjoys being in the house and seems determined to relish his time on the show.
I’ve said before that he treats Craig as a slightly annoying younger brother but, having seen this week’s live footage, I now think they’ve turned the corner and become like a married couple.
Anthony rebuked Craig for defending the Geordie’s heterosexuality — then spent about two hours on the couch apologising for his sharp words.
Voted
It’s the nature of the Big Brother beast to give birth to these unusual relationships and Craig and Anthony are certainly the Unlikely Lads.
I don’t like using the word “intense” but there’s something about living in such close quarters that puts emotions in a ferment.
Craig is in danger of being tarred as this year’s “bunny-boiler” because of his obsession with Anthony, much like Michelle last year and her pursuit of Stuart.
I think Craig is allowed to get away with it more than Michelle, though. People seem to be intrigued to see the Craig/Anthony pairing develop whereas last year a lot of folk labelled Michelle a psycho!
The only other friendship in the house, former pals Kemal and Makosi, continue to be falling apart. I don’t think either of those two would be able to trust their own mothers at the moment.
Kemal has been tying himself in knots trying to work out the truth about Makosi. Is she a mischief-making mole and a tool of Big Brother?
It’s stark paranoia of the kind every housemate is susceptible to. I had a dark suspicion that Lisa had been plonked into the house because she had so many traits that I’d told Big Brother annoyed me!
That was amazing for me because I tend to believe that the most straightforward explanation is the most likely one. I had to keep threatening to give myself a slap to pull myself together!
Brutal remarks
The truth about Makosi is that she really has been annoyed with Kemal, as her brutal remarks about him during nominations testify. He tried to get her put out last week, for Heaven’s sake.
And I don’t think for a minute that she’s pleased that Orlaith is still in the house. They aren’t exactly bosom buddies — despite having fine cleavages in common. Rivalry will rear its head.
Orlaith’s fellow late arrival Eugene’s attitude to Science surprised me this week. He was actively criticising him and distancing himself, which shows that the guy does have boundaries.
There wasn’t the “mob mentality” that Science had been alleging. Eugene had reached his conclusions about the ghetto poet independently, without being influenced by anyone.
It’s been interesting to see how both Orlaith and Eugene have managed to hang on in there.
In previous Big Brothers they’d have been dispatched much quicker, but because there aren’t many cohesive friendships, or even alliances in the house they’ve muddled through.
Interesting also to see that Derek seems to have lost some of his silver-tongued articulacy. I don’t usually like picking at people’s personal characteristics, but he can scarcely string a sentence together these days without saying “errrrm” every verse end.
Funny thing is in the outside world I might well get on with Derek. In the Big Brother House I find him insufferable.
The fact that he is still in there confirms there are things about Big Brother I’ll never understand.
Fiasco
I was hoping at the beginning of this year’s run that Big Brother would re-establish itself after last year’s fiasco as entertaining and fun. And I think Big Brother itself has. I like the tasks. This week’s singing and dog-training antics were a laugh, though the latter was just a twist on last year’s chore when they were chained together in pairs.
But I just don’t think they have the right housemates. Only Science’s postmortem interview has impressed me recently.
Anthony said this week that the great aspect of BB was that you won it for being yourself. This year I think the winner will walk off with the money, not because they are the most popular, but simply because they are not so aggrivating as everyone else, which is rather sad.
Even at this stage there is not enough evidence of a clear deserving winner.
I have a feeling that housemates will nominate Craig this week, because of his obsessive tendencies. But I’ve said all along I would be glad if he could survive in there as long as possible, just to boost his confidence.
I suspect he’ll be up there in tandem with Makosi. Kemal will certainly nominate her and I can imagine others doing so too.
Well tarra for noo!
Well, tarra for noo!
Article Sunday Post (http://www.sundaypost.com/news5.htm)
SCIENCE became history this week, and I must admit I was in two minds about his eviction.
On one hand I didn’t want Orlaith to go. On the other I really wanted the scrapper-rapper to stay.
But personalities aside, it was a fascinating result. There was only half a percentage point in it, making it the tightest contest ever in the history of Big Brother.
It just goes to show the importance of fans getting on the phone to make their choice. I have only ever voted once since Big Brother began and wild horses couldn’t drag the person’s name out of me. It’s classified information.
Voted
Even so, I wish I’d got dialling this week.
On the positive side, I reckon the Leeds lad was probably better value in the post-eviction interview than Orlaith would have been.
Was there complex chemistry between Science and Davina? It certainly came across that she cared for him. She was touching his leg, asking him, “Science, why weren’t you like this in the house?”
And I thought Science was incredible in the interview. He was down-to-earth, insightful, mature, philosophical, perceptive and honest.
His rueful response to the question, “Any regrets?”, was “not being in there still,” which had the ring of truth to it.
So had Orlaith’s reaction to not hearing Davina say her name. People have suggested to me that she had been boxing clever during the week by making it clear she wanted to leave as the experience was “doing her head in”.
Cynics think she was relying on bringing out the public’s perverse streak, so that they would keep her in just to turn the screw and crank up the entertainment.
Worked
If that was the case it worked. From being the bookie’s favourite to lose, she scraped home in a photo-finish.
But I don’t believe she was that calculating. I’m sure that she knew when she joined the fray that she didn’t have a hope of winning — no late entrant has ever done well.
During Big Brother 4, I remember Tania was desperate to get out and when she got her wish, she was absolutely overjoyed — genuinely so.
When Orlaith was on the couch and heard Science’s name, she just remained quiet, too stunned to show any emotion.
My guess is that now Orlaith has had enough exposure — quite literally — to get the sort of career boost she wants in the outside world, she’ll be quite happy to say her goodbyes.
I can’t help contrasting her attitude with that of Anthony, who openly admits he enjoys being in the house and seems determined to relish his time on the show.
I’ve said before that he treats Craig as a slightly annoying younger brother but, having seen this week’s live footage, I now think they’ve turned the corner and become like a married couple.
Anthony rebuked Craig for defending the Geordie’s heterosexuality — then spent about two hours on the couch apologising for his sharp words.
Voted
It’s the nature of the Big Brother beast to give birth to these unusual relationships and Craig and Anthony are certainly the Unlikely Lads.
I don’t like using the word “intense” but there’s something about living in such close quarters that puts emotions in a ferment.
Craig is in danger of being tarred as this year’s “bunny-boiler” because of his obsession with Anthony, much like Michelle last year and her pursuit of Stuart.
I think Craig is allowed to get away with it more than Michelle, though. People seem to be intrigued to see the Craig/Anthony pairing develop whereas last year a lot of folk labelled Michelle a psycho!
The only other friendship in the house, former pals Kemal and Makosi, continue to be falling apart. I don’t think either of those two would be able to trust their own mothers at the moment.
Kemal has been tying himself in knots trying to work out the truth about Makosi. Is she a mischief-making mole and a tool of Big Brother?
It’s stark paranoia of the kind every housemate is susceptible to. I had a dark suspicion that Lisa had been plonked into the house because she had so many traits that I’d told Big Brother annoyed me!
That was amazing for me because I tend to believe that the most straightforward explanation is the most likely one. I had to keep threatening to give myself a slap to pull myself together!
Brutal remarks
The truth about Makosi is that she really has been annoyed with Kemal, as her brutal remarks about him during nominations testify. He tried to get her put out last week, for Heaven’s sake.
And I don’t think for a minute that she’s pleased that Orlaith is still in the house. They aren’t exactly bosom buddies — despite having fine cleavages in common. Rivalry will rear its head.
Orlaith’s fellow late arrival Eugene’s attitude to Science surprised me this week. He was actively criticising him and distancing himself, which shows that the guy does have boundaries.
There wasn’t the “mob mentality” that Science had been alleging. Eugene had reached his conclusions about the ghetto poet independently, without being influenced by anyone.
It’s been interesting to see how both Orlaith and Eugene have managed to hang on in there.
In previous Big Brothers they’d have been dispatched much quicker, but because there aren’t many cohesive friendships, or even alliances in the house they’ve muddled through.
Interesting also to see that Derek seems to have lost some of his silver-tongued articulacy. I don’t usually like picking at people’s personal characteristics, but he can scarcely string a sentence together these days without saying “errrrm” every verse end.
Funny thing is in the outside world I might well get on with Derek. In the Big Brother House I find him insufferable.
The fact that he is still in there confirms there are things about Big Brother I’ll never understand.
Fiasco
I was hoping at the beginning of this year’s run that Big Brother would re-establish itself after last year’s fiasco as entertaining and fun. And I think Big Brother itself has. I like the tasks. This week’s singing and dog-training antics were a laugh, though the latter was just a twist on last year’s chore when they were chained together in pairs.
But I just don’t think they have the right housemates. Only Science’s postmortem interview has impressed me recently.
Anthony said this week that the great aspect of BB was that you won it for being yourself. This year I think the winner will walk off with the money, not because they are the most popular, but simply because they are not so aggrivating as everyone else, which is rather sad.
Even at this stage there is not enough evidence of a clear deserving winner.
I have a feeling that housemates will nominate Craig this week, because of his obsessive tendencies. But I’ve said all along I would be glad if he could survive in there as long as possible, just to boost his confidence.
I suspect he’ll be up there in tandem with Makosi. Kemal will certainly nominate her and I can imagine others doing so too.
Well tarra for noo!
Well, tarra for noo!
Article Sunday Post (http://www.sundaypost.com/news5.htm)