Conflicted about Benedict

[alex_front2]

I am in a real tizz about supporting Benedict. When i heared a porn star was
entering BB house I sharpened my knife ready to despise whoever it was. I abhor porn, related sex industry and the insiduous way porn has crept into mainstream looking for acceptance, which hes part of.

However i'll be honest, rationally i can see Benedict is one of the best Hm in there right now: hes smart interesting seems witty clued up and ironically can hold convos not about sex. However i cant get over the porn thing. Grrr. Struggling to find an alternative. Hopefully someone surprises me.

[Vanessa]

I am in a real tizz about supporting Benedict. When i heared a porn star was
entering BB house I sharpened my knife ready to despise whoever it was. I abhor porn, related sex industry and the insiduous way porn has crept into mainstream looking for acceptance, which hes part of.

However i'll be honest, rationally i can see Benedict is one of the best Hm in there right now: hes smart interesting seems witty clued up and ironically can hold convos not about sex. However i cant get over the porn thing. Grrr. Struggling to find an alternative. Hopefully someone surprises me.

He's lovely! I don't mind what he does for a living! :wavey:

[Livia]

I know it's early days but already I've heard some of the blokes in there talk in quite derogatory terms about women, something I've not heard Benedict do. Anyway, I have no problem with a "professional"; in comparison the majority of the amateurs in there are so profoundly immature and unattractive.

[Josy]

Ah well some ones got to do the job I suppose :shrug:

[armand.kay]

There is a picture on twitter of Darnell(bb9) getting a blow job and he is just sitting there. He is also in the porn that billi(bb8) made. :joker:

[thesheriff443]

I know it's early days but already I've heard some of the blokes in there talk in quite derogatory terms about women, something I've not heard Benedict do. Anyway, I have no problem with a "professional"; in comparison the majority of the amateurs in there are so profoundly immature and unattractive.

livia would you ever date someone like benedict?

[Shaun]

I've not really got any problem with someone working in porn, I just think he's quite articulate and open-minded, and that's why I like him.

[Livia]

livia would you ever date someone like benedict?

I'd definitely date him. He's dirty weekend material... I doubt I'd take him home to meet my mother though, even if he does speak Hebrew.

[Vanessa]

I'd definitely date him. He's dirty weekend material... I doubt I'd take him home to meet my mother though, even if he does speak Hebrew.

:joker: I'd be jealous of all the other ladies! :tongue:

[Black Dagger]

I don't care what job he does, if he wants to stick his penis in somebody for a living and get paid for it, that is his prerogative.

He is one of my favourites because he comes across as open-minded and articulate and I really think he's somebody I can warm to this series. Like Shaun said above xD.

[Vanessa]

I don't care what job he does, if he wants to stick his penis in somebody for a living and get paid for it, that is his prerogative.

He is one of my favourites because he comes across as open-minded and articulate and I really think he's somebody I can warm to this series. Like Shaun said above xD.

:amazed::worship::worship:

[Livia]

I don't care what job he does, if he wants to stick his penis in somebody for a living and get paid for it, that is his prerogative.

He is one of my favourites because he comes across as open-minded and articulate and I really think he's somebody I can warm to this series. Like Shaun said above xD.

You and Shaun are right. The fact that he is articulate, obviously educated and very charming make him extremely attractive. If he had a nice face and a good body but was a gobsh1te, it'd be quite a different matter.

[Vanessa]

You and Shaun are right. The fact that he is articulate, obviously educated and very charming make him extremely attractive. If he had a nice face and a good body but was a gobsh1te, it'd be quite a different matter.

Yes! He has a great personality and looks amazing! Great combination! :lovedup:

[Kizzy]

Urgh, no I actually have a hard time taking in this 'acceptable face of porn' the sex industry is rife with criminality and exploitation.
It doe's not sit well with me, however articulate and attractive the guy is.

[thesheriff443]

his work is only one aspect of a person

[Bluerang1]

Besides the porn thing, I hate the teacher thing as well. He looks like he's talking down to people trying to understand and analyze them, like teachers do. Quite condenscending.

[alex_front2]

Urgh, no I actually have a hard time taking in this 'acceptable face of porn' the sex industry is rife with criminality and exploitation.
It doe's not sit well with me, however articulate and attractive the guy is.

Yes this is my dilema. Porn is degrading misogynistic exploitative mind warping and immoral. I stubbornly can't separate his choice of career from his good character.

[Vanessa]

his work is only one aspect of a person

Exactly! There's more to him than that! :blush:

[Patrick]

There is a picture on twitter of Darnell(bb9) getting a blow job and he is just sitting there. He is also in the porn that billi(bb8) made. :joker:

OMG! :shocked: THAT WAS ******ING BENEDICT?

I'VE WATCHED THAT MOVIE SO MANY TIMES. The one with Darnell and Billi Bhatti and some other guy?

SO THAT 'SOME OTHER GUY' WAS BENEDICT? This is mind blowing. The fact that that movie was about BB Housemates, and now he's went on to becoming one aswell. Irony. I love it.

[alex_front2]

I shall remain undecided for time being.

[Shaun]

LOL Lucas at us having identical posts

[Vanessa]

I shall remain undecided for time being.

I like that he's honest and open about his work. Why is it still taboo? Lots of people like adult movies. :blush:

[MTVN]

Yes this is my dilema. Porn is degrading misogynistic exploitative mind warping and immoral. I stubbornly can't separate his choice of career from his good character.

That's a bit of a narrow minded view on it

[Livia]

Yes this is my dilema. Porn is degrading misogynistic exploitative mind warping and immoral. I stubbornly can't separate his choice of career from his good character.

People still have the idea that the porn industry is exploitative, and I'm sure in a few areas it may be. But in the main, it's well-regulated. I don't see it as misogynistic, and far from being coerced into the seedy world of porn, the actresses are in control of what they do. Many producers and directors of porn are women. It's widely viewed by a large proportion of the public and really, I don't see it as unhealthy. If it offends you, steer clear of it.

[Vanessa]

That's a bit of a narrow minded view on it

Exactly! I don't get why it's still such a big deal! It's just a bit of fun! :shrug:

[karezza]

Benedict is this year's Aaron.

:hugesmile:

[vortex]

I like him, he seems very smart, I was shocked when the narrator said at the launch that he speaks spanish, french, german and hebrew all that plus his mother languange, 5 languages is quite impressive (he should prove it though) but overall he seems nice.

[Kizzy]

That's a bit of a narrow minded view on it

Why...benedict himself taught HSE and religious studies, I'm sure he would be the first to understand where some may have a problem with his new career choice from a moral or ethical perspective?...
It is also a criminal act, lets not forget.

[Vanessa]

Benedict is this year's Aaron.

:hugesmile:

Personality wise they're different. But hopefully he'll win like Aaron did! :amazed:

[Joe.]

Benedict is this year's Aaron.

:hugesmile:

...wouldn't go that far...

[Josy]

Why...benedict himself taught HSE and religious studies, I'm sure he would be the first to understand where some may have a problem with his new career choice from a moral or ethical perspective?...
It is also a criminal act, lets not forget.

What is?

[Black Dagger]

LOL Lucas at us having identical posts

I know, I didn't see until after I posted it and I was like oh lol.

[Black Dagger]

Why...benedict himself taught HSE and religious studies, I'm sure he would be the first to understand where some may have a problem with his new career choice from a moral or ethical perspective?...
It is also a criminal act, lets not forget.

What is? Pornography?

I mean, it's not a career choice I'd divulge into, nor would my family be proud of me if I did something like that, but I am sure Benedict had reasons for his career choice and he shouldn't be judged as a house-mate based on his porn history...

[MTVN]

Why...benedict himself taught HSE and religious studies, I'm sure he would be the first to understand where some may have a problem with his new career choice from a moral or ethical perspective?...
It is also a criminal act, lets not forget.

Well Livia summed it up pretty well; it's now quite well regulated, it's all consensual and women play a big part in the industry as directors and producers etc.

And it is not a criminal act at all

[fruit_cake]

the porn connections don't really bother me, but I do find it a bit seedy.

[Vanessa]

the porn connections don't really bother me, but I do find it a bit seedy.

It's consenting adults! I don't see the problem! :shrug:

[fruit_cake]

well he's probably a walking STI

[MTVN]

Eh I don't think so, porn stars normally take a lot of precautions with that and get tested regularly

[Vanessa]

Eh I don't think so, porn stars normally take a lot of precautions with that and get tested regularly

They use condoms as well, don't they? :blush:

[fruit_cake]

Eh I don't think so, porn stars normally take a lot of precautions with that and get tested regularly

well I don't know but they're bound to say that. Whether they do or not who knows. A lot of stuff can happen in the heat of the moment, and they have a lot of moments

[Jords]

When I first heard porn I imagined Benedict was gonna be a bit of a sleeze and that he thinks hes the dog's but actually hes come across really open-minded and down to earth.

1 of my early favourites for sure!

[MTVN]

They use condoms as well, don't they? :blush:

Umm generally not, no :p

[Vanessa]

Umm generally not, no :p

Oh well! At least they get tested regularly! Most people never do! :tongue:

[Shaun]

well I don't know but they're bound to say that. Whether they do or not who knows. A lot of stuff can happen in the heat of the moment, and they have a lot of moments

You have an in-depth knowledge of the porn industry then, or are you just basing this on "people who have sex are sluts lol"?

[Kizzy]

Well Livia summed it up pretty well; it's now quite well regulated, it's all consensual and women play a big part in the industry as directors and producers etc.

And it is not a criminal act at all

Some is...How do we know who or what is involved?
You make it sound so innocent, ok I will play along with your 'blue peter' perception.

[fruit_cake]

You have an in-depth knowledge of the porn industry then, or are you just basing this on "people who have sex are sluts lol"?

um I don't know much about the porn industry but it seems unlikely to me that your going to find a porn star who would admit they don't have regular STI checks.

Frankly that'd be a bit like a chef telling everyone they don't wipe their bottom properly, it probably happens all the time but nobody would ever know.

[Vanessa]

Some is...How do we know who or what is involved?
You make it sound so innocent, ok I will play along with your 'blue peter' perception.

It's consenting adults anyway. No one is forced to do anything. :blush:

[Livia]

........And it is not a criminal act at all

You're completely right MTVN, it is not a criminal act. It is a criminal act only when it is classed as "extreme" ie, it threatens someone's life, causes injury, involves necrophilia, beastility or includes anyone under the age of consent. But that's not what we're talking about. We're talking about consenting adults.

[Kizzy]

It's consenting adults anyway. No one is forced to do anything. :blush:

ok vanessa...

[Livia]

Oh well! At least they get tested regularly! Most people never do! :tongue:

It's their living, it's in their own best interests to be tested.

[Shanna]

Benedict is an early favourite for me now, quite possibly my winner. If nothing changes over the next few days, then it'll stay this way.

I don't care what he does for a living. He's handsome, intelligent, open-minded and from what I can see, has a great personality. That'll do for me :)

[MTVN]

Some is...How do we know who or what is involved?
You make it sound so innocent, ok I will play along with your 'blue peter' perception.

Sorry please excuse my naivety, I bow to your great wisdom

[Vanessa]

Benedict is an early favourite for me now, quite possibly my winner. If nothing changes over the next few days, then it'll stay this way.

I don't care what he does for a living. He's handsome, intelligent, open-minded and from what I can see, has a great personality. That'll do for me :)

Benedict to win! :dance:

[Kizzy]

Sorry please excuse my naivety, I bow to your great wisdom

No need to be rude... I don't agree with it, why that is frowned upon is beyond me.... Each to their own.
For someone so open minded you seen a bit dismissive of my opinion on this topic MTVN, lets agree to differ :)

[MTVN]

No need to be rude... I don't agree with it, why that is frowned upon is beyond me.... Each to their own.
For someone so open minded you seen a bit dismissive of my opinion on this topic MTVN, lets agree to differ :)

Well I thought your "I will play along with your 'blue peter' perception" comment was a bit rude and condescending

[Iceman]

I think he's great, teacher to porn star. Very intelligent and genuine too from what we've seen.

[Kizzy]

Well I thought your "I will play along with your 'blue peter' perception" comment was a bit rude and condescending

did you? my apologies...It was not intentional. Can you say the same?

[Tym]

I think his heart's in the right place. Did you hear the reason he gives to nominate Scott? You can kind of see Scott coming across as pompous, and the audience could turn against him (although I thought he was talking about the may or not love for Aron). And also did you see when Chris and Lydia were complaining about Rebecca and her glutonny? He didn't join in, or leave, but he did seem to be genuinely worried about her eating habits.

And I mentioned one poster mentioning Porn is mysoginistic...eh men are being taken advantage of as well...

[G1dds]

He genuinely is a super lovely guy, who is smart, intelligent and for being a stripper And porn star is totally respectful to all ladies and has time for all of them regardless of what they look like. He has my vote to win :)