how many American viewers do we have?

[fruit_cake]

I was reading the 'are we anti-american' thread, it occured to me that we have quite a few posters from the states these days following our BB. Just wondering how many/who they were tick the poll if you so wish!

[Patrick]

The only person that would hit that last option would be Osama Bin Laden - I'm sorry but that has to be the most pointless Poll Answer, ever.

[Smithy]

Bin Laden is dead Patrick

[fruit_cake]

The only person that would hit that last option would be Osama Bin Laden - I'm sorry but that has to be the most pointless Poll Answer, ever.

hmm what's he going to tick it with, death power? :tongue:

[smeagol]

The last option on the poll is handy for aliens. im sure if they wanted to study us humans big brother would be ideal. must be one boggle eyed alien from planet blob lurking on here as someone has voted that already lol

[ChristmasNeeve]

Other - Ireland

Your new avatar is creepy Smeagol

[smeagol]

Other - Ireland

Your new avatar is creepy Smeagol

haha i know. are we allowed naughty ones ? as i have soem funny ones lol

[swinearefine]

Amurrica

[WozMan]

Other - ireland

[ChristmasNeeve]

haha i know. are we allowed naughty ones ? as i have soem funny ones lol

lol, depends how naughty they are, you can PM them to me first if you like :laugh:

[lime]

Other ,I'm South African living in Ireland

[smartalec2718]

America! And proud of it! But also quite jealous of your BB :tongue:

[Gillian-73]

Britain

[fruit_cake]

America! And proud of it! But also quite jealous of your BB :tongue:

do you get UK tv over there, how do you watch it?

[Kazanne]

I am British,but my husband is American,my brother lives in America,so we have a lot of American relatives.

[DigitalMethod]

Canada!

http://i54.tinypic.com/2lbdsvq.jpg

[Omah]

I live in the UK

[Cherry Christmas]

Ireland but I live in UK

[ff10wakka]

I am from America as well. We don't get your tv stations but there are websites that stream the content live that I tend to watch. If I miss it then I will just download the torrent.

[Marcus.]

i live in the uk

[Indy]

do you get UK tv over there, how do you watch it?

YT and streaming sites. The highlight show airs at 4pm Eastern time, and that plus BOTS is usually start showing up by 6.

[wendywillow]

America...true the UK BB is superior to ours -sniff- (although ours can get exciting at times with the scheming etc and it's nice to have 24 hour feeds) but the UK BB is a lot more fun with the challenges and keeping the housemates busy

[King Gizzard]

247

maybe 248

[Bluerang1]

USA! But I used to live in London :)

[fruit_cake]

247

maybe 248

that many people watch BB? :shocked:

[MatthewS]

Other - Canada



Canada!



:xyxwave:

[Mokka]

I'm Canadian, watching on youtube for past 5 seasons. There are usually a min. of two uploaders every season that post BB and BOTS.
I also used a proxy and facebook last year to vote in the final!!! I don't know how Brits feel about this. Am I breaking an unwritten code by voting as not a member of the British Public???

[dyfed]

I am Welsh living in Barbados.

[flamingGalah!]

I'm Australian but now live in the UK...

[spatulaqueen27]

Other - Canada

[Callum]

I live in Britain but I'm half American.

[MatthewS]

I'm actually surprised by the amount of Canadians, well done guys ;)

[dyfed]

I'm Canadian, watching on youtube for past 5 seasons. There are usually a min. of two uploaders every season that post BB and BOTS.
I also used a proxy and facebook last year to vote in the final!!! I don't know how Brits feel about this. Am I breaking an unwritten code by voting as not a member of the British Public???
I tried that last year,but couldn't get it done.

[ChristmasNeeve]

I am Welsh living in Barbados.

Oh lucky you

[iRyan]

I'm American, as most of you probably know.

[Yayita]

I'm American :)

[Yayita]

I'm Canadian, watching on youtube for past 5 seasons. There are usually a min. of two uploaders every season that post BB and BOTS.
I also used a proxy and facebook last year to vote in the final!!! I don't know how Brits feel about this. Am I breaking an unwritten code by voting as not a member of the British Public???

Oh Snap, you voted?????

[Yayita]

This forum is very nice and international.. that rocks!

[smartalec2718]

Yeah there are a couple of uploaders that go out of their way to avoid copyright stuff and they keep making new accounts, etc. It's really great of them, I wouldn't be able to watch otherwise.

Although I was in London for the first 10 days or so of this series, so that was nice :tongue: First time I've ever watched BBUK on TV as it airs!

[fruit_cake]

I never knew there were so many Americans watching, they're almost outnumbering the British in the poll :amazed:

[dyfed]

You have international members from around the world....

[fruit_cake]

yeah it's like the united nations :laugh:

[Yayita]

yeah it's like the united nations :laugh:

I like BB UK more than BB USA sometimes because the US version gets so hateful fast and its all about manipulation and forming aliances. I like the UKs restriction on nomination talk and also the highlight shows and eviction shows. The US doesnt do daily highlights and the people dont get as involved.

[Indy]

Of all the things the US version does differently, the worst part is that one person nominates and the rest of the house votes. It's basically Survivor with climate control. I'd love to see them do a season the UK way - everyone nominates, the public votes. The live feed viewers get rabid as it is when they're powerless. I'd love to see them turned loose on the actual game.

[Eosvox]

America! And proud of it! But also quite jealous of your BB :tongue:

the UK's version really is better, isn't it? Iv'e thought so for years..My only bitch and, it probably works reversely, is how we (in the US) can't watch the vids on the channel 5 site or on Facebook..

[Eosvox]

my favorite difference with the UK version is no noms talk...

[Mokka]

I tried that last year,but couldn't get it done.

I used tunnelbear. Its free uptill a certain amount of usage per month.

[Yayita]

Of all the things the US version does differently, the worst part is that one person nominates and the rest of the house votes. It's basically Survivor with climate control. I'd love to see them do a season the UK way - everyone nominates, the public votes. The live feed viewers get rabid as it is when they're powerless. I'd love to see them turned loose on the actual game.

completely agree! but they dont let the public vote because the good looking ones would always win. but yeah i would love it if they did it big like the uk, show, highlights, audince vote etc..

[dyfed]

I used tunnelbear. Its free uptill a certain amount of usage per month.
I will have to see if I could use it....thanks.:xyxwave:

[Macie Lightfoot]

Of all the things the US version does differently, the worst part is that one person nominates and the rest of the house votes. It's basically Survivor with climate control. I'd love to see them do a season the UK way - everyone nominates, the public votes. The live feed viewers get rabid as it is when they're powerless. I'd love to see them turned loose on the actual game.

It's just how the US works though. BB1 showed that the way the US votes, the show wouldn't be good. Just like with Glass House now.

[hideki]

Canada here.

[Iamkontroll]

I'm an American viewer, and I have to say I have always preferred the UK version. It's just better in countless ways :) Just love you English

[pcro]

Canada via youtube. So much better than the US version, which I have watched since the start. Canada is getting its own version finally but unfortunately it will be using the US format.

[DigitalMethod]

:xyxwave:
:wavey: Im from the GTA as well. :spin:

[BBfanUSA]

Of all the things the US version does differently, the worst part is that one person nominates and the rest of the house votes. It's basically Survivor with climate control. I'd love to see them do a season the UK way - everyone nominates, the public votes. The live feed viewers get rabid as it is when they're powerless. I'd love to see them turned loose on the actual game.

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!! We tried that Season 1 and the public evicted the entertaining hgs first and the most boring hgs were left. Even if they did vote to save the attractive male christian dogooder would always win. and if they were a douchebag America wouldn't know it since they would be edited to be a nice guy.

Jeff is a GREAT example of this.

Now I do watch the UK version. I do like the evictions but don't like some of the editing. I don't like it with them just talking about random stuff. Nominations should be discussed. But I don't want it being done 24/7.

[MartianMark]

US - East Coast.

BBUK is far more entertaining than our version. Hopefully someday we might adopt a similar format.

[acinca]

I'm in America. This is my first season watching the UK BB. I'm totally hooked, I like it better then the US version for sure. (Of course come next week I'll be hooked on the US version as well ;) )

[kellybsblover]

Brazilian living in America but my heart has been British for years. I visited the UK and lived there for 3 months 5 years ago and it was the best time of my life. I love all things British (like our dear Rodrigo did in the BB house).

[kellybsblover]

I find that I enjoy both BB UK/US. I kind of like BB US a bit better because I like the strategizing- I HATE the producer Grodner- she carries the game in favor of her favorites but the show is still pretty good.
I like BB UK because I do find it entertaining and I do like the fact that BB is a character in the house.

[Scotty07]

Rather not say.:devil:

[Jords]

wow Im shocked how many are American :amazed:

[Jords]

Does the FB voting let you guys vote?

[Mokka]

Does the FB voting let you guys vote?
No, when you enter fb with a North American IP, the vote button isn't even available. That's why I used a proxy last year. Even then its a labour of love to do it due to exchange rates charged to your visa. I only voted in the finally last year.

p.s. I love the photo you have of lyd and ben after bots. Super envious

[Jords]

No, when you enter fb with a North American IP, the vote button isn't even available. That's why I used a proxy last year. Even then its a labour of love to do it due to exchange rates charged to your visa. I only voted in the finally last year.

p.s. I love the photo you have of lyd and ben after bots. Super envious

aw shame! And thanks wish they were both still in the house :(

[BBUKAUSFAN]

australia

[billy123]

wow Im shocked how many are American :amazed:There arent relatively its just 90 percent dont care about these threads.

[swinearefine]

Does the FB voting let you guys vote?

I couldn't vote during BB12, I could during CBB9, and now I can't again for BB13.

[kellybsblover]

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!! We tried that Season 1 and the public evicted the entertaining hgs first and the most boring hgs were left. Even if they did vote to save the attractive male christian dogooder would always win. and if they were a douchebag America wouldn't know it since they would be edited to be a nice guy.

Jeff is a GREAT example of this.

Now I do watch the UK version. I do like the evictions but don't like some of the editing. I don't like it with them just talking about random stuff. Nominations should be discussed. But I don't want it being done 24/7.
Perfect comment. I absolutely HATE Jeff- his sense of entitlement last season and Grodner covering up for his BS on feeds was just too much. The fast forward when he was eliminated is one of the best BB episodes I have ever seen... What the Producers did to save Jordan/Rachel was pathetic.

[Buck]

Other - Germany
Hallo Freunde :wavey:

[toronto_matt]

i know for a fact bbuk has alot of canadian viewers, forget the americans

[ElProximo]

Canada here.

It was one helluva trick when I had to get live-feeds or even find episodes.

Toronto Matt is right - there are a lot of Canadian viewers. We did not have our *BB and plenty of us also lost interest (or never had) in the superficial American version.

*Trivia: Canada actually did have an original 'BB' which was called 'The Loft' and might have been one of the first ever versions anywhere.
The Loft featured obnoxious disrespectful housemates (loftmates?) probably years ahead of its time.
I think it was canceled after 1 season?

** It turns out Canada is actually getting it's own Big Brother. At first glance it appears to be a cheap American-wannabe version (??) body-shavers and bikini girls playing 'summer pool party'??

(I was living in the UK for BB1 (and some later ones) hence the lifelong addiction).

Happy Canada Day

[Yayita]

i know for a fact bbuk has alot of canadian viewers, forget the americans

Toronto Matt and El Proximo, why "Forget the Americans" and call our TV "Cheap" and the rest of your negative comments. While I agree that the American BB leaves alot to be desired, you dont have to generalize and speak ill. This is why some Americans believe Canadians are jealous and bitter towards their big brother to the south.

One more thing, you too are American OK, we both inhabit the North American continent so by defenition Canadians are also Americans..

Cheers And Happy 4th of July tomorrow!

[ElProximo]

call our TV "Cheap" and

I did not intend to be negative about Americans or America. What I did want to say is that the American BB is 'superficial'.

[well, in fairness, many of them are to some degree]

It was Canadian BB i called 'Cheap' and 'American wannabe' (which is worse, a cheap version of a superficial version).

Here is the thing: I believe most Americans would be the first to say BBUSA really IS a superficial (orientated, focused,) version. Americans in the USA would say that.
But I was more critical of the Canadian version(s).

[Marc]

Wow I fair few, I thought it'll be more like 3:1 ratio

[fruit_cake]

I'm amazed by the poll results, quite astounding really I thought it would be about 4:1 British but it appears we are in a minority when you add in the 'other' category.

[Gillian-73]

247

maybe 248

that many people watch BB? :shocked:

Haha :laugh3: that made me laugh fruity

[WozMan]

Voting out big characters is just as big a problem in the UK as anywhere. The vote to save only really kicks in when it's 3 or more HMs.

I watched one season of the American one and hated the voting structure and NONSTOP noms talk. The whole bloody show was competitions and noms talk. I much prefer UK as it is PERSONALITY based.

I really do wish they posted up a load of rambling chats in the website. If people don't like that sort of thing they wouldn't have to watch it. I would just LOVVVVEEEE to have the option there though!

[Yayita]

I did not intend to be negative about Americans or America. What I did want to say is that the American BB is 'superficial'.

[well, in fairness, many of them are to some degree]

It was Canadian BB i called 'Cheap' and 'American wannabe' (which is worse, a cheap version of a superficial version).

Here is the thing: I believe most Americans would be the first to say BBUSA really IS a superficial (orientated, focused,) version. Americans in the USA would say that.
But I was more critical of the Canadian version(s).

Then we are on the same page, BB USA is entertaining but I admit it is superficial and would love it to be more like the UK version.... Sorry if I misunderstood.

[Joe404]

Other - Sweden

[dyfed]

I did not intend to be negative about Americans or America. What I did want to say is that the American BB is 'superficial'.

[well, in fairness, many of them are to some degree]

It was Canadian BB i called 'Cheap' and 'American wannabe' (which is worse, a cheap version of a superficial version).

Here is the thing: I believe most Americans would be the first to say BBUSA really IS a superficial (orientated, focused,) version. Americans in the USA would say that.
But I was more critical of the Canadian version(s).
Good word to describe BBUS,the whole show seems to be in the control of the tv station,always gives the impression it's fixed in some way.

[dyfed]

Voting out big characters is just as big a problem in the UK as anywhere. The vote to save only really kicks in when it's 3 or more HMs.

I watched one season of the American one and hated the voting structure and NONSTOP noms talk. The whole bloody show was competitions and noms talk. I much prefer UK as it is PERSONALITY based.

I really do wish they posted up a load of rambling chats in the website. If people don't like that sort of thing they wouldn't have to watch it. I would just LOVVVVEEEE to have the option there though!
Yes Yes Yes,my words exactly..

[Yayita]

Yes Yes Yes,my words exactly..

Completely agree, but i like the challenges better in the american version and the power of veto. Maybe the UK version can use a veto vote given to a housemate who wins a competition once a week.

[dyfed]

Oh lucky you

I know.:cool::cool::cool:

[BBfanUSA]

Voting out big characters is just as big a problem in the UK as anywhere. The vote to save only really kicks in when it's 3 or more HMs.

I watched one season of the American one and hated the voting structure and NONSTOP noms talk. The whole bloody show was competitions and noms talk. I much prefer UK as it is PERSONALITY based.

I really do wish they posted up a load of rambling chats in the website. If people don't like that sort of thing they wouldn't have to watch it. I would just LOVVVVEEEE to have the option there though!

I think there was a few clips of that during BB11. like for example some hgs were punished for breaking food restrictions. Like Jeff came out into the backyard and said that he had an extra day of slop for sipping on some Gatorade (something like Luzcozade). Kevin got repremanded for eating 1 grape as well (He got an extra day of slop).

BBUSA isn't afraid of punishments, He just rarely has to.

[dyfed]

Completely agree, but i like the challenges better in the american version and the power of veto. Maybe the UK version can use a veto vote given to a housemate who wins a competition once a week.
A great idea,why can't the producers in BBUK come up with ideas like that,you would think,BBUK/BBUS would take the best from both shows to make it better...still love BB though.:dance:

[WozMan]

I think there was a few clips of that during BB11. like for example some hgs were punished for breaking food restrictions.....

BBUSA isn't afraid of punishments, He just rarely has to.

I think you are refering to a different post. I said nothing about punishments:conf:

[dyfed]

I think there was a few clips of that during BB11. like for example some hgs were punished for breaking food restrictions. Like Jeff came out into the backyard and said that he had an extra day of slop for sipping on some Gatorade (something like Luzcozade). Kevin got repremanded for eating 1 grape as well (He got an extra day of slop).

BBUSA isn't afraid of punishments, He just rarely has to.

I see you are supporting,The Glass House,I have never heard of it,is it any good?
That's the best about BBUS,they can really hand out the punishment, wouldn't it be funny to see some of the BBUK go on the BBUS...can you imagine Becky on slop....

[dyfed]

aw shame! And thanks wish they were both still in the house :(
Me too,such great personality's to watch,in the words of Micheal Jackson,Gone too soon.

[Yayita]

A great idea,why can't the producers in BBUK come up with ideas like that,you would think,BBUK/BBUS would take the best from both shows to make it better...still love BB though.:dance:

yes, i guess you and i will have to create the ultimate big brother mixing up the best from both shows :)

those fools have no idea :dance:

[InOne]

Lower East Side Manhattan

[BBfanUSA]

I think you are refering to a different post. I said nothing about punishments:conf:

Oh I was awnsering something in case someone asked if there's punishments on the US version

and if you haven't ever seen BBUSA before (For those who haven't). You'll hardly hear BB talking he only usually talks once a season on the highlight shows. But if you watch the feeds you can hear him all the time. (Mostly it's always commands like Jess, Please come to the DR or Check Your Microphone. But he gives out some random facts if the hgs are bored/ or he wants to add to a convo like last season the hgs were talking about something and BB said "That's what she said" at the perfect time)

[fruit_cake]

so the BB USA doesn't have a public vote? how bizarre

[LemonJam]

Guernsey mate.

[MatthewS]

This is why some Americans believe Canadians are jealous and bitter towards their big brother to the south.



I can assure you, Canada is not Jealous of America lol. We're quite happy here ;)

Truth be told, I think it's the other way around. I can think of a lot of reasons why Americans probably should be jealous of Canada. But, I'd be hard pressed to come up with as many the other way around....

*not trying to be a d*ck, honest debate ;)*





Another Matt from Toronto? :wavey:

[dyfed]

so the BB USA doesn't have a public vote? how bizarre
Easier to fix the outcome....:devil:

[Roy Mars III]

US BB is much better

[BBfanUSA]

so the BB USA doesn't have a public vote? how bizarre

we do just not to evict a hg. instead we choose what snacks to give to those on slop restrictions, we choose some of the competitions, we vote back in an evicted hg. And at the end of the season we give our favorite hg $25,000 a separate prize from the main prize (500,000 dollars) which is decided by a jury of the last 7 evicted hgs from that season. They choose the winner out of two people.

[Indy]

so the BB USA doesn't have a public vote? how bizarre

The only thing US BB has in common with UK BB is the house. They don't do daily tasks, instead they have one to choose a head of household (the only person allowed to nominate), one for food and/or luxuries (most weeks, half the house isn't allowed to eat real food, only "slop", a survivalist protein gruel that apparently tastes terrible and causes gastric distress), then one for the power of veto (only 6 people allowed to compete - HoH, the 2 nominees, and 3 chosen at random), where the winner is allowed to save and replace one nominee or leave it as it stands. 3 days with competitions, one day for voting and eviction, the other 3 days are nothing but strategy, backstabbing and whining.

The final 2 are determined by a 2 day series of endurance competitions, and all the evicted housemates choose the winner from the final 2.

[MatthewS]

Agreed. The only similarities is that they share the name, and both revolve around people living together in a house. Everything else is different. Never could get into BBUS personally, the whole process is unappealing to me.

[Mokka]

One more thing, you too are American OK, we both inhabit the North American continent so by defenition Canadians are also Americans..



I think you will find that Canadians are North Americans in the sense that Britian is part of Europe. We certainly are not 'American', and we just celebrated our own National Holiday on July 1st, so HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!

[Yayita]

I can assure you, Canada is not Jealous of America lol. We're quite happy here ;)

Truth be told, I think it's the other way around. I can think of a lot of reasons why Americans probably should be jealous of Canada. But, I'd be hard pressed to come up with as many the other way around....

*not trying to be a d*ck, honest debate ;)*

Another Matt from Toronto? :wavey:

Matty, ive been to canada many times and love it and yes you have many things far better than the US. But I did encounter some intelectual wanabee douche bags from Toronto university talking smack about the US for no reason and it seemed they were bitter. Now I am not the average american traveller with the fanny pack, sandals and socks, looking for a McDonalds... I love my country but am very objective about its shortcomings and how awefull some american travellers behave abroad. But there is no need for belittlleling other peoples nationalities, it is uncalled for and sounds like jealousy, if your happy in your place, there is no need to tear somebody elses down.

Surely there must be something positive you can say, I dont thnk its that hard pressed :wink:

[Yayita]

I think you will find that Canadians are North Americans in the sense that Britian is part of Europe. We certainly are not 'American', and we just celebrated our own National Holiday on July 1st, so HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!

You are north american, I am quite educated and know about Canada Day and its history, Ive been there for the celebration as well....Happy Canada Day to you sir.

[MatthewS]

Matty, ive been to canada many times and love it and yes you have many things far better than the US. But I did encounter some intelectual wanabee douche bags from Toronto university talking smack about the US for no reason and it seemed they were bitter. Now I am not the average american traveller with the fanny pack, sandals and socks, looking for a McDonalds... I love my country but am very objective about its shortcomings and how awefull some american travellers behave abroad. But there is no need for belittlleling other peoples nationalities, it is uncalled for and sounds like jealousy, if your happy in your place, there is no need to tear somebody elses down.

Surely there must be something positive you can say, I dont thnk its that hard pressed :wink:

I've also been to the US many, many times, and we are very similar in a lot of ways. I certainly didn't mean to come across sounding like I was against America or anything of that nature, and I spologize if it appeared as such. Its a beautiful country and I've met a lot of great people there that I'm happy to consider friends. I don't agree with a lot of things that are done there (your foreign policy, health care, gun control, etc), but that's all good, I'm sure people don't agree with a lot of things we do in Canada as well. The people are what matter most, not the elected officials pushing paper at the top.

Sorry to hear about your experience at U of T. That was my school and in many diciplines its regarded as the top educational institution in the country, so hearing these short sighted comments is concering. Are you sure they were U of T students and not just protesters?

[fruit_cake]

The only thing US BB has in common with UK BB is the house. They don't do daily tasks, instead they have one to choose a head of household (the only person allowed to nominate), one for food and/or luxuries (most weeks, half the house isn't allowed to eat real food, only "slop", a survivalist protein gruel that apparently tastes terrible and causes gastric distress), then one for the power of veto (only 6 people allowed to compete - HoH, the 2 nominees, and 3 chosen at random), where the winner is allowed to save and replace one nominee or leave it as it stands. 3 days with competitions, one day for voting and eviction, the other 3 days are nothing but strategy, backstabbing and whining.

The final 2 are determined by a 2 day series of endurance competitions, and all the evicted housemates choose the winner from the final 2.

Agreed. The only similarities is that they share the name, and both revolve around people living together in a house. Everything else is different. Never could get into BBUS personally, the whole process is unappealing to me.

interesting, the Spanish BB is pretty much the same as the UK one. This year they had someone who paid 50000 euros in a bid on E-bay to get into the show, turns out he's on trial for robbery now :laugh:

[daniel-lewis-1985]

:o there are 40 Americans here? I thought there were about 3 lol.

[Yayita]

I've also been to the US many, many times, and we are very similar in a lot of ways. I certainly didn't mean to come across sounding like I was against America or anything of that nature, and I spologize if it appeared as such. Its a beautiful country and I've met a lot of great people there that I'm happy to consider friends. I don't agree with a lot of things that are done there (your foreign policy, health care, gun control, etc), but that's all good, I'm sure people don't agree with a lot of things we do in Canada as well. The people are what matter most, not the elected officials pushing paper at the top.

Sorry to hear about your experience at U of T. That was my school and in many diciplines its regarded as the top educational institution in the country, so hearing these short sighted comments is concering. Are you sure they were U of T students and not just protesters?

Trust me, ever since I've been in Spain I am able to compare the policies and healthcare.. way better in europe!!! No comparison really and the US has a lot to learn. Wow you went to U of T? Yes they were from the University a few friends and I decided to do some backpacking and U of T rents out the dorms in the summer. We stayed there a few days and met some wonderful people and some not so wonderfull, but I guess its the same everywhere.

[ElProximo]

Good word to describe BBUS,the whole show seems to be in the control of the tv station,always gives the impression it's fixed in some way.

It is. Most people don't know that. I may or may not have some good reasons to know this.
Let's just put it this way. American TV geeks my know that American Gameshows eventually became strictly regulated (after a few schemes were caught out).
I think there was a movie about it too. $64,000 question. Basically all games have to register, get audited etc.

BBUSA is classified as a recurring drama. a 'Soap Opera'. It is, technically speaking, a scripted reality show which can be rewritten as it goes along. There is ZERO obligation for them to follow any rules.

Anyways Happy Fourth of July to our American friends.

*and we can all agree Toronto sucks and especially their American Jr universities 'intellectuals'. Booooooooooo

U-S-A...U..S..A... U..S..A... America.. **** ya!

[Indy]

It is. Most people don't know that. I may or may not have some good reasons to know this.
Let's just put it this way. American TV geeks my know that American Gameshows eventually became strictly regulated (after a few schemes were caught out).
I think there was a movie about it too. $64,000 question. Basically all games have to register, get audited etc.

BBUSA is classified as a recurring drama. a 'Soap Opera'. It is, technically speaking, a scripted reality show which can be rewritten as it goes along. There is ZERO obligation for them to follow any rules.

Anyways Happy Fourth of July to our American friends.

*and we can all agree Toronto sucks and especially their American Jr universities 'intellectuals'. Booooooooooo

U-S-A...U..S..A... U..S..A... America.. **** ya!

BBUS changed gradually, and the year the sr producer "retired" and someone else took over, was the year the real changes happened (aka the year of Evel Dick). That was the year the alleged twist was people ending up surprised in the house with their enemies. Except, it came out later, the winner and his enemy (daughter) auditioned together and rode together to the first day of filming in the same BB provided limo. They knew from the start they'd be in together, and had worked out a code in advance for her brother to send them letters from home to tell them who to trust and who not to trust in the house.

[MatthewS]

*and we can all agree Toronto sucks and especially their American Jr universities 'intellectuals'. Booooooooooo


Harsh :shocked:

[Carniala]

Toronto Matt and El Proximo, why "Forget the Americans" and call our TV "Cheap" and the rest of your negative comments. While I agree that the American BB leaves alot to be desired, you dont have to generalize and speak ill. This is why some Americans believe Canadians are jealous and bitter towards their big brother to the south.

One more thing, you too are American OK, we both inhabit the North American continent so by defenition Canadians are also Americans..

Cheers And Happy 4th of July tomorrow!

I am Canadian too, but certainly not American, as the term has been stolen by the USA.


In Quebec we had the French version of BB, called Loft story for many years, not my type of show a bit weird, I can't say why, it was kind of over the top, but it was popular and it kind of evolved into another concept for couple match making, guys living in a house and girls living in a house next door, and the final guy and girl went on a vacation and won one of the houses, it is still an active show, extremely popular and very magazine oriented, weddings and divorce the whole craziness of it. LOL.

Does anyone know when the Canadian BB will be and broadcaster?

[DanielLuis]

Im portuguese :)

[cell]

I am Canadian. I can deffinetly say I am super jelous of the soithern USA's weather...
I don't know when Canadian BB will start but it will air on Slice (a womens network) they air a lot of shows online, so maybe they will air BB, and maybe be can force them to go UK format!

[dyfed]

BBUS changed gradually, and the year the sr producer "retired" and someone else took over, was the year the real changes happened (aka the year of Evel Dick). That was the year the alleged twist was people ending up surprised in the house with their enemies. Except, it came out later, the winner and his enemy (daughter) auditioned together and rode together to the first day of filming in the same BB provided limo. They knew from the start they'd be in together, and had worked out a code in advance for her brother to send them letters from home to tell them who to trust and who not to trust in the house.
It puts me off watching,wish is was like BBUK.
OMG,I just had a thought,please don't tell me The Amazing Race and Survivor are a soap and the producers control who will win?

[dyfed]

I am Canadian too, but certainly not American, as the term has been stolen by the USA.


In Quebec we had the French version of BB, called Loft story for many years, not my type of show a bit weird, I can't say why, it was kind of over the top, but it was popular and it kind of evolved into another concept for couple match making, guys living in a house and girls living in a house next door, and the final guy and girl went on a vacation and won one of the houses, it is still an active show, extremely popular and very magazine oriented, weddings and divorce the whole craziness of it. LOL.

Does anyone know when the Canadian BB will be and broadcaster?
I get a couple of Canadian TV stations,just hope it's the same format as the BBUK.

[dyfed]

I am Canadian. I can deffinetly say I am super jelous of the soithern USA's weather...
I don't know when Canadian BB will start but it will air on Slice (a womens network) they air a lot of shows online, so maybe they will air BB, and maybe be can force them to go UK format!
Let's hope so.

[Livia]

Happy Independence day to all our US FMs.

[dyfed]

It is. Most people don't know that. I may or may not have some good reasons to know this.
Let's just put it this way. American TV geeks my know that American Gameshows eventually became strictly regulated (after a few schemes were caught out).
I think there was a movie about it too. $64,000 question. Basically all games have to register, get audited etc.

BBUSA is classified as a recurring drama. a 'Soap Opera'. It is, technically speaking, a scripted reality show which can be rewritten as it goes along. There is ZERO obligation for them to follow any rules.

Anyways Happy Fourth of July to our American friends.

*and we can all agree Toronto sucks and especially their American Jr universities 'intellectuals'. Booooooooooo

U-S-A...U..S..A... U..S..A... America.. **** ya!
I knew it......:devil::devil: if only they would copy BBUK format,are all their reality shows fixed,The Bachelor,Survivor,Amazing Race and so on,I know, I am a reality freak,:blush:but if they are,it's really going to burst my bubble,:bawling::bawling:

[Pronshi]

Ireland

[dyfed]

Happy 4th July to all our American friends.
I have just returned from a two week holiday in Florida,love your country and the shopping is amazing,compared to where I live....

[Yayita]

Harsh :shocked:

Its ok Matt, I'm cool with it:wavey:

On to more important things.... When will I be able to get you to replace Caroline with a Deana picture? :whistle:

[Yayita]

I am Canadian too, but certainly not American, as the term has been stolen by the USA.


In Quebec we had the French version of BB, called Loft story for many years, not my type of show a bit weird, I can't say why, it was kind of over the top, but it was popular and it kind of evolved into another concept for couple match making, guys living in a house and girls living in a house next door, and the final guy and girl went on a vacation and won one of the houses, it is still an active show, extremely popular and very magazine oriented, weddings and divorce the whole craziness of it. LOL.

Does anyone know when the Canadian BB will be and broadcaster?


Sounds campy LOL, have any of the winning couples had children and are still together?

Thanks for the Independance Day cheer, happy 4th to you all. I wish I could go BBQing out on a nice patio deck somewhere... Oh well, Im stuck in Madrid for now :)

[Yayita]

Ireland

I love the Irish accent, its my fave. The more subtle ones like the actor Gabriel Byrnes... did you see that series called In Treatment on HBO?

[erinp5]

happy 4th of july.

[ChristmasNeeve]

I never realised we had that many American forum members :love:

[fruit_cake]

Sounds campy LOL, have any of the winning couples had children and are still together?

Thanks for the Independance Day cheer, happy 4th to you all. I wish I could go BBQing out on a nice patio deck somewhere... Oh well, Im stuck in Madrid for now :)

Madrid, infierno en verano, infierno en invierno jejeje

[Yayita]

Madrid, infierno en verano, infierno en invierno jejeje

Si Fruitcake, hace muchisimo calor aqui, pero esta semana se ha refrescado un poco. Pero creo que la temperatura es mas caliente que UK si? Allí siempre está nublado y lluvioso?

[wendywillow]

BB USA is not fixed per se, a lot of "coaching" can go on in the diary room and some of the competitions can be geared towards certain people, they try to cover it up sometimes but it always comes out. The main difference is the voting is by the contestants so major alliances/betrayals etc. (the tv show itself is only so so but the feeds can be amazing at times) I like them both in different ways, i wish the US would adopt the daily tasks from the UK, oh and your host is much better than ours (sorry julie chen) at least is was when Davina was doing it....

[Yayita]

BB USA is not fixed per se, a lot of "coaching" can go on in the diary room and some of the competitions can be geared towards certain people, they try to cover it up sometimes but it always comes out. The main difference is the voting is by the contestants so major alliances/betrayals etc. (the tv show itself is only so so but the feeds can be amazing at times) I like them both in different ways, i wish the US would adopt the daily tasks from the UK, oh and your host is much better than ours (sorry julie chen) at least is was when Davina was doing it....

Wendy I like Julie personally. but she is too stiff as a host, I would love it if they revamped the entire show and get a new host as well.

[fruit_cake]

Si Fruitcake, hace muchisimo calor aqui, pero esta semana se ha refrescado un poco. Pero creo que la temperatura es mas caliente que UK si? Allí siempre está nublado y lluvioso?

el tiempo aqui es para morirse, no hace mas que llover. Es como si fuera invierno :bawling: aunque la verdad es que tampoco me viene bien el calor, como lo que hace en Madrid en pleno verano jeje. No se si nos dejaran chatear en castellano aqui en este foro, supongo que no

[InOne]

I love it when you type Spanish fruity :evilgrin:

[Yayita]

el tiempo aqui es para morirse, no hace mas que llover. Es como si fuera invierno :bawling: aunque la verdad es que tampoco me viene bien el calor, como lo que hace en Madrid en pleno verano jeje. No se si nos dejaran chatear en castellano aqui en este foro, supongo que no

Ostras Fruitcake, pero si hablas español como española.. eres española seguro!! Yo tampoco tolero muy bien el calor, menos mal que dura 3 mesesillos y ya viene el otoño. Aqui la gente se lia a ostias verbales, ya se meteran con nosotras por hablar en Español jajajaja

[MatthewS]

Wendy I like Julie personally. but she is too stiff as a host, I would love it if they revamped the entire show and get a new host as well.

Agreed she's so stiff. I don't like Brian really (especially compared to Davina), but at least he's fun and cheeky. Julie is all about business, she always looks like she's in a meeting.

[fruit_cake]

I love it when you type Spanish fruity :evilgrin:

:joker:

[Yayita]

Agreed she's so stiff. I don't like Brian really (especially compared to Davina), but at least he's fun and cheeky. Julie is all about business, she always looks like she's in a meeting.

Yes, even her clothes are like office wear and her stance as well, we need some young blood in there!

[dyfed]

Yes, even her clothes are like office wear and her stance as well, we need some young blood in there!
So true,she's boring,:sleep::sleep::sleep: