Housemates nominating Eileen because of her age

[Vanessa]

WTF She's far from old. You'd think she was 90 by the way they go on about her age. :nono:

[Northern Monkey]

It's just an excuse for an easy nom.

[Vanessa]

It's just an excuse for an easy nom.

Urgh, it really pisses me off. And she's a better housemate than they'll ever be.

[Mokka]

shouldn't be allowed as an excuse anymore than a nom for race, gender or sexual preference would be.

[Niamh.]

shouldn't be allowed as an excuse anymore than a nom for race, gender or sexual preference would be.

hhmmm I disagree with that. I mean it is understandable that alot of times people will get on better with people closer in age and experience as themselves, and that older people might not be as up for partying and missing sleep as younger people are. not in every case of course but Eileen pretty much said as much herself about the going to bed part.

[Mokka]

hhmmm I disagree with that. I mean it is understandable that alot of times people will get on better with people closer in age and experience as themselves, and that older people might not be as up for partying and missing sleep as younger people are. not in every case of course but Eileen pretty much said as much herself about the going to bed part.

Then say that it's because she doesn't like to party till 5 am and because she got mad about missing sleep... those are not necessarily age related complaints. She agreed that she is wired to need sleep, but not that she was too old to be in the house.

Huge difference in my opinion.

[Vanessa]

The twins also go to bed early, but no one holds it against them. :shrug:

[Niamh.]

Then say that it's because she doesn't like to party till 5 am and because she got mad about missing sleep... those are not necessarily age related complaints. She agreed that she is wired to need sleep, but not that she was too old to be in the house.

Huge difference in my opinion.

But it probably is because she's older though, it's not "ageist" it's just a fact of life. People change when they get older (in general) I know I'm different now to when I was in my early twenties, so what? It's life, it's not a big deal and it's not an insult. People are making something of nothing imo :shrug:

[Gusto Brunt]

I keep saying this though. WHY does Eileen 'admit' to being 'old'???

She is not.

You'd think she were about 104.

Not the 1 year younger than she is to Brad Pitt.

I'm sure the women in the house would not object to him being in the house 'because of his age'.

http://aimworkout.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Brad-Pitt.jpg

[Vanessa]

I keep saying this though. WHY does Eileen 'admit' to being 'old'???

She is not.

You'd think you were about 104.

Not the 1 year younger than she is to Brad Pitt.

I'm sure the women in the house would not object to him being in the house 'because of his age'.

http://aimworkout.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Brad-Pitt.jpg

:worship: Brad!

[DrunkerThanMoses]

She was a easy target for face to face noms

had they done nominations in Dr I don't think she would have been nominated

[Gusto Brunt]

:worship: Brad!

His age is irrelevant. ;)

[Vanessa]

She was a easy target for face to face noms

had they done nominations in Dr I don't think she would have been nominated

I agree and it really makes me mad. I hope she stays just to piss off the housemates. :hehe:

[Vanessa]

His age is irrelevant. ;)

Oh yeah. He will always be a gorgeous guy.

[Gusto Brunt]

Oh yeah. He will always be a gorgeous guy.

So the housemates must be saying Eileen is old, yes, but ugly too. :mad:

[Niamh.]

His age is irrelevant. ;)

and equally if they put Elizabeth Hurley in who's 50, I'm sure people wouldn't complain either, I don't get your point :laugh: I'm sure they'd all love a movie star in there

[Vanessa]

So the housemates must be saying Eileen is old, yes, but ugly too. :mad:

I doubt she will go. In a vote to evict i think Sarah is screwed.

[Mick]

Jim was often nominated on CBB for the same reason yet still won.I hope she stays.So far I do not see any genuine friendships forming amongst the HMs but I think this may happen for her given the chance and would be helpful to all those concerned.

[Vanessa]

Jim was often nominated on CBB for the same reason yet still won.I hope she stays.So far I do not see any genuine friendships forming amongst the HMs but I think this may happen for her given the chance and would be helpful to all those concerned.

She's a great housemate, so much fun.

[Mokka]

But it probably is because she's older though, it's not "ageist" it's just a fact of life. People change when they get older (in general) I know I'm different now to when I was in my early twenties, so what? It's life, it's not a big deal and it's not an insult. People are making something of nothing imo :shrug:

The twins and others have gone to bed early,,, Jack lays in bed, doesn't drink, and doesn't know how to party... Eileen parties as we have seen in the party she earned. It isn't an age thing at all, but they are labeling it as such so as not to say the truth face to face... which is they just like her less than others b/c of their own bias about age.

[Niamh.]

The twins and others have gone to bed early,,, Jack lays in bed, doesn't drink, and doesn't know how to party... Eileen parties as we have seen in the party she earned. It isn't an age thing at all, but they are labeling it as such so as not to say the truth face to face... which is they just like her less than others b/c of their own bias about age.

Well if it is excuse then isn't it more tactful of them to say it in a way like that instead of I just don't like you as much as everyone else? :laugh:

[Gusto Brunt]

and equally if they put Elizabeth Hurley in who's 50, I'm sure people wouldn't complain either, I don't get your point :laugh: I'm sure they'd all love a movie star in there

My point is, it's Eileen's looks they don't like.

Not the age.

[Vanessa]

They made her feel like she shouldn't be there because of her age and that's wrong. :nono:

[Mokka]

Well if it is excuse then isn't it more tactful of them to say it in a way like that instead of I just don't like you as much as everyone else? :laugh:

We don't need tact in there... drama isn't caused by tact... :laugh:

my point is being if they are nominating for age for real, they shouldn't be allowed such a bias vote... but if her actions regardless of her age is why they are voting her, they should be forced to say so

[Niamh.]

My point is, it's Eileen's looks they don't like.

Not the age.

I'm not sure I agree with that. There have been older HMs in there who've not been attractive but were popular with the other HMs. Pauline from last year for example. Personally if I was to guess, i would say part of it is an age thing and not having too much in common with the younger ones and part of it is because Eileen is a bit strange and quirky and the HMs don't know what to make of her and maybe find it hard to gel with her

[DrunkerThanMoses]

I agree and it really makes me mad. I hope she stays just to piss off the housemates. :hehe:

Pretty sure she will stay unless she fuxks up big time. It's between sarah and Adjoa

[Vanessa]

Pretty sure she will stay unless she fuxks up big time. It's between sarah and Adjoa

I thinks so as well. She hasn't really done anything to attract hate. She's so nice.

[Niamh.]

We don't need tact in there... drama isn't caused by tact... :laugh:

my point is being if they are nominating for age for real, they shouldn't be allowed such a bias vote... but if her actions regardless of her age is why they are voting her, they should be forced to say so

Maybe they would have done in the Diary Room if the noms were done normally (fat chance) they do seem to be a bit more strict with the reasons in there.

[bots]

Well if it is excuse then isn't it more tactful of them to say it in a way like that instead of I just don't like you as much as everyone else? :laugh:

I'm with you Niamh, people of different generations will be treated diferently, Its life, Eileen is 2.5 times the age of Cristian :laugh:

They can use an inoffensive generic excuse for nominating her or they could use a highly personal, nasty reason for nominating her. Either way, she will still get nominated. I know which I would prefer her to get.

[Mokka]

I'm with you Niamh, people of different generations will be treated diferently, Its life, Eileen is 2.5 times the age of Cristian :laugh:

They can use an inoffensive generic excuse for nominating her or they could use a highly personal, nasty reason for nominating her. Either way, she will still get nominated. I know which I would prefer her to get.

but as a society we have laws against ageism, sexism, racism, etc... and at the very least BB shouldn't let someone be nominated due to discrimination such as these,

Fine some real reasons you bias bunch of gits!

[Strictly Jake]

I hope Eileen doesn't go she is my favourite at the moment which I never thought she would be

[Vanessa]

I hope Eileen doesn't go she is my favourite at the moment which I never thought she would be

I think in a vote to save she's going nowhere. Keep her in to annoy those who think she's too old to be there. :hehe:

[Gusto Brunt]

Eileen might be an old hag coffin dodger in their eyes, but she is a wise lady owl, whose stay in the house will outlive theirs.

[Gusto Brunt]

Given that I'm older than Eileen, I don't think I am showing bias in her direction :nono:

Yeah I'm really 78. There's life in the old dog yet.:joker:

Age is but a number. :bawling::shocked:

[Vanessa]

Eileen might be an old hag coffin dodger in their eyes, but she is a wise lady owl, whose stay in the house will outlive theirs.

I hope so. She's so funny and really nice.

[Mokka]

Given that I'm older than Eileen, I don't think I am showing bias in her direction :nono:

I was referring to the housemates being bias :joker:

[Northern Monkey]

I keep saying this though. WHY does Eileen 'admit' to being 'old'???

She is not.

You'd think she were about 104.

Not the 1 year younger than she is to Brad Pitt.

I'm sure the women in the house would not object to him being in the house 'because of his age'.

http://aimworkout.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Brad-Pitt.jpg
He's a freak of nature though.He looks about 30.

[Gusto Brunt]

He's a freak of nature though.He looks about 30.

Well I don't mean him specifically. If any older person over 50 went in and looked good, and was very good looking, the other housemates wouldn't want him/her out.

[bots]

I was referring to the housemates being bias :joker:

I realised that after i posted and deleted it, but not before a 100 posters quoted me it seems :joker:

[Vanessa]

I really hope Eileen gets cheers on friday. :love:

[Niamh.]

Well I don't mean him specifically. If any older person over 50 went in and looked good, and was very good looking, the other housemates wouldn't want him/her out.

Cristian is one of the best looking guys in there though and it didn't help him any considering he got the most nominations :laugh: