USA entertaining? ~ UK dull?

[camertone]

So far American housemates seem to be the only entertaining housemates whereas UK housemates are lost in background.

[Jase.]

James is the only entertaining UK housemate. I literally forget the others are there.

[Jord]

Nothing new there then

[Macie Lightfoot]

If you view any sort of loud banal conflict as entertainment then sure, US rules and UK drools. I haven't not been entertained by a lot of the Brits, there are definitely more subtle forms of entertainment than Farrah and Janice and Tila, ya know?

This is what I was dreading the most about this series, the overemphasis on the Americans is eventually going to lead to everyone protecting them and defending them at all costs and it's just going to further push this trope that Americans are inherently better HMs when half of the time they ****ing suck.

[Ashley.]

Not really, they are just the only ones who get airtime :laugh:

[lostalex]

It's a different dynamic, because obviously only people in the UK can see the show. so the americans know nothing they are doing is actually being seen by their own country. So i think that makes the UK team more guarded and more careful about how they behave. The Americans don't care, it's like george clooney doing a commercial for tampons in japan to them.

[Xtopher]

James is the only entertaining UK housemate. I literally forget the others are there.

Yup.

[BB4fan]

I agree that the Americans are better but that's probably because they are known for being pretty wild and the UK HM's know this show inside out.

[lostalex]

James is the only entertaining UK housemate. I literally forget the others are there.


james is only entertaining with his boyfriend austin by his side.

[cfromhx02]

I don't find Homophobic or just general ignorant abuse entertaining.

It is the reason this show sticks to smaller viewing figures than it would manage if it changed to basing entertainment on other things than abuse.

It is just sticking to the idea that people have to abusive to be entertaining that keeps BB only supported by a "Cult" following.

[johne]

I don't find Homophobic or just general ignorant abuse entertaining.

It is the reason this show sticks to smaller viewing figures than it would manage if it changed to basing entertainment on other things than abuse.

It is just sticking to the idea that people have to abusive to be entertaining that keeps BB only supported by a "Cult" following.

There's a lot of truth in this, but it's gone so far down this road now that it's hard to see how it could ever return towards its gentler roots. What would more likely happen if it did try and cut down on the negativity is that the sickoes who enjoy this format would drift away, and the old, long gone BB fans would not come back.

I doubt the producers of this circus, who live by ratings show to show, have the guts to risk a further ratings drop by making any changes. We are stuck with a freak show in which hate, selfishness, narcissism, racism, homophobia, and sexism are exploited up to the limits that political correctness allows.

Enjoy.

[jennyjuniper]

I don't think the Americans are better, just louder. I like a bit of conflict now and then, but constant bitching is boring too, especially when there is no wit involved.
I would like to see more of the Brits, especially Sherrie, the only Loose Woman I like.

[Mystic Mock]

James is the only entertaining UK housemate. I literally forget the others are there.

When did this start happening?

[Josy]

Or the UK housemates are playing the game and allowing the Americans to make themselves targets for eviction...

[Gusto Brunt]

The UK ones are boring.

Even Nat was asleep for much of last night's hls. Chris, Cherie, Chloe, all dull, dull, dull.:sleep:

[Ammi]

Or the UK housemates are playing the game and allowing the Americans to make themselves targets for eviction...

...yep, let them wear themselves out early and then take over the game/tactic..:wink:...

[RhysJones]

all of the brits are dullards apart from James who is so far up Austin's ass, most of the Americans are entertaining apart from Daniel

[elliebrew]

Being loud, angry and obnoxious does not make you entertaining

[Josy]

It completely depends on what you class is entertaining, because entertainment is a individual preference blanket statements like claiming a certain group are entertaining doesn't make sense.

Some may find the Americans entertaining and some may find them too loud, annoying, arrogant to watch and some may find the Brits boring or some may think they are playing a good game by allowing the Americans to get themselves nominated and evicted first.

[lostalex]

Being loud, angry and obnoxious does not make you entertaining

ummm, it kinda does on TV....

[rionablue]

So far American housemates seem to be the only entertaining housemates whereas UK housemates are lost in background.

TOTALLY agree

[Suze]

Being loud, angry and obnoxious does not make you entertaining


Which would adhere to Janice, but if your siggy is full of your favourites then loud, angry, abnoxious, Janice is there :conf:

[Robodog]

People with the loudest voices often have the least to say

[ILOVEJanice2016]

they should only put northern celebrities in from the UK - theyd be less dull instead of this lot who make toast when its all kicking off

it should be me at home making the toast gail while you entertain me! i'll never forgive her for that!

[goldensunlight]

Switch James and Daniel with each other and Team UK are the dullest.

[chuff me dizzy]

I think its more USA loud and brash ....Uk quieter and more reserved

[lostalex]

I think its more USA loud and brash ....Uk quieter and more reserved

don't you think that's a bit unfair though dizzy, cause there would be no show without the loud and brash, but the quite boring ones make it to the end? i don't like that.

[chuff me dizzy]

don't you think that's a bit unfair though dizzy, cause there would be no show without the loud and brash, but the quite boring ones make it to the end? i don't like that.

I like a good mix of both,and lets face it the boring ones will be in the final (Cherie,Gail,Natasha ALL IMO certs for final week )