Why do haters view any vote for Mikey as a sympathy vote?

[bigbr0ther]

It really annoys me that the Mikey haters are making it out like anyone who supports Mikey is only doing it because he's blind. That's not the case at all. I love his fun, energetic, entertaining personality. He's a great person and so far he's been really nice to everyone in the house. The fact that he doesn't let his disability get him down (and think how hard it must be to be blind!) is just a bonus. :xyxwave: :thumbs2: :spin: :spin2: :dance2: :dance: :cheer2: :wink: :wavey:

[Rory]

The only reason someone wouldn't vote AGAINST Mikey is because he's blind. Yes, he could be annoying and you could have reasons to like/dislike him, but at the end of the day if you're voting out a blind guy, you'll seem like a bad guy.

Supporting him doesn't make it a sympathy vote.

[bigbrotherman]

hi like him is doing for blid people

[bigbr0ther]

Originally posted by Rory
The only reason someone wouldn't vote AGAINST Mikey is because he's blind.

Hm? I'm not voting against Mikey and it has nothing to do with his disability.

[Rock-x-Amie]

Yes, deffo i like mikey because of his kind personalitiy, hes also very amusing. People dont vote for him because they feel sorry for him, people need to understand he is just like other housemates, and has his own fans too :thumbs2: Go Mikey WOOP! :banana:

[AlexBigBrother]

mikeys a nice guy
did u hear him react after the news of his jungle task! lol

[_Audrey]

I like Mikey more and more. He's sweet and genuine.

[Diablo]

I think he is a bit annoying and his stand up routine really shocked me, having said that tho, he is harmless and he means well. at the mo he is not my least favourite Housemate, so I'm not bothered about getting rid of him just yet.. whether he is blind or not doesnt come into it

[JC]

I can't see any reason to vote against Mikey. He's fun and genuine which most BB fans claim to be their most important factors when picking a favourite. Yes his voice can be slightly annoying as it's quite nasal, but it's not exactly an issue.

Plus he's Scottish. I like the jocks.

[xDramatick]

Originally posted by bigbrotherman
hi like him is doing for blid people

because it's people like that ^ who like him for his disability that are making people think he's got the sympathy vote.

I actually dislike him.. the second most?
He does my head in and is absolutely vulgar.

[bigbr0ther]

Originally posted by Rock-x-Amie
Yes, deffo i like mikey because of his kind personalitiy, hes also very amusing. People dont vote for him because they feel sorry for him, people need to understand he is just like other housemates, and has his own fans too :thumbs2: Go Mikey WOOP! :banana:

It's nice to see so many Mikey fans speaking up! :)

I think people who have Mikey on their "hate" list are just trying to prove that they don't worry about being politically correct, thinking that somehow makes them "cool." I'm not politically correct either in other ways, but why be offensive just for the sake of being offensive? They complain about people liking him because he is blind, but they actually dislike him for the same reason.

[bigbrotherman]

Originally posted by bigbr0ther
Originally posted by Rock-x-Amie
Yes, deffo i like mikey because of his kind personalitiy, hes also very amusing. People dont vote for him because they feel sorry for him, people need to understand he is just like other housemates, and has his own fans too :thumbs2: Go Mikey WOOP! :banana:

It's nice to see so many Mikey fans speaking up! :)

I think people who have Mikey on their "hate" list are just trying to prove that they don't worry about being politically correct, thinking that somehow makes them "cool." I'm not politically correct either in other ways, but why be offensive just for the sake of being offensive? They complain about people liking him because he is blind, but they actually dislike him for the same reason.

i like mikey becouse he show what he like :cheer2:

[neko]

Originally posted by bigbr0ther
Originally posted by Rock-x-Amie
Yes, deffo i like mikey because of his kind personalitiy, hes also very amusing. People dont vote for him because they feel sorry for him, people need to understand he is just like other housemates, and has his own fans too :thumbs2: Go Mikey WOOP! :banana:

It's nice to see so many Mikey fans speaking up! :)

I think people who have Mikey on their "hate" list are just trying to prove that they don't worry about being politically correct, thinking that somehow makes them "cool." I'm not politically correct either in other ways, but why be offensive just for the sake of being offensive? They complain about people liking him because he is blind, but they actually dislike him for the same reason.

Is it too much to believe that people hate him simply because he is a tit?
I dislike him cus he's vile, pompous and condescending.
If he wasn't blind he'd still be the same, so that kind of blows your argument out of the water.

[geoking66]

I hate Michael because he contributes nothing to the house. He's rude, vile, boring, insipid, naïve, and incredibly annoying. If he were entertaining in any way it might be different, but at the moment he hasn't really done anything to deserve my vote and/or respect.

[Lauren]

I just dislike his personality. Vulgar and lacking basic manners.

[rayheartbliss]

i think hes a good housemate!
but his personality is not good!

i dont think him being like or dislike has nothing to do with him being blind!
thats why he doesnt realy have much hater and much fans! cuz he hasnt done anything nasty, he may have said a few things, but it was probably influenced by mario!

get luke out!
kat 2 win!

[Daniel__]

Originally posted by Lauren
I just dislike his personality. Vulgar and lacking basic manners.

I agree. And I really dont see where you think he is entertaining he does nothing...But I dont hate him! Hate is a very strong word.

[bigbr0ther]

He's arguably got the best diary room sessions, and he's definitely in top 3 at least.

[vizon2003]

i just can't see why you like mikey get it can't see

[amydropdead_x]

I think people who like Mikey like him because of his personality
as with people who don;t like him.
nobody really thinks of his disability as a reason to support him or not.
I find him incredibly irritating

[SamR]

I dont like Mikey becuase hes really grumpy! but I wouldnt say his votes would all be sympathy, although some will be, and then the odd scottish vote and maybe a few actual Mikey fans. Not all sympathy votes.

[SamR]

Originally posted by bigbr0ther
He's arguably got the best diary room sessions, and he's definitely in top 3 at least.
Cant you see that when Mikey is in the diary room he is being 100% FAKE!? He screaches at BB and broadens his scottish accent:yuk: (No offense I just cant stick it, sorry) GET MIKEY OUT! ASAP

[amydropdead_x]

Originally posted by SamR
Originally posted by bigbr0ther
He's arguably got the best diary room sessions, and he's definitely in top 3 at least.
Cant you see that when Mikey is in the diary room he is being 100% FAKE!? He screaches at BB and broadens his scottish accent:yuk: (No offense I just cant stick it, sorry) GET MIKEY OUT! ASAP
lmfao, I agree!
He shouts incredibly loud in the diary room, and irritates me so much I go out of the room :| argh.
BBLB even did a noisemeter on his diary room sessions rofl :dance:

[istherelifeon-mars]

Originally posted by amydropdead_x
Originally posted by SamR
Originally posted by bigbr0ther
He's arguably got the best diary room sessions, and he's definitely in top 3 at least.
Cant you see that when Mikey is in the diary room he is being 100% FAKE!? He screaches at BB and broadens his scottish accent:yuk: (No offense I just cant stick it, sorry) GET MIKEY OUT! ASAP
lmfao, I agree!
He shouts incredibly loud in the diary room, and irritates me so much I go out of the room :| argh.
BBLB even did a noisemeter on his diary room sessions rofl :dance:
LOL! :laugh3:

That annoys me too I end up having to turn down my TV because it'll wake my family and trust me my TV is never that loud. :laugh:

[Barbie]

i dont like mikey at all he annoys me but i wouldn't and havent said all his votes are sympathy votes... a few will but not all...
when he first went in i thought oh no he is going to win because he is blind but now i dont think that...

[thisisme2008]

Mikey's problem is he acts like the victim. And any votes for him must be pity votes because I just can't imagine anyone willingly paying money to keep him in/win.