The box task

[BB_GOD]

All housemates apart from Vanessa who still hasn't returned to the house have been given a box and it is there individual task to stay in it as long as possible. The person who stays in there box the longest will be the winner and therefore recieve a special prise. The will recieve a three course meal for the next three days and a special alchol selection!

[fluffysquirrels]

Thats good, can't wait to see who wins!!

[Azzy]

What do you mean Vanessa hasn't returned to the house ???
Where is she???

[Dino]

science is out of his box and has poured water in some of the other housemates boxes lol .....................vannessa done her ankle jumping on the beds last and is having it checked out

[BB_GOD]

she got taken out in the early hours of this morning and was taken to hospital as she suffered from an ankle injury.

[Kaz]

Full details from the C4 Website (http://www.channel4.com/bigbrother/news/newsstory.jsp?id=353):

The Big Brother House became a cardboard city today, when Housemates were challenged to stay in a box for as long as possible.

11 large boxes have been placed throughout the House and garden, one for each Housemate. Today's task requires each Housemate to get inside their box, and stay there. Whoever stays in their box the longest will win the task.

Sounds simple enough, but Big Brother will try to tempt everyone to abandon their boxes with various delightful treats including a luxury breakfast, messages from home and various goodies in the Diary Room.

And aren't the Housemates expecting a delivery of food in the store room..?

The rules state that there will be no smoking, no box sharing and once under their box, all parts of their bodies must be hidden from view.

To help them complete the task Housemates have been provided with a water flask, some Kendal Mint Cake, a compass, a head torch and a condom, though the use of this last item is as yet unclear.

Craig was disappointed by the size of his tiny box but thrilled to see that it was labelled Toxic. "They're keeping the Britney theme going then," he said approvingly.

The Housemates will communicate with Big Brother using special flags and in the event of an emergency they will hear the word giraffe.

Excellent! Maybe stop them from arguing for 5 minutes! :thumbs:

[ThaGazBoi]

Im watching it live its great!! :dance:

[Kaz]

Originally posted by Kaz

Excellent! Maybe stop them from arguing for 5 minutes! :thumbs:

Nope .......... not a chance! :rolleyes:

They've argued in the bedroom, in the kitchen and in the garden. Now Science and Kemal are arguing inside two large cardboard boxes.

Kemal found living in a box challenging from the start. "I don't like it, I want to get out. Can we smoke? What's this? What's this little camera thing? Oh my god it's a light for my head. We might be here 'til night," a constant stream of thoughts came from Kemal's box.

"This is the s****** task I've ever heard of in my life. Oh no, my carrot's falling on my head... I've brought in a carrot and a vegetable peeler," he prattled on incomprehensibly.

"Oh my god, someone's smashed into me. I'm going to throw carrot at them," Kemal squawked when Science shunted his box into Kemal's

"You're the most annoying boy in England," Science told Kemal, trying to get him to shut up for a minute.

"Shut up," the belly dancer snapped. "No, you shut up." Science fired back. "SHUT UP!" Kemal shouted. And so it went on.

Science and Kemal then had a sort of tank war. Bumping into each other's boxes and hurling abuse from inside their cardboard tanks.

"Science get away from me," Kemal said. "You get away from me! You stink, 'cos you don't clean your thong," came Science's reply from within the box.

It all got a bit much for Science and at six minutes past midday he became the first to leave his box.

His first act of freedom? Pouring water through Kemal's peepholes of course!

From C4 Website (http://www.channel4.com/bigbrother/news/newsstory.jsp?id=354)

For god's sake, someone bang their heads together! :rolleyes:

[ThaGazBoi]

I know i read that its stupid really there always arguing

[BB_GOD]

kemal is now out of the box aswell and is having a water fight with science!

[Kaz]

Sam's left her box .......... couldn't resist the bacon sandwiches! :laugh:

[Linny]

Great task and such a lot at stake seeing they are all so hungry and want some beer. I think Roberto might win but he's got stiff competition and I do wonder if he lasts to the end only to find out that he has been disqualified for not putting his white flag out the hole when BB asked them all too.......great twist that would be:hello:

[BigSister]

oooh toture as well good1 BB:hello:

[Linny]

Does anyone know what was in the condom that was strapped in the box with them? or lord forbid that was for them to use instead of that bathroom????? Saskia's has just burst :joker:

[lizzie_bb5]

Sounds good!! lol xx

[shellspeare]

lol, slightly unfair for the ladies though

[James]

Saskia has quit the task now...

[BigSister]

whos still left in James

[ThaGazBoi]

Yes she burst the bag that had her wee in it

[Aimee]

Originally posted by gazzap999
Yes she burst the bag that had her wee in it eeeeeewwwwwwww...........:blush:

I think the boxes should all have been the same basic shape.

They could vary the size a little, according the the height and weight of the HM, but to give some upright boxes [where they have to sit crunched up] and others flat ones [where they can lie down and sleep] is plain unfair. I think the flat-box-people have a big advantage.

Bad BB:nono:

[James]

Makosi has just said she is planning to stay in the box for two days, then she will crack.

[James]

Max has just called it quits.

Anthony, Derek, Roberto, Craig and Makosi are left.

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[Mike]

I would rather fail the task than have to sit in the box for a long period of time.

[Aflamo]

The task sounds great. What time is BB on C4 tonight???

[BB_GOD]

Originally posted by Mugenz
The task sounds great. What time is BB on C4 tonight???

9:25 but you won't see the task till tommorro nights eposode

[Mike]

At least we dont have to put up with Derek and Roberto going on about food.

[BigSister]

Whos still in the boxes?

[Kaz]

Anthony, Craig, Derek, Makosi and Roberto. :laugh:

Come on Makosi ...... show these lads how it's done! :thumbs:

[BigSister]

oh so still 5:xyxwave:

[BB_GOD]

Ant has to win. He is so determined. He didn't even get out when he heard his mums voice!

[Amy]

Been at work today so missed this grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr to work :mad:

[Linny]

Kamals on the naughty step for trying to sabotage Roberto's chances in the contest, pouring oil, icecream and lord knows what else through all the holes in the top. That is so not fair and I wouldnt want to be the little weezle when Roberto comes out !!!!!:devil:

[Kaz]

Kemal needs his legs slapped big style ..... he's been a complete and utter pest during this task. :nono:

When they're all eventually out, the housemates should put him in one of the boxes and all sit on it! :laugh:

[BB_GOD]

It was Maxwell aswell but if you ask me, the two of them were just getting their revenge on the ideot.

[BigSister]

:laugh: Kaz

[Di2001]

Really enjoying this task. :thumbs:

Can't decide who's going to win it though.

[BB_GOD]

How could they last so long without food? I dont think any of them had breakfast either.

[Di2001]

Kendal Mint Cake has alot of sugar in it so will provide some energy for them

[BB_GOD]

who is left?

[Sunny_01]

sounds like a good way to keep them all apart for a wee while - who is still in their box then?

[Mike]

Derek, Roberto, Anthony, Craig and Makosi.

[ThaGazBoi]

I want to know who is still left in

[James]

Just put the live feed back on - Craig has just quit.

[Arneldo]

so ...

anthony
derek
makosi
and roberto are still in their boxes!

science, max, saskia, kemal, sam and crig have all quit

[Aimee]

I am stunned that its still going on. :O

I think it will be a battle between Roberto and Derek [who wont want to be seen as anything other than top dog].

[Sven]

Is it still going on?

[Arneldo]

yep!

looks like it will be goin on all night aswell!

[Sunny_01]

Max, Craig and Sam all had a wee fumble with themselves while they were in the box bless poor Saskia though it is her time of the month so she couldnt/wouldnt :dazzler:

[kaphc]

Shame Vanessa wasn't able to do this task - she might have been more entertaining by being in the box than she has been so far!

[BB_GOD]

i actually think that big brother will put a stop to this task before someone actually gives up. I don't think any of the final four are going to give up without a fight and this task could drag on for days. I think Big Brother will aventually put an end to it and award all four of them.

[ThaGazBoi]

Originally posted by BB_GOD
i actually think that big brother will put a stop to this task before someone actually gives up. I don't think any of the final four are going to give up without a fight and this task could drag on for days. I think Big Brother will aventually put an end to it and award all four of them.

I think so to. Im watching live coverage and there all asleep in thier boxes i think

[BigSister]

Makosi is out now 3 remain

[ThaGazBoi]

Makosi left saying 'I really cant stay in there any longer, Im going for a shower'

[Razmataz]

lol this is the funny task lol and well its stopped the argueing for a bit

[BB_GOD]

Latest News


Freedom is within their graspThat's A Wrap
Day 17, 14:20


The task has finished and Big Brother has asked Housemates to come out of their boxes. But the three winners don't believe it.

Big Brother's tricks and temptations have made the Housemates slightly paranoid. They simply don't believe that the task is over, preferring to stay in their boxes thank you very much.

"For unsurpassed commitment to living in a box, living in a cardboard box. For stamina above and beyond the call of duty and for stamina, the likes of which has never been witnessed in the Big Brother House. Anthony, Derek and Roberto, Big Brother salutes you. You are all winners."

"You may now leave your boxes," Big Brother told the boys. "This is NOT a giraffe."



These Housemates just won't quit"I'm not sure, guys," Roberto said uncertainly.

"They could be tricking you," Makosi said, she went to the Diary Room to check with Big Brother.

Unfortunately, Makosi ended up crying because she's so gutted about quitting the task just a couple of hours before and missing out on the prize.

Meanwhile Derek, Anthony and Roberto waited nervously in their boxes.

[BB_GOD]

Freedom!
Day 17, 14:30


After nearly 27 hours inside their boxes, the three winning Housemates have finally broken free, despite fears that they could lose everything.

Big Brother reiterated that the task was over and once again asked Housemates to leave their boxes.

But even this wasn't enough to convince the suspicious threesome.

Anthony suggested getting the Housemates to pull the boxes off for them, but Derek made it clear that he didn't trust the others to play fair.

"If we do decide to come out, we'll do it ourselves and all at the same time," Derek told his fellow captives.

"It's for the three of us to agree between ourselves to agree what we choose now to do. Even if we are disqualified we will be seen as honourable men. And that is more important than winning," Derek gave a rousing victory speech.



Gimme some skin!!!"On the count of five we will take our boxes off. I will count," Derek said.

And count he did. On five, Roberto and Derek threw off their boxes, as would have Anthony had Maxwell not been leaning on top of his.

The free three jumped around, celebrating their win. Roberto, Derek and Anthony will eat like kings for three nights with luxury three course meals and a fridge stocked with goodies.

Meanwhile, others side-stepped round the bottles of unidentified yellow liquid that had also been revealed from inside the boxes.

Yes, it was wee. Urg.

[BB_GOD]

Freedom!
Day 17, 14:30


After nearly 27 hours inside their boxes, the three winning Housemates have finally broken free, despite fears that they could lose everything.

Big Brother reiterated that the task was over and once again asked Housemates to leave their boxes.

But even this wasn't enough to convince the suspicious threesome.

Anthony suggested getting the Housemates to pull the boxes off for them, but Derek made it clear that he didn't trust the others to play fair.

"If we do decide to come out, we'll do it ourselves and all at the same time," Derek told his fellow captives.

"It's for the three of us to agree between ourselves to agree what we choose now to do. Even if we are disqualified we will be seen as honourable men. And that is more important than winning," Derek gave a rousing victory speech.



Gimme some skin!!!"On the count of five we will take our boxes off. I will count," Derek said.

And count he did. On five, Roberto and Derek threw off their boxes, as would have Anthony had Maxwell not been leaning on top of his.

The free three jumped around, celebrating their win. Roberto, Derek and Anthony will eat like kings for three nights with luxury three course meals and a fridge stocked with goodies.

Meanwhile, others side-stepped round the bottles of unidentified yellow liquid that had also been revealed from inside the boxes.

Yes, it was wee. Urg.

[BB_GOD]

Winners' Story
Day 17, 15:45


Big Brother has been quizzing Roberto, Derek and Anthony about what 27 hours of living in a box is like.

Derek claims he enjoyed the experience. "It was pleasant away from people," he said. "I had nowhere else to go."

He enjoyed the opportunity to eavesdrop on his Housemates and was surprised at how quickly they forgot the boxes were there. "I listened a lot," he said with a knowing look.

When quizzed about strategy the three said their approach had been very similar.

"It was just a question of sportsmanship," Derek said. Roberto also thought it was his sports mentality that saw him through.

"I was determined to stay 'til the end," Anthony said.

They also agreed that the best part of living in a box was hearing that they could get out.



"It was pleasant away from people" The noble winners would like to share their prize of luxury food with the other Housemates, but Big Brother has expressly forbidden this. If any of the other Housemates eat the prize food, it will instantly be withdrawn.

"I wanted to give my prize to Makosi to make up for rudeness," Roberto said, disappointed that he would not be able to make this gesture of peace.

"I was amazed by Makosi, she has proved that she is strong," he said.

Out in the living area the three explained that they would not be able to share the food.

"Honestly you've so got to eat it," Saskia told them. "Next week we could win something," she said.

Gourmet dinner for three then!

[BigSister]

Well done to derek, Roborto and Ant I couldnt live in a box for that long:thumbs:

[Dan_]

Thats a lot of time to spend in a box. They deserve their reward, I bet Makosi is gutted that she was only a few hours away from getting the reward.

[ThaGazBoi]

It was 1 hr or something. She was well gutted she cried in the diary room

[BB_GOD]

lol. derek isn't happy with the reward meal!!
He said 'I think they need to find a new chef.'
lol
wot a d**k

[BigMama]

Didn't Derek sound like Victor bloody Meldrew when he was reciting his poetry......:joker::joker::joker:

what a plank!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BB_GOD]

Derek's Dud Dinner
Day 17, 17:45


Derek was thoroughly unimpressed by Big Brother's culinary offering this evening.

The rest of the group were forced to sit on the sidelines and salivate while the winners of the box task - Roberto, Anthony and Derek - tucked into a luxury meal.

After a quartet of Italian appetizers, Roberto and Derek were presented with a main course of sea bass with tomato and chilli, while Anthony helped himself to a hearty steak with peppercorn sauce.

Roberto and Anthony were both thrilled by the treat, with the Italian giving his stamp of approval to the tiramisu.



Anthony's happy enough to tuck inHowever, Derek was severely disappointed with Big Brother's efforts. "They need to find a better chef," he grumbled. "It's not at all worth winning."

Noticing that the plates were cold, the fastidious Tory scoffed, "They have no idea about decorum. They've obviously never thrown a dinner party before."

He then refused to eat the grub until it had been re-heated in the oven.

Watch out Derek. Big Brother giveth, but Big Brother can taketh away!

[ThaGazBoi]

God almighty i hate derek

[Siouxsie]

got to be the best task yet out of all the big brother tasks

[ThaGazBoi]

I agree with you there Scooby

[BB_GOD]

such an original idea aswell