Rodrigo isn't boring, he's from another culture

[cookiemonster]

he's not from our country, he only moved here 2 years ago. he doesn't mean to be a kill joy, he just simply can't understand why people would do those things.

[HalfwitFTW]

I don't think so. Stop stereotyping.... not all people from other countries are like that.

[HELLIWONTGO]

No, sorry he's boring and means to be!

[BB_Eye]

Nothing to do with his culture. He just happens to be able to see through the forced, put-on "craziness" that the housemates have adopted, ever since they came into contact with more interesting people than themselves.

[Smugington]

I don't care if he's from a different culture, he's still a boring, dreary individual.

[shazzyshaz]

I would agree with you there, he has been bought up to respect his family, friends and environment, but he has watched BB and is well aware of behaviour that goes on in the house so therefore should have been prepared for what he was going into I would have thought

[Josy]

It has nothing to do with were he is from... hes just extremely boring, he needs slapped with a soggy salmon.

[kisywisy]

don't think it's anything to do with that. he's got no problem when he's playing about, but when it's someone else he acts like it's the most shocking thing he's ever seen!!

he's over the top

[decdec456]

He's just painful whatever you think about the "forced craziness", just don't lick the honey if you don't like the bee! :spin2:

[dennissabre]

Brilliant post!

[cookiemonster]

Originally posted by HalfwitFTW
I don't think so. Stop stereotyping.... not all people from other countries are like that.
eh? how am i stereotyping?

it's got everything to do with culture. if you haven't been abroad to different countries then you can't really comment on this, but if you have then you'll know that different countries have different cultures and different ways of being. here in the UK it's acceptable to be a lager lout, drink to excess, and pick fights with people over nothing. if you go over to another country you'll find that that isn't acceptable.

it's a culture difference. plus the fact that Rodrigo might just think that throwing items that they need, in the pool like the mangle is a bit stupid.

[Cloov]

Originally posted by kisywisy
don't think it's anything to do with that. he's got no problem when he's playing about, but when it's someone else he acts like it's the most shocking thing he's ever seen!!

he's over the top

Exactly. He's just over the top. His personality is as fabricated as anyone elses - at least with everyone else, they'd probably admit after the show that they were driven by boredom, but he wouldn't reason like that at all.

[gohan2091]

Rodrigo isn't a bore, he is the most sensible housemate in there. At least he has respect for the house.

[Rodrigo2Win]

That definitely IS the reason...

Only the British public would look at a bunch of imbeciles destroying other people's possessions and go ''HUR HUR WASS WEALLY FWUNNY!''.

It says a lot for OUR culture.

[Marc]

I hope your not trying to call us ignorant because your kinda being ignorant yourself suggesting that Rodrigo doesn't know of English humour. Globalisation baby.

[Cristina]

Originally posted by Rodrigo2Win
That definitely IS the reason...

Only the British public would look at a bunch of imbeciles destroying other people's possessions and go ''HUR HUR WASS WEALLY FWUNNY!''.

It says a lot for OUR culture.

you sir are an idiot. Ive been lucky to live all over europe and they are not all boring killjoys........yes not even swiss :)

[Cloov]

Originally posted by Rodrigo2Win
That definitely IS the reason...

Only the British public would look at a bunch of imbeciles destroying other people's possessions and go ''HUR HUR WASS WEALLY FWUNNY!''.

It says a lot for OUR culture.

Destroying other people's possessions? It's not like they're a group of hooligans walking along a street of unsuspecting houses, vandalising them. The entire show is set up for exhibitionism and madness! It's supposed to bring out people's mad side. I can't believe someone would claim to be concerned about the property of the house! Do you not think the production team are absolutely loving them climbing around the house in protest?

[cookiemonster]

Originally posted by Marcjswp
I hope your not trying to call us ignorant because your kinda being ignorant yourself suggesting that Rodrigo doesn't know of English humour. Globalisation baby.
i think some people on here are ignorant yes

[dennissabre]

Wouldnt have missed this thread for the world.Easilythe best one on here.

[Cloov]

Originally posted by dennissabre
Wouldnt have missed this thread for the world.Easilythe best one on here.

Yesss, join us!

[HalfwitFTW]

Originally posted by cookiemonster
Originally posted by HalfwitFTW
I don't think so. Stop stereotyping.... not all people from other countries are like that.
eh? how am i stereotyping?

it's got everything to do with culture. if you haven't been abroad to different countries then you can't really comment on this, but if you have then you'll know that different countries have different cultures and different ways of being. here in the UK it's acceptable to be a lager lout, drink to excess, and pick fights with people over nothing. if you go over to another country you'll find that that isn't acceptable.

it's a culture difference. plus the fact that Rodrigo might just think that throwing items that they need, in the pool like the mangle is a bit stupid.

Well I am Asian so do have a different culture but I don't act anything like Rodrigo. If I see people doing something which goes against my culture, I don't say to them stop doing it because it goes against my culture.. because it's not my place to say it... just like it's not Rodrigo's place to say anything to the housemates.

Also yes you are stereotyping by saying he behaves like that because he is from another country... saying someone behaves in a certain way because of their culture or where they come from is AKA a sterotype.

[jaysa24]

Originally posted by cookiemonster
he's not from our country, he only moved here 2 years ago. he doesn't mean to be a kill joy, he just simply can't understand why people would do those things.

Don't think it's because of his culture, could be how he was raised but I think he's just high strung. Still think he's cute, I do have to admit I had to tell him to shut up a few times. :sad:

[Marc]

Originally posted by cookiemonster
Originally posted by Marcjswp
I hope your not trying to call us ignorant because your kinda being ignorant yourself suggesting that Rodrigo doesn't know of English humour. Globalisation baby.
i think some people on here are ignorant yes

I hope you don't mean me

[cookiemonster]

Originally posted by Cloov
Originally posted by Rodrigo2Win
That definitely IS the reason...

Only the British public would look at a bunch of imbeciles destroying other people's possessions and go ''HUR HUR WASS WEALLY FWUNNY!''.

It says a lot for OUR culture.

Destroying other people's possessions? It's not like they're a group of hooligans walking along a street of unsuspecting houses, vandalising them. The entire show is set up for exhibitionism and madness! It's supposed to bring out people's mad side. I can't believe someone would claim to be concerned about the property of the house! Do you not think the production team are absolutely loving them climbing around the house in protest?
i don't give a toss about the property of the house. i'm just saying that people think Rodrigo is boring because he can't understand why people would want to spend their time destroying things that they're going to be using for the next however many weeks.

[Alf]

Originally posted by gohan2091
Rodrigo isn't a bore, he is the most sensible housemate in there. At least he has respect for the house.
:sleep:

[Cloov]

Oh great, Charley Uchea's on that unbelievably shitty show that comes on after BB.

[cookiemonster]

Originally posted by HalfwitFTW
Originally posted by cookiemonster
Originally posted by HalfwitFTW
I don't think so. Stop stereotyping.... not all people from other countries are like that.
eh? how am i stereotyping?

it's got everything to do with culture. if you haven't been abroad to different countries then you can't really comment on this, but if you have then you'll know that different countries have different cultures and different ways of being. here in the UK it's acceptable to be a lager lout, drink to excess, and pick fights with people over nothing. if you go over to another country you'll find that that isn't acceptable.

it's a culture difference. plus the fact that Rodrigo might just think that throwing items that they need, in the pool like the mangle is a bit stupid.

Well I am Asian so do have a different culture but I don't act anything like Rodrigo. If I see people doing something which goes against my culture, I don't say to them stop doing it because it goes against my culture.. because it's not my place to say it... just like it's not Rodrigo's place to say anything to the housemates.

Also yes you are stereotyping by saying he behaves like that because he is from another country... saying someone behaves in a certain way because of their culture or where they come from is AKA a sterotype.
how long have you lived in england?

i'm really not stereotyping, it's fact. there are many different cultures in the world. in our culture it's frowned upon to lick your plate clean, but in other cultures it will be looked upon as polite.

and marcjswp, i don't even know you so no. i'm just saying some people on here are ignorant. don't know their names coz i don't care to look at who made every post.

[Rodrigo2Win]

Originally posted by Cristina
Originally posted by Rodrigo2Win
That definitely IS the reason...

Only the British public would look at a bunch of imbeciles destroying other people's possessions and go ''HUR HUR WASS WEALLY FWUNNY!''.

It says a lot for OUR culture.

you sir are an idiot. Ive been lucky to live all over europe and they are not all boring killjoys........yes not even swiss :)


Don't call me an idiot when your grammar is almost unreadable.

Thanks.

[AhmedFan2004]

Originally posted by cookiemonster
he's not from our country, he only moved here 2 years ago. he doesn't mean to be a kill joy, he just simply can't understand why people would do those things.
Not a valid excuse, if anything it's potential for being more entertaining.

Ahmed, Sree, Angel, Makosi, etc.

Their eccentric nature, contrasting culture and hence personalities, whacky sense of understanding of British life, language barriers, etc ...

all add to humorous effect.

Rodrigo is just too nicey-nicey; by force I hasten to add, and dull in his nature.

[dennissabre]

God i'm bored :bored:

[AfroMullet]

Its not the culture hes from, its the way his family chose to raise him, if you had other Brazilians or Latino's in the house, they wont all act like he does. Saying he acts like that due to his culture is sterotyping, its like saying all english people would act like Marcus tonight because thats the culture they was raised in - and this was clearly proven wrong tonight when Lisa didnt take part.

[cookiemonster]

Originally posted by AhmedFan2004
Originally posted by cookiemonster
he's not from our country, he only moved here 2 years ago. he doesn't mean to be a kill joy, he just simply can't understand why people would do those things.
Not a valid excuse, if anything it's potential for being more entertaining.

Ahmed, Sree, Angel, Makosi, etc.

Their eccentric nature, contrasting culture and hence personalities, whacky sense of understanding of British life, language barriers, etc ...

all add to humorous effect.

Rodrigo is just too nicey-nicey; by force I hasten to add, and dull in his nature.
you're not getting it. clearly in the Brazilian culture, respecting your possessions is regarded very highly. a Brazilian person confirmed this in another thread about Rodrigo, so i know it's true.

[dennissabre]

God i'm bored :bored:

[cookiemonster]

Originally posted by AfroMullet
Its not the culture hes from, its the way his family chose to raise him, if you had other Brazilians or Latino's in the house, they wont all act like he does. Saying he acts like that due to his culture is sterotyping, its like saying all english people would act like Marcus tonight because thats the culture they was raised in - and this was clearly proven wrong tonight when Lisa didnt take part.
Lisa :laugh3: she said she'd get her tits out for a fag, there isn't much we can say about her. the only reason she didn't go on the roof is because she was afraid of punishment. so your reasoning fails i'm afraid.

[Rodrigo2Win]

Originally posted by cookiemonster

you're not getting it. clearly in the Brazilian culture, respecting your possessions is regarded very highly. a Brazilian person confirmed this in another thread about Rodrigo, so i know it's true.


You shouldn't keep repeating it to make idiots understand...any one with half a brain will agree with you anyway.

[dennissabre]

God i'm bored :bored::bored::bored::bored:

[cookiemonster]

Originally posted by Rodrigo2Win
Originally posted by cookiemonster

you're not getting it. clearly in the Brazilian culture, respecting your possessions is regarded very highly. a Brazilian person confirmed this in another thread about Rodrigo, so i know it's true.


You shouldn't keep repeating it to make idiots understand...any one with half a brain will agree with you anyway.
i know, but it's annoying haha.

and dennissabre, if you haven't got anything to add then don't post anything yeh?

[Cloov]

Originally posted by cookiemonster
Originally posted by AhmedFan2004
Originally posted by cookiemonster
he's not from our country, he only moved here 2 years ago. he doesn't mean to be a kill joy, he just simply can't understand why people would do those things.
Not a valid excuse, if anything it's potential for being more entertaining.

Ahmed, Sree, Angel, Makosi, etc.

Their eccentric nature, contrasting culture and hence personalities, whacky sense of understanding of British life, language barriers, etc ...

all add to humorous effect.

Rodrigo is just too nicey-nicey; by force I hasten to add, and dull in his nature.
you're not getting it. clearly in the Brazilian culture, respecting your possessions is regarded very highly. a Brazilian person confirmed this in another thread about Rodrigo, so i know it's true.

So we're back to tiptoing around cultures and being hypersensitive to what an individual wants? By going into the big brother house, you really are asking to be ****ed with. He's just boring, I bet another Brazilian going into the house would be completely different. Let's face it - Brazilians are by no means ****, but Rodrigo is.

[AfroMullet]

Originally posted by cookiemonster
Originally posted by AfroMullet
Its not the culture hes from, its the way his family chose to raise him, if you had other Brazilians or Latino's in the house, they wont all act like he does. Saying he acts like that due to his culture is sterotyping, its like saying all english people would act like Marcus tonight because thats the culture they was raised in - and this was clearly proven wrong tonight when Lisa didnt take part.
Lisa :laugh3: she said she'd get her tits out for a fag, there isn't much we can say about her. the only reason she didn't go on the roof is because she was afraid of punishment. so your reasoning fails i'm afraid.

Your missing the point.

The point i mean is everyone who was born in and raised in the british culture wouldnt have acted the way marcus did tonight, the same way that everyone born and raised in the Brazilian/Latino culture wouldnt have acted the way Rodrigo did tonight - its down to how your people raised you, not the culture you are from.

[Cloov]

Originally posted by AfroMullet
Originally posted by cookiemonster
Originally posted by AfroMullet
Its not the culture hes from, its the way his family chose to raise him, if you had other Brazilians or Latino's in the house, they wont all act like he does. Saying he acts like that due to his culture is sterotyping, its like saying all english people would act like Marcus tonight because thats the culture they was raised in - and this was clearly proven wrong tonight when Lisa didnt take part.
Lisa :laugh3: she said she'd get her tits out for a fag, there isn't much we can say about her. the only reason she didn't go on the roof is because she was afraid of punishment. so your reasoning fails i'm afraid.

Your missing the point.

The point i mean is everyone who was born in and raised in the british culture wouldnt have acted the way marcus did tonight, the same way that everyone born and raised in the Brazilian/Latino culture wouldnt have acted the way Rodrigo did tonight - its down to how your people raised you, not the culture you are from.

Thank you.

[dennissabre]

Originally posted by cookiemonster
Originally posted by Rodrigo2Win
Originally posted by cookiemonster

you're not getting it. clearly in the Brazilian culture, respecting your possessions is regarded very highly. a Brazilian person confirmed this in another thread about Rodrigo, so i know it's true.


You shouldn't keep repeating it to make idiots understand...any one with half a brain will agree with you anyway.
i know, but it's annoying haha.

and dennissabre, if you haven't got anything to add then don't post anything yeh?


I'll post what i want thanks dear as you did on my threads last night. I will be showing a very keen interest in your threads from now on. :bored:

[cookiemonster]

Originally posted by Cloov
Originally posted by cookiemonster
Originally posted by AhmedFan2004
Originally posted by cookiemonster
he's not from our country, he only moved here 2 years ago. he doesn't mean to be a kill joy, he just simply can't understand why people would do those things.
Not a valid excuse, if anything it's potential for being more entertaining.

Ahmed, Sree, Angel, Makosi, etc.

Their eccentric nature, contrasting culture and hence personalities, whacky sense of understanding of British life, language barriers, etc ...

all add to humorous effect.

Rodrigo is just too nicey-nicey; by force I hasten to add, and dull in his nature.
you're not getting it. clearly in the Brazilian culture, respecting your possessions is regarded very highly. a Brazilian person confirmed this in another thread about Rodrigo, so i know it's true.

So we're back to tiptoing around cultures and being hypersensitive to what an individual wants? By going into the big brother house, you really are asking to be ****** with. He's just boring, I bet another Brazilian going into the house would be completely different. Let's face it - Brazilians are by no means ****, but Rodrigo is.
Brazilians are by no means what? i can't see the word, it's asterisked out.

[cookiemonster]

Originally posted by AfroMullet
Originally posted by cookiemonster
Originally posted by AfroMullet
Its not the culture hes from, its the way his family chose to raise him, if you had other Brazilians or Latino's in the house, they wont all act like he does. Saying he acts like that due to his culture is sterotyping, its like saying all english people would act like Marcus tonight because thats the culture they was raised in - and this was clearly proven wrong tonight when Lisa didnt take part.
Lisa :laugh3: she said she'd get her tits out for a fag, there isn't much we can say about her. the only reason she didn't go on the roof is because she was afraid of punishment. so your reasoning fails i'm afraid.

Your missing the point.

The point i mean is everyone who was born in and raised in the british culture wouldnt have acted the way marcus did tonight, the same way that everyone born and raised in the Brazilian/Latino culture wouldnt have acted the way Rodrigo did tonight - its down to how your people raised you, not the culture you are from.
so you're denying the culture you're from has no effect on you at all?

[Cloov]

Originally posted by cookiemonster
Originally posted by Cloov
Originally posted by cookiemonster
Originally posted by AhmedFan2004
Originally posted by cookiemonster
he's not from our country, he only moved here 2 years ago. he doesn't mean to be a kill joy, he just simply can't understand why people would do those things.
Not a valid excuse, if anything it's potential for being more entertaining.

Ahmed, Sree, Angel, Makosi, etc.

Their eccentric nature, contrasting culture and hence personalities, whacky sense of understanding of British life, language barriers, etc ...

all add to humorous effect.

Rodrigo is just too nicey-nicey; by force I hasten to add, and dull in his nature.
you're not getting it. clearly in the Brazilian culture, respecting your possessions is regarded very highly. a Brazilian person confirmed this in another thread about Rodrigo, so i know it's true.

So we're back to tiptoing around cultures and being hypersensitive to what an individual wants? By going into the big brother house, you really are asking to be ****** with. He's just boring, I bet another Brazilian going into the house would be completely different. Let's face it - Brazilians are by no means ****, but Rodrigo is.
Brazilians are by no means what? i can't see the word, it's asterisked out.

the word was s h i t. I'm just saying that it's nothing to do with Brazilians, it's just Rodrigo is a bit boring and, although he was pretty cool at the start, he's not taking part in enough to still be worth keeping in.

[HalfwitFTW]

Originally posted by cookiemonster
Originally posted by AfroMullet
Originally posted by cookiemonster
Originally posted by AfroMullet
Its not the culture hes from, its the way his family chose to raise him, if you had other Brazilians or Latino's in the house, they wont all act like he does. Saying he acts like that due to his culture is sterotyping, its like saying all english people would act like Marcus tonight because thats the culture they was raised in - and this was clearly proven wrong tonight when Lisa didnt take part.
Lisa :laugh3: she said she'd get her tits out for a fag, there isn't much we can say about her. the only reason she didn't go on the roof is because she was afraid of punishment. so your reasoning fails i'm afraid.

Your missing the point.

The point i mean is everyone who was born in and raised in the british culture wouldnt have acted the way marcus did tonight, the same way that everyone born and raised in the Brazilian/Latino culture wouldnt have acted the way Rodrigo did tonight - its down to how your people raised you, not the culture you are from.
so you're denying the culture you're from has no effect on you at all?

Afromullet is right. All he is saying is... we cannot generalise and expect all Portugese people to behave in the same way and all have the same values, just like all British people do not behave in the same way and have the same values.

[cookiemonster]

is it not the general consensus that picking your nose is disgusting? why is that? this is more related to social norms & values rather than culture but still.

[dennissabre]

I'll post what i want thanks dear as you did on my threads last night. I will be showing a very keen interest in your threads from now on. :bored:

[gohan2091]

Originally posted by wannashag
Originally posted by gohan2091
Rodrigo isn't a bore, he is the most sensible housemate in there. At least he has respect for the house.
:sleep:

When you fall asleep on the Internet, it is a sign telling you you've spent too long at the computer. Go get some rest.

[ManicWolf]

I'm pretty sure not everyone in Brazil could possibly be THAT boring and moany! I understand he wants to have respect for Big Brother, but all he has to do is not join in, not be a kill joy and moan at the other HMs all the time.

[AfroMullet]

Originally posted by cookiemonster
Originally posted by AfroMullet
Originally posted by cookiemonster
Originally posted by AfroMullet
Its not the culture hes from, its the way his family chose to raise him, if you had other Brazilians or Latino's in the house, they wont all act like he does. Saying he acts like that due to his culture is sterotyping, its like saying all english people would act like Marcus tonight because thats the culture they was raised in - and this was clearly proven wrong tonight when Lisa didnt take part.
Lisa :laugh3: she said she'd get her tits out for a fag, there isn't much we can say about her. the only reason she didn't go on the roof is because she was afraid of punishment. so your reasoning fails i'm afraid.

Your missing the point.

The point i mean is everyone who was born in and raised in the british culture wouldnt have acted the way marcus did tonight, the same way that everyone born and raised in the Brazilian/Latino culture wouldnt have acted the way Rodrigo did tonight - its down to how your people raised you, not the culture you are from.
so you're denying the culture you're from has no effect on you at all?

When did i deny it? Of course it does, but what has a bigger effect on a person is the way your people raise you, and then when your older, personal choice.

[dennissabre]

Originally posted by cookiemonster
is it not the general consensus that picking your nose is disgusting? why is that? this is more related to social norms & values rather than culture but still.


It's going very well isnt it?

[cookiemonster]

Originally posted by AfroMullet
Originally posted by cookiemonster
Originally posted by AfroMullet
Originally posted by cookiemonster
Originally posted by AfroMullet
Its not the culture hes from, its the way his family chose to raise him, if you had other Brazilians or Latino's in the house, they wont all act like he does. Saying he acts like that due to his culture is sterotyping, its like saying all english people would act like Marcus tonight because thats the culture they was raised in - and this was clearly proven wrong tonight when Lisa didnt take part.
Lisa :laugh3: she said she'd get her tits out for a fag, there isn't much we can say about her. the only reason she didn't go on the roof is because she was afraid of punishment. so your reasoning fails i'm afraid.

Your missing the point.

The point i mean is everyone who was born in and raised in the british culture wouldnt have acted the way marcus did tonight, the same way that everyone born and raised in the Brazilian/Latino culture wouldnt have acted the way Rodrigo did tonight - its down to how your people raised you, not the culture you are from.
so you're denying the culture you're from has no effect on you at all?

When did i deny it? Of course it does, but what has a bigger effect on a person is the way your people raise you, and then when your older, personal choice.
i agree.

i'm not talking about Rodrigo's other moaning like when he gives it but can't take it. i'm specifically talking about this furniture thing. that is to do with culture. of course his parents brough him up like it, coz it's the culture in Brazil to respect your possessions.

[squinky]

maybe people all over europe arnt all boring killjoys,but rodrigo is from brazil, which is a long way from europe.just a small point.

[AhmedFan2004]

You either have it or you don't, you can't buy it. To some extent, you can develop and improve upon the qualities that you have.

Nothing to do with speaking perfect English or knowing all the intricate details of a culture.

Most people know relatively jack all about their own culture anyway tbh!

[cookiemonster]

Originally posted by AhmedFan2004
Most people know relatively jack all about their own culture anyway tbh!
true.

[kellybsblover]

I made this exactly same post last week and people who don't like him really don't want to understand this.

[Laruz]

Originally posted by cookiemonster
he's not from our country, he only moved here 2 years ago. he doesn't mean to be a kill joy, he just simply can't understand why people would do those things.

Possibly.

Doesn't mean I'd enjoy tiptoeing on eggshells around him.

[kisywisy]

Originally posted by cookiemonster

i'm not talking about Rodrigo's other moaning like when he gives it but can't take it. i'm specifically talking about this furniture thing. that is to do with culture. of course his parents brough him up like it, coz it's the culture in Brazil to respect your possessions.

well i'm in scotland and been taught to respect my possessions. you can't just call it a cultural thing. having respect for your possesions is something that you are brought up with.

and how can you say it's british culture to disrespect possessions??:conf:

[gohan2091]

Everyone should respect their own and other people's possessions...

[cookiemonster]

Originally posted by kisywisy
Originally posted by cookiemonster

i'm not talking about Rodrigo's other moaning like when he gives it but can't take it. i'm specifically talking about this furniture thing. that is to do with culture. of course his parents brough him up like it, coz it's the culture in Brazil to respect your possessions.
and how can you say it's british culture to disrespect possessions??:conf:
i didn't actually say that, but it does seem to be true. every week in my local paper there's an article about a teen that has destroyed or vandalised something.

[setanta]

i really think it's silly to assume that it's a difference in culture. i have brasilian friends and they don't differ dramatically to us at all. he's just boring, that's all- his hissy fits are boring and that's the only time he's involved in the show

[calyman]

Originally posted by cookiemonster
he's not from our country, he only moved here 2 years ago. he doesn't mean to be a kill joy, he just simply can't understand why people would do those things.
I've been to Brazil and I can assure you that Rodrigo is in no way representative of any Brazilians I came across (apart from the fiery temper).

He is more like an old grandmothers wrinkly cardigan, left lying by the knitting.