[lily.]

It would seem that a lot of people are coming out in the press to state that they knew Emily was a racist. Now there's a theory that BB also knew of Emily's racist tendencies before she entered the BB house.

So, the question is: Do you think that BB knew about this and put her in anyway hoping for an incident exactly like this so that...

a) BB gets loads of press (yet again!) - because no publicity is bad publicity..

and also...

b) BB get to "do the right thing" this time to atone for getting it all wrong on CBB?


It's just a theory guys, not necessarily my views though. Discuss..

[Jay]

No i don't think BB knew with all the drama that happened during CBB i don't think they would of risked putting Emily if they knew she was racist or going to make a racist comment.

[Mrluvaluva]

Your theory of course is possible L. I am not sure,,,,,,but it raises some interesting points.

[Bells]

I think that's really very interesting. Because had they known, they would've monitored her very closely, and sure enough, as soon as something had 'slipped out' of Emily's mouth, they acted on it immediately. It could well have been their way to try and amend the CBB5 situation and all the complaints they received, and show that they were dealing with this situation accordingly, whilst at the same time receiving publicity. Then, very cleverly putting two male housemates in tonight in order to gloss over it.

Again, my post is just a development of the theory. I'm not too sure whether I believe it but I wouldn't rule it out - it could well be a possibility that I hadn't considered before. If so I don't think it was a wise idea at all putting Emily in full stop, although, if this theory is true, they obviously were only thinking about their reputation and ensuring that the show could continue for viewers.

[InTheFade]

It wouldn't surprise me at all. Well, anyhow, it's worked wonders if it's true.

[Amy]

No, I don't think BB knew Emily would make racist comment.. from what I heard some housemates saying BB had made it very clear that anyone attempting to use racism or break any rules would be booted out. I see your point though .. however, I think Channel 4 want less publicity after the slating they are getting just lately.

[lily.]

Ash, it's interesting what you said as well.

I'm also unsure of what to think. It never even occurred to me until someone said it to me that they could have almost planned this so that they could get the good publicity for "doing the right thing".

It's maybe just a load of rubbish, but it's certainly something to think about.

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Amy
No, I don't think BB knew Emily would make racist comment.. from what I heard some housemates saying BB had made it very clear that anyone attempting to use racism or break any rules would be booted out. I see your point though .. however, I think Channel 4 want less publicity after the slating they are getting just lately.

Of course they warned them all beforehand, but she was on TV 24/7 and it is hard not to let something slip when you are watched like this. It is in fact a possibility that they did this to make themselves look good and "redeem" themselves after CBB5. We will never know.

And I actually think CH4 are handling things in a way to get maximum publicity, and making a good job of it.

[Mike]

I highly doubt they knew Emily would make a racist comment on national television, i think it's a fair point that yes the show would get publicity and whether it's good or bad the fact is people are still talking about it however after what happend on CBB i don't feel they would be that stupid.

[MaDdOctoR]

don't believe everything you read......

dOc

[Emilee]

No i dont they knew... after what happened last year they wouldnt want that again. but i dont think shes a rasist just a stupid remark which slipped out. not made in any intent to cause offence.

[Smeggypants]

I really don't think Emily's comment was racist. As others have said she was trying to be 'street' and simply didn't think before she spoke. She shouldn't have said what she said given the hysteria over this word.

but to automatically assume this comment was racist is wrong.

[the_chosen_one]

They probably knew she uses the word in the modern context asserted by people of black origin, yes, but your question is obviously void, seeing as she isn't a racist.

[Fanboy_Luke]

Originally posted by Stropz
It would seem that a lot of people are coming out in the press to state that they knew Emily was a racist. Now there's a theory that BB also knew of Emily's racist tendencies before she entered the BB house.

So, the question is: Do you think that BB knew about this and put her in anyway hoping for an incident exactly like this so that...

a) BB gets loads of press (yet again!) - because no publicity is bad publicity..

and also...

b) BB get to "do the right thing" this time to atone for getting it all wrong on CBB?


It's just a theory guys, not necessarily my views though. Discuss..

Personally I don't think you have the right to brand her a racist. She used a word that has racist connotations but there is no reputable evidence that she is, in fact, a racist.

[Smeggypants]

Originally posted by Stropz
It would seem that a lot of people are coming out in the press to state that they knew Emily was a racist. Now there's a theory that BB also knew of Emily's racist tendencies before she entered the BB house.

So, the question is: Do you think that BB knew about this and put her in anyway hoping for an incident exactly like this so that...

a) BB gets loads of press (yet again!) - because no publicity is bad publicity..

and also...

b) BB get to "do the right thing" this time to atone for getting it all wrong on CBB?


It's just a theory guys, not necessarily my views though. Discuss..

Your Poll is loaded and brands Emily a racist without evidence, Therefore I have not answered it.

[Juelz]

"a" racist?

LMFAO, she isn't... so that kinda rules this thread out all together

[Sticks]

How about a new pol which you must answer Yes or No

Have you stopped beating your wife yet?

COME ON ANSWER YES OR NOW

Have you stopped beating your wife yet?

I'm waiting


The premise of this question is wrong and based on nameless associates giving anonymous briefings to the gutter press.

[lily.]

How about reading the whole post. Did I not state that these were not necessarily my views, but a theory I had heard? My god. Way to over-react!

[donney14]

no bcause emily isnt a racist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Turrican]

I suspect BB DID know that Emily was racist and were just waiting for her to slip up (as she famously did) so that Big Brother could redeem themselves and step in as the big knight in shining armour and slay the bigot.

Fair play to BB - they've earned back ALOT of respect they lost from the Shilpa CBB fiasco!

Couldnt have happened to a more stuck-up middle class snob either

[Sticks]

You still have not answered the question

Have you stopped beating your wife yet?

COME ON ANSWER YES OR NO

Channel 4 want to show what good guys they are so risk further censure by OfCom to show they have learned their lesson.

what am I missing here?

Surely the sensible course of action would have been to make sure no contestant was likely to bring the wrath of OfCom down on their heads again.

Just because the N word was uttered the assumption is that the person uttering it must be racist.

By that logic there are a lot of racists here on TiBB because they have typed it out in full. Note like George Galloway, I refer to it as the N word so I do not cause offence.

It was uttered in an attempt to show she was one of the gang, as she explained her circle of black friends did. I now have independent confirmation, courtesy of the letters page of today's free paper the Metro that some people in the black community use this word amongst them selves. It was an attempt to fit in, that went horribly wrong.

[MaDdOctoR]

Originally posted by Turrican
I suspect BB DID know that Emily was racist and were just waiting for her to slip up (as she famously did) so that Big Brother could redeem themselves and step in as the big knight in shining armour and slay the bigot.

Fair play to BB - they've earned back ALOT of respect they lost from the Shilpa CBB fiasco!

Couldnt have happened to a more stuck-up middle class snob either

Edited by Sunny_01 - personal remarks about other FMs are NOT allowed :

[Turrican]

Originally posted by MaDdOctoR

Edited by Sunny_01:

What part of it was "stupid"? I don't think anything I have said here you can refute so you stoop to petty insults instead? That's very Emily of you! hahah!

[the_chosen_one]

Originally posted by MaDdOctoR

I really hope you aren't as stupid as that post makes you out to be

He excells in them Doc. It's becoming his trademark.

I think it's a source of amusement, or something, to spread this hate.

[Turrican]

Originally posted by the_chosen_one

He excells in them Doc. It's becoming his trademark.

I think it's a source of amusement, or something, to spread this hate.

The only thing i'm excelling at is spreading logical, well thought out posts which just so happen to show your favourite EX-housemate in a negative light (albeit her own doing).

Just pointing out the hard facts. As Will Smith once brilliantly said: Don't hate the playa, hate the game!