[p2pnut]

Just a few points to ponder folks......

a) It's a GAME

b) It's a ratings led TV game

c) It's a TV game based upon GROUP DYNAMICS

d) The best way to manipulate group dynamics is to introduce an UNKNOWN FACTOR

e) BECKI is that unknown factor

So, where does that leave us?

It leaves those of us who understand and accept the above points applauding the Producers for the successful way in which they have 'moved the goalposts' by the simple ploy of introducing Becki into the equation.

Programs like BB rely on the fans' anger and dissent to boost ratings (and therefore advertising revenue). Furthermore, this results in higher levels of voting and therefore a bigger income from BB's cut of the premium 'phone calls.

BB4 showed that the original BB formula was wearing so thin that anticipated revenue from a further offering of the same old, same old wouldn't be viable. Hence BB5, with it's theme of EVIL.

Not only has the 'evil factor' messed with the housemate's heads - it has done a good job of unsettling the regular, traditional, fans (judging by the furore on this site alone) ........ leading to more pennies in the Endemol coffers (I refer you to (B) above).

I'm not trying to be 'holier than thou' about this. I'm just as affected by my likes and dislikes in the house (Dan to win - Buttocks Mary to be chained to the nearest gay 'cottage'). I'm loving every twisted minute of 'evil' BB5. But I never forget (a) above. LOL

[LEE]

I might not agree with you about Jason, but I do agree with most of the rest of what you have said above. Jason or Dan to win

[Dan_]

Good points people.