[Indy]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

Why, I for one and it would seem a good few others enjoy hearing his suspicions. At least he is saying and doing something.

Then he should report them to the DR. If this had been a previous season, he'd be failing tasks for other housemates daily with his constant suspicions.

[coolkid]

Originally Posted by Indy

Then he should report them to the DR. If this had been a previous season, he'd be failing tasks for other housemates daily with his constant suspicions.

quite agree with the comments about dan we're not saying he is perfect as a viewer I would much rather watch him then sophie I think is not everyone cup tea but he is loyal look how he is with hazel when Charlie was getting to callem he stuck up for him like him or loath him good hm

[Livia]

I don't think people dislike Dan for being intelligent. More that he's whiney and self-involved.

[Josy]

I can honestly say I have never noticed anyone say they dislike Dan for being intelligent.

[Benjamin]

I don't care how intelligent or stupid a housemate is. I've liked housemates such as 'the dumb people' like Alex (BB12) and Jade (BB3), right through to the more intelligent housemates like Science (BB6) and Stu (BB5).


And in terms of intelligence, Dan is not that intelligent, he's about average.

[CaudleHalbard]

He is only intelligent in terms of the other HMs. Which, let's face it, isn't hard! Lol!

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by CaudleHalbard

He is only intelligent in terms of the other HMs. Which, let's face it, isn't hard! Lol!

I think his bitchiness lets him down.

[Speedster]

I don't dislike him for his intelligence, it's his arrogance that bothers Me.

[Chuckyegg]

There is really no reason to dislike anyone for being bright, as well you know.

[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by Daffodil

I think Dan is perceptive, shrewd, funny and intelligent. And he SHOULD win!!!.

Absolutely.... people feel threatened by it and think he is just trying to be clever. Instead of keeping his opinions to himself he speaks his mind saying exactly what he and feels.... showing he is not fake and wears his heart on his sleeve....Love him for that....Dan to win.

[Pronshi]

There is being intelligent and then there is being patronizing and wishful thinking.

[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by Pronshi

There is being intelligent and then there is being patronizing and wishful thinking.

There is being patronising...and there is being someone open and honest about their thoughts and feelings around many who are too scared to express them.... then there are those who are too thick to have seen things that more intelligent people do... that doesnt make him patronising.

[Livia]

More paranoid than patronising.

[halfacrown]

Originally Posted by rusticgal

There is being patronising...and there is being someone open and honest about their thoughts and feelings around many who are too scared to express them.... then there are those who are too thick to have seen things that more intelligent people do... that doesnt make him patronising.

There is a point where honest opinion becomes plain rudeness. Children learn to hold their tongues because it's not acceptable to tell people what we think of them in most situations. Being opinionated is not the same as being intelligent and can, in fact be very annoying and boring.

[Tulin]

Originally Posted by The Mockinator

I know the thick Housemates are usually more popular cuz their fick innit.


But why do people seem to actually dislike Dan for being clever? Yes it's annoying that he seems to know everything but it's not something that people should evict him for over Sam and Sophie imo.

In general people of higher intelligence are disliked by people of lesser intelligence. It's a complex situation involving jealousy, lack of trust and the "ficker" people projecting their own insecurities onto the "smarter" person.

I'd say the average IQ on these boards wouldn't be too sky high(plus from a lot of the posts I have read over the last few months I would say that average age of posters here is quite young), so that kind of tracks with the general Dan hate I have seen here.

Add to that he is an ex-cop and the general predilection amongst younger people for not liking police officers(or outright being young thugs and hoodlums themselves who may have had negative experiences with the police)and it's a perfect storm of negativity towards Dan.


Me?

I just wanna get in between that pec cleavage and do all kinds of nasty things!

[Kizzy]

He is highly intelligent a lot of people find that intimidating.

[CaudleHalbard]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

He is highly intelligent a lot of people find that intimidating.

He is of average intelligence and a lot of people find that intimidating!

[Fosse]

He's not intelligent; if you think he's clever then you've lived a very sheltered life.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Fosse

He's not intelligent; if you think he's clever then you've lived a very sheltered life.

clearly I have then as he has managed to keep track of every secret and lie told in the house so far fosse....

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by CaudleHalbard

He is of average intelligence and a lot of people find that intimidating!

I find aggressive boxers that dominate women intimidating.

[CaudleHalbard]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

clearly I have then as he has managed to keep track of every secret and lie told in the house so far fosse....

He has also got a lot of things wrong, eg Wolfy is an actress - ruining her time in the house (not that I like the female).

If you are suspicious (=paranoid) about EVERYTHING you are bound to get a few things right.

He has not picked up on Gina's fake background, so he is no Sherlock.

[letmein]

Originally Posted by The Mockinator

I know the thick Housemates are usually more popular cuz their fick innit.


But why do people seem to actually dislike Dan for being clever? Yes it's annoying that he seems to know everything but it's not something that people should evict him for over Sam and Sophie imo.

No, he's annoying because he's annoying. He's an arrogant prick.

[Jords]

Originally Posted by Roy Mars III

he's pretty smart but not that clever

He questions so many things that happen in the house, of course he is going to be right once or twice. He has gotten about 50 + things wrong, and two or three things right. Not really great results

EXACTLY.

Hes a paranoid mess.

Hes smart though, but thats not why I dislike him.

[jet]

Originally Posted by CaudleHalbard

He has also got a lot of things wrong, eg Wolfy is an actress - ruining her time in the house (not that I like the female).

If you are suspicious (=paranoid) about EVERYTHING you are bound to get a few things right.

He has not picked up on Gina's fake background, so he is no Sherlock.

He has not got a lot of things wrong - just one or two. On the contrary, he has gotten most things right. No detective can have a 100% success rate. Unless they are fictional of course.

[Kyle]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

clearly I have then as he has managed to keep track of every secret and lie told in the house so far fosse....

I'd attribute that more to paranoia.

He is clearly one of the more intelligent of the housemates but most of the twists he has uncovered because he seems extremely paranoid, which isn't surprising in a game show called SECRETS & LIES.