[hideki]

Canada here.

[Iamkontroll]

I'm an American viewer, and I have to say I have always preferred the UK version. It's just better in countless ways Just love you English

[pcro]

Canada via youtube. So much better than the US version, which I have watched since the start. Canada is getting its own version finally but unfortunately it will be using the US format.

[DigitalMethod]

Originally Posted by MatthewS

Im from the GTA as well.

[BBfanUSA]

Originally Posted by Indy

Of all the things the US version does differently, the worst part is that one person nominates and the rest of the house votes. It's basically Survivor with climate control. I'd love to see them do a season the UK way - everyone nominates, the public votes. The live feed viewers get rabid as it is when they're powerless. I'd love to see them turned loose on the actual game.

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!! We tried that Season 1 and the public evicted the entertaining hgs first and the most boring hgs were left. Even if they did vote to save the attractive male christian dogooder would always win. and if they were a douchebag America wouldn't know it since they would be edited to be a nice guy.

Jeff is a GREAT example of this.

Now I do watch the UK version. I do like the evictions but don't like some of the editing. I don't like it with them just talking about random stuff. Nominations should be discussed. But I don't want it being done 24/7.

[MartianMark]

US - East Coast.

BBUK is far more entertaining than our version. Hopefully someday we might adopt a similar format.

[acinca]

I'm in America. This is my first season watching the UK BB. I'm totally hooked, I like it better then the US version for sure. (Of course come next week I'll be hooked on the US version as well )

[kellybsblover]

Brazilian living in America but my heart has been British for years. I visited the UK and lived there for 3 months 5 years ago and it was the best time of my life. I love all things British (like our dear Rodrigo did in the BB house).

[kellybsblover]

I find that I enjoy both BB UK/US. I kind of like BB US a bit better because I like the strategizing- I HATE the producer Grodner- she carries the game in favor of her favorites but the show is still pretty good.
I like BB UK because I do find it entertaining and I do like the fact that BB is a character in the house.

[Scotty07]

Rather not say.

[Jords]

wow Im shocked how many are American

[Jords]

Does the FB voting let you guys vote?

[Mokka]

Originally Posted by Jords

Does the FB voting let you guys vote?

No, when you enter fb with a North American IP, the vote button isn't even available. That's why I used a proxy last year. Even then its a labour of love to do it due to exchange rates charged to your visa. I only voted in the finally last year.

p.s. I love the photo you have of lyd and ben after bots. Super envious

[Jords]

Originally Posted by Mokkajava

No, when you enter fb with a North American IP, the vote button isn't even available. That's why I used a proxy last year. Even then its a labour of love to do it due to exchange rates charged to your visa. I only voted in the finally last year.

p.s. I love the photo you have of lyd and ben after bots. Super envious

aw shame! And thanks wish they were both still in the house

[BBUKAUSFAN]

australia

[billy123]

Originally Posted by Jords

wow Im shocked how many are American

There arent relatively its just 90 percent dont care about these threads.

[swinearefine]

Originally Posted by Jords

Does the FB voting let you guys vote?

I couldn't vote during BB12, I could during CBB9, and now I can't again for BB13.

[kellybsblover]

Originally Posted by big brother usa fan

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!! We tried that Season 1 and the public evicted the entertaining hgs first and the most boring hgs were left. Even if they did vote to save the attractive male christian dogooder would always win. and if they were a douchebag America wouldn't know it since they would be edited to be a nice guy.

Jeff is a GREAT example of this.

Now I do watch the UK version. I do like the evictions but don't like some of the editing. I don't like it with them just talking about random stuff. Nominations should be discussed. But I don't want it being done 24/7.

Perfect comment. I absolutely HATE Jeff- his sense of entitlement last season and Grodner covering up for his BS on feeds was just too much. The fast forward when he was eliminated is one of the best BB episodes I have ever seen... What the Producers did to save Jordan/Rachel was pathetic.

[Buck]

Other - Germany
Hallo Freunde

[toronto_matt]

i know for a fact bbuk has alot of canadian viewers, forget the americans

[ElProximo]

Canada here.

It was one helluva trick when I had to get live-feeds or even find episodes.

Toronto Matt is right - there are a lot of Canadian viewers. We did not have our *BB and plenty of us also lost interest (or never had) in the superficial American version.

*Trivia: Canada actually did have an original 'BB' which was called 'The Loft' and might have been one of the first ever versions anywhere.
The Loft featured obnoxious disrespectful housemates (loftmates?) probably years ahead of its time.
I think it was canceled after 1 season?

** It turns out Canada is actually getting it's own Big Brother. At first glance it appears to be a cheap American-wannabe version (??) body-shavers and bikini girls playing 'summer pool party'??

(I was living in the UK for BB1 (and some later ones) hence the lifelong addiction).

Happy Canada Day

[Yayita]

Originally Posted by toronto_matt

i know for a fact bbuk has alot of canadian viewers, forget the americans

Toronto Matt and El Proximo, why "Forget the Americans" and call our TV "Cheap" and the rest of your negative comments. While I agree that the American BB leaves alot to be desired, you dont have to generalize and speak ill. This is why some Americans believe Canadians are jealous and bitter towards their big brother to the south.

One more thing, you too are American OK, we both inhabit the North American continent so by defenition Canadians are also Americans..

Cheers And Happy 4th of July tomorrow!

[ElProximo]

Originally Posted by Yayita

call our TV "Cheap" and

I did not intend to be negative about Americans or America. What I did want to say is that the American BB is 'superficial'.

[well, in fairness, many of them are to some degree]

It was Canadian BB i called 'Cheap' and 'American wannabe' (which is worse, a cheap version of a superficial version).

Here is the thing: I believe most Americans would be the first to say BBUSA really IS a superficial (orientated, focused,) version. Americans in the USA would say that.
But I was more critical of the Canadian version(s).

[Marc]

Wow I fair few, I thought it'll be more like 3:1 ratio

[fruit_cake]

I'm amazed by the poll results, quite astounding really I thought it would be about 4:1 British but it appears we are in a minority when you add in the 'other' category.