[Vanessa]

She's so eccentric! She just makes me smile. Love her songs!

Youtube video

[Gusto Brunt]

Nope, sorry.

[Gillian-73]

Yes, i've found myself liking her a lot, I thought i'd want her out first but there's something about her that's endearing me to her. She's my favourite.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Gillian-73

Yes, i've found myself liking her a lot, I thought i'd want her out first but there's something about her that's endearing me to her. She's my favourite.

She's just so sweet! And she wants to be there. Loved her reaction after she was saved. And her smiling afterwards.

[Deebo]

She puts me off my dinner

[rionablue]

I don't like her and it has nothing to do with her looks as a lot of ppl mention when they are saying they don't like her. She annoyed the hell out of me when she was on BBBOTS but the main reason I don't like her is that she acts like a baby. She cant take any kind of criticism like the fact she is dirty or untidy and when she found out she was up for eviction she just went into the bedroom and crawled into bed. She is an adult and she knows what the show is about. She is not ABOVE being nominated by others and I think she feels she is superior. She isn't. She certainly DOES NOT deserve to win

[Vanessa]

That's fine. We all have different opinions.

[Pincho Paxton]

She's great, but you have to tip-toe around the humour.

This is me tip-toeing around the humour...

and this is my humour...

Spoiler:

She makes me laugh,
she makes me cry
she put her man-boob in my eye!

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Pincho Paxton

She's great, but you have to tip-toe around the humour.

This is me tip-toeing around the humour...

and this is my humour...

Spoiler:

She makes me laugh,
she makes me cry
she put her man-boob in my eye!

She's stole the show. No wonder housemates want her out!

[lukee]

great love her

[mr rochester]

I am starting to come full circle with Lauren. When I heard she was going in I thought - Oh no! Then I could see she was making a huge effort and I warmed to her. I felt sorry that her mother has sent her in with an unnecessarily large 'old lady's' wardrobe. I thought her mother was vile when Emma interviewed her - saying she had not missed her and pointing out that Lauren has curvature of the spine (meaning that viewers should not judge her on her bad deportment). I believe that it's her mother's cruel and constant pushing of Lauren that has caused Lauren's separation from reality (not her sexual dysmorphia). However, as time has gone by I am struck by how Lauren demands so much support without realising it. She believes that if she polishes it will keep her in - yet still leaves used tissues all over the floor. Whilst it is important for people to adjust to others with special needs Lauren is seemingly divorced from reality and in a complete bubble. Her clothes are not helping and her neediness is getting very hard to watch. She does not seem to engage when watching others do their tasks. I'm afraid I am struggling to like her again. Maybe this will change...

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by mr rochester

I am starting to come full circle with Lauren. When I heard she was going in I thought - Oh no! Then I could see she was making a huge effort and I warmed to her. I felt sorry that her mother has sent her in with an unnecessarily large 'old lady's' wardrobe. I thought her mother was vile when Emma interviewed her - saying she had not missed her and pointing out that Lauren has curvature of the spine (meaning that viewers should not judge her on her bad deportment). I believe that it's her mother's cruel and constant pushing of Lauren that has caused Lauren's separation from reality (not her sexual dysmorphia). However, as time has gone by I am struck by how Lauren demands so much support without realising it. She believes that if she polishes it will keep her in - yet still leaves used tissues all over the floor. Whilst it is important for people to adjust to others with special needs Lauren is seemingly divorced from reality and in a complete bubble. Her clothes are not helping and her neediness is getting very hard to watch. She does not seem to engage when watching others do their tasks. I'm afraid I am struggling to like her again. Maybe this will change...

At least she's trying. Bless her.

[mr rochester]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

At least she's trying. Bless her.

I know and I feel really bad for thinking what I do Vanessa. I think this must be how the HM's feel too. She's trying very hard but she is just so irritating at times...

[avy]

she's such an innocent! bless!!

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by mr rochester

I know and I feel really bad for thinking what I do Vanessa. I think this must be how the HM's feel too. She's trying very hard but she is just so irritating at times...

She has dispraxia, but she hasn't told anyone in there. It's very hard for her to remember to pick up after herself.

[mr rochester]

Originally Posted by avy

she's such an innocent! bless!!

I don't think she has ever been socialised...Maybe that's the problem. She wasn't made to go to school and has always lived in her parents world with her parents dubious values.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by mr rochester

I don't think she has ever been socialised...Maybe that's the problem. She wasn't made to go to school and has always lived in her parents world with her parents dubious values.

I hope this gives her the confidence to make some friends and enjoy her life more.

[waterhog]

she is to much to handle - do have sorrow for her.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by waterhog

she is to much to handle - do have sorrow for her.

She's great to watch.

[mr rochester]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

I hope this gives her the confidence to make some friends and enjoy her life more.

That would be the most perfect outcome for Lauren. I am not hopeful this will happen whilst Lauren continues to live at home. Her family have taught her that buying a degree is better than getting out and studying for one. They kept her at home when she should have been out learning to deal with the bullies that tormented her. What 35 year old woman would wear those old-fashioned clothes from a bygone era? She is constantly over-dressed for a 1950s cocktail party. I wish she could find the strength to break away and start to make a life for herself.

[mr rochester]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

She has dispraxia, but she hasn't told anyone in there. It's very hard for her to remember to pick up after herself.

I heard that she has dyspraxia which I understand will make her clumsy - I did't realise this also affects the ability to see the trail of mess she leaves behind. If this is the case then she should tell them as they might be more forgiving. It's all just so complex with Lauren. I think she may also have vitiligo too...there's no end to the complications. Lauren's life is very hard indeed...

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by mr rochester

I heard that she has dyspraxia which I understand will make her clumsy - I did't realise this also affects the ability to see the trail of mess she leaves behind. If this is the case then she should tell them as they might be more forgiving. It's all just so complex with Lauren. I think she may also have vitiligo too...there's no end to the complications. Lauren's life is very hard indeed...

I think so. I love that she has kept it to herself. She could have used it to get sympathy, but she didn't.

[Kizzy]

Nope, it's all going to end very badly.... I can feel it.

[Niamh.]

I didn't like Lauren before she went in, then I started to like her the first few days but now I've gone off her again

[mr rochester]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

I think so. I love that she has kept it to herself. She could have used it to get sympathy, but she didn't.

Not too sure if that's wise though. It might be better to ask for understanding - if they knew they might be able to understand and make allowances for her dyspraxia.

To be honest I don't think any of them have gone in there to try and make allowances for or understand Lauren. I am starting to think that this prog might be the worst vehicle Lauren could have used if she wanted to engender understanding and acceptance. It just takes up too much time and as a result other HMs - like Abz for instance lose airtime.