[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Mick

When watching BB I always try to self case situations and RE Gary its a difficult call.His behaviours do come across as rude and arrogant sometimes but I feel this is more down to his hearing difficulties than the "I am Hollywood" so you will listen syndrome.

This cuts both ways as it must be difficult for the other HMs to interact do I talk louder and slower will this be seen as patronising has he heard and understood what I am saying.?

I feel this is the cause of an increasing amount of negativity being generated towards him and the cynic in me asks did BB expect this but is now panicking as it escalates. Witness BB asking James to understand and intervene.

It is interesting that two of the "he must go advocates" are American.Leslie and Steph (More strategic game playing than dislike).? As he now has BB and possibly James advocating on his behalf it is possible that the ugly pack mentality will decrease.

I think as a viewer that he is interesting to watch and if nominated will be saved but to answer the main OP question is difficult as I feel he has become unpopular because of his hearing difficulties. The BB winner Sam over came this via keeping a low profile during the early stages but Gary has chosen a different path and this is what makes him a great HM imo.

..I can also see why he irritates and alienates so much but I think it's largely linked to his disability and lack of comprehension so I have great empathy for him as well Mick....and you're right we have had winners and housemates who have overcome disabilities and transformations in their lives etc in the past but (possibly) and because of that from a public point of view and also from a housemate 'threat'/competition point of view...understanding/empathy/tolerance etc could be becoming completely reversed and withheld in that 'they can't use that as an excuse' etc way and no allowances being made at all which have to be by the whole definition and 'disadvantage' of that person through their disability..rather than how much allowance should be made because of it..?...


....I'm not sure that's making sense but I lost my train of thought there...