[JoshBB]

Originally Posted by iToby

I'm claiming Salt of the Earth as an Irish phrase until someone posts my research proving otherwise But yeah, good decent person does it for me. probably the best description of its meaning.

http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/s...the-earth.html

[Patricia4]

Originally Posted by Lister of Smeg

Absolutely salt of the earth tells it as it is and calls out fake behaviour always got some great banter to lighten the mood . Just a well rounded individual .

[iToby]

Originally Posted by ebandit

salt of the earth is not just good............but someone of humility

..........someone down to earth

Mark L

err...........i think mark fails...........

Awwwwww...If only I was like Simon Imagine all the doggy stories we would share? But I'm not,

[sosadbbend]

Originally Posted by iToby

Yeah, marks not fake at all...The only guy who gets a suntan in an Irish winter/spring...gets legs like Schwartzenegger just by eating, and very natural looking eyebrows, not to mention whingeing about the other housemates ganging up on individuals...no he's not fake at all, he's the salt in your coffee. He hates Harry purely because she's not been taken in by his false craic...his face SAYS IT ALL when she appears on SpyTV...I was all for a toss up twixt Jack n Chloe for the win, but now I'm switching to Harry...They said it was going to be a week of incredible twists...marks place in the bunker will come at a price...you watch. At least he can fall back on his upcoming career as Irelands first big Meth producer, or become Shamrockman, dun duh duht duuuun. Got a woman that needs abusing? dial 0892 shamrockman.

Salt of the earth? naah, pure SHAM 100%.

Absolutely agree. Harry to win!!

[iToby]

TYVM JoshBB

The phrase 'the salt of the earth' derives from the Bible, Matthew 5:13 (King James Version):

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

[Pink Pegasus]

I've always thought salt of the earth just means somebody very down to earth, no airs and graces, no attention seeking fakeness or nothing "over the top" about their personality etc. , just a very normal regular genuine person.

[Trasadkel1]

Originally Posted by Pink Pegasus

I've always thought salt of the earth just means somebody very down to earth, no airs and graces, no attention seeking fakeness or nothing "over the top" about their personality etc. , just a very normal regular genuine person.

Basically everything Marc is not then.

[BigBrotherfan4ever]

I do really like Marc, & I do think he will be remembered, as one of the best HM's this year.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Pink Pegasus

I've always thought salt of the earth just means somebody very down to earth, no airs and graces, no attention seeking fakeness or nothing "over the top" about their personality etc. , just a very normal regular genuine person.

Yes,me too

[bots]

Salt of the earth means a very good person, not sure thats really the best description for Marc, as it implies someone who is always helpful and kind

[Lstan]

I wouldnt go that far, calling him salt of the earth. I would say he's the most entertaining housemate this series and has saved the show for sure! And he has divided people on here too. Hes definatly a lil firecracker lol.

[Lstan]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

First class housemate, i just wish there were more people to entertain us in there, but there isn't,he's doing it all himself

On point as usual chuff!

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Jack_

Salt of the earth is the opposite to scum of the earth, so basically a great person

At least that's how I've always understood it

It means down to earth, normal person

[iToby]

Originally Posted by Lstan

I wouldnt go that far, calling him salt of the earth. I would say he's the most entertaining housemate this series and has saved the show for sure! And he has divided people on here too. Hes definatly a lil firecracker lol.

Its not for the housemates to be entertaining, Its up to BB prod's to drag the best n worse outta them with almost impossible tasks and punishments...YEAHHHHHHHHHHHH.

[Robertocarlo]

Originally Posted by Lister of Smeg

Absolutely salt of the earth tells it as it is and calls out fake behaviour always got some great banter to lighten the mood . Just a well rounded individual .

I totally agree with you. Marc's the best thing that's happened in that current house. They all slouch about under duvets and bitch about each other. Marc has at least injected some life into the BBH.

[the truth]

despite his faults hes a straight talker which I love. in a house full of such fakes he is like a shining beacon