[The Grinch]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

This!!!

Anything to find a reason to hate Jojo really. Mickey probably took it as a joke too so I don’t get how this made you feel uncomfortable for him. He thought she looked unbelievable as a guy too

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

Not to be pedantic but the phrase "clutching at straws" has nothing to do with plastic drinking straws

It comes from a proverb in Thomas More's “Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation” (1534) which says, “A drowning man will clutch at straws.” It is said that the “straw” in this case refers to the sort of thin reeds that grow by the side of a river.


ergo

she is a bully and its all Ben's fault

[Yuki Maru Hoshi]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

Pretty sure I own these exact ones

[Candy Annie Cane]

You can't justify him "making a joke" to her then vilify for her playing a joke on him. Its just hypocritical.

Before you ask, no it wouldn't make me uncomfortable if she did it to my Dad (who is 78). He, and I would find it hysterical, and Mickey looked quite amused by it when he found out

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

You can't justify him "making a joke" to her then vilify for her playing a joke on him. Its just hypocritical.

Before you ask, no it wouldn't make me uncomfortable if she did it to my Dad (who is 78). He, and I would find it hysterical, and Muckey looked quite amused by it when he found out

She isn’t 72 with neurological issues

Answer honestly.. how would you feel if you were at a party and you noticed a small group of complete strangers making your ageing , confused uncle look completely ridiculous ?

[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

You can't justify him "making a joke" to her then vilify for her playing a joke on him. Its just hypocritical.

Before you ask, no it wouldn't make me uncomfortable if she did it to my Dad (who is 78). He, and I would find it hysterical, and Mickey looked quite amused by it when he found out

I personally agree with you on both points tbh.

I feel like some of those people on DS that Zizu's quoting on here are probably looking for any excuse to criticize Jojo because she made Mickey look bad during Lesbiangate.

Also DS has gotten more strange in recent years, there were about 3 members that got the best looking female contestant on Strictly thread shut down last year because it was "degrading to women."

Also they thought that their opinion were the majority even though over 50 votes were cast on that poll, so those three members in question were not great mathematicians.

[Yuki Maru Hoshi]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

I personally agree with you on both points tbh.

I feel like some of those people on DS that Zizu's quoting on here are probably looking for any excuse to criticize Jojo because she made Mickey look bad during Lesbiangate.

Also DS has gotten more strange in recent years, there were about 3 members that got the best looking female contestant on Strictly thread shut down last year because it was "degrading to women."

Also they thought that their opinion were the majority even though over 50 votes were cast on that poll, so those three members in question were not great mathematicians.

I don't know much about DS. I've read a few threads a couple of times... and the comments are very knee jerk and expected from what I did see. I would agree for sure that some people are just looking for something to be outraged by (not you, Zizu...) ... it's like the voyeuristic version of internet bloodsports, I guess is one way to put that...

[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by Maru

I don't know much about DS. I've read a few threads a couple of times... and the comments are very knee jerk and expected from what I did see. I would agree for sure that some people are just looking for something to be outraged by (not you, Zizu...) ... it's like the voyeuristic version of internet bloodsports, I guess is one way to put that...

Fair point.

[joeysteele]

No it isn't bullying.
I can understand that it seemed a bit unkind.

Bullying is now a word widely used inappropriately in my view.
Just look at someone the wrong way now and it's seen as bullying.
Ridiculous.

What happened here however was Micky was the only one not to see her appearance changed.
All the others had.
So he was the only one they could try it out on.
No one disagreed, no one objected.

Did he not suspect anything or did he just go along with it
Who knows.
Either way it was a bit of fun, far from making him look foolish, it actually showed him a good sport as to it.
Because he found it humerous once revealed.

Age shouldn't come into this.
They are ALL equal housemates.
Relieving a lot of boredom in the house must be very important at times.

What I liked was the inclusion of them all in the change of appearance and Micky clearly not bothered or offended at all by it either.
So no , no bullying.

If it had say been my Dad or my Grandad, well I think knowing how my Dad and Grandad were, they would have found it hilarious.

[ebandit]

.........................cuff billy 'n make them plead for forgiveness for such bullying............................

honestly..............what would jo-jo make of this terrible behaviour

but what would i know................................

Mark L

[Cherry Christmas]

I don't think Mickey was fooled, the fact that they thought he would be was more comical, I didn't see the need for the prank it was pretty childish, cringe is a good word for it

[Parmy]

I could see your point had the joke been played on patsy.

[Abra]

It's funny how the same people who bend over backwards to defend Mickey's "jokes" are now the ones claiming that he is being bullied by jokes.

Pot. Kettle.

Mickey found it hilarious and was actually impressed by it, but dear snowflakes, please stop getting offended on his behalf.

[vesavius]

Nah, not bullying at all. Just a bit of fun.

I actually think he knew exactly what was going on and just chose to play into it... The man has taught in acting schools and been around actors for decades... He understands improv and what a skit is and, honestly, JoJo really was not that convincing

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Originally Posted by vesavius

Nah, not bullying at all. Just a bit of fun.

I actually think he knew exactly what was going on and just chose to play into it... The man has taught in acting schools and been around actors for decades... He understands improv and what a skit is and, honestly, JoJo really was not that convincing

he turned the joke onto her thinking he was buying it

genius

[bots]

i don't think BB are being equal in how they treat hm's, but, really, thats not new

[Christmas Dynasnow]

I cant belive anyone thought Mickey bought it

He was having some fun too

He is a great housemate

[user104658]

The argument seems to be that he's effectively intellectually disabled (I don't think thats the case but it's what's being argued here)? And if that's true then its production/ITV that would be to blame if he was in a situation like is being described. If he's vulnerable he shouldn't be in there.

I would say, to be fair, that it wouldn't be the first time they've put clearly vulnerable people in the house.

But I don't think that's the case here.

You can't let your overwhelming dislike of someone (JoJo) colour your assessment of every little thing.

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Quantum Boy

The argument seems to be that he's effectively intellectually disabled (I don't think thats the case but it's what's being argued here)? And if that's true then its production/ITV that would be to blame if he was in a situation like is being described. If he's vulnerable he shouldn't be in there.

I would say, to be fair, that it wouldn't be the first time they've put clearly vulnerable people in the house.

But I don't think that's the case here.

You can't let your overwhelming dislike of someone (JoJo) colour your assessment of every little thing.

Surely you’ve noticed that basically everything confuses him .. he’s not dissimilar to Ozzy Osbourne in that respect possibly worse

He had to ask BB for assistance finding his way back from the diary room ffs

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Surely you’ve noticed that basically everything confuses him .. he’s not dissimilar to Ozzy Osbourne in that respect possibly worse

He had to ask BB for assistance finding his way back from the diary room ffs

Sure, but if you believe he's vulnerable because of that, then the people assessing who is fit to go into something like this are the ones to blame if there's a huge problem. If hes not well enough to handle anything the show might throw at him they should have assessed him and said no to him going in at all.

As it happens, I don't think he is particularly vulnerable, and I also think he clearly knew that it was Jojo and was just playing along, it was just a bit of fun. He likes her. Their sort-of-friendship that's emerging is one of the only interesting parts of the show currently.

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Quantum Boy

Sure, but if you believe he's vulnerable because of that, then the people assessing who is fit to go into something like this are the ones to blame if there's a huge problem. If hes not well enough to handle anything the show might throw at him they should have assessed him and said no to him going in at all.

As it happens, I don't think he is particularly vulnerable, and I also think he clearly knew that it was Jojo and was just playing along, it was just a bit of fun. He likes her. Their sort-of-friendship that's emerging is one of the only interesting parts of the show currently.

Guess time will tell

I have always liked him from his early acting days .. always very entertaining / interesting in his interviews and highly intelligent.

This isn’t the same guy by any means

I think she was cruel at best , that’s being generous

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Originally Posted by Quantum Boy

Their sort-of-friendship that's emerging is one of the only interesting parts of the show currently.

You are forgetting the whole Jack and Angelica and Chris thing and the bit
with Trisha and then Daley says that thing and its brilliant and then Ella and
that other girl says something and I'm like wow that's wild and then Patsy
says "in the USA and my kids are like" and then er, well, and er

[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Surely you’ve noticed that basically everything confuses him .. he’s not dissimilar to Ozzy Osbourne in that respect possibly worse

He had to ask BB for assistance finding his way back from the diary room ffs

Ozzy is an Aston Villa supporter.

You can't get more confused than that.

[Livia]

Just watching last night's show on catch up. What an excruciating cringe-fest.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Originally Posted by Livia

Just watching last night's show on catch up. What an excruciating cringe-fest.

Angelica crying thinking she has inspired a generation of kids was the worst