Is ‘Big Brother: Over the Top’ (and the franchise in general) being hurt by some of its fans?
We take very little pleasure in writing this particular “Big Brother” article … and we say that in part because we’re taking very little pleasure in “Big Brother” as a franchise in general right now. This is a show that, for so many years, we identified with as fun, silly summer TV. It was addicting, but never in a way that really caused you in varying degrees of angst. There were strategic elements to keep you invested (if you watched with that in mind), just as there were also some other tremendous character moments and silly things that you can watch back or talk about on social media.
However, somewhere along the line, things changed. Maybe it was in season 15 where a number of players were saying racist things and people watching the feeds took it upon themselves to be white knights of justice; or, maybe it’s been a gradual build as more and more people have taken to social media and create multiple accounts with fake names and pictures of houseguests that they can say whatever they want without fear of being called out for it in real life.
Now that we’re almost at the end of “Big Brother: Over the Top,” we can officially say that the social-media negativity has almost completely sapped away a good percentage of our interest — and we know we’re not the only ones. Here’s a small sampling of what you get when you search for the #BBOTT hashtag on Twitter.
1. Fans of one side of the house calling fans of the other side really cruel and offensive names.
2. People compiling lists of every horrible thing someone has done in order to try to either ruin their life outside the house or justify their own distaste for them.
3. Accusations of mass rigging and unfairness at the hands of CBS.
4. Insulting the friends and family of actual players because of things out of their control.
5. Writers / podcasters / updaters being attacked constantly, even when they’re just saying something in jest and trying to lighten the mood. HOW DARE THEY?!
As a whole, we’d say that “Big Brother” can bring out the best in some people when it comes to entertainment. By no means are we meaning for this to be a blanket statement about every fan or tweeter out there. There are people out there who create amazing memes, Twitter hashtags (Hamsterwatch has been killing it with #Deathrace for years), videos, Reddit posts (the “Big Brother” Reddit is a place we often lurk), and really fantastic content. We’ve been on Rob Has a Podcast before and everyone over there is fantastic and always gives listeners a great show. The list of top-notch Big Brother sites is plentiful and these people put a lot of hard work into what they do.
The problem comes with the people who either use the show as a way to channel their hate, or become so emotionally invested in a specific outcome that it distorts the view of this as a fun, silly, and at-times ridiculous game. People were up in arms over a competition involving super-cheap mirrors in the backyard. A conflict over Krackle bars turned many into the morality police. Some people on Twitter determined that Shelby was having intercourse with someone in the Diary Room based off of a joke. Some people try to justify Jason’s offensive comments by saying that it’s “Jason being Jason” and that he doesn’t mean them; others feel like he’s just as bad as anyone from season 15. Nobody can agree on anything, and the America voting made it worse. It’s a shame, since we really love this cast and feel like it’s the best they’ve had in a few seasons.
We don’t want to ramble too much here, but here’s what the fandom should to do after this season is over: Take a deep breath, and realize that no matter who wins, we’re all going to be okay. The rest of the headlines from this month alone show us there are more important things going on than who wins, and while we should enjoy the show, “Big Brother” shouldn’t become a source of stress. It shouldn’t become an arbiter of negativity. It shouldn’t make us want to go on a path of destruction just because someone said something that makes us angry.
If you’re anonymous on Twitter with ever-changing names and and an egg for a picture, why not just stick to one thing and a defined point of view? Why not take a real risk and put yourself out there and be accountable for your words? The best BB content on the web, bar none, is from the people who either stick more to the facts, or aren’t afraid to have a real platform and make it clear that this is who they are. They can be funny or be about the strategy; it doesn’t matter. You just know who they are and what you’re going to get from them.
The problem is that some of negativity from this season is causing even some of the best “Big Brother” tweeters to stay silent just because they don’t want to deal with it anymore. Yes, we can all say “have a thick skin” or whatever, but those who say that probably haven’t experienced some of what is dished out on social media these days. It’s one thing to hear one or two negative things a day, but try dozens of them every hour for months and imagine what toll that takes on a person when you’re trying to have a good time with a show you love.
We know it probably won’t change, but we thought this would get our own personal plea out there for some of the fandom to lighten up and have a little more fun moving into season 19 or into “Big Brother Canada” in the spring. The negative vibes are one of the reasons we’ve posted fewer update posts as of late, and don’t talk about it as much on social media like we usually do. There is nothing else like “Big Brother” on American television, and given that we’re almost at Thanksgiving, isn’t this the time to be happy and grateful that we have a show as fun as this one?
We want to know what you think. Leave us a comment in the box below and tell us if you agree or disagree with our feelings on this season. If you do find yourself interested in securing some other news when it comes to “Big Brother,” be sure to head over to the link here right now. (Photo: CBS.)
Elizabeth Spinnato
November 27, 2016 @ 4:36 pm
Your article has clearly explained exactly how I feel. For me bbott became ruined due to all the hatred seen between ppl who held a difference of opinion. On jokers updates they needed to create separate fourms for the different sides of the house, because ppl were being so mean to eachother. To me this has shown all of us how social media has effected some ppl in a bad way. Thank you for putting some light on this subject. Your article was truly well written, and thought provoking. Elizabeth Spinnato
burton66
November 25, 2016 @ 2:25 am
Well it has been a crazy time, both sides have their points of view but what I see if I had been in the house I would have been in the LNJ for sure. They are like my peeps in real life. Both sides said bad things and production is to blame for some things ie: cheering for Whitney putting the Shelby thing in the house and the comps… One thing I can say is from day one I was in the showmance room we were great to each other and when the trolls came in we put them on MUTE. I do hope Jason wins he worked for it! Look forward to an all vet game let America vote who we want to go back in though!
Fan4me
November 25, 2016 @ 2:09 am
I totally agree, but it is damn hard to not participate in it. I just see people saying all these terrible things about Shelby when their own favorite is terrible and I can’t help but fight back. I know it’s bad but UGHHHHH
Danielle G
November 24, 2016 @ 3:12 pm
It’s basically good vs. evil. I think that BB contributed to this whole thing by not making the HGs follow the BB rules. Letting Danielle sleep longer than everyone else, even letting her sleep in the London room while being a HN started feeders blood to boil. Rules are rules in the BB house. Production should of stuck to them. Awarded penalty noms and votes when needed. BB fans take that personally. The feeders watching vile trash talking amongst the hgs draws the line with the feeders too. Putting bodily fluids on other hgs belongings and production not saying a word? Def. riled the fans up. So I put some of the blame on BBOTT’s production crew. When they made the rules, they should of stuck with it. Called them to DR when they put snot on others suitcases, etc. My vote will go to a good person, too much hate in the world as it is.
Danielle G
November 24, 2016 @ 3:27 pm
I do want to personally thank the producers for one thing. For FINALLY calling Kryssie out on her incessant belching on 11/22. Best moment of the season for me. I’ve never seen anything so repulsive in my life.
fredalott
November 24, 2016 @ 3:33 pm
You one of the problem with BB have nothing to due with over sleeping if bb have rule they need to follow them they change them evertime a producer favorite is about to get kick out
NiHi
November 24, 2016 @ 12:07 pm
I think one of the biggest problems is the divide that started day one and remained until F4. I am a huge BB fan and have watched since season one. I have never seen two alliances that disliked each other as much as the misfits and plastics. It’s been a pretty intense ride. The only thing I’d change other than Dani being in F4 instead of Justin or Morgan is instead of the safety ceremony they use the key drawing ceremony. Anyway, I am a BB fan 4 life!
Tina brown
November 24, 2016 @ 11:12 am
I don’t understand how people have so much energy into 1 show. Don’t they have a life with family jobs responsibilities? Guess not. It is just a game and a good one at that. There are always winners and losers in a game. Accept it. Lighten up people
Maureen Van Dusky
November 24, 2016 @ 9:45 am
First time for me to have 24 hour feeds. So when I saw things with my own two eyes and was told no I didn’t I just couldn’t handle that.
Then when I was told I would pay for 24 hour access, but be blocked during actual competitions either visually or audibly or both, I still couldn’t handle it.
Then when there were clearly two sides of the house with particular skills and a competition which clearly favored one side over the other or a care package magically showed up that was described differently, I again couldn’t believe it. So I guess I can’t handle reality TV to be scripted or fake and that’s why Big Brother doesn’t work for me after 16 years; 19 seasons of watching it.
TwoCents
November 27, 2016 @ 1:27 am
Ive heard this CP thing before — which CP were you talking about and how was is changed? (Seriously curious, not eliciting a response for a retaliator attack, I swear)
Max
November 24, 2016 @ 4:55 am
I can’t understand how CBS allow the threats that Jason and the nasty comments by the LNJ gang made during the show. I do not want to pay for feeds and hear such nasty discussions by the so called LNJ. I have found in the previous years BB is very enjoyable and looked forward to the game play and interactions of the house guests. Can we get back to the way the was played in years before.
Come on Julie clean the game up!
TwoCents
November 27, 2016 @ 1:09 am
What threats? Were they actual threats or threats perceived by you? And if what you are labeling “threatening” by the LNJ, then you haven’t been watching the other cameras when the Mean Girls were saying the same kind of stuff (usually out of Shelby’s mouth).
The reason Jason and Shelby butt heads so hard is because they are THE SAME PERSON.
Jacee2
December 3, 2016 @ 4:43 pm
Exactly looks like you and I were watching the same live feeds during BBOTT. lol The comments made by some of the Plastic fans who claim to have watched other seasons must have forgotten the comments made by various HGs during the previous seasons they claim that were so enjoyable and free from things heard this season. Are they forgetting Frankie Grande and the things he did and said to other guys in the house like Zach? Let’s not forget the rape reenactment he did concerning Victoria. How about Evil Dick and most recently Paulie Calafiore from BB18 saying the things he did. Paulie called the women in the house f-king little schemers, rags, scum, “blojers” and kept obsessing saying Natalie has “FTs” (fake t*ts). If that wasn’t enough he went on to talk about women being “dumpsters” for male bodily fluids. Also, when I heard them talk about Kryssie being so disgusting with her burps and all their farting again are they forgetting Frank Eudy a fan favorite his first season who farted his way through both of the seasons he was on? I guess that’s why I didn’t get why so many people this season were so against the LNJ. I could go on and on with people from past seasons and what they did and said, but I think I have made my point with the examples I have given. I don’t get it why have people who have claimed to watch past seasons forgotten other HGs and make it seem like there was never a season like this with LNJ?
Manosduras
November 24, 2016 @ 4:39 am
OTT game concept was horrible. It was like watching a poker tourney where all even cards are wild. Throw strategy out the window. Wouldn’t be surprised if it’s completely overhauled or dumped.
Bonnie Adkins Traphan
November 24, 2016 @ 4:03 am
Big Brother has always been my guilty pleasure. My get away from the world. It used to be fun in general to see people with different opinions and learn how they see things. It was an added part of the fun. Now people in general don’t seem to know how to agree to disagree. It’s ruining Big Brother, as well as this country.
GOP/ TRUTH SEEKER
November 24, 2016 @ 3:31 am
I think #BBOTT did it. Reddit against Twitter. I am never watching #BBOTT again. I am thrilled Jason won the first HOH he deserves it. I will stick to regular BB!
Dolores Carlson
November 24, 2016 @ 3:04 am
I think that the tone of the viewers was, to a large extent set, by the houseguests, their negativity and comments. It’s the first time we’ve seen so much of BB houseguests and were given so much more to judge them on this time with BBOTT. It set off an online feeding frenzy, with lines being drawn. Social media has long been out of control and now it’s hit BB, or at least BBOTT. I’m not so sure this off-season BB was such a good idea. In addition, casting has long been failing us. I do agree with one point, for me, BB began a downward spiral with the E.D. antics being tolerated and applauded. We had already become a bullying nation online and that just raised it to another level. It just got worse from there. Schadenfreude reigns.
Super Mateo
November 24, 2016 @ 2:58 am
For the most part, the house is two sides: a group of decent people with an offensive alliance name against a group of offensive people with a decent alliance name.
You’ll get people that Alex and Danielle played great game…but they’re out of the house, so how good was it? The same people rip Morgan and Justin to shreds for “not playing the game,” even though they’re still in the game. So they must have done something right. Morgan kept herself safe by winning a physical veto competition. Morgan was even telling us directly that her behavior in the house IS part of her strategy, and to this point, it has worked.
The fan voting ruined the season, though, for me. Getting to nominate someone AND a vote to evict is too much, especially when said nominee only escaped eviction twice. The care packages should have been competitions for those prizes instead. Have-Nots shouldn’t even exist. It also destroyed campaigning for votes because of the unknown, unswayable vote. It was badly thought out, and the fan reaction to everything only made it worse. It’s really embarrassing.
AvailableAva
November 24, 2016 @ 1:04 am
And so it goes. The producers made a call about the “broken mirror” with not only many more views than those on the live feeds but ALSO the ability to actually LOOK at the equipment. Yet the LNJ fans know more than production knows because THEY SAY they see something that only LNJ fans see. What makes these claims all the more ridiculous is that Jason experienced the same problem the next day and even said “the same thing that happened to Shelby is happening again, the mirror won’t stay in place. . . .”
The equipment wasn’t working properly. It adversely affected Shelby and because she “b*tched about it” the production assistants couldn’t just sweep their mistakes under the rug they way they normally would. Of course, any time s woman stands up for herself – she’s a B*TCH. She said she “b*tched” but you’re taking that as an admission that she’s just a b*tch to rationalize ever more HATE speech.
The fact that a veto makes the veto holder immune and gives him or her the power to veto a nomination has never been in doubt. This is just the first time someone had the Veto necklace before the nominations were made. Instead, the LNJ fans would have production re-write the rules to favor Jason & Co.
Jason’s fans usurped this season with the America noms and like the complainer-in-chief keep complaint the game is rigged against their hero. Give him the money and never ever let a Vet with a built in fan base compete on a BBOTT where his or her fans can sway almost every vote and complain when their opponents win comps but need to send their ow allies home.
BTW Jason may be THE winner of BB Budget, but Shelby is a winner and will be long after Jason’s winnings are squandered. Shelby will help the victims of the “sex slave trade” and advocate for rescue dogs. Jason will. . . tweet & drag & chain smoke.
Rita Ostrander
November 26, 2016 @ 12:14 am
What you are writing about above is EXACTLY what the article is referring to!! You spent most of your time complained about Jason, and it is obvious that you were/are a huge fan of the opposite side of the house (BS’s). That is as bad as the chat rooms, where the live feeder would get so upset at how one of the HG’s would call someone on the “other side” of the house a derogatory name, and then that live feeder would call the HG a worse name!!! Live feeders let the huge responsibility of making so many decisions in the house go right to their head! Personally, the biggest complaint I had is that the voting turned into the fans of one side voting against the fans of the other side….not even voting for the HG’s anymore!! And when the finale comes, people have already said that if one person from one side are running against two people from the other side, the single person will win because all of the fans from the BS’s will vote for her and the fans from the other 2 HG’s will be splitting the votes of the LNJ fans. What Big Brother should be about is who played the best game, whether strategically, socially, or in comp wins, compared to the other(s) in the finale. Listen, new things must be tried before they actually become a new show or a spin off of a show, and there were a lot of things that should have been learned NOT to do this past 3 months. I am praying this experiment has taught them that if it isn’t broken, don’t try to fix it. BB19, I will be so excited when you arrive next year.
Susan Rutz
November 24, 2016 @ 12:32 am
I’m a misfit fan and it’s so true that I get attacked no matter what room I try to enter. if you don’t hold their view as yours then they attack you or flag you or just mute you out of existence. I like some of the others in the plastic group but because I favor Jason I’m called a “vile” human being. It’s so crazy! But I’m not going to stop watching BB or BBOTT because of it. I still think this is the best game there is and I love each new season. I hope it stays on for years to come! I’m 67 and I’m hoping to watch while I’m in a nursing home! LOL!!!!
realityreally
November 24, 2016 @ 12:28 am
Very well stated. Thank you
Katharina4462 T
November 24, 2016 @ 12:14 am
I agree 100% as I’ve watched a forum I had been a proud member of for 8 years devolve into a miserable, hate filled site. Posters I had once had a wonderful, joyful, and respectful posting relationship with for years, began to snark me, bait, troll & then flat out called me trash because I sided with LNJ when the board became divided. I committed the unforgettable crime of not liking Shelby. I, while not hiding who I was, same Twitter name as my forum name, used Twitter to express my feelings, which led to me being banned there. I’m not sad because unlike there, I can say how I feel on Twitter!
remnant1988
November 24, 2016 @ 12:54 am
I tried to post on both sides as I kind of liked krissey and Justin in the beginning. Jokers would not let me. I had to pick sides. So I picked Morgan and Alex. Oh well.
Andrew L
November 24, 2016 @ 2:19 am
“Oh well”? Excuse me but how would you like it if you were completely shunned for your opinions? It’s not a very good feeling.
Elizabeth Spinnato
November 27, 2016 @ 5:11 pm
Andrew the same thing happened to me. Moreover, in a certain area I was told basically to go kill myself for liking and supporting Jason. It is not a good feeling. I am sorry this happened to you
Katharina4462 T
November 24, 2016 @ 2:54 am
And I LNJ. It is what it is.
Elizabeth Spinnato
November 27, 2016 @ 4:43 pm
So glad you posted Kathy!! I agree and support what you shared. I too am a witness of what Kathy so eloquently posted. I too had been a long time member of this forum, and to see it fall apart, and stoop to the lowest levels of immaturity was a sad sight!! I too agree that at least on Twitter you can express yourself!
AvailableAva
November 24, 2016 @ 12:05 am
Production has contributed to much of the worst of what you’ve described. If tonight plays out the way everyone expects, Shelby will be evicted on the Eve of Thanksgiving Day. This will be an opportunity for her haters inside and outside the house to revel in her despair. Sure spending Thanksgiving alone in a hotel room is far from the worst thing that can happen to a House Guest. Nevertheless, the person who brought the most JOY to this season (with her lively & sometimes hilarious DR and then her amazing run of not just winning comps but smoking them) will be given a ceremonial NO THANK YOU very much on the eve of the holiday with “thanks” in its name.
I’m sure Julie and Les and the family will be off celebrating their holiday weekend in St. Barts or its equivalent. They could care less about the imagery of kicking poor Shelby out of the house because she couldn’t win a comp that rewarded the skills of a rat – to scurry through a maze where IQ was actually an impediment. CBS CEO Les Moonves made clear what really matters when earlier this year he said: “Trump may be bad for America but he’s good for CBS.”
So a young woman who wishes to use her license to practice law to help the victims of the “sex slave trade” should be tossed out of the house. Instead, BBOTT will be about rewarding a misogynist who slut-shames someone for “dating”; uses the most vile profanities: makes threats of doing physical harm to that young woman; and promises to drag her & her family’s personal info on social media. Yes, add production to the list of what has made BB deteriorate into a hate fest.
Danielle G
November 24, 2016 @ 3:21 pm
Wiping their sweaty armpits on their pillowcases and putting snot on their suitcases. Not one word from production? Telling these hgs the rules CLEARLY to compete in the BB house for 250K and they continuously break them? Production again does nothing about it? I think that riled up the feeders and cause the dissension. Certainly didn’t help matters.
realityreally
November 23, 2016 @ 11:55 pm
While a good article addressing the offensive nature of some fans, the mention of specific blog sites, podcast and in particular a houseguest kind of skewed the message and had me questioning its true intent. The sister twist wasn’t fair either and the alliance name BallSmashers…..
Matt Carter
November 24, 2016 @ 3:39 am
I feel like there were several twists that benefited both sides, honestly — obviously the Double-Eviction Veto wasn’t exactly fair, but then even the way they’re doing the final four this time heavily favors people who can win competitions. Production made many miscues but some of the conspiracy theories I’ve read, from fans of both sides, seem to suggest that production hand-picked the winner the moment people entered the house.
I mentioned those sites because I’ve had great discussions with them over time and there’s a personal history there, but I like to think I’m open to discussions with anyone. As for “intent,” this was a look at my own experience and research. Everyone has a certain degree of bias; it’s human. What is wrong with the BB community, in my mind, is when those biases spin out of control.
Teresa Backstrom
November 23, 2016 @ 11:52 pm
I am an egg. It’s not to hide behind. I love BB and I have enjoyed BBOTT with the exception of such rude and vulgar comments from the LNJ. The constant belching disgusting. I have to agree that there should be no vets if there is a returning BBOTT. Jason and his followers have destroyed the concept of this game. They created the divide. They also should have been punished when cheating as have nots, sleeping and ignoring production when told to get up. Plus the threat to burn down Shelby’s home was unacceptable and nothing to joke about. Watching twitter…..it’s being controlled by Jason fans which has not been fair to any of the HG’s.
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November 23, 2016 @ 11:51 pm
One of my favorite things to do in my spare time was to post updates, screen caps, and poke fun at my favorite reality tv game show and the houseguests playing the game, along with interacting with civil fans who appreciated game talk, even if we disagreed. I tweeted as the BB Duck, my favorite Big Brother mascott, for a long time. Out of disgust for the BBOTT season I have tossed that handle aside this week. It’s not fun anymore… BBOTT ruined that for me and the people I’ve enjoyed tweeting with for so long. If I post an update of an actual convo or something game related that a certain fanbase didn’t like, even with a picture timestamp, I was harrassed and called a liar, or worse if it wasn’t to a certain fanbases liking. It was clear early on with BBOTT that no one cared about game moves or strategy anymore. It had become a humiliation contest, and the best trash talkers in the house became the most popular houseguests outside of the house. I found myself posting less and less updates, and more and more self defense tweets just because I was rooting for a houseguest that wasn’t a part of the self proclaimed “legendary Misfits”. My social media activity then became more of a compelled personal mission to defend a houseguest from the hatred directed at her. In my opinion, Jason encouraged this hate via the Big Brother camera which he used as a tool to rally his “Jason Nation” troops on Twitter to drag a houseguest for him to ruin the publics perception of them. Jason’s claim to fame is social media dragging, and that I can agree with because he is able to do so while still in the BBOTT house. The Twitter BBOTT hashtag was taken over by those who could “drag” people the best, and if you didn’t agree with them you were made to feel like you had no right to be there. Because of that, many of us that were faithful Big Brother fans of the game and avid tweeters are beyond over the “over the top” season and no longer care to promote BBOTT in that fashion. It looked like Big Brother, it sounded like Big Brother, but BBOTT was trashy and the Big Brother logo failed to cover that up. I feel a great newbie cast with lots of potential was wasted and deprived of an actual Big Brother GAME experience as well.
Dawn59
November 24, 2016 @ 12:11 am
You know I agree with you Duck! <—-Sherri here! I wrote some of the same as you. It is just discouraging for us that do love BB to go thru these weeks of gang mentality. Glad that Shelby is getting out of there but so sad she will be alone for Thanksgiving. No one deserves that!
??️??️?
November 24, 2016 @ 12:39 am
Yes, there is a lot left to be desired for me as a fan, and the way the holiday eviction is being handled is on that long list.
fredalott
November 24, 2016 @ 3:27 pm
Everyone knew they be an the house for the holidays so what your point someone have to go home and there no jury so why keep them a hotel
Matt Carter
November 24, 2016 @ 5:18 pm
It’s for press commitments among other things. I do feel for Shelby but it’s unfortunately a part of what you sign up for.
fredalott
November 25, 2016 @ 11:28 am
Oh thank you for an light me.
remnant1988
November 24, 2016 @ 1:07 am
And Morgan is ALONE, with a hater of haters, and his crew.. happy thanksgiving CBS
fredalott
November 24, 2016 @ 3:19 pm
The hate on her side would have been ok you still don’t get the point of the argyle it’s not about sides it about how production control the game
Rita Ostrander
November 27, 2016 @ 3:49 am
First of all, you made no sense at all. And the article talks about how crazy BB has been becoming over the last couple years, and how BBOT is worse. Between the sides in the house, production interference, and especially how unbelievable the fans have become on the live feed chat rooms. It is almost worse than the election this past year!! lol
Rita Ostrander
November 26, 2016 @ 12:40 am
I can tell you wrote this 2 days ago, because you are assuming just like every other live feeder this season…..Everyone has been very nice to Morgan. You know what they say about “Assuming”.
Rita Ostrander
November 26, 2016 @ 12:35 am
Come on…I guarantee they are not just going to leave her at a hotel and leave her there alone for Thanksgiving….
Matt Carter
November 26, 2016 @ 8:34 am
Maybe not, but these are the same people who stuck BB18 contestants in sequester for weeks for the sake of the Battle Back. If it’s in the contract they gotta do it.
TwoCents
November 27, 2016 @ 1:04 am
BB18 they were only sequestered one week (if they lost). They waited for the next evicted house guest, and played then. WE saw it all at once like it happened in one day. The only one totally screwed was Victor.
Rita Ostrander
November 27, 2016 @ 3:32 am
People would do anything to be on BB…After all the years I have been watching BB, I have NEVER heard or read about people complaining…why are you??
Rita Ostrander
December 1, 2016 @ 3:02 am
One thing we all forgot about…they certainly aren’t staying in some low-rate motel…they are staying in a mansion with excellent food and beautiful company that usually gets along once they leave the BB house (except for Paulie and Z last BB). They play games, read and watch movies. Sure sounds horrible, doesn’t it?? And I did check and if the HG do not want to wait and get a chance to compete for a chance to go back into the BB house, they are not forced into it. :-)
remnant1988
November 24, 2016 @ 1:06 am
Agree
fredalott
November 23, 2016 @ 11:48 pm
The only ones ruining big brother is the Producers by keep interferences with the game when it don’t go there way if they have a person they want to win the game just give them a check and send everybody else home why waste their summer !
Omega Kin
November 23, 2016 @ 11:33 pm
You right about everything you said in this article, but the ironic thing is this mentality is covering every piece & form of content due to the outlet that social media is & also due to the faux sensitivity of the hypocritical PC age. Kids can’t joke without it being considered a hate crime nowadays.
paulisded
November 23, 2016 @ 11:12 pm
You are so right on, Matt. I’m one of those who believes this season is a breath of fresh air. it’s a back to basics season, and the majority of this cast were in there to play regardless of their knowledge of the show. As one of the hosts of a podcast that tends to make fun of everybody through the course of the season, the fan backlash is ridiculous. I have been called a racist, homophobe, satan, anti-this, anti-that. It’s beyond ugly. The reality is that I didn’t favor any person or side. I liked and disliked people on both “sides”. Like I said, through the course of the season we make fun of each and every person. Just this past Monday during the POV, I was called names for making a joke about Shelby, and then five minutes later received the same amount of hate from the other side for a snarky comment about Kryssie’s hands before she started her turn (a callback to her ridiculous actions during and after the wall comp).
Zip28305
November 23, 2016 @ 11:11 pm
I stay out of posting alot about it on Twitter or any other place, cause of people like this, you can never get a common ground, that is normal, people who post negative stuff is normal, they just don’t have anything better to do. You can’t shut it off, this post does nothing to them, probably will never read it.
Eliora 44
November 23, 2016 @ 11:01 pm
I totally agree with you. The chat is so offensive, I cannot bare to even look at it. I totally ignore the chat rooms.
Lisa
November 23, 2016 @ 10:51 pm
I agree but I think it is a sign of a larger problem not just BB. People have forgotten what an opinion is and that there is indeed a difference between that and fact. People refuse to accept that people are allowed to have differing opinions and in fact it has the potential to lead to a lot of good in many circumstances but only when people can rationally discuss their ideas and thought process without using inflammatory words and put downs.
I enjoy BB but it is because I don’t tend to read comments left by others so I don’t read the attacks people leave on those who dare to disagree with their stance. Scrolling through these comments reaffirms my decision as the right one. Even on here where it is suppose to be a discussion on the negativity of fans and their OTT reactions and actions on social media people can not help themselves but to go there. It is sad that we have come to this where we get on our high horses so easily and vilify people for not being perfect, or sometimes for just daring to play their own game and not helping our fav advance farther even if it was too their detriment.
I think there is the appearance of it getting worse because people are becoming more immune to horrendous things on social media. It is sadly becoming a part of every day life for most and people have a blase attitude like what do you expect it is …… (fill in your fav social media app) like somehow it is all ok that we treat each other with such hate and disregard.
realityreally
November 23, 2016 @ 11:58 pm
Well stated.
terri
November 23, 2016 @ 10:41 pm
BB has not been the same since Arnold quiet ans Allison took over/the rigging is so apparent it’s a joke ..it was better when there were 12 strangers in the house and were able to play the game No rigging just real competitors not so today.and also people need to realize this is a game and when it’s over IT’S OVER.these people are human beings not saints.stop with the hate..
natalie
November 23, 2016 @ 10:38 pm
I’ve generally enoyed BBOTT and I hope it returns. They probably need to make a few changes. First off, I don’t think there should be any returning players. It’s an unfair advantage especially with America voting on stuff and they already have a built-in fanbase. Second, they need to have less America voting. Either for a shorter amount of time or get rid of the have-not voting. Or just get rid of have-nots all together. It’s really pointless. The live diaries are great and I hope it’s something they can bring to regular BB, even if it’s something that’s only shown online to subscribers and not a part of the tv show.
Andrew L
November 23, 2016 @ 10:28 pm
What really bugs me is BS fans not admitting to ANY of their faults; that LNJ does EVERYTHING wrong and Plastics do EVERYTHING right; which is what i call delusion.
Jacee2
December 3, 2016 @ 1:35 pm
Well said by both Karen Tinelli and Andrew. I couldn’t agree more. Why didn’t they hear what I know I heard and am guessing you did too that was said by many of the Plastics. I have watched BB since S1 and for years it was a great show. Now I don’t know if I will ever watch again. As I am writing this I am furious as now the show has ended with Morgan winning. Yet I read so many instances of voter fraud that it makes me sick. I was only allowed 40 votes and I voted for Jason Roy. Only 20 thousand votes separated the two and I firmly believe Morgan won because many of the Plastic fans cheated when it came to voting. I read it in the chat rooms as well on different sites as time after time Plastic fans said things like I did the best I could by getting 120 votes in for Morgan. I could go on and on about the things I read about voting and no way do I believe Morgan won fair and square. Jason Roy was robbed and I wish something could be done about it, but I don’t know how or what to do. I just feel so bad for Jason. Never mind about what went on as far as shady stuff during the season because that was bad enough, but these fans who decided that only Jason was guilty of the things he said and therefore wasn’t worthy to win are completely wrong. Have they never watched previous seasons of BB? Apparently not when listening to their reasoning of why Jason didn’t deserve the win. Yet, to find ways to cheat so the only member left from the Plastics Morgan won made me literally sick. BB needs to do something to fix this or they won’t have a franchise left. Yes, I know I have already heard comments from fans of the Plastics that fans of LNJ are experiencing sour grapes and we must deal with it. I just find it sad that a show I have loved for all these years now leaves nothing, but a bad taste in my mouth. jmho
Dawn59
November 23, 2016 @ 10:17 pm
BBOTT should have stopped the things LNJ did to property of BS for 1 thing. Next the threats although never said to the person’s face were beyond horrible. Jason by far is the worst. I don’t care if he is many people’s fav. He knows better..he is a vet and had watched feeds for a very long time. He should not get a pass for his actions. He should not have gotten help from production either. He cam back numerous times from DR and told his crew of things leaked to him about comps etc.
Next lets talk about the fan base for LNJ. They were off the tracks. They went after any and everybody that did not share their love and admiration of the LNJ. Made it totally unbearable to go to the #BBOTT hashtag to read tweets. I don’t understand how these people can justify their actions. I was called racists, C and many other words because I liked some of the BS. I also liked a couple of the LNJ but the CRAZY fans of LNJ made that unbearable to even try to enjoy. Then you add in the Presidential election and the fire was lit beyond repair.
Bringing a vet into BBOTT was a mistake. With America having so much control and someone having a fan base of over 60K is wrong. This helped with the great divide in the house and with the fans of BBOTT. Totally unfair to the hgs that came in with no one..no fans to support them. They had to build that fan base. Shelby said last night in her DR that she couldn’t break that divide and so there was nothing that she could have done different to better herself. She had to win to keep herself save. No strategy can be played or tried when the leader of LNJ is the leader because he was on BB before. They latched on to Jason because of that. Yes good strategy for them..but where is the gaming for BB when they only want to go to the end with Jason and themselves. No strategy but floating on the tails of a vet. Please do not bring back a vet ever on BBOTT. Let them all be newbies or all vets not a mixture.
It is so hard to like someone or respect their game if you have irate, nasty fans that attack you for insane reasons. Then you have the fans wishing bad things on the hgs. How horrible! I seen LNJ fans on Twitter with big write ups about how they were going to destroy Shelby, Monte, Scott, Alex and so on. Going after their jobs and futures. I have seen some at the other hgs as well but not nearly as bad as what they have said and tweeted about the BS hgs.
Sorry for the rant, but glad I have a place I can put out there just some of the things that took away from an enjoyable BBOTT 1st season.
1 more thing..it is bad when update sites are so biased that they use their follower base to promote for their fav which is Jason of course. I don’t need to name them because they are very vocal about it all over Twitter and on their sites. They need to keep their bias to themselves or use personal account..not a site that is for BBOTT. JS
Andrew L
November 23, 2016 @ 10:25 pm
It’s in perspective of the eye of the beholder. I get attacked constantly by Plastic fans.
remnant1988
November 24, 2016 @ 1:10 am
AND I get banned for asking why women aren’t appalled at Jason’s threats. He is going to ruin Morgan, Shelby and Alex by using his gang. But women plus Danielle, and Krissey think it’s funny
TwoCents
November 27, 2016 @ 1:23 am
Because they know he’s full of hot air. He has even said it himself — once you walk out of the house and gain some perspective all the meanness falls away. People he once vehemently hated are now his friends. He says this constantly, and if you think he is meaning his “threats’ literally, you’ve a little more dramatic than even he is.
Rita Ostrander
November 27, 2016 @ 4:50 am
Your rant, I mean post, is exactly what the article speaks of. Have you read the article? I would love to correct many things you wrote, but that is NOT why we are here….We should be discussing the awesome article that was written!
DiDi9
November 23, 2016 @ 9:57 pm
Only way the BBOTT is ever a success is they do not bring a vet in with a large fan base. Or, too much input from America. Ruined from day one. This has soured me so much, I am totally finished with BB.
realityreally
November 23, 2016 @ 11:59 pm
And no more sibling twist which is a huge advantage.
remnant1988
November 24, 2016 @ 1:10 am
YEAH, I STOPPED WATCHING. IM AFRAID FOR THE GIRLS
TwoCents
November 27, 2016 @ 1:16 am
Vet with a big fan base came through the door, but with a huge target on his back, so it really all evens out in the wash. He made it as far as he did though his gameplay, but ACP the week of Shelby’s HOH helped, but he knew how to use it to his best advantage. Shelby and Alex are just as conniving and calculating as Jason and Danielle. You can play the best game and still be voted out, just as you could float calmly right to the end and win (Jordan).
Rita Ostrander
November 27, 2016 @ 3:55 am
Don’t be done with BB…it is nothing compared to the disaster they call BBOT.
Rocky Dennis
November 23, 2016 @ 9:57 pm
I blame PC culture.
Creature_of_the_Night
November 30, 2016 @ 5:19 pm
Hey Rocky.
Keep up the good work, and fighting the good fight!
God bless and have a great Holiday Season!!!!!
You still have the best Disqus name and picture out there!
:-)
Patty Godbout
November 23, 2016 @ 9:54 pm
I’m very pleased to read this article and assured that I wasn’t the only one thinking the same way. In a nut shell, I believe Alex from this seasons BBOTT is an amazing example of a Big Brother Super Fan who played the game with class and had fun without taking negative jabs that were offensive. On the other hand, the LNJ have taken the rudest and most degrading approach with the game. Their comment are extremely offensive and because of their constant mean and vulgar approach to the game, it was not hard at all for me to want to cheer for the Ball Crushers side. If only the LNJ go back after the show is over and compare how the two sides played. One side dirty and disgraceful and the other side(BC) great sportsmanship and respectful.
Thank you for addressing a real issue. The article was well spoken.
Andrew L
November 23, 2016 @ 10:02 pm
Come on now. The BallSmashers are not perfect.
remnant1988
November 24, 2016 @ 12:51 am
No they aren’t, BUT, with all the talk by J ROY, JUSTIN, KRISSEY, AND NEELY AND DANI and how much J WAS disparaging women. (He hates women.) He says we stink. We’re how’s..
So put that together with the LNJ women not sticking up for girls, it looks to me lopsided. Bullies against America’s girls. Sorry Dan I should have told them to stop. Krissey and Neely are 33.. grow the hell up.
That’s what turned me off .. The unbalance of it.
Andrew L
November 24, 2016 @ 2:17 am
so women are supposed to stick up for other women by default and if they don’t they’re bullies?
Anyways, Jason does not hate women; His temper is terrible and he says awful things, but he doesn’t hate women. If he did he would NEVER be friends with Da’Vonne, Neeley, Kryssie; he even said he respects Alex’s and Shelby’s games.
And why should Krissey and Neeley “grow the hell up” when today Shelby and Morgan displayed obvious behavior indicating that THEY need to grow up!
I’m so defensive for LNJ BECAUSE of how everyone criminalizes them and thinks Plastics are the best thing since wonderbread; and it really gets on my nerves.
Jacee2
December 3, 2016 @ 2:32 pm
Andrew I know I am very late with this comment, but I still want you to know that I totally agree with you. I was so sick and tired of how the Plastic fans could never see the behavior of their own so called perfect ones. They were not!!! What got me was even ED probably the most offensive character there was on BB who even won during his season turned his back on Jason. I wonder if because he is older now and at this point in his life might not act that same way today, but he sure was evil during his playing days. Jason when interviewed by Jeff in the backyard was shocked when he heard that ED turned against him. Some of the other winners of BB like “Boogie” were well liked during their day yet I have a feeling people today don’t get it. They become characters in order to make the game more interesting and have fun with it. You are right Jason doesn’t hate women and anyone who thinks he does is just wrong. Most of his best friends back home are women as evidenced by who wrote the letter when Jason became HOH. When relaying so many of his stories he always referred to them as “his girls.” Again, jmho.
Kevin L
November 23, 2016 @ 10:41 pm
If this is how you are responding you COMPLETELY MISSED THE POINT! You are doing exactly what he said is wrong with the fan base. Especially his #1.
Jim Shields
November 23, 2016 @ 9:46 pm
yeah there has been some shady stuff going on with production. I think they helped the girls stay in the game for ratings and so it wouldn’t be so lopsided. (just my opinion) And Jason being a vet and having a social media following coming into the game will probably help him in the end but at the beginning it made him a target. so it’s a wash. Also if Morgan makes it to the end she will have all the Plastics’ fans votes while the other two will split their sides’ votes. If Morgan is in F3 and Jason isn’t she will absolutely win. Even if Jason is up against her she might pull it off because Jason has been SO caustic.
Lana Miller Kulpa
November 23, 2016 @ 9:40 pm
I have enjoyed BBOTT. It has a good cast. If you watch faithfully, you can’t help but have an opinion on each. I follow Twitter BB fans and interact occasionally, but with BBOTT, there can not be casual convos. Some of the fans are rabid and foaming at the mouth! If you don’t agree with their opinions, be prepaared! I now keep my personal thoughts to myself or share them with long-standing BB accounts I recognize. I hope the crazies have not spoiled our chances of having another BBOTT.
Jim Shields
November 23, 2016 @ 9:39 pm
I think Morgan has set a record for sleeping in the HoH room during a season. Poor Danielle and Jason never got the room when they won HoH.
Leslie Aertker Guild
November 23, 2016 @ 9:34 pm
I so agree with you. I was an avid feedster and loved going to jokerupdates to chat with others I have made friends with throughout the years of watching Big Brother. This year there are several new folks coming on with their opinions, that if you don’t agree with them, they get very very rude and out of hand. Getting very personal with the other chatters and basically just being mean. It’s ashame, I really enjoy bantering back and forth when it’s all in good fun and light hearted. I’m don’t agree that our being involved with nominations and care packaged and voting has anything to do with this new trend, in fact I love being a part of the show. I just think people today like to hide behind the internet and rant and rave because they enjoy riling people up. The younger generations don’t seem to have been brought up with any clear understanding of consequences.
Jim Shields
November 23, 2016 @ 9:37 pm
it’s up to those sites to moderate the posts and to keep trolls and bullies out of the mix. if the place you’re frequenting allows people to bully others then maybe find a different site that will maintain order? Once you find a good place then tell all your friends and have them relocate there.
jack
November 23, 2016 @ 9:28 pm
Thank you for saying what is on the mind of many of us. Like many I believe, we hoped this would be a return to old school BB, only with more transparency. Just when that seemed to be working so well with the blackouts removed and the live DRs, BB Nations (aka “America”) came charging in like an angry drunk tumbling out of a bar room. In my opinion, the root cause of many problems is that the producers do not believe in their own product. All the gimmicks, twists, and mind numbing interference in the flow of the game seems more directed towards winning some obscure Emmy Award than making a good show. I would love to see a houseful of either all vets or all newbies and just let them play the game. There will still be a few crazies in the chat room as sure as there will be mosquitoes in the spring, but the vitriol might return to bearable levels.
April Ramalho
November 23, 2016 @ 10:18 pm
Very well said! Thank you.
fredalott
November 23, 2016 @ 11:53 pm
Well said Jack
crd
November 25, 2016 @ 7:38 pm
Just wanted to tell you that I love…
“Came charging in like an angry drunk
Tumbling out of a bar room…?
Krazilia Love
November 23, 2016 @ 9:27 pm
It is a mix of things that have made this season more “volatile” than normal. People are a lot more sensitive to the
HGs than they once were. A lot of old players would not survive the rise of social media. There are former players who said atrocious things in and out of the house with big fan bases. I can only laugh at EDick fans who talk about how horrible Jason is with words while pretending that it would not be a big deal if Jason would have dumped tea on Shelbys head.
The thing people seem to not be able to wrap their minds around is that we ALL make allowances for players we like. We all say they are “just joking” or venting when they are mad. We all think we know who is a “good person at heart.” We all make excuses. I personally am not going to sit here and compare degree of insults. They have all had mean things to say and FOR ME that cancels each other out. I am not more upset with the LNJ for having more colorful language because the spirit of the mudslinging has been the same on both sides.
A big factor is also that the fanbase is reflecting the animosity that is in the house that BOTH SIDES have contributed to. You put out a bunch of negativity, that is what you are going to get back. Early on, the LNJ was the fun crew telling funny stories, dancing, rapping, etc. But with the hard division and the perception that all of the misfits, who dont “fit in” due to being a minority, gay, alternative, etc were being outcasted, things started to get nastier. Monte’s bigoted views helped to set the tone. This mirrored real life anxiety due to what is happening politically.
I have more to say but i am out of time. Lol. In the end my point is that this cant be blamed on one thing. I personally think that having Ariana Grande’s brother on brought on a wave of younger, more immature fans and they are good at ruining one’s perception of their favs. I don’t think there is a way to “stop” these types from harassing update accounts, family or friends of HGs because that is how they find their enjoyment. Can only block them.
stinky
November 23, 2016 @ 9:17 pm
I wasn’t sure if this article was about people responding to BBOTT or to the Presidential election. Lots of similarities.
TwoCents
November 27, 2016 @ 1:07 am
YES!!
Andrew L
November 23, 2016 @ 9:16 pm
I will admit I am one of the people who has violated number 1 on this list (@Empoleon95 on twitter), but most of it has been a result of complete frustration with the fans of the show. I think the cast was great! A lot of memorable characters (Dani/Whitney/Shelby should all return) and great back-and-forth Drama; but what really set me off was of course, the fandom. I will admit I am an LNJ fan, and when I am angry, I posted some mildly insulting things about plastic fans (in general), but even when i post neutral tweets, i constantly get attacked. I’ve been called a POS, they fat-shamed me MULTIPLE times (As if they can get that info from just a pic on Twitter), and much more. I have realized that the BB fandom that I thought was once by clique is just a giant pile of crap. There are some really awesome fans, but then there are others that attack people for different opinions; and those are the people that are the fandoms cancer.
S Rich
November 23, 2016 @ 9:11 pm
The comments and behaviors of HGs on previous seasons of this show, like season 9 for example, makes the comments and behavior of the current BBOTT season seem like Leave it to Beaver. The heavy influence that America has had on the game, the convenience social media provides people to be reckless with their commentary on the show and the built in fan base the returning HG that has a built in fan base are factors that CBS will hopefully consider before BB19 and BBOTT2. For fans of the show since season 1, we all know this one thing, in a world where Big Bother is the number 1 rated reality show on CBS, even when big Brother is bad, it’s still good and we’re watching it.
mharding
November 23, 2016 @ 9:04 pm
I have enjoyed BBOTT for the most part. I do think that America had to much impact with a vet to be involved. We pretty much know who will win just because America has been split and got out the most of the players from one side, with that being said, it’s Big Brother. I want to see players at then end of the game. By that, i mean comp beasts, people who strive hard to win. I had favorites from both sides, but my voting alone didn’t matter. I don’t do well with floaters and nastiness in real, so it’s hard for me to in a game I love. I am ready for a break. I had to stop watching so much because I found myself getting angry. I had to leave a chat room that I loved because I didn’t just side with one side and didn’t love the peole they did. I love BB and have washed it since the beginning. Some of the cast inside the house and the ones evicted and some families have been just as mean on social media as the fans. I really hope that if there is ever another BBOTT, America will only vote for the CP and maybe Eviction Vote, then Vote the winner. Let them play for HN and get the people they need to out. This season there was no space for flipping or aligning with different peole due to America and the split. Thanks for everything you all for everything you all do.
Jim Shields
November 23, 2016 @ 9:16 pm
I agree with the statement that America had too much influence on what happened in the house. HoH was more of a curse than something good. Hardly anyone got out their target. America wanted to throw them curveballs knowing that it would probably be entertaining (which it was) but it hurt the integrity of the game. Other than being safe for the week HoH was a bit of a burden.
Now my biggest complaint other than HG’s not having much control in the game is that the producers are letting them get away with sleeping or lying around in bed too much. I’m guessing they get paid for their time there so expecting a little “work” out of them is not asking too much.
Either punish them for laying around sleeping all the time with slop or cold showers etc or give them stuff to do (my preference). Little activities with small rewards would be within budget. Have them play cards or chess or any game and earn points towards a reward.
Also since it’s OTT and online with subscription only I’d like to see it move towards what they do in Europe. Allow nudity,,,heck since California legalized MJ next year let them have it like you do alcohol and tobacco. Hilarity will ensue I guarantee.
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fredalott
November 23, 2016 @ 11:55 pm
Not American the producers they think of CP.
Lincoln Kupchak
November 23, 2016 @ 9:04 pm
I think the large amount of viewer voting this season contributed immensely to the persona investments by the fans and the hostility between the different fan bases. Having a returning player in the cast skewed the results so many didnt consider it fair… and i think thats a big part of it also. Next season, if they do another OTT… no returning players and much less voting.
Jim Shields
November 23, 2016 @ 9:19 pm
we could have more voting ,,,just not on stuff so critical to the outcome of the game. Let us reward or punish people. Like give them a food treat or let them watch a movie or listen to music etc.
TwoCents
November 27, 2016 @ 12:58 am
Good one!!!
Rita Ostrander
November 27, 2016 @ 6:22 am
IMO…That was one of the problems….the fans had too much responsibility. They didn’t need to be nice to one another so that someone didn’t vote against you. That meant no one had to suck up to another HG’s and so deals weren’t necessary!!
Please understand that this is simply my opinion.
Personally, I cannot wait for BB19….the REAL Big Brother!!
But I do like the thought of playing games, etc for music, treats or a movie! :-)
Andrew L
November 23, 2016 @ 9:19 pm
The season has been incredibly polarizing and as a result, even the most logical/calm fans are losing it. You can’t post a single thing without getting attacked, and it’s ridiculous.
Jo Simmons
November 23, 2016 @ 8:24 pm
I’ve really enjoyed #BBOTT. And bravo to CBS and #AllisonGrodner for taking a bold new step for reality tv in the US. A reality tv series without controversy and favorites/despised would be boring! The fan interaction and voting is in line with the non-North American BBs, and #BBOTT takes it to another level. I appreciate #BBOTT production allowing us to watch comps live, live diary rooms, the whole process, warts and gems and all.
Thank you #CBS, #BBOTT, #AllisonGrodner, #HeathLumen, and the entire production and online staff for making this the best season of BB in a long, long time.
Lisa Evanoff
November 23, 2016 @ 7:58 pm
I was appalled by what came out of the mouth of the contestants on BBOTT. I quit watching 1/3 of the way in. The misfit team in particular took foul mouths to a new level. Jason should be arrested for seriously saying he would burn down Shelby’s house (I am softening that statement 90%) and now the terrorist is in the running to win. Way to award bully behavior. Next year skip the purple shirts because BBOTT bullies the most. Shame on you BBOTT
Jim Shields
November 23, 2016 @ 9:20 pm
Jason is playing psychological warfare on the girls. He’s in their heads.
Dave
November 23, 2016 @ 9:35 pm
Jason is a bigoted and demeaning slime ball who gets away with things because he flaunts his “gaiety” without reprisal. From “eat d*ck” to his emotionally destructive way he took out the girls with his bait and switch, was not only uncalled for but was made to hurt fellow human beings to their core. Nasty boy he is…it’s no wonder he’s been in prison. And don’t get me started on Justin, and the poster child for the ultimate floater in BB history, Kryssie.
natalie
November 23, 2016 @ 10:33 pm
Kryssie is not a floater. She’s never tried to join up with the Ball Smashers. If anything, she’s just a goat.
NiHi
November 24, 2016 @ 12:40 pm
WOW, I think this article is about YOU. lol
Leslie Aertker Guild
November 23, 2016 @ 9:39 pm
Shelby and her buddies have been just as nasty, if you stuck around and listened to some of their conversations, they were pretty bad also. Jason and his crew even though not politically correct are at least mostly kidding around. The other side of the house are at time just down right mean.
Andrew L
November 23, 2016 @ 10:10 pm
IA. Yes, LNJ has much dirtier mouths. They say things that are less “politically correct”, but the BS are not angels in the slightest. They are JUST as guilty.
Frank
November 23, 2016 @ 10:11 pm
That is not true… Shelby has said some not so nice stuff… But you’d be hard pressed to find a really mean comment from Morgan, Alex, or Scott that even comes close to some of the worst things the LNJ have said.
Andrew L
November 23, 2016 @ 10:26 pm
The problem that I am having with the season is the people who aren’t controversial are just game flops. It makes it hard to root for anyone, and if you do, someone will attack you for your preference.
Y M Merica
November 23, 2016 @ 10:41 pm
Jason, kryssie and Danielle along with Justin called the younger women vulgar names and words that most women abhor, Jason threatened to shove his private parts into the women’s mouths; threatened to burn down their houses; he threatened to harm them in all sorts of manners–all to win the game. His little group of followers sat back and followed along with kryssie and danielle encouraging him with their jealousy and hatred of the younger and more attractive women. And the racial slurs that the LJN threw in for effect.The LJN gang was offensive and horrific, attacking the others with vulgarity and vile threats. The real competitive players are gone from the game as of tonight and the vulgar FLOATERS are left to win the prize. As a BB fan from season 1- this is the last time I will watch BB, let alone pay to watch this garbage. The LJN fans are exactly as you expect. What does it say about our society when people admire the game participants when they threaten and demean other participants? The LJN fans would come into BB chat rooms and throw their vulgarity at other chatters- viciously attacking people that did not agree with them. Some of the women they were attacking were senior citizens- UNBELIEVABLE! And to think that Danielle’s uncle came out onto twitter and threatened to physically harm the younger girls if she was evicted. How is this acceptable? CBS and BB production never stopped the vulgar rants, the threats and the unacceptable behavior. I am glad this article came out- glad to see you recognize the downfall of this once entertaining and fun venue. But I am done with this show for good.
Rita Ostrander
November 27, 2016 @ 4:27 am
People who have decided to pay and watch BBOT have the right to watch/listen or to quit watching and stop paying to see it. You sound like you are VERY upset about it…..Why have you continued to watch/listen/pay? I do not feel ONE BIT sorry for anyone who makes the choice to continue to listen to what you are saying you are “done with for good!”! Hey….Why continue after the beginning when we all know the vulgarity started?? YOU are the one who CHOSE to continue…keep your complaints to yourself.
During your post above, you asked “What does it say about our society when people admire the game participants when they threaten and demean other participants?” Well, since you have chosen to continue watching and listening to the show, why don’t YOU answer that question you asked…….what DOES that say about you??
I need to add one more thing…there are numerous people who go to chat rooms and forums stating they are a family member of a certain house guest when in truth they are not. I have personally busted a couple of them. So ignore them.
JimJames
November 23, 2016 @ 9:46 pm
Jason is a jerk and I can’t stand him.
Rita Ostrander
November 27, 2016 @ 4:45 am
Then don’t watch him.
JimJames
November 27, 2016 @ 9:02 am
I do skip his parts and I don’t need you to tell me what to watch or not, and he is in the show so how could I not watch him completely? Saying “then don’t watch him’ is so lame.
Andrew L
November 23, 2016 @ 9:49 pm
Both sides are guilty of things like this; yet a lot of fans refuse to admit they’re favs are just as bad -_-
Kevin L
November 23, 2016 @ 10:09 pm
This post and the responses are exactly what the author of this article is talking about!!! Big Brother used to be so much fun. I have been watching since BB1, before the plague of social media. Now we have people that complain about everything. Newsflash nothing these people do or say has any effect on you. AT ALL.
April Ramalho
November 23, 2016 @ 10:21 pm
EXACTLY!!!!
Y U Merica
November 26, 2016 @ 3:29 am
We all understand you are a misfit fan…..you are calling others out for expressing their opinions. Go back and re-read the article- because it appears to fit you to a tee, Kevin. People have a right to their thoughts and opinions and voting decisions. Stop attacking others and accusing them of things that YOU ARE DOING! Have you noticed that the misfits do that exact same thing???
Rita Ostrander
November 27, 2016 @ 4:11 am
How in the hell can you tell that he is a misfit fan?? He did not talk about one specific side. He was stating exactly what the author of the article above was! Instead of sitting back and enjoying BB like we have in the years past, everyone gets personal with others watching it on live feeds. Besides watching the HG’s go at one another, they are also arguing with each other in the chat rooms!! So very sad!!
Rita Ostrander
November 27, 2016 @ 4:03 am
LOVE what you said, but remember that we had live feeds from the beginning, except they were free…. :-)
NiHi
November 24, 2016 @ 12:37 pm
I wish people would really stop using the word bully when taking about adults. Wanting Jason arrested for saying something anyone with a thimble full of sense knows he would never do is also an exaggeration. Terrorist attacked the World Trade Center on 9/11 they are NOT in the Big Brother house jeeeeeez.
Rita Ostrander
November 27, 2016 @ 4:01 am
FYI….First Amendment is Freedom of Speech, and threatening to do something is not a crime. Terrorist??? Where have you lived the last few years?? You should KNOW what a real terrorist is!! Shame on you!!