Guilty Pleasures

We all have them. For some people it might be reading trashy true-crime books; for others, Tim Tams, or the music of Britney 'trainwreck' Spears. For me, it's the reality TV program Big Brother. Cease your moaning; I know it's vacuous crap - that's the whole point!

I also know that it's got progressively more dull and tedious year by year - which is why I'm going to be watching the launch show tonight, given that the producers seem to have finally cottoned on to the fact that their formula had become more than just a tad formulaic. Cue: shouting at the television, despairing at just how moronic some people are, and excitedly texting friends to share what knobs some of this year's crop of housemates are sure to be.

I'm also hoping they bring back the voyeuristic pleasure which was Big Brother Uncut, but that's a whole other post unto itself...

Comments

made in melbourne said…
I'm not sure I'm the best person to have in your corner on this one, Richard... but me too.
I'm twittering the series (I blogged it last year), so I'm even more tragic than you.
28/4/08 22:33
Anonymous said…
I tried the UK version last year for a bit and it is just unwatchable. The first series was a revelation because no one knew the impact they were having on the UK public.

When the 1st series was broadcast, I was in rehearsals for a show I was directing and missed almost the whole phenomenon. One day one of the actors asked me if we could end rehearsals early because they were kicking someone out on the show in a surprise eviction. I gave in and said, 'ok, let's see what this is about'. I was hooked after that.

The best moment in the UK was when the Portuguese transsexual won in 2004. Fantastic!
29/4/08 18:49
Victor said…
I'm a closet watcher always looking out for the cute men and nudity or better still any hint of sexual activity. On a more serious note I also am fascinated by the dynamics of group think and cliques that the captive household encourages.
30/4/08 23:26
Evol Kween said…
Dude, I'm obsessed with BB too. I love it because it's pure trash. Check my blog for one-word summaries of the personalities of this year's housemaates. Let me know your thoughts.
3/5/08 18:12
richardwatts said…
After last night's debut eviction show, I feel I must temper my love for the show with my loathing for Kyle ('I belittle the participants with my oh-so-cutting wit') Sandilands and Jackie ('I have as much personality as a goldfish!') O. My god, what vacuous talentless wankers? If Jackie had to explain the incredibly simple set-up to us one more time I think my brain would have exploded. Just watching them prattle made me feel stupid! Less hosts, more voyeurism please, Big Brother...
12/5/08 17:19
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