Why I Like Big Brother

So the new series starts tonight on Channel 4.

I know a great many people dislike this show now and the viewership is not as good as it was, I've watched it since the first series aired and it's become a yearly thing for me. Unlike other BB fans, I realise it's no longer the best show on TV, due to the crack down by OFCOM, and the wannabes hungry for fame who seem to get in year after year. I like the franchise and the concept as a whole, but there are good and bad series and housemates. To use a famous quote each series and every group of housemates is "like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get".

Yes, the OFCOM thing has turned a lot of people off the show, but I think it started before that. Series 6 in my opinion is where we started to see bad aspects creaping into the show, especially the wannabe housemates and some bad ideas from the production company. Some housemates were right assholes that series too which didn't help. The racism incident just emphasized this.

I think things are picking up for those still watching. Last years has to go down as one of my favourite series even though my favourite didn't win. The year before was of a good standard too; even if it was mainly carried by a few housemates. From the sounds of things this year it's going to be very hard for the housemates, so hopefully this will help to get rid of those just in there for fame quicker. Tasks I have no idea on, but hopefully they improve.

One more thing, I really hope the production team's meddling stops this year. For the last couple of years we have seen questionable things like punishments for one person and not for another when a rule is broken. But mostly it's unfair edits not faithful to the live feed. Unfortunately they've got rid of that this year, so viewers will have to be careful of what they see on the highlights, as many times the full story isn't told.

Anyway that's it for this entry. I will be doing more entries on Big Brother, but if you don't watch it I will still be creating lots of other content for you to enjoy.