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I think there should be more mention to this. also in the latest season in the uk, "Big Brother" often repeated "And remeber Big Brother is always watching" Slayerx675 12:06, 28 August 2006 (UTC)
Amongst several changes I made today, I removed this after failing to find any evidence for it:
"In the UK, part of the profits are split between three charities."
Note that Celebrity Big Brother does raise cash for charities, so I added:
"In the UK there have been several 'Celebrity Big Brother' series, which have drawn huge viewing figures and raised money for charity."
BTW, for this type of TV show, there's too much talk about the viewer's experience of the show and not enough about it as a remarkable business model for its inventors. The Big Brother phenomenon is more than just a matter for the TV critic. Good info on John de Mol and his brainchild on Forbes site. Next stop: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire -- Hotlorp 02:05, 19 Dec 2003 (UTC)
I've seen some edits to the section on American Big Brother that seem biased. If it is important to have an article on Big Brother, it should be an informational encyclopedia piece, and it should demonstrate the cultural relevance of the show. It should not be gossipy or opinionated.
I'm changing the recent edit to something more NPOV. I'm happy to discuss further changes. Thirdreel 19:45, 7 Jul 2004 (UTC)
Several places in the article say that contestant are voted out by the TV audience, but this isn't the case everywhere, like the U.S. July 17 -Merick
This article does not have Mike Malin as winner of Big Brother 7 US. And US should be added to countries with most seasons with Spain & UK.
The paragraph about Merlin's refugee protest was removed, see this edit: [1] . I think it deserves some mention, but I can see where the anon editor was coming from as it surely isn't the only notable event in the four season history of the show. I guess the whole Aussie section needs a bit more content. I was going to re-instate it but thought I would leave it up for discussion. Chuq 04:58, 18 Jul 2004 (UTC)
I notice the Australian Idol, Pop Idol etc articles have a list of the top 12 contestants for each season. I think this would be a good idea for the Big Brother shows, but it gets a bit crowded with all the various Big Brother's around the world. The Idol series have different names so they have a natural disambiguator - does anyone think this article should be split into articles Big Brother (Australia), and so on, for each country? -- Chuq 12:32, 26 Jul 2004 (UTC)
2004 edition: won by Israeli-born Jonathan Kashanian (male), 23 years old. Official Italian Brother Website: www.grandefratello.com
2003 edition (summer): won by Serena Garitto (Female), from Genoa. 2003 edition (winter): won by Floriana (female) from Rome 2002 edition: won by Flavio Montrucchio(male) from Turin 2001 edition: won by Cristina Plevani (female) from Brescia - first winner of Big Brother Italy
I removed the 'fact' that
Sunita in Big Brother UK walked out in just 6 days. I'm sure there have been others - celebrities? guests? - who have lasted even less time.
The shortest stay as im aware was 3 days bb3 uk sunita
I also removed: Big Brother UK was the first and only country from which a Big Brother has flirted with housemate and has dated them. as it is not evidenced and I have no idea what it is referring
This picture/logo currently has a sub-heading entitle "Big Brother Logo". This is wrong because it is only the American logo, it is not the logo for all of the Big Brother tv shows. So I am changing it to "American Big Brother Logo".
"try to avoid periodic publicly-voted evictions"
I don't know about you Pabs, but "Pinoy" does not mean "from the Philippines," by a colloquial word for "Filipino (man)." Just ask the man on the street. And it is always stressed that the name of the Philippine version is "Pinoy Big Brother." Why are you stressing that the Philippine version is just called "Big Brother"?
The official name of the Philippine version of the series is Pinoy Big Brother, and not Big Brother itself. Please don't change it unless you can prove otherwise. Circa 1900 08:42, 9 December 2005 (UTC)
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I have found plenty of Right criticisms of BB, but am finding it difficult to locate any left wing/intellectual critique of BB. Perhaps someone could add some useful anti-BB links. Thanks.
-Ash.
The template {{ Big Brother USA season 6 background}} is being considered for deletion. To participate in the discussion go to Wikipedia:Templates for deletion#Template:Big Brother USA season 6 background. This template is included in all of the bio articles for Big Brother USA season 6. -- Rob 08:07, 7 January 2006 (UTC)
Can the Big Brother series be viewed as a category of tontine?
Jackiespeel 16:27, 2 February 2006 (UTC)
let me just reiterate this to those who do not understand. Pinoy Big Brother is the name of the official Big Brother Philippine version here in the Philippines. Pinoy is the colloquial word for the word Filipino. Just to make it more nationalistic so thats why it renamed Pinoy Big Brother here in the Philippines.
Those familiar with the topic, may wish to discussion possible deletion at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Belinda Thorpe (2nd nomination). -- Rob 19:50, 21 February 2006 (UTC)
when is the new bigbrother start
I think we need to change the picture in the upper right hand corner. It is commonplace for TV series to have their logo's displayed in Wikipedia, and that map does not show anything. It says it highlights the countries that show Big Brother, but it doesn't denote what color it is for the country to have the show. Just looking at the map tells you nothing, plus it's too small to be useful where it is. Anybody else have an opinion? -- 134.124.63.228 05:02, 21 April 2006 (UTC)
I'm not exactly sure of why, but for some reason, every time I add "Upcoming Season" to the List of Winners, it is deleted. There are already several verifiable sources that could cite that there will be a BB season this summer. FireSpike 00:26, 22 April 2006 (UTC)
The Upcoming US season has been confirmed as an All Star season, and All Star Editions are not included on this page (Belgium All Stars as an example). There is a separate page for Other special versions. GrahamUK 22 April 2006.
There needs to be a note above that section that special seasons of Big Brother in a certain area (like All Stars) that it gets placed in the Big Brother Other Editions article. Alucard_16 28 July 2006.
I think it's different with BB All Stars in the US since even the broadcast station (CBS) is revering to it as "Big Brother 7" and if there's going to be another season next year it's problaby going to get called "Big Brother 8" , you should think about to include it. shameless 17 August 2006
The number of the show is not the issue here it is the format of the show. All shows on the main page have the format of normal members of the public living together in the house. Other formats have separate pages. If All Stars seasons are included on the main page, then the All Stars seasons for Belgium and Denmark should also be added. I still believe the best option here is to merge the main page with the VIP and Other Editions pages and just have one Big Brother page that lists all editions. GrahamUK 22:19, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
Well I give you that - would definetly be the best decision to escape future discussions. However I don't think we cannot compare the US all stars season to those in Belgium and Denmark (Sweden had one too btw) since it's obviously sheduled like a "real" season and got the officially title from the broadcast station BB#7 as I already pointed out. Shameless, 21 August 2006
Why not place all the winners' names in the article's table? For me, I think that it would be more encyclopedic if all the names of the winners from special seasons, such as Teen Big Brother, Celebrity Big Brother are placed there, albeit in italics. What do you think? -- User:Matthewprc 04:36, 02 May 2006 (UTC)
The current Big Brother (Czech TV series) might well be a hoax, but that is not a reason for linking instead to a foreign wp - cs:Big Brother. We need to tidy up the English language Wikipedia article. / wangi 14:29, 11 May 2006 (UTC)
Would it be encyclopedic to note that, despite the obvious, that apparently for copyright purposes, each show contains a disclaimer that the series is not based upon George Orwell's 1984 (even though that is obviously where the phrase, "Big Brother is watching you" originated? Rlquall 17:14, 17 May 2006 (UTC)
Big Brother is not only a hit on the television, it is also a hit as an internet game dubbed "Virtual Big Brother or "Online Big Brother." These games are usually played on forums and have been very popular amongst the British but there have been a few that have come from the US and one from Australia.
Do we know who the youngest housemate ever in the world is? Glyn Wise in the current show is 18 and still in school so it definitely the youngest British housemate (excluding teen bb). Anyone know? Triangle e 14:33, 28 May 2006 (UTC)
Since Joscelyn Savanna (BB5, NL) was born within the BB-house she's obviously the youngest. Hunter 04:30, 8 June 2006 (UTC)
Jenny Coroner bb7 uk was 18 years and 3 months
I think this needs to be settled once and for all... I think it's the BB Aus housemate who should get the "first housemate with tourettes" award - there's proof he has tourettes, and he was there first. Can we stop the edit warring please? -- cds (talk) 16:38, 30 May 2006 (UTC)
John talks with Michael about his mild "ticks".
"Did you worry about being able to get in here?" Michael asks him.
"To be honest, I did," replies John, "but I don't think I have it (tourette's) and I dont identify myself as having it. Yes, I do twitch more than other people but I don't think it is really a big part of me."
http://bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/diary/day_31.asp -- GrahamUK, 3rd July 2006.
The article is longer than recommended - any ideas for cutting it down to size? -- cds (talk) 16:31, 3 June 2006 (UTC)
Does anyone know what this actually means? It makes little sense to me. Should we allow it? Expand on it? Keep removing it? -- 9 cds (talk) 14:34, 5 June 2006 (UTC)
why was the 2002 for Australia - "First Big Brother to have a double eviction and all housemates nominated" deleted?
and would having a separate house of 6 intruders with the public voting in 3 to the main house in 2002 be a first as well?
Do, or have in the past, more than one country use a similar theme for their own Big Brother series? I'm sure the theme the US series had for their first season is similar to Germany or some other country like that. -- JD talk email 18:14, 18 June 2006 (UTC)
Can we add "most housemates after 7 weeks - 13" in the big brother facts? This is in the current UK Big Brother (BB7)
I added Big Brother Aus's Friday Night Live to the peculiarities section, and it has been removed a couple of times on the basis that it's also used in other series. I don't know that much about the non-Australian series of Big Brother, but checking around the other articles the only thing I can see that is similar is the USA's Head of Household, which still seems fairly different from FNL. In any case, I think it's individual enough to warrant a mention in the peculiarities section. Cyclone49 14:05, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
I was thinking about renaming the Big Brother pages, so that they are closer to the official names, and so they aren't unnecessarily long. Something like Big Brother Australia 6, or Big Brother 6 Australia. What do other people think? -- JD don't talk| email] 15:20, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
Oh, I should have said, the same for the main article pages? For the purpouse of staying with the official names, and all. -- JD don't talk| email] 15:25, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
I have removed this section. It doesn't contain facts, it contains mere trivia - which is not encyclopedic and none of which is referenced. Please see the following Wikipedia policies / guidelines:
Thanks/ wangi 22:02, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
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A straw poll is taking place on this page about whether the current infobox used on Big Brother series articles should stay, or if the one previously in use should be used again. Users are encouraged to vote, but are not obligated to. If you have the time, please look at the straw poll. -- JD don't talk| email] 21:49, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
Why is a second form of Tourette syndrome there for Pete Bennett of Big Brother 7 UK? This all started because somebody thought he was the first Big Brother housemate to have had GTS, but when that was proven to be incorrect it was changed. Since then, people have fought over it, and somebody's tried to end this by branching it out into a second form. As far as I can see, this hasn't been done for any other fact or piece of pointless information that's there. Has it actually been said or proven that he has Coprolalia form of Tourette? Who are we to define more than one type of this, unless Pete himself, or a reputable source, has said this? Even if it is true, we can't define more than one type of GTS, because no type has been defined for John Bric of Big Brother 2006 Australia. Why can't this just be removed and forgotten about? — JD don't talk| email] 17:52, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
See my "Facts" section above, which basically got shat on by another editor, and my concerns ridiculed. Worth considering: WP:TRIVIA. Thanks/ wangi 21:17, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
Ok, she was up 11 times.
She survived 10,
There has to be a record in there somewhere.
How about, Most Survived Evictions: 10.
I know i have my facts right, but you dont state the rules on how the most nominations works, she was up 11 times, clearly thats enough proof.
Ok, i know what you mean, how she said she isnt evicting anyone, but obviously Camilla was evicted, as when she was told the final tally, they went, and with 47%, you were evicted...
Gretel only needed to say one more thing and that was announcing the winner, but technically she was up for eviction to be evicted. It said Final Sunday Eviction because it was the last sunday, but the next day was also an eviction as 1 person had to leave the house and leave the other by themselves.
BIg Brother 3 Australia had 2 houses.
Shouldnt that be classed as a first as the first series to have 2 houses running in full operation at the exact same time.
Trust me, the polls down the middle is not two houses, BB3 had literally, TWO HOUSES.
Shouldnt it be classed as a first?
So which country did the exact same twist as we did before us?
And how isnt it relevant?
You editing mods or whatever, are not very clear to people when they ask a question.
Again, this is not proof....do you have evidence that Greece BB started before BB3 Australia?
AND, would you please answer this question!! HOW ISNT IT RELEVANT!?!?!?
And be clear, dont twist your ways out of answering questions.
Umm....that site is in complete Greek, i can't read that, how do i know your not lying to me?...but that isnt the case...i asked for proof wether they actually had 2 houses in that series as well.
Also, i think it is relevant to mention because you have in the 2005 facts section "Big Brother Village" - BB Germany....if 2 houses (which is before the village) is not allowed to be recognised as relevant information, then i dont think the Village should be recognised then.
why does someone keep deleting my entry confirming the production of the indian big brother in nov 2006? it is true, and i have proof!
About user Shameless introducing facts on Anastasia nominations > First of all that's not a matter on to be a queen because there is no kingdom to have. I do not have any special interest in Nok nor in any other contestant of BB, but when you introduce a information, this one must be truthful and verified previously. If you know that well the Russian nominations, so why don't you respond my request? I particularly don't know the data about Anastasia's nomination and that's why ask you this. In which weeks and competing with who was Anastasia nominated? Here we had a soft controversy with Camilla and we showed the data on her nominations evolution. Please, do the same and then we will be able to correct the errors. I'm getting that data, and when I know it faithfully, I'll change the facts if it's necessary (me or any other person who can verify that information) If you are the person knowing all that thing that correctly, please, inform us about that in order to we be able to change it as soon as possible. Better than make suppositions on the things that I do or I do not do is to verify the information you want to introduce. I invite to you to do it. You shall understand that your word is not sufficient credit for me. Pabs, 21:03 CET 10-08-06
It's listed that Klaudiusz Sevkowič instead of Alicja Walczak, BB1 Poland was the first incorrect eviction on BB but I am not sure if this is true. If I remeber right it was the case that they had such a little number of votes in difference but it has already been Klaudiusz who slightly lost this nomination and garnered like 10 votes more or so. Because it was that close he was sent back in the house and they let those two competite against each other for another time which he lost with a more obvious result. Like I said, I am not 100% sure if that was right but I think it happened like this - someone from Poland should make a research for this. If it's not this is the incorrect eviction of Bree (BB AU 4) the worlds first? I mean not that I would think every other BB eviction worldwide had been correct (especially Germany has some suspicious results in it's voting history) |shameless
okay so if you're not interested in the human curiosities of the show what about the record of the first time when a housemate was nominated by all his fellow housemates or so? wouldn't that be interesting? shameless
Pabs, 22:26 CET 17-08-06
These 2 contestants, were competing together. And were announced the winners of Big Brother 5, and the first Twins to ever win Big Brother around the world...
why was this deleted, and dont tell me its not relevant as i have seen the BBUS 5 - First Twins Competing Fact there the year before.
Why is Camilla from BB06 AU in these facts? If the "record" was set in 2005, she doesn't deserve credit for it, does she? Unless the section is done in a way that I'm unfamiliar with. talk to JD wants e-mail 13:14, 19 August 2006 (UTC)
Hi, Camilla was up 11 Times (including the Finale) 10 times not including the finale, as the finale consisted of 2 people, one more person was still being evicted, and she was Evicted, so would Camilla get her own part of it?
Excuse me, i made the Camilla Severi section, only someone made another one. And you didnt actually answer my question.
Camilla was up 11 Times (including the Finale) 10 times not including the finale, as the finale consisted of 2 people, one more person was still being evicted, and she was Evicted, so would Camilla get her own part of it?
and answer me, dont just let us sitting and waiting, you people are very rude and wont explain yourselves properly.
Anjelica Freij was the first woman to win Big Brother in December 2000. That was more than a year after the first Big Brother show started. Why shouldn't we include this fact?
The first Big Brother with a couple competing was BB2 Germany with Daniela and Karim, they were married
Aaaa, ok!, Sorry!
No point to keep these two seperate. Head Of Household (Big Brother) consists of descriptive content that would be better suited to the Format section here. (|-- UlTiMuS 01:39, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
Well, actually, if i am not mistaken, many countries around the world have a HoH format in their game.
BBAUS has one, the winner of FNL, gets a room, gets to allocate jobs and gets to effect nominations.
I might have missed something but since when has Jessica L. been up for eviction ten times? If I am not wrong it has been eight times in total.
Is it really relevant to state this?
if we dont include for housemate with tourettes syndrom, i dont think we should have this.
Does anybody know the date of the first Double Eviction, and where it was? jd || talk || 15:40, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
Can we have an addition into the main page for the new Big Brother India series? It's starting on 3rd November 2006 on Sony TV and it's going to be called "Bigg Boss". The website for that is www.biggboss.in
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I think there should be more mention to this. also in the latest season in the uk, "Big Brother" often repeated "And remeber Big Brother is always watching" Slayerx675 12:06, 28 August 2006 (UTC)
Amongst several changes I made today, I removed this after failing to find any evidence for it:
"In the UK, part of the profits are split between three charities."
Note that Celebrity Big Brother does raise cash for charities, so I added:
"In the UK there have been several 'Celebrity Big Brother' series, which have drawn huge viewing figures and raised money for charity."
BTW, for this type of TV show, there's too much talk about the viewer's experience of the show and not enough about it as a remarkable business model for its inventors. The Big Brother phenomenon is more than just a matter for the TV critic. Good info on John de Mol and his brainchild on Forbes site. Next stop: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire -- Hotlorp 02:05, 19 Dec 2003 (UTC)
I've seen some edits to the section on American Big Brother that seem biased. If it is important to have an article on Big Brother, it should be an informational encyclopedia piece, and it should demonstrate the cultural relevance of the show. It should not be gossipy or opinionated.
I'm changing the recent edit to something more NPOV. I'm happy to discuss further changes. Thirdreel 19:45, 7 Jul 2004 (UTC)
Several places in the article say that contestant are voted out by the TV audience, but this isn't the case everywhere, like the U.S. July 17 -Merick
This article does not have Mike Malin as winner of Big Brother 7 US. And US should be added to countries with most seasons with Spain & UK.
The paragraph about Merlin's refugee protest was removed, see this edit: [1] . I think it deserves some mention, but I can see where the anon editor was coming from as it surely isn't the only notable event in the four season history of the show. I guess the whole Aussie section needs a bit more content. I was going to re-instate it but thought I would leave it up for discussion. Chuq 04:58, 18 Jul 2004 (UTC)
I notice the Australian Idol, Pop Idol etc articles have a list of the top 12 contestants for each season. I think this would be a good idea for the Big Brother shows, but it gets a bit crowded with all the various Big Brother's around the world. The Idol series have different names so they have a natural disambiguator - does anyone think this article should be split into articles Big Brother (Australia), and so on, for each country? -- Chuq 12:32, 26 Jul 2004 (UTC)
2004 edition: won by Israeli-born Jonathan Kashanian (male), 23 years old. Official Italian Brother Website: www.grandefratello.com
2003 edition (summer): won by Serena Garitto (Female), from Genoa. 2003 edition (winter): won by Floriana (female) from Rome 2002 edition: won by Flavio Montrucchio(male) from Turin 2001 edition: won by Cristina Plevani (female) from Brescia - first winner of Big Brother Italy
I removed the 'fact' that
Sunita in Big Brother UK walked out in just 6 days. I'm sure there have been others - celebrities? guests? - who have lasted even less time.
The shortest stay as im aware was 3 days bb3 uk sunita
I also removed: Big Brother UK was the first and only country from which a Big Brother has flirted with housemate and has dated them. as it is not evidenced and I have no idea what it is referring
This picture/logo currently has a sub-heading entitle "Big Brother Logo". This is wrong because it is only the American logo, it is not the logo for all of the Big Brother tv shows. So I am changing it to "American Big Brother Logo".
"try to avoid periodic publicly-voted evictions"
I don't know about you Pabs, but "Pinoy" does not mean "from the Philippines," by a colloquial word for "Filipino (man)." Just ask the man on the street. And it is always stressed that the name of the Philippine version is "Pinoy Big Brother." Why are you stressing that the Philippine version is just called "Big Brother"?
The official name of the Philippine version of the series is Pinoy Big Brother, and not Big Brother itself. Please don't change it unless you can prove otherwise. Circa 1900 08:42, 9 December 2005 (UTC)
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I have found plenty of Right criticisms of BB, but am finding it difficult to locate any left wing/intellectual critique of BB. Perhaps someone could add some useful anti-BB links. Thanks.
-Ash.
The template {{ Big Brother USA season 6 background}} is being considered for deletion. To participate in the discussion go to Wikipedia:Templates for deletion#Template:Big Brother USA season 6 background. This template is included in all of the bio articles for Big Brother USA season 6. -- Rob 08:07, 7 January 2006 (UTC)
Can the Big Brother series be viewed as a category of tontine?
Jackiespeel 16:27, 2 February 2006 (UTC)
let me just reiterate this to those who do not understand. Pinoy Big Brother is the name of the official Big Brother Philippine version here in the Philippines. Pinoy is the colloquial word for the word Filipino. Just to make it more nationalistic so thats why it renamed Pinoy Big Brother here in the Philippines.
Those familiar with the topic, may wish to discussion possible deletion at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Belinda Thorpe (2nd nomination). -- Rob 19:50, 21 February 2006 (UTC)
when is the new bigbrother start
I think we need to change the picture in the upper right hand corner. It is commonplace for TV series to have their logo's displayed in Wikipedia, and that map does not show anything. It says it highlights the countries that show Big Brother, but it doesn't denote what color it is for the country to have the show. Just looking at the map tells you nothing, plus it's too small to be useful where it is. Anybody else have an opinion? -- 134.124.63.228 05:02, 21 April 2006 (UTC)
I'm not exactly sure of why, but for some reason, every time I add "Upcoming Season" to the List of Winners, it is deleted. There are already several verifiable sources that could cite that there will be a BB season this summer. FireSpike 00:26, 22 April 2006 (UTC)
The Upcoming US season has been confirmed as an All Star season, and All Star Editions are not included on this page (Belgium All Stars as an example). There is a separate page for Other special versions. GrahamUK 22 April 2006.
There needs to be a note above that section that special seasons of Big Brother in a certain area (like All Stars) that it gets placed in the Big Brother Other Editions article. Alucard_16 28 July 2006.
I think it's different with BB All Stars in the US since even the broadcast station (CBS) is revering to it as "Big Brother 7" and if there's going to be another season next year it's problaby going to get called "Big Brother 8" , you should think about to include it. shameless 17 August 2006
The number of the show is not the issue here it is the format of the show. All shows on the main page have the format of normal members of the public living together in the house. Other formats have separate pages. If All Stars seasons are included on the main page, then the All Stars seasons for Belgium and Denmark should also be added. I still believe the best option here is to merge the main page with the VIP and Other Editions pages and just have one Big Brother page that lists all editions. GrahamUK 22:19, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
Well I give you that - would definetly be the best decision to escape future discussions. However I don't think we cannot compare the US all stars season to those in Belgium and Denmark (Sweden had one too btw) since it's obviously sheduled like a "real" season and got the officially title from the broadcast station BB#7 as I already pointed out. Shameless, 21 August 2006
Why not place all the winners' names in the article's table? For me, I think that it would be more encyclopedic if all the names of the winners from special seasons, such as Teen Big Brother, Celebrity Big Brother are placed there, albeit in italics. What do you think? -- User:Matthewprc 04:36, 02 May 2006 (UTC)
The current Big Brother (Czech TV series) might well be a hoax, but that is not a reason for linking instead to a foreign wp - cs:Big Brother. We need to tidy up the English language Wikipedia article. / wangi 14:29, 11 May 2006 (UTC)
Would it be encyclopedic to note that, despite the obvious, that apparently for copyright purposes, each show contains a disclaimer that the series is not based upon George Orwell's 1984 (even though that is obviously where the phrase, "Big Brother is watching you" originated? Rlquall 17:14, 17 May 2006 (UTC)
Big Brother is not only a hit on the television, it is also a hit as an internet game dubbed "Virtual Big Brother or "Online Big Brother." These games are usually played on forums and have been very popular amongst the British but there have been a few that have come from the US and one from Australia.
Do we know who the youngest housemate ever in the world is? Glyn Wise in the current show is 18 and still in school so it definitely the youngest British housemate (excluding teen bb). Anyone know? Triangle e 14:33, 28 May 2006 (UTC)
Since Joscelyn Savanna (BB5, NL) was born within the BB-house she's obviously the youngest. Hunter 04:30, 8 June 2006 (UTC)
Jenny Coroner bb7 uk was 18 years and 3 months
I think this needs to be settled once and for all... I think it's the BB Aus housemate who should get the "first housemate with tourettes" award - there's proof he has tourettes, and he was there first. Can we stop the edit warring please? -- cds (talk) 16:38, 30 May 2006 (UTC)
John talks with Michael about his mild "ticks".
"Did you worry about being able to get in here?" Michael asks him.
"To be honest, I did," replies John, "but I don't think I have it (tourette's) and I dont identify myself as having it. Yes, I do twitch more than other people but I don't think it is really a big part of me."
http://bigbrother.3mobile.com.au/diary/day_31.asp -- GrahamUK, 3rd July 2006.
The article is longer than recommended - any ideas for cutting it down to size? -- cds (talk) 16:31, 3 June 2006 (UTC)
Does anyone know what this actually means? It makes little sense to me. Should we allow it? Expand on it? Keep removing it? -- 9 cds (talk) 14:34, 5 June 2006 (UTC)
why was the 2002 for Australia - "First Big Brother to have a double eviction and all housemates nominated" deleted?
and would having a separate house of 6 intruders with the public voting in 3 to the main house in 2002 be a first as well?
Do, or have in the past, more than one country use a similar theme for their own Big Brother series? I'm sure the theme the US series had for their first season is similar to Germany or some other country like that. -- JD talk email 18:14, 18 June 2006 (UTC)
Can we add "most housemates after 7 weeks - 13" in the big brother facts? This is in the current UK Big Brother (BB7)
I added Big Brother Aus's Friday Night Live to the peculiarities section, and it has been removed a couple of times on the basis that it's also used in other series. I don't know that much about the non-Australian series of Big Brother, but checking around the other articles the only thing I can see that is similar is the USA's Head of Household, which still seems fairly different from FNL. In any case, I think it's individual enough to warrant a mention in the peculiarities section. Cyclone49 14:05, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
I was thinking about renaming the Big Brother pages, so that they are closer to the official names, and so they aren't unnecessarily long. Something like Big Brother Australia 6, or Big Brother 6 Australia. What do other people think? -- JD don't talk| email] 15:20, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
Oh, I should have said, the same for the main article pages? For the purpouse of staying with the official names, and all. -- JD don't talk| email] 15:25, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
I have removed this section. It doesn't contain facts, it contains mere trivia - which is not encyclopedic and none of which is referenced. Please see the following Wikipedia policies / guidelines:
Thanks/ wangi 22:02, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
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A straw poll is taking place on this page about whether the current infobox used on Big Brother series articles should stay, or if the one previously in use should be used again. Users are encouraged to vote, but are not obligated to. If you have the time, please look at the straw poll. -- JD don't talk| email] 21:49, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
Why is a second form of Tourette syndrome there for Pete Bennett of Big Brother 7 UK? This all started because somebody thought he was the first Big Brother housemate to have had GTS, but when that was proven to be incorrect it was changed. Since then, people have fought over it, and somebody's tried to end this by branching it out into a second form. As far as I can see, this hasn't been done for any other fact or piece of pointless information that's there. Has it actually been said or proven that he has Coprolalia form of Tourette? Who are we to define more than one type of this, unless Pete himself, or a reputable source, has said this? Even if it is true, we can't define more than one type of GTS, because no type has been defined for John Bric of Big Brother 2006 Australia. Why can't this just be removed and forgotten about? — JD don't talk| email] 17:52, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
See my "Facts" section above, which basically got shat on by another editor, and my concerns ridiculed. Worth considering: WP:TRIVIA. Thanks/ wangi 21:17, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
Ok, she was up 11 times.
She survived 10,
There has to be a record in there somewhere.
How about, Most Survived Evictions: 10.
I know i have my facts right, but you dont state the rules on how the most nominations works, she was up 11 times, clearly thats enough proof.
Ok, i know what you mean, how she said she isnt evicting anyone, but obviously Camilla was evicted, as when she was told the final tally, they went, and with 47%, you were evicted...
Gretel only needed to say one more thing and that was announcing the winner, but technically she was up for eviction to be evicted. It said Final Sunday Eviction because it was the last sunday, but the next day was also an eviction as 1 person had to leave the house and leave the other by themselves.
BIg Brother 3 Australia had 2 houses.
Shouldnt that be classed as a first as the first series to have 2 houses running in full operation at the exact same time.
Trust me, the polls down the middle is not two houses, BB3 had literally, TWO HOUSES.
Shouldnt it be classed as a first?
So which country did the exact same twist as we did before us?
And how isnt it relevant?
You editing mods or whatever, are not very clear to people when they ask a question.
Again, this is not proof....do you have evidence that Greece BB started before BB3 Australia?
AND, would you please answer this question!! HOW ISNT IT RELEVANT!?!?!?
And be clear, dont twist your ways out of answering questions.
Umm....that site is in complete Greek, i can't read that, how do i know your not lying to me?...but that isnt the case...i asked for proof wether they actually had 2 houses in that series as well.
Also, i think it is relevant to mention because you have in the 2005 facts section "Big Brother Village" - BB Germany....if 2 houses (which is before the village) is not allowed to be recognised as relevant information, then i dont think the Village should be recognised then.
why does someone keep deleting my entry confirming the production of the indian big brother in nov 2006? it is true, and i have proof!
About user Shameless introducing facts on Anastasia nominations > First of all that's not a matter on to be a queen because there is no kingdom to have. I do not have any special interest in Nok nor in any other contestant of BB, but when you introduce a information, this one must be truthful and verified previously. If you know that well the Russian nominations, so why don't you respond my request? I particularly don't know the data about Anastasia's nomination and that's why ask you this. In which weeks and competing with who was Anastasia nominated? Here we had a soft controversy with Camilla and we showed the data on her nominations evolution. Please, do the same and then we will be able to correct the errors. I'm getting that data, and when I know it faithfully, I'll change the facts if it's necessary (me or any other person who can verify that information) If you are the person knowing all that thing that correctly, please, inform us about that in order to we be able to change it as soon as possible. Better than make suppositions on the things that I do or I do not do is to verify the information you want to introduce. I invite to you to do it. You shall understand that your word is not sufficient credit for me. Pabs, 21:03 CET 10-08-06
It's listed that Klaudiusz Sevkowič instead of Alicja Walczak, BB1 Poland was the first incorrect eviction on BB but I am not sure if this is true. If I remeber right it was the case that they had such a little number of votes in difference but it has already been Klaudiusz who slightly lost this nomination and garnered like 10 votes more or so. Because it was that close he was sent back in the house and they let those two competite against each other for another time which he lost with a more obvious result. Like I said, I am not 100% sure if that was right but I think it happened like this - someone from Poland should make a research for this. If it's not this is the incorrect eviction of Bree (BB AU 4) the worlds first? I mean not that I would think every other BB eviction worldwide had been correct (especially Germany has some suspicious results in it's voting history) |shameless
okay so if you're not interested in the human curiosities of the show what about the record of the first time when a housemate was nominated by all his fellow housemates or so? wouldn't that be interesting? shameless
Pabs, 22:26 CET 17-08-06
These 2 contestants, were competing together. And were announced the winners of Big Brother 5, and the first Twins to ever win Big Brother around the world...
why was this deleted, and dont tell me its not relevant as i have seen the BBUS 5 - First Twins Competing Fact there the year before.
Why is Camilla from BB06 AU in these facts? If the "record" was set in 2005, she doesn't deserve credit for it, does she? Unless the section is done in a way that I'm unfamiliar with. talk to JD wants e-mail 13:14, 19 August 2006 (UTC)
Hi, Camilla was up 11 Times (including the Finale) 10 times not including the finale, as the finale consisted of 2 people, one more person was still being evicted, and she was Evicted, so would Camilla get her own part of it?
Excuse me, i made the Camilla Severi section, only someone made another one. And you didnt actually answer my question.
Camilla was up 11 Times (including the Finale) 10 times not including the finale, as the finale consisted of 2 people, one more person was still being evicted, and she was Evicted, so would Camilla get her own part of it?
and answer me, dont just let us sitting and waiting, you people are very rude and wont explain yourselves properly.
Anjelica Freij was the first woman to win Big Brother in December 2000. That was more than a year after the first Big Brother show started. Why shouldn't we include this fact?
The first Big Brother with a couple competing was BB2 Germany with Daniela and Karim, they were married
Aaaa, ok!, Sorry!
No point to keep these two seperate. Head Of Household (Big Brother) consists of descriptive content that would be better suited to the Format section here. (|-- UlTiMuS 01:39, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
Well, actually, if i am not mistaken, many countries around the world have a HoH format in their game.
BBAUS has one, the winner of FNL, gets a room, gets to allocate jobs and gets to effect nominations.
I might have missed something but since when has Jessica L. been up for eviction ten times? If I am not wrong it has been eight times in total.
Is it really relevant to state this?
if we dont include for housemate with tourettes syndrom, i dont think we should have this.
Does anybody know the date of the first Double Eviction, and where it was? jd || talk || 15:40, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
Can we have an addition into the main page for the new Big Brother India series? It's starting on 3rd November 2006 on Sony TV and it's going to be called "Bigg Boss". The website for that is www.biggboss.in