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We live in a very fickle country, don't we?
This latest debacle within the Big Brother house/ series has really emphasised to me just how erratic and changeable the minds of easily-influenced citizens are. When Bree was told it was her "time to go" a little over a week a go, the crowd went up in raptures, cheering with joy that they'd finally get to see the back of the ever-annoying housemate. Not many people liked her, everyone was getting sick of her, and indeed, most people thought it was time for her to get the boot. Her popularity on the Big Brother website was down around the 5% mark, with popular housemates such as Ryan, Trevor and Paul holding up near the 20% popularity. So it was clear to see Bree wasn't in with a chance of winning.
Then something happened- something completely out of Bree's control, in which she did nothing of note that would make you think her personality has changed. She was incorrectly evicted, and was to re-enter the house later on that next day. Suddenly, according to the Australian public, Bree had changed her person, and was this new and loveable housemate, ready to make a serious charge towards the million dollars. Her popularity, after one night in lockdown, in which no one saw her do ANYTHING, had gone from 4% to 20%+, and her odds with bookies plumetted significantly.
It makes me wonder: Are there seriously that many people out there who do a complete 180 degree turn on their thoughts on a person, just because they have been caught in a spot of bad luck? (Or good luck, as it turned out) Are there seriously people out there who would waste money on voting for someone, just because they shed a few tears (well actually in Bree's case, she tries to shed tears, but nothing comes out!) and play for the sympathy vote?
Bree did NOTHING to earn the popularity of the voting Australian public, and she certainly did NOTHING to show she is a 15% better person. It's disappointing to see that, as time goes on, Australian society become more and more fickle, gullible and erratic, than ever.
Redeem yourselves oh fickle ones, vote Bree out of the house as soon as the next opportunity arises! [end rant]
This latest debacle within the Big Brother house/ series has really emphasised to me just how erratic and changeable the minds of easily-influenced citizens are. When Bree was told it was her "time to go" a little over a week a go, the crowd went up in raptures, cheering with joy that they'd finally get to see the back of the ever-annoying housemate. Not many people liked her, everyone was getting sick of her, and indeed, most people thought it was time for her to get the boot. Her popularity on the Big Brother website was down around the 5% mark, with popular housemates such as Ryan, Trevor and Paul holding up near the 20% popularity. So it was clear to see Bree wasn't in with a chance of winning.
Then something happened- something completely out of Bree's control, in which she did nothing of note that would make you think her personality has changed. She was incorrectly evicted, and was to re-enter the house later on that next day. Suddenly, according to the Australian public, Bree had changed her person, and was this new and loveable housemate, ready to make a serious charge towards the million dollars. Her popularity, after one night in lockdown, in which no one saw her do ANYTHING, had gone from 4% to 20%+, and her odds with bookies plumetted significantly.
It makes me wonder: Are there seriously that many people out there who do a complete 180 degree turn on their thoughts on a person, just because they have been caught in a spot of bad luck? (Or good luck, as it turned out) Are there seriously people out there who would waste money on voting for someone, just because they shed a few tears (well actually in Bree's case, she tries to shed tears, but nothing comes out!) and play for the sympathy vote?
Bree did NOTHING to earn the popularity of the voting Australian public, and she certainly did NOTHING to show she is a 15% better person. It's disappointing to see that, as time goes on, Australian society become more and more fickle, gullible and erratic, than ever.
Redeem yourselves oh fickle ones, vote Bree out of the house as soon as the next opportunity arises! [end rant]
