Fifty said:
I can't stand the amount of time they spend pimping their gimmicks.
Yeah, this bothers me too. Like I remember last season when they were all like "shocking twist! Exes in the samehouse! Oooooh, beware!" I mean, the thing is the show has a good premise already, and I like it because it is real-time and seems a lot more raw than other shows, and it doesn't need stupid gimmicks.
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Julie Chen: "Welcome back to Big Brother 6. This year, we've added a NEW twist to the Big Brother house. We're about to inform the guests. (to the TV) Hello houseguests!"
Houseguests (in unison): "Hello Julie!"
Julie: Are we ready for a new shocking twist?
Houseguests: "... I guess so!"
Julie: Well here it is.
(vents in the ceiling of the house open up, and assortment of monkeys, ferrets, lemurs, and foxes come busting out)
Houseguest 1: What the F*** is this sh**?!
Julie: This is this year's twist! Primal animals that you have to live with?
Houseguest 2: Oh my f*cking... the f*ckers in my hair! (starts screaming and running in circles)
Julie: Enjoy houseguests! (to camera) That's not the only twist this year though... one of the monkeys has been infected with the Marburg virus. We'll be sure to tell the houseguests in the next coming weeks... but I think they'll figure it out pretty soon. Tune in next week as the houseguests play for for the luxury of the vaccination... just kidding. They'll be playing for grilled cheese sandwiches and Mountain Dews. See you next time!
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I think I'd watch then.