Watching Big Brother

[Alex]

I used to watch the reality show Big Brother and watched it again recently as I had two friends in it who didn't know each other. What I did notice is that many people are psychologically scarred afterwards when they are tested and pushed mentally under pressure and being monitored.


Sometimes I don't think it's responsible to have shows where people crack, cry, or breakdown. They used to have a therapist on hand and I don't know if they do any more, but I really think some people who leave the house can become damaged mentally. I wouldn't go on the show, but many people see it as a stepping stone to fame. All things come at a price.

 

[bangtanboys]

Yeah to everything that was said... I mean, just look at how Sam Pepper turned out.

 

[rootle]

I haven't watched the show but I've heard plenty about it. From what I understand though, shows like that are probably scripted to some extent or another, so a lot of those emotions on screen may be completely artificial. But yeah, in way, though I might enjoy the show, in a way it seems unethical to have such a thing existing.

 

[It'sJaz]

I haven't watched it, but a lot of shows, even if they're just acts, they seem very real because the actors have to get into character. I've heard some people who acted in demonic films end up getting possessed because they got too much into their role. Of course it's just hearsay but I guess the same thing could happen to people in Big Brother.

 

[Alex]

One thing that does concern me is that some people will see these people acting crazy and think that's normal and behave in such a way. There are more arguments, shouting, swearing and unethical behavior which sometimes Big Brother initiates, and while it may seem entertaining, for some they don't have the sense to know that is wrong.


I find reality shows aren't really real, but some people do and feel they can behave like that in society and it's making it worse for people. There was a point when swearing was beeped out, now they don't bother and I am truly shocked at the language that some people use knowing it will be broadcasted.

 

[Alex]

I also think that these shows should be more responsible. Recently in the UK we have a show where some former reality stars and actors are in therapy. It doesn't make for pleasant viewing, but could this mean reality shows should be responsible if they breakdown after a show? Big Brother does create stressful tasks which could push people over the edge, and is that sensible?

 

[gracer]

I would have to apologize in advance to all the fans of the show but of all the reality shows that I know of, it is the one that I really am not fond of watching. Sometimes I would even wonder how it still runs until now because I just don't see the sense of the show. I really don't see any sense with the show aside from the fact that the people who are in it have the chance of becoming famous one day. I really think that all those sudden outbursts from some of the housemates and the stressful tasks are doing more damage than good.