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As those of us who are lucky enough to remain employed trudge back to our desks, please spare a thought for those who have little hope of a happy life, and who have to plumb the depths of despair to enjoy the few crumbs of self-respect gained through...yes, you’ve guessed it, Celebrity Big Brother. It's back.
It is difficult to know whom to pity the most, the viewers or the participants. The viewers should be pitied because of the sheer banality of the goings on. There is little creative, artistic or intellectual value in the programme.
In the interest of research (I hasten to add), I watched about half an hour’s worth of the programme. It consisted almost entirely of two issues. First, the housemates were cooking dinner and working out who should do what. Riveting television! Secondly, but more hilariously, was the discussion amongst the housemates when Vern, who played Mini-Me in the Austin Powers films, was otherwise disposed. Their attempts at saying how much they liked him and their concern about how he was fitting in, whilst trying to be as politically correct about a man of 2 feet 8 inches as possible, was unmissable.
It seems that some of the housemates were paid as much as six-figures to appear in 'The House'. The money could have been spent on good investigative journalism on subjects as diverse as why you can get vital cancer treatment drugs in one postcode and not another, or why senior management at defaulting banks do not seem to be carrying the regulatory can for their oversights, or why Bruce Forsythe still has not been honoured. It could be spent on good documentaries, or programmes which raise awareness of global humanitarian causes.
As such, the answer to the question above seems to be that the viewers are to be pitied the most. After all, the housemates are being paid, and many of them are so desperate for fame and fortune that they have no choice but to appear. The viewers do have a choice. Exercise your freedom of choice and do something more creative, such as washing your hair or putting up a shelf.
In fact, do anything at all. But do not watch this rubbish.
In the interest of research (I hasten to add), I watched about half an hour’s worth of the programme. It consisted almost entirely of two issues. First, the housemates were cooking dinner and working out who should do what. Riveting television! Secondly, but more hilariously, was the discussion amongst the housemates when Vern, who played Mini-Me in the Austin Powers films, was otherwise disposed. Their attempts at saying how much they liked him and their concern about how he was fitting in, whilst trying to be as politically correct about a man of 2 feet 8 inches as possible, was unmissable.
It seems that some of the housemates were paid as much as six-figures to appear in 'The House'. The money could have been spent on good investigative journalism on subjects as diverse as why you can get vital cancer treatment drugs in one postcode and not another, or why senior management at defaulting banks do not seem to be carrying the regulatory can for their oversights, or why Bruce Forsythe still has not been honoured. It could be spent on good documentaries, or programmes which raise awareness of global humanitarian causes.
As such, the answer to the question above seems to be that the viewers are to be pitied the most. After all, the housemates are being paid, and many of them are so desperate for fame and fortune that they have no choice but to appear. The viewers do have a choice. Exercise your freedom of choice and do something more creative, such as washing your hair or putting up a shelf.
In fact, do anything at all. But do not watch this rubbish.
Here Is The Writer : Peter Haines
Peter Haines has more than 20 years of experience in regulation and compliance, which he now offers through his consultancy firm. Peter has the misfortune to support Tottenham Hotspur, Kent CCC and England or Great Britain in most competitive sports. Fortunately, he enjoys a full and happy family life with his wife and two children in Suffolk, which compensates for the sporting trauma associated with supporting Spurs and England. Anybody who knows Peter well will confirm that he has the ideal physical profile of an armchair supporter.
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