God is in the TV - Blood for Baal!

Alex Yamakazi - Wednesday, July 2, 2003 - 11:48:50 - print it raw

Television is bad at the best of times but over the last few months it has reached a new low with the introduction of the third big brother series. With each series the hype and horror have been magnified and with the third series we truly have a monster. When heard it would be screened I was determined to be exposed to BB3 as little as possible. Unfortunately after a week or two of running from the room whenever my flatmate turned it on and covering my ears every time I heard it mentioned at work I realised that, short of locking myself in my room for the duration, there was no escape.

Big Brother offends on many levels. Gretel's outfits and hairstyles are offensive enough without having to listen to her nasal voice and that's just the beginning. The show is an insult to the intelligence of the Australian population. Unfortunately by choosing to embrace it they have indicated that it is an insult well deserved. Big Brother glorifies the worst aspects of our television numbed society. Any contestant showing any sign of individuality or intelligence is promptly voted out of the house as soon as they are nominated for eviction.

The entire process is strangely primitive. The contestants submit themselves for sacrifice to the great television god amidst the roar of titillated crowds. Proud families gush about their chosen offspring. A $250,000 prize for the most bland, non-offensive personality. Wow, that would almost buy you a house in the suburbs. A new 5 minute star selected from amongst us!

I have an idea for the next series. The housemates are told they will be executed when they are voted out. Imagine the drama and tension. The public would love it.

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