Why squiggle?

He was warned by the TOT and he's being punished. Its all for fun, he'll be loving it at the end.

He just spoke to the army guy and said: "I realise we will be here for a long time so we may as well get to know each other"

The Army guy was holding back a laugh

He is talking to the drill sergeant now, he has actually made him laugh, although he was careful not to let it show too much

Its all for fun Squiggle

Even Dave is winding up the army guy now

I don't think the drill sergeant has ever come up against any folk like those in BB before

I don't think so Rawky unfortunately.  I do hope I am wrong but I can see this rebounding on Ben.  You must know what this feels like after Sunshine going after Crispgate which was totally manipulated by BB.  I feel a bit disgusted.

Ben's loving it on live feed.

No need for that phone call

The whole intention in this fiasco is to make Ben look bad.  Typical BB I'm afraid, when we choose to like someone they don't!!!

I disagree this is not 'a bit of fun'.  I would have thought you would have understood Rawky after the way they treated Sunshine.

That was the housemates, not Big Brother.

Sorry but I think its really funny. Can imagine if Sunshine was doing it too, she would be relishing it

BB gave Sunshine 2 pizzas and crisps with her name on.  If you don't see the trap that she fell into over that you are probably not quite as cynical as me

I didn't see a trap, I just saw BB given her food to add up the nutritional value to the other housemates.

No doubt as a result of this Ben will be nominated this week.  With a bit of luck Dave might get a week off.  Let's hope the great british public will keep Ben in, whoever he's up against.  BB must be really desperate to get rid of him!!!

bens in for a very hard time now.

You are so right justafriend.  Dave actually seems to be revelling in repeating that Ben is a coward.  Everyone will give Ben one vote this week.  Fortunately he has to be up against someone.  Let's hope it's Scabby, Keeva or even JJ.  I think Ben will win over any of them.

Is the manipulation level in this series worse than ever?  Or just as usual.  How on earth Sunshine went yesterday over Scabby and Keeva is just incredible and I feel this today has been treated as a bit of fun by some but it seems very manipulative to me and no doubt the fall out will be seen on Monday in nominations.

I'm not sure if the manipulation is worse than ever Squiggle.  I just think BB are just more open about what they are doing and don't care what we think.  It's the last series so what have they got to lose?

there will be a big fall out before monday, jj wont let this drop. ife will keep stirring. ben tried to talk to mario and mario said shall i leave the room or are you.

Again I agree with you justafriend.  I suppose the worst outcome could be that Ben will decide he has to leave.

Hello everyone.
Why are BB so determined to make Ben's time in the house as miserable as possible?
Could it be, they expected and wanted us to hate him, and are irked that he is quite popular?

Got it in one Yogi.  Their plan posh boy gets heavily booed by the crowd, tick. Posh boy gets hated by the HM's because he's a terrible snob, well he's not so that went wrong.  Did you notice that the TOT called him a posh git?  Oh well we have to give him our support and hope that enough of the decent HM's in there will support him too.  He is very supportive of everyone.  I have been so disappointed by Mario's attitude to him over the last few days, if that goes on I shall change my title.

I'm considering dropping my support for Mario too Squiggle.  I'll give it a day or two to see if things improve or not.

As regards Ben, I'm beginning to get the same feelings as I had about Freddie last year.  Does he really need this spite thrust upon him?  I'm beginning to think he should just walk away from it.  I cannot understand why BB should be so unpleasant to him when there are SO many really nasty people in there who deserve to have some rubbish (won't swear) put upon them!!

Squiggle.
We shall continue to support Ben, no matter what BB throws at him. We are very experienced at supporting our posh HMs.
I don't know why Mario has taken the huff with Ben. Could it be "Hell hath no fury like a man scorned"?

Joyron

Thanks for the  Yogi.  I needed that.  I KNOW this programme is supposed to be a game but I find it really hard to accept such horrible treatment, especially when it's aimed at someone I like.

I've been reading through some of the posts in the Ben's Brigade over on DS.  Ben has some real support over there, which hopefully will help when it comes to the vote.

Oh I am so glad we are all here again.  I have been really upset over today. I know its only a reality show but I hate to see this sort of manipulation.  Thank you for being there, I feel as if we can share it together

It's good to know that Ben has support over on DS too, Joyron.
I hope he does hang on in there and doesn't let it get to him. I'd hate for him to walk out but I don't think he is as strong (mentally and emotionally) as our lovely Freddie was.

Squiggle, once again we are united in defending our favourite HM.

P.S. I am missing being in the Freddie thread with you both.

As you say Squiggle, it's great to be here together again.  I agree that Ben is not as strong as our wonderful Freddie.  I think there is a possibility he might walk.  I have been very upset by what happened this afternoon.  There is only about an hour of LF on the tv in the afternoon and it has to cover that horrible period.  Perhaps I'm better off not being able to watch it all the time.

Incidentally, I wouldn't be here at all today except hubby took himself off down to his boat, so I've been able to watch a post without feeling "naughty".

Three cheers for the boat!  Hip, Hip Hooray.

You don't know how many times I've said that in the past Yogi!!  I know we all lead busy lives but my hubby has a very stressful and busy job.  Taking himself out on the water seems to be a very good way of calming down.  He often goes off in a very grumpy mood and comes back much more mellow!!

I need to buy my hubby a boat.

Sorry for the "loss in transmission".  Computer decided to freeze so I had to turn it off for a while.  It obviously doesn't like this hot weather!!

Buying the boat was one of the best things we ever did Yogi.  By the way how is the greenhouse going?  My outside tomato plants are doing great despite the lack of water.

That boat sounds like a really good idea, its been a really stressful day for us all

I too miss the Freddie thread, perhaps we can gather in here a bit?

I would like that very much provided other buddies don't object.  It's been great replying to each other this afternoon.  If I go quiet all of a sudden it will be because hubby has come home.  If that happens I'll catch up with you again when I can.  Love you both. 

The greenhouse plants are doing well, Joyron, especially the tomatoes and strawberries. I am really enjoying getting my hands dirty again, and look forward to eating the fruits of my labour.

Glad all is well with the greenhouse Yogi.  Signing out for the night as hubby is on his way home.  Will catch up with you both tomorrow if I can.  Hubby and No.1 son will both be about so it might be difficult!!  At least our banter, albeit sometimes not BB related, may help to keep this thread on page 1; where it should be. 

Bens getting slated by everyone in the house, jj like i said wouldnt let it drop, and they all joined in.
Shabby slating him in bathroom to keeva.
its really not going to be an easy weekend for ben.
jj will continue this and love it.
signing out for today, got to get ready for me night out.

What a pity they couldn't have let Ben at least have a weekend of feeling good about his task in front of the live audience.  Thank goodness we at least can see BB's agenda.  Hope they can on DS too.

Glad all is well with the greenhouse Yogi.  Nice to catch up with you Han, and Joyron enjoy your family time.  Catch up with you all whenever we can 

Lots of people on the forum complaining that Ben failed to complete his task.  Notice no one complained yesterday when Ife and Nathan quit their "laughing task" after only 15 minutes.  Notice no one complained when Shabby and Caoimhe quit their "empty the pool with sponges task" less than half way through...

Very true spidermonkey, this is a very nice stick to beat Ben with and I bet they do so with full force.  Next victim for JJ?

Quite near the bottom of the page.  I have just reminded some people that it was Ben that won the shopping budget for the house.  People have short memories when it suits them.