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Originally posted by cup:
in a superior voice

and i do think he does think he is better than people

and if i had to live with him and his ways he would probably do my head in eating making noises etc,talking slow to people as if they dont understand the words he is saying,i have seen all this.

But they are ganging up on him he must be so uncomfortable in there,it is verging on bully gang tactics because he is such an easy target.

I am delighted he says his piece and it does take a strong character to take all he has and nomination every week

long may he stay over the nasty gang.

I just do not think he is without his faults with his irritating ways,but the way they deal with him is sickening.

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Originally posted by *Yogi Bear*:

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Originally posted by cup:
in a superior voice

and i do think he does think he is better than people

and if i had to live with him and his ways he would probably do my head in eating making noises etc,talking slow to people as if they dont understand the words he is saying,i have seen all this.

But they are ganging up on him he must be so uncomfortable in there,it is verging on bully gang tactics because he is such an easy target.

I am delighted he says his piece and it does take a strong character to take all he has and nomination every week

long may he stay over the nasty gang.

I just do not think he is without his faults with his irritating ways,but the way they deal with him is sickening.

agreed

As long as i don't have to live with him i love him

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and i do think he does think he is better than people

and if i had to live with him and his ways he would probably do my head in eating making noises etc,talking slow to people as if they dont understand the words he is saying,i have seen all this.

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Originally posted by Blackpudlian:

Freddie is on an entirely different level to Lisa, Kris & his little gang. They are pond life and are so far down the evolutionary scale they make amoebas look sophisticated.

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Originally posted by Blackpudlian:

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and i do think he does think he is better than people

and if i had to live with him and his ways he would probably do my head in eating making noises etc,talking slow to people as if they dont understand the words he is saying,i have seen all this.

Freddie is on an entirely different level to Lisa, Kris & his little gang. They are pond life and are so far down the evolutionary scale they make amoebas look sophisticated.

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Originally posted by *Yogi Bear*:
i think what would annoy me about freddie (and this is actually a good trait) is that he never gets ruffled

When i am in the mood for an argument i want the other person to argue back with me.... and not in the cool way he does... i need someone to be as irrational as i am in a good old get it off my chest arguement

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Originally posted by Blackpudlian:

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and i do think he does think he is better than people

and if i had to live with him and his ways he would probably do my head in eating making noises etc,talking slow to people as if they dont understand the words he is saying,i have seen all this.

Freddie is on an entirely different level to Lisa, Kris & his little gang. They are pond life and are so far down the evolutionary scale they make amoebas look sophisticated.

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Originally posted by Liverpoollass:

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Originally posted by *Yogi Bear*:
i think what would annoy me about freddie (and this is actually a good trait) is that he never gets ruffled

When i am in the mood for an argument i want the other person to argue back with me.... and not in the cool way he does... i need someone to be as irrational as i am in a good old get it off my chest arguement

Arguing in a calm, cool and rational way always drives the other person nuts. Same as ignoring them, they hate it and has more effect than actually arguing with them and raising your voice.

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Originally posted by joyron:

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Originally posted by Blackpudlian:

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and i do think he does think he is better than people

and if i had to live with him and his ways he would probably do my head in eating making noises etc,talking slow to people as if they dont understand the words he is saying,i have seen all this.

Freddie is on an entirely different level to Lisa, Kris & his little gang. They are pond life and are so far down the evolutionary scale they make amoebas look sophisticated.

Well said.

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Originally posted by Bethni:
I don't think you can call it talking down to people. He's been brought up and educated to speak the way he does.Should we also complain about ,say, Lisa talking like she's ashamed of where she's from. I think Freddie show's great restraint in his dealing with being sniggered at and bitched about. I'd have shown myself up by Screaming at shouting at them all by now lol.

He's a credit to his parent's wether he's from a country estate or a housing estate. The rest of them are a disgrace.

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Originally posted by *Yogi Bear*:


Lisa does it every time she opens that anus she calls a gob though and that winds me up even more

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Originally posted by Bethni:
I don't think you can call it talking down to people. He's been brought up and educated to speak the way he does.Should we also complain about ,say, Lisa talking like she's ashamed of where she's from. I think Freddie show's great restraint in his dealing with being sniggered at and bitched about. I'd have shown myself up by Screaming at shouting at them all by now lol.

He's a credit to his parent's wether he's from a country estate or a housing estate. The rest of them are a disgrace.

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Originally posted by mandala:
Lisa does it every time she opens that anus she calls a gob though and that winds me up even more

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Originally posted by cup:

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Originally posted by Bethni:
I don't think you can call it talking down to people. He's been brought up and educated to speak the way he does.Should we also complain about ,say, Lisa talking like she's ashamed of where she's from. I think Freddie show's great restraint in his dealing with being sniggered at and bitched about. I'd have shown myself up by Screaming at shouting at them all by now lol.

He's a credit to his parent's wether he's from a country estate or a housing estate. The rest of them are a disgrace.

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Originally posted by brisket:
I don`t think Freddie talks down to people, nor do I think he feels superior. If they think he sounds a bit different - you could say they all do. From different places and backgrounds.
They should be more tolerant and more accepting.
I think some of the resentment towards Freddie in the house is due to inverted snobbery.
Freddie has made conscious efforts to integrate and to encourage others to do so. Whereas some of the others have consciously kept their distance and isolated him.
Free is alright.

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Originally posted by mad4cavs:
they need talking down to what a load of spiteful mean minded ,,,,,,,who made them the leaders they do treat him like pooh ,
wheres the love and acceptance ,

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Originally posted by china:
freddies got a nice speaking voice-very clear and concise
i wish i could speak as nice as him
but i talk more like lisa
i dont think he talks down to people-but if he does-them lot are the ones to do it to-proper low life

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Originally posted by mandala:
disagree i have a relative who speaks like friendly Freddie he doesn't speak down to people its just natural for some to be eloquent and not sound like screeching Lisa

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Originally posted by cup:

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Originally posted by mad4cavs:
they need talking down to what a load of spiteful mean minded ,,,,,,,who made them the leaders they do treat him like pooh ,
wheres the love and acceptance ,

They are mean and spiteful to him no doubt about it

It shows them up for what they are

I dont know how much i could take of him talking down and appearing to be talking to someone below his intelligence.

I dont think he is without faults

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Originally posted by china:


well, he is talking to people with no/little intelligence
i suppose he feels he has to talk slow so they can understand him

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Originally posted by Bethni:
I don't think you can call it talking down to people. He's been brought up and educated to speak the way he does.Should we also complain about ,say, Lisa talking like she's ashamed of where she's from. I think Freddie show's great restraint in his dealing with being sniggered at and bitched about. I'd have shown myself up by Screaming at shouting at them all by now lol.

He's a credit to his parent's wether he's from a country estate or a housing estate. The rest of them are a disgrace.

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Originally posted by Suzi-Q:
When did people stop trying to better themselves? When did it become a crime to be polite, show respect, be thankful for what you have, and want to contribute to society?

I think that is the problem that the housemates have with Freddie. He doesn't speak down to them, they just can't understand him when he uses a word with more than one syllable. So, he adjusts his speaking style and word choices so they will understand him.

He is intelligent and his world doesn't revolve around what the latest celebrity craze is this week. He is expected to interact with a "visual merchandiser", 2 glamour model wannabes, a loud mouthed ignorant woman on the dole, and a handful of other misfits. How he has been able to keep sane is a mystery to me.

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Originally posted by Suzi-Q:
When did people stop trying to better themselves? When did it become a crime to be polite, show respect, be thankful for what you have, and want to contribute to society?

I think that is the problem that the housemates have with Freddie. He doesn't speak down to them, they just can't understand him when he uses a word with more than one syllable. So, he adjusts his speaking style and word choices so they will understand him.

He is intelligent and his world doesn't revolve around what the latest celebrity craze is this week. He is expected to interact with a "visual merchandiser", 2 glamour model wannabes, a loud mouthed ignorant woman on the dole, and a handful of other misfits. How he has been able to keep sane is a mystery to me.

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Originally posted by Bethni:
I also know someone who is very like Freddie, right down to how he eats. He's been a friend of the family for many many years and drives me insane at the dinner table. However, he's a lovely, well-meaning guy and i can overlook the orgasm's at mealtimes and the way he laugh's as i can see the genuine person behind it.

Freddie just stands out in there as the rest are a rowdy bunch of low life. I feel sorry for him. He's doing no harm and i'd rather my son's turned out more like him than Kris or Charlie!

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Originally posted by Skylark24:
I think Freddie is guilty , at times, of talking down to Lisa, but she shows her lack of any social skills with not being able to have a reasoned debate with him, her reply is as per usual....telling him to pee off. So in a sense i kind of see why he does it. I think Lisa feels she is beneath him and therefore acts like it. I dont think she will get the better of him tho,

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Originally posted by brisket:
I think when Freddie speaks steadily and calmly he is trying to treat the conversation in an adult and reasonable way without aggression.
I wonder if that is what some may see as "talking down"? I don`t see it like that at all. I think he is simply carefully avoiding misunderstanding, any sign of aggression or antagonism.

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Originally posted by squiggle:

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Originally posted by Skylark24:
I think Freddie is guilty , at times, of talking down to Lisa, but she shows her lack of any social skills with not being able to have a reasoned debate with him, her reply is as per usual....telling him to pee off. So in a sense i kind of see why he does it. I think Lisa feels she is beneath him and therefore acts like it. I dont think she will get the better of him tho,

I don't think he is talking down to her, I think he is trying to remain calm when he talks to her and she rants back at him.

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Originally posted by china:

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Originally posted by Suzi-Q:
When did people stop trying to better themselves? When did it become a crime to be polite, show respect, be thankful for what you have, and want to contribute to society?

I think that is the problem that the housemates have with Freddie. He doesn't speak down to them, they just can't understand him when he uses a word with more than one syllable. So, he adjusts his speaking style and word choices so they will understand him.

He is intelligent and his world doesn't revolve around what the latest celebrity craze is this week. He is expected to interact with a "visual merchandiser", 2 glamour model wannabes, a loud mouthed ignorant woman on the dole, and a handful of other misfits. How he has been able to keep sane is a mystery to me.

remember when everyone picked on that smart girl on university challenge?
its the same sorta thing really