Big Brother

I live under the assumption that once you audition for a reality show, you officially allow the world to analyze and mock the hell out of you.  This isn't a cruel truth or indicative of a sad state of affairs; it simply is.  Reality shows are popular because couch dwellers can watch the old television set and feel superior to the people on the screen.  I am convinced this is why reality television has taken off over the past decade.  By this point, anyone who seeks reality stardom knows what comes with it: overwhelming scrutiny.  On no other show is this more pronounced than Big Brother.  The house guests of Big Brother are fully aware that millions of Americans are watching their every move and if they do or say something stupid, they will be made fun of, thousands of words will be written about it and they may never live it down.  Since this is the case, Big Brother house guests find themselves in a rare reality show position – viewers more or less get an extremely accurate sense of who they are as people. 

It is therefore with the utmost confidence that I can make these Likability Rankings.  I've spent a lot of time with these people over the past two months, and these rankings reflect who I'd most enjoy (that's being kind) spending time with. 

#5 – Natalie

I've gone from kind of liking Natalie early in the game, to downright despising her in recent weeks.  I have serious issues with openly disliking someone that so blatantly lacks any mental prowess but, ultimately, that's no excuse.  She is delusional, horribly annoying, and as we've seen over the course of the season, hypocritical to boot. 

#4 – Sheila

I still haven't forgiven Sheila for her treatment of Adam early in the game.  She has her redeemable moments, but all too often her anger and rudeness become unforgivable.  

#3 – Ryan

Ryan is generally an OK dude.  He's a big, dumb lug, but I wouldn't mind having a beer or watching a football game with him.  However, his alliance with Natalie is bothersome by association and his chest-thumping inclusion in Team Christ is hard to take.

#2 – Sharon

Maybe she's boring and non-descript.  Maybe the fact that she was involved with a doofus like Jacob throws up some serious red flags.  But, in the end, she's harmless, a nice girl, and not someone who you cannot truly dislike.

#1 – Adam

Adam is just a big goofball.  By all accounts, he's a fun and easy-going guy.  I could hang out with Adam, and I feel like anyone would have a good time around Baller. 


-Oscar Dahl, BuddyTV Senior Writer
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