Big Brother, Big Brother,
Won't you let me come in
My breasts are not plastic
Nor is my skin.
I am not young and studly
I am not air brush ink
But I am old enough to stand up
Be counted and think.
I am just an old lady
Who could use a few
Hundred thousand dollars
Delivered by you.
For you BB fans out there, you guessed it. BB6 in the US is winding down with the finale show this coming Tuesday. Coinciding with the finale, the casting call for BB7 is up and I am going to enter.
This is where you guys come in. I want poems in any form, that will give me ideas to make my entry package stand out to Big Brother. Mind you, I am NOT the typical candidate. To my knowledge there have been very few over 40 contestants in the history of the show. I don't think any of them have been women over 40. And anyone can go to any of the BB websites from season 1 to season 6 and see why.
Now, don't get me wrong. I am not bad scenery at all. I don't look or act my age. I also have enough of a warped sense of humor to carry me through being locked in a house for 100 days with Barbie and Ken.
This is what I have to work with. I must send them a maximum length 2 minute video telling them why they should choose me. I have to answer about 100 questions on the application and send it in along with the video and a face only and full body photo in clothes. (I found it humorous that BB had to specify in the rules -- clothed).
As you can see, I have a very limited medium in which to showcase myself and stand out amid possibly millions of applicants.
NO REAL RULES. AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A BIG BROTHER FAN TO ENTER.
1. If you use a form tell me what it is in your authors notes so I can appreciate it.
2. All entries will be applauded regardless of content.
3. I am not easily offended, but if you think your poem content is adult then put it in the adult classification.
4. If you use sticky caps or backgrounds that make it difficult for me to read, I will IM you and let you know, but try to keep your reader in mind when you make such decisions
5. I won't require that you critique anything, but I do appreciate all comments on anything I have written. And don't think you have to be nice about it Comments on my poetry will NOT affect judging in anyway.
6. If you have the time and are so compelled, comment on other entries. Again, not a rule, but it is a nice thing to do.
Your poems will be judged only as poems. Don't worry about whether or not I will take your suggestion. Approach the topic from any direction you prefer and have some fun.
First place will be 300 points and I do plan on awarding 2nd and 3rd depending on how many points I have saved by then.
Oops. Almost forgot. No prewrites.
Won't you let me come in
My breasts are not plastic
Nor is my skin.
I am not young and studly
I am not air brush ink
But I am old enough to stand up
Be counted and think.
I am just an old lady
Who could use a few
Hundred thousand dollars
Delivered by you.
For you BB fans out there, you guessed it. BB6 in the US is winding down with the finale show this coming Tuesday. Coinciding with the finale, the casting call for BB7 is up and I am going to enter.
This is where you guys come in. I want poems in any form, that will give me ideas to make my entry package stand out to Big Brother. Mind you, I am NOT the typical candidate. To my knowledge there have been very few over 40 contestants in the history of the show. I don't think any of them have been women over 40. And anyone can go to any of the BB websites from season 1 to season 6 and see why.
Now, don't get me wrong. I am not bad scenery at all. I don't look or act my age. I also have enough of a warped sense of humor to carry me through being locked in a house for 100 days with Barbie and Ken.
This is what I have to work with. I must send them a maximum length 2 minute video telling them why they should choose me. I have to answer about 100 questions on the application and send it in along with the video and a face only and full body photo in clothes. (I found it humorous that BB had to specify in the rules -- clothed).
As you can see, I have a very limited medium in which to showcase myself and stand out amid possibly millions of applicants.
NO REAL RULES. AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A BIG BROTHER FAN TO ENTER.
1. If you use a form tell me what it is in your authors notes so I can appreciate it.
2. All entries will be applauded regardless of content.
3. I am not easily offended, but if you think your poem content is adult then put it in the adult classification.
4. If you use sticky caps or backgrounds that make it difficult for me to read, I will IM you and let you know, but try to keep your reader in mind when you make such decisions
5. I won't require that you critique anything, but I do appreciate all comments on anything I have written. And don't think you have to be nice about it
Comments on my poetry will NOT affect judging in anyway.6. If you have the time and are so compelled, comment on other entries. Again, not a rule, but it is a nice thing to do.
Your poems will be judged only as poems. Don't worry about whether or not I will take your suggestion. Approach the topic from any direction you prefer and have some fun.
First place will be 300 points and I do plan on awarding 2nd and 3rd depending on how many points I have saved by then.
Oops. Almost forgot. No prewrites.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on September 23, 2005
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: Thanks so much for the participation and comments from everyone. The comments and the 2 entries really helped me make getting my stuff ready more fun. And I am all about fun. I have my snapshots ready in my lucky pink dress and my video reminding BB that I cant find any women over 40 since BB2. There were 2 of them that season. Age 40 and 43.
I didnt really expect a large amount of entries, as I realize it was a difficult point of inspiration. But hopefully the contest made some people smile and chuckle a bit. I will be making copies of the 2 entries to take with me if I do get on the show just to remind me of how silly I am looking when I get all seeeeeriousEntries [1]
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LoL... You should look at my profile entry and exit..
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LoL. I read it AtVar. Quite thought provoking
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I actually haven't watched Big Brother this season, but was hooked last season. I would love it if you let me know if you make it...honestly, the whole "younger generation" thing(though it is my generation) kinda burnt me out. Reality shows without a bit of reality just doesn't fly with me, so to see someone casted "outside the box) would definately make it a bit more interesting. Good luck with the contest, and if you should make it on the show, send me a message so I know to look for you.
Bestest of wishes ~Meli~ -
Oh my goodness
you must be off your rocker, he,he how is a well educated woman like you going to put up with a load of babbling plastic doh doh's? You have my deepest admiration.. phew you deserve the money just for considering it 
Never seen the US version but i hazard a guess it's full of weirdo wannabees like over here... brave, brave lady..
Barb -
Lol, Barb. Every now and then an old person has to get off that darn rocker or we get stiff . From what I understand, the UK version of BB is a bit racier than the US show, but it is still jam packed with Barbie and Ken dolls. I think this year has had the best displays of plastic surgery and youth.
I think I can behave as badly as the rest of them . My chances of getting in are less than average. Of course, given my past, my chance of living this long has truly been the long shot.
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Unfortunately I've not much idea on just how I could write this, but I will surely say that I'll try. I adore the sjow (and for the record... Janelle was my buxom buddy with it all!)
I'll try and whip ya' up something nice.
Justin -
Justin, approach it from any direction you want. I did find out from some old BB websites that BB 2 was the last time there were some over 40 female houseguests. Hopefully the fact that I am a young end baby boomer will help since baby boomers still make up a huge portion of American and Canadian potential markets.
Anyway, just have some fun with it and thanks for showing interest
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Yup, you've surely a shot! I'd rather see some variety in ages.
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big brother?? trapped with a 100 barbies and kens? No one over 40? does that mean they have people like 6 there? lol.
I know they don't. they want a picture of you clothed. why? did they get some nakey pictures in the past?
baby boomer? I don't think the baby boom has stopped since it began in the frist place so we are all baby boomers
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