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Okay so what do I write about - maybe the World Cup, maybe the Queens Jubilee... sorry can't be arsed with those two it's
time to talk about Big Brother which has returned to our screens. Love it or hate it, it's the subject of endless discussion
and everyone has an opinion, if not on who should win then why it's an evil programme which sums up the worst of broadcasting.
England's survived their first game of the World Cup, celebrations have dominated the news all weekend for the Queen's Jubilee
but I'm left feeling the biggest association with Alex from Big Brother.
I sent an email to a senior manager at work last week, describing the current situation as feeling (a bit like Sir Ian
McKellen does in Gods and Monsters) like they've been given a wonderful present and they have no idea what to do with it.
Today I got another email which pretty much reinforces that but also shows that they just aren't prepared to listen to anything
I'm telling them - mind you an article in one of the professional journals shows at least I'm not the only one to be
questioning this at present.
I need something to change - I'm feeling increasingly crushed and bruised as the hours pass.
I wasn't put on this Earth to keep my mouth shut and just let opportunities pass me by - I have a brain and I like using
it, I'm not gonna spend my days a pathetic vegetable doing things just because it's how they've always been done or because
it won't threaten people. If people are feeling threatened then sometimes that can be a good thing because it's something
is changing or challenging the status quo which isn't always a bad thing. Why should we always assume that we have the
right to tell others what to do? Why can't we just let them get on with stuff and support them if it doesn't harm them?
Where is the threat in that? Oh silly me, I'm not allowed to think like that.
Lyrics of the moment:
"Well they think it's all over. But it is now."
No joy when it was announced this time. England crashed out of the World Cup losing 2-1 to a 10-sided Brazil. The
hopes of footballing nation still left unfulfilled despite a good effort from Sven and the boys. There's already been
talk of blaming David "Spunky" Seaman for letting in the goal that sealed England's defeat with both David Beckham and
Sven Goran Erickson sprining to his side. I don't somehow think the press would make Seaman the target this time round,
he played well - and has kept England in these things when some of the contribution from the rest of the side has been in
question. It's not like in Beckham's case when his red card dealt England a fatal blow those few years ago (has everyone
really forgotten how much the Nation hated him only to become the latest hero?). That was an act of pure childish and showed
a lack of control. Seaman on the other hand was just plain unlucky. And after the fall he took during the first half I'm
actually surprised he was allowed to play on... but hey what would I know?
Tha Nation's obsession with the World Cup has dominated everything, and the eagle-eyed amongst you may also spot a
slight reference in todays quote *grin* I wonder what will fill the space in the news?
Okay enough of the World Cup.
But it is interesting that point you reach when you've *really* been into something only to suddenly go "ahh well".
The reality dawner that almost sets you on a different path or the bucket of cols water that makes you think "what the
f**k was I doing?" I've been to this place before or maybe I should say I've been through this process before? It's
more of a cycle I guess. The longer you are in it the more detached from the situation you become, the more detached the
more you wish to distance yourself because you see the reality of what is going on. So you take a step back and become more
detached, but see that little bit more which is offputting and take a further step back and so it continues.
I'm not sure how many steps back I've taken but I know have the feeling I'm waiting for my shuttle bus to take me into
the next town. It's become funny, amusing and insignificant a bit like Jade from Big Brother really. We don't really care
when they go - we just hope it's soon.
But (returning to the World Cup for a second) - having millions of Brits disappointed after the result earlier today
who will be taking an early exit from the Big Brother household? Up for nomination are Alex and Spencer. Alex is the
cute(ish), clean if slightly anal model. Spencer (my namesake no relation!) is also kinda cute but that's where it ends...
he doesn't wash and is a bit of lad that enjoys farting in women's face... Now in my books there's no competition and
Spencer should have never gone in but what will the general public say? Spencer has been rated the most popular housemate
on the Big Brother Web site since the programme began but for the first day (that I'm aware of) he's lost the top spot to
Alex (wahey!) and now has to share 2nd place with Jonny *grin* Tune in tonight..
Lyrics of the moment:
"The higest powers
In lonely hours
The tears devour you."
Savage Garden "Truly Madly Deeply" (Savage Garden, Savage Garden 1997)
"Now is the time,
Let everyone see,
You never give up,
That's how it should be,
Don't get caught,
Make your own way,
Express yourself,
Don't give it away."
Englandneworder "World In Motion" (The Best Unofficial Footie Anthems ...Ever!, Various Artists 2000)
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