For more than 20 years,Big Brother has been a staple of CBS' summer schedule. It was one of the firstshows of the early '00s reality TV boom, following hot on the heels ofSurvivor in the summer of 2000. For this reason,Big Brother has always had a fiercely devoted fanbase. The quirky competition is famous for twists, themes, and unexpected gameplay that keep fans talking.
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Like any good fandom,Big Brother devotees have carved out their own lively corner of Reddit. TheBig Brother subreddit is where they goover and over their opinions, debates, and complaints. These folks havedozens of seasons and thousands of hours ofBig Brother under their belts. Some of theirdiscussions even go deep.
BestPlayers To Never Win
Reality competition viewers know the best players don't always win, sometimes falling short due to circumstances outside their control like other players' mistakes or any number of twists of fate. It's possible to play a nearly flawlessBig Brothergame and still lose.
In aReddit discussion started by usersonny00000 about the bestBig Brotherplayer to never win, the one name that seems to come up the most is Eric Stein fromseason 8, who many agree would've won if not for being stuck with that season's "America's Player" twist. Other houseguests many fans name include Paul Abrahamian, Danielle Reyes, and Vanessa Rouso.
HouseguestsWho Were Villains
It's rare forBig Brotherto explicitly identify houseguestsas heroes and villains, but every story has to have good guys and bad guys, so Big Brothervillains make themselves known in one way or another. Still, it's up to viewers to decide for themselves which players they see as villains, soit's always debatable.
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A Reddit thread by userInternational-Low842 about Big Brothervillainsdraws agreementamong fans in picking avillain fromeachseason. Examples include fan favorite Dr. Will Kirby inseason 2, Rachel in season 12, and Paul in season 19. Onetop comment suggests the show didn't really edit for villainy until the dominant but controversial win by "Evel" Dick Donato in season 8, a universally agreed-upon season villain.
HouseguestsWho CouldNever Win
Hero or villain, fan favorite or fan-hated, talented or flawed, someBig Brother houseguests seem hopelessly fated to loseno matter how many times they come back to play the game. Of course, no one's truly destined to never win, but fans have strong opinions about who they deem hopeless.
In a thread started byReddituserInsamity247, a lot ofBig Brother fans agree Enzo could never win. (One dissenter suggests Enzomight win the then-current season 22. He didn't.)Da'Vonne Rogers is a three-time houseguest whom fans adore but acknowledge will likely never win. Additionally, commenters point out that even Kaysar himself has said thatBig Brother "just isn't his game" every one of the four times he's played and lost.
Funniest Eviction Interviews
The first thing that happens to aBig Brother houseguest after being evicted is a postgame interview with host Julie Chen. After 20-plus seasons and hundreds of eviction interviews, some have emerged as more entertaining and memorable than others.
In a Reddit thread by Scary_Independent516 about the funniest Big Brother eviction interviews, opinions are equally divided between funny things houseguests said — Rachel from season 20 in particular earns a lot of praise — and awkward moments fueled by Chen's odd behavior ("Julie calling Brett 'Brent,'" "Julie staring at Jodi for an eternity after the interview ends").
Who Should Replace Julie Chen As Host
Chen may not be stepping down asBig Brotherhostanytime soon, butdebating whocould hypothetically replace heris exactly the kind of discussion die-hard fans love to have just for fun.
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Some fans want to see a former houseguest take over as host. Popular choices in aRedditthread started bylbunny7 include Dr. Will, Kaysar, and Britney. Other commenters insist the host shouldn't be a former player, but someone with hosting experience. One person even suggests comedian Bobby Moynihan, supposedly a big fan of the show, could host.
Least Favorite Winners
Sometimes, a popularfavoritehouseguest wins the season, and everyone is happy. Other times, the Big Brother winner is a huge disappointment, and fans stay mad about it for years. It's particularly true forBig Brother, where seasons are long and devoted viewers invest tons of time into the show.
In a Reddit discussion by Chey512 about the least-favoriteBig Brother winners, the answer seems almost unanimous. The top three most upvoted comments in the thread all name Josh from season 19, with added comments like "hands down" and "no explanation needed." Other commenters split hairs between bad winners whoplayed badly and those whobehaved badly.
Underrated Players
Hundreds of people have playedBig Brother, and some of them naturally rise to the top as fan favorites who are beloved for their personalities or respected for their sharp gameplay. Other houseguests perhaps don't enter the conversation as often as they should according to their devoted fans.
A lot of Reddit users in a thread by Thatonekirb voice support for their favorite Big Brotherplayers they see as underdogs in the discussion of all-time greathouseguests. Karen Ganci from season 5 gets a lot of support as the most underrated player of all time.Big Brother 5 alone gets a lot of love in the thread, with multiple namechecks for Marvin, Diane, and Drew.
Least Favorite Twists
Reality competitions need to innovate constantly.Big Brotherin particular, which has always been a little quirkier and wackier than most other reality TV shows, loves to throw weird new themes, challenges, and twists at houseguests every summer. Naturally, some of these twists go over better than others.
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In a Reddit thread started bywishiwassleeping16 about the worst Big Brother twists, one popular opinionis that season 12's Saboteur twist could've worked, but failed due to eviction circumstances. Day 1 evictions arewidely notedas an unfair twist. Meanwhile, the Battle of the Block twist introduced in season 16 is often named as one of the show's worst.
Favorite Houseguests Of All Time
WinningBig Brother and taking home the $500,000 prize is sweet, but it won't necessarily make a houseguestmemorable or a favorite among the show's fans. It's a houseguest's personality and entertainment value that wins fans' hearts.
Obviously, fan favorites vary widely. But in a Reddit thread by K_yle about favorite Big Brother houseguests, Britney Haynes from season 12 emerges as a clear frontrunner, with the top five most upvoted answers all naming her. Other players with multiple supporters include Brett, Dr. Will, Janelle, and Johnny Mac to name a few.
Favorite Seasons Of All Time
After 20 years,Big Brother has a good mix of some seasons that fans consider duds and some that earn frequent mention as the best of all time. It's no surprise that one of the most popular discussionamong fans is: What's your favoriteBig Brother season?
Though answers range, most Big Brother fans' favorite seasonscome from the show's early years. The most popular answers land in the run of seasons 4 through 8. At least according to fans on aReddit post by JesusWasAUnicorn, season 6 seems to emerge as the most frequently cited favorite season.
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