Hands up who’s excited about Big Brother’s ‘open source’ auditions for 2008?
Don’t know what I’m talking about? Well over at BB HQ they’re taking ‘user generated content’ to a whole new level by letting the public decide who goes into next year’s house.
Those auditioning submit a short video and punters vote on them. But what if you're too busy with your hand up a Christmas Turkey to go over to BB.com to sort the wheat from the chaff? Well you don’t need to. I’ve done the hard work for you by picking out my Top 10, (like you couldn’t see that coming.)
Number 10:
Monique, 32, QLD - Leads with the revelation that she’s a lesbian who left her husband for her best friend. Whilst she tries to push the hype button by discussing her views on monogamy and how much she likes sex, it’s her savvy and open attitude that will win votes. Whilst pretty earnest, her striking personality and her relationship status (she’s in an open relationship and ‘enjoys the company’ of both men and women) will appeal to many. Take a look here.
Number 9:
Athena, 22, SA - The most blatant attempt to play the ‘sex card' ever. A pouting Athena tells us she's both a glamour model and a nude model, before going on to say she hates clothes and is a bit of a nudist. Expect her to get a pot of votes or at least a text from Warnie. If she gets on she’ll make a motza from Zoo and Ralph and possibly snatch Krystal Forscutt’s status as the Big Brother housemate most likely to appear in the wet dreams of teenage boys.Take a look here.
Number 8:
Josh, 23, NSW - Manages to pack a lot into 72 seconds, including a cameo from a former Big Brother winner. Makes a play for the pity vote as he claims never to have kissed a girl, though comes across as fun rather than pathetic. Whilst he might be better on video than he is in reality, it's probably worth giving him a go in order to find out. Take a look here.
Number 7:
Carl, 32, QLD - Opens with the revelation he's got Asperger's Syndrome, but don't think he's going for the pity vote - it's probably the slickest, most entertaining video on the site. A surprisingly low view count for someone who could make for interesting television. Definitely has a mate who goes to film school. Very funny.Take a look here.
Number 6:
EM, 20, NSW – Join EM in a side on voyage into earnest city. She’s annoyed at the ‘media’s agenda to dumb us down’. She wants to see inspirational, intelligent and compassionate people with political views in the house. We assume she means her. In the house she could either be phenomenally painful – passive aggressive and effortlessly smug - or she could chill out and be fantastic. If you watch her vid, be prepared for a bit of a ramble. EM definitely doesn’t have a friend who goes to film school.Take a look here.
Number 5:
Achilles, 22, VIC - You can't go past this guy for sheer frankness and self-deprecation. He fronts up about being a virgin until the age of 19 and sitting down when he goes to the toilet. Opens with a clichéd 'oh hello, I didn't hear you come in' - style opening, but comes across as genuine and could be the teen heart-throb of the house. His effortless ‘cuteness’ factor has girls in the OHBROTHER.com.au office giving him the big tick. Take a look here.
Number 4:
Ashleigh (pictured), 20, VIC - Spends her days at work sitting around doing very little, which probably sets her up pretty well for life in the house. Another cute blonde sure to appeal to the lads, this video has a light tone that will please many. Her ham-fisted attempts at comedy are a little painful, but worth a look if only to see ‘Bob’, her personal trainer who features at the end. She’ll be the spoilt rich kid of the house. Take a look here.
Number 3:
Pamela, 65, NSW - If you're deadset on voting for an older person and can stomach this woman's histrionics, Pamela might be the gal for you. Describes herself as a granny with knockers to her knees and concludes the video by announcing that she has to go to do a wee. Classy. Be great to see her in the house. Take a look here.
Number 2:
Daniel, 22, NSW – This guy seems to be one of the only people to have written a script. Certainly the slickest presentation – and easily the most funny. He bills himself as the ‘best combination of brains and beauty you’re going to find’ – for example after reading the collected works of Charles Dickens he celebrated - by bench-pressing them. Oh, and there’s a cameo by yours truly. Daniel’s film school friend is getting high distinctions. Take a look here.
Number 1:
Amie Jane, 24, QLD - Worth a look for the opening stunt alone. Manages to avoid being typecast as the typical Queensland blonde with some smart, self-deprecating gags and her claims to eschew make-up in favour of Converse All-Stars. A strong chance of making the house. Take a look here.
