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Why my Big Brother life is an ode to The OC/Dawsons Creek
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November 12, 2014
I’m about to share a particularly embarrassing habit of mine. One that I presume other people may also partake in but probably wouldn’t admit to.
Sometimes when I’m driving, I like to….
- Put the window down so my hair blows at just the right angle
- Stare pensively off into the distance (which is tough when you’re driving and have to watch the road might I add)
- Crank up Michelle Branch/The Script/Snow Patrol or some other perfect pensive stare inducing soundtrack
- Pretend like there is some profound words about life being read over above scene like a One Tree Hill voiceover read by Nathan Scott
I know this is seriously lame, but who hasn’t compared themselves to characters of their favourite angst filled drama? Since appearing in my on angst filled drama (albeit one that was taken up by many hours doing f*#k all where no angst really occurred), I have realised my BB experience parallels this genre perfectly….
1.
Welcome to the OC bitch
I’m from Chino, I mean Lavington. For those of you that don’t know, Lavington is a suburb of Albury/Wodonga. The dress code is snap pants and moccasins. Other names for Lavington include Lavghanistan and Stabbington. Therefore, I am the Ryan Atwood of the BB house. The only kid from the country, I wear Bonds Chesties (which seem to be the uniform of kids from Chino) and I like punching people. Ok that last part isn’t true, though I did accidentally slap Sam in the face one time (Sorry Sam).
2. I have a lot of feelings
Dawson likes to use big words. Dawson talks too much. Dawson obsesses over the opposite sex too much. Dawson sometimes misses out on what’s going on in real life because he is so caught up in his own head/thoughts. I used to find Dawson and his ridiculously ugly vests really annoying…..and yet, there I was. Being Dawson. With less of a forehead and probably same standard cringe-worthy hair.
3.
I also cried a fair bit
On average it was probably only once a week, which is waaaaaay more than the outside world Sandra. But in reality TV land, once you cry a few times? Game over. I’ll be branded emotionally unstable for the rest of my life. Which I’m ok with, I just hide it a lot better out here in the real world
I’ve also sworn off white wine and spas. They’re the real catalyst here people!!!
4.
I looked extremely unattractive whilst crying
No words needed here.
5.
I was Joey Potter Friend Zoned
I always have a boy best friend. Who I more often than not have an unrequited crush on. (This happened the first two weeks in the house with Sam). Until I realise it’s actually my best friends’ best friend I should be crushing on…..
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Dre that makes you Pacey Witter! Undoubtedly the hottest boy ever to grace Capeside. Thank me later. (Sorry again Sam, for the slap and for saying you’re James Van Der Beek, your forehead is half the size of his).
6.
Friday nights I was Marissa Cooper, actually most people were….
Lots of people stole wine. Lots of people pashed in the spa. So maybe everyone was Marissa from time to time. Another reason why I have sworn off wine and spas. But man it made for some good stories
Luckily no one died but does anyone else think Leo looks a lot like Volcheck?!!! Watch your back Skye, all I’m sayin….
There are some other parallels in the house to other characters (Julie Cooper and Luke cough* cough*…….kidding!) but that’s a post for another day. I’m off to eat a bagel and do some yogalates
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