Originally posted by: -Carrie-
But did you know, Cruiser, there is a huge fan following of Bigg Boss that only watches the show to enjoy the grilling of certain characters they have come to despise? They wait for the weekend episodes just so that Salman Bhai will wow them with so-called biased bashing of a few contestants who also happen to be the movers and shakers of the show. One reason why such a concept is immensely popular is because it gives viewers access to risky' or antisocial behaviours without actually having to bear any of the consequences themselves. By watching the back stabbing and the snarky comments, one gets the thrill without having to actually engage in that behaviour ourselves and therefore one isn't actually exposed to any potentially awkward or challenging social situations.
But another major reason for the popularity is also because of the host-contestants dynamics. For the flak Mr Khan receives for his brand of hosting I'm certain that won't be the reason for his removal from his job. The day he decides to be "neutral" "non-judgemental"& "non-interfering" is the day when we will sadly lose the charm , thrill & fun that we have come to associate with Bigg Boss and needless to say as result the charismatic persona that keeps it all together...Salman Khan. Who would want to watch a sagely nodding, distant and "flower pot" master of ceremonies weekend after weekend? Its because Mr Khan had decided to roll up his sleeves & get his hand dirty with so much involvement in the show that you & I still meet & greet on this forum so many years later on.
The consistent weekends grilling reminds me of an experiment I had heard of some time ago with the housemates playing the role of "prisoners" and viewers in the role of "wardens" or "guards". With the mighty Salman Khan being the Chief of Prison Staff. I am pretty certain that he is not only used to create uncharacteristic behaviour in the housemates but also to satisfy some sort of basal need for vengeance in the public watching it.
Along with the tasks, twists, rewards and punishments, the "grilling" too is all designed to elicit prisoner and guard type behaviour so the viewer will judge and try to control "bad" people and support and reward "good" people. Since the viewers are restricted in taking part in the punishment by merely voting to throw out the "bad" lot one at the time which may take time or may not happen at all, the host has become the medium for instant, swift retribution. At the end of the session it makes them feel so much better that all is well with their world.
Some contestants may remind the viewers of people they have an axe to grind with and have not been able "settle scores".😛 It's with immense pleasure they watch Mr Khan grandly play the Judge, Jury & Executioner and do it for them.😆
As for yesterday's episode I wouldn't say that Kishwer was bashed. She was mostly answering to Rochelle's charges. Salman merely asked her to explain herself for some of the comments she made. Suyash was completely ignored. I feel Salman takes a personal interest in Prince's journey and hence felt the need to give him some sound advice.
Apologies for the long essay. Blame it on a week long house arrest due to continuous rain storms.😆
What a brilliant articulation of an alternative point of view this is. Haven't I told you before that you should dabble in professional writing?👏
See, over the years one can see viewers get divided over Salman's hosting. More than the alleged bias of Salman Khan, it actually is a reflection or rather admission of viewers that we like certain contestant /s more than the other /s and you are biased when you grill my / our favourites! Thats why I said over the years Salman has done a fabulous job and one can't imagine a better host for this show than him.
The very fact that none of his alleged-supposed favourites, Ellie, Mahek Chahal, Tanisha-Armaan, (Was it Puneet Issar last season??), ever won the show, in itself proves the point that he may like some a bit more than others, but it has no bearing on the outcome!
On the contrary, it even seemed he in a way helped propel and progress, the ones he grilled. Best example Gauhar Khan!
IN UK's Big Brother, the host intervention is non existent! Contestants are allowed to go bust or boom, depending on their own mental strengths and reactions to situations. In the Indian version, the Host becomes one more dimension of challenges thrown at house inmates by BB team. As an idea, it is fine and even exciting!
Problem is if BB team decides to use Salman as yet another dimension of increasing mental stress levels of BB House inmates, then they need to be extremely professional and near perfect in ensuring that it doesn't result in unintended results! How would the BB team respond for example, if today onwards Kiyash, Prince, Suyyash and Puneet enter their blankets and just refuse to be part of any task?
In yesterday's episode Salman Khan repeatedly asked loaded questions to Rimi about conduct of Prince, Suyyash, Kishwar and surprisingly, Rimi stuck to her guns and defended them! One can easily imagine how hard the effort would have been in the total, unedited shots.
As I said before I have no issue at all with biases and personal liking. Its human nature to like one more than other and Salman is only Being Human, in the end! 😆 But then when he thunders,"Ye meri favourite nahin hain"------and at the same time has no issue with Mandana tinkering with Kishwar's clothes and in same breath blasts Prince with a ,"Tumko kaisa lagta agar koi tumhari Behan ke suitcase ko haath lagaata?", then it clearly is a case of BB team not doing a very good job here and whatever they are relaying to Salman in the concealed earphone n his left ear, is more of a reflection of bad job back end! 😛
Its disturbing that someone like Puneet, who had the potential to be a rocker on this show, has been transformed into a Rimi Sen minus her interesting expressions within no time because of host bombardment!😆
Personally, I have always accepted Salman Khan as 'yet another dimension in game to test the inmates' and so simply applaud you for putting it so wonderfully here as:
""""The consistent weekends grilling reminds me of an experiment I had heard of some time ago with the housemates playing the role of "prisoners" and viewers in the role of "wardens" or "guards". With the mighty Salman Khan being the Chief of Prison Staff. I am pretty certain that he is not only used to create uncharacteristic behaviour in the housemates but also to satisfy some sort of basal need for vengeance in the public watching it.
Along with the tasks, twists, rewards and punishments, the "grilling" too is all designed to elicit prisoner and guard type behaviour so the viewer will judge and try to control "bad" people and support and reward "good" people. Since the viewers are restricted in taking part in the punishment by merely voting to throw out the "bad" lot one at the time which may take time or may not happen at all, the host has become the medium for instant, swift retribution. At the end of the session it makes them feel so much better that all is well with their world."""""""""
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