Quotes Meaning

"We’ll watch ‘Britain’s Got Talent,’ ‘X Factor,’ ‘Come Dine with Me’ and ‘Masterchef.’ But we don’t watch ‘Big Brother,’ which is rubbish. I certainly won’t be tuning into the new series of ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ either. I think it’s awful, exploitative and vulgar."

- Terry Wogan

From the 1970s until his passing in 2016, Terry Wogan, a well-liked Irish-British broadcaster, made a big contribution to British radio and television. He frequently expressed his opinions on a range of subjects, including reality TV shows, and was well-known for his endearing demeanor and clever commentary.

Wogan had a reputation for criticizing a lot of things, including "Big Brother." His views on its content were strongly held, and he often voiced his disapproval in broadcasts or interviews. He felt that such programs were exploitative, vulgar, and ultimately unenjoyable, making them unworthy of one's time.

One way to understand Wogan's position on reality TV programs like "Big Brother" is to think of reality TV as a buffet with a variety of dishes to pick from. While some may appear unappetizing or even nauseating, others are enticing and delicious. Wogan was saying that while it's acceptable to choose the delicious options, there's no reason to waste time on ones that taste and look awful.

He believed that through talent showcases or culinary arts, reality TV programs such as "Britain's Got Talent," "X Factor," "Come Dine with Me," and "Masterchef" provided entertainment value. But because of their intrusiveness and frequently subpar content, he thought shows like "Big Brother" were of low quality. In addition to portraying people in their worst light, Wogan thought that these reality TV shows were detrimental because they promoted unhealthy behavior in their audience.

By speaking out, Wogan hoped to inspire others to consider the media they watch and select more entertaining or meaningful shows instead of ones that take advantage of people for their own cheap amusement.

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