Luclay Clayton Misoya robbed off Victory
Guest |
/ #113 TEAM WENDALL2011-08-11 13:12As much as Big Brother has ended, the amplification continues! Sjoe, South African fans are so outraged that Zimbabwe’s Wendall won, and not Luclay, that they’ve now set up a petition on petitions24.com ‘Clayton ‘Luclay’ Misoya ROBBED OF VICTORY’. When I last checked, the petition had 2 865 cyber signatures. The introduction reads: “We as fans of Luclay Misoya want Big Brother Amplified being [sic] investigated, we are not satisfied with the results that they announced on Sunday, we want Ernst and Young to Recount the votes, and we also want to burn Big Brother in South Africa.” Aikona! I feel for Luclay fans, believe me. I haven’t forgotten the deep disappointment when Namibia’s Eddie Moongo, presumed to be in a neck-and-neck race with Nigeria’s Kevin, lost out in BBA Revolution. Adding salt to the wound was that he only got Namibia’s vote. Like many Namibians, I struggled to assimilate it. Do I believe the show was rigged. Not on your Luc-nelly. Though I did briefly toy with the possibility – please note, not toy(i)-toyi! – after The Revolution. The bottomline is that it’s not in DStv-MultiChoice’s interest to predetermine a result. There are no benefits. Rather, they would risk alienating swathes of viewers across Africa. It’s as simple as that. It’s just not good business, or entertainment, sense. That’s the bottom line. Still, it’s worth trying to understand the likely reasons Luclay did not win. Yes, the South African was generally more entertaining than Wendall, but a lot of livewires fell out along the way – Confidence, Weza and Vimbai, to name a few. Luclay fans need to step back, draw a deep breath and take a long, hard look at two key elements: voting, and the voting demographic.At the end of the day, no matter how entertaining you are, you have to get the votes. Never assume your ‘favourite’ will win on the back of ‘like’! Amplified Voting While Wendall may not have been amplified, his fan base was! Believe it. Many a politician could learn a thing or two from Team Wendall: they organised their voting like a military operation. It was well planned and efficient. They had day and night shifts; they had special days to target potentially ‘friendly’ countries; they had ‘vote Wendall days at work, e.g.: “it’s pay day today so ask all your colleagues to put in a vote, or two, for Wendall”; they borrowed friends’ MXit app, which allows for 10 free votes at a throw; they had daily vote targets, etc. One fan boasted that they even crossed into Zambia to vote from there. Whether it’s true or not, I don’t know, but it underscores how serious they were. The Zimbabwean’s fans, as well as his family, left nothing to chance! As one BBA fan wrote: “Never underestimate Zimbabweans when it comes to voting.” If you understand how ultra organised Wendall’s fan base was, you’ll also understand why Zimbabweans were so upset last year when Munya lost. They doubtless thought no one could beat their voting offensive. Still, there are always other factors, which can upset the apple cart, as happened with Munya last year. Diversity And Alienation As much as Luclay’s fans argue that he was entertaining and “deserved” to win, they need to realise that different things appeal to different viewers. The BBA viewership is not homogenous, it’s multi-dimensional. People relate to housemates on a range of levels. While it’s entertainment for some, others may see themselves reflected in someone; they may prefer the guy-next-door person to a loud, in-your-face character; it can be a case of arrogance vs humility; humour vs bad temper, etc, etc. It’s the same in every sphere of life – from books, through music to actors and actresses. Also, being more entertaining doesn’t mean that you’re necessarily more popular. Plus, there are always those fans who will vote along country and regional lines. When it comes to Luclay, it’s a given that he more than likely alienated a few fan bases, the East African bloc for one. Without arguing the merits, his role in Lotus’ disqualification, and interchanges with the likes of Ernest and Bhoke would not have endeared him, to put it mildly, to fans in Tanzania, Uganda, etc. Then there were his ‘I’m going to expose you’ rants. Some fans loved it, but others thought it verged on “terrorising”. Munya And ‘Mona’ In my view, Luclay – like Munya – did himself a disservice by charging that he didn’t need Africa, and by cursing Biggie. Throw in his “I’m the best entertainer in Africa” and “Johannesburg is Africa”and you’ve ticked off even more fans. Then there was what was seen by many as Luclay’s disrespect towards Biggie. Factor in his failure to carry out some of his punishments – as well as a fuse or two – and that some felt that he was often let off the hook, and it starts adding up. Big time. I also can’t help wondering whether ‘Mona’ was a factor. Eish, I loved Luclay’s ‘Mona’, gay-Capie impersonations. They were hilarious! But again, did he underestimate the broad viewership? South Africa is more tolerant, by far, than the majority of African countries when it comes to people of different sexual persuasions. By contrast, there are those countries that are conservative, while a few are downright hostile towards gay people. For this reason, it’s possible that his ‘Mona’ characterisations did not resonate well among some viewers. Just a thought. Never A Given In my view, it was never a given that Luclay would win. In addition to some of the reasons outlined above, with two prizes up for grabs and seven housemates in the running, the voting dynamics were always going to be volatile. I don’t believe Luclay was robbed, or that the show was rigged. He simply failed to get enough votes. |
|
Petition ad
Promote here
Petition Against the Installation of a Biodigester at Wilson Rd, Fairfield Township, Madison County, Ohio
Petition Against the Installation of a Biodigester at Wilson Rd, Fairfield Township, Madison County, We, the undersigned, residents and concerned citizens of Fairfield Township and Madison County, Ohio, respectfully submit this petition to oppose the installation of a biodigester facility at Wilson Rd. While we recognize the value of renewable energy, the proposed location raises serious concerns about environmental impact, public safety, and local infrastructure. These concerns include air a...
Petition ad
Promote here
Open Letter from Indiana University Bloomington Faculty re: Campus Protests and Arrests
Open Letter from Indiana University Bloomington Faculty To: The Indiana University Board of Trustees, Indiana University Alumni, and Concerned Citizens of the State of Indiana As faculty members of Indiana University Bloomington, we are appalled and ashamed by the militarized response to the peaceful campus protests against Israel’s war in Gaza. President Whitten and Provost Shrivastav authorized an unnecessarily aggressive reaction first on Thursday, April 25, and again on Saturday, April 27....
Petition ad
Promote here
SAVE AHSAN FROM MISSING LIPS
Ahsan is getting confused right left centre and his beautiful ex is waiting please help this course even if it's £1 donation id really appreciate it thank you everyone so much...
Petition ad
Promote here
Promote petition "Luclay Clayton Misoya robbed off Victory" on this listURGENT ACTION NEEDED! Reinstate Dan Cotter as Fripp Island board member
Purpose: To call for a special meeting of the membership. A petition signed by at least 100 members is needed to present to the president to call for a special meeting and the only item for discussion is to ask Dan Cotter to rescind his resignation and reinstate him as board member. Dan has been an integral part of the Fripp Island POA board. His skills and leadership are necessary to navigate this critical time for Fripp Island residents and continue to add balance, experience, and steadiness...
Is there something you want to change?
Change doesn't happen by staying silent. The author of this petition stood up and took action. Will you do the same? Start a social movement by creating a petition.
Start a petition of your ownOther petitions you might be interested in
Enough with the rates increase in Timaru District
434 Created: 2024-07-04
Time period | Number of signatures |
---|---|
All time | 434 |
2024 | 434 |
PETITION OPPOSING ' PROPERTY OVERLAYS' IN THE WAITAKI DRAFT DISTRICT PLAN 2022
212 Created: 2024-03-05
Time period | Number of signatures |
---|---|
All time | 212 |
2024 | 212 |
People of New Zealand opposed to WHO Pandemic Treaty 28/05/22
969 Created: 2022-05-20
Time period | Number of signatures |
---|---|
All time | 969 |
2024 | 208 |
Oppose National Park Name Change to Waimarino
174 Created: 2024-01-17
Time period | Number of signatures |
---|---|
All time | 174 |
2024 | 174 |
Bring Seventeen to Australia
688 Created: 2024-08-06
Time period | Number of signatures |
---|---|
All time | 688 |
2024 | 688 |
Oppose Palmerston North Bus Route Changes 19th February 2024
145 Created: 2023-12-14
Time period | Number of signatures |
---|---|
All time | 145 |
2024 | 116 |
Ban the Box (Planter Boxes - Mapua 'Streets for People' Project
109 Created: 2024-02-05
Time period | Number of signatures |
---|---|
All time | 109 |
2024 | 109 |
Please remove concrete lane separators from Mapua
93 Created: 2024-06-24
Time period | Number of signatures |
---|---|
All time | 93 |
2024 | 93 |
Petition to stop the erection of new 5G transmitters in Devonport
81 Created: 2024-08-12
Time period | Number of signatures |
---|---|
All time | 81 |
2024 | 81 |
Stop paid parking for Motorcycles and Scooters in Wellington
67 Created: 2024-06-13
Time period | Number of signatures |
---|---|
All time | 67 |
2024 | 67 |
Retain The Pine Trees Kaikoura South Recreation Area
66 Created: 2024-07-13
Time period | Number of signatures |
---|---|
All time | 66 |
2024 | 66 |
Demand a satisfactory response from CertiK
7556 Created: 2024-03-27
Time period | Number of signatures |
---|---|
All time | 7556 |
2024 | 7555 |
Support for Daisy Corbet's New Zealand Residency
137 Created: 2024-08-01
Time period | Number of signatures |
---|---|
All time | 137 |
2024 | 137 |
NZTA should reduce the speed limit form 70k to 50k in the residential area of SH2 - Main North Road, Bay View
137 Created: 2022-04-07
Time period | Number of signatures |
---|---|
All time | 137 |
2024 | 60 |
Road Safety for Kaitoke Community
125 Created: 2023-12-07
Time period | Number of signatures |
---|---|
All time | 125 |
2024 | 50 |
Omokoroa Pedestrian Crossings
81 Created: 2023-12-04
Time period | Number of signatures |
---|---|
All time | 81 |
2024 | 41 |
A Petition To Install Safety Fences Around Gisborne Playgroundsin Gisborne
28 Created: 2024-04-13
Time period | Number of signatures |
---|---|
All time | 28 |
2024 | 28 |
Inquiry into threats and violence against women MPs and local authority representatives
12 Created: 2024-01-18
Time period | Number of signatures |
---|---|
All time | 12 |
2024 | 12 |
A polite request to Elon Musk - please uncensor @LucyHunterB
1012 Created: 2024-03-28
Time period | Number of signatures |
---|---|
All time | 1012 |
2024 | 1011 |
Ban Education Perfect
11 Created: 2024-03-20
Time period | Number of signatures |
---|---|
All time | 11 |
2024 | 11 |
Petitions.nz
We provide free hosting for online petitions. Create a professional online petition
by using our powerful service. Our petitions are mentioned in the media every day, so creating a petition is a great way to get noticed by the
public and the decision makers.