Samanda Appreciation
ashfan
Posted 11/7/2007 22:08 (#19080)
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Because there isn't one *is sad*
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maringo
Posted 11/7/2007 22:19 (#19086 - in reply to #19080)
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Thanks for creating a thread for the twins.
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ofni
Posted 11/7/2007 22:19 (#19087 - in reply to #19080)
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"We are the Squeaky Girls
"We are the Squeaky Girls
"You are the cheeky boys
"You are the cheeky boys"

One of these girls could win BB8.

And even if not they could well turn out as longer-term winners, a bit like (and ONLY A BIT like) our Ash.
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emptybox
Posted 11/7/2007 22:24 (#19090 - in reply to #19080)
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I really like Sam, but am not so fussed about Amanda.

Am I weird?
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Posted 11/7/2007 22:29 (#19092 - in reply to #19080)
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I don't know? Are you?
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Posted 11/7/2007 22:30 (#19095 - in reply to #19092)
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ashfan - 11/7/2007 22:29

I don't know? Are you?


He's not weird, but his twin is.
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emptybox
Posted 11/7/2007 22:39 (#19099 - in reply to #19080)
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It's just that Sam seems to have her head screwed on, whereas Amanda has her's in the clouds.

Also their shared genotype has given Sam a conventionally pretty face, wheras Amanda's looks a little other worldly.

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ofni
Posted 11/7/2007 22:47 (#19101 - in reply to #19080)
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Sam's from Venus, but Amanda's from Mars, eh?

I always thought that there were only two types of twins, monozygotic (genetically identical) and fraternal (genetically just siblings), but I read recently that some twins are somehow "semi-identical" where the original cells had an extra set of chromosomes which split to form twins which weren't exact clones. Maybe Sam and Amanda are this type, as they seem more alike than sisters, but do seem to have some marked differences in appearance and personality.
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emptybox
Posted 11/7/2007 22:54 (#19103 - in reply to #19080)
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That's a new one on me ofni?
Mind you it is nearly thirty years since I last picked up a genetics textbook.

But, right enough, they don't seem very identical, but we've never seem them both without make-up, and with their original hair colouring.

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emptybox
Posted 11/7/2007 23:09 (#19104 - in reply to #19101)
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ofni - 11/7/2007 22:47 Sam's from Venus, but Amanda's from Mars, eh? I always thought that there were only two types of twins, monozygotic (genetically identical) and fraternal (genetically just siblings), but I read recently that some twins are somehow "semi-identical" where the original cells had an extra set of chromosomes which split to form twins which weren't exact clones. Maybe Sam and Amanda are this type, as they seem more alike than sisters, but do seem to have some marked differences in appearance and personality.

I've looked that up now, and it's so rare that it can almost certainly be discounted in the case of Sam and Amanda.

http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/03/26/semitwins_hea.html?category=health

It happened when two sperm managed to simutaneously fertilise one egg, and that egg subsequently divided, resulting in Near-identical twins.
Fascinating, but not the case here, I'm sure.

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ofni
Posted 11/7/2007 23:09 (#19105 - in reply to #19080)
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There's one thing about them compared to our Ash which amuses me.

Remember how ghetto street-hardened Aisleyne HATED nominating, which really seemed to bring out her insecurities (sorry for reminding you, Ash), yet soft pink fluffy Samanda both just fire their nomination bullets without batting an eyelid.
Mind you, they ARE psychopathic, aren't they?
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ofni
Posted 11/7/2007 23:17 (#19106 - in reply to #19104)
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emptybox - 11/7/2007 23:09

ofni - 11/7/2007 22:47 Sam's from Venus, but Amanda's from Mars, eh? I always thought that there were only two types of twins, monozygotic (genetically identical) and fraternal (genetically just siblings), but I read recently that some twins are somehow "semi-identical" where the original cells had an extra set of chromosomes which split to form twins which weren't exact clones. Maybe Sam and Amanda are this type, as they seem more alike than sisters, but do seem to have some marked differences in appearance and personality.

I've looked that up now, and it's so rare that it can almost certainly be discounted in the case of Sam and Amanda.

http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/03/26/semitwins_hea.html?category=health

It happened when two sperm managed to simutaneously fertilise one egg, and that egg subsequently divided, resulting in Near-identical twins.
Fascinating, but not the case here, I'm sure.



Thank you Dr empty! A bit more complicated than grafting roses,eh?

Crikey! this thread is proper erudite, innit? Better get it properly back on topic. So which twin has the peachiest bum, then?
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emptybox
Posted 11/7/2007 23:28 (#19110 - in reply to #19080)
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D'ya know, I don't think I've even looked.

It seems kind of wrong to fancy the twins, even though they are now the same age as Chanelle, who definitely has a very peachy bum.

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Julian
Posted 11/7/2007 23:37 (#19112 - in reply to #19110)
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I prefer Amanda to Sam. She was the one who swam farthest after all
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Posted 11/7/2007 23:42 (#19115 - in reply to #19080)
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There was a young housemate called Am
Who had a twin sister called Sam
They swam and they swam
Till Am outswam Sam
And said Ooh what a good girl I am!
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ashfan
Posted 15/7/2007 23:26 (#19318 - in reply to #19080)
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*Deffo bump*
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emptybox
Posted 16/7/2007 00:07 (#19322 - in reply to #19080)
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It seems the latest betting has Amanda as third favourite to win, behind Brian and Liam.

Sam is only seventh, behind Carole.
I know she is the quieter one, but she should be higher than that. Perhaps she'll come into her own when there are fewer there.

Amanda seems to be growing up a bit in there, and coming out with more sensible stuff.
And she's getting a dab hand at reading out the shopping list.

"Can we have the thin slice ham.....but not the one with pigs in it please."

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emptybox
Posted 25/7/2007 02:25 (#19884 - in reply to #19080)
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Sam was a revelation in the talent show task.
As the 'Good' judge she had alot of lines to remember, and delivered them to perfection.

I might have to promote her to my favourite hm after Chanelle's nonsense today.

If only the twins would stop their incessant frolicking with Liam.



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Rumble
Posted 6/8/2007 02:52 (#20564 - in reply to #19080)
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It looks like the twins are now to be counted as one housemate
http://www.channel4.com/bigbrother/news/newsstory.jsp?id=18741
...and are also up for eviction.

Overall, this should give them a better chance of winning as it avoids splitting their positive vote in the final. Together, they might be a challenge to Brian, which no one else is atm.

I doubt they'll be evicted this week, especially as an ex-HWH-mate is likely to be up with them.

I'd be very happy with a twin-win myself.
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Posted 6/8/2007 09:23 (#20565 - in reply to #19080)
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BB changing the rules again to suit themselves. Counting the twins as one means one less nomination for Carole. Call me a cycnic but the timing is very suspect. Just as public opinion seems to be swinging against carole they come up with this. Just take a look at the nominations history http://www.channel4.com/bigbrother/nominations/history.html and you will see why BB have done this.
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Posted 6/8/2007 11:49 (#20568 - in reply to #19080)
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yey! I think this is a good thing cos as seperate housemates they had less chance of winning! but its a bad thig cos Carole might not en up been up
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Julian
Posted 6/8/2007 12:54 (#20572 - in reply to #20568)
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I don't think Carole would have been up anyway. My guess had Carole and Jonty on four votes and Amy and Tracey on five.

I think now it will be the twins, Amy, Jonty and Tracey. My vote would be for Tracey to go.

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emptybox
Posted 6/8/2007 23:12 (#20631 - in reply to #19080)
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I don't think it's a good idea because they are very different personalities, and I like Sam more than Amanda.
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Posted 6/8/2007 23:43 (#20640 - in reply to #20631)
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emptybox - 6/8/2007 23:12

I don't think it's a good idea because they are very different personalities, and I like Sam more than Amanda.


I know what you mean. I like Amanda more than Sam but I think a lot of people can't tell them apart so it's perhaps not that fair to treat them separately because they'll end up with half the votes that a normal housemate would as their supporters can't decide which one to vote for.

I think it's a bit unfair of BB forcing them to be up for eviction without being nominated, though. Of course they're BB are pretty confident that they won't go but if, by some fluke, they're evicted it will be a real travesty

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maringo
Posted 6/8/2007 23:55 (#20643 - in reply to #19080)
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Tomorrow's Daily Star has the twin twist as the front page story, "BB Axes Twins"...

http://news.sky.com/skynews/picture_gallery/picture_gallery/0,,7014...
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Posted 7/8/2007 00:17 (#20647 - in reply to #20643)
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maringo - 6/8/2007 23:55 Tomorrow's Daily Star has the twin twist as the front page story, "BB Axes Twins"... http://news.sky.com/skynews/picture_gallery/picture_gallery/0,,70141-1278852-7,00.html

I wonder what they mean by that?

I shall be annoyed if they are banished from the highlights show.

 

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Posted 7/8/2007 09:44 (#20659 - in reply to #20647)
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emptybox - 7/8/2007 00:17

maringo - 6/8/2007 23:55 Tomorrow's Daily Star has the twin twist as the front page story, "BB Axes Twins"... http://news.sky.com/skynews/picture_gallery/picture_gallery/0,,70141-1278852-7,00.html

I wonder what they mean by that?

I shall be annoyed if they are banished from the highlights show.

 



Looks like nothing to worry about...

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news_detail.html?sku=2128
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Posted 7/8/2007 11:59 (#20668 - in reply to #19080)
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hehe I though it saw funny on yesterdays highligts when BB told them they had to decide
Sam - BB this is evil
(to Amanda) Is it?
Amanda - No
lol and then she was like I luv it! make your mind up lol
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Julian
Posted 7/8/2007 22:39 (#20712 - in reply to #20659)
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maringo - 7/8/2007 09:44
Looks like nothing to worry about...

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news_detail.html?sku=2128


That's such a ridiculous story. As if BB aren't aware how popular they are

I reckon the only reason BB put them up is to counteract the claims that putting them together gives them an unfair advantage. They know perfectly well that it would be a miracle if the twins were evicted, especially in a week where newcomers are likely to be up against them.

I think they wanted to put them together because they wanted to generate more competition at the top for the final and it also keeps the house with more people nearer the end than would otherwise be the case.

I'm actually starting to think the twins winning would make great TV too - coming out as a pair

If there's anything unfair about the move I think it's more in the twins' favour than against them!

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emptybox
Posted 8/8/2007 01:17 (#20723 - in reply to #19080)
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But BB has coupled putting the twins up with showing the newbies who nominated them, which has caused a big upset designed IMO to make the public look sympathetically on the newbies, and instead vote the twins out.

I really hope it doesn't work.

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Posted 9/8/2007 07:59 (#20846 - in reply to #19080)
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The twins are now joint favourites with Brian in the winning odds, despite currently being up for eviction.
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Posted 25/9/2007 12:45 (#23767 - in reply to #19080)
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Dont forget to buy the single. It's out in october
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Posted 25/9/2007 12:47 (#23768 - in reply to #23767)
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ashfan - 25/9/2007 12:45

Dont forget to buy the single. It's out in october


Available to pre-order here...

http://www.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;-1;-1;...
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Posted 25/9/2007 13:12 (#23771 - in reply to #19080)
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Here's the vid.

I do like the twins, they are very sweet, but the song is awful lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgcK1FTt2OY

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Posted 25/9/2007 20:27 (#23779 - in reply to #23771)
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it will get to no1 just like mr blobby kids love this kind of music now this is a rite tune
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ashfan
Posted 9/10/2007 12:28 (#24172 - in reply to #19080)
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If you say so ladyash
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Posted 21/10/2007 00:09 (#24547 - in reply to #19080)
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there all bringing one out aint they lol
http://youtube.com/watch?v=f2-MgglFpL0
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Posted 21/10/2007 21:48 (#24562 - in reply to #24547)
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The twins song is indeed awful, but that should stand in it's favour shouldn't it? Is it not laid down in tablets of stone that the Christmas number one shalt be cheesy. Maybe to increase the cheese factor, Barbie Girl might have been better coming from Chanelle and Ziggy. Ash described Ziggy as "too Ken". That's good enough for me. Those twins could sing "We are the cheeky girls". I'm sure there's a Madonna song that would be perfect for Jonty. Charlie would knock em dead with "Big Mouth Strikes Again". I hear the sound of people racing to the record shops .... or the airports.
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Julian
Posted 21/10/2007 22:43 (#24574 - in reply to #24562)
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I thought it was quite fun

I don't think it'll be a number one, though.

Besides, doesn't X-Factor always get the number one these days?

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Julian
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