LOVE ISLAND 18 ❤️🏝 - keep it lighthearted for the love of

[tenthstreet]

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Anyone who watches the show knows what contestants are in for, how can anyone say people have no idea his brutal it is?

They do know what they are getting into.

But they either focus on the positive story's and previous islanders who are liked and receive very little/zero abuse. They assume everyone will like them, because everyone they know does.

Or the thought of fame is so enticing to the them, they ignore the potential pit falls and risks. And they arent honest with themseleves about what they can mentally handle. They assume they will be fine.

Nothing in those articles come as surprise. I know I wouldnt be liked on there. Because I am not a huge fan of socialising anyway. Plus my anxiety would mean I would spend most of the time thinking about what's happening out here and what people thought of me.

I used to work for british gas and they were talks about doing the 'call centre' show. I was managing an area they were thinking of using. Even then (in my twenties), I knew I didnt want to and told them so. I am not the reason they decided not to go ahead, they would have just moved me. But the though of being a character on a reality TV show made me feel sick. Because of the things producers and editors do.

For people who go on them, they seem unaware of themselves and the benefits outweigh the risks, to them.

But then they come out and realise the risks werent worth the benefits.

I certainly don't believe for one moment the fact some folks are hated after and get shit comments is some big surprise to them

I think being hated is always going to come as a surprise to anyone. It’s like having an accident - people think it won’t happen to them. And it’s impossible for anyone to know in advance how they would feel about it and cope with it until they’re actually in the situation.

How old are you Bluntness? 40 -50ish? With 20 years of reality TV behind you. Some of these kids are 20. And not very bright. Without much life experience.

Kids are told if they smoke they might get lung cancer, shown videos. Doesn’t mean they know what lung cancer’s like.

Anyone who watches the show knows what contestants are in for, how can anyone say people have no idea his brutal it is

Exactly. And it's not like they are forced to go on, they compete to get a place. Through many auditions, And the producers are very clear that they physcologically test them to try to ensure they are mentally strong enough, and prepare them for what may happen to them.

Of course they know. The producers make sure of it. The thing they don't know is how they will come across. But they are either arrogant enough or naive enough to think they will be loved by the public.

This is pretty much the biggest show on British tv. There is no one who doesn't know.

I think that Maura is good tv, but I would hate to be around her in real life. She is so aggressive

Totally agree, she’s one of those ones you’d be hoping she took a liking to you or you could end up on her not so good side

@Bluntness100 I think your language was inconsiderate and you should really think about it again- when discussing Amy's MH. You kept saying it's not "normal" or healthy. So I completely agree with you about it not being healthy - you are right. She definitely has an anxious attachment style and needs proper therapy. But not normal? Recorded statistics say that 1 in 4 people experience MH issues, although in practice it is likely that figure is far higher, and possibly 1 in 2 (due to social stigma). To say it's not "normal" is extremely stigmatising. If your daughter or any woman you care about ever behaves in that way, or in any way you felt was unhealthy, I would urge you - please - do not to tell her she isn't normal.

It's understandable and a natural response under the circumstances for her in her own context, but it isn't healthy and she can take steps to address this and learn more healthy responses.

Anyone who watches the show knows what contestants are in for, how can anyone say people have no idea his brutal it is

I think they know some bits and not others. Watching something from your sofa is simply not the same as experiencing it from the inside. You simply don’t know how you’d feel about situation until you’re in it.

People think they can hack Oxbridge or the army or a stage career and discover they can’t.

Does anyone on this thread really know exactly what it’s like to be hounded on social media? They can try to imagine it but it may be nothing like the reality.

Does anyone else want a secret thread away from dicky and Sagradafamiliar ?? YOU TWO ARE FUCKING BORING WITH YOUR WHINING ON

Also, with regards to this idea that all contestants know exactly what to expect, there is a really interesting podcast by Chris from series 2 which outlines all the things you don't see about Love Island. He talks freely about his own issues and about the things that surprised him and shocked him in terms of the production, and what happened after.

Eg one thing he said was that whilst in there they are not allowed to talk about anything else except what has happened in the villa. If they start talking about other things, like their own lives or football or whatever a tannoy reminds them to only talk about what's happening in the villa. He said he got sooooooo bored, to the extent that he's never felt so bored in all his life. Eg one couple might have a row one night and the whole of the next day he was forced to sit and talk about it to death. They can't read, there's nothing to do, and he said because if this rule he couldn't strike up a proper friendship or feel trusting towards anyone because they hadn't actually shared any normal details about themselves or chatted about mutual experiences etc.

@JulyJuly19 is this Chris Hughes? I can't think of a Chris from series 2 off the top of my head. Is it on YouTube?

That’s really interesting July

@Shambu How do I watch the Aus version?

There seems to be an idea that it's brutal and that's that.

1. You can't know what to expect fully or how you'd react. Public reactions seem to get more extreme as time goes on.

1. It's not inevitable, the brutality. Its possible to discuss and enjoy reality TV without resorting to abuse, exaggeration and insults. But that means some people would have to think about their own role in this circus, and it's difficult. Myself included.

We are enjoying pain, some people have made some good points about this. Mental health discussed as entertainment.

It's a bit like medieval stocks, with the baying mob.

@tenthstreet 😂😂😂 yes please, me! It's like when Anna is on screen, have to skim over it/zone out 🤣

@carmenbea @TatianaLarina the link is here.

It's reeeeally long and I only listened when I was ill in bed- but if you're a super fan it's very very interesting. Also he's from series 1 sorry x

That makes sense July, as you see them learning pretty basic stuff about one another while on dates. Stuff you'd likely have spoken about while sitting around a pool for days on end, doing nothing with a bunch of strangers.

As for knowing what they're getting into. Yes and no. They know the pitfalls, but really who would go on there thinking for one moment they'll be anything other than loved and adored, and one of the popular ones. You have to have a certain degree of ego and confidence. I bet every single person that enters believes they're attractive, funny and entertaining enough to win over the public and be well-liked. No one would go in there if they thought they'd be the one receiving the vitriol on social media.

July that is my idea of hell. And no wonder they over think everything that happens in there if that’s all they’re allowed to talk about. What a nightmare!

@JulyJuly19 are you able to link the podcast or point us in the direction of it please?

@JulyJuly19 great thanks - I remember him!

July those conditions don't seem humane- now I'm just amazed anyone can stick it for two months!

Cross posted @JulyJuly19 thank you x

@findmeatyoga see above

@CaptainBrickbeard I know! It sounded awful! And this guy is actually really intelligent and academic in the kind of way you don't really usually expect with LI contestants (no offence but you know what I mean)!

Apparently one sound guy listens to your individual mic all day everyday. Can you imagine!! Even when you're in the loo!!! FFS!!

During one chat in the villa Chris mentioned a scientific theory he was interested in to another cast member before I think he got asked to change the subject. He said, after he got evicted, this sound guy came up to him and said "can you tell me more about that scientific theory, it sounded really interesting"!!!

@tenthstreet or you could just scroll past, and not insult people?

Yes @rockingchaircandle the other people on the podcast (his friends) have not watched much LI and can't believe what he's saying! They describe it as Orwellian, and worse that 1984!