Personally, I've never been a fan of reality television. All the different shows about housewives and bachelors don't really interest me, and I tend to always confuse one with another. I don't enjoy following the lives of real people, but instead I prefer the fictitious stories of my favorite characters from comedic reruns.

However, Big Brother is an exception. This television show features participants from all over the nation competing for the grand prize of five-hundred thousand dollars through a series of mental and physical competitions. Those who are selected for the show are banned from having contact with the outside world and live in a large, luxurious house together. The series features punishments, alternative prizes, and unique twists.

As an observer of the show, you can watch the intricacies of human relationships and the development of paranoia that eventually plagues every member of the household. This is what initially interested me about the show: the psychological perspective. How does each person react? Who trusts who, and why?

My journey as a fan continued, allowing me to eventually connect with other fans. Through this process, I began to realize that us fans all have some characteristics in common.

1. We Predict the Showmances on Day One

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Although many houseguests claim to have no interest in finding their soulmate on the show, that's not always what happens. After iconic couples such as Jeff and Jordan came together, more participants throughout the years have used Big Brother as an opportunity to meet their match. Fans always predict who will end up with who and love to watch how these predictions unfold.

2. We Yell at the TV During Competitions

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Many of the mental competitions on the show are actually quite difficult, forcing participants to memorize long sequences and trust their immediate gut reactions. During these comps, the viewers can often watch everything the players see and try to choose the correct answer with them. Sometimes, though, our favorite guests aren't necessarily the brightest, so their answers don't align with our own.

4. We Avoid Twitter if We Didn't See the Recent Episode

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Social media is riddled with spoilers the second that any movie or show is released, but this is especially true for Big Brother. There are many accounts on Twitter that are specifically devoted to Big Brother, including some who constantly watch the 24-hour, all-access live feeds of the cast. This ultimately always leads to some fans knowing what happens before the episode has even aired, which means that those who want to watch it for themselves need to stay away from their phones.

6. We Plan to Sign Up When We're Older

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If you're a super-fan of the show, you've inevitably fantasized about what kind of player you would be. For those who have watched for awhile, you can see which strategies work and which do not, which might encourage you to apply for the show yourself.

7. We Love Julie Chen

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I truly think that if someone else hosted the show, I would not be nearly as interested in it. Julie Chen has a bubbly personality, but still has the ability to stay calm when drama arises. She knows how to catch us up on all the details while adding her own jokes to the mix. We all know America's favorite player of all time is definitely Mrs. Chen.

After over twenty seasons, you would think the show would get stale, but it truly has not. Every season brings a different group of competitive individuals that are always ready to compete.

Get ready for another wild season this summer.