The Mature People Should Focus on the Country — Let the Rest of Us Watch Big Brother in Peace
Big Brother season is back, and you already know what that means drama, gbas gbos, heartbreak, fake accents, love triangles that don’t triangle, and housemates that say “I’m not here to make friends” but start cuddling on day 2.
But before we even settle down with popcorn, one uncle or aunty on Twitter has already started:
“Why are Nigerian youths watching rubbish when the country is on fire?”
“Is this what you people are using your data for?”
“Y’all should be protesting, not watching people sleep on national TV.”
Err… respectfully, GO AND FOCUS ON THE COUNTRY. Leave us alone.
Before You Stress Us, Read This
Nobody can face Nigeria 24/7 — you go mad
Fuel is ₦900, light is a suggestion, dollar is doing Wizkid numbers, and everybody is tired. So if we decide to distract ourselves by watching people argue over noodles and toothbrush space, please rest. It’s called self-care.
Some of you pretending to be mature were once glued to Ultimate Search
You voted for Katung. You watched Who Wants to Be a Millionaire like it was a ritual. Don’t come and act brand new because you now wear blazers and use “In Nigeria’s current socio-political climate” in every sentence.
BBN fans are not jobless — we just have priorities
We can be job-hunting and still dragging your fave online. We’re broke, but still sending SMS votes. We’ll analyze eviction percentages and still know the minister of power. Respect that. Some of us can cry over Nigeria by 2 PM and still trend #SaveKamsi by 7 PM.
Let people enjoy things
Nobody is disturbing you during your Arsenal matches. Nobody drags you for watching people chase a ball for 90 minutes. But the moment we want to watch people gossip under the duvet, you turn to Pastor Paul and start preaching responsibility. Be calming down.
Na enjoyment dey save person for this Nigeria
You think if we face the country too much, we won’t start hearing voices? If you like, face Nigeria from now till December, Nigeria will still show you pepper. So please, let us focus on the real pressing matters, like why two housemates are beefing over chicken wings.
This country is stressful enough. Let people find joy in small things. Whether it’s voting for your fave, watching Saturday night parties, or dragging housemates’ accents, if it’s not your vibe, just scroll past. Don’t spoil our own fun because your maturity is choking you.
You, that you’re shouting “fix the country”, have you fixed your room? Have you fixed your relationship? No? Exactly. Focus on your own task. Let us watch Big Brother in peace.
We’ll face the country after 3 months; for now we’re watching who gets evicted and who gets kissed. Balance it.
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