The golden ticket

Youth Voice: Willy Wonka versus Big Brother.

Willy Wonka is a fictional character from Roald Dahl's legendary children's book, whilst the concept of Big Brother comes from George Orwell's novel, ‘1984’. Who would win in a chocolate bar eating contest?

Realistically, Big Brother could not compete against Willy Wonka in any contest, could it?

After all, the eccentric factory owner had morals. He chose Charlie to be the proud successor. Charlie got a breathtaking view in the elevator of the magnificent city below, which he would rule. He was “the chosen one” because he was good and pure, not greedy or selfish.

As for Big Brother, it edits the actions and words of its inhabitants and condenses it all from 24 hours into one hour of highlights. So, Big Brother uses its power for the wrong reasons. It is like the winner is already chosen, no matter what happens. There is no room for compassion or understanding.

Look at Nikki- she has been up for eviction numerous times and still has managed to dodge the bullet. Susie may have won the golden ticket but will she win over the British public? The incident with Grace splashing water over Susie leaves me to wonder what is in the water in that house. It seems like “Watergate” without the glamorous and exciting political scandal attached! 

It really does seem like a dream world. Its décor could be compared to the magical world of Tonka’s confectionary delights. His chocolate river mirrors the dark and rich whirlpool of emotions and pool of never-ending paranoia in the Big Brother house.

Even Wonka's everlasting gobstoppers reminds me of the ridiculous and fantastical statements some of the housemates make. “There is no bottled water. I feel grotesque,” cried Nikki.

Perhaps she had a point though. Big Brother did not oblige her with the request for bottled water. Maybe it's all part of Big Brother's plan of trickery and deception. I think that Big Brother is trying to fool not only the housemates but also the world that is watching. It may look sweet on the outside like the gingerbread house in Hansel and Gretyl but it is far from it.

Also, is Susie, the golden ticket winner, a savior or a snake? Will the issue of her being Upper Class ultimately segregate her from the group or will it make her seem good and pure, in comparison? We will soon find out. Like the little boy in Roald Dahl's work, with the cowboy hat and his obsession with TV and “toy” guns, the housemates will inevitably get their comeuppance for being short-sighted.

After all, if Big Brother is watching them, shouldn’t they really be keeping a close eye on Big Brother? Maybe they will remember the trail of breadcrumbs in Hansel and Gretel and use the equivalent of that to not forget their roots, whatever that equivalent may be...

By: Megan Nelis

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