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A season of racism and misogyny: A review of the problematic Big Brother 21

The problematic Big Brother 21, and the puzzling cast members of this troubled season. Since its inception, I have watched every season of the CBS reality show, Big Brother.   If you are not familiar with the concept of the series, it is elegant in its simplicity.    Roughly about a dozen or so people are selected to live for several months in a house like setting.    Totally cut off from the outside world, no internet, smartphones or televisions are allowed. During their confinement, participants, who are referred to as “house guests,” must vote each other out of the house.   When it comes down to the last two remaining people, the other ejected “house guests” must vote on who wins the coveted half a million-dollar prize. Nicole Anthony, one of the nicest people to grace Big Brother, she became a fan favorite. During the course of their stay, house guests participate in competitions that narrow down who is selected for elimination each week.    Some may even face