When it comes to the
girls of the Bad Girls Club, I have to say that the “hero” aspect isn’t
noticeable. In order to consider any of the girls a “hero,” you must look at a
meaning that isn’t as well known. If you look at a hero as someone who defends
others without question, or stands up against bullying even when everyone else
bows down to it, or the one person that stays true to themselves even when
people try to bring them down, then this show has that type of hero.
As a couple of examples I would like to point out
specific girls from specific seasons that showed heroic characteristics:
1. Nicole
“Nikki” Galladay – Nikki is from season 6 and she came in the house with the
nickname “The Prankster.” She was a housemate that marched to the beat of her
own drum. She stayed true to herself and her ways even when all the other girls
in the house tried to run her out. She was a hero to viewers by showing them
that standing your ground and being true to yourself is the best way to handle
any situation you are put in.(BGC Season 6)
2. Judi
Jai – Judi is from season 7 and she laid down the truth that sometimes all a
hero has to do is “take one for the team. Judi was the most picked on cast
member of the season because she made herself very vulnerable to everyone. She
shows her hero status towards the middle of the season because she “takes one
for the team.” As the girls in her group, Stasi and Tiara, begin disliking some
of the other girls, they use Judi, and her drunk antics, to push the other
girls to the limit. Judi shows defense and heart when she stands up to these
other girls, ultimately sending them home. (BGC Season 7)
3. Paula
Hellens – Paula is from season 10 and she is the prime example of a great hero.
Paula stayed out of the drama unless it was something she was passionate about.
She will defend her close friends and she will continue to be loyal to everyone
who gives her the same in return. She is a great example of a hero because she
is a idol to the bad girls by showing them how a true bad girl should act, as one
of her famous lines “fighting doesn’t make you a bad girl.” This speaks words.
She shows that you can be a bad girl but be respectful. (BGC Season 10)
Many
girls come on this show in hopes of becoming a celebrity and getting their name
out there and maybe even receiving opportunities they didn’t have before. This
shows the power of being a celebrity and the things people will do to achieve
it. There are two types of these girls on the show, there are the girls who
come in acting insane to get this fame, and then there are the girls who change
and evolve throughout the show and gain the status after. There are two main
examples of the two:
1. Natalie
Nunn – Natalie is the prime example of someone who thinks they are already a
celebrity. She is the queen of name dropping and insinuating that she is better
or more powerful than all of the other girls. She graced us on season 4 of the
Bad Girls Club and she has made multiple appearances in other seasons and has
kept her fame up. (BGC Season 4)
2. Tanisha
Thomas – Tanisha was in season 2 of the Bad Girls Club and she dominated the
role of the head of the house. She had followers, she had phrases (“Pop off”),
she showed the real reason she was considered a “bad girls.” What gave her the
great celebrity status happened after her season. She changed, she became more
respectful, she learned from the antics she had on her season and she showed
people how a real bad girls acts. She now hosts the reunion shows, and also
Love Games: Bad Girls Need Love Too. She has turned her life around to really
take this celebrity role on. (BGC Season 2)I believe the biggest difference between the two of these is that the hero is found by actions but the celebrity status is sought after. Both can be good though. They give people someone to look up to that might really deserve it.
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