Starshii ili Bol'shoi Brat

[Joe Phillips]

I recently encountered the proposition that there was been a decided shift 
in use of the expression "Big Brother" in Russian.  The stipulation was 
that it has traditionally been "starshii brat", which has been replaced by 
bol'shoi brat in recent times.  Haven't never considered the question, my 
gut reaction was that the producers of the TV Show coined the newer phrase 
on the basis of quick, not carefully considered translation of the old 
orwellian expression, and pop culture carried it to popular usage.  Any 
thoughts?  Anyone actually considered this already and I've missed it?

Regards,
JP

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