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'Big Brother: 'Til Death Do You Part' It's magic!
I missed the Sunday episode of Big Brother: 'Til Death Do You Part due to an Easter Bunny mishap. But I am here tonight, with my new lucky rabbit's foot, ready to get caught up!
The quick review makes it look like I didn't miss much. Adam had won the HoH, splitting the house between him, Sheila, Natalie and Ryan against James, Chelsia, Joshuah and Sharon. It didn't take much arm twisting on Natalie's part to talk him into avenging Matt for her by putting James and Chelsia on the block, citing the same reasons James claimed to go after Matt last week for: playing as a team. It's a nice bit of symmetry, since James actually put Matt up for his part in backdooring James and Adam puts James up in retaliation for him backdooring Matt.
Chelsia and James celebrate their nominations for eviction by dancing around, cheering and making jokes about which of their team mates would be backdoored in their stead. Which is kinda of crass to say in front of said team mates, but this is the Big Brother house, after all. Natalie runs up to the HoH room with Adam, where she tells him he made a smart move and then repeats the key points of his speech back to him. Frankly, if Natalie commented on the intelligence of any action of mine, I would be worried. But Adam acts relieved and they are soon joined by Sheila, who is also escaping the festivities of James and Chelsia. I am rather surprised by the amount of vitriol in the room for the nominees, as they all sit around moaning about how childish they are and repeating to each other "They just make me sick" in the tone of voice usually reserved for people who torture puppies.
More amusing is how downstairs Chelsia states that she bets Sheila is upstairs complaining about how Chelsia didn't want to hug her at the ceremony. She is totally calling Sheila on her bullsh!t without even being in the room with Sheila, because at that very moment Sheila is upstairs, still using the puppy torturer tone and whining about how Chelsia was snotty by refusing to be fake and hug her. This season would be totally redeemed for me if they would play that clip for Sheila during her exit interview and then have Julie Chen ask her "So, Sheila, how does it feel to have a girl half your age have you completely figured out after just a few weeks?" Then again, Sheila would probably just babble something nonsensical about looking good for 45 and how she was in it or her son and God, Adam is horrible. So, never mind, no redemption to be seen for this season just yet.
The house seems really discombobulated tonight, which seems odd since it is rather evenly matched (forgetting that Joshuah is totally trying to play both sides). Chelsia is at odds because she doesn't want to campaign against James, but at the same time she knows that if it comes down to the two of them he will be the one evicted. Meanwhile, Natalie has completely entered delusionville as she states that God is in control and he won't let James win the PoV. Statements like this bother me, not because I am a godless heathen. Rather, they irritate me in retrospect. Invariably, when it is shown that God is either uninterested in the outcome of reality television or is actively smiting the one so sure of his holy presence in the eviction ceremony, they remain silent. Even Jesus had his Gethsemane. A little crying on the mountain would be entertaining at least, but I could go for some screams of "take this cup away from me"!
I took that analogy way too far, didn't I?
There is some cross promotion for the movie 21 (which looks fabulous and is based on the book Bringing Down the House, which I wanted to read but never got around to) which has Joshuah, Sheila, Sharon and Chelsia getting a private screening of the flick. Chelsia even wins a trip to Vegas to stay in the suite the stars of 21 stayed in and prizes worth $21,000 and hey! Can we say 21 a few more times? Great! Thanks! After the movie there is night time PoV pick, which makes all the HGs nervous. It makes half of them even more nervous when the competition ends up stacked in James and Chelsia's favor, with Adam and Sheila squaring off against Joshuah, Sharon, Chelsia and James.
PoV Competition:
Soon enough the reason for the PM PoV picks becomes clear as Evil Dick returns to the house in the wee hours and, just as I predicted, locates his favored pots and pans to clang together to wake the house. Most of the HGs just laugh, hurriedly get dressed and line up for the PoV competition. This week we return to one of BBs favored gimmicks - attempting to induce vomiting! The HGs will have to choke down as many noxious concoctions as possible in 3 minutes. Each drink they manage to stomach will grant them an extra shot in a game of croquet. Sounds easy, but when you are talking about drinking something like grapefruit, oysters and antacid...well, it's a whole new ball game. A smelly one. Additionally, if the winning HG beats Dick's record of 33, they will win a Gibson Les Paul guitar and amplifier. If they don't, Dick gets it. Can't he buy his own?
The end results are rather shocking. Not that Josh got to 5 and then quit. But rather that Sheila managed more (with 7) than Sharon or Chelsia (who each got 6). Adam is the only one who comes close to James, but his 8 leaves him two shots behind James's perfect 10. As such, it is no big surprise when James wins the PoV,if not the guitar. Which makes Dick go away happy. Honestly, I expected a little more venom from him. He didn't even call Joshuah "Princess" once!
The end of the PoV brings the beginning of the scheming. Joshuah runs to Ryan to have him talk to Adam and make sure he isn't put on the block in James's place. Then he goes a step further and actually talks Sharon into convincing Adam to put her up against Chelsia. Granted, it is a smart move because Chelsia will obviously be the one to go, but who knew Joshuah could play the game? The only near snag comes with Sharon tells Natalie all that transpired in her conversation with Adam and - the biggest shock of the evening - Natalie recognizes that Joshuah is the mastermind of the entire deal.
Natalie attempts to convince Adam to put Joshuah on the block since he is controlling Sharon and with him gone she would likely enter an alliance with their team. Which makes sense. However, Ryan counters that getting rid of Chelsia will weaken James's game. Of course, I don't believe that to be true, because James has proven that he's in the game for himself and to enact revenge on those who wronged him. Getting rid of Chelsia will tick him off, sure, but also allows him to potentially keep Joshuah and Sharon as allies. With wild card Sheila switching alliances whenever the mood strikes her, the house could remain deadlocked another week.
Or maybe James is right and magical wizards are keeping him in the house! It certainly isn't his charming personality, as he takes a moment to slam Chelsia in his speech about using the PoV to save himself by cooling reporting "Chelsia, you are probably gone". True love! Thus, wizards seems feasible, as the predictable happens and Sharon joins Chelsia on the block.
It really is amazing how different the televised version is from the live feeds.
whounk | Mar 25, 2008 11:31:24 PM | #what do you mean? what do the tvs show that we dont see
scotty | Mar 26, 2008 5:26:48 AM | #The stuff you don't see: Chelsia exceptionally repellant behavior. I posted about it on the prior recap. Apparently CBS does not want to come within a mile of showing her true behavior on network tv, it would without a doubt be controversial.
Although still a bit kooky Natalie comes off a lot smarter than she looks on the CBS show. Adam is relatively likable. Sheila is Sheila. James is just interested in just one thing, I'll let everyone figure that out on their own.
Sharon is practically a hermit hiding behind Josh.
Great re-cap Jessica. Always entertaining and downright witty.
James is a very smart and strong player. And Joshuah is starting to really showcase his talents. Natalie may not be as stupid as we think. But she's still annoying. Please get rid of her and her crazy eyes. And what's up with those ponytails? Hello Natalie, you're not 8 years old.
Sheila is a whinny waste and Adam now has a huge target on his back. I've said it before, it's almost better to not win HOH.
My favorites to win are James, Joshuah and Ryan.
Peace.
JVice | Mar 26, 2008 7:15:42 AM | #I agree the show does not even come close to showing who these ppl really are. Chelsia is a horrible person, rotten to the core. CBS wants everyone to love James. I like Natalie most she is the only one that doesnt talk trash about others she may say a little if she is attacked first but mild stuff compaired to other most of her talk is game. and like i said chelsia is basically the devil. sharon is ok too
Linda | Mar 26, 2008 8:26:02 AM | #for anyone who thinks natalie is actually smart you've got some more thinking to do...she's done...DUN!! hehe...
Kelley | Mar 26, 2008 10:14:03 AM | #Quick thoughts -
Adam's comments on the show has caused him to lose his real life job and his lack of game or people skills will cause him to lose his current TV gig.
Is Matt still in the house or is it just b/c Nat refers to him so much it seems that he is? By still playing for Matt and not hereself Nat will lose.
Sheila is Sheila and trust, while always a part of the game, grows greater and greater as the numbers dwindle. No one trusts here and therefore Shebot is gone soon.
Josh, Ryan and Sharon seem to have some base level of trust going on between themr them with James left on the outside looking in. Whoever Sharon decides to go with - Ryan or Josh - will be in the final two with her. My bet is her choice will be josh as Ryan would have the sequester house numbers.
macattack | Mar 26, 2008 10:35:07 AM | #Oh Jessica, I missed your recap after Sunday's show. I logged on to check for your posting so much I think I got carpel tunnel(sp?) in both wrists. Actually to be honest, I got carpel tunnel watching James' gay porn video.
Ok people, show of hands...who assumed that when Josh said on Sunday's show "they don't have the brain capacity to understand English" he was referring to Natalie and Sheila and not the hamsters? Also, I think we can finally answer the age old question, "what ever happened to baby Jane". Seems she is living in the Big Brother house and playing under the name Natalie! What is with those pig tails and little white dress? Awful!
I am really starting to like Adam. He is coming off smarter than he was before. Good for him. Natalie and Sheila make the show almost unwatchable...which is why I love watching it. I can't wait to see them get screwed over. Of course still loving Joshie ( either he is getting fatter or his underwear is getting smaller) and Sharon is a real trouper taking one for the team. I hope it doesn't come back to bite her!
Billybob | Mar 26, 2008 10:59:54 AM | #Josh is good. I can't believe Nat is the only one to see that. James and Chelsia are clearly only playing for themselves, but Josh has both Ryan and Sharon doing his bidding, so he is a much bigger threat. The Ryan/Josh alliance is an interesting one, they could go to the end. I am just waiting for the time when Ryan has to reveal his alliance by booting one of his own. That may not help him with the final votes...
Mandy | Mar 26, 2008 11:06:04 AM | #Josh is playing a very dangerous game of constantly trying to pit one player against each other (especially the women), all the while he tries to stay out of the way. Sharon has been the primary reason that Josh hasn't had a visible psychotic break on the show. Sharon is constantly trying to keep him calm. With his volatile personality and his fire stoking strategy, he runs the risk of alienating the wrong person at the wrong time and being put up on the block. His apparent strategy of booting all of the women first (except Sharon) might come back to haunt him, as well.
munkyworks | Mar 26, 2008 11:25:33 AM | #Okay i've been lurking on this forum long enough that i finally have to say my piece. First off Billybob...brilliant.You routinely hit the nail on the head, your insight into this game is above par and your wit as sharp as the chenbot's tongue as she snapped her now infamous "No talking please!" How DO you keep so sharp? is it something they put in the water up in Canada?
I second JVice's pick of top three of James, Josh & Ryan. James is the best player, but he is a fool if he doesn't figure it out soon & join in the Unholy Alliance.
lastly Adam...grow a spine dude. play for yourself.
kennyg | Mar 26, 2008 11:27:41 AM | #Can we go five seconds without James saying "I was voted out" "I was brought back after being evicted" or something along that lines. Whenever he is shown, he seems to say that and it is so annoying. Never liked James and I want him gone. If he says he wants to show people how materialistic everyone is and how thats wrong, is he trying to show them how to be a better person you have to be a hypocrite, not look out for you friends, and just have sex all the time?
Josh is fairly smart, at times. If he wasn't he wouldn't have an alliance with Ryan, somewhat with Adam, and couldn't get Sharon to nominate herself!
I too have always disliked James, but I used to at least give him credit for being a good gameplayer. Lately I've been rethinking that. His actions and decisions are based upon avenging the many "wrongs" that have been done to him as opposed to how to best position himself to win. He's making it personal, and that would be OK if it were simply last person standing. At this point I can't imagine him winning a jury vote no matter whom he's up against.
Beth | Mar 26, 2008 1:18:28 PM | #thanks for the props KennyG...if only I had been this popular in high school. And Beth, I agree with you about James. I hate it when people backstab in the house and then get so offended and sanctimonious (sp?) when it is done to them. What is wrong with that gay porn star?
billybob | Mar 26, 2008 1:28:17 PM | #Jessica....you have to go back and watch Sunday's episode just to see Natalie figuring out the 'eights' and actually coming up with something real out of all it. It was hilarious! My friends and I have been having fun this week looking for the eights.
Ron | Mar 26, 2008 1:34:29 PM | #I thought the bit about the guinea pigs was a riot, especially when they had a moment in the diary room to beg that Sharon gets voted out. They should do a segment from their point of view. Do they have names? What are their sexes? One has a mustache and the other has lighter brown.
anlette | Mar 27, 2008 1:43:55 PM | #I thought the bit about the guinea pigs was a riot, especially when they had a moment in the diary room to beg that Sharon gets voted out. They should do a segment from their point of view. Do they have names? What are their sexes? One has a mustache and the other has lighter brown fur.
anlette | Mar 27, 2008 1:46:17 PM | #
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