'Big Brother: 'Til Death Do You Part' Divorce
The last episode of Big Brother: 'Til Death Do You Part revealed a dramatic change in the type of game play we would be seeing in the house. This episode mostly dealt with the HGs adjusting to their new state of affairs.
To give quick review: Joshuah & Sharon nominated Ryan & Allison and Adam & Shelia for elimination, and Ryan & Allison took all the votes, earning them eviction. But before they could get out the door, the infamous siren rang and they were informed they would no longer be playing as couples and that the eliminated couple would be coming back with the HGs voting one of them out while the other stayed. Earning all the votes once again, Allison was soundly given the boot - to the shock of absolutely no one. Meanwhile, Ryan not only got to stay in the house, but went on to win HoH.
We see a montage of the HGs reacting to their newfound freedom, and most of them are very happy not to be tied to anyone for the game. Everyone except Natalie, who whines to Matt that she still wants to sleep in a bed with him. He tells her no, but it goes right over her head as she continues to fawn over him, try to hug him, and tell him that she knows he wants her to sleep with him. Additionally, in the DR (with ominous, "this person is making with the crazy" music in the background), she tells all of America that she knows he really likes her, despite what he says, and that he's using reverse psychology to let her know that. Someone just passed needy and sailed right on into delusional.
The only other couple negatively impacted are James & Chelsia. She admits that the new development has made things awkward between them and when James asserts that he would like to continue sleeping with her, she counters by telling him that she thinks it would be a bad idea at this stage in the game. Additionally, the green-eyed monster makes an appearance when Ryan asks to talk to Chelsia in private and James immediately gossips that her behavior in the house is going to change dramatically. It's all his own insecurity, as he confessionals that he doesn't know if their showmance was real or all game play on her part. It's amazing how fragile trust is, isn't it?
Intelligence is a much stronger. Also, much more apparent when it's missing. Which is evidenced several times by Natalie, who asserts that there are 3 colors in Guinea pig habitat (having to count twice before recognizing there are 4), and 27 letters in the alphabet (she counted "y and z" as numbers 25,26, and 27 before realizing that "and" is not a letter). Seeming less intellectually impaired, she takes time from her busy schedule of wandering around the house with her bottom hanging out of her pants to read the bible. Oh, sweet sweet irony. It is while reading the book of Joshua that a revelation (see what I did there?) comes to her - causing her to exclaim "Oh, Snap"! and relate a verse that states "what goes into a man's mouth does not make him unclean but what comes out of his mouth makes him unclean". And really, that is just way too easy. Speaking of irony, Joshuah is doing some praying himself - asking for forgiveness. And better abs. He also promises to tithe ten percent of his winnings if God can find a way for him to succeed. Such devotion in this house!
Food Competition:
Adam, James, Natalie and Matt comprise one team, with Chelsia, Shelia, Joshuah and Sharon making the other. It;s run like a relay, with a team member climbing a ladder, going down a slide into a pool of liquid chocolate, fishing out letters to spell a type of food, and writing the food item on a chalkboard. All the food items must be spelled correctly, or they don't count - which immediately puts Natalie's team at a disadvantage. A fact she proves when she tries to impress them with her spelling prowess by spelling cereal with no "a". The team that gets the most items spelled properly wins all the items they have on their list. In the end, Adam, James, Matt and Natalie win a week of foods as varied as "sushi" and "sauce". I am not sure I want to know what kind of sauce. The other team wins slop.
Back in the game, Joshuah makes a deal with Ryan, by promising to never nominate or attempt to back-door him, and to vote whichever way he wants him to this week, as long as he grants him immunity this week. Ryan brings Matt and James into his decision making promise and I figure I know he's going to be taking the easy road by nominating the irritating Shelia and one of the people who put him on the block last week - Sharon. It seems a safe bet and like one least likely to cause trouble for him later. Which means I am surprised that he nominates Sharon and Chelsia, claiming them to both be smart and strong enough to pose a threat.
What do you think of Ryan's noms? Is he playing foolishly, sure to create enemies? Or do you think he's playing smart, by gunning for strong players? Or, do you think he's just trying to get all the girls out of the house so Jen can't accuse him of any romantic interest in anyone else in the house?
Natalie's quote from the bible was too easy. And yet it completely sailed over her head. She jumps right to the "he says rude stuff" and skips the awesome sound bite that could have came out of that one... hee, hee.
Back to game, Ryan was smart to realize the threat. I hate Sharon, but picking off the weaklings is safe but stupid. Though at this rate Matt is going to sail on through, even though, by all means, he should be out already.
Also, why does everyone in the BB house insist on praying out loud? Can you say Tryhard? Brutal. Especially since they know that footage will be followed by some lame music and a shot of some heavenly looking clouds. Lame.
Mandy, you hate Sharon? I like her. I love that she totally made out with Matty and then told Josh that he "tried" to make out with her and claimed that she was "like whatever". Way to cop a cheap feel Sharon! In fact there is no one that I really hate in the house anymore. Adam is really disgusting and hard to look at but seems so desperate to be liked by everyone that he comes across as harmless. Every season I scream out at some point "best television moment ever" and this time around it was definately Allison's second eviction in 10 minutes. Jeez, take a hint Allison. You probably won't be getting many Christmas cards from this bunch. Thanks to those who filled me in on the reason for Neil's quick departure. And yes, while I am still totally infatuated with Josh (I picked out our china pattern this weekend) I am not blind! Those little black undies/swimwear have to go! Yuck!
It is so weird to watch this show after watching bib brother after dark. Because so much is left out of the show. Although it is long and hard to get through if you don't have a tivo BBAD is much better. You learn there true feeling. There was a moment last night on BBAD where Joshua is alone in the Jacuzzi and he starts talking about (and making fun of all the housemates) and it may be one of the funniest things I've ever seen on TV. If the guy doesn't win he has a shot at being an insult comic.
The most intelligent people in the house are Ryan, Chelsia, and James. They seem to have some perspective.
I think the biggest *** is MAtt. I so hate him.
They make sheila look like a total idiot but she seems like a nice person to me.