I couldn’t stand the way he strutted around the house—so smug and assured, not to mention righteous. Clearly drunk off power, he delighted in reminding his nominees how he held their fates in his hands. Does he not know how this game works? Sure he’s top dog now, but both he and Jen are proof of how quickly power changes hands. I sincerely hope his audacity bites him in the ass next week.
Going into the veto competition, I was praying someone—anyone—would serve him a heaping slice of humble pie. Seeing that the Mad Hatter-themed challenge was one of endurance
, I got even more excited. Endurance competitions are great because they’re not based on luck or athleticism; it’s purely about will and the desire to win…well, at least most of the time. Poor, poor Kail was so rattled she lasted about two seconds.
Before long it was just Dick and Jen vying for the veto. I applauded Jen for refusing to succumb to Dick’s grandstanding, and was even more elated but Mike’s attempts to break Dick’s concentration. Despite the whipped cream and coconut shells, the way Mike stared down his foe was noble and inspiring—a showdown of epic proportions.
Was it smart? No, I suppose not, seeing as how Dick put Mike up for eviction once Jen used the veto to save herself. Still, I applaud him for standing up to the bully, and I hope the houseguests reward that with their votes.
But Mike wasn’t Dick’s only enemy. After her father ranted about people being in “his” bedroom, Daniele called him out on his horrible attitude. It was a tense, teary conversation that was uncomfortable to watch, but too juicy to turn off.
Yes, Dick is a great source of drama, but he is not a smart player. I know “floaters” have an awful reputation, but despite the stigma I think floating is the best way to play the game in the beginning. Jameka, Eric, and (surprisingly) Jessica know the rules: Keep a low profile, don’t ruffle feathers, and remain impartial. Sure that tactic is boring for home viewers, but entertaining the masses can’t be your priority when you want half a million dollars.
Other thoughts:
+ The more I see of Zach, the less I like him. He seems to have a mean streak that is likely to emerge in the weeks ahead.
+ I’ve heard that some people on message boards are likening Jen to BB All-Star Janelle. I never quite saw that before, but after seeing her commitment to winning the veto I’m starting to think there’s something there.
+ Kail described herself as non-judgmental. Try not to laugh.
+ I wish America selected Amber to be the recipient of Eric’s vandalism. Had she found mustard on her pillow it would’ve caused her to become completely unhinged.
+ Jessica looked like the Mayor of Munchkin City in that giant green hat during the veto competition.
+ Is Nick trying to look like a beefier version of Orlando Bloom with his facial hair?
+ Despite what Dick said, there could be 100 seasons of Big Brother and Marcellas will still be guilty of making the worst strategic decision ever.
5 comments:
Give Dick a break, he's just honest.
I can't stand Jen, she better not get HOH again.
Good entry! I look forward to them after every show!
I'm glad someone else appreciates Mike's standing up for what's right. The sorry shallow bunch on the show this year don't seem to -- except for, it seems, Jen & Kail, who on the surface were my least favorite players. Maybe they're on Mike's side just because they identify with another disliked player. What's Mike done to deserve such disdain? Can't someone be private these days? And Amber -- saying that Mike's so ugly: she'll never be 1/3 as good-looking as he.
woah, i totally didn't hear about amber calling mike ugly. her hair is bigger than she is, so she shouldn't judge.
if the players are smart they'll get rid of mike now while they can but i bet kail will get voted out.
There is honest and then there is Dick. I see Dick as using "honesty" as a manipulative tool just as Jen uses "dumb". Dick is an explosive bullier who under the guise of being honest rages against other players, usually women. I see Mike as just stupid. I believe he got caught in an alliance so he thought why not go for the, "I am loyal to a fault so keep me around and I will protect you", game strategy. It comes down to one thing. If I am in the final 2 would I rather have Dick/Jen sitting beside me or Mr. Loyal. I can entertain the thought that Kail may not be "done" for yet but I don't really believe it. I think Kail will go into flying under the radar mode, kissing up to whoever is in power.
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