Please join me as I throw back my head and enjoy a hearty laugh. Perhaps it’s wrong to revel in the misfortune of others, but I had great fun watching the alliance of seven—also known as the Late Night Crew—turn against itself.We owe the majority of the drama to the veto competition. While “Vincent VanVeto” seemed more inspired by Bill Cosby’s Picture Pages than a Parisian art gallery, it set off a flurry of activity that revealed the group’s instability.
First Jameka and Dick had an ideological dispute. Jameka believes it was God’s design that Jen selected her to participate in the veto competition. Dick, on the other hand, thinks it is just a matter of random chance. The argument was moot, neither party would be swayed from their beliefs, but the exchange exemplified how differently they view the game.
In fact, the people who select the show's background music had fun playing up the conflicting personalities. A heavenly pipe organ could be heard when Jameka discussed her faith with Amber. On the flip side, Dick’s screen time was infused with super-cheesy Van Halen-inspired guitar riffs.
The second point of contention among the alliance was caused by HoH Dustin. While he knew it was important to win the veto, Dustin caved to the temptation of $5,000 and a trip to Barbados. Non-participants Amber and Dick were appalled by his greed, but if anyone deserved to be angry it was Jessica and Jameka; I was amazed how they refrained from snatching up the prizes for the sake of their alliance. Although there will likely be consequence, I hope Dustin doesn't regret his decision: $5,000 is worth far more than Amber’s friendship.
Ultimately Jameka won the power of veto. Since she had made it clear that she was going to take Jen off the block, it caused the weakened Late Night Crew to convene and select a replacement nominee. Many of them thought Zach was the best option, but others were gunning for Nick. Realizing that her "best friend" was in danger, Daniele got flustered, began to cry, and ran out of the room. While I sympathize with her rock-and-a-hard place situation, she must remember that Big Brother is a pitiless game.
Unaffected by Daniele's plea, Dustin selected Nick to take Jen's place. The past two evictees (Joe and Mike) were the post-veto replacements, so things don't look good for the former football player.
Other thoughts:
+ Was Jen gargling mouthwash the entire time Jameka spoke to her? Her breath had to have been minty-fresh for seven hours after that.
+ It’s very clever the way Big Brother is spacing out name selection for the veto competition and the actual event. It allows more time for paranoia to build.
+ Did anyone else notice Jessica whip out some well-thought-out strategy in the HoH bedroom? You could’ve knocked me down with a feather.
+ Potty-mouthed Amber was audacious enough to accuse Jen of crocodile tears. Pot, I’d like you to meet Kettle.
+ A round of applause for the second graders who designed the “artwork” featured in the veto competition. Those kids deserve a juice-box after recess.
3 comments:
As a Christian, I feel that Jameka is way off base here. How does she know that God didn't want her to not change the nominations?! She's so self-righteous, she won't even realize that she lost out on $5,000 dollars and possibly her place in the house. She need not think Jen is paying that favor back in kind.
As for Dustin, he is now a marked man because he just couldn't help himself. That greedy look on his face made me sick.
Now, I think the real reason no one is hot to put Amber on the block is because no one wants to endure a week of her non-stop crying, pissing, whining, and overall spiral into depression. She really needs to get some professional help when she gets out of the house.
Finally, we're going to get Nick out this week! I have hated this guy since week two. Dick's going to be the one to put him out because when you mess with Danielle's game, you mess up Dick's game. Nick is really messing up Dani's run. She went from Veto Queen to Amber, Jr.
Nick just better hope Julie Chen can protect him from Danielle's boyfriend!
Hey Matt, thanks for your input. I agree with you about Jameka, how can she or anyone claim to know God's plan?
Having Nick leave will certainly help Daniele's game, but I fear she'll still be a target due to her overbearing and temperamental dad.
The thing about Danielle is that she appears to be able to play this game and was doing just fine until Nick came along with his 'I'm so into you' talk. Come on, this guy has a top 5 guys to date list...suspect!!!
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