08/02 - Cry Me a River

It must be a record: Amber lasted an entire 90 seconds into the episode before breaking into tears. Apparently she was devastated by Nick’s nomination, but as the flashback reminded us, she helped orchestrate it! It’s pathetic, but I think Amber uses tears as absolution for her transgressions. If this continues, one day she’ll likely say, “Yes, your honor, I killed him—but look how sad it makes me!”

I think having Amber sob all over him is what finally set off Nick. Shortly afterward he and his broad shoulders went on a rampage, aggressively trying to determine who people planned to vote for. While I applaud him for not subscribing to the Kail School of Playing Dead, he should have been a lot more tactful.

No matter what he said, however, it was clear Nick was cracking. Not only was his game deteriorating, but so was his appearance. I never liked the mustache, but the Mohawk was even less flattering. And why did he have to bring back the mandanna (a bandanna for men)? I thought we retired that unpleasant fashion statement with Jase and Scott of season five.

Despite his sulking, Nick wasn’t the most unpleasant person in the house. That distinction goes to our resident grouch, Dick. Although Jameka seems at peace with the events surrounding the veto, Dick couldn’t resist berating Jen about her alleged manipulation of the game. (Frankly, I don’t think Jen threw the veto competition, she’s just not that bright).

A short temper might be genetic, because Daniele also went off on Jen, accusing her of being jealous of her relationship with Nick (please, that is so week one). Nick also climbed aboard the Jen-bashing bandwagon, calling her a series of nasty names. This argument culminated with Dick acting like a four year old and pouring a glass of iced tea over Jen’s head. I could write 1,000 words on how reprehensible that was, but I’ll refrain.

I can’t honestly say Jen is completely faultless, but I do think she’s unfairly become a punching bag for the others houseguests. Impressively, Jen didn’t raise her voice once during the onslaught of insults. In fact, none of it seemed to faze her. This expression may be severely outdated, but all I can say is, “you go, girl!”

Speaking of passé phrases, Nick sure knows a lot of them. Nifty? The bee’s knees? He must have been tackled so many times playing football that he thinks it’s the 1950s. Sadly for him, that swell chick Daniele won’t be wearing his letter jacket to the drive-in movie. She looked absolutely petrified when Nick directed his pre-vote comments specifically to her and shared all the ways she touched his life. Yikes!

Daniele’s boyfriend, Doormat, must be relieved the houseguests chose to vote Nick out 6-2. Once again America screwed over Eric; Will the others discover that his was the second vote against Kail?

I suppose it all depends on who wins the swinging HoH competition. Me, I’m rooting for Jen.

Other thoughts:

+ Apparently Kail’s most redeeming quality is the fact that she keeps the kitchen clean. Oof!

+ Zach is like the smelly kid on the playground that no one wants to associate with. I suspect his days in the house are numbered.

+ Nick mentioned not campaigning to people he “doesn’t talk to.” Is it really possible to not talk to someone when you’re locked in the same house?

+ The HoH competition involved a deluge of faux-bird poop. That has to be a new low.