08/05 - The Mole

It must be a record; Jen and Kail were nominated for the third consecutive week. Although there are lots of factors involved with this repeat occurrence, I think it cements the notion that winning HoH early in the game only makes you a target.

But let’s backtrack a bit. The Sunday night episode continued where Thursday’s left off. The houseguests were in the backyard hanging upside-down like bats as part of the HoH competition. Although I’m not a fan of Zach or Kail, I found myself rooting for both them and Jen to hang on as long as possible.

To his credit, Dick lasted a long time before falling off. But as soon as he hit the mat, the hypocrisy began.

Dick made it his mission to taunt Kail and Jen until they lost focus and fell. Yet he condemned Mike for using a similar tactic two weeks ago! And at least Mike's distraction techniques were playful and innocent. Dick called Jen worthless and spoke derogatively about Kail’s family, but when Jen talked smack in return the entire house was horrified. The scales are a bit uneven, aren’t they?

While Dick ranted like a belligerent drunk, Jen coolly made one comment that packed a hell of a punch. Oozing sarcasm she said, “I almost want to get off just to see Daniele’s letter from her boyfriend and all their pictures.” This was meant to remind everyone of Daniele’s questionable relationship with Nick, and there’s no way that Regina George-like barb didn’t hurt. (If you’re unsure who Regina George is, I recommend you find out.)

Ultimately Jen fell off and it was just Daniele and Kail dangling desperately. Surprisingly, once Daniele assured Kail she’d be safe, Kail dropped out of the competition. (I guess the mom from Oregon didn’t watch season six. Remember the HoH competition where Jennifer promised Kaysar he'd be safe…and then orchestrated his eviction?)

Once Daniele became the fifth HoH, the houseguests scrambled to find out who (along with Zach) had been voting against the alliance. The Big Brother house must be located in Salem, Mass., because it was a witch hunt.

Adding to the paranoia was a low-flying plane that carried a banner reading “We love Nick. Amber and Eric are liars.” Since Amber is too simpleminded to be underhanded, Daniele and the others became convinced Eric is the guilty party.

Poor Eric can’t honestly tell his alliance why he voted the way he did (I assume he’d be penalized for revealing the twist), but I think it he should've crafted an explanation and owned up to it. Better they find out directly from him than on their own.

But no, Eric is sticking to his story and there's no backing down now. I feel bad for America's Player. Not only is his special assignment compromising his game, but the airplane banner was an unexpected monkey wrench. Would Daniele have suspected him without it?

Although Kail and Jen are nominated, just like the past two times it seems as though someone else is the real target. I can’t wait until Tuesday, the veto competitions are uncommonly important this season.

Other thoughts:

+ I love how in Big Brother “don’t tell anyone” is more a figure of speech than an actual request.

+ A picture of young Daniele with her grandmother was included in the HoH care-package. Dick said that he knows his mom is “happy her son and granddaughter are getting closer.” While I’m sure that’s true, I can’t imagine she’s happy that her son is so disrespectful toward women.

+ Amber stated in the diary room that she cannot and will not lie, which itself is a lie considering she lied to Nick last week.

+ Jen tried to show a more humane and compassionate side when kissing up to HoH Daniele. Personally, I didn’t care for it. I prefer my Jen to be self-obsessed and batty.