For me, a huge black cloud hovered above this episode from the onset. Once Dustin crowed about his invincibility going into the vote, it was clear he’d be the one sent packing. And although I was disappointed that Eric betrayed the v-necked wonder, I imagine many of you were thrilled based on comments I received.
That’s right, E.D. is a fan favorite. I will concede that his defenders make a good case, but I just can’t support a person so crass and immature.
Remarkably, houseguests like Eric and Jen are willing to forgive and forget in the name of strategy. Despite being taunted and teased by the evil one, they saw the tactical advantage of keeping someone who’s volatile and honest (if to a fault).
What aggravates me about these houseguests (and those of seasons past) is how shortsighted they can be. Few seem able to devise a plan and execute it—I suppose one week is too long to keep on task. That’s how Jen was able to morph from high priority threat to negligible floater; people kept getting distracted by other options.
Jessica is the best example of this lack of focus. With regards to Eric, she goes from unwavering devotion to complete distrust every other minute. Granted a smart houseguest should always be on-guard, but my head is spinning from these shifting alliances. Think about it: the night Jessica won HoH did you ever imagine Dustin would be the one to leave?
I thought nothing would disturb me more than Dick’s stay of execution, but then I saw the ominous little person hopping around the house. It was entertaining, but I’m a Big Brother purist and this broke a cardinal rule: Houseguests should have no direct contact with anyone from the outside world (besides the occasional floating head of Julie). Bringing circus folk into the backyard takes away from the confining effect of the house.
Despite the buildup, the HoH competition was nothing special. Daniele became the second person to win HoH twice this season, and Amber and Jameka are likely afraid. However, as Dustin’s eviction proves, you can never tell what will happen.
Other thoughts:
+ I bet Dustin wishes he had voted out Eric last week when he had the chance.
+ Poor, poor Amber. First Dustin looked completely mortified by her teary goodbye message. Then Julie asked her a question only to abruptly cut her off a moment later. Sure she started to ramble, but what do you expect from the most emotional player ever?
+ Zach might be a better player (and more likable person) than I initially thought. His purple shirt was hideous, but he was very rational and persuasive when chatting with Jessica.
4 comments:
Okay, Eric is officially one of the most clever BB players ever and should definitely be included in any all-star competition that they may have again. His embracing of the fact that America is turning on him (or that Dick's kid really has computer programs that vote for Dick on CBS.com) is clever due to the fact that if America does dislike Eric he is using reverse psychology to combat their choices. That's just my thoughts...if Dick is everything he says he is, Eric and Jess should be safe this week.
Also, if Jess would have come on to me the way that she did Eric, they would have had to FOTH the live feed!!!
I have heard Eric referred to as a weasel on many boards, but I don't view him that way. Eric has had to play a game that has gone against his instincts practically from week 1. For me that would be tough when you consider there is 500K at stake and at best he has earned 20K as AP. I hadn't looked at last night's visitors from the big brother bloggers point of view but I can see the point now that it has been pointed out.
Thank you someone for finally agreeing with me that Eric is a good guy and a good player and America is just giving him a raw deal.
Give him his money!
Totally agree Matt. Eric is playing the game the way his instincts dictate and then he gets an AP dictate that messes his game up completely. He then has to scramble around changing his game completely. I think that makes his game play brilliant.
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