When I watched the opening credits Tuesday, I was struck by how many houseguests have been evicted. This season is progressing quickly.
Unfortunately it appears as though Big Brother is running out of interesting stories, because a lot of this episode was redundant. For instance, Eric again reminded everyone that he’s a “5’7’’ Jewish boy from New York.” Okay, we get it. He might as well get it printed on one of his many T-shirts.
Amber’s praying is also grating. The way she talks into her necklace, it’s like some high-tech spy gear God gave her for instant radio-contact. “Amber to God, Amber to God; do you read me?”
I thought we’d witness more of Amber’s communiqué with the big man upstairs when they began playing that haunting choral music, but it turned to be a Jameka scene instead. And, like her past prayer sessions, it was intense. While I admire Jameka’s gratefulness for her blessings, to me the tears seem a bit extreme. What will happen if Jameka wins this game? How will Julie interview her if she enters full-force prayer-mode?
Fortunately Jessica can defuse any situation. I adore how her chirpy voice and silly comments (“I’m way into church, too!”) keep this game lighthearted.
Another sign that we’re nearing the end is that all but one of the houseguests participated in the veto competition. This one transformed the back yard into a rat-infested swamp. I had high hopes going into this challenge; if you recall there was a similar veto game last year that caused James and Janelle to have an all-out brawl. Unfortunately no one was elbowed or tripped this time around.
A creepy Cheshire-like cat (who sounded like a DJ on a smooth jazz station) presided over the proceedings that ultimately led to Eric’s first veto win. As expected, both nominees attempted to sway Eric into saving them: Zach offered a compelling case, Amber rambled—ending her nonsensical word-vomit with, “I don’t know what Dick and Daniele are capable of!” Well I do. They’re capable of voting on Thursday, not world domination.
Yet Amber isn’t the biggest drama queen in the house. That title belongs to Eric. He was so laughably theatrical with his veto speech; I think he regurgitated lines from bad made-for-TV political thrillers.
After yammering for an hour, Eric chose…dramatic pause…not to use the veto—even though it went against the wishes of his in-house girlfriend, Jessica. This episode saw their relationship reach new heights—including some hardcore makey-outty. (I know, I’m as mature as a 12 year old.)
Here’s hoping Amber is shown the door on Thursday! It’s not quite Dick, but I’ll take what I can get.
3 comments:
I was amazed that Amber blew Dani off the stage during the POT show, was anybody else? I was disappointed that Eric and Jessica took the safe route this week until someone pointed out that getting rid of either of the Ds would have shifted the alliance power into the hands of people who don't trust/like Eric. This gave me pause for thought and I decided Eric and Jessica made the best move. It is time for Amber to go IMHO. I'm going to throw this out there and falme me if you want but I found that prayer of Jameka's so intensely uncomfortable to watch that I flashed to the scene from the the DaVinci code where Silas was self-flagellating. Again MHO. I am also sick of hearing that Jameka and Amber want one of the good people to win. Since when was either of them appointed the moral authority. I vote Amber out this week and Jameka next week. I am sick of watching the both of them. I dislike ED and don't want to see him win but now that he has calmed down I can take him better than Amber or Jameka.
Not to sound like Amber here, but what does "self-flagellating" mean?
Self-flagellation is extreme critism of oneself. The scene referenced in the first post involves Silas praying and during the praying he tightly wraps a chain around his leg and whips himself.
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