Decent second episode, I’d have to say. I think we’re off to a good start so far this season, as compared to last season, with all the crappy characters that show had. I don’t think there are any standout characters on this season as of yet, but give them some more time and some people might turn into types we never thought they would. As of two episodes, I’d say this season is probably going to revolve around Willie and the Coaches as the main characters, and we are yet to cast the secondary characters, but I’d imagine Kara, Jugglin’ Joe, Danielle, Ashley, and maybe even JoJo are all going to be bit players. But, there is still time for them to change that. It’s early.
As for last night’s episode, let’s hop to it.
Something interesting I thought about was when Kara said Jodi was in the house for six hours before she was booted. I remember reading something interesting from an interview Jodi gave on her way out the door. She said that she believed Kara was going to be the next to go, because all she did was sit around. Now, when I read that, I thought that it was awkward because I figured she had been kicked out on the first night, then on the first episode, they kind of made it seem as if she might have been in there longer, but then here we are with Kara saying it was about six hours. Now, I know they don’t have clocks or watches in the house (or at least I didn’t think they did – that might be different, but you never see clocks/watches), but if she wasn’t around for all that long, how could she say that all Kara did was sit around the house. I’m sure, at that point, that is all anybody could do. The backyard wasn’t open yet and neither was the HOH room, so where was she supposed to go?!? I think Jodi was just bitter at that point and picked on the pretty girl (even though I still don’t think she’s all that pretty – especially after giving her a second chance with the second episode). Just thought I’d share that little tidbit of information.
Next, we had Mike Boogie asking Dan to “Will it up.” And, then we have Dan explaining to us what “Will it up” meant and CBS gave us a twitter hashtag trend to use, #willitup, and I’m hoping nobody was lame enough to actually go on Twitter and do it! But, I’m sure thousands did. I like Boogie, and Dr. Will is my all-time favorite player, but let’s not go and ask Dan to be your new “Chill Town” member. If he changes that ridiculous shirt he wore to “Chill Town, Population: 3” because of Dan, I may just commit murder. But, it’s a game, and Boogie needs to make alliances, so it makes sense to go with Dan since Janelle doesn’t like him and it’s obvious that Janelle and Britney are going to work together, so Dan and Boogie might as well team up. Or, perhaps CBS already told them beforehand to do it.
But, just as Boogie and Dan are talking about teaming up, Janelle and Britney are doing the same. Janelle tells Britney that the two guys are going to work together, so they might as well team up because of how they both got played by guys during their seasons. No matter what girls say, they’ll talk about girl power all they want, but as soon as a pretty boy finagles his way in between them, it’s over. They’ll become little schoolgirls and end up with the same fate as previous seasons. But, then again, this season isn’t really about them, so them teaming up really doesn’t matter.
Why wouldnt you consider Frank as a key player? If he stays, there will be a war between Willie and Frank.
Also, why does Steve care how many columns you write? It just adds more time on his web site which just generates revenue. Confused on that one.
I never said he wasn’t a key player, I’m just addressing who CBS seems to be leaching onto. We hear a lot about Frank, but we don’t see him at all. That’s probably because he’s quiet and doesn’t say anything worthwhile.
I don’t make up the rules. I told Steve I’d do three a week, but he said it’s better to do two. I don’t question him. If he wants me to only post twice, I post twice. Makes for a long read come Friday morning, but I do my best to keep the entertainment coming throughout the long read.
Okay – got it.
Well it doesnt make any sense to me lol because Big Brother has alot of material and the more people who come to this site and stay to read is Steve’s bread n butter. But I understand you dont make the rules.
Loving your column.
I bet Willie goes to Frank and tells him the same old line, i don’t really want you out, your just the pawn, blah blah blah since I couldn’t put up Ian. And that he really wants Kara out. I think Poor Willie doesn’t have a chance in this game…
I am glad Boogie kept Ian safe so Willie couldn’t nominate him. Annoying people in the house (Ian, Joe) do not need to be sent home because you don’t want to make people angry or because they are annoying. That’s reason to keep them in the house as of now. I liked Willie’s nominations except for the fact he made a deal with Frank. That sealed his fate somehow…I just know it!
I also get angry calling Britney a “legend.” She had NO CLUE those boys were aligned, and probably still doesn’t!!! The girl is nice and all, and even makes funny comments once in a while, but please. I like the coaches twist, but I agree, it’s too much in the game. I found myself cheering because Boogie said to Dan that Janelle and Britney weren’t aligning yet, then realized, who cares what he thinks?!?! I can’t wait to see a player go against their coach!!!
Watching it I was wondering if Ian may have a mental illness of some sort. That’s the first thing that came to my mind while watching! Willie nomination of Frank may be a stupid move or it may be brilliant if he comes back! Nobody would suspect of them working together!
Jacklyn, the only reason I say to get rid of someone the house doesn’t care about losing is because it’s the first week. At this point, NOBODY knows who is a threat in the game, because we don’t even know what kind of game it’s going to be. For all we know, Ian, Joe, Ashley, Wil, and 5 other people could forge an alliance together and if they vote out Frank, that’s one less person Willie could have in his alliance. There is no way of telling which way the game is going to go after the first week, so just get out someone “safe” with your first HOH, don’t make waves, make a few side pacts with people, and sit tidy and hope your nominations don’t come back to bite you the next week. I’m not saying getting rid of Frank is stupid, I just think it’s making too much of a wave too early on in the game.
But, then again, people on Big Brother are F*CKING STUPID, so you might as well nominate two of the most popular, strongest people…
I thought it was weird/wrong, that they made the coach who won the coach’s competition pick a player as a Have Not – I thought it stood to reason that whatever coach won, their team wouldn’t have to be have nots. So, there’s no competition to determine have-nots? Eh – stupid.
I imagine it must be hard not to listen to the coaches right now – they are like celebrities to these players – to go against any of the coaches the first week would be really hard for any of them I would think. I’m pretty sure if I met George Clooney and he said something dumb (unlikely, he’s kinda a smart guy) or something I didn’t agree with, I probably wouldn’t say anything to disagree, I’d be a little starstruck. But, if I hung around him for a while, I believe that would wear off and then I would start to voice my opinions. Sigh, I just totally distracted myself with my fake best friend relationship with GC.
Anyway, point is I think they will start to think on their own in a couple of weeks. So it does seem like the coaches game right now, b/c they really aren’t letting the others play. As they show it anyway.
Still not fully decided on the coaches twist. I did get really excited b/c of Boogie and Janelle, but without Dr. Will its just not the same. They were so much fun – I loved that season. But, we’re not getting to see much of the personalities of the other players as a result – and that is CBS’ fault for not showing us. I think Will would probably have hilarious ITM’s. He showed promise last week. So, I guess we’ll see…
I can see your point about how these coaches are something of celebrities to these new houseguests, and I can agree to that thinking. I guess we never know how we’d react, but I still like to think that I would discuss it further with my coach who I thought would be smart to send home so that I don’t make waves in the house. From everything I’ve read/seen, these players just dropped to their knees and started sucking, for lack of a better analogy!
Not that I’m gay or anything, but I think if George Clooney told me to do something, I’d probably do it, too. Chances are he’s either paying me to do it or he’s telling me something that will get me paid in the future!
And, the biggest gripe I have about having previous houseguests back on the show is the fact that CBS likes to simply focus on those players. They follow their every move in the house during the aired episodes, and it just seems they are the only people we get to truly know. Sure, as the season winds down and there are less people to show, we might get to see more people and their interactions, but chances are we’re not going to care at that point.
Lastly, I agree about the Chill Town fake-phone-call conversations being the highlight of the All-Stars season. Definitely not the same.
Agreed Scott. I don’t like how all the camera attention is on the previous houseguests. Also – in a way, they are protecting the new houseguests from playing the game – they usually get thrown in the deep end right away and have to start playing – but with the coaches there is the potential for scapegoating. If we saw floaters before, I think there is a possibility that might even be magnified this season.
CHILLTOWN RULES! I’ll try to do better than 90’s sayings, but that’s what’s screaming in my head right now. There was magic between those two fellas that entertained me all summer long. Maybe they should disperse old chill town clips throughout the show for our us. That would make me happy.
OMG, could someone please tell Chenbot to scrape off the eye make-up! You can’t see her eyes – all you see are huge gashes of black smears. Hideous!
Damn, I was just sick when Ian was given immunity! Seriously. He’s not just “creepy” (although he is that); I truly think he has mental health issues that need to be addressed. I watched the “After Dark” program one evening last week during a bout of insomnia, and Ian spent the entire time in the hot tub, at one point “humping” the water. I kid you not. Ewwwwwww ….
Well, its obvious the show is going to be about Boogie – ugh.
I don’t think Boogie understands how to be a coach. He’s too domineering, if he keeps this up his team is going to rebel, say screw you and turn him out of their decision circle – that is if they stay aligned at all. All he did was dictate to Frank – you could tell Frank was trying really hard to be polite, but his frustration showed (in his mind ‘don’t think I’m stupid Mike’). He’s coming on too strong as a coach, and it’s going to bite him in the ass. He’s playing like a player – but he has to realize he does not have as much power as he thinks. Although with the ability to give players immunity or have not status, I guess they have a bit – but they still need one of their players to win, so that only goes so far. Boogie I think is not going to make it, and his players are going to suffer, which sucks. All th e coaches think they have too much power, but if these players are smart, they’ll eventually say screw you and ignore their advice. Not much for repercussion. Then maybe these coaches will clue in that coaching is NOT dictating, but a give and take, listening and responding relationship – a mentor relationship is. Ot about the coach. All they are doing are constantly talking and making it all about them. They need to cool it. I think while many might not like Dan, he might be the best at this (if his players stay in) as his background is coaching, and I get the sense he could do this well. But I also sense a cockiness from him this time I didn’t think was there last time. Or maybe that’s just around Boogie – that ‘boy thing’ of being tough.
‘a mentor relationship is NOT about the coach…’
Whoops.