So…where to begin? Sometimes I wish I could watch this show without thinking that production interfered as much as I believe they do, because I probably would like it a lot more. I know I should just watch it for what it is and like what I see for what I see, but when it involves someone like Dan benefiting from the actions production takes, I don’t think I can do it. But, I will try my best.
The show begins with Danielle telling us that she doesn’t know how she can campaign against the one person she never wanted to be in the house without, and I have the perfect answer for her. It’s not a word. It’s a number. A dollar amount, to be exact. It is $500,000. That is how you campaign against someone who you have been aligned with from the get-go, Danielle. It’s as easy as that. I’m not saying you need to smear his name all over the walls (well, actually, I’d be ok with that), but you put up a fight for yourself, and give everyone you speak with enough of a reason to vote Dan out over you. Or, you just wait and let Production take care of it for you. Which we all had to know they would…
Ian gives us the lowdown on how he’s not sure whether or not he will use the Veto he won. He is thinking that it’s best for himself if he doesn’t use it, but that the Quack Pack will surely want him to use it since two of the members are up on the block this week. Britney takes it further, while talking to Dan, saying best case scenario is that Shane or Britney win the Power of Veto competition, and then they use it to save Dan, while Ian uses his to save Danielle, then no matter who gets nominated in their place, the Quack Pack would have the votes to keep all five members safe. That actually is a brilliant plan until you realize you are relying on Shane or Britney to win! If the competition turned out to be physical, sure Shane stands a chance, but anything other than a wrestling match, at this point, and it doesn’t seem likely Shane is winning any more competitions.
Before the Veto competition begins, we hear Dan talking about how he’s NOT going to throw the competition this time. Give it up already, Douche, we all know you can’t win a competition no matter if you try or not, so save us the words.
We also get to hear a little from Jenn, talking about how she’s finally going to make a decision and team up with Frank, since he’s so strong and all alone in the game. It does seem like the right decision to team up with the guy who is all alone and whom everyone else is trying to get out of the house. Normally, I’d say that’s a very stupid idea, but since this is Big Brother, I always believe the most dangerous people in the house are the ones who are alone and have the biggest target painted on their backs, so in this instance Jenn City is making the best decision for herself. I’d make a comment about how we’ve underestimated Jenn this entire time, but I’m laughing too much at the thought of even writing that, therefore I can’t write it.
Another great recap, Scott.
I, too, think BB production is far too involved in the game. Wish they’d just butt out and let the houseguests play it out.
When Dan was in Frank’s HOH room outing Ian as the double-agent and orchestrating his own post-funeral resurrection, I swear I could hear Boogie screaming, “DON’T DO IT FRANK!! DON’T DO IT!”
The best/funniest part of the show for me was when Dan was explaining his actions to Danielle in the arcade room: Danielle’s look of total gobsmackedness (ok, I made up that word), with her forehead deeply wrinkled, actually made her look like a Klingon! I couldn’t stop laughing.
I disagree with you, Scott. I don’t think Dan will win (well, MAYBE if he’s up against Joe or Jenn). The jury isn’t going to reward someone who not only manipulated every single one of them, but also has won in the past – not if they can muster any sympathy for whoever sits with Dan at final two (if Dan even gets there).
I’ve actually enjoyed the last couple of BB episodes – it’s finally getting down and dirty. Now, if Production can keep their hands off the game, we might be in for a treat when alliances will have to be broken for good and it’s every houseguest for him/herself.
Another great recap:0)
Totally off-topic, but have you taken a look at the new cast for Survivor: Philippines? Any thoughts? I’m looking forward to the new season.
Maybe I’m weird, but I still think that some people would vote for the person who played the best game once they got to the final 2, no matter if they won before or not. I will say this, even though I hate him, if Dan makes it to the final 2, he deserves to win this game. Hands down. And, the people in the jury house, who have nothing else to do except think about that fact, will probably agree with me, and he will win. Trust me on that. If he doesn’t, it’s because he’s sitting next to Frank. And, there is exactly NOOOOOO chance Frank makes it to the end. He put all his eggs in the Dan basket, which was the stupidest mistake he could have made.
As for the Survivor question, I have seen the cast and cast picture and am thinking this is the best looking cast of females the show has ever had! 🙂 As for Jeff Kent and the girl from whatever show it was, I don’t like it. They don’t need to be on the show. As for the three returning players, I remember that Jonathan Penner guy being annoying, other than that I don’t think they needed to bring back these three players…
I have realized that I am not a fan of putting someone up when they had no chance to fight for themselves. I mean, Britney COULD have won veto, but she wasn’t nominated at that point, and I just don’t like it. I know it’s part of the game, but I think these people change their minds TOO FREAKING MUCH!
I am so against Dan. I never liked him, but really dislike him now. The way she acted toward Britney after she was nomiated was so rude and selfish. It’s not like he had to out the alliance he just made, but saying sorry would be nice. Yeah it’s a game where you win tons of money and are out for yourself, but I just feel like I would at least be respectful enough to be like “Sorry you got in the way of the end goal,” or something. I am also really disappointed in Shane’s vote. Shane, Joe, and Ian should have stuck together with Britney and been the Fab Four (Juggles is not “fab,” but eh).
I still hope Ian wins. I was cracking up when he was fighting with Frank and Frank goes “Can you please just go?” And Ian goes “Thanks, I will” or something along those lines. He cracks me up. Plus, can Frank realize Ian needed to split away from him and Boogie…he was always going to be third in that alliance, and that’s not getting you anywhere.
Also, Jenn may be smart to align with Frank, but stupid to take Dan off the block. She is not going to win this game (unless MAYBE F2 with Joe), so just give it up already!