One thing that you can predict about Big Brother is that you can't predict anything. The first Power Couple (which I erroneously thought was the same as an HOH) had the dubious task of evicting one couple without a veto competition or a vote. At the end of the last episode, it seemed that Sheila and Adam were certainly out the door, seeing how Adam is kind of creepy and Sheila is a whining bitch. Lucky for those two, however, Jacob's big mouth saved their day. For a reason not understood to me, Jacob announced to a group of people that Parker was a "snake." Jen was in this group and being Parker's partner, she went straight to him. The typical "I'm calling you on it, say it to my face," power struggle ensued, and Parker managed to bring it to a whole new level - he woke up every single houseguest and tried to get somebody to 'fess up to starting the "snake" moniker. Of course nobody claimed it, so Jacob and his partner Sharon took the fall. I really felt bad for Sharon (as did Jen and Parker). This girl showed up in the house, completely excited to be there, then was faced not only with living with her dirty ex, but actually being his partner and sharing his bed.
Next up was the first HOH competition, and to my extreme excitement, BB brought back my favorite HG couple, Eric and Jessica. They're still together and still looking super cute. She was in a pink cocktail dress while he wore a snazzy suit with a pink tie. The competition was a Newlywed Game sort of thing with the "soulmates" proving how well they know each other through a series of wacky questions. It really was entertaining because they not only answered the questions - they dressed up as the answers. Silly, but cute.
The competition ended with the super cute Alex and Amanda becoming the first HOH. Coming up next time - Jen and Ryan have already revealed their coupleness to their partners (Jen is the worst secret-keeper that I have ever seen, including myself) and their partners aren't too happy about it. In fact, I can definitely see Allison campaigning to get Jen and Parker out of the house. Further drama will ensue because Allison is majoring crushing on Ryan. She claims to hate Jen, but I'm sure that a big part of her pissiness is that she thought she'd be getting a little somethin' somethin'. So, nominations next ... my predictions for the chopping block are Sheila and Adam and Jen and Parker. Let's see how well I do.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
CBS' Winter Gift to Me
This is the best present ever - a winter Big Brother. Even better, this cycle has a good twist. Usually, I have to count down the days to summer to not only stop hating myself for living in Erie but to watch my favorite reality tv.
So, first, the twist - each houseguest has been paired with what BB has determined to be their "soulmate" based upon the extensive interviewing and psychological testing they endured before entering the house. For the duration of their stay, these couples will compete together - win HOH (now "Power Couple") together, nominate or be nominated together, win POV together, and ultimately be evicted or win together. In a classy move that only BB would make, they get to sleep together too.
Of course these pairings caused some drama. First, there's Sheila and Adam, otherwise known as the Cougar and the Dork. Sheila didn't even try to hide her disgust at being paired with Adam, succeeding in bringing everyone down on their very first night. The only way that they'll stay in the game long is if someone else wants to use them for votes, and I don't think that even that will happen. The cruelest pairing, though, is Jacob and Sharon - a couple that recently split after a 12 year relationship. They were together off and on since grade school and he cheated on her. The poor girl almost threw up when he walked into the house and now she's sharing a bed with him. I don't know if their previous relationship will make them a target or if Sharon's absolute hatred of Jacob will make other couples think that they're safe to keep around.
The twist of the twist is that one couple entered the house already a couple - except that they were paired with others for the game. Ryan and Jen are dating, which is a secret from the other HGs, but their "soulmates" as determined by BB are Allison and Parker. Of course they'll want to keep each other safe, but Parker has already expressed a desire to get Ryan out.
Yes, it was wonderful to hear Julie Chen's voice tonight ... I'm a happy panda.
So, first, the twist - each houseguest has been paired with what BB has determined to be their "soulmate" based upon the extensive interviewing and psychological testing they endured before entering the house. For the duration of their stay, these couples will compete together - win HOH (now "Power Couple") together, nominate or be nominated together, win POV together, and ultimately be evicted or win together. In a classy move that only BB would make, they get to sleep together too.
Of course these pairings caused some drama. First, there's Sheila and Adam, otherwise known as the Cougar and the Dork. Sheila didn't even try to hide her disgust at being paired with Adam, succeeding in bringing everyone down on their very first night. The only way that they'll stay in the game long is if someone else wants to use them for votes, and I don't think that even that will happen. The cruelest pairing, though, is Jacob and Sharon - a couple that recently split after a 12 year relationship. They were together off and on since grade school and he cheated on her. The poor girl almost threw up when he walked into the house and now she's sharing a bed with him. I don't know if their previous relationship will make them a target or if Sharon's absolute hatred of Jacob will make other couples think that they're safe to keep around.
The twist of the twist is that one couple entered the house already a couple - except that they were paired with others for the game. Ryan and Jen are dating, which is a secret from the other HGs, but their "soulmates" as determined by BB are Allison and Parker. Of course they'll want to keep each other safe, but Parker has already expressed a desire to get Ryan out.
Yes, it was wonderful to hear Julie Chen's voice tonight ... I'm a happy panda.
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