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The show tonight here on the East Coast is going to start nearly a half-hour behind schedule due to the US Open. When it starts, I'll start a live-blogging post. Since I got hit by a porn spambot, I had to turn on word verification once again -- I apologize.
In house news, there's not too much going on since they slept away most of the day so far, but here's the skinny:
Dick is giving Zach the cold shoulder, but not the nasty.
Zach can't stop telling Jameka how much he hates Dick. He told her that if he wins HOH, he's taking Daniele to the final two.
Jameka exercised and keeps working on her crafts plate she started with the kit from the other night.
Daniele is being congenial to both Zach and Jameka. Dick is being congenial to Jameka.
Jameka and Zach are certain that today is 9/11.
Jameka and Zach don't know that the eviction of Jameka will take place Tuesday -- they're still thinking Thursday.
This is my third installment on the new castaways for Survivor 15: China. I know I'm rather slowly muddling through this, but I swear I'll have my cast thoughts up before the season premiere! Previous castaway thoughts can be found here. And here.
Let's get it started!
Oh, my. Erik has one of the longest bio sections I think I've ever seen for a contestant on the show. He's been a pauper, a prince, and a king! Er, okay. I made that up or stole it from an old song.
After reading his 1000 word (or more) bio, I come away with he's a rock musician, has done modeling, is a Christian, and was sidelined from his track star status due to a broken leg.
He thinks he's "genuine, honest, sensitive, competitive, a problem solver, athletic and sometimes, a perfectionist." Well, he does, does he? In his video on the CBS site, he adds another quality -- he's good-looking!
I don't know. I usually end up getting turned off when folks go on about how handsome or attractive they think they are. Yeah, when they do that, they often are attractive, but narcissistic ways are often a hint at other behaviors which annoy me.
So, let me move on to his favorites list. Maybe he can redeem himself with me and be something more than eye candy. He likes outdoor activities, always a good thing for Survivor, but he doesn't list the show itself. He enjoys The Beatles and Led Zepplin -- odd tastes for his age bracket. Hmm. For his cereal, he likes Cinnamon Toast Crunch. That shows he's young at heart, but thinking a bit beyond Froot Loops.
His chances? He's a puzzler to me. I think on the physical level, he'll do fine. But something just isn't sitting right with me about him. In his video he said he didn't want to come across as arrogant. Y'know, I think that just may be it. I think he might have an alpha male thing a'goin' on. I predict out before mid-pack targeted as a threat by the others. Of course, I could be wrong!
Next I'm taking a closer look at the youngest Survivor contestant ever, Frosti. I don't think you can understand how hard it is for me not to make Frosty the Snowman references. Dang, almost impossible.
First off, although he sounds good and seems very capable ... how did he get on the show? I thought the minimum age was 21 and he's only 20. Since his estranged father isn't on the show (keyword: Donato), I'm not sure how he's there, not at all.
Getting past his age and his name, I checked out his bio page on the CBS website. He does seem to have quite a background for the mere child he is. Oops, I didn't want to mention his age again. He's smart, athletic, well-traveled, and more. That Parkour stuff (read at the bio link) might be a big plus for him in the game.
I checked his video and, except for him mentioning his age so much (oops), I thought he came across as eager and personable. In his bio he says he's creative, dynamic, and determined.
In his favorites, he doesn't mention Survivor as a TV show, but does mention Jack Kerouac as an author. Hmmm. He enjoys his Frosted Flakes, but I sort of suspected a cereal with a sugar punch for him.
I don't know. I kind of like this kid. He has spirit in his video and could have what it takes. A helpful hint for him -- don't go around talking about how you're the youngest castaway ever. I think he could last a long, long time.
Next is Jaime. Not to be catty, but I don't think I'll like her much on the show. When I watch an introductory video and the person goes on about how catty other girls are when it comes to her -- it sets off red flags in my mind. It comes across as an "I'm better and prettier than you could ever dream to be" state of mind. Perhaps she'll get together with Erik.
In her bio page, she looks better than in the video. She's a college senior on an academic scholarship (has the brights!) who works part-time as a waitress throughout the school year (has a work ethic). She thinks she's friendly, energetic, and candid. In the video she mentions that she tends to bottle up the frustration until she "goes redneck" on folks.
A look at her favorites reveal that she's a fan of both Survivor and David Letterman. I might have to change my opinion of her! A Letterman fan? Cool. Uh-oh. She lists multiple cereals -- Rice Krispies Treats, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch. She's fickle! Ack! Plus, they're all cereals geared to the child within.
Y'know, I'd love to say for the Letterman nod, I'll like her in the game. But I just can't do it. I think she may last a while, but I think that there will be issues with playing well with others or attitude.
Here it is going for nearly 4:30 PM here on the East Coast -- Jameka and Daniele just got up. Zach and Evel Dick are still in bed. Not together, of course!
Now, THAT is something they should do something about next season!
G'morning! I just wanted to get a post up here addressing some of the conspiracy controversies, grassy knolls, and mistaken ideas about the final HOH comp for the season.
First, let's address the HOH comp -- it's the last one of the season. Zach will be playing even though he's the most current Head of House. If they do it like previous years, it will be in three rounds. But, in this final one, the current HOH does indeed get to compete.
Now to the grassy knolls and conspiracy theories ...
The letter Dick received from his son Vincent as part of his HOH package was pre-screened by the production staff. I watched as Dick talked to Daniele about the "secret code" he thought was in the letter. The key "code" was Vincent saying "I'm a suckster now." That is NOT code, although Dick and Daniele clearly think it is! I understood it right away. What Vincent meant by that is that he's frequenting/addicted to the survivorsucks.com site. They're a great site for both Survivor and Big Brother. Despite the "sucks" name, it's kind of like jokersupdates.com -- it's a good site for show fans.
And, frequenters of the site often just refer to it as "sucks" and when Vincent says he's a suckster, that's all it means. It's not referring to anyone in the house like Dick thinks it is.
On another note unrelated to the show ...
I want to make mention of a great loss to the TV Squad family. On Thursday talented writer Adam Finley was killed in a bicycle accident in Minneapolis. He was only 30 years old. Adam welcomed me when I came aboard as a writer there and his writing and choice of subject matters was intelligent, clever, and witty. He will be missed. My condolences go out to his family and friends.
What a difference a day makes, en? Last night Zach had it all planned out and today his plans have all gone awry with the Donato Duo overturning the game once again.
Here are the events of the day from inside that Big Brother House Crushed Dreams and Ultimate Teams:
Once again, Evel Dick went for the "hate" move. While this isn't a strategy I like and I'm really not sure how it even works for him, he goes back to that when he thinks he can intimidate folks, shake up their concentration or game, or wants to be the one chosen to evict over Daniele. He planned to do his thing to Zach this time. Zach isn't all that easily intimidated and can control his temper. Not the best target for Dick's ire attack.
Apparently the Diary Room person wanted him to tone down his Dick Attack -- one word couldn't be used, there could be consequences for his actions. He thinks they panic too easily.
Zach continued to get closer to Jameka, something aided when he told her he had been a theology student.
Zach pep-talked himself a lot. He told himself he always chokes in comps and he can't do that today.
Dick had gotten up around six, but found a lockdown was in effect in prep for the POV comp -- so he couldn't smoke. Uh-oh. The way to make an antsy adrenaline-filled dude even more antsy and adrenaline-filled!
Jameka prayed.
Zach prayed.
They prayed together.
Dick and Daniele did not pray.
Dick (apparently forgetting his hate-fest for Zach for a moment) borrowed Zach's HOH CD player to play his own short-reign CD which he hadn't listened to as of yet. Air guitar and dancing. This guy needs Guitar Hero!
Daniele, on the other hand, was very nervous almost to the point of looking ill.
The comp started late, as is the usual for the house -- doesn't matter what season, I don't think I've ever seen a comp start at the pre-announced time!
It finally started about 2:30 their time and the feeds were blocked for almost two hours.
Then the news came in shortly after the feeds returned. Daniele had won the Power of Veto once again.
Dick is beside himself with glee ... once again.
Jameka apologized to her family via the live feed cams.
Jameka's fate is sealed. She's the only one to put on the block to replace a Donato as Zach is the current HOH. The sole vote will be cast by a Donato.
It sounds like Dick may have come in second.
Zach told Jameka he hates Dick -- hopes he wins the money and kills himself. Oh, my!
Zach told Dick that Daniele carried him (Dick) through the game.
Dick keeps saying that Zach is racist because he once said "that's very white of you." Now, I never personally heard Zach say it, but others (looking at Dick and whistling while thinking of Amber) have said worse.
Jameka is using her time left before going to sequester to talk to everyone -- Daniele, Dick, and Zach. She wants to know their strategies, what happened during certain incidents, alliances, etc. She thinks she will bring the knowledge to the rest of the jury -- but it's possible this year the jury might not all be sequestered together and, if they are, game talk is forbidden and handlers are there to enforce that. At least, that's the way it's worked in past seasons.
Well, I didn't say it would be exciting, did I? Above is the current scene from the quad can view of the house as all of the houseguests sleep. Nothing of note really happened after their bout with the arts and crafts last night. BB had issued a curfew -- bedtime, no talking or fooling around, sleep -- last night in anticipation of the Power of Veto comp today. Tentatively, it's scheduled for 9 AM their time, but BB notoriously is late with these things.
Whatever and whenever it happens, I most likely won't be able to post about it until evening (ET). So, if you see or read news, feel free to comment about it. (If you see folks posting WRONG news, please correct 'em!)
In other blog-related stuff -- graphic artist Zoetawny's computer decided it was a good time to go seriously ill, perhaps die. I received word that there are problems with her computer, she's fine. But she might be absent for a bit.
Big Brother gave them something to do -- too little too late. Dick went into the storage room and found two boxes of arts/crafts stuff for age 8 and up. Jameka, Dick, and Daniele are going to make candles and STUFF! Woohoo! Zach is taking a shower in the HOH bathroom and plans to go to bed. He doesn't know about the crafts.
When no one talks, it's hard to write about the hamsters. So, much of this will be screen caps I took this evening. I have a post awaiting publishing over on TV Squad, not sure when it will go live. But I didn't want to neglect you folks!
After the nominations ceremony, it became more of a house divided. Daniele and Dick trashtalked about Zach and Jameka to each other while Jameka and Zach more kindly and gently trashtalked about Daniele and Dick.
Nothing definitive is going to happen until the Power of Veto comp tomorrow.
Daniele exposes her knees to the world! One thing I must mention, although her behavior is often not showing it at all -- when she and her father were talking, she said, "No matter what happens, we're going to be friends forever again." At least she seems to deep-down realize that her father wants to be in her life.
Above is the view from Zach's spy cam as he watched Jameka, Dick, and Daniele in the kitchen post the feeds return after nominations.
Alas, this Dick picture I edited down for size for my TV Squad article and didn't save the original size. But I think it's a nice shot of him. He's not down at all about the nominations although he's ticked off at Zach. Right now, Dick is in BB Euphoria -- he's excited to be this far in the game.
Zach is watching the spy cam. No, he's not nude.
Jameka is chanting prayers in the hot tub. She and Zach exercised together earlier and talked a lot. It's odd that now they're new best friends, isn't it?
But, since they've all separated for some time now, no one is even talking.
The nominations aren't in yet, but they may as well be. Zach is intent on putting Dick and Daniele on the block. He wants Jameka or himself to win POV so the noms remain the same. Then it's bye-bye Daniele, and hello to a final three of Dick, Jameka, and Zach. That's his plan, anyway.
Here are today's events from inside that Big Brother House of Lonesome Losers:
Jameka and Daniele talked long into the dawn, but I doubt Jameka thinks of Daniele as a friend in the game.
Dick asked/told Zach not to put both him and Daniele on the block. Zach told him it wouldn't matter. Dick said it would because of the POV.
Daniele asked Zach if he was going to put her and her dad on the block because one would probably go home. Zach told her it's a possibility.
Daniele told Zach that if he was in the final two with Jameka, he wouldn't win. (Since he's gone over that a good 20 times with Jameka since last night, he knows it.)
Daniele got mad at Zach and told Dick she hates him (Zach).
Daniele fussed once again about losing the HOH comp.
Daniele then fussed to Jameka about Zach. (Mmm, mmm? Mmm. <-- Jameka canned response.)
Dick once again talked to Zach. Zach doesn't seem to be wavering at all. He didn't tell Dick for sure that he was going on the block with Daniele, but he promised nothing.
Zach told Jameka that his biggest gamble in the game was not taking Eric off the block yesterday with the POV. He could have sent Daniele home then.
Zach gave Jameka a big speech about how he isn't as he appears, she will be surprised, etc. That's causing the Internet to go wild with rumors. Me? I think that because he's been called Shrek and an ogre and folks have implied that he's not so bright -- he wants to prove he had a game plan all along. That's my opinion, anyway. He's a business owner (DolphinCrash) and he is smart, has studied the game.
Jameka and Zach went over past comps through the seasons.
Although Dick didn't get the room, he got his HOH basket today -- snacks, chocolate syrup, cigarettes (although the short ones, not the 100s). He also got a letter from his son Vincent who is now a feeds addict. Dick thinks there's code in the letter. But, sheesh, Dick ... take it from someone who's done online BB stuff since season one ... when Vincent says he's a suckster, that isn't code. It means he's hanging out on the BB section of the survivorsucks site. @@
Right now the nominations ceremony must be going down. When I hear, you'll hear. But I think we could bet our bippies that it will be a Double Donato nomination.
I could almost sum up what Daniele has said in a few phrases: "This sucks." "That sucks."
There. Her reaction to losing the second HOH comp to Zach by a wee bit is out of the way.
Here's what happened since the live show from within that Big Brother House of "We All Float Down Here, Georgie" (a nod to Stephen King):
As I mentioned in my last post, after the feeds returned around midnight ET, the second HOH comp had been completed and Zach won.
Dick, who couldn't compete due to his very short HOH reign, told Zach that Daniele is very upset because she was so close.
Dick has spent most of the time since the feeds returned consoling Daniele who is moping, kicking herself, whining, and going into all but catatonic states.
Dick did take the time to hit the storage room with Jameka, see it had been freshly stocked, and offered to make them sandwiches as BB didn't feed them after the comp (their usual practice).
At times, Daniele got mad at Dick for trying to console her. (She probably would be mad if he didn't try, too.)
Zach got a crown, but he's not acting as insufferable as Dustin did.
Daniele fussed to Dick that she didn't want to see Zach's "stupid HOH room."
Daniele worked out and repeatedly refused to put on her microphone. No penalties happened.
Dick mentioned that he's the oldest person to make it into the final four of the game.
Daniele fussed that she's already getting the nominee treatment. @@
Jameka packed up Eric's things.
When BB called Daniele to the Diary Room she said she didn't want to go. Then she said if she went, she refuses to answer any questions.
Jameka is still upset about the blue ball in her tube at the POV comp despite the fact it wouldn't have changed the results.
Zach had a long talk with Jameka. He told her that her key will be in the box.
He also told her that, despite the fact that she's his friend, Daniele has to go home. He wants the final three to be himself, Dick, and Jameka.
He swears he will have her (Jameka's) back.
There ya have it. Nominations will be later today and Zach will put Daniele and Dick on the block.
In tomorrow's POV, Dick could remove Daniele or himself or vice versa. But if Jameka wins, she can't use it.
The feeds just returned after being blocked about three hours. Zach seems to have won the HOH comp. Daniele is not happy and is fussing to her father. They also found out that there's two weeks left, not three.
The show is starting here on the East Coast. As it airs, I'll be updating this entry. Please refresh to see the latest and, as always, your comments are welcome!
As I type this on the fly while I watch, misspellings and typos are a probability. Oops
Are you ready?
Recap about the Little Julie Chen Alliance doubting each other, the HOH, the Zach/Daniele/Dick deal, the Jessica and Jameka noms, and the veto comp.
Julie says it Day 69, Big Brother Fast Foward. Eric will do a cell phone vote live for the America's Player tonight.
Jameka doesn't want to campaign against Jessica. Jessica hopes that Dick and Daniele stick to the final four deal. Daniele and Dick try to think ahead. Dick thinks Jameka is too confident. He will string her along telling her she will go home, then offer her a deal shortly before the live show.
Jamkea cried. She's playing for her whole family. She ran and told Jessica.
Jessica tells Eric. Eric thinks that if D&D wanted one of them out, they would have both on the block. Eric is sure that Dick and Daniele will honor their deal and keep Jessica safe.
America's Player -- He got the word that Jameka is "America's" target this week. Verry happy.
Eric approaches Daniele asking her if Jessica was staying. Daniele lies and tells him she is.
Julie is going to tell them about the Fast Forward.
Jameka speaks her bit to us, gave word, guarantee, etc. Strategic first conversation later, hope to still be here. Jessica mentions HS rival and says sitting next to Jameka is harder, may the best person win.
The voting: Eric -- evict Jameka as per "us." Julie tells him code -- the HG who she tells to lead the others back into the house, that's the target. Dick -- evict Jessica Daniele -- Jessica
2-1, as I predicted, Jessica is voted out.
And Eric cries. And Jameka cries.
Eric says he's not surprised, he understands to Dick. Eric said that Daniele should have warned him so he had two days.
Jessica tells Julie campaigning wouldn't have helped. Future with Eric? I love him, feelings real, maybe outside? Goodbye messages -- Dick is so sorry, strategically had to do it. Zach - no hard feelings. Daniele apologizes. Jameka loves her. Eric cries.
HOH comp is coming up. They're off to the backyard. AP target? -- 1 Daniele 2 for Dick 3 Jameka 4 Zach Text 81818 HOH comp is "Before or After" It's one where they're on stairs, step forward for after (?), backward for before. All right first two rounds. These are events in the house. Daniel just took the lead. Now all tied up again. Daniele and Eric tied for lead. Eric leading by one question now. All tied again now.
DICK won, he's the new HOH.
America is targeting Daniele. I don't think that will work for Eric with Dick as HOH.
Nominations are next. Commercial break!
Eric knows he will be nominated. Dick nominates Jameka and Eric, as we could have guessed. He had a deal with Zach to not put him on the block this week and you know he can't put Daniele on the block. Eric made a half-hearted effort to mention that he should nominate Zach and Daniele, but I don't think it will count as a completed task.
Time for the POV comp! Out in the yard, they have little helmets on. It's called Niagara Falls, 5000 rubber balls, collect only green ones and put in tube, first with 8 in the tube win.
Jameka leading so far with 3, Dick has one, Daniele has one, Eric two. Zach and Jameka leading with three. Zach up to four. Jameka disqualified -- blue ball in tube. Zach needs one more.
Zach has won the Power of Veto!
Time for the veto meeting -- Zach is thinking. Jameka tells Zach she's not ready to go home, teary. Eric says he has no expectations, give me a fair chance.
Zach isn't go to use it, he made an oath to his group. Another live vote and eviction next -- either Jameka or Eric will go.
Last chance for Eric and Jameka to plead their cases. Jameka first -- on the block so much not fun, strategic, kept word, etc., blah blah. Eric says he's disappointed and surprised. I've been good to the three of you, kept my word, didn't elminate you, I've been good to you, be good to me.
The voting: Zach votes to evict Eric. Daniele votes to evict Eric.
Eric has been evicted. Dick says he had the best time of all with Eric while in the house.
Julie greets America's Player. Jameka cries.
Eric tells Julie he's at peace right now. He mentioned that the America's Player changed his game. The ones who voted out would be gone if he had played his own game. He says Jessica wasn't a showmance. He won $40,000.
Tuesday will be another eviction followed by another eviction on Thursday where it will be down to the final two. On Sunday, they'll show the HOH. That show won't be live, so I can only think it will take place perhaps tomorrow or Saturday.
Although I'm zooming in here late tonight, I will be live-blogging the live double eviction show when it starts here in the NYC area. I think chances are that the second HOH comp will be an endurance one. Dependent on what it is, I'll try to hang in with it!
In comments, someone asked about Dick and Daniele's proposed deal to Jameka. Since the feeds block for a few hours before the live show (and remain blocked through the live show), I don't know if they actually did it. They plan to vote out Jessica and thought they'd make it seem like Jameka was the target, then save her last minute using her for not voting for them to go (or something along those lines).
In house news for today, there really wasn't too much going on besides a huge make-out session in the early morning hours between Evel Dick and Eric.
Whoops! Make that between Eric and Jessica. My mind must have slipped!
They cleaned a lot, complained about ants. It seems the Jessica vote-out will probably be 2-1 tonight. They have no clue about the double eviction planned and still think there's another week to the season past the finale date (9/18, I believe).
Their trivia questions they play instead of the blue liquid vortex need an editor. @@ CreateD, thank you!
As I write this up, all are in bed. But here's a profile screen cap I took of Jessica as she talked with Eric last night.
Here's the skinny on the house happenings last night:
Dick and Eric had another installment of their ongoing argument about the amount of dishes Eric washes. Eric thinks he's washed 6000 dishes this summer, Evel Dick scoffs at that amount.
Daniele would just as soon Eric not wash dishes because she doesn't think he gets them really clean.
Daniele thinks there will be a fan question on the show tomorrow and thinks there should be plenty of time for one. Heh. No time with a double eviction!
Zach talked about Jen not showering for a week.
Zach packed his bags to move out of the HOH Thursday. This is unlike Jessica who stayed sleeping in the room and didn't pack until well past the deadline to get out.
Daniele and Dick talked more about Jen.
Eric told Jameka he will definitely be voting for Jessica to stay. (America's Player?)
Jameka told him that she hopes that Jessica stays just so she can win HOH and get "them" out.
Eric and Jessica talked more about their wedding.
While in an indoor lockdown, something was set up in the yard. HOH?
Dick and Daniele went over various comps and house happenings in preparation for a memory-based comp. (Although they don't know if it will be such.)
Eric trashtalked Jameka to Daniele and Dick. (Personal maybe, but this does seem to be America's Player when added to what he told Jameka earlier.)
As the evening went on it became three separate groups -- Dick and Daniele, then Jameka, Eric, Jessica and mainly by himself and to bed early, Zach.
It ended up being an early night for them, all in bed by 3 AM their time.
While I watched and recorded the whole thing, I found the editing to manageable sizes and uploading is a bit daunting, so I'll give you a taste with a clip here. I'm sure someone with a lot more time than I have (and a faster system) will upload the whole thing. I'm a bit leery about copyright issues in uploading the whole hour myself, too.
The things she said which caught my interest:
She's a fan of Dick and Daniele, doesn't like Eric.
She's still friends with Will Kirby and has even made up with Rachel and, more recently, James.
She doesn't think she said anything during the POV comp which gives the HG any indications about how they're doing. She said she was less conversational with Eric and Jessica because they didn't talk to her.
She enjoyed flirting with Dick and thinks he has a charisma or charm about him when he's being nice.
She's not thrilled with the America's Player idea.
She heard a rumor when she was at CBS that Jen was packing her bags, but hadn't left sequester. She said they might all be in separate sequester apartments.
She thinks Jessica will leave tomorrow.
She says she's retired from Big Brother, but would love to do The Amazing Race.
She had dinner with Nick in Minnesota and thinks he's very nice.
Here's the clip I uploaded to YouTube. If you see the whole thing posted elsewhere or have questions, let me know!
Eric and Dick pose for the HOH camera. I don't think this shot will make the CBS site. Right now the Janelle chat is running on Feed 4. I'm recording and will upload it later!
Once again the houseguests have slept most of the day away. Right now they're in an indoor lockdown and something's going on in the backyard. They're hoping it's not an elaborate construction for tomorrow night's Head of House comp. I think it's either that (although it's way early) or they might be setting up the Janelle chat for tonight out there since CBS and RealNetworks are involved. I guess we'll see. In the meantime, I'll share some of the screen caps I've taken today.
Eric just mentioned the spit on the grass. Dick thinks it dries in the heat. @@
Daniele complained to her father about Zach, Jameka, Eric, Jessica, and her Dad. Move along, nothing to see here.
Jessica got out of bed long enough to do her hair. I find this frightening, but I couldn't tell you why. She's reminding me of the Bride of Frankenstein or someone of that ilk.
Dick got up. Dick went back to bed. Dick complained about others not cleaning to his standards.
Yet he thinks spit dries in the heat and isn't disgusting.
The show tonight here on the East Coast is going to start nearly a half-hour behind schedule due to the US Open. When it starts, I'll start a live-blogging post. Since I got hit by a porn spambot, I had to turn on word verification once again -- I apologize.
