The show is about to begin here on the East Coast. As it airs, I'll update this post with any major happenings. However, the real action is in the comments section! Please feel free to join in with your thoughts while having fun with friends. Late tonight my show review will be posted on TV Squad. And ... how about Zoetawny's blog logo for the season? Have I mentioned lately that she (and all of you) rock?
Special thanks goes to Margo for running the blog pool -- here it is!
**SURVIVOR POOL MATCH-UPS**Ashley - ChicMc, EstelleBen - gaylos, Karen in CABetsy - Donna in AL, SydneyBrett - Lars, TessaDave - Caroline, Laura in MissElizabeth - Nana in NW, txrednkgirlErik - Delee, RbennieJaison - Donna in FL, chrisJohn - Joe in NY, Kelly - Lisanne, MebLaura - DKNYNC, MLMarisa - Joanie, Terry in CAMick - Monty924, JackieMike - Lynn1, ZoetawnyMonica - PDXGranny, Natalie - Margo, Russell H - Becky, Jennasmom,Russell S - Sizzie, Shannon - Auntie Leigh, Yasmin - Laurie
Survivors ready? It looks like we have a good group of characters this season! Tonight's episode --
"The Puppet Master"
The castaways arrive in Samoa and are divided into tribes; each tribe must immediately select a leader, without speaking.
The tribes were already chosen for the opening --
Foa Foa and Galu (sp?), Foa Foa (with my man Mick) won reward.
Galu wins Immunity.
Argh! Evil Russell's evilness won out -- Marisa was voted out.
First, I'd like to thank everyone who's visited the blog this season, left comments, sent donations, birthday wishes and cards, consoled me on my personal loss this season ... you're all wonderful and you're what makes this blog a special place! Thank you!
Just because Big Brother is ending doesn't mean we end here. We'll be having blog parties and posts for Survivor, Amazing Race, and even touching on shows like Heroes and Lost. If there's enough interest in shows I might not watch, I'm always willing to set up a discussion post for folks to talk about those shows, too. I noticed we picked up some great new folks in the community this season and you're invited to stick around!
Without further ado ... let's get into the grand finale blog party!
Earlier today Kevin stole his colorful hoodie out of Natalie's luggage only to have her steal it back again. He finally gave in, but he really wanted that and it was his. Natalie shouldn't be wearing other people's clothes and then demanding to keep them. Low class, I say.
We've had dudes ...
We've had meltdowns ...
But it's now time to crown a winner ...
And, the winner is ... ROOFUS the Cat! Well, if the world was according to graphic artist Zoetawny and me, it would be!The show is about to start here on the East Coast. While this post will be updated with major events as the show airs, the real fun is in the comments! Everyone is welcome to join in! Lots of beverages, lots of snacks, and really comfy seats abound. Later tonight my actual show review will be posted over at TV Squad.
9:20 PM - Still recaps, rehashing, and last ditch scheming.
9:40 PM ET - Still no real news. Jury has been quibbling.
Jordan wins the final HOH in a tiebreaker!
She evicts Kevin. It's Natalie an Jordan in the final two.
The voting is complete, but not revealed yet.
JORDAN HAS WON BB11!!!
Four votes needed for the win ...
Key order --
America - Jordan
Jessie - Jordan
Lydia - Jordan
Russell - Natalie
Jeff - Jordan
Michele - Jordan
Kevin - Natalie
Jeff won the 25 grand as America's favorite HG.
Their last full day and their last night in the Big Brother house. It's special, it's bonding ... and we had the first banner plane of the year (other than Zoetawny's). Here are the events from inside that Big Brother House of Loquacious Lollygaggers:
- They got up early -- before noon, even.
- Kevin, alone, went through rehearsing his plea to the jury. He used three phases -- 1. let stronger personalities like Jessie create targets for themselves, 2. backstab Jeff to make his big move, 3. win comps.
- He's also determined to work in the first BB win by a gay/lesbian angle in there.
- Natalie's fear of bugs has her afraid to sit on the backyard couches. Good. Let her stand for the rest of her life.
- I apologize. That was mean.
- As they were in the backyard, all of a sudden there was Beatles music -- it was a line from "Martha My Dear" -- "Hold your head up, you silly girl, look what you've done." Very odd. I hope they were referring to Natalie!
- Then ... look, up in the sky! It's a banner plane! And cut the feeds.
- Kevin was pointing, but no one seemed to read what the banner said.
- At least that's what they said.
- They talked about what they're wearing for the finale. Kevin doesn't want to go out looking like a straight boy.
- Natalie critiqued all of his choices.
- Natalie told Kevin that if he doesn't take her to the final two, he has no chance of winning.
- She also pressured him again ... and again ... and again.
- Jordan refused to wash pans Natalie dirtied. Natalie is not a dishwashing kind of gal and Jordan is tired of it.
- Jordan thinks America loves Jeff, not her. She would pay bills with any winnings.
- Jordan still has Kevin and Natalie wondering which one she'd take if she wins the last part of the comp. In private, she's told each of them she's taking them.
- I'm not sure either. I hope it's Kevin just because I'd rather Natalie not get the second place prize.
- I know. I'm being mean again.
- They did some packing. Jordan would like to take the leftover food home if they weren't going to do anything but throw it out.
- Natalie told Jordan that Kevin told her he'd better win or she (Natalie) is going home.
- Natalie tried to defend herself from any underhanded moves by blaming them on Jessie.
- Jordan and Kevin kept questioning Natalie about her actions. She kept throwing Jessie under the bus.
- They're all asleep as I post this. It really looks like Kevin is trying to distance himself from Natalie a bit. He's being more outspoken with her. But it could be wishful thinking on my part as I want a Kevin/Jordan final two.
As promised, here's part two of my Survivor Samoa castaways quick takes. If you missed the first ten, you can catch up here or by using the Survivor tag for the blog. Without further ado ... 
Laura: A wife of 21 years and a grandmother. Ah, so she's my age! Er ... 39? Laura is Hawaiian. I assume that's why there's a flower in her hair. She's not going to San Francisco, she's going to Samoa. She's a conservative Christian. With the exception of Vecepia, I can't think of a conservative Christian I've really enjoyed on the show. We'll see. 
Marisa: Here's your country girl next door, raised on a farm with eight siblings. You know, of the women I've written about, she might do best at surviving the actual elements. She isn't all about the farm -- she's spent time abroad. I'm not getting much other than the girl has spunk from her bio. I'll have to see if she can get along with the people game part of the show. 
Mick: The moment I saw the name "Mick," I figured there would be a Mike. I bet Mick is a Mike. No one is Mick unless they're Jagger or a mouse. How come my doctors never look like him? I think I might just like the guy -- someone who says they'll buy a vacuum cleaner and pay off their student loans sounds much better than sob stories or silver platters to me.
Mike: And here's our Mike. My caption cuts it off, but he's got this long braided thing going on with that goatee. He lost thirty pounds to go on the show, but I'm wondering how he'll do out in the elements. It sounds to me like the only thing on his side for the win is that he's a huge fan of the show who has watched every year. I get the feeling I'll like him but he'll be picked off early. I hope I'm wrong about the early part.
Monica: She's going to miss partying, clubbing, and lunches with her friends. If she wins, her first purchase will be a designer purse. Now, don't get me wrong -- I respect her academic achievements. But I don't think I'll like her. They mention Parvati in her bio. I didn't like her. Prove me wrong, Monica.
Natalie: Uh-oh. That name is a bit tainted for me due to the Natalie on BB11. Ill try to get over that ... sort of like a bad dream. This Natalie is touted as a Southern Belle, a term which could never be apropos for BB11 bad dream girl. She sounds like she might be determined and scrappy enough to do well. 
Russell H: This is the Evil Russell from the promos. I think that's going to automatically label the other Russell as the Good Russell and give him a larger fan base. I don't like this man. He's a wealthy man, yet refused to replace a missing tooth. I don't know, I wouldn't be surprised if he shot a man in Reno just to see him die. He's mean, he's a bully. I hope he gets the boot quickly, but I fear he won't. 
Russell S: Ah, the Good Russell. Son of a steelworker in Pittsburgh, he's made something of himself. He's been poor, he seems to have ideals and morals. I don't know if he living off the land while shivering experience, but he might do well. He has a sense of humor -- he said he'd cut off his dreads if he wins. 
Shannon: Here we might have our Mad Dog ... a younger version and an ex-Marines sergeant, not a cop. Mullet and all, I think we're going to have a character on her hands. Unlike the last female castaway with a mullet, I get the tough cookie vibes from Shannon.
Yasmin: Sassy Yassy, eh? Not sure if traditional sass might be the best strategy for a win. She says she has a know-it-all attitude which may rub people the wrong way, but she doesn't care. I say she must not care about the million if she doesn't expect to rein in her attitude. The future will tell.
