The excitement on Dan's face in this screen cap I took last night says it all. Too long for two people to be in the house with nothing to do. Here's the rundown from inside the Big Brother House of Non-Events:
- Ted was the most exciting houseguest. I think he'll be looking for a SAG contract and hear he's hired a fashion designer for his wrap party wardrobe.
- Dan and Memphis slept until well past 11:00 AM their time yesterday.
- Dan still didn't get up until BB woke him up at noon.
- Dan is positive McCain is leading in the polls.
- They played badminton without a net, then Dan napped some more.
- Memphis told Dan he thinks it's his fault that Jerry offered him the shirts he didn't want. (Jerry offered him his not cut-off sleeve shirts when he was packing.)
- Dan worried if anything he did might result in getting fired from his job at St. Mary's.
- Memphis was upset that there was no Craig Ferguson appearance this week.
- BB gave them a Japanese dinner.
- They played cards and called it an Olympic event.
- They played beer pong.
- Dan put a box of Tampax on Memphis' bed. Oh, the hijinks!
- They're asleep as I post this.
I want to thank everyone for the birthday wishes! I spent the afternoon and into the evening in Manhattan, mostly at the Feast of San Gennaro. I haven't been to the feast in years. Alas, it's become more generic since the days when the mob used to run it. But I like street fair food anyway. I brought home a half of a sausage, onions and peppers sandwich, a fried Oreo, and chocolate-covered strawberries. (Clicking on the image will enlarge it.)
Ow, I hurt. Stairs, walking, go to an escalator in the Port Authority building and it's not on! Ack. Walk, walk, walk some more. Deal with subway station stairs. And, I didn't bring my cane. So I'm here with my leg elevated and ice on the knee. But I'll be fine -- I just gave it a really good work-out. It's better than pre-surgery!
Regarding the Internet MySpace thief -- that page address is http://www.myspace.com/bigbrotherwatcher -- anyone frequenting that page is more than welcome to leave a nasty message about my work being plagiarized. And, feel free to let the world beware!
If you want to see some good accounts of Ike, check out Sydney's blog! I was so relieved to hear that she and others in the path of Ike fared okay.
As for the Big Brother live feeds, it looks like I didn't miss much at all. BORING! Now, if they had fisticuffs or something, there would be something to report.
Thanks again, everyone!
This is about as exciting as it gets. They played cards, played beer pong, fed Ted the spider. Dan got in trouble for singing. BB kept spouting trivia at them. Really a lot of nothing.
The show is on a delay here. I won't be live-blogging it per se when it starts as tonight's show isn't a normal episode. It will be clips, previously unseen bits, and such. However, I'm opening this show post for folks to discuss the happenings in comments. I may have a comment or two of my own ... once the show starts, that is.
Finally, at 8:44, we're ready to start the show.
I like the change in how they're introducing the clips with Memphis and Dan reminiscing.
My latest live feeds post is up over on TV Squad. It's a few hours behind, but it's not missing much. The only other thing of interest is that Michelle told Dan about how nice the jury house is -- pool, tennis court. And she also told him that they got gift baskets. At least this is what Dan is telling Memphis.
I hope they eventually change the amount of days that the final two spend alone in the house. The only thing of interest is the jury questioning -- blocked to the feeds. That happened last night. What are they going to do for four days? The jury has it worse -- after the questioning, they will all be individually sequestered and not able to discuss the vote until Tuesday (if I'm understanding that right):
- BB gave them a bocce ball set and a kit to make their Renegades tie-dyed t-shirts.
- After the jury questions period, Dan seems to be very worried about getting Renny's vote.
- Dan also made a reference that "He has to get either April or Ollie's vote and he never said a word to them."
- Memphis thinks the vote is a toss-up and a lot will depend on whether April and Ollie vote as a block or not.
- Memphis also said he doesn't think he'll get Michelle's vote as Dan took her on the trip.
- Apparently Renny asked Memphis what he did for her in the game and he told her "nothing."
- Dan doesn't think Keesha is going to forgive Memphis. But Memphis said it was like firing someone -- as a friend it bothered him, but he had to do it.
- Dan told Memphis that Michelle badmouthed him (Memphis).
- Dan told Memphis about his computer work side business and how he makes money from websites and creating sites for small businesses.
- Memphis says that no matter if he just wins the 50 grand, he wants to invest $25,000 in the Renegades clothing business. Wait until he finds out that the 50 is more like 25 after taxes!
- They're both asleep as I get this posted.
Well, it's down to the Renegades. It's only slightly more interesting in the house than when Jerry was there. Jerry's voice droned on and put me to sleep. At least Dan and Memphis have more animation in their voices. But it's all very predictable conversation-wise:
- They talked about how smart they are.
- They talked about questions the jury might ask them.
- They talked about how they'll invest their fortunes.
- They talked about how mad Jerry might be at Dan.
- They gave shout-outs to the Internet.
They went to bed early (for them). They're still sleeping off the big meal BB gave them now.
The show has started here on the East Coast. This post will be constantly updated as it airs. Mind you, there WILL be typos since I'm paying more attention to my television than to my monitor. Everyone is welcome to jump in with their thoughts and reactions in the comments -- bring snacks and beverages and your comfy chairs!
Recap. recap, Michelle, veto. Upset Keesha, Dan using the betrayal to his advantage, Memphis sent her packing. Three part battle for final HOH starts ... finally to the opening -- Julie has on a dark short sleeved dress.
It's On a Wing and a Prayer. Dan tells Memphis he made a good game move and we see Keesha voted off again. "This is the first time someone actually did what they promised to do for me," says Jerry of Memphis. Memphis tells us that they stand a better chance against Jerry. Dan tells us he told Keesha to finish it in regard to Micchelle's vote. Dan's comments were staged and Jerry believes it. And he does.
Jerry's down quickly. Dan tells us the plan was for Memphis to fall sometime soon after. Memphis tells us that he thinks Dan was overplaying the card and would make it too obvious. He doesn't go down as quickly as planned. But he finally goes down and Dan wins part one of the final HOH.
Jerry tells Memphis, "I want to thank you for today." He tells us there's a nice side to Memphis and he didn't get a chance to enjoy it before. Then it's to Memphis and Dan scheming. Dan says Memphis HAS to win heat two.
Returning to Julie -- Jerry and Memphis must duke it out in round two. Dan comes to call them with boxing gloves. Memphis is out first == 10 round fight to the finish They have to knock out the cut outs in the right order leaving up the HOH and the two nominees in each of the ten rounds. Jerry is confused by week three. He keeps saying "I'm so lost" throughout. Memphis is concerned with his time. Memphis time - 8:35, Jerry -- 51:22. Jerry "I'm totally ashamed and embarrassed."
Dan and Memphis do their Renegades dance and we get to see Jerry's underwear.
Julie talks to the three. Jerry says when he fell in the pool, his brain got waterlogged. He says he feels maybe-=maybe not, it will be their choice. Memphis - hard to choose between Jerry and Keesha, hardest ever. Dan -- Less than a week away, how has the mood changed? Dan says more fun, almost smell the half-=million in the air.
Keesha goes to sequester -- did she follow through with threat to turn them against Mempshis. Renny tells us it sucks, "we're losers and that's why we're here." Michelle is ready to rat out Dan for the luxury. Keesha shocks Michelle by mentioning the trip first. They watch the DVD. April sees right through Dan and Memphis. Renny said she told her all along. Finish it dan to Keesha. Keesha sees through Dan, but says he's a great player -- he's trying to get her vote, Michelle's and others. Find out how you can help your favorite juror (RENNY!) win $25,000 -- probably will be up on website later.
Time for part three -- in a few moments. How the juror completed the statement, two choices.
Libra change alliance or behavior -- alliance Dan one point
April coasted under radar - jerry or Memphis - Memph gets point
Michelle best stretgic - me winning hoh and revenge/backdooring me - both right
Ollie fatal arreo - trusting dan, letting heart get into the game - heart - both wrong
Renny - moment irritate -jerry dentures, Jessie punk - Jerry - Dan right, lead by one point
Keesha - uncomfomtable moment - birthday, or evict night - Dan got it right.
Dan wins the third part. Dan has surprised us before, does he have one more trick up his sleeve? To commercial.
They give speeches -- Jerry, apologizes, played game strong,
Memphis -- Wild ride, put me on the block twice, find out if they're a true renegade or not.
Dan tells them that he hopes he's as strong at 75, but evicts Jerry. It's the two renegades for the end game.
House footage -- the bandanas are on their wrists.
Julie talks to Jerry -- "I'm not sure if it wasn't even planned." Heh. Did Dan make a mistake. Jerry thinks he made a big mistake as he's the deciding vote. Who best player or settle personal score. Goodbye messages -- No hard feelings, heck of a job, something to look to. Memphis -- see you as a friend.
Last hurrah for Jerry? I'm proud, I'm 75, did myself and family proud, blah, blah.
Julie tells us how we can help a jury member -- America's Vote -- favorite juror $25,000
My latest live feeds report is live over on TV Squad. Please join us for the live-blogging post I'll be doing here for tonight's live show -- it will be in motion at 8 PM ET. Snacks and beverages should be shared.
I want to thank those blog readers who shared their memories and thoughts of 9/11 in the comments of my previous post. I should have put this up earlier, but I had to go out for my weekly blood draw. The tragedy of 9/11 hits very close to home for me -- my company lost seven people, I lost friends, neighbors, and a relative. Life drastically changed in the city and here in the commuting towns in the Greater NYC Metropolitan area. I can still recall the acrid smoke smell which drifted in the air here and my view of the skyline is forever changed. I do wish the politicians would quit bickering about the memorial and just get it up.
This is a photo I shot of the weekly war protest in front of the Shaker building where I live in NJ --
And this is why we should never forget -- the future. I met this little girl in Central Park the week before the attacks. No, I don't know who she is and she's surely changed by now. But in the eyes of a child, things have to change.
Okay, so Memphis won part two of the HOH comp and he'll face Dan in the final heat. Their plan is for Memphis to throw the comp to Dan so it will be Dan voting out Jerry. Since Memphis already alienated Keesha, at least Jerry will still think he wasn't betrayed. It's boring in the house now with the three of them, it should get even worse when it's down to two. Here's what happened after the comp ended:
- Dan was so antsy to get out into the yard that I was almost ready to call Allison Grodner and demand they let him out. Sheesh.
- As for the comp, there were cut-out figures of the houseguests. Jerry thinks the producer of the comp was getting tired of him for taking too long (51 minutes).
- Once released into the yard, Dan found odd things like balls (one in the pool and another on the patio), juice boxes, and coconut.
- Ted the spider was there, along with his girlfriend Debbie the spider. Now Jerry is into them even more than Memphis and Dan.
- But when Dan went through the trash and found the cheat sheets for putting the comp together, the feeds were blocked.
- Dan wanted to get the flag set up for 9/11.
- It's apparently a cool night in California.
- Dan and Memphis have delusions about how famous the Renegades are. They're sure someone has already stolen the domain name for their proposed clothes line. @@ I'm sorry, but neither of them are fashion plates!
- At one point when Jerry was in the Diary Room, Memphis asked Dan to get his cross and swear that he won't double-cross him if he throws the comp.
- So Memphis is leery, eh? I think Dan himself is a bit leery if Memphis were to win the final HOH.
- Memphis told Dan that if he betrays him, he'll cut his head off. Yeah, sure.
- Then Memphis suggested they just "rock it" -- no throwing the comp on either side, Jerry is going to end up knowing anyway. Hmmm...
- Jerry talked about his medications and going to the VFW once a week.
- Both Dan and Memphis tossed and turned a lot -- probably excited about today's events. But all are sleeping now.
Since the application is online now at the CBS site, I thought I'd have some fun with a part of it. You're welcome to supply your answers, too!Section IV: Your Chance to be Creative53List the three adjectives that best describe you.Loquacious, cantankerous, intelligent 54If you could hold any political office, what would it be and why?Why would I want to do that? Hmmm ... nope, don't want to, thank you anyway.55aWhat is the accomplishment you are most proud of?Still being alive and yet crazy after all these years. That and the fact I don't end sentences with prepositions much these days.55bWhat are you most ashamed of, either now or in your past?I'm too ashamed to say. 56Describe your perfect day.When I've got no deeds to do, no promises to keep, I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep ... and feelin' groovy.57Who is your hero and why?Spider-Man. Because he can do anything a spider can. Duh. 58List three (3) items you would take with you into the Big Brother house if allowed and why.My privacy, my sanity, and my cat. I'm a private person, I need my mind, and my cat would freak out without me. 59Have you ever been to a nude beach? If so, what was it like?No, but I think that most of the people on nude beaches are probably the types who should be clothed ... heavily. 60Finish this sentence: “My life's motto is…”"Gotta make the donuts." 61What would you do if “Big Brother” made you famous?Become an eccentric recluse. 62What types of people would you choose to have living with you in the “Big Brother” house?Intelligent but not pompous, people who don't cuss every other word, people without loud or shrieking voices. 63What types of people would you NOT choose to live with you in the house?Gypsies, tramps, and thieves. 64What would irritate you about living in a house with about a dozen other people?The dozen other people. 65What do you think would be the most difficult part of living in the “Big Brother” house? Explain.The dozen other people. Lock me alone in a house for three months and I'd be fine. 66Which past “Big Brother” houseguest did you like the most? The least? Explain.The best - Dr. Will. He was fun to watch on the feeds. The least - Jerry. He's not interesting, stares off in space a lot, wears those horrible cut-off sleeves, and has a vile mouth. 67Do you have a strategy for winning “Big Brother”?Lock myself in the bathroom until all the others vow in blood that they won't vote me out and they will vote for me to win in the end. 68Aside from the cash prize, what do you hope to gain from winning “Big Brother”?Um, public humiliation? 69A recurring theme on “Big Brother” is “expect the unexpected.” How would you handle “the unexpected?” Are there any possible twists on the show that would be particularly challenging for you to handle?I'm fine with "expect the unexpected." A possible twist which would be challenging would be if my long deceased evil 6th grade teacher showed up and berated me. Yes, I still carry a grudge. 70Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about yourself and why you think you'd make a great Big Brother participant and housemate? Try to differentiate yourself and be creative!I will not run if nominated and if elected, I will not serve.
The feeds just returned. Memphis won the second part. So, it will be Memphis and Dan in the final part.
My latest live feeds report is up over on TV Squad. Right now the feeds have been blocked for a few hours -- I believe the second part of the HOH comp is going on. I'll let you know when I know.
Oh my gosh ... there is almost nothing happening outside of eating and napping in the house today. They're on indoor lockdown. Memphis and Dan briefly teamed up to talk HOH comp questions while Jerry was in the shower. In lieu of any real news, I'm going to give you the video of Keesha with Julie Chen on The Early Show.
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Aw, a boy and his balsa wood airplane. Ain't it just too adorable? Here's the latest from the Big Brother House of Marine Renegades:
- Memphis and Jerry talked about the problems they had hanging onto the ropes the way they had to in the comp.
- Jerry thinks they should have had handles. @@
- Dan and Memphis briefly talked -- they don't want Jerry to see them talking together until after the second part of the HOH comp.
- Dan talked to Jerry about how much he likes and misses Keesha.
- Having heard Julie say the finale is Tuesday, Jerry doesn't know why they'd drag the show out with the final two alone in the house so long. He's got a point there.
- Dan played with two ping pong balls and his wooden airplane.
- Jerry sucked up to Memphis telling him how much he admired how he was playing the game although they got off to a rough start.
- Memphis told him he respected him, too. Sure.
- Dan wants Memphis to convince Jerry to throw the second part of the HOH. Memphis isn't sure Jerry will do it.
- As Jerry and Memphis drilled each other on practice questions, the BB voice told them that kerosene lanterns are good to have when you're camping.
- All are asleep as I post this.
My show review post is up at TV Squad and there will be a special live feeds HOH comp update up there soon. The latter isn't much more informative than what you had here, but I had to get it up there, too.
Multi-tasking is so much fun! Thankfully, the BB house will be quiet tonight. But now you know why I've been quiet in comments.
Zoetawny caught 'em dealing in the house! The show has started here on the East Coast and this entry will be updated as it airs. Comments, as always, are welcome! We're recapping right now.
Jerry made play for Memphis' vote. So Dan and Memphis scheme. Memphis says he'll be happy to send Jerry out the door. Dan says they're only safe if they win the veto. Julie has a nice pink slinky top and black slacks tonight.
Dan and Michelle's island giveaway, will it change her mind or seal his fate? (Michelle last said she wanted to do him bodily harm.) He notices gas is going down as they go by a station, he loves his helicpter trip. Over water, worried about Michelle.
She reacts well, surprised, but well. He prays. Anything I can use to win this game, I'll do -- says Dan. Michelle isn't sure to believe him or not and tells him she thinks he's working on a vote from her.
He tells her that the four all knoew and she thinks it does put thinkgs in perspective for her. When he asks if she thinks if he has any chance of winning, she tells him no. She does say if it's down to him and Memphis, she'll work on it.
Stairway to Veto -- We've seen this kind of comp before. They go up a step for each correct answer putting the answers in one step at a time. I have no vested interest in winning this competition - Dan. He says he might bring back the art of the throw. Dan is deliberately slowing down so that Memphis will win and have the blood on his hands.
Memphis wins!
Jerry says he needs Mmephis to save him, but doesn't trust him. Keesha says she needs Memphis to honor his word more than ever. Dan and Memphis do their little Renegades dance handshake.
Dan wants to make a plan which will almost guarantee they get to the final two. They're leaning towards keeping Jerry in another week because they think he's weaker than Keesha. Keesha is taking the probability of being put up on the block okay until Memphis says "At least you didn't unpack."
Ah, her epiphany is coming. She knows they're going to evict her ... she goes to the HOH room and directly confronts them about evicting her. Memphis can't even look at her. She says she can tell by the look on their faces. She wants to be told beforehand. When she says "you guys" Dan protested. She says the person who votes her out won't get her vote.
Memphis goes to her. She shuns him. "Are you going to at least tell me or tell me why?" "I just said I'm sorry." She cries. She goes after him crying. Dan just sits there. As she rants, Memphis looks miserable, almost like he's going to cry himself. Dan looks like he's scheming in his mind.
Dan goes and works on her, tells her he's trying to find a way to keep her.
Julie checks in -- shows film of gorilla at luxury comp - monkey business. They all laugh at the Jessie reveal. Keesha said she wouldn't have been as giddy had she known. Memphis - fruitless exit? No idea, but had to guess something. Congrats, Dan - trip? Awesome -- helicopter, private island, lifetime experience. Jerry - 4th time on the block, he says he's made an offer to buy the house.
Live veto meeting -- Memphis with no speeches from Jerry, uses it to save himself, Keesha goes up. Jerry: Great ridde, honored. Keesha wants to say nothing to Memphis but thanks Dan for being there for her the last few days. (Dan's ploy worked.) Memphis says the decision wasn't easy - business plan - evicts Keesha. She hugs Jerry and Dan. He gives her something with a message at the bottom. Finish it? Hmmm.
In the house, Dan still plays the Mad at Memphis card. Julie asked Keesha what Dan said -- she said he took Michelle on the trip. All the toy says is HOT on the bottom. Memphis? Shocked, figured it out because Jerry was too calm. She says she thinks Memphis was scared Dan would take her to the end.
Goodbyes -- Soprry, only thing which made sense for me, forgive me. Jerry: Your alliance wasn't good to the end. Dan: If Memphis sent you home, I tried to keep you. She admits Memphis is playing the game.
Part One of three part HOH -- Wing and a Prayer -- They're wing walkers balancing on planes. Wind, elements, they have ropes to steady themselves and helmets. The winner of this round advances to the final round and the other two duke it out during the second round. Winner of the second round then goes up against winner of first.
Julie will be back live Thursday for final HOH, Sunday never before scenes show, Tuesday live finale.
My latest live feeds report is up over on TV Squad.
Remember -- tonight's show is at 8 PM ET/PT, not at 9:00! I'll have the live-blogging post up here then. Bring snacks, beverages, male strippers , and your comments! Now, I did cross off those male strippers, didn't I? I try to run a PG-rated blog here!
