BB18: First Impressions -- Victor Arroyo

Victor Arroyo, age 25

I've read his bio on the CBS website and watched the Jeff interview on CBS All Access. Here are some facts and my first impressions on Victor:

• Another male hamster with a very nice smile.
• I had to get that out of the way.
• He's single and from Slidell, LA (although he claims New Orleans) according to his bio.
• He's Puerto Rican. BB might just have tied their record with the number of Hispanic folks from season one to now.
• His online bio makes him sound a bit of a male chauvinistic pig (to delve into past feminism chants). But he came across much better in the interview.
• He does seem to think he's all that and a bowl of jambalaya. 
• That said, in some ways, he does seem likeable.
• In the interview he thinks he can "manage" the BB house because he manages a staff of 14 at a gym.
• Um. I manage 90 currently and have managed more in my workplace. I don't even want to THINK of "managing" BB hamsters!
• He is looking at some things quite sensibly -- he knows he might be good in physical challenges because he lifts weights and exercises. But he doesn't run and thinks he might tire fast.
• Victor claims to be a fan of the show, but not a superfan. I'm always on the ledge about folks coming into the house who haven't delved into the live feeds. To me, they show the real show. He might be in for some surprises.
• I read elsewhere that he's tried out for the show before, but didn't make it. So, at least he isn't a recruit.
• He cooks. Yay.
• But does he wash dishes?
• He says he's open to a showmance, but his real goal is the half-million. 
• He thinks he's nice to everyone and hopes everyone likes him, but doubts all will.
• He has a stuffed Ernie (Sesame Street) that he'll miss.
• Okay ...
• I think he's going to be interesting on the live feeds (and eye candy, too). But I'm not sure if he's going to be a contender for the win.

Your thoughts on Victor?

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BB18: First Impressions -- Michelle Meyer

Michelle Meyer, age 23

I've read her bio on the CBS website and watched her Jeff interview on CBS All Access. Here are some facts and my first impressions of Michelle:

• Ah, we have a superfan in the house! She's watched the show, international BB versions and live feeds. She also says she's involved online with BB fan stuff.
• She's hoping to get out a shout-out or two on the live feeds. I doubt she'll shout out to us here on the blog. I don't think we know her.
• She hails from and still lives in Washington Township, Michigan.
• I have no clue where that is. I've been to Detroit if that counts.
• Not surprisingly, she's a huge Ian Terry fan.
• It seems like she wants to pattern much of her gameplay after his game -- laying low, taking punishments, being friendly, winning comps when needed. Now, she wants to appear weak, yet win comps. It's hard to do both.
• She's a dietician and seems quite concerned with healthy eating. Oh my. I guess she would recommend kale over chocolate chip cookies. I'm not sure I can deal with her ilk.
• Ahem.
• She does have a strategy, albeit based on Ian's for the most part. But, had she listened to advice from Ian, she'd know that you can't really have a set strategy -- you need to play to your own strengths and weaknesses and things can change so much in the house.
• She's single and not adverse to a showmance, but not seeking one.
• Michelle feels she might have a problem staying out of the drama in the house.
• Hey, I say drama makes the live feeds FUN. Go for it!
• I'm not sure if all will work out for her. Superfans can win it all or crash and burn. I think it wise that she doesn't plan to talk all the time about how much she really knows the game.

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BB18: First Impressions -- Jozea Flores

Jozea Flores, age 25

I've read his bio on the CBS website and watched his Jeff interview on CBS Access. Here are some facts and my impressions at a quick glance:

• Yet another BB newbie hamster and likely a recruit. He claims in the interview that he only got into the show last year. I doubt he's seen the live feeds ever although he knows they exist.
• He has great dimples trying hide under that scruff. He's a cutie with an awesome smile.
• Yet another not diverse age-wise, yet Latino hamster. He talks of his family in Puerto Rico.
• In his bio he was asked to give three adjectives to describe himself. He gave four. Don't bet on him for any counting competitions.
• He says in the interview that he's from New York City. But on the bio he's from Bridgeton, NJ and residing in Los Angeles, CA. Um. Okay.
• He thinks "nothing will be difficult living in the Big Brother house." Oh, silly newbie hamster. You know nothing, grasshopper. Perhaps you'll learn. Perhaps you'll crash and burn.
• Oh, jeez. He's a big Frankie Grande fan. 
• Maybe I should stop right now.
• But, I'll go on. I love misery.
• Jozea says he's a celebrity make-up artist.
• He thinks he's a "visual genius."
• He's single.
• He THINKS he has game. His answer to Jeff's question regarding winning and everyone hates him or losing and loved by all had him winning.
• From what I could see, he does look very fit and might do well in physical comps.
• That said, I'm not sure if he really knows how mentally stressful and shades of evil which make for Big Brother. I'm not sure he's got what it takes to dive into the depths of the madness ahead.

What do you think of Jozea from the brief bits we have?

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BB18: First Impressions -- Natalie Negrotti

Natalie Negrotti, age 26

I've read her bio on the CBS website and watched her Jeff interview on CBS All Access. Here are some facts and my first impressions of Natalie:

• Quasi-local to me, she lives in Franklin Park, NJ. She's originally from Venezuela, though. Yep, a Latina. Ohhh ... diversity speaks!
• Other than that, she's typical of the cutesy 20-something casting we see over and over again over the BB seasons.
• She's single as a Pringle. So she says in the Jeff interview.
• She also says she'll lie and deceive, but won't sleep with anyone. (But she is open to a showmance, just -- apparently -- wiser than to have sex on the live feeds.)
• She's seen very little of the show. I'm thinking RECRUIT by BB.
• Natalie lists her occupation as an "event coordinator." In her bio, she mentions she was a cheerleader for the NY Jets. (Or, is that NJ Jets?!?!)
• She wants to form a girls allowance ... er, alliance. She thinks three girls will be optimum.
• Sigh. Those plans usually fail.
• Her favorite hamster was Donny Thompson because he was so nice and genuine. I'll give her credit for that. But, remember, she's seen very few seasons. And, absolutely no live feeds.
• She thinks everyone will want to be in an alliance with her because she's so nice and so pretty. @@
• She thinks no one will realize how tough an adversary she can be because she's so pretty and girly. @@
• She can't live without her hair glitter and spray-on tan. Oh my. I don't think we're in for much in the way of intellectual conversations from Natalie, do you?
• I've really mixed feelings about Natalie. In some ways, in the Jeff interview and online CBS bio, she seems so oblivious as to what she's getting into. At other times, it's like she knows what it might take to win.
• Will she win it all? I kind of doubt it.

What do you think of Natalie based on what little we have?

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BB 18: First Impressions -- Paul Abrahamian

Paul Abrahamian, age 23

I've read his bio on the CBS Big Brother website. I've seen his video on CBS All Access. Here are some facts and my impressions:

• His faux-hawk and beard are perfectly coiffed. How long is that going to last in the house?
• He says he's a "clothing designer." I think I'd rather see what that huge tattoo is on his chest.
• He's single (for the last few months), hails from and currently resides in Tarzana, CA.
• He's a thrill-seeker. Well, that in and of itself, is only sort of good in the BB House. The idea of going on the show, that touch of fame (albeit fleeting and to a limited audience), the competitions ... all of those provide the adrenaline high for a thrill seeker. But, what's he going to do with all the down time they have?
• He's very into music. He better not be one who sings and makes the live feeds go to fish. I'm warning him right here and now ... don't sing! Don't hum. I don't even want you to whistle, kiddo!
• He wears a ton of rings in the Jeff interview. I hope he doesn't think that they would preclude him from washing dishes.
• Paul seems to think he can mentally "crack" practically anyone. Hmm.
• Yet, he doesn't really to have a strong urge to have more than fun in the house. He stated once in the interview that he wanted to win. However, when asked more directly about it, he went more along the adventurous fun aspect of being in the house. Will he be able to scheme? I don't know. 
• He thinks he can be sneaky and will use other peoples' weaknesses against them.
• But ... can he backstab and be truly underhanded? Is he going to be a real BB villain? I'm not getting that vibe from him, although I could be wrong.
• He claims to be a big fan of the show. I do believe he might be more of a fair weather fan. But, big fan? Nah. He didn't mention watching the live feeds at all. He only knows a bit of the show, methinks.  

What are your impressions of Paul?

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