Big Brother question

[MaineDem]

I find I have to check in with the show every so often. Wish I had better self-control but anyhow...

What I don't understand is why "America" makes it easy for Eric. I saw that the question last night was whether her should work to evict Jamika or Jessica. I assume the answer will be Jamika. Wouldn't having him try to evict Jessica really stir things up in the house?

Have any of "America's Choices" had him go against the grain, so to speak? Has he had to betray a loyalty?

Just wondering.

[Blue_In_AK]

1. I think the main time he had to go against the grain

was saving Dick and Daniele by forming an alliance with them a few weeks ago and kicking Dustin off. I don't believe that was originally his plan, but it's certainly worked out better for him, I would think.

I have to admit I had the same thought you did about how it would shake things up if he had to vote against Jessica.

My fave is Daniele. I think she's played the game very well (albeit with help from old dad).

[Duer 157099]

2. You know, this is almost a theological question

I would bet that those people who perceive of "God" as a protector and helper would be voting to make things easy on Eric, while those who think of "God" as someone who tests and challenges, would vote contrary to Eric's interest.

Because, really, "America" is playing the role of "God" in this scenario, handing down Executive decisions about how things have to be done.

The premise was supposed to be that "America's Player" would be playing, collectively, for America -- so, that America *should* instruct Eric to behave in a manner that is best for Eric/America.

But, I think we've all learned how dysfunctional "America" is when it comes to doing what's right or in our best interest.

But to answer your question: yes, America has had Eric do some foolish things, but when I saw him agreeing with America's choice, then I figured, eh, let him get what comes to him.

Do the evicted houseguests all stay together, and do they get to discuss what happened in the house? If they all start comparing notes, it makes it easier for them to decide on the final 2 -- it would be really better if they kept them all separated.

The only thing left on the show to look forward to is to see everyone's reactions when they learn why Eric has been doing what he's been doing. Most likely, though, we won't get to really see their reactions, except for a few seconds. Too bad.

This week sealed it for me, in terms of really disliking D&D, especially Daniele -- the way she suddenly sucked up to Zach was just utterly nauseating.

They are truly a boring bunch. I can't think of one of them who I'd care to meet/know (except Dustin, I liked him).

[Blue_In_AK]

3. I find it interesting how viewers have such different reactions

to the players. For instance, you liked Dustin, I couldn't stand him. You don't like Daniele, I think she's played the game brilliantly. Dick and Daniele may have been ruthless, but it's gotten them far in the game, which is the whole point, after all. In case you didn't watch tonight, it was a double eviction and Jessica and Eric both were sent out.

[Duer 157099]

4. Yeah, I saw that

The reason I so objected to what D&D did was that it wouldn't have made any real strategic difference if they had kept Jessica and Eric in (as they had promised, and has Jessica had shown good faith against her better judgement).

The past several days have really turned me against Daniele, not that I thought she was great anyway, but I thought she was ok, but not anymore. She's her father's daughter, to be sure. They are both snakes.