There are two different experiences, both called “Big Brother”.
One is the television show Big Brother, as the CBS producers present it to broadcast tv audiences, three times per week. But the other is what is actually going on in the Big Brother house; the experience of the house guests, unfiltered — or at least less filtered — by television editors.
Fetchland presents Ruining Big Brother. It’s less “spoiling” Big Brother and more pulling back the curtain, to ruin our collective illusions about reality television. Enjoy! Or better yet, recoil in horror…
Daily BB House Stats:
HOH – Bridgette
HOH Nominated – Tiffany, Paul
Roadkill Comp Winner – Frank
RK Nominated – Bronte
Veto Winner – TBD
Evicted – #1 Jozea #2 Victor
Battle Back challenge – Glenn, Jozea, Victor
22nd will be a special Battle Back episode of Big Brother
Have-Nots – Team Freakzoid: Nicole, Corey, Tiffany
Safe team this week – Category4: Frank, Michelle, Paulie, Bridgette
Team Big Sister: Da’vonne, Paul, Zakiyah
Team Category 4: Frank, Michelle, Paulie, Bridgette
Team Freakazoids: Nicole, Corey, Tiffany
Team Unicorn: James, Natalie, Bronte
July 8th brought the Roadkill competition as well as the divulgence of many secrets among Power Puff girly spies. Frank wins the Roadkill and nominates Bronte. After this “secret” nomination, Bronte continues her lecture series on Girl Power about how they have the numbers and that’s all she really cares about in this house and girls! girls! girls! etc. Luckily for her, it looks like Tiffany might go this week and not her. But the Spy Girl plan to get Paul out isn’t looking likely at this juncture. That guy’s spreading “friendship” like a California wildfire.
At the same time, Paul continues to deny that he voted Bronte out, so he’s the ONLY one truly keeping secrets totally to himself. Frank does keep his Roadkill win a secret from everyone but the 8Pack and (we know for sure) there are growing cracks in that Pack. After Frank put Bronte up on the block he plays a weird mind-game with Bridgette pretending not to know who won the Roadkill. She starts to doubt him as a result, evident in her later convo with Natalie where they discuss getting him out soon. It’s a deep Power Puff girl brand conversation in which they divulge secrets to each other (Bronte opened the secret floodgates earlier telling them she’s a mathematician) namely Natalie’s NFL cheerleader background and Bridgette’s doctor boyfriend. But the best part was when Natalie mentioned that she “loves James,” which we loved hearing.
Power Puff Secrets Divulged
Speaking of Natalie and James, they had a cute-ass phone call using the HOH and the London room telephones. During it they played that game where one of them (James) tells a secret but without actually technically saying anything. Thus, Natalie knows that Frank won Roadkill and was responsible for nominating Bronte. Natalie tries to warn Bridgette to watch out for Frank as a result. A refreshing part of this whole divulgence is when Bridgette admits that she can’t read people and needs Natalie’s help. It’s admirable that she’s so willing to accept her limitations and ask for help from a friend – refreshing in a house that’s usually teeming with macho bravado. Power Puff Girls high five!
Speaking of which, in the bathroom at around the same time, Paulie, Nicole, and Michelle discuss telling Bridgette how Frank was the Roadkill winner who put her up on the block. They’re including it in their future strategy in case Natalie or Bronte win the next HOH. So, they can still try to get Frank out no matter who wins it.
Meanwhile in our alleged “real world” outside the Big Brother house, Julie Chen did an interview for Entertainment Weekly in which she gave some familiar opinions about what’s been going on in the BB house this season. Click here to read: Julie Chen’s interview. The most significant comment she makes is that “these newbies aren’t sharp,” and we gotta agree with her. On the bright side, we love them anyway. There’s something lovely about each of these houseguests.
Here’s our latest pro-opinions of the current houseguests:
Bridgette: She says the funniest random stuff and (as we pointed out in this post) seems ultra-aware of her weaknesses.
Frank: Funny and friendly he’s here to stir the pot and play the game HARD. This keeps Big Brother interesting to watch.
Paul: Chill and kinda resigned now, he’s shifted from rock n’roll Rambo to a teddy bear with friendly banter getting baking lessons on the regular.
Tiffany’s awkward effect on a room
Tiffany: Her weirdness keeps peeps on their toes. An entire room of spines straighten upon her entry and they all creep toe-by-toe slowly away from her. Meanwhile Tiff’s just like tra la la la la.
Zakiyah: She’s beautiful and great at keeping her allies close and her mouth closed when it’s smart. Zak’s playing the game under the radar and it’s workin’ for her.
Nicole: The kindest BB player of all time, probably, and down-to-earth too. We love her gorgeous hair, of course, but when this one gets LIVID and says, “Bullcrap!” we just wanna hug it out with her.
Michelle: She loves Big Brother and that’s actually enough for us to love her on its own but Michelle’s also funny and random.
Corey: Of course, his looks certainly help him gain favor along with that sincere effort he made to fit his six foot five bod into a bumper car bed.
Paulie: This hard body babe is smart and sensitive too. One minute Paulie’s teaching Tiff about Neuro Linguistic Programming and the next he’s running after Da’vonne with a comforting hug.
Bronte: The Girl Power lecture series on repeat can get a old at times but it’s also refreshing to imagine a possible positive outcome after many many years of bro BB winners.
Natalie: It makes us happy to see her happy and flirting with James. She’s a hard workin’ self-starter out there IRL, raised by a single mom and a true blue sweetheart with integrity. We appreciate her positive energy too.
Natalie and James
James: Pranks aside, he’s endearing and kind even while genuinely out to win this game. We love his long talks with Natalie and his defense of Mama Day. Stay gold, Pony Boy.
Da’vonne: Yes, we saved our fav for last. She’s got the best facial expressions and the funniest quips in there. We hope she makes it all the way to the end.
Quotes:
During a random conversation about food Paul says, “The sardine business… I mean is it “booming”? I feel like it’s not”.
– Katherine Recap
