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Post by Penn Badgley on Jan 10, 2011 20:09:47 GMT -5
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So last round I vented on Lindsay, but this round my wrath turns to Dianna. When she posted in the Reward challenge that she didn't have the time or attention span to bother with it, I wanted to punch her. Really. If you don't have the time or attention span, then why sign up? For realllllzzzzz. That bitch pissed me off. She's lucky that I was somewhat reserved in my response to her. I wanted to vent in that thread, but instead I was slightly snarky with a bit of bitch factor.
And then, to top it off, when she finally realizes she's gonna get a strike, she goest and makes a thread in her DR to do the challenge, and her first post is something along the lines of "so what do I post here?"
What? Are you REALLY that dumb? Isn't she supposed to be a genius in Mensa or something? Bitch, it's NOT that hard. I know that my challenges are usually full of explanation and can be overwhelming, but I'd rather answer all the questions than leave holes in my explanation. Whatever.
Now that I've ranted I feel a lot better, but please. Why didn't they just vote her out last round and let Noah strike out on his own. Pathetic.
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Moving on, I was somewhat surprised to see Bradley win the HoH. He submitted a few minutes late, but he attempted to contact me via Chris Pine, so it was all cool. I wasn't surprised with his nominees, but I do feel bad for Britney. She does seem to want to be here. Bad luck and internet problems landed her on the nomination seat.
On a positive note, I'm glad to see Lindsay posting hardcore in the reward. While I don't always understand her motives, and I think she can have a horrible attitude at times, her activity cannot be questioned at all.
Back to the topic of Bradley and the nominees, I was happy to see Christie go up. I really hope that Britney comes down though and Dianna goes up in her place.
That's all I have to say for now. The whole Dianna issue sucked the energy out of me in wanting to vent.  |
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Post by Penn Badgley on Jan 11, 2011 22:08:49 GMT -5
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Ok, so I'm like EXHAUSTED right now, but there's a lot I want to write, so I am just getting it out here before I forget.
First up, let's talk about Sandra, Kate, and Christie and their efforts in Reward 2. Well, Sandra came to me and explained that she didn't read that 3 was the minimum and that she's been trying to appear weak which is why she only posted once. Ok, I respect that, but still. Read the rules carefully! The fact that she seems very into the game though, I forgive her. It was a legit mistake, and I've made plenty of those already.
As for Kate. Not sure what her problem was. I like her too, but this is her 2nd strike. I dunno about her anymore. She was online for this challenge, so I'm not sure why she only posted 2 times. Another overlooking of the rules? Or maybe a last minute emergency came up. Who knows. But she's close to getting auto-evicted. I hope she picks it up because I really do like her.
And then there's Christie. While her outrage at her nomination cracked me up, because really, it was totally deserved, I was pissed that she epic failed this reward challenge. Yes, she did the minimum requirement, but she failed completely. This girl is REALLY doing the bare minimum, and then she thinks her nomination is undeserved? What game are you playing hun? This isn't a nursing home. We know you look young, but that 56 year old mind of yours is delusional. I really hope she goes home this round.
Then we have Mike, who found 3 keys now and unlocked Chest 2. He's the first one to get a chest. Go Mike! He's definitely playing a strong game. We'll see how long it takes for his "threat" target to appear though. It's only a matter of time.
Also, Mike told Sean where the key was, but the chest is already unlocked. Lol at that. Mike is using the keys to earn trust now. But what happens when Sean realizes the chest has been claimed? Mike will be ousted as having used the key for leverage if Sean is smart enough to realize. Good move, but it might catch up with Mike. Poor Sean is so excited though. Will be interesting to see how that plays out.
Finally, we have the Britney/Nicki vs Bradley drama that I'd like to discuss. Apparently Britney and Nicki are TOTALLY pissed at Bradley. I do feel bad for Britney. While I understand why Bradley nominated her, she really wants to be in this game. If she goes over Christie, I'll be mad, though it's probably the better option for some of the other houseguests. I see Christie having dug her own grave. Either way, Britney and Nicki will be coming after Bradley if both of them survive this week.
Notes on PoV. YES there is a random element to it, but it's not ENTIRELY random. I hate when people just blow these comps off for being random. TALK TO PEOPLE! Sociability is part of the game. Yes, people may not give you their exact vase number, but you might pick up some valuable information. Luck is part of almost any game, especially ORGs. If you don't pair some strategy with your luck though, you are not doing anything to make your luck better. That's my opinion. As a challenge whore, I HATE luck challenges too. But rather than complaining about them or writing yourself off, try your best to change your own luck. Geez!
I feel like this is becoming a rant thread more than blog, but what can you do? Lol. With that said, I AM enjoying the game a lot. And I think that it has a lot of potential. This is only Round 2 after all.  |
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Post by Blake Lively on Jan 12, 2011 13:09:37 GMT -5
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EVERYONE BLAKE'S EARLY GAME PREDICTIONS Prediction Placement: Makes Jury [Top 8] Adam is really showing that he here to play the game with his ballsy move to try to backdoor Mike. He knows Mike is going to be a tough competitor to get out later in the game. Even though it’s probably not going to work and some people feel differently about Adam now; I commend him for at least trying to make a bold move especially this early in the game. He is for sure one of the players to watch out for. I think he will do well, but unless he tries to figure out a better way to get people on his side to help him with his big moves, he might not go to the end.[/center] Prediction Placement: Pre-Jury [Top 10]If one word could sum up Bradley's reign of HoH, it would be FAIL. Even he is realizing it. When you are HoH you can't make everyone happy and that is what Bradley was trying to do, but in the end it turned most of the house against him. This HoH win could have cost Bradley the game because I feel he was in a good position before winning HoH. Unless he can fix the damage he caused with some of his relationships in the house, he has set himself up as a target in the next rounds. He is seen as a threat and not trustworthy. And when you are playing Big Brother, that's two strikes against you. So his days are numbered before the jury phase of the game starts if he can't turn things around. Prediction Placement: End Game [Final 4]Britney came out of her nomination in a postivie light I believe. She did exactly what she needed to do and had Kate save her with the veto. It shows that she has a lot of supporters out there. Right now a lot of players see her as somebody they want around rather than a target and if she keeps this up, I see her going really far. Will it be enough to win the game? Probably not, but there will be plenty of opportunties to step her game up in the future. Prediction Placement: Soon To Be Evicted [Top 13]GRRRR.... I am really kicking myself for choosing Christe over train-wreck Lindsay for our Fantasy League. Christie should write a book about " What TO DO if you want to be evicted." She would be on the New York Times Best Sellers list in no time. It is no secret that she will probably be the next evicted... atleast she attempted to start the house's first public fight, though nobody else really wanted to play. She gets an F for trying and failing. I know I am a bit harsh on her... but I'm still bitter that I picked her for my team. Prediction Placement: Pre-Jury [Top 12]Dianna is two things that I despise as a player. Annoying and boring. At first she seemed to have potential but after she proved that she was a bigger complainer than Lindsay was... in her case OUT IN THE OPEN, and not just in her DR... she lost a lot of respect from me. She may last a few more rounds because people probably have forgotten she is there but she can't slide by through the entire game, or atleast I hope not anyways.  Prediction Placement: Makes Jury [Top 9]I have come to the conclusion that Drew is my guilty pleasure in this game or so to speak. I have been watching Tower Prep and I have a huge crush on the actor. But besides that, I beleive that Drew the player has a lot of heart for this game. He may not be the smartest crayon in the box of Starz but I commend him for atleast trying and NOT COMPLAINING. I feel as though others will use him but when they find no use for them, they will throw him to the side like trash. Too bad... what a waste of a face.  Prediction Placement: End Game [Final 4]I know I am bias when I look at Johnny as a player because I have played with him before. And being one of his closests allies before, I know what he is capable of. And if things do go his way, I feel sorry for the other houseguests. He is everything a host wants in a player and more. I will be really shocked if he doesn't atleast make it to the final 4. If these players were smart, they would get rid of him. It would be smartest thing they could do, but probably wont... they never do. Prediction Placement: End Game [Final 4] Again I am probably being bias but who doesn't kick butt when their name is Kate? She seems to have been a focal point one way or another in every plan or scheme, and that's where you want to be. I can see her being one of the many challenge whores this season. Prediction Placement: Makes Jury [Top 7] Lindsay, Lindsay, Lindsay... she is for sure not the one with good first impressions but she is growing on me. I wouldn't say she is a favorite of mine but she has been showing a lot of drive and determination and if she keeps that up she will go pretty far. It seems like she has made a lot of allies but also enemies, so it will be interesting where her story takes her. Prediction Placement: End Game [Final 4] Mikey boy. With out a doubt one of the master minds of the season. My only concern about him is that he likes to play the unpredictable card. I see him going really far if it works out for him, but I am afraid that HE will be his own worst enemy and let his ego get in the way. For me, I hope it doesn't because he is the type of player a host wants to see go far. Prediction Placement: Mid-Jury [Top 6] Wowzers. Clearly the biggest character this season. She has SO many sides to her that I don't know what to expect. One minute she is being a total self-centered bitch but then the next minute she is pouring her heart out like a sweetheart. I think she is the biggest wild card in the game. I am always intriged on what she will do next. Prediction Placement: Mid-Jury [Top 5] I love Sandra. I see a lot of myself when I read her diary rooms. And you can tell from reading them that she is aware of a lot of happenings going on in the game. A lot of her housemates havn't caught on to the fact she is down playing her game but I am afraid they will put her in the "inactive category" because she has been laying low really well. I hope she starts breaking out of her shell soon and show them what we already know, or else I don't think people will respect her if she makes it to the end. Prediction Placement: Pre-Jury [Top 11] Seany... he is such a dear. But I fear that people will take advantage of him if he is not too careful and puts his trust in the wrong people. I would love to see him go far since I get a huge kick out of him, but sadly not always nice guys finish first. I hope he proves this theory wrong. |
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Post by Penn Badgley on Jan 12, 2011 15:54:48 GMT -5
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Mainly, I just want the secret, I don't need the POV this week, I don't have to do anything.
Lol if this would be an epic fail and Dianna eats her words. I don't THINK she would, but who knows. Adam wants her out, and I feel like Adam has some pull with Bradley at the moment. Still, I love how she is SO confident when it's clear that a lot of the house doesn't like her. |
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Post by Penn Badgley on Jan 12, 2011 22:47:12 GMT -5
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I actually plan on talking with Bradley to talk to Kate to use the veto to backdoor Mike, because we have no idea what the prize is, and he already lied to both of us. So he'll probably lie about his power, so it would be in our best interest in my opinion to get him out. Of course, I'll let you guys know how that conversation goes.
OMG! If this would happen, I'd be so SHOCKED! Like. Wow. I see Mike as a huge contender to win, so if Adam can pull this off, kudos to him. That would be epic. I'd feel really bad for Mike, but this makes me respect Adam's drive to take out power players. Yes, it would SUCK BALLS to see people like Christie or Dianna stay in over Mike.
I really don't know if Adam will be able to swing Kate or not. I think she likes Mike. But who knows. And Bradley likes mike too, I think. Everyone seems to. That's why I think Adam will have a hard time pulling this off.
VERY interested to see the outcome of this and if it could even come to fruition!!! Major CP (Complex Player) points to Adam for even attempting this.
With that said, this could also backfire for Adam. If he tries it and too many people are willing to keep Mike, then Adam might get a target on his back.
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I forgot that Mike has unlocked the Chest 2 in the attic, which is the overrule power. One of his options is to overrule a nominee. So, if he's put up as the replacement, he could overrule that decision. Still, Adam would have flushed out a power and caused some good game dynamics to emerge. I'm kind of hoping this happens. It keeps Mike safe, but shows that there are some heavy hitters who are willing to play this game. |
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Post by Penn Badgley on Jan 13, 2011 18:12:33 GMT -5
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Ok, so while this is still fresh in my mind, it seems that people are a bit shady on WHO came up with the plan to backdoor Mike. And, granted, we know now that he's not going anywhere, assuming he's nominated, as long as he uses his power. With that said, let's just document for proper record keeping.
ADAM was the first to mention the plan to backdoor Mike. It seems our viewers Chris and Barack are on different sides of the story. And, while Kate might have told Barack she wanted to do a backdoor even before she won veto, it was Adam who first mentioned it here on the site. And shortly after he mentioned it, the convos started coming in. So, even if Kate had the idea to possibly do a backdoor, first up, she hadn't won the veto yet, and 2nd of all, did she even have a person in mind? Finally, it was Adam who set the wheels in motion, having his sway over Bradley. Which, ironically enough, Bradley's latest DR message said something about "his plan" to backdoor Mike. Sorry Bradley, it wasn't your plan, though you definitely would have made it possible with your HoH reign.
Now that that's settled, it seems the house is clearly divided on this topic. But, the steps have been set in motion. Looks like Mike might be forced to say goodbye to his power of Overrule.
Oh, and on a side note: Sandra, if the true inactives (Drew, Christie) think that YOU'RE the inactive one, you might want to step it up a bit and stop trying to look weak or not strong. It might just bite you in the ass.
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Post by Penn Badgley on Jan 13, 2011 18:16:46 GMT -5
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Don't wanna forget the Sean/Nicki drama. I Lol'ed at this. Sean really wears his emotions on his sleeves, and I do think it's kinda funny when he tries to call people out. Don't get me wrong. I think he's a good player, but I often think he makes a big deal out of small things. Even had Nicki lied to him (which I don't think she did), he should have downplayed it. Fake nice and then gun for her later. But, that's his style. I can't hate him for being outspoken. But, it just made me laugh. According to Nicki, they are ok at this point? Who knows. The bottom line is that Sean didn't need to really draw any unwanted attention to himself by going at Nicki. She's not the type who is gonna sit and let it lie. This round has enough drama to overshadow that little outburst though, but it could come into play later. Who knows. |
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Post by Penn Badgley on Jan 13, 2011 19:13:12 GMT -5
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Sorry, I'm like spamming this thread today, but I just wanna get my thoughts out there as things are happening.
But basically Mike's position is getting worse. I'm not worried about his safety this round but more of his safety in the next couple rounds. Here's the thing: he has many people on his side, so what happens when he has to break out his power? He hasn't told anybody about it, that I know of, so when he uses it, they are all gonna be like WTF why didn't you say something. People will start to distrust him.
Plus, the fact that he has a lot of people trying to save him will show just how popular he is. The good thing about this round is that we will probably lose a floater/inactive and still have this round count for a lot as far as stirring the pot and making people step up their games. |
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Post by Blake Lively on Jan 13, 2011 19:53:41 GMT -5
I fail this week... first week back to school is KILLING me. Will post here aswell. |
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