James Discretely Stirring the Pot

Although Adam has offered to campaign for him, James says he has accepted the fact that he's going to sequester because he'll never get Sheila and Natalie's votes. Instead, he's quietly pointing out some truths that the other boys have ignored. Among other things, he's told both Adam and Ryan that they're now going to be outnumbered, especially in the next HOH competition. He also advised Adam to divide them by getting Natalie to say more derogatory things about Sheila.

Finally, somebody is saying the things we've been chatting about for weeks.

This is a nice clip of James and Natalie going back and forth:

It's Official - James Up On the Block Again!

Ryan used the POV to take down Sheila, and Adam put James up. Afterwards, James joked to Natalie that she had a "50% chance" of being put up. "I was sweating bullets", she replied.

Why Are They Given So Little Booze?

With few exceptions, the Showtime broadcasts this season have been a bore. Half the house ends up in bed within the first hour, leaving the other half to just rehash the same "us 3 to the end" conversations they've had all day.

The exceptions to this rule are the nights they're allowed a little alcohol. "Little" is the key word here. They're rarely given more than one beer per person, or two bottles of wine to split with the whole house. Isn't that like one glass per person (I'm not a wine drinker so I have no clue)?

Yet this little bit of drink has helped them break away from game talk and actually have (somewhat) real conversations. Last night (videos below) was a perfect example. They all had a good time, and a little ribbing resulted in laughter instead of the usual running up to the HOH room to complain how evil James is.

I'm not saying that they should give them unlimited booze, as there are limits on what personal details should be revealed on Showtime. But let them have a little fun!

OMG Drama!

Just when you think nothing is going to happen, the shit hits the fan. Natalie made a flippant remark that if she lost to Sheila, she'd deserve to be sent home. James told Sheila, and it has led to her telling Adam to take Sharon down instead of her...and James better be sent home unanimously!

Of course, now Adam and Natalie think Sheila's working with Sharon and James. What good would that do any of them? James has, though promised her that he's going to tell everybody what he thinks of them before he leaves.

Oh, and an update on Natalie's ignorance - she doesn't know a vasectomy is. Or a virtue, which she thinks is a "superhuman power". She also had never heard of the Taj Mahal, the crusades, or the holy grail.

Double Eviction Wednesday? Season Ends April 22nd?

I have absolutely no inside info but I have speculated on my audio podcasts as to the possibility of a double eviction show on Wednesday.

Someone said to me that Julie would have mentioned it if there was one so I went looking to see what I wrote last year around this time. Here is a quote from this entry the day before the double eviction show for season 8:

Some people ponder a double eviction night tomorrow and others keep ‘poo pooing’ it.

So it wasn't hinted at by the production staff last year either (I am re-checking the actual shows to see - since that comment may have been about the HGs talking - not Julie). The show also ended 12 days after that eviction show. If they follow the was things went last season - they the show will end 14 days from Tuesday.

UPDATE: I have reviewed the tape (ok the dvr)! I still have season 8 saved on my DVR and I went back to the 8/30 show and Julie did tease that the next eviction would be a double. So maybe this Wednesday will be a normal eviction.

James Warns Sharon To Not Trust Ryan

It's been a pretty uneventful day, outside of my earlier report regarding Natalie's ignorance and her obsession with Matt (which is still going on this very moment). James and Sheila actually spent some time quizzing each other on "favorites".

James and Sharon are currently in the hot tub, and she is informing him on how Natalie and Sheila call him the last "evil doer". His plan is to stir the pot in the jury house by going right to and telling him that Nat's been saying she's never blow him. Sharon informed him of her deal with Ryan, and James is telling her he thinks she's being set up to go next week.

One thing about the POV that has been brought up a few times is that BB allowed the others to help Ryan with his answers. If true, I guess it really was James versus the house.

Twelve Hours Later, Natalie Is Still Complaining About the Matt Story

Natalie's silliness continues, as she's obsessed with two topics:

1. The term "cup of Joe". It's funny how a coffee girl has never heard this line. Since she heard this term this morning, she's constantly questioned why it's "Joe". "Why is it not a cup of Nat or a cup of Adam?"

2. Matt's "lie" about their late-night activities. Tune into the feeds at any given moment since last night and you're bound to hear her complaining. This is why Matt was evicted - God is punishing him for "lying". "Dont talk to me, you liar. I'm glad you left, and thats called karma. God was watching...you have to be holy. That's why it cost Matty the game. God was having no part of it. Chelsia went down, too, because of God. You judge and you shall be judged by others." But according to Nat's rules, Matt and everybody else can still be saved. "If you repent and say you don't mean it you will be forgiven."

Oh, and ladies, both Sheila and Natalie believe that every woman should get implants because it will help you feel better about yourself.

She really is a nutjob.

Here's Adam teasing Natalie about the term "cup of joe".

Liar Liar: Natalie Again Denies Oral Treats

After I shut down my laptop last night, the (somewhat) drunken talk last night centered around the allegations of Natalie's late night escapades with Matt. Ryan and Adam gave her grief for close to a half hour, but Natalie never broke down. Of course, silly Sheila believes Nat's story.

Luckily, our good pals at Big Brother Couch Potatoes has the video:







It should also be noted that late last night, Natalie told Sheila that she's heard voices in her head since the age of 5 or 6 that she's "the chosen one". Oh boy. Oh, and when Sheila suggested naming the guinea pigs John and Yoko, Natalie asked who is Yoko.

Sharon and Ryan The Newest Alliance?

I don't hold out a lot of hope of this actually happening, as these people all talk like they're going to work together before running off to their friends to report on everything they've heard. Right now, though, they've agreed to work together...and Sharon is doing a great job at pointing out all of Natalie's inconsistencies.

The Streak Is Over

Ryan won POV, so James will be leaving this Wednesday (barring some freak occurrence).





Videos of the aftermath:

Power of Veto Competition

It started around 12:15pm today and is still going on.

If James doesn't win it he will probably go home.

If he does he has promised not to use it - meaning Sharon should be the one going home.

The answer to the Trivia Question?

Oh it is too easy - I am sure you can guess it.

Poor Adam

Poor Adam has had to endure Sheila for the last half hour (probably longer, actually). She keeps saying, “I’m not mad, I get it”, but then in the next breath keeps going on about how hurt she is by the nomination.

Here’s some of the garbage he’s had to endure:

“What were you thinking about when you didn't put my key in?”

“He knows if any of us win he better shut his trap. He's not gonna get a vote from me.”

“Did James ask you to put me and Sharon up?”

“I knew why you did it, but it's really risky. It just is. I'm not mad at you. I just didn't think you would put me on the block. I wouldn't have done it. If I had won HOH, it would have been her and him. What good would it do to be angry at you? I'm here now. You know what would be the sweetest victory? If I won POV. He's tortured me. He called me an old bag. He said everyone wants me out and that I haven't done shit in this game.”

“He’s like Batman or Superman. He has super frickin' powers. How does he get voted out and then come jump out of a box with a pink mohawk. Who does that?”

“I was loud while talking to Josh because I wanted James to hear it. I’m not stupid. I knew he'd hear it. If I didn't want James to hear I would've taken him somewhere else. And it motivated his butt to win POV didn't it? It's a vicious cycle with him. He knows no one likes him but he still wants to be here.”

“That's the sorta thing that make me sick. Not only do you [James] disrespect me and I'm old enough to be you mother, you also want to take out everyone who needs the money. That's disgusting.”

“He’s the one that tried to kiss me. He's showing his ass to me and getting nude in front of me. I've seen it. I've seen it in his eyes. I wouldn't make out with him. Are you kidding me? I'm not frickin' desperate. I wouldn't do that. He's 4 years older than my son and my son's more mature.”

Natalie is involved in some of this conversation, but eventually wanders off to bitch to Ryan. She’s completely believing Adam’s story about the diary room working on him to keep James, and wants to leave the BB house if they're going to show favoritism. She demands that BB be on her side now and tailored for her. “If James wins POV, I’m hitting the red button and executing myself.”

Now she’s in the sauna saying that God is telling her that she’s going to win POV. Oh yeah, and they're all going to have to have dreams tonight that the good guys win tomorrow. "God will forgive you, Adam, and redeem you tomorrow." Oh yeah, and more talk about the number nine. Ugh!

Adam - "I fucked up."

After spending the last two hours defending his move, Adam now believes he made a mistake. Natalie has jokingly pretended she wants to kill him, Sheila alternates between yelling and telling him she gets it, and Ryan is still angry.

Now Sharon is sitting in the hot tub, and Adam just asked if he screwed up. She babbles for awhile without really answering the question, and Adam finally decides he made the wrong move.

I don't think he did, but I guess we'll see what happens tomorrow with the veto. I'm just happy somebody finally made a dramatic move. This should be good television on Sunday.

Big Brother Manipulation Again?

Today was the first blatant case of Big Brother manipulation that I have witnessed this season.

As I watched James pleading his case earlier today he seemed to be losing the battle, Natalie and Ryan were tag teaming James in the HoH room in front of Adam.

Ryan was either called to the diary room or left in disgust (we don't know because the feeds were blocked he was just gone when they returned).

Shortly after that James broke down in tears, saying he had been broken, Natalie gave him a hug and Adam said he was safe and would not go up. Right then Natalie was called to the Diary Room which left James and Adam alone to continue talking.

James continued to talk to Adam and they solidify their bond.

Then Adam was apparently called to the Diary Room and he was not allowed to leave until the other HGs were locked outside - preventing him from talking to Ryan and Natalie any more.

I did not witness Ryan or Adam being called to the Diary Room but the feeds were getting shut down at various points during all these goings-ons.

Now Adam has said that Big Brother would not let him out of the Diary Room before nominations and they kept telling him, "Its best for you, its best for you." (To not nominate James - this is what Adam says he was being told by the production staff)

They are now concerned that the POV will be tailored for James - they seem to feel that the last one was slanted to help James - but I am not sure how.

Sharon and Sheila's Up - and Ryan's Pissed!

Ryan thinks he's being thrown under the bus, and is raging at both James and Adam. Sheila's nowhere to be found. Oh wait, she's in her bedroom pouting.

Oh boy, she just said if that's what it takes "I would have been up there sucking up and brown-nosing ...I'm not going to forgive him for this."

James told Ryan to just win POV and take one of them off. Natalie is walking around saying, "it's mine. It's mine."

Edit: As you may imagine, Sheila is livid. But I don't really get why they're all so pissed. Adam is not saving James; he's merely ensuring that everybody plays hard in the POV. Look how many times only a couple of people have taken that contest seriously. If anybody besides James wins, he's going to be up and he'll be out.

Edit 2: Ryan is once again confronting Adam, and Adam is again explaining exactly what I stated above. "You threw us under the bus, man." No, Ryan, you're not on the block.

Natalie Performs For the Cameras

In this clip, Natalie goes from picture to picture and tells us what she thinks of each competitor. Call me a cynic, but I have a feeling this is done for only one reason - TV time.

James Asks To Be "Back Doored" - Cries - Adam Won't Nominate.

James has asked Adam to not nominate him and then Back Door him - he says he saved Ryan weeks ago and kept his word to Adam.

I missed his plea to Adam but for at least a moment it seemed to convince Adam.

Then Ryan got word of it and started telling Adam why it was a bad idea. He then calls Natalie up to the HoH and they proceed with a non stop assault on Adam's (and my) senses.

Ryan talks logic - how if Ryan wins the POV then he will save Sharon and one of them will go home. Which is very true.

Natalie uses her stupid numbers theories and bible quotes about 'evil people' and even goes so far as to say that Jame's eyes are dark brown because he is 'full of shit' (lol).

The one chink in Ryan's argument is that he says if Adam doesn't nominate James that he might win the POV - but when Adam says even if he nominates him he might win the POV they say he won't.

As I type Adam seems to be back on board not to nominate Sheila (Sheila is now in the HoH too).

Adam had one other point - Matt tried to throw Adam 'under the bus' by telling James he (Matt) voted for him to come back in the house when in reality it was Adam. Natalies reply to that is that Matt is no longer in the house.

Adam says that if he doesn't nominate James it will make everyone else play harder. Now Natalie says if she doesn't nominate James she will not play for the POV. Sheila tells him to do what he has to to.

I must admit I love how Adam likes to piss the house off.

Stay tuned - nominations later today.

My gut still thinks it will be Sharon and James but I will laugh if it isn't.

Update: James came back up - alone with Adam - seemed to be persuading Adam - then Natalie comes up and blocks his efforts and now Ryan has come up as well. Ryan and Natalie together are a lethal combination - I thought if James had the last word with Adam he might be ok - but with Ryan and Natalie in there now I am thinking it is looking like James will end up nominated. But they are still talking.

Second Update: Trivia on the feeds. Nomination process most likely is beginning. With the way things were when the feeds cut away - I would expect James to be up against Sharon.

Third Update: False alarm - feeds are back and Ryan has left the room. But they are still discussing nominations. Natalie says she won't trust James much like she would not trust a boyfriend that cheated on her. James points out he is talking to James, whom he has never 'cheated on.' Not her.

Fourth Update - James breaks down and says they have managed to isolate him. Natalie is called to the Diary Room (producer timing?). Now Adam starts tearing up too. They both end up embracing and Adam says he is not going up on the block. ROFL - I never woulda seem this.



Fifth and final (for this post) Update: What a WILD WILD turn of events. Adam and James hugging - both crying. Adam has said 'F***K the house.' and they are sticking together to the end. However Adam may still put up James if someone else wins the POV. I am not sure on this point. However it will still be an interesting nomination ceremony now.


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Food Comp!

So, the producers allowed us to watch bits and pieces of today's food competition. They had to use mashed potatoes and gravy to create "rivers" that would pour into buckets that indicated various food groups (and other treats). While they didn't win fruits and vegetables, they did manage to do what was required to receive beer, soda, dairy products, eggs, meat, fish, bread, pasta, a grill, and some outdoor toys.

I have a feeling that after the boredom of last week, and Adam's victory last night, the producers realized that they need to spice things up a bit. I doubt they'll be limited to a single beer apiece this week.

Who Will Win Big Brother 9?

I set up a poll last night and I am very surprised to see that the majority of those voting feel like James will win BB9.

I am putting my money on Ryan - then Adam.

I just don't think James can continue dodging bullets. If either Ryan or Adam makes the final two I would expect them to win.

Your thoughts?

The Things I Do. The Things James Has Done.

So by now most of you know that James has a bit of a sordid past. I had seen a video clip of him receiving oral affection from another guy but last night as I was digging around for that link to send into the Ron and Fez radio show that I listen to religiously (Ron and Fez 12-3!!). I came across a new clip from the same video series.

I swear - the things I do when researching for Big Brother info!

Maybe it is just me - but I was able to still look at James without thinking 'gay' knowing what I had known after seeing the first clip.

But after seeing the second I really have to wonder. Do you think he was just 'gay for pay' as some have said or does he swing both ways even when the cameras are off?

If you feel the need to see this video clip you will have to find it on your own, however it is on the site that is promoting a dirtytricks (one word) video series.

So what do you think? Gay? Straight? Bi?