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?

No April Fools - No Jury House

Looks like the April Fools stuff was just for our entertainment. None of it was shown Tuesday or Wednesday.

As for the Jury House. Last year we barely got to see it - looks like this year it will be the same. No sign of Matt since he walked out the door. I was looking forward to at least a little video of Matt and Chelsia hanging out.

Sheila, Sharon , James

Adam and Ryan were outside talking. They feel extremely safe now. They think they have at least two weeks minimum of safety.

I had been wondering who might be the first to go of the alliance between Natalie, Ryan, Sheila and Adam - it appear that that person is Sheila.

Ryan said that all they have to do is pick between three people and they are fine. Then he simply said, "Sheila, Sharon , James." I'm sure Sheila doesn't realize her days are numbered.

While she is most likely safe this week, next week she will most likely be on the block - either against James or Sharon - or Against one of her alliance members if James or Sharon is HoH.

The only thing I see that might happen next week that would shorten potential Sheila drama is the chance of a short week.

It is very possible that next week could be a 'double eviction' week.

More on that in another post - just remember there is a good possibility that there could be two evictees next Wednesday. The current number of HGs is six. Last season when it was at six Eric and Jessica were evicted on the same night.

Sheila Believes Josh's Story?

I should not have turned off the feeds to watch South Park.

A few days ago, Josh concocted an elaborate story about Neil that he was going to use to try to get Sheila's vote. According to Jokers Updates,I guess he actually went through with it shortly before the show tonight:

Sheila talking to Sharon in the salon, tells her that Neil is Josh's real boyfriend and that they have a son named Chase (the story he was planning to tell right after Julie said he had been evicted). Says she can't tell anyone else. Sheila says he told me that before he left. Sharon says why wouldn't he tell me, Sheila says that maybe he didn't want them to be more of a target. Sheila says that's why she was crying.

Said Chase is not his lover, he is his son. Sheila says she asked Josh why, why didn't you tell us this before. Says Josh said he did this show for Neil and their son.

Sheila said she told Josh if he had told her this earlier she would've figured out a way to keep him in the house.

Sheila said she is the one person he could've trusted, because she is a single mom. Says why would he make that up.

James Catches Sheila In Another Lie

Sheila is once again defending herself about not winning anything by talking about how Evel Dick let his daughter do all the work last year. She catches herself after stating how Dannielle won seven POV's by trying to say "that's what she heard", but James catches on and smirks.

Dammit, Adam!

My two favorite players (James and my girl Chelsia) have now lost crucial HOH competitions to Adam on the last question. The first person (Chelsia) was evicted that week. Will James suffer that same fate? Probably.


Just think how different this game would be if Chelsia had answered that last question. Sheila and/or Natalie would probably be (thankfully) out of the house, but more importantly we'd have more action. There'd be no need for hours and hours of silly card games, that's for sure.

James Thinks He Will Be Nominated.

Hi, I'm Mr. Obvious. Right now 'Team Christ' is gloating over their win and Natalie is revealing that she had a dream about this last night.

Sharon has told James she didn't throw the HoH - initially I thought she might have too - but look at it this way - if James wins the POV - she will be going home. The only way to be sure she wouldn't would have been by her winning the HoH competition herself.

Sheila and Natalie have both thanked Adam for another week of 'ease.'

Ok, I need another break. Natalie's victory chattiness is starting to hurt my head.

Big Brother - Season 9, Episode 23 Recap

Our weeklong national nightmare will be over in less than an hour, as Natalie’s reign of terror ends. Who will be evicted – Josh or Sharon? More importantly, who will be the next HOH?

So after we see last night’s episode truncated into a tight 60 second spot (and Julie once again repeating the same highlights), we begin with the reactions to the veto meeting. Sharon is pretty confident that she’s staying, but admits it’s going to be a tough last few days being up with her partner. Sheila agrees because they’ve become such good friends, and have bonded emotionally.

At the same time, Josh is also confident, as he claims he has James and Ryan’s votes. Natalie has promised that if it ends in a tie, she’d vote in his favor. “I’m hoping that he can just get the votes himself so I don’t have to be someone’s executioner.” (Ooh, that’s a pretty big word for our Natalie.)

In the bathroom, Natalie tells Josh that she does not want to have to break a tie…and repeats the executioner line. Josh now has some doubts that she would even keep her word if that situation plays out, so he begins to work on Adam by playing up the fact that he’s miserable on slop. “This better be convincing”, he says before breaking into fake tears as Adam walks in. He’s really not good at acting, but Adam gives him an encouraging hug. “Cry it out if you need too,” he tells him. Josh thinks he’s playing this role so well he should be hired as a soap actor. Um, no…he stinks, which is even more apparent as he rolls his eyes when Adam gets up to grab him a tissue.

“I just want to stay. I don’t want to campaign. So what do you do? You have to throw somebody under the bus, and I don’t want to do that.” Adam wipes off a little snot on Josh’s nose, and tells Josh that it’s just as hard for him as it is for those on the block. “It sounds like you’ve all decided already to keep Sharon anyway,” Josh replies. Adam claims that he’ll give him a vote.

Natalie is not outside in the hot tub with James and Josh, and wants reassurance that if she keeps Josh that they won’t come after her. James is non-committal, but says they’ll talk if the situation arises. Natalie then goes up to tell Sharon that Josh is making deals to save himself, but that she wants to keep her. Here’s what I don’t get – why can’t people try to save themselves? Why should Sharon’s feeling be hurt over this? They may have been partners, but at the end of the day they’re both trying to win the money.

To make matters worse (at least for us viewing at home), Natalie decides to bring Sheila into the conversation. Sharon meets her on the steps and tells her, “James and Josh are trying to get me out of here.” When she gets into the HOH, they fill her in that the two are trying to get Ryan and Adam to flip their votes. Sheila, as expected, is over the top in her fury. “Oh my God. He’s sneaky. I can’t believe he would do this to her…that’s not right.”

Natalie now says that if it’s a tie, she’s keeping Sharon. Dig this great Natalie quote – “if I want to keep the girl power together, I need to go work Adam and Ryan and make sure they vote out Joshuah.” Women’s lib, with an assist from the boys?

Ryan is brought in first by Natalie. “Joshuah is going to tell us anything we want to hear. That’s the only thing that scares me.” Ryan points out that they are safe if Josh stays. If Sharon makes HOH, this may not be true…at least for him. Natalie wants Josh to feel like he’s safe, and then “bam”. “Sharon just worries me, man. I know if I can’t trust her.”

Sharon asks Natalie how their conversation went, and Natalie confides that Ryan doesn’t know if he can trust her. Sharon doesn’t get it, but Ryan walks in at that very moment. “I’ve never been gunning for you”, says Sharon. “I’ve never been after you. Josh and James, you know they’re gunning for you…I know if I leave, you are all fucked.”

Baller’s up next, but first we see Sharon repeating that she’s not after him. Suddenly, Ryan sees her as a “very trustworthy person”. God, these people can’t keep an opinion for more than five minutes. As usual, Adam just lies around and listens, adding little more than a “yep”. Ryan joins them, and is now completely on board. Natalie is ecstatic.

James and Josh still believe that Josh is going to survive. “That is unreal”, says James. “This is definitely the best possible scenario.” Acting a tad cocky (as usual), Josh says it’s time for Sharon to go because he’s done babysitting her. They both agree that she’s going to be blindsided by this. Well, not really.

After commercials, we head to the living room for the typical nonsense. Sheila gets the first question, as Julie asks a convoluted question tying in her fight with James and his later “words of encouragement”. Suddenly, she’s all complimentary about him. “He’s highly intelligent, and he’s playing a smart game. And it was some really good advice.”

Obviously, we move on to James, and his reasoning for calling out Sheila at the veto meeting. He babbles about how she wasn’t true when she pumped him, so he wanted her to see that he was true about wanting her to succeed in the game. Does that make sense to you? Not me.

Adam tells Julie that he loves her before answering a question about “all the tears” in the house. James rolls his eyes (again) when Adam claims that he also gets a little emotional at times. “I just have a level head.” Oh boy. Exchange the word “level” with “empty” and I think you have a more accurate description.

Up next, Josh is asked about being up on the block with his best friend. “It’s really hard to campaign against such a great person as Sharon. We’ve been together from the beginning, and we know each other’s deepest, darkest secrets. It’s hard not to use it against each other, that’s for sure.” Sharon’s response is that she loves him, and not much more (as usual).

Oh god, we now get to meet Josh’s mother. Wait, she’s kind of cute for an old woman. You know the drill – we get the whole “I love him/he’s the life of the party” babble, and of course she’s never seen the kind of outbursts we’ve seen from him this year. After a clip of his rampage against Amanda (and her fine ass), she says she’s especially shocked by the language. “Sometimes when I’m watching him, I just want to wring his neck…I keep telling myself that that is his strategy.” We now get his life story, and how he played football and had girlfriends. One question – who is the guy next to her that gets out maybe three words the entire segment?

It’s now time to cover your ears, as we move up to the silly conversation with the HOH. Julie the crack journalist just has to begin with another round of questions about Matt. “When I look at Matt’s picture, I just think about all of the good times we had, and the memories that we shared together in this house.” Yeah, like when those great times when he’d hide from you?

Regarding Chelsia, there were a million ways Julie could have questioned Natalie, but instead she went for the softball. “How do you think Matt felt when he saw her walk through those doors?” “I think Matty was ECSTATIC to find her in the big brother sequester house.” Oh boy, she goes on to say that since he’s not her boyfriend, he can do whatever he wants, BUT “I trust him. She’ll probably try to do something with him to spite me, though. That’s the kind of girl she is, you know.” (I need a drink after hearing that drivel.) I can’t bear to listen to the rest of her garbage about Ryan and God.

Finally, it’s the moment of truth. Sharon gets to plead her case first, but all she says is that she is “thankful to be here…if it’s my time to go, it’s my time to go.” As you may imagine, Josh is a bit more prepared. “This is the most dysfunctional family on TV. Believe it or not, as much as I may hate you all I truly do care about you inside.” This goes on and on, and concludes with him saying he wants to stay.

Sheila begins the voting, and obviously votes to evict Joshuah. Ryan also goes for Josh, as does Adam. As expected, James is the lone vote to save him. Josh is evicted, but before leaving gives a self-serving lecture on being true to your self. Silly Sheila is near tears, but you know she’ll be bitching about it later. While we wait for his interview, everybody consoles Sharon.

In his interview with Julie, Josh rambles on about how it’s such a tough game (I think he says that at least 4 times), and how it’s clear that he was evicted because he’s the toughest competitors in the house. Oh yeah, and if he “would have stayed, he would have picked them off week by week.” Hmmm, I don’t think many would agree with that assessment.

OMG, let the self-serving platitudes end! Now he claims that he’s only mean when provoked, and that he likes to “stand up for others in the house. I only wanted to make sure other people were respected…and the only way I knew how unfortunately required screaming and getting in their face.” Oh boy. Julie doesn’t help matters by complimenting him on his “acting”. The goodbye messages are as you may expect, but I have to laugh at his reaction to Natalie’s “I still love you as my fellow brother of Jesus Christ” comment.

Finally, we move on to the HOH contest. Natalie’s bummed because it’s finally a quiz that has to do with numbers in the house! Bwahahahahahah! I can only imagine how she’ll later babble about how she would have answered every question correctly…and how Sheila didn’t understand the questions.

Everybody but Sheila(!) gets the first question right, and Ryan and Adam join her in getting the second question wrong. She does get a point on the third question, and Sharon takes the lead. Everybody gets the next question wrong, but they’re all correct on the fifth question. Sharon misses the sixth question, and it’s now a three-way tie between Sharon, James, and Adam. OMG, Adam gets the last question correct, and is the new HOH. Things don’t look good for James once again!

Joshuah Out! Adam is New HOH

Joshuah was evicted 3-1, James being the only vote to evict Sharon.

Adam won HOH on the last question in a competition Natalie would have been very good at. I say this now because it is a warning that you will hear about it all night long.

This also means Sheila is safe for another week. DAMMIT.