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LittleBrother's Big Brother 8 Round-up! |
For the last time this season, HELLO EVERYONE!! I still can't believe that 14 House Guests have already come and gone, and Dick Donato was crowned the winner. Expect the unexpected, indeed. :)
Dan has already done his Top 10 Best & Worst Moments of Big Brother 8, and I decided not to read them before I do my post, just to ensure that I am not influenced. :D
Without any further ado, READ ON!!
Top 10 BEST Things About Big Brother 8
10. "Dick at Nite" sessions
Even though I did not care for him at all, I will admit that Dick's "Dick at Nite" sessions kept me amused the few times I tuned into the Feeds at night. He really messed with a lot of House Guests' heads (adjusting the faucets, messages in mustard, dressing up the topiary animals, etc.). He also had a lot of amusing observations at first... over time, he kind of started to sound like a deranged and babbling psychopath, but in the beginning it was a riot.
9. Nick
His Minnesota accent was kind of annoying, his lines to Daniele were cheeseball, and his game was kind of weak, but in the end I have to say that I was really glad to have him to stare at for the first few weeks. Nothing is better (or, conversely, more frustrating!) than a well-built straight guy who is secure enough to still cuddle up with the gay boys in the hot tub! Thanks for a few weeks of candy, Nick.
8. Julie Chen didn't disappoint
It's no secret that I love this woman... mainly because she is such a robot in some ways, but in others so human. Even though she gave an answer away at a challenge, had a bug flying around her face during a live show, and had numerous technical difficulties to deal with, the Chenbot busted out some of her sassiest numbers and a barrage of "But Firsts" (she cracked the 20 mark!) as well. Thanks for being YOU, Jules.
7. The Original LNC
I really liked the original Late Night Crew (Jameka, Dustin, Jessica, Eric, Dick, Nick, Daniele) and kind of wished they would have stuck together and plowed through Jen, Kail, Mike, Joe, and Zach before turning on each other. They seemed like a solid team and I liked their HoH Room Council sessions. But, of course, these things never work out as the should, do they?
6. I'm going to say it... JEN!
I'm part of the camp that HATED Jen, but she eventually grew on me. Yes, she was self-absorbed and not of this planet, but she OWNED it. I respect people who own their bitchiness, and Jen knew who she was and where she stood. Although being accused of being clueless, she is the only one who (until Zach) put up Dick and Daniele and said throughout the season to look out for them. If you listened to her comments about Dick, she was dead-on... she never really did do anything to him directly, and he came at her basically for being herself. I applaud Jen for being her own person, and for managing to strut around in a red unitard (happily!) and still leave with a shred of dignity.
5. Jessica's HoH Win (#1)
Another player I disliked at first but grew to love was Jessica. When she won her first HoH I suddenly realized what a great player she was, and how she managed to do her job without making any huge waves. She had a likability that carried her far, and if she could have survived the Fast Forward week, I think she would have taken it. She was also very aware of the Donato threat - if only she'd gone with her gut. BooYAH, Jessica!
4. Daniele Taking Dick off the Block
Love or hate the Donatos, I thought Daniele's gesture to save Dick instead of herself was cute... especially because it surprised and touched Dick so much. Sure, it was a win-win situation and she definitely wouldn't have done it unless it was in the Final Four situation, but the symbolism of it was nice and gave me a warm n' fuzzy feeling for a few moments.
3. Beer Pong
It wasn't the game, per se, that was so much fun... but the accompanying dares. Eric in Jessica's clothes was a riot, and watching the House Guests get hammered and make asses of themselves is always appreciated.
2. Eric & Jessica
Sometimes awkward to watch as a couple, but a powerhouse to view as a team, Eric and Jessica would've been unstoppable if it wasn't for the AP twist... their sharp gameplay and respect for each other were huge assets. They also had great senses of humor - it was fun to watch them take the piss out of each other.
1. Eric as America's Player
A controversial twist at best, but I don't think anyone but Eric could have done so well with it. He rolled with the punches, rolled up his sleeves, and attempted every single thing he was asked to do. I'm glad it made him $40,000 - a bit of a nice payoff in exchange for messing with his personal game. The "hinky vote" scandal caused ripples of confusion in the House, and that was fun to witness.
Top 10 WORST Things About Big Brother 8
10. Lame pairings for the Enemy Twist
Carol owed Jessica $5? Dick and Daniele - were they REALLY estranged? Two super-gay screaming exes? Although the twist was dangerously close to being a repeat of the exes in season 4, it didn't pack much of a punch... and the first two evicted were parts of pairs anyways (Carol & Joe). My recommendation for season 9: no twists. Just strangers developing a strategy and fighting it out. Back to basics, CBS.
9. Blatant promotions
Whether it was the giant bottle of Diet Coke always displayed prominently on the kitchen counter, or the Lipton tea box featured prominently in the "Hide the Veto" competition... or the cross-promotional "Power of 10" stunt... it was all really obvious. I can see the marketing opportunities in a show like Big Brother, but wow... tone it down.
8. Joe's Storytimes
They were PAINFUL to listen to in the first few weeks on the Feeds. I would often switch to Dick smoking by himself in the backyard for half an hour instead of listen to Joe talk forever with his nasally voice and make absolutely no sense. Gawd, he rambled. I was glad when he was booted (and before that, when Big Brother put a hold on his stories.)
7. Amber's Incessant CRYING
Not even going to elaborate on this one. It's all been said before.
6. The Most Random Day in the House
What the HELL was up with the little person, the statue person, the barbershop quartet, the pirate on stilts... the bunnies? Probably one of the most confusing days on the Feeds that ended up being a bunch of nothing and a colossal waste of time. You really fell short with that challenge, Big Brother. Yawn.
5. Sleeping
I have never seen a bigger group of narcoleptics than Season 8. If I was trapped in a House, you can bet I'd find ways to amuse myself... these people slept SO much it was painful.
4. Dick And the Iced Tea
There's something embarrassing about a 44-year old man attacking a 23 year old woman with a glass of iced tea. Just think about it. Jen took it with dignity, though, and I had to shake my head when he did it. Grow up.
3. Gonorrhea?
Speaking OF embarrassing, why oh WHY did Joe bring that up? On the first day, no less! It totally sealed your fate in this game, Joe... oh, and it also portrayed gay people in a negative light - thanks for representing as a cheating, disease-carrying, over the top flamer. Dumb ass.
2. Dick Screaming at Dustin (and Everyone Else)
I actually MUTED this on my television when Dick screamed at Dustin and smashed the pot lid in her ear. On the Feeds, when he told Dustin he was going to "f*ck him till he bled" and that "he'd probably like it" I was absolutely revolted. Calling a 23-year old woman a slut / bitch / whore / etc., telling a gay man he'd like to be raped, and attacking a person's religion are all beyond strategy and gameplay. It's evident that there are deep-seated issues at work, here.
1. The Viewers' Blind Support of Dick
I guess the only thing worse than Dick's behavior is the fact that so many people voted to keep him in the game. It floors me that people wanted to see MORE of this hate in the House, and that they wanted to reward Dick with $500,000 in the end for it. I guess this is no surprise, though - in a time where war on the news is seen as entertainment, we are obsessed with how much celebrities weigh / their DUIs / suicides / murders / etc. why wouldn't we want to see more of a person like Dick? I am sure we'll be seeing more of him, too - as if he and Daniele aren't shoe-ins for the Amazing Race.
And there ya have it... until next year, everyone! (I have already started watching Survivor: China, so my reality TV fix has been satisfied...) :)
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