Comments on: Big Brother 13 Episode 10: Thoughts From Former HG Matt Hoffman

By: Courtney

Courtney — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:08:23 +0000

Matt – I must admit that I was not a fan when I watched you on BB12 – but reading your blog has given me an entirely different opinion of you. I literally laugh out loud at least once each time I read, and I find your sense of humor hilarious. You seem like a really witty, intelligent, decent guy. I wish I had realized this about you last season; I think I would have been rooting for you more! Thanks for the very tongue-in-cheek yet incredibly astute commentary on season 13! Looking forward to your next posting.

By: Mary A

Mary A — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:24:09 +0000

We talked about this challenge afterwards, the men seemed to drop off fairly soon, while the women were able to stay on longer. If possible if you have an ONDemand type of thing, go back and look, and of course listen.

The men all complained (aside from Adam) that their tri’s, and shoulders were hurting and they simply could not take the pain anymore.

Now note, where in position the handles were for you to hold on to.

Women are shorter, and smaller by natural design. OK so Shelly is taller, but still, when you look you will see that both Jeff and Brendons arms were in a semi flex postition nearly the entire time they with stood the challenge. The black guys arms were hidden by his sweatshirt, but I am sure he was in a similar bent arm mode as well.

My BF who works out explained that while in that postition, they get past the point of where the blood is being pumped to the muscles involved and go into the growth/burn mode to the muscle. Anyone that’s ever worked out can tell you, you can’t stay in burn all that long, 2 to 3 sets maybe…then you’re just done. Me personally, it’s one set, then I quit and die LOL

Dani, the smallest of all the contestants, was able to basically just stand there with no effort, thus her asking for a glass, then bottle of wine…she literally could have done that comp all night long unless she just got bored or fell asleep. :)

So all in all, I do believe that some of the challenges are geared towards certain individuals having better odds at winning them. Not to say that Brendon or Jeff had no shot at all, but the unless the handles were adjustable to height/comfort, their odds dropped dramatically.

By: Lily

Lily — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:18:14 +0000

Love it! but you gotta admit the best part of the night was when Jordan said “as rachel would say no one gets between me and MY MAN!” I was laughing histaricaly.

By: T

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 03:16:46 +0000

Hate, hate, hate Rachel & Brendon. Feel so bad for all the newbies, especially Dominic. He actually made the show worth watching. Love the fact that Dani isn’t afraid to go up against the bullies! If a member gets to come back, we all want Dominic, he at least made this show interesting. All the newbies should get a re-do on a new season. There is no way this is fair. Even though they say the “couples” are split up now, that is crap! They are still couples outside the house & it’s not fair to the new people. Will not ever watch this show again if Big Brother pulls this crap again! Bring Dominic Back!

By: Matt (BBN)

Matt (BBN) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:11:46 +0000

No, you’re mis-remembering the scene. Jordan went over and asked Jeff “who played Mitch Buchannon in Baywatch?” Jeff replied, “David Hasselhoff.” I distinctly remember that because I thought it was hilarious that she remembered his character’s name, but not the actor himself.

By: Yeup

Yeup — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:08:14 +0000

Her and Jeff laughed as well, so it’s fairly obvious that they didn’t come up with that on their own.
I heard that Rachel didn’t even come up with most of those messages in her season.
It’s still hilarious none the less.
Apparently the DR says “say this” and the houseguests decide to do so or not, and I guess no one is saying “no” to them, so that’s why it seems that way.

By: Yeup

Yeup — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:03:33 +0000

My god, Jordan winning something doesn’t automatically mean it’s rigged.
Am I the only one who saw Jeff whisper to her to guess David Hasselhoff when they were still outside?
She went up to him like “it’s from a soap opera, (name who’s not the Hoff)?”
And he leaned in “David Hasselhoff”
So that’s what she guessed.
She got the idea, she just needed the name.

By: Yeup

Yeup — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:13:55 +0000

I absolutely BURST out laughing right at the end when you predicted that Hayden will win again.
Maybe he’s been in sequester for a month and “the next big twist” is HAYDEN coming back as opposed to Cassi or Dominic or Keith…
BAHA! I’d probably turn my TV off right there, even though I liked Hayden. (I’m kidding, no matter how terrible the season is, I always love it no matter what)

By: izatty

izatty — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 10:31:45 +0000

Matt – recaps are hilarious! keep it up.

But, when dom said this: “Why are you not going to pick the one guy who knows what’s going on and that is smart enough to defend himself, over the guy you know who can be manipulated easy?”

I think he meant that ADAM as the superfan was the “one guy who knows what’s going on and is …smart.” and that he, Dom, was the guy they can manipulate.

:) haha. he did not pull that off well, did he?

By: Travis

Travis — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:59:54 +0000

Well not so fast. Dr. Will is considered one of the best players of Big Brother without really winning any competitions.