Wow – what a week! Usually the first week is a little dry as people are trying to get to know each other – but with the returning players coming in & the twists this season for Big Brother 18, it was GAME ON from day 1! I am loving the BB Roadkill addition to this season because it gives more power to people that are not HoH. Hopefully it does not go the way of last season’s BB Takeover anytime soon – since this twist is actually good!
It’s Day 14 inside the Big Brother house, and we have already had our first eviction. Poor Glenn, I guess I was wrong about him making it to the final 3 in my preseason predictions. But he is not back in the real world yet, so we will see him (or another evicted HG) coming back. It would just suck if they wait too long, and Glenn has to sit in sequester for weeks & then NOT make it back in. We can speculate all we want.. BUT FIRST… let’s get to the Bacon / Tofu rankings for Week 1
(Remember: these rankings are based on gameplay and game related actions & words – all the extra stuff they talked about on the feeds that do not relate to the game are not included.)
Frank Eudy- 5 Strips of Bacon – I am not a huge fan of the mixed casts – but Frank was a player I rooted for on Season 14 – and he has come back a little smarter. His social game is good – as he is not just talking to one person. He is making side allies – and winning the first BB Roadkill challenge – then putting up Paul as another nominee was a smart move.
Paul Abrahamian – 4 Strips of Bacon – as with my preseason prediction of Paul, I am giving him way too much credit because of his Heavy Metal background & killer beard. But when you are on the block and you win the Veto – you will always get Bacon from me!
Nicole Franzel – 3 Strips of Bacon – Despite “The Freakazoids” losing the first 3 challenges, Nicole still ended up with the power of HoH. Her “wishy washy” act this time around is just that, an act. She really wanted the HoH but did not want the other people on her team to know she wanted it. She was also critical in forming the 8pack alliance – learning form her mistake last time, and not being part of the Bomb Squad.
Victor Arroyo – 2 strips of Bacon – Victor single handed won the first competition of the summer keeping him & the rest of Team Unicorn (dunt dunt dah!) safe for the first 2 evictions. The rest of his game has been pretty bad. Sure – he has a solid alliance of him, Jozea, and Paul – but they are also setting themselves up to be the early targets. I did want to give Victor an extra strip of bacon for taking off his shirt in the middle of his conversation with Nicole – but took it away because while doing so – he also outed his alliance’s plans.
Da’Vonne Rogers – 2 strips of Bacon – of all the returnees, she is the only one to not make it to at least jury last time. Her mouth got her in a lot of trouble last year – but with this group of loudmouths, she has learned from her & their mistakes and listens more than talks. She gets info, or gets others to get info, and brings it back to her group. With “meat shields” & enamored newbies, she is poised to go far. BUT – will she be able to bite her tongue long enough???
Zakiyah Everette & Michelle Meyer – 1 strip of Bacon to share – These 2 superfans did not learn from previous season player’s mistakes – knowingly & willingly teamed up with the Vets. Sure – this puts them in the early majority and will keep them safe for a little while. Will they turn on the vets before the vets turn on them? We’ll see.
Now on to the Tofu earners this week on Big Brother 18.
You don’t want to end up on this side of the divide because we’re all out of Big Brother bacon now.
Tiffany Rousso – 1 strip of Tofu – should we call her Vanessa 2.0? She looks like Vanessa, talks like Vanessa, and cries like Vanessa. But is she crying as part of her strategy? I do not think so – as she cried over a disagreement with Frank, for basically no reason!
James Huling – 1 strip of Tofu – yeah, he’s got a bromance going with Frank, but he is playing the same exact game as last year. Not a strategic player, he is relying on his social game to get him far. He looks like a deer in headlights when gametalk is going on around him and pretty much brings nothing else to the group besides being a number at this point. He is trying to flirt with the girls, like he did with Meg last season. It seems to be working out just as well!
Natalie Negrotti, Bronte D’Acquisto, & Bridgette Dunning – 2 strips of Tofu combined. Wait – there are 3 of them, but 2 strips to share? Bronte will be able to understand that math equation. I do like that they started their own alliance (as silly as the Spy Girls are). But they formed this “secret alliance” in front of Tiffany & they do not seem to have a pulse on what’s going on with the rest of the house. This will make them each Bye Bye Bye Spy soon.
Paulie Calafiore – 3 strips of Tofu – Paulie is the bigger BB Fan of the Calafiore Bros – but why why why would he volunteer week 1 to go up as a Pawn? Yes – he did not want to make waves, but by allowing them to use him this early in the game does not set him up well down the road. Look at Johnny Mac last season. By the time he stopped volunteering – he was on the outs with the core of people running the house. Luckily for him, he’s on the block next to Jozea. I think it would be hysterical if the house flipped and Paulie went home.
Corey Brooks – 4 strips of Tofu – Corey’s so lucky that Glenn’s coconuts fell off milliseconds before pulling out his flag, or he could have been the first one evicted. When the team was trying to decide who to make HoH – he could have taken the reigns and took that responsibility giving him options. BUT he he too clueless as to how to play Big Brother, and let Nicole have it, then fell in line behind her and the other vets to join the 8 Pack. He will be dragged along and could win a comp or two to help the group later, but for now reminds me of Shane BB14 – as he is way too trusting.
That brings us to the first Tofurkey of the Week of BB18. I think it’s no surprise who gets this award. Shoutout to @Reefguy88 on Twitter who suggested I give Jozea the “Golden Tofurkey, served on a Tofu platter on top of a Tofu table” As the Messiah of the Newbies – he has this game completely figured out. So did Jace (BB17), Brian Hart (BB10), Keith (BB13) and many others who think they could win Big Brother in the first few days. His ego is second to none to ever play the game – and that is the main reason he will have a date with Julie on Thursday (unless something drastic happens). I wonder if he will a) tell Julie he is still the smartest player in the house or b) give Julie makeup tips. I am looking forward to this eviction, as it will be the best blindside since Dustin (BB8).
OK – there ya have it – let me know what you think in the comments section below. I am hoping that Paul or Victor win the next HoH – because they will not play it safe – and make a big move to disrupt the house. With that being said, I KNOW that the 8pack will win the HoH & Roadkill challenges, and keep the status quo to get the strong newbies out early. Or better yet – one of the Spy Girls win HoH – cause who knows what the heck they would do??? Big Brother is always better when you have power shifts week to week.
From outside the Big Brother House, I’m Adam Poch – have a great day!
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