They say the Big Brother game can change on a dime – and we almost saw the house flip this week as the Frank vs. Da’Vonne battle is growing stronger. There was an uprising to try and save Tiffany and vote out Bronte or Paul – but that was squashed (for now).
There is so much lying going on, even the live feeders cannot figure out who is playing who and who is targeting who. But, that’s what we love about the show!
As the Battle Back is looming in just over a week, whoever ends up going out the front door this week will still have a chance to make it back in. BUT FIRST – let’s see who gets Bacon & who gets Tofu this week.
Frank Eudy – 5 strips of Bacon – I expect to get a lot of you upset at me for giving top honors to Frank. He has really polarized himself this season with his overplaying and questionable behavior towards the women in the house. But let’s look at the facts – his #1 soldier & teammate won HoH giving him safety again this week, he controlled her nominations, he won Roadkill again and made the 3rd nomination, and convinced Bridgette not to save one of her other best friends after she won Veto. Yes, he is fully unaware that the other alliance he is in are mostly targeting him, and keeps running his mouth with his hit list changing depending on who he is talking to. But with all these people gunning for him, he is still a tough one to get out & the rest of the house is trying to figure out when & how to get him out. If they do not have a solid plan, it will backfire.
Bridgette Dunning – 4 strips of Bacon – If you win HoH & Veto in the same week, I usually give that person 5 strips of bacon, but a) she let Frank control her HoH & b) she got Tofu in her HoH basket. GRRRR!! I will have to have a talk with her after she gets out about the 2nd part. Still, Bridgette did win 2 comps this week – so she needs to be rewarded for that. While she is public enemy #2 for most of the house, she does have other bonds in the house that can keep her safe in the near future.
Nicole Franzel – 3 strips of Bacon – we are really seeing an improved player this season in Nicole. She is in the center of it all, and while she is dangerously close to getting into a showmance that may blow up her game later, for now she is sitting pretty. Frank, Day, & James all tell her everything that is going on – and she is thinking every scenario through, not just for this week, but down the road too.
Natalie Negrotti – 2 strips of Bacon – Natalie is starting to understand how the game works better than she did when she walked into the house. She is staying off the immediate firing line by getting close to James. While I think she legitimately likes him, she is using him game wise to get further. Of the Spy Girls – she is the lowest of the hit list – and with an endurance comp looming soon, she is built for that and could take power soon.
Paulie Calafiore – 2 strips of Bacon – coming off a week where Paulie had all the power, he was kept safe this week with Bridgette winning HoH. He probably has the best grasp on what is going on in the house behind Nicole. He is getting a little controlling, but the fact that he is thinking through the scenerios and not willing to just jump on an idea without going over all the facts is a good thing. If he starts trying to become a dictator, then he could be in trouble. Also, his “flirtmance” with Zakiyah could end up putting a target on him later if it becomes a full blown Showmance. For now though, he is the voice of reason, and with this crew that’s not too tough.
Zakiyah Everette – 1 strip of Bacon – still on no ones radar yet – Zakiyah has herself in a good spot. With Day & Paulie protecting her, she is listening to all the options – but not really bringing anything to the table. That’s actually a good thing, because in the retells around the house, no one ever says “Well Zakiyah said…” She is letting the bigger dogs go after each other while she sits back and chills.
James Huling – 1 strip of Bacon – James understands how long this game is – and is not willing to start making enemies at this point. James realizes that a flip of the vote to get out Bronte (or Paul) would just enrage Frank, and he would start targeting the people that doublecross him. Is it just his laissez-faire approcah to life, ort is it good gameplay? A little of both. Just please stop with the pranks already!
Not everyone can get bacon though so it’s on to the back half of the Houseguests this week.
These players fell below the line this week for the Houseguest rankings.
Corey Brooks – 1 strip of Tofu – In my preseason report, I said Corey reminded me a little of Clay from last season, and even predicted he would get into a showmance. Both are coming true – as Clay was just as clueless at this point in the game. He is easily persuaded by Nicole, but he did strike down the idea of flipping the vote to save Tiffany this week. That;s only because he is also easily persuaded by Paulie. When will this guy actually win something???
Paul Abrahamian – 2 strips of Tofu – the 180 that Paul did after week one has helped keep him in the game the last couple weeks, although being a permanent fixture on the block each week is not a good way to win! Dare I say he is a “floater” at this point in the game? A true floater (IMO) kisses ass to the current side of the house that is in control. He does not do anything without permission from the others, and talks a great game of what he will do if he wins HoH. But this method of playing is good for safety while bigger players attack each other.
Michelle Meyer – 3 strips of Tofu – sometimes in the Big Brother game, its good to keep your mouth shut – Michelle is sometimes the victim of verbal diarrhea – and her loose lips could sink her ship. Her original squad are starting to question her, and could be watching what they say to her. Michelle is her own worst enemy at this point. Lets see if she can take it down a notch. I have a feeling if Frank gets his wish & Michelle wins HoH (ensuring his safety AGAIN) – she will try to make a big move that could come back to haunt her.
Bronte D’Acquisto – 4 strips of Tofu – on the block again, and still near the top of the majority’s hit list – Bronte is going to end up being collateral damage once a backdoor plan goes array. Her social game is just about non-existent – and her acting safe this week, when she may not be, could be her downfall.
Da’Vonne Rogers – 5 strips of Tofu – Da’Vonne’s motivations are becoming even more transparent to Nicole and a bunch of others. All her talk to keep Tiffany was just to upset Frank, something that despite all he has done to her, at this point in the game is a mistake. She is trying to plant seeds so others can do her dirty work for her and she comes out squeaky clean. Here’s an idea, you do not want to be like BB17 Da’Vonne… sit back when you are safe, let others drive the boat, and keep information to yourself & only use it when you need to. Playing with emotions does not usually work out well in this game. Play with your brain!
That bring us to this week’s TOFURKEY OF THE WEEK – yes, I did contemplate giving this award to the tofu loving Bridgette (GRRRRR!) – but I have to give that award to Tiffany Rousso. Not just because she is likely going home, not just because people scatter whenever she walks into a room, but for the simple fact that she wears her sunglasses 24/7. I never EVER trusted anyone who wore their sunglasses inside the house or at night. If you are hiding your eyes, you are hiding a lot more behind them! Her paranoia got her into this mess in the first place, and her paranoia is real. She knows something is up despite everyone telling her she is ok this week. IF and that’s a big if… IF she stays this week, it’s not because of anything she did, it’s more a vote against Frank than a vote to keep Tiffany. I do not see that happening however – so lets see if she can win her way back in!
OK – there ya have it – my rankings for the 3rd week are complete. Let me know what you think in the comments section below. Also a question of the week for you all – which showmance do you see being the first targets – Paulie & Zakiyah / Nicole & Corey / James & Natalie?
From outside the Big Brother house, I am Adam Poch, have a great day!
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