Big Brother: All-Stars - Air Date July 23
James is the new Head of Household. Good for him. Now maybe we'll see some real nominations. If not, then maybe we'll get to see ourselves an orange man. That would be awesome!
But first we have to see the fallout over Nakomis leaving. In the Diary Room, Diane isn't please and vows to fight on. That would be particularly impressive if she does it wearing leather and wielding a chakram!
Boogie really liked Nakomis and was sorry to see her go, but on the other hand Diane is still there in the house and he's hoping he didn't pack his Viagra for nothing.
We got to see many shots of Jase just sitting on the couch while Dr. Will tries to lay on a guilt trip.
Jase admitted that Nakomis was gone and didn't make the jury so he saw no reason to kiss her ass. Or act like a decent human being. In the livingroom Erika asked him if he's okay, and he said that Nakomis was the one who six-fingered him out the door. I ask you, what's the All-Star house without bitterness? I'm trying hard to like him this season, there are times his humanity comes through, but urgh.
Unlike the last 8-2 vote, there didn't seem to be anyone left twisting in the wind. Dr. Will knows he was one of the two who voted against Diane, but who is the other one? It must be driving him crazy not to know, no matter what his suspicions are and he does suspect it was probably someone from Season Six.
We know Janelle was the other one. Aren't we special? There seem to be cracks forming in the SeaSick alliance, and the phrasing in her DR was interesting when she said that the rest of Season Six "voted with the rest of the herd." Was that a subtle Nerd Herd reference? Probably not, but I love thinking it may have been.
When Janelle came into the house, I have to be honest with you, I was kind of over her. Okay, I was very over her. Or at least I was over the deification of her that occurs all over the internet. Everytime she opened her mouth she drove me a little nuts, but when she said she had to keep her word to Nakomis, she started winning me over again. I still don't want to see her win, and her friendship with my favourite, Marcellas, is a threat to him, but now I can once more like her.
Furthering the precarious position this alliance is in, James says he's doing what's best for him and Howie, not for Janelle and Kaysar. He thought Nakomis was too scary as a player and Diane makes him feel safe, like he's tucked up snuggly in Dick Cheney's lap being read the latest bedtime story from Ann Coulter.
Howie felt threatened by Nakomis, much as he does around any woman who doesn't giggle at his tired material and thinly veiled misogyny.
From: readermcreadingpants@realivisionreader.com
To: tabbylavalamp@suckingthefunout.com
Date: 7/24/2006 9:01 PM
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Dear Tabby,
That comment about Howie wasn't funny or lighthearted! This viciousness saddens me. What's up with that?
Yours truly,
A reader
From: tabbylavalamp@suckingthefunout.com
To: readermcreadingpants@realivisionreader.com
Date: 7/24/2006 9:38 PM
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Dear Reader,
Thank you for your feedback. Howie's "ugly" crack is still sticking in my craw, and I'm tired and cranky. If I didn't find Will's discomfort amusing, it may well have been getting worse for him on these pages. Now go watch Treasure Hunters tonight and be prepared for my hilarious recap tomorrow!
Yours sincerely,
Tabby
It's not escaping people's notice that this is the third week of Season Six controlling the HoH room. There is something special here too. The Veto King had never won HoH before, so this is the first time for him.
This is getting to be quite impressive for firsts, actually.
James - had never been Head of Household his season.
Alison - had never been evicted her season.
Diane and Danielle - had never been nominated in their years.
Pinky and the Brain can't agree whether or not James is going to nominated them. Dr. Will is sure he will, Boogie not so much. I don't know who he thinks he'll go after, especially after he brings up that James wasn't pleased with Kaysar's nominations.
Uh oh! It's that zany George again! What goofy weird crap is he up to now? He... He's CLEANING! Oh my gawd, he's such a freak! Let's laugh at the man with the vacuum cleaner! HE'S COOKING TOO! WTF!!! Who let this disaster in??!?! At least Boogie appreciates it (by the way, no matter what I think of Pinky's adolescent dress sense or his infatuation with Diane, he's been pretty darned good and for the most part nice in the Diary Room).
Ah, there's the twist. He cleans and cooks, but at the same time he is listening to what's going on. James and Janelle were talking in the storage room, and when they came out, they caught George eavesdropping. Bad George. At least he admitted in the DR that he does listen. Hey, who doesn't?
When it's time to see James' HoH room, everyone went in and saw his HoH room. Until they start giving each new Head of Household a different Pez dispenser, I'm going to fail to be impressed. Marcellas likes that it changes every week. The room is all done in red, and I'm left wondering if that's a "Red State" reference.
After everyone else leaves, there is a little SeaSick moment where they show that they might be getting a wee bit arrogant. "We're running this house right now!" Yeah, until the first HoH that none of you wins. I am starting to wonder though if there's anyone in the house who would put them up. This streak of HoH wins might intimidate people. I really hope not, or it'll start to be a boring season.
Howie then amazes me by actually showing he's thinking of the game and said that they have to start taking out their most powerful threats. James is then concerned about making sure there is still a target left in the house after this week. Guys, it doesn't matter. You're the biggest targets no matter what you do. I never thought I'd say this, but listen to Howie! He was right last week and Kaysar didn't listen. Will James listen this week?
Hmmm. Janelle no longer trusts Jase. Smart, and I'm wondering when she changed her mind on him.
What's this? They're talking about putting up Chicken George? WHY? Kaysar explains that if you take out George, you force the floaters to take a stand. Really now, what the hell is this. Isn't that what you tried to do last week? Or something like that. I still don't get your nominations, Kaysar. Just put up your biggest threats. Stop trying to be all cute with your nominations. They're not there to gather information, they're there to get people out of the house so you can win the friggin' game!
These people are driving me nuts. At least James talks about putting Will up, but his reason sucks. To find out if he's serious about the stuff he says? No, you put him up because he's dangerous!
They end with a mass bumping of the fists and an oath of "Final Four". This early in the game? My desire to see them broken up is now official.
The game talk does have to be broken up, so now we get to see Pinky put his sporting goods clothes to good use by working out. It seems like he'd like to use his time in the house to get in shape. Narf!
Alright already. I alluded to it earlier, I'll come out and say it now. Despite his age-inappropriate clothing style and voting based on his crush on Diane, I'm actually finding myself liking Boogie this season! I KNOW! First it was Alison, now Mike "Boogie"? I won't stop comparing him to a cartoon mouse because it does amuse me so, but darn it, he gives good Diary Room.
Will spends a lot of time complaining and saying he's bored, but come on, who really buys it? He's messing with you, House Guests! He even admits it in the Diary Room, but the HGs can't see that. They should know better though.
Going into the HoH room, Dr. Will suggests to James that he should put up him and Chicken George. James' only concern about this what if Will ends up leaving. Um, shouldn't his concern be Will staying? Maybe there are alliances and then there are alliances. George would still be a poor choice for HoH right now unless you are straddling two alliances and want to put up someone nobody would really miss.
James isn't stupid and he knows that out of the four Season Sixers, he's the first one that'll be kicked to the curb and he wants to keep his options open. Hmmm. Maybe George might be a decent choice to nominate. The only problem is that even up against Chill Town James will be the first one gone. Keep George, do an alliance with him. Except James is really liking the idea of an alliance with Pinky and the Brain, Danielle, and himself.
By the way, if you haven't read my coverage of So You Think You Can Dance, there was a dancer on the show with the same name as James, except he spelled it "Jaymz". I made fun of that, and would never spell it the same way twice. He's gone now, and I miss that. Can I start doing the same thing with this James? Jayeheyems? No? Okay. I just thought I'd put the idea out there.
Cut to Jase and Howie playing catch with an inflatable pool toy in the backyard, and Jase starts doing a commercial for it, doing a fairly decent job of improvising the jingle for "Blow Up Inner Tube". When Howie of all people thinks you're off your rocker a little bit, it may be time to start laying low.
More strategy talk. In the Diary Room, Erika says she would put up Chicken George. In the HoH room, James and Marcellas are talking and Marcellas points out there is a mood in the house that George needs to be dealt with sooner than later. In the DR, he says that James pretty much has a free week in the house if he gets rid of George, call him one of James' direct threats.
James is next seen talking to Danielle and she doesn't think George is a good nominee, but James thinks if he doesn't go now he's there until the final two. She thinks he should be putting up Jase. James really wants George gone, calling him f___ing worthless. Ouch. If the producers are trying to mislead us, they're doing one hell of a job. Danielle is positive that if Will is put up as a pawn against George it's going to backfire.
It seems like Big Brother Slop is pretty disgusting. The show managed to get a couple minutes out of that, and it worked into a good segue into the week's food challenge.
This week instead of two teams, they would play in teams of two trying to earn food for a specific day by maneuvering a bowling ball past a bunch of holes with a stick across the board, the higher they get it the better the food. If they get it to the very top, they win a feast (a catered dinner) for the day. It is possible to lose and get Slop for the day for everyone.
James and Erika won a feast for Monday.
Diane and Boogie won a feast for Tuesday.
Will and Danielle won veggies, beer, bread and kumquats for Wednesday. The name sounds funny, which is probably why they were included, but they look good.
Kaysar and Howie won a feast for Thursday.
Marcellas and Janelle did the worst, winning veggies and beer for Friday. Marcellas admitted they based their team on cuteness and if they'd get on well together. Marc, you're basing your final two on the same thing. Take this as an omen! In the end, he thought the most physical thing they could do together is go shopping. He did get frustrated with everyone shouting and just wanted them to shut up so he could hear Janelle.
Finally there was Jase and George. George was really nervous and was visibly shaking. Plus it was very hot and he was sweating like Howie taking a math test. They got the feast though, and George just collapsed at the end. It was a little worrying for a moment, but a bunch of people went over, congratulated him, and helped him up - led by Boogie. Yeesh, Pinky. Stop being nice. I need you to make fun of! Narf!
Marcellas was a little down on himself for his poor performance, and we got a little insight into his past when he said back in high school he would play sports he hated just so he wouldn't be the little gay guy who can't do anything. Marcellas, it doesn't matter if you're not good at sports. I'd like to see Barry Bonds coordinate an outfit as well as you, and you can do it without steroids! As long as your happy, that's really all that matters.
AAAAACK! Boogie talks devil talk in his sleep! He's cursed by demons! He does talk in his sleep, but it's gibberish. It freaks out Janelle, who thought she could get him to spill secrets in his sleep but if you can't understand him there's no point.
Danielle gets up early and misses her children. She got pregnant at 16. Some talk about this. It's interesting, but it's late and we there's still a nomination ceremony to get to.
More strategy talk, and now James is thinking Jase might be a good target, but come on. After all the Chicken George talk, it's a little late to try and misdirect us, especially with so little so late.
Talk talk talk talk talk... James says Big Brother is not a team sport. Thank you! Alliances are necessary, but not to be put above you winning.
Safe safe safe safe safe... Nominated for eviction are Dr. Will and Chicken George. Excuse me for my lack of surprise. At least he was nice to George and said it was when he caught him listening to his conversation that he saw him as someone playing the game. George got a good self-effacing line out and said, "So you're going after the most strategic player in Big Brother history is what you're telling me." Say what you want about the Chicken Man, he does seem to have a decent BS detector.
This leads to George's best Diary Room yet, and he comes out swinging at James while working in chicken references, saying he's walking around like the big rooster and that the Colonel is waiting right around the corner for him. Go, George!
I'm not sure what Will said. At some point he got a spray on tan and he's so freakishly orange! Is that really better than a pale, pasty, natural alabaster? On the other hand, Orange Will is funny to look at and isn't that always a good thing?
But first we have to see the fallout over Nakomis leaving. In the Diary Room, Diane isn't please and vows to fight on. That would be particularly impressive if she does it wearing leather and wielding a chakram!
Boogie really liked Nakomis and was sorry to see her go, but on the other hand Diane is still there in the house and he's hoping he didn't pack his Viagra for nothing.
We got to see many shots of Jase just sitting on the couch while Dr. Will tries to lay on a guilt trip.
Jase admitted that Nakomis was gone and didn't make the jury so he saw no reason to kiss her ass. Or act like a decent human being. In the livingroom Erika asked him if he's okay, and he said that Nakomis was the one who six-fingered him out the door. I ask you, what's the All-Star house without bitterness? I'm trying hard to like him this season, there are times his humanity comes through, but urgh.
Unlike the last 8-2 vote, there didn't seem to be anyone left twisting in the wind. Dr. Will knows he was one of the two who voted against Diane, but who is the other one? It must be driving him crazy not to know, no matter what his suspicions are and he does suspect it was probably someone from Season Six.
We know Janelle was the other one. Aren't we special? There seem to be cracks forming in the SeaSick alliance, and the phrasing in her DR was interesting when she said that the rest of Season Six "voted with the rest of the herd." Was that a subtle Nerd Herd reference? Probably not, but I love thinking it may have been.
When Janelle came into the house, I have to be honest with you, I was kind of over her. Okay, I was very over her. Or at least I was over the deification of her that occurs all over the internet. Everytime she opened her mouth she drove me a little nuts, but when she said she had to keep her word to Nakomis, she started winning me over again. I still don't want to see her win, and her friendship with my favourite, Marcellas, is a threat to him, but now I can once more like her.
Furthering the precarious position this alliance is in, James says he's doing what's best for him and Howie, not for Janelle and Kaysar. He thought Nakomis was too scary as a player and Diane makes him feel safe, like he's tucked up snuggly in Dick Cheney's lap being read the latest bedtime story from Ann Coulter.
Howie felt threatened by Nakomis, much as he does around any woman who doesn't giggle at his tired material and thinly veiled misogyny.
From: readermcreadingpants@realivisionreader.com
To: tabbylavalamp@suckingthefunout.com
Date: 7/24/2006 9:01 PM
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Dear Tabby,
That comment about Howie wasn't funny or lighthearted! This viciousness saddens me. What's up with that?
Yours truly,
A reader
From: tabbylavalamp@suckingthefunout.com
To: readermcreadingpants@realivisionreader.com
Date: 7/24/2006 9:38 PM
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Dear Reader,
Thank you for your feedback. Howie's "ugly" crack is still sticking in my craw, and I'm tired and cranky. If I didn't find Will's discomfort amusing, it may well have been getting worse for him on these pages. Now go watch Treasure Hunters tonight and be prepared for my hilarious recap tomorrow!
Yours sincerely,
Tabby
It's not escaping people's notice that this is the third week of Season Six controlling the HoH room. There is something special here too. The Veto King had never won HoH before, so this is the first time for him.
This is getting to be quite impressive for firsts, actually.
James - had never been Head of Household his season.
Alison - had never been evicted her season.
Diane and Danielle - had never been nominated in their years.
Pinky and the Brain can't agree whether or not James is going to nominated them. Dr. Will is sure he will, Boogie not so much. I don't know who he thinks he'll go after, especially after he brings up that James wasn't pleased with Kaysar's nominations.
Uh oh! It's that zany George again! What goofy weird crap is he up to now? He... He's CLEANING! Oh my gawd, he's such a freak! Let's laugh at the man with the vacuum cleaner! HE'S COOKING TOO! WTF!!! Who let this disaster in??!?! At least Boogie appreciates it (by the way, no matter what I think of Pinky's adolescent dress sense or his infatuation with Diane, he's been pretty darned good and for the most part nice in the Diary Room).
Ah, there's the twist. He cleans and cooks, but at the same time he is listening to what's going on. James and Janelle were talking in the storage room, and when they came out, they caught George eavesdropping. Bad George. At least he admitted in the DR that he does listen. Hey, who doesn't?
When it's time to see James' HoH room, everyone went in and saw his HoH room. Until they start giving each new Head of Household a different Pez dispenser, I'm going to fail to be impressed. Marcellas likes that it changes every week. The room is all done in red, and I'm left wondering if that's a "Red State" reference.
After everyone else leaves, there is a little SeaSick moment where they show that they might be getting a wee bit arrogant. "We're running this house right now!" Yeah, until the first HoH that none of you wins. I am starting to wonder though if there's anyone in the house who would put them up. This streak of HoH wins might intimidate people. I really hope not, or it'll start to be a boring season.
Howie then amazes me by actually showing he's thinking of the game and said that they have to start taking out their most powerful threats. James is then concerned about making sure there is still a target left in the house after this week. Guys, it doesn't matter. You're the biggest targets no matter what you do. I never thought I'd say this, but listen to Howie! He was right last week and Kaysar didn't listen. Will James listen this week?
Hmmm. Janelle no longer trusts Jase. Smart, and I'm wondering when she changed her mind on him.
What's this? They're talking about putting up Chicken George? WHY? Kaysar explains that if you take out George, you force the floaters to take a stand. Really now, what the hell is this. Isn't that what you tried to do last week? Or something like that. I still don't get your nominations, Kaysar. Just put up your biggest threats. Stop trying to be all cute with your nominations. They're not there to gather information, they're there to get people out of the house so you can win the friggin' game!
These people are driving me nuts. At least James talks about putting Will up, but his reason sucks. To find out if he's serious about the stuff he says? No, you put him up because he's dangerous!
They end with a mass bumping of the fists and an oath of "Final Four". This early in the game? My desire to see them broken up is now official.
The game talk does have to be broken up, so now we get to see Pinky put his sporting goods clothes to good use by working out. It seems like he'd like to use his time in the house to get in shape. Narf!
Alright already. I alluded to it earlier, I'll come out and say it now. Despite his age-inappropriate clothing style and voting based on his crush on Diane, I'm actually finding myself liking Boogie this season! I KNOW! First it was Alison, now Mike "Boogie"? I won't stop comparing him to a cartoon mouse because it does amuse me so, but darn it, he gives good Diary Room.
Will spends a lot of time complaining and saying he's bored, but come on, who really buys it? He's messing with you, House Guests! He even admits it in the Diary Room, but the HGs can't see that. They should know better though.
Going into the HoH room, Dr. Will suggests to James that he should put up him and Chicken George. James' only concern about this what if Will ends up leaving. Um, shouldn't his concern be Will staying? Maybe there are alliances and then there are alliances. George would still be a poor choice for HoH right now unless you are straddling two alliances and want to put up someone nobody would really miss.
James isn't stupid and he knows that out of the four Season Sixers, he's the first one that'll be kicked to the curb and he wants to keep his options open. Hmmm. Maybe George might be a decent choice to nominate. The only problem is that even up against Chill Town James will be the first one gone. Keep George, do an alliance with him. Except James is really liking the idea of an alliance with Pinky and the Brain, Danielle, and himself.
By the way, if you haven't read my coverage of So You Think You Can Dance, there was a dancer on the show with the same name as James, except he spelled it "Jaymz". I made fun of that, and would never spell it the same way twice. He's gone now, and I miss that. Can I start doing the same thing with this James? Jayeheyems? No? Okay. I just thought I'd put the idea out there.
Cut to Jase and Howie playing catch with an inflatable pool toy in the backyard, and Jase starts doing a commercial for it, doing a fairly decent job of improvising the jingle for "Blow Up Inner Tube". When Howie of all people thinks you're off your rocker a little bit, it may be time to start laying low.
More strategy talk. In the Diary Room, Erika says she would put up Chicken George. In the HoH room, James and Marcellas are talking and Marcellas points out there is a mood in the house that George needs to be dealt with sooner than later. In the DR, he says that James pretty much has a free week in the house if he gets rid of George, call him one of James' direct threats.
James is next seen talking to Danielle and she doesn't think George is a good nominee, but James thinks if he doesn't go now he's there until the final two. She thinks he should be putting up Jase. James really wants George gone, calling him f___ing worthless. Ouch. If the producers are trying to mislead us, they're doing one hell of a job. Danielle is positive that if Will is put up as a pawn against George it's going to backfire.
It seems like Big Brother Slop is pretty disgusting. The show managed to get a couple minutes out of that, and it worked into a good segue into the week's food challenge.
This week instead of two teams, they would play in teams of two trying to earn food for a specific day by maneuvering a bowling ball past a bunch of holes with a stick across the board, the higher they get it the better the food. If they get it to the very top, they win a feast (a catered dinner) for the day. It is possible to lose and get Slop for the day for everyone.
James and Erika won a feast for Monday.
Diane and Boogie won a feast for Tuesday.
Will and Danielle won veggies, beer, bread and kumquats for Wednesday. The name sounds funny, which is probably why they were included, but they look good.
Kaysar and Howie won a feast for Thursday.
Marcellas and Janelle did the worst, winning veggies and beer for Friday. Marcellas admitted they based their team on cuteness and if they'd get on well together. Marc, you're basing your final two on the same thing. Take this as an omen! In the end, he thought the most physical thing they could do together is go shopping. He did get frustrated with everyone shouting and just wanted them to shut up so he could hear Janelle.
Finally there was Jase and George. George was really nervous and was visibly shaking. Plus it was very hot and he was sweating like Howie taking a math test. They got the feast though, and George just collapsed at the end. It was a little worrying for a moment, but a bunch of people went over, congratulated him, and helped him up - led by Boogie. Yeesh, Pinky. Stop being nice. I need you to make fun of! Narf!
Marcellas was a little down on himself for his poor performance, and we got a little insight into his past when he said back in high school he would play sports he hated just so he wouldn't be the little gay guy who can't do anything. Marcellas, it doesn't matter if you're not good at sports. I'd like to see Barry Bonds coordinate an outfit as well as you, and you can do it without steroids! As long as your happy, that's really all that matters.
AAAAACK! Boogie talks devil talk in his sleep! He's cursed by demons! He does talk in his sleep, but it's gibberish. It freaks out Janelle, who thought she could get him to spill secrets in his sleep but if you can't understand him there's no point.
Danielle gets up early and misses her children. She got pregnant at 16. Some talk about this. It's interesting, but it's late and we there's still a nomination ceremony to get to.
More strategy talk, and now James is thinking Jase might be a good target, but come on. After all the Chicken George talk, it's a little late to try and misdirect us, especially with so little so late.
Talk talk talk talk talk... James says Big Brother is not a team sport. Thank you! Alliances are necessary, but not to be put above you winning.
Safe safe safe safe safe... Nominated for eviction are Dr. Will and Chicken George. Excuse me for my lack of surprise. At least he was nice to George and said it was when he caught him listening to his conversation that he saw him as someone playing the game. George got a good self-effacing line out and said, "So you're going after the most strategic player in Big Brother history is what you're telling me." Say what you want about the Chicken Man, he does seem to have a decent BS detector.
This leads to George's best Diary Room yet, and he comes out swinging at James while working in chicken references, saying he's walking around like the big rooster and that the Colonel is waiting right around the corner for him. Go, George!
I'm not sure what Will said. At some point he got a spray on tan and he's so freakishly orange! Is that really better than a pale, pasty, natural alabaster? On the other hand, Orange Will is funny to look at and isn't that always a good thing?
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