Big Brother Craze

No one loves a good conspiracy theory like a Big Brother fan! We’ve all heard the rumblings about Diary Room and Producer’s influence, people for and against America’s player, and on and on… Here’s some of the latest!

As many are aware by now, Amber was evicted on Thursday, but not interviewed by anyone on Friday, not even on the CBS morning show with Julie Chen, or on House Calls! CBS issued a statement saying that they were going to truly sequester the remaining evictees so as not to influence them about the game. Many reporters - including AP and online sources - had declined to interview Amber (or Jameka should she have been the one evicted) because CBS insisted the press not ask any questions regarding Amber’s anti-Jew remarks.

The feeling is that these might unduly influence their votes in the end game for some reason. I could see Amber feeling bad that someone might think badly of her (BOY is she in for a BIG surprise!) and tossing a vote to Eric to ‘make up for it’ so perhaps they are in the right - after all, we don’t ever get to see Survivor contestants until after the season has already ended and those last votes have been cast! CBS has promised that all contestants will be available immediately following the finale on September 18.

Then there was last night - the houseguests had a surprise, late night veto competition that featured Janelle. Beforehand, Janelle was apparently on a shoutbox, and allegedly said something that was interpreted that she’d be mean to Eric, because she doesn’t like him. Naturally, the minute that the competition was over, something Daniele said to the effect of Janelle loved her and hated Eric and what does it all mean had fans going rabid over Janelle’s manipulating the game and all hell broke loose on boards everywhere!

Now, me? I am a fan - but not a rabid fan. I love Eric, but I’m not going to go accusing folks of fixing things for or against him or any of the other houseguests. Nor am I going to defend why I like the guy I like by telling others they are wrong. The thing is - we haven’t even SEEN this competition yet, and we are not in the house. All we have are the PERCEPTIONS of the houseguests and Janelle, who were actually involved. It’s all hearsay, baby, and we’re all entitled to our opinions!

There’s been many times I’ve seen something said on the boards and I’ve had to wonder if I’m watching the same show on the feeds that other people are. Often times what I saw and understood is perceived as something totally different by others, and sparks a huge argument. Also - we see so much of these guys, it’s hard to remember every little thing that was said or done and how it corresponds to other things said or done. It’s all one giant game of perception and opinion.

So, with that said? OMG! For a guy who begged folks to make a power move last week, where was that determination to make one of his own this week? Now he’s taking the easy way out as well! And what makes him more deserving all of the sudden after winning ONE competition? AND WHY DON’T THESE PEOPLE LISTEN WHEN I YELL AT THE MONITOR?

And why, oh why, do we have the next five days of nothing for the hamsters to do? Though - I have to say, if they weren’t so tired today - and throughout the next few days, that latex body paint, and edible body paint might present some interesting scenarios. At least I certainly HOPE so!

I can’t WAIT till Thursday! But, that said, catcha later tonight with the Sunday Night Recap!