Big Brother Craze

This morning over at MySpace, Evel Dick is feeling sassy and has a whole bunch of little tidbits about Big Brother 10, HouseCalls, and even the now expected dig at Erik and Jessica. So what’s he up too?

Everyone loved his video blogs for RealPlayer last year, so we can expect more of the same on a bigger scale. (Ok, everyone except you. And maybe you. And you over there in the corner too, but we’ve been ignoring you for a long time and stop sucking your thumb already. And you over there too. LOTS of people, then - not everyone. Happy? *grin*) ANYWAY. This year while the feeds are down for the live broadcasts on Wednesdays, we’ll have something to watch instead of the screen saver and endless loop of the theme song.

Evel Dick will be broadcasting a “loosely put together show of sorts” live from the Cat Club on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood. He’ll have guests, friends, random people - not just past houseguests. He says that some of the guests we’ll recognize, want to have, or want to punch. He’s going to be interviewing big fans of the show that have some type of celeb status or another.

If you don’t have the feeds, and are wondering if this is worth checking into them for, you’ll get to see the first two shows for free, available to everyone. If you like the “trainwreck in the making [he’s] calling a show”, it’ll start July 16th.

The deal with Showtime for a Dick at Night show before/after Afterdark fell through due to things out of his control, but we will get more of Dick on Housecalls on Thursdays! This year Housecalls is on at Noon PST, and Evel Dick will be co-hosting with Gretchen on Thursdays where he promises he will get to speak to evicted houseguests. Of course, we’ve heard that last part before, so we’ll see what happens.

Also co-hosting Housecalls this year? Sheila from BB9 (Know that!) will be joining Gretchen on Wednesdays. Not sure who has returned for the other days just yet, but I’ll be sure to let you know as soon as I know.

One last tidbit from Evel Dick - the live eviction audiences will not include past houseguets. They want them to be different then the finale, where all past houseguests are welcomed and invited. So it’ll be all fans, all the time, watching our beloved Chenbot oust a houseguest every week!

TWO MORE WEEKS!

I think the best part of the season, of any Big Brother season, is the two weeks or so before the premiere. We’re all so giddy with anticipation that THIS season will be the BEST season. It’s that tingly feeling we get way deep inside that’s full of hope. We’re roaming the net, hoping for someone, anyone in the know to tell us what they know - even if it’s just so that we can begin the endless debate.

So what do we know? Here’s the compilation of all the rumors I’ve heard bantered around. Keep in mind that they are rumors, and we won’t know anything for sure until it happens, but some of the sources seem to be pretty reliable. However, if they turn out to be completely wrong, don’t shoot the messenger, eh?

1. 13 houseguests - source, the commercial. Could BB be lying to us? Absolutely.

2. Season Premiere July 13th - source, CBS.

3. Network broadcasts will follow BB9 structure, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday nights.

4. There will be a live audience for the live eviction shows on Wednesday nights, and our beloved Chenbot will host, as always.

5. As I reported before, a gentleman who said that he made it to the top 35 posted at jokers was given his ‘regrets’ call to say he didn’t make it, so we can assume that all the houseguests have been contacted and are en route to CA and sequester if they are not there already (We’ve also heard that they are there already… and It’s also been reported that one finalist has quit already, and another flown in to take their place.)

6. Each room is decorated as if it came from a different ere/decade - 60s, 70s, 80s. I mentioned that before as well, as it came from Crazy James. That fits with the speculation that…

7. We’ll have a wider array of ages then we’re used too - 20s, 30s 40s and even one guy in his 60s. (How cool would it be if it were 3 - 20 somethings, 3 - 30 somethings, 3 - 40 somethings, 3 - 50 somethings and that one 60s fellow being our number 13?)

8. Because of the odd number of houseguests, 13, there’s speculation that we’ll have other houseguests entering the house throughout the season - complete rumor, I’ve heard nothing to substantiate it.

9. None of the houseguests are from previous seasons, and I’ve heard it said a couple of places that none of them know each other, either. But we’ve heard that last part before, huh?

10. The Twist - it’s been held EXTREMELY close, and even the one fellow who posted anonymously over with my BB-blogging BFF, Carolyn at BBDish, even he would only toss out a tidbit for us to gnaw on. He said:

Alli Grodner was quoted on BB9 finale night as saying “you will love it” regarding the twist of BB10. I know that I can’t speak for all of you, but as a die-hard Big Brother fan, I can say with complete honesty that she was telling the truth. This twist has been held very close to the vest and as a result it’s too risky to leak it all (I know, I’m sorry!) but I can tell you this much: it twist involves mirrors and a “disappearing room.”

HOW cool does that sound? A disappearing room? Here’s hoping it’s something fantastically cool. This same person also said that the houseguests were already in sequester as of the past weekend, though he had heard no reason for it being so early. He assumes it is so more detailed promos can be filmed and ready to air.

11. Together again - just as I said to begin with, it means nothing other then Summer + Big Brother = Together again.

12. The houseguests are all “Opposites”. The Joker’s dude who got to top 35 said that each houseguest will have an opposite in the house as well. It will be some hot-button issue, like religion, hunters vs. PETA, politics, vegetarians, etc. This falls into line with the rumors during casting that members of PETA were being recruited.

And lucky number 13 (yes, I totally did that on purpose. *L*). We know that no matter what, how good or how bad it gets, that I’ll be here watching and reporting it all here at Big Brother Craze - and that’s one rumor that I can 100% confirm!

This? is funny stuff! My son and all his friends are now contemplating a war of their own. James Rhine from Big Brother 6 and Allstars is in there - I had to watch it a second time to be sure which one he is - there’s lots of action, and in his own words:

This was a fun little project that I got to do recently. I was a little disappointed that you can’t see me that often especially since I don’t die till the end by Nerf gernade… but it was one of the funnest days of filming ever.

I’m pretty sure I’ve picked him out - can you?

The Great Office War

And, since my kids and their friends are jonsin’ to make a Nerf War video of their own… I just have to make sure they let ME play too!

ETA - I got an email from James Rhine yesterday (HI JAMES!) and he mentioned that he was also featured in the latest video from the Pussycat Dolls! You can see the video on his MySpace page!

TWOOOOOOOOOO BIIIIIIITS! (Pweeeeeeese, Eddie! Yes, I watched Roger Rabbit way to often when my kids were younger - why do you ask?)

All during Housecalls for season 9, and well, ever since his own season, Bunky took a lot of ribbing about his back hair. He took it in stride and joked about it as well, ever being the cute little wooly mammoth that he is. At one point during the season, Evel Dick started telling him that he’d take bits for someone to shave said back hair and rid poor Bunky of his own personal sweater.

Evel Dick apparently didn’t have enough pull. But you know who did? The Banker and Howie Mandell! That’s right, our very own Bunky was on last nights Deal or No Deal, with clippers and $100 in hand, as a contestant was asked to ’show her skill’ at her job. Check out the clip!

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Howie looks MORTIFIED - he is well known as a germaphobe and that kind of manscaping pushed him to his limit, I suppose. I just sat here and giggled, myself, as the contestant did exactly what Bunky asked for - just a little off the top. A back Mullet. Who’da thunk it? Nice to see the previous houseguests getting airtime, though, isn’t it? James Rhine was recently in a music video by the Pussycat Dolls, and Kaysar has a new commercial out that’s pretty funny - see?

All of which just makes us want July 13th to come all the faster, right? Right! BRING ON THE NEW HOUSEGUESTS!

…remember that promo open call Saturday? I received an email from a reader who attended the open call - and I guess Evel Dick is losing his appeal… as of the time Fran showed up - she was the only one there! Here’s what she had to say about her experience:

Hi Lessa! Ok, well i went. this is what happened: I arrive around 1:30pm. there’s no one there but staff and a lighting and camera crew. No Evel Dick, no crowd. I’m literally the only fan there - lol.

So, basically I just show up to see if I can meet Dick. Figure it’ll be a zoo and probably just get a look at him. Didn’t really expect to be interviewed. They whisk me right back to the taping area and sit me on the directors chair in front of the lights and camera, and I’m pretty surprised and just thinking- now what…

So one person sits me down, another is powdering my face and fixing my flyaways, then a third starts interviewing me all about why i watch the show, who do i like best, favorite moments, who I disliked, what advice would I give to upcoming houseguests, etc. etc. They were so excited to have someone to interview, they were acting like I was the Queen of Sheba or something.

It was all very surreal. There was all this extra security on duty as a big crowd was expected, so everyone was just as baffled as I. It took about 15 minutes and then I left. …no one was waiting to go next.

Well, thanks for the info! We’ll see if I show up in a promo - I’m the brunette in her forties wearing the white, cap-sleeved, scoopneck blouse!

So, whatcha think!? Also, pls. let me know if you notice they start airing?

Well! At least you were treated like the royalty you are, Fran! I’ll keep an eye out for the promos to start airing, and let you know as soon as I see one! Sounds like you’ve a great shot of being the main gal, hm? Sucks that Evel Dick was a no-show, or had left already by the time you arrived. I totally would have gone with ya, if I could have!

Anyone else give that open call a try?

We all have our reasons, and now some of you can take advantage and tell the whole nation why you love the conniving, lying, backstabbing, strategizing, game play of Big Brother! With just over a month to go before the beginning of Season Ten - CBS has released a casting call for folks interested in the nationwide promo. I doubt there’s any money in it - but there IS a chance to meet and greet with the one and only Evel Dick!

Here are the official details:
You can be on National Television as part of the promotional campaign for the CBS Summer hit Big Brother. Get a chance to meet the one and only Evel Dick, Winner of Big Brother 8!

Date - Sunday, June 8th
Location - CBS Television City, 7800 Beverly BLVD. Los Angeles, CA 90036, Stage 36
Time - 12 Noon to 3pm
Parking - Enter through main gate on Beverly Blvd. Park as directed by Security
Participation - You must be 18 or older to participate. All participants will be required to sign a release form. You must have Photo ID.

Man, why can’t they have this kind of stuff while I’m visiting my friends in LA? Sheesh. If you make it out there and get in, though, be sure and let us know! We’ll be on the lookout for all of the promos that are sure to hit the air any day… right? Not that we’re addicted and eagerly awaiting it or anything. Really. Quit looking at me like that….

Of course, if you don’t make the cut, you can always go to Reality TV School and hope for better luck next time…

…the excitement of the Final Two on the feeds, that is… The boys slept in this morning until just minutes shy of noon, after a night of celebration, and a whole bunch of “bro” talk. They’ve been quiet, as they got up, did their morning routines, drank some joe, ate some breakfast, and worked out. They’re still upset that big brother won’t give them cigarettes, but will give them more nicotine patches.

The guineas are quite depressed, BooBoo especially. Ryan tried to get them to feel better, giving them some apples this morning. They ate, but without their usual gusto - The boys agree they miss Sharon and are upset about her eviction. I hope to see a GP DR confirming that fact on Sunday.

They got yelled at for singing, they ran around without their microphones while doing sit ups, and rescued a ladybug from the pool. Said ladybug and Ryan spent some time communing and forming a friendship, before an indoor lockdown.

The last week of feeds are always a little boring - and I have to say that at least THESE two interact more then the Dastardly Donatos did last year. They make plans, they giggle, they trash the houseguests, women, men, and hell even the guineas, they talk about the money, the bitch about doing the dishes since their ‘maid’ is no longer - it’s all good.

So - while we’re watching our final two be typical boys, here’s an activity for ya’ll as we look forward to BB10. We’ve learned a lot this season of Big Brother on how NOT to act on National Television, more so then any season so far. (IMO) So - let’s start a list of do’s and don’ts to help those that make it on the summer session of our addiction. Hit the comment button below the post - I’ll even get us started there - join in, and help next seasons hopefuls be better then all the others!

…Adam’s doing his best to get on it. It’s really rather hysterical to watch. After the cut!

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Today is the Big She’s 46th birthday, something she’s been looking forward too and mentioned often. She’s been coloring her hair, and BB provided some birthday streamers, hats, cake and ice cream, and a gift bag. Adam was called into the DR to tell him it was in the store room, and with Sharon’s help with distracting Sheila upstairs, they snuck it all outside and decorated and got everything ready in order to surprise her.

While Sheila was in the shower washing her hair out, Sharon told her there’s a lockdown outside, and everyone is out there already, but she’ll wait for her to put on some clothing real quick, and they’ll head out together.

She was really surprised - it was cute! She got another letter from her son, and her mom and sister too - tears of course, and she can’t hardly read it. She just found out her mom is actually a fan of the show - she’s stunned. *L*

And Mick is BUSTED! Ryan just noticed that in the picture on the coffee mug he has his ear pierced. They pointed it out to Sheila and she is laughing, says that better be it - she better not come home and find tattoos! The picture cup is something she got for her birthday last year, though some of the pictures might be newly added - like the ear piercing. *L*

… leads to some interesting conversations, and… this:

yes, that’s Sheila…

Anyone wanna try their hands at captioning?

Or something. Last night was all card games, mermaid painting, hair painting and then bash sessions masquerading as strategy sessions. I spent part of the evening trying to figure out just who was really aligned with whom, and to tell the truth - I still don’t know. I may have to break out a flow chart or some other Type A organizational tool to help. Then I’ll need a Type A personality to explain it to me. Any volunteers? No? Harumph.

As I see it, here’s who’s doing what with whom (and for how many Oreo cookies?):

Natalie: HOH and Ass-Kissee of the week.
Aligned primarily with God, who may or may not be an active participant along with the number 8. Or 7. Or 9. Depending on the day/week/need. Secondary alliance with mermaids and other paintings that all make her look like a barbie doll.

Main houseguest alliance is with Ryan, with Adam as an out of the loop third member.

- Also claims to be part of the Girls Alliance with Sheila and Sharon, while telling everyone else she doesn’t trust Sharon at all because she’s a fart. I mean mole. Apparently both are “silent but deadly.”

- “Secretly secret” alliance with James, that she’s told Ryan and Adam both about. That one will be shot to hell when they go against their word and vote out Joshuah, though she’s already put that blame squarely on Ryan’s shoulders, who’s already laid that blame on Adam’s shoulders, as both Natalie and Ryan practice extreme CMY maneuvers to attempt to come out with hands clean.

- In the end, I think Natalie’s true alliance is still with St. Mattie. Period.

Sheila: Ass-Kisser and in-HOH-hider extraordinaire. Aka TattleTale. Know that!
Aligned primarily with the number 45, the letters S I N G L E M O M, and her shield of a 16-year-old son who didn’t ask for it but whom she cowers behind. Also included are Tylenol PM, Midol, A Book Deal and the Diary Room, for whom she works primarily as a Tattletale of Epic Proportions. Because they can’t be watching her all the time, right? (Why don’t WE get that right?!)

Main houseguest alliance is with Adam, though she swears otherwise and bashes him at every turn because when he’s not being her hero, he’s never got her back, even though she won’t vote without him, but he’s her partner. Confused? So are we.

- Doing her damnedest to force the Girls Alliance to stick together against those big meany pants men who do nothing but humiliate and degrade her because she’s a 45 year old woman. Hey, did you know she has a book deal and deserves to win above anyone else?

- Aligned with Sharon on the down-low, so down low that she tells everyone that the only person she can trust is Sharon as long as she’s in her ear all weak long, being the master game player and manipulator that she is. She has Sharon in her back pocket, don’t ya know, right next to Adam. And Ryan. And Natalie. And quite possibly Allison Grodner, St. Mattie, and Alex. Does that make her butt look too big?

Sharon: Nominated, loud and silent at the same time and (overly?) Confident.
Primarily aligned with the Guinea Pigs, who think she’s bugnuts and want her out ASAP so that they can get their eardrums repaired from all the screeching.

Main houseguest alliance is Joshuah, though that will be broken up one way or the other tonight. Floats automatically toward whoever is in power, and aligns herself with them for the duration. Is a known mole, yet swears allegiance with whoever is listening at the time.

- This results in a down-low alliance with Sheila, which means she gets to listen to her stories all day and night until the Tylenol PM kicks in.

- Part of the Girls Alliance by virtue of body parts, told she’s in the loop, though the other members fight about whether she can be trusted or not.

- Will align with James - if he gets HOH, of course.

- Adam - see above.

- Has struck a final two alliance with Ryan - on the down-low of course.

Ryan: Quick, rye-bread, Bible Buddy.
Currently wasting away to nothing on slop, he’s a shadow of his former self.

Primary Houseguest alliance is with Natalie, currently, as well it should be since she’s HOH. They’ve got everything planned out to get them to the final two, with Adam as the out of the loop third wheel. As long as they can get rid of James, of course.

- Had long time secret alliance with Joshuah, but by all reports is going to blow that out of the water tonight, which shouldn’t be a surprise as he’s lied to him actively since forming said secret alliance.

- Has replaced Joshuah with his partner Sharon in a Final Two deal, unbeknownst to Natalie.

- Prefers his alliance with Meat. Will rekindle that alliance tonight, along with the sub alliance with Pizza, Cheese, and the Storage Room Grocery Stash.

Adam: 8-ballah!
Primarily aligned with his ‘junk’, though he worries it will turn on him so must check every 1.5 seconds with a good scratching rearrange. Finger-sniffing afterwards optional.

His main houseguest alliance is with Ryan and Natalie, though he doesn’t realize he’s the third wheel.

- Strives to constantly remain under the radar, yet sees all and remembers more - a True Floater, with one competition win under his belt to give him legitimacy in the eyes of others. Has, at various times, claimed to be on the side with whomever set’s Sheila off on a rampage. Never truly lets on who he’s voting for, while promising everyone he’s voting for them.

- Maybe his Junk Knows - but I’m not getting close enough to ask.

Joshuah: Nominated Drama Queen, AKA Super Joshy.
Primarily aligned with his dance moves, Lycra, coffee, bbq sauce and tears-on-command.

Main household alliance is James. Or Sharon. Or Ryan. Or Natalie. Or Adam. It depends on whom he’s talking too and what he’s trying to do to save his ass.

- Ryan was his secret alliance, and he believes he’s still got that in his back pocket - will continue to believe so until tonight.

- Sharon has been his partner, but he has no worries about selling her out - repeatedly.

- Has promised Natalie and Ryan two free weeks if he stays for this week.

- Has been completely honest with only one person - James. Plans to leave with dignity, and a complete bullshit story to throw people off guard and give James (and Sharon) the edge in the HOH competition tonight should all his dealings fail to save him in tonight’s vote.

James: Pink-Haired Competition Monster.
Primarily aligned with the color pink, tighty-whities, Mohawks and the Power Of Veto.

Main household alliance is with Joshuah though that is likely to be at an end tonight.

- Has made a final two deal with Natalie that she plans to break, though she has framed Ryan for that break, keeping her hands clean.

- Is on an island, all alone and isolated, and fighting for survival every week.

- His sole true alliance is to himself, the only one in the house he can trust.

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So there you have it. Still confused? Me too! Of course, so are the houseguests. If they’d only start thinking strategically instead of emotionally, we might get some real game play out of this bunch. I’m not holding my breath though - are you?

Happy Live Eviction day!

Croquet has made a return to the Big Brother House. They’re not as pretty as they were last time, but otherwise exactly the same. The houseguests can’t remember what competition they came for last time, and think it might be for a luxury or something. It was POV, and Dick won it with his last hit. I believe that competition was during ‘hell week’ too, when he and Daniel were on the block together and he woke Dustin with the pots and pans and did the infamous imitation of Amber - Cigars, cigarettes!

Just a few moments ago everyone was called into the living room where Joshuah had a note to read. Apparently it was from Allison Grodner, and they were reprimanded for cussing. They were given a list of words they cannot - or should not - say while in the house. It most likely stems from James dropping the f-bomb on live tv during the last few minutes of Wednesday’s show.

Sheila’s been working the campaign circuit non-stop since the POV this morning. Other then that, it’s been relatively quiet in the house. I’ll be out for a few hours for my son’s birthday party (Sixteen! HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?!) and I’ll catch up on all the happenings when I return. Have a great evening, ya’ll!

Other then the Nominations, all the hamsters have been relatively quiet. The biggest excitement came when, after an outdoor lockdown, they discovered the blocks in the guinea pigs cage now spelled “POV” and possibly “big” behind it, and numbers that equaled 14 when added up. As you can imagine, there was a LOT of activity near the cage as the Houseguests attempted to put together a grander meaning of it all…

They got a beer and wine delivery as well, and Sheila had a crying breakdown between DR visits, and the rest of the houseguests had a bash on Sheila party outside.

Now they’re planning on pranking Sheila, since she went to bed early. She didn’t want to study for the POV, so they’re planning on waking her with the news that POV is RIGHT NOW! COME ON! LET’S GO! Everyone is in on it, they’re just waiting for Josh to get out of the DR.

They put together the plan - race in to get her, and she fell for it, completely! Grabbed her stuff came outside, they all sat there until James came out laughing, and the gig is up! her facve was GREAT, she’s laughing as she goes back to bed “This house is insane!”

She just gets her unitard off and under the covers… and got called to the DR - for the THIRD TIME TONIGHT! HAHAHAH! That was HYSTERICAL! Whoever is running the DR tonight is officially my hero! It’s like I’ve always told my kids - when at a Slumber Party, never make the mistake of being the first one to fall asleep… And what’s BB but the ultimate 3 month long slumber party?

–Sheila’s is out of the DR, and out of the unitard! (It’s after midnight, POV tomorrow, her week in the unitard is officially over) And she’s still laughing. They asked if she was mad, and she says “NO! of COURSE not! you got me GOOD! Thank you, I needed that!” Hugs and laughter and re-telling all around.

Now THAT’S the way to end a night. I’ll be back in the morning for the POV spoilers!

So, what do you think would have happened if the votes had been tied, between the previous houseguest (Alex) and James? Had it come across as 4-4? Think maybe they would have given Ryan the chance to vote again as HOH?

I don’t think so. Wanna know why? Of COURSE you do!

I only noticed it when BBAD came on in my time zone, 2 hours after the competition was over. I thought I’d seen it before, but wasn’t sure. So here’s a picture…

You can’t see it too clearly, but there were spaces for NINE disco balls. Nine. Not 8. Nine would be all the houseguests including Ryan, and of course he couldn’t play. That means there was one extra… for what reason? (the placement of the red line there, on the far side, is where that space is, where the ball would have been.)

I think that had it been a tie, Both Alex and James would have competed in the HOH with the rest of them. Between the two of them, whoever dropped first would summarily be evicted again, leaving the other in the house to continue competing for HOH, with the safety of knowing they were back in the house.

At least, that’s how I would have done it. (Grin) How about you?

PS - check after the cut for an “aww!” moment!

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When pondering things to do, why not make a Slop House!

No, not a flop house, a SLOP HOUSE.

And then, you KNOW what happens next.

You can see it in their eyes… SLOP FIGHT!
(Chelsia does end up topless -but keeps covered. Just be aware.)

Followed by VERY COLD SHOWERS outside.

Followed by “Chelsia? Please go to the Diary Room.” hahahah! And, of course, clean up duty as the rest of the house guests chuckle and shake their head before going about their business.