Posted by johnnysweeptheleg

Here’s something I’ve learned over 10 seasons of Big Brother. On an eviction night, if the editors slant heavily in one direction, the opposite individual will be voted out. Last night was no different. Every flashback consisted of houseguests who once were dead-set on voting Steven out, slowly wavering and considering a house shakeup. But no one in a position of power is going to risk it all this early only to make a move that guarantees nothing. And so, Steven is voted out unanimously.

A rather dull episode overall, though we did learn a few things.

Memphis and Angie think their alliance is a secret. Meanwhile, Libra, Ollie, April, and Keesha have spent half the episode talking about that very alliance. I think I saw a thought bubble appear above the goldfish, who know about it, even.

Oh, and did you know that Renny was a 1977 New Orleans Saints dancer? Those were the years prior to electricity, so Renny double-dutied by also calling the plays into the huddle. Y’know … because she has such a loud and obnoxious sounding … ok, fine, I’ll give up on it.

But enough of that, how much fun was it to watch Steven listen to the pre-recorded goodbye messages? And, of course, Jessie once again lived up to his Jessie-ness when his entire message consisted of his views on Steven’s body and workout routine. Even Arnold Schwarzenegger, in the bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron, spent less time obsessing on working out. At least in there, he talked about getting high, drinking and womanizing. Jessie is a one-track mind. He’s living up to his Bam Bam persona.

And it makes for riveting television.

Finally, it’s time for the HOH competition. Leading up to the competition, aliens began appearing behind the mirrors to scare the houseguests. April nearly crawls out of her skin. Renny begins making faces at it. And Jessie instantly lectures the emaciated alien on eating habits and the necessities of a proper workout routine. “Your lats are weak, bro. You need to build them. It’ll fill out your shirt.” Ok, he didn’t, but he totally wanted to, I’m sure.

The competition has to do with competing against the other houseguests, in figuring out which items the aliens have or have not stolen. Keesha and Libra are the last survivors. And when Libra answers incorrectly, the HOH lands in Keesha’s hands. She looks stunned and almost unaware of what this means.

Who knows … maybe Keesha had been abducted by these aliens?

Random Thoughts:

- These eviction shows are becoming predictable and easily the most boring episodes of the week. They need to do something to change things. What are your suggestions?

- The Chen Bot’s orange jumpsuit. Did she escape from an all girls prison, or something?

- Dan’s game play is growing on me. He has potential.

- Libra has accused Jerry of being a floater. Do you really consider him to be a floater? I’m not so sure I agree with Libra.

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Tags: Big Brother, Reality TV, Recap //