I personally think that Big Brother 9 spends a bit too much time with the last two hamsters alone in the house. That was my thought back when the last eviction was on a Thursday. I feel even more strongly about the issue this season with a Wednesday eviction. It's prolonging the agony. It's like waiting on line at the DMV, sitting in the waiting room at the dentist's office. It's like standing in the express line at the supermarket with two items and being stuck behind a cart full of groceries. You just want to get through it, leave it behind, and get on with your life.The only interesting happenings in this period are the reactions to the jury questions. Read on for show spoilers!
Unlike other seasons, I really have no vested interest in whomever wins the season. I never had any individual I was cheering on throughout the season. I suppose I'd rather an Adam win than a Ryan win. But they both have their drawbacks and I'm not excited so much for either of them.
The biggest news out of the last day alone has been the jury questioning. We don't get to see the actual questioning on the feeds, but we certainly get a lot of peripheral information. So, I'm here today to tell you what I know.
Adam practiced his speech pleading his case with the jury: "I wish we all could be standing here. Without you guys here, it wouldn't be BB this year. I'm playing not for myself, but for something bigger. Ryan played a wonderful game himself, and I wish we could split the money but we can't. Like Sharon says everything happens for a reason. I feel I'm at the end for a reason. I did what i had to win, took risks, made alliances, even gave people breaks when I had to. It's not about winning the most comps." He called it his PowerPoint presentation. He also mentioned his cause -- the autistic children of America. Whether he'll redeem himself in the field is uncertain after calling the kids "retards." But in watching him talk about the work, his heart is really with them, it's just his mouth can be really stupid.
The jury questioning went down just after midnight their time. According to Adam, Sharon's mean alter-ego "Hoops" came out after Ryan. That should be good! He said James and Chelsia were the coolest of them all. I guess Chelsia created enough fireworks with her goodbye to the house and needs no more flames while on the jury. Apparently the ones who were the most riled up in the jury were Sharon, Sheila, and Joshuah. I'm thinking that sounds like it might not be so good for their ex-ally Ryan.
Here are some more jury highlights:
- Joshuah asked Ryan if he was going to eat the guinea pigs. (Well, they are fattened up nicely -- perhaps marinated in a light garlic sauce, then over the grill?)
- The jury members are going to be separated and won't be able to brainstorm constantly before the vote.
- The jury laughed at Adam.
- Adam mentioned Joshuah cried on his shoulder.
- Ryan denied ever having a final two deal with Sharon.
- At one point the feeds had Sheila's voice saying, "Liar, I don't want to give someone like that the money. Yes, he played a good game. But put your money where you mouth is, Adam." She also said something about the truth and favors, then the feeds were blocked.
- Adam thinks he did well with Matt, Chelsia, and James' questions. It went south after Joshuah questioned him.
- Adam doesn't think he will get Joshuah's vote.
- Sheila was upset with Ryan for not taking her to the final two. (She's a single mother, you know.)
- Adam's glad the jury will be separated because he thinks Joshuah and Sheila would be campaigning against him.
- Ryan wishes he came up with a children's charity cause for votes.
- Adam talked a heck of a lot more about the jury stuff than did Ryan.
- Ryan cut up green peppers to give the guinea pigs and tried to imitate Sharon calling out "beebies." Okay, that was kind of cute.
- They talked about their ex-housemates and who might have done well with the jury in the final two.
- Adam and Ryan talked about whether Sheila saved Adam or not. Adam thinks "not."
I should make a note that no guinea pigs were harmed in the production of this entry. They do look tasty, though!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
4-25-2008 @ 2:38PM
Danielle said...
Wait...the jury's questions aren't asked on finale night?
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4-25-2008 @ 4:36PM
Jackie Schnoop said...
Danielle - They're taped. The voting itself is live.
4-25-2008 @ 4:58PM
JanW said...
Sharon has no right to come after Ryan...when they see how she was the instigator of all the gossip...they will see her true colors. I am glad she showed her nasty side. cant wait to see the jury thing. Thanks for your observations....I saw them pacing last night in anticipation of this encounter.
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4-25-2008 @ 8:37PM
Carolyn said...
I'm with you, Jackie - it really doesn't matter at this point who wins...does anyone really deserve it based upon their behavior in the house? It would be interesting if they could all watch the tapes of the shows together...that would be very interesting!! Anyway, as the finale draws near, I just want to thank you for all of your insights, the details, the humor, the sarcasm, and the bits of info that allowed some of us to miss seeing one or two shows. It does get sort of old toward the end, and reading your synopsis helped a lot! Thank you. Will you be doing this again for the next BB? Thanks also to all the people who commented here...very interesting.
Carolyn
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4-25-2008 @ 9:59PM
francien said...
Jackie,
thank you so much for the updates everyday. I found them funny and right on target. I have read them for three years and look forward to them. I hope you will be here for the next season. Once all the houseguest see themselves on tape, they will think twice about talking about the others. thanks again
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4-25-2008 @ 10:25PM
Jackie Schnoop said...
Thanks for the kind words! I plan to be around for the next season.
4-25-2008 @ 10:11PM
MERVE-THE-PERVE said...
Hey Jackie, any word on the start date for BB-10?
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4-25-2008 @ 10:27PM
Jackie Schnoop said...
It usually starts the weekend after the 4th of July. I seem to recall hearing a date around July 10 for the start of BB10 ... or thereabouts.
4-25-2008 @ 10:50PM
Michael said...
Jackie, I still think YOU should get the money because somehow you've managed to watch and report on this disaster of a season without (hopefully!) suffering any permanent damage ;)
BB is the only "reality" show I watch, and I've always really enjoyed it, but this season, well, it really can't end soon enough.
So, I vote for YOU :D
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4-26-2008 @ 1:06PM
Brandon said...
I come back here every season now to get your "Coles notes" version of BB, despite having access to the feeds. Another fantastic season Jackie. Well done, and thank you.
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4-26-2008 @ 2:28PM
cynb1004 said...
Thanks, Jackie for all the updates it's great keep it up girl and I'll be back for BB10! ADAM ALL THE WAY!
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4-26-2008 @ 10:34PM
Terry in CA said...
Jackie, once again an awesome job, and thanks for making BB bearable..in an otherwise dull and uninteresting season of dubious characters, I found great enjoyment reading your take on it all.Kudos!
I just dont want Ryan to win, and spend it on Jen, I would rather Adam get the money...I think he is a good soft hearted soul, and he did his best.
(I still think you should get the money AND the Guinea Pigs)
Your Fan, Always
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4-27-2008 @ 4:40AM
Will said...
Jackie, count me in with Thanks for the recaps. I don't get the feeds ( I know I'd watch too much & never get anything else done!) so I really enjoy the feeds updates. I totally agree about the amount of time at the end of the game, that's exactly what I thought on Wednesday night when it became the Final 2, they have to wait FOUR whole days with just the 2 of them, no comps or anything?!? That must be sheer agony, even though you know you're getting a nice amount of cash either way, Big Brother is really sadistic doing that, although I guess they do have the pool & pool table, but still a long time to kill with no outside stimulation (tv,books, something!)
I'm really debating who will ultimately win. I can see agrument for both guys. I definately think it will be a close vote, I'm thinking 4-3 Ryan. Mainly because even if most of the jury thinks Ryan was their demise, everyone hated Dick last season (including me), but he still won. I think although no one dislikes Adam, the majority will concede that Ryan played best. That's how I see it, we'll know this time tommorrow!
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4-27-2008 @ 10:14AM
MERVE-THE-PERVE said...
I don't see why BB won't give them some damn cigs. They gave Dick 2 cartons last year. They both said they would pay $250 for 1 pack. Also, I saw on another site earlier that BB-10 will be starting on Sunday July 13th. They also said they were keeping the same Sun., Tues., Wed. schedule. I don't know if any of that is true or not. I hope they don't keep that same schedule.
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