Have-HaveNot-related stories
Posted Aug 17th 2009 1:17AM by Jackie Schnoop
Filed under: OpEd, Big Brother (US), Episode Reviews
(S11E17) I think Michele's eyes are glazing over and she's put herself into a coma state as she listens to Chima rant on about Russell in the head of household room. You see, Chima isn't over her loss of power to Jeff's use of the coup d'etat in the
Big Brother 11 eviction this past week. How dare Jeff change her nominations! How dare America screw her over by voting to give Jeff the power! How dare they evict Jessie (the man, the myth, the legend) instead of her choice of Russell, the terrorist. Mind you, those are her words ... not mine.
Continue reading Big Brother 11: Nominations #5
Posted Aug 14th 2009 3:18AM by Jackie Schnoop
Filed under: OpEd, Big Brother (US), Episode Reviews
(S11E16) Ah, it's the big night for the
Big Brother 11 hamsters! While Chima has nominated Russell and Lydia for eviction, Jeff holds the power of coup d'etat. With that power, he can overthrow Chima's nominations and choose replacements. Tonight's show isn't only controversial for the houseguests, it's caused a brouhaha for the fans.
CBS should realize in this day of blogs, tweets, and more ... you have the audience arrive several hours early and word gets out. Although taped early with the live feeds blocked, I knew the outcome before it aired. Why did they tape it ahead of time this week? Did Jeff use his magical unicorn powers? Read on.
Continue reading Big Brother 11: Not so Live Eviction #5, HoH #6
Posted Aug 10th 2009 3:02AM by Jackie Schnoop
Filed under: OpEd, Big Brother (US), Episode Reviews
(S11E14) Well, the power was up for grabs in the
Big Brother 11 house on Thursday, and Chima not only snagged it, but she's relishing it. I have a feeling she's not going to be happy relinquishing it when the time comes. She's Queen Bee! She's the woman with power! A woman should win this game! Unite, gals! Burn your bras; join the revolution. But will she go as far as losing Jessie as an ally? Read on.
Continue reading Big Brother 11: Nominations #4
Posted Aug 7th 2009 12:52AM by Jackie Schnoop
Filed under: OpEd, Big Brother (US), Episode Reviews
(S11E13) After watching a man in a banana suit get evicted last week on
Big Brother 11, it was a welcome sight to see Russell neatly dressed in a sport coat. But then there's Lydia. No, she wore neither a banana suit nor a sport coat. It wasn't what she was wearing at all. It was her face. For reasons known only to herself, she painted a black make-up stripe across her eyes. It was sort of raccoonish, quasi-Lone Ranger. It was just a tad odd, but Lydia isn't your normal gal next door anyway.
Continue reading Big Brother 11: Live Eviction #4, HoH #5
Posted Aug 5th 2009 1:15AM by Jackie Schnoop
Filed under: OpEd, Big Brother (US), Episode Reviews
(S11E12) This week in the
Big Brother 11 house, it's all about fractioning the factions. As is typical, it's already a house divided. So, for fun ... let's divide it twice more! Oh, heck. Go for thrice-divided. Even with a scorecard, it's hard to tell who's on first. Therefore, I think we need advanced mathematical equations. The show is often about lying and backstabbing, but it's generally a bit more predictable than this. This time we're talking crossing party lines.
Continue reading Big Brother 11: Power of Veto #4
Posted Jul 31st 2009 9:30AM by Jackie Schnoop
Filed under: OpEd, Big Brother (US), Episode Reviews
(S11E10) Regrets, he may have a few, but there's no way he won't brag of his second head of household reign in the
Big Brother 11 house. Julie Chen, the beloved ChenBot, might regret saying lines like "it's the banana's final appeal." That was about Casey, a man in a banana suit for the week, nominated for eviction. As much of a groaner as Julie's line was, this show certainly had a few more interesting ones.
Continue reading Big Brother 11: Live Eviction #3, HoH #4
Posted Jul 26th 2009 11:48PM by Jackie Schnoop
Filed under: OpEd, Big Brother (US), Episode Reviews
(S11E08) So, who's the head of household this week in the
Big Brother 11 house? Jessie, you say? Well, as is typical for the pinheaded overly-muscled narcissist, he's not really calling the shots. He never does when he's HoH. The last time, it was Russell. This time, it's Natalie. Sure, Jessie thinks he's in charge. He thinks he's only looking out for himself in the game. But he needs to remember that his advisory staff has their own agenda.
Continue reading Big Brother 11: Nominations #3
Posted Jul 24th 2009 12:19AM by Jackie Schnoop
Filed under: OpEd, Big Brother (US), Episode Reviews
(S11E07) This is Kevin. He's in the
Big Brother 11 house. With the exception of the occasional dramatic diary room session, you might not even realize he's there. While the more outspoken folks earn both friends and enemies, Kevin just kind of oozes along beside his off-beat clique pal Lydia. He lets Lydia do confrontation. He's all but invisible amongst the more vocal characters in the house. Is it a plan? Is he the one we should watch for the win?
Continue reading Big Brother 11: Live Eviction #2, HoH #3
Posted Jul 20th 2009 12:43AM by Jackie Schnoop
Filed under: OpEd, Big Brother (US), Episode Reviews
(S11E05) Every year, the hamsters in the
Big Brother house seem to get off to a slow start. Well, it's time the backstabbing and alliances get in full gear. After all, they've been in the house for nearly two weeks now. That's long enough for the evil side of just about everyone to come out. So, does sweet and innocent Southern belle Jordan have a dark side? Read on!
Continue reading Big Brother 11: Nominations #2
Posted Jul 15th 2009 1:03AM by Jackie Schnoop
Filed under: OpEd, Big Brother (US), Episode Reviews
(S11E03) When we last left the new hamsters in the
Big Brother 11 house, not-so-beloved returnee Jessie had automatically assumed the position of head of household. Now, I didn't want to see him return to the show. But for him to return and be in a position of power? Egads! Yes, I said "egads." It just seemed fitting for the situation. Tonight's show proved that Jessie is easily steered. You just have to handle him right ... he's not all that bright.
Continue reading Big Brother 11: Power of Veto #1
Posted Jul 12th 2009 10:50PM by Jackie Schnoop
Filed under: OpEd, Big Brother (US), Episode Reviews
(S11E02) Tonight's episode of
Big Brother 11 was technically the nominations show. However, in true
Big Brother fashion, it was full of fodder. It was during the fodder moments that I decided that surfer dude Braden isn't quite on the same plane as most of us. He just doesn't make sense! It's kind of like he wants to be the Ben Wade of the
Big Brother house with spiritual philosophical mumbo-jumbo. But in reality, I fear he's just an eye-candy space cadet.
Continue reading Big Brother 11: Nominations #1
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