Tuesday, July 31, 2012

BB14: The Real Game

What's happening now essentially is we're waiting for the real BB14 season to start on Thursday with the introduction of the coaches into the game. Sure, there's a possibility that it might not happen, but who are we fooling? Bringing the coaches in changes everything, brings up the needed numbers and increases the drama, but more importantly boosts the ratings.

Up to now, it's been like little league BB; once the coaches come in, the true alliances will shake out and the true competitors will rise to the forefront. Britney, Janelle and Dan are more than convinced that the coaches are coming into the game, forming a fluid pre-alliance should that happen. Mike, on the other hand, seems convinced that they won't be coming into the game. Last night, around 11:36 PM, during a discussion between Dan and Janelle where they committed to having each other's backs should they enter the game, we found out that they had been asked what they would do should they have the opportunity to enter the game.

The theory is that once the Eviction happens on Thursday, and it's not looking good at this point for Frank fans, Julie will announce the twist and they will go into an Endurance HoH; but I don't think that it will blindside any of the players; and here's why. If there truly is an Endurance on Thursday there will be two clues. 1- They will go on lock down earlier on Weds. 2- They will all be asked to get into comfortable clothes on Thursday before the show. The coaches might not be surprised by this, but the players will no doubt have suspicions about what's coming. 

Will that change the vote last minute? Will they band together in secret huddles on Thursday to keep Frank to go against the coaches? Will Frank use that to campaign last minute? Or will they see Frank as an even bigger threat should he stay with Boogie and go after them? If the coaches do get dropped in, will that light a fire under those who have been laying low and/or throwing comps? Will they stick with their teams or reform alliances?

Who are the physical front runners for an Endurance? Depending on whether the Endurance requires strength or agility along with stamina. Physically, the smaller players have been more successful in Endurance competitions in the past, but since Mike O'Sullivan is no longer with BB, the games themselves have been different. Right now, those who are in the game and are suspecting Endurance, think Ian, Ashley, Wil and Danielle to be the most likely to endure the longest. From the coaches, Janelle has already said she's not good at Endurance. Britney freaked out thinking she would be in the game. Dan is a good possibility, should he decide to step it up; and of course there's Mike, who's been working out every day, like clock work.

One thing's for sure, whatever happens in the next couple of days will take a back seat to the turn of events on Thursday that will surely change this season, once and for all.

UPDATE MADNESS:
So, this morning. around 10:05 AM, Wil, Mike and Frank had a nice little talk about the game where Mike basically was pushing to ensure Wil's vote; and Wil (freshly irate at Janelle because she told him the only reason he's still there is because she was "kissing ass" to keep him, saying he should do the same) told them has he would certainly consider voting for Frank to stay.

Shortly after that, Joe and Wil had a moment alone when Wil told Joe about being disillusioned with Janelle and what she said. Joe, of course, told Janelle, around 12:14 PM, that he fears Wil is switching his vote. This sent her into a tizzy. She found Britney, around 12:52 PM, to tell her that she's worried about Wil's vote, wanting Britney to lie to Wil, telling him that Frank wanted Wil to be backdoored last week.

At around 1:23 PM, Britney tells all this to Danielle, comparing notes about the way Janelle and her players have been playing, concluding that they've been playing a dirty game and Janelle lies too much. When Britney asks Danielle who would be better to go this week, Danielle without hesitation replies Frank.

Later. around 2:41 PM, Janelle and Ashley have a chance to rehash everything including the latest Joespiracy that Frank and Wil are in the Kick room plotting when, in reality, they are both sleeping. (Ashley checked.) Janelle wants all of the to hang out in HoH from now on to avoid any misunderstandings.

At 3:29 PM, Joe pulls Wil into the Arcade to ask the later if he's lost his vote. Wil tells him he's angry at Janelle, that he's not here to play her game but he's given his word to both him and Shane, and he's not flipping his vote.

4 08 PM: Janelle has joined Britney, Danielle and Ashley in HoH. She's buzzing angry. She says she heard that Frank will be calling a house meeting tonight... Oh goodie! Love those! :)

4:22 PM: Danielle pulls Ashley in the Arcade Room to ask her about a personal comment she made earlier, as told to her by Britney. This clears up and misunderstanding. They affirm that they will have each other's backs.

Shortly after, Danielle brings Joe into the Arcade to tell him that he has her vote and to make sure they're good. Joe says that he wants to see her in final three and that he has great respect for her. He tells her that Wil told him that Frank is planning on confronting him in front of everyone. (I would be very surprised should that happen.) Danielle is doing a good job making sure there are no misunderstandings while at the same time getting at least 2 people to say they have her back. How true that is and how long it will last is up in the air as is everything in this game.

4:51 PM: Meanwhile, Shane, Ian, Wil and Jenn are revolting against the whole idea of coaches, saying they are ruining their game. They don't believe that the coaches are coming into the game. Britney comes out and breaks that up.

5:44 PM: Dan, Britney, Shane and Danielle confirm that they will stick together and not worry about any drama that would happen in the house (re: Frank and Joe rumored confrontation). They are sure about Ashley's and Wil's votes to get Frank out. Britney says that Danielle opened her eyes about Ashley doing Janelle's bidding.

A study in body language. What do you think?
6:55 PM: Britney takes a quick moment to tell Frank that it's not a good idea for him to confront Janielle and Joe in front of the whole house. Frank replies that DR wants him to do it. Bleh.

The scrambling and paranoia have begun! It's just the beginning and will intensify as we approach Thursday! :) Speaking of which, they're expecting to be on lock down tonight or early tomorrow! Whoop! It's looking good for Endurance! :)

Until then, stay tuned! :)