After the veto, Memphis greets Dan in the backyard with a "what it do". What, no "wamp wamp" prefacing it? So sad. (Yeah, I just made a Clipse reference. What about it?) Memphis tells Dan that he's going to take him off the block, but he's gotta stop the "antics" or they can't continue. He wants to make sure Dan's not gonna do anything crazy like he has been. He also makes Dan promise to send Renny home instead (since she's the only possibility as a replacement nominee) and not to put him up if he wins HOH next week, since he's already pulled that shit once. Memphis tells Dan that he thinks it makes it an equal playing field if Renny leaves, because he thinks everyone else is pretty much equally hated. Yeah, I'm totally sure Libra, April, Michelle and Ollie are all like, "You know who I hate? Memphis! And you know what? If I had to quantify that hate into an integer between 1 and 1000, that integer would be exactly equal to the integer that would represent my hatred for Dan. What a coincidence!"
Meanwhile, Keesha and Renny are in the kitchen, bitch about how Memphis is going to "throw them under the bus". Part of the reason why I like this season so much is because the phrase "thrown under the bus" has been largely absent. Also, who else is there to throw? What, you want he should take the two of you and be outnumbered next week? Boo.
So Keesha corners Memphis outside and asks him what he's going to do. He begins by promising her that she'll be around next week, which should have answered her question right there. He tells her that he's going to take Dan off the block and get Renny put up, so he can get her out, since she's such a threat to him. He also promises Keesha that he'll take her to the end if he wins the final HOH competition, so I think he's got it worked out that he's gotta throw at least that one. Keesha hates this plan because it involves trusting Dan, which is always a shaky proposition to her. Wait, why is that? He's had your back every time it's been called for. I mean, he's done it in crazy ways, but he's always had her back. Don't worry your cute little physical defect that actually makes you hotter about it.
BTW, I had a fraternity brother in college who had a fake tooth from a baseball injury, and when we would (binge) drink he would take it out and set it on his shoulder and ask passersby if they would like to pet it, and it was awesome. He would also occasionally order drinks for it in restaurants.
Jerry talks to Memphis and tries to persuade him not to take Dan off the block. Jerry tries to make this argument by telling Memphis that he can't really see Renny winning the whole thing, but that he can see Dan winning. In what world does Renny lose in the final two and Dan wins? Then again, Jerry does live in a magical backwards land where sleeveless t-shirts and jorts are acceptable for daily wear, so I digress. During Survivor last season, I was also like "Man, there is absolutely no way Parvati is winning this, ever," and then: bam.
Veto ceremony. Memphis calls everyone into the living room, and Dan speaks first. He tells Memphis that it's his 25th birthday, and so it would be nice to, you know, be saved from eviction. Keesha gets her chance, and tells him that it's a difficult choice because they've kept each other safe throughout the game, so no hard feelings. Memphis, of course, uses the veto on Dan, stating that he's watching out what's best for him and not anyone else, which is a smart move because that's pretty much what every evicted houseguests final words have been. Jerry then has no choice but to put up Renny, so it looks like Memphis' dastardly plan is almost complete. A smart move by Memphis, I must say.
Jerry tells us he had Memphis' word that he wouldn't take Dan off, but again, when did he ever explicitly say that? He insinuated it, but I don't remember him making any statements. I don't remember it, and I've recapped Jerry's entire reign in the HOH chair so far. Boy, this keeps happening to Jerry. But you know the saying: Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, I call you a Judas and make myself look like a giant asshole.
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Finally, my favorite part of the show is coming up - first visit to the big ball of bitterness known as the Jury House!
Well, ball of bitterness and spunk now that Ollie and April are going at it. I wonder if there are any updates on April's "lateness"? You'd think BB would have morphed a Rerun/April baby during the POV in honor of the occasion.
1 of 17 | Posted by Dirty Sanchez | Posted on September 3, 2008 5:10 AM
Schoonie,
You've outdone yourself. I actually let out a few chuckles during this one, and I'm more of a "grin on the outside, chuckle on the inside" kind of girl.
I was also befuddled by Jerry's reaction, b/c I thought Memphis was pretty non-commital about what he was going to do with the POV.
My new catchphrase: "Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, I call you a Judas and make myself look like a giant asshole."
Ha.
2 of 17 | Posted by Pegster | Posted on September 3, 2008 7:05 AM
Jerry's a doofus. But as much as I loved his fall into the pool, have to say it doesn't come close to the spectacular Lisi face plant, IMO.
Now, Jerry tripping as he walks up the sidewalk to the jury house next week, as the rest of the jurors run to find hiding places to avoid Jerry's rambling ... THAT would have possibilities!
Awesome recap as always, Schoonie.
3 of 17 | Posted by ChicagoGal | Posted on September 3, 2008 7:38 AM
I think the Jerry Michelle baby grew up to be the bad guy in Lethal Weapon 2. And the kindly old guy in Mighty Ducks.
4 of 17 | Posted by zengolfguy | Posted on September 3, 2008 8:16 AM
"Let's see what the Magic Man has left in his wand."
Isn't that what BB6's Howie said before he went in the 'Jack Shack'?
5 of 17 | Posted by foxbasealpha | Posted on September 3, 2008 8:26 AM
"Jerry tells us that he's making all these statements to cover the fact that he has an alliance with Memphis. Wow, what a ninja you are; I don't think you've succeeded in anything but making us wonder what the hell you're talking about."
Schoonie
When I accused BB of being anti-ninjites, Jerry was not the representation I had in mind. He could never be a Ninja, jorts and visible eye-boogers are against the Ninja code.
Sidenote: Who knew from week 1 that our little Dan would grow up to be quite the BB player. I have not been this impressed since "Operation Six Fingers" Nikomas came up with to get rid of Jase. To this day, I know the law that says you pick veto players by random is named after her. She was a Ninja!!
6 of 17 | Posted by Fayellis1 | Posted on September 3, 2008 9:53 AM
Why did Renny refuse to believe that the Jerry/Michelle baby was part Jerry?????? Who else in the house is bald?? That really just made no sense to me. I love Renny, but she really made no effort in the POV game.
I actually think it would be wise to take Renny to the final two. I think "gameplay" would conquer "loveability" in the jury vote, wouldn't it??
Also..about April's "being late"...doesn't BB provide condoms? Why do smart people do stupid things? I'm just saying.
7 of 17 | Posted by trink621 | Posted on September 3, 2008 10:06 AM
Holdon...the NFL? I thought Big Brother and the NFL were mutually exclusive...well, great recap anyway. In fact, sometimes I think I only watch this show in order to read the recaps after.
So glad Memphis didn't change his mind -- Dan's been one of the most entertaining BB players I've seen, he definitely deserves to make it to the final two.
Notice how quickly after his fall into the pool that Jerry reappeared with his sleeveless red shirt and jorts?
Man, when I'm that old, I'll be sitting on my front porch, strumming a guitar with a joint in my mouth...but wearing jorts? I don't think so
8 of 17 | Posted by itchy | Posted on September 3, 2008 10:24 AM
I'm with Itchy, only for sure I'm watching the show for the recaps!!!! Good one Schoon, lately I just start reading and try to guess if it's you, fozzie or flip, and I must say, it's getting harder to tell!!!
Well, I kinda like the 4 in the pact this time, and I'm sad to see someone go, but I guess it's that close to the end--wouldn't anyone win against Jerry . . . am I crazy!? (okay, yes, but I can't help asking . . . )
9 of 17 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on September 3, 2008 11:01 AM
This is the first veto meeting of the season that I really wasn't sure how it'd go. I thought Memphis would save Dan and bring him to the final two (figuring he'd have the bet shot of winning next to him) but you just never know. He also did a great job of breaking the news of using the veto to Keesha. Jerryjorts was gonna be pissed no matter what, but he tried.
Dirty Sanchez... great post! You made me LOL with every typed word. Bitter jury members, we await you!
10 of 17 | Posted by mrsc | Posted on September 3, 2008 11:12 AM
So they didn't show this, but according to the BB feeds, all the houseguests except for Dan had been drinking before the Veto competition. They didn't think it would be held because it was already so late at night. But apparently Keesha and Renny were trashed. Explains a lot!
11 of 17 | Posted by blazergirl | Posted on September 3, 2008 11:40 AM
What's worse? The coon cap with the v-neck or the 'renegades' showing solidarity by whipping out red bandanas during a competition?
Sorry to see Renny go....
12 of 17 | Posted by suckitbitches | Posted on September 3, 2008 11:51 AM
Bye, Bye Renny. She was crazy and a goofball but still entertaining. My Karnak abilities may be skewed by the determination of "Los Renegados" and Memphis' use of the veto but I suspect Renny's on her way to the BJ House. (Bitter Jury House)
I'm glad Los Renegados didn't pull out their red bandanas and I hope they don't do it anytime soon because that would be almost as lame as Jerry's "let's talk" "X."
Lovin' the coon skin hat. Memphis is such a fashionista. Will Brian be right about Memphis? Was the winner called week 1?
13 of 17 | Posted by Mr Dangerous | Posted on September 3, 2008 12:45 PM
Mr Dangerous- I don't think nothin'... even the matching bandanas, in BB or reality history can be as lame as Jerry's "let's talk" "X." LMAO!
Brian left so early, we didn't get to know him well but I gave him major points for keeping a straight face and not bursting into giggles like an adolescent girl.
Will be interesting to see if Brian called it right from the get-go. But hopefully Dan's The Man!
14 of 17 | Posted by mrsc | Posted on September 3, 2008 1:02 PM
Ha! I like to play a little game when I read BB recaps where I try to guess which recapper wrote it by reading the first couple of paragraphs before seeing the author's name.
I knew as soon as you mentioned Lisi falling that it was definitely a Schoonie recap!
15 of 17 | Posted by aholic | Posted on September 4, 2008 7:18 AM
Hey
Schoonie I love your idea that the cast should have worn diapers for the face mashup baby contest, but wouldn't that be overkill for Jerry? I already hear the distinct sound of rubber and plastic against his ass every time he moves!
16 of 17 | Posted by dizzy | Posted on September 4, 2008 11:43 AM
Best recap this season imo.
I agree that they should have had an April-Ollie one, but that may have been too obvious.
Diapers would have been Jenius!
The Dan-Renny flashback to E.D. and Eric was rich. I just wish Renny would've poured cereal on Dan...
17 of 17 | Posted by samiamnot525 | Posted on September 5, 2008 6:09 PM