Tonight on Big Brother, we find out everything we ever wanted to know about King Soloman and tar and feathering old people. Thanks, Grodner!
And you thought I was slipping.
I have to start off by saying that just from what I know from the opening credits, I love Libra, and this is why:
Grrrrl!
We open with smarmy ass Brian taking credit for steering Jerry's nominations. I hate to give it to him, but Brian did play the guy like a deck of cards, which was difficult to watch. I was hoping more for spider solitaire from Jer and less Old Maid. One thing Jerry has workin' for him, though, is ability to tell you off while still being a gentleman. In our times, a HOH in Jerry's position would most likely say something like "Jessie, Renny: you're assholes, no one likes you, so I gotta nominate you." But our man is old school. He knows how to give a speech.
"It turns out I've chosen Jessie and Renny for eviction. And I'm doing it for a reason that evidently there was a conflict last night, between two people, that, I think would probably still go unresolved, and rather than let it fester, I decided to put it back on you people to decide who stays or goes."
Got that? Jerry is working for peace, he's not into party bickering, he hates terrorists, and remember; he's not evicting you, the people are evicting you. Get gas down a dollar over the summer and you got my vote, pal.
What. EVER!
My allegiances often change as I watch this show, but my heart fell for Jerry first. Not because he's old and cute, but because he's worn the most awesome outfit of the season so far, even beating Reena's cat glasses and Olive Oyl cleaning the kitchen wig.
So. Where ya from?
Anyway, Brian won that round, and Jerry walked away very proud and grateful to have aligned with such a good boy. He insists that it's part of his profound master plan, so I'm looking forward to that. When the meeting is adjourned, Desperate Michelle with eighteen pets is off the couch and into Jessies giant arms.
"Thanks for your support. Ok. Ok. Ok You're hurting me now. Let go. Seriously. Ow. Let Go."
Ollie goes to hug Reena and whispers "It's far from over!" into her ear. Yeah, you could get lucky and win the veto, but if the challenge is the quiet game, you're screwed. Reena is completely appalled that she was nominated over such a stupid little thing like making a really long, loud, black hole wind of death sucking out the soul of humanity gasping/laughing sound. The shock has left her mindlessly babbling syllables and moving her head back so far in disgust she almost hits the back wall of the diary room.
But...but...everyone loves me! I'VE GOT MY OWN GODDAMN MARDI GRAS BAND GODDAMMIT!!
Jessie's reaction is basically
I don't think I've ever really noticed the whites of someone's eyes before, but his are actually kinda pretty.
He blames his nomination on "the old girl" and her "loud ass New Orleans mouth". Well, yes. But, by egging her on, you opened that loud ass mouth even more and for that you have to be punished. Fire alarms are painful to hear, but it's the little boys who pull them that we beat.
Reena goes to Jessie armed with her charm and a solid, hip "Duuuuude, what did we do?" and an isn't this crazy? grin. He's not having it, and tells her she knows. She goes on the defensive, ready for a fight, but she's going to have to learn to decipher Jessie's special brand of English, first. "You know. I'm not gonna give you...the benefit of the doubt...to try to gettin' at me." Well said, lunkhead. Made even richer by the protein shake in your hand.
Reena, like the rest of us, is all "HUH?" And then she correctly surmises that Jessie is a punk. Just in case you kids out there aren't familiar with the term, let Reena define it for you. "A punk is a young person who knows nothing of life. At all. Like nothing. Like punk boy? He hasn't even got his whistle licked yet." She stopped short of offering to lick his whistle, and for that, I thank her.
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Comments (32)
Best recap ever. You are so my fave, Flipit!
What a great episode. From that fabulous competition, to Ollie's smart move to ditch Brian and Dan, to Renny's hilarious Veto ceremony outfit, it had everything I love about Big Brother and more.
It'll be interesting to see if Brian can save himself. I don't think so, but who knows? I hope that Libra shuts her mouth soon, though. I think she's a good player, but she's taking a leadership role way too soon. Learn something from Brian and stop playing the game week 1, silly.
1 of 32 | Posted by lickitysplit | Posted on July 16, 2008 6:17 AM
Okay, as a BB virgin, I am dumbstruck! I would so be chewed up and spit out! I have fallen for every single nuance and power play. What an incredibly stressful show! Thank goodness for the Flipit for being able to lighten it up for me.
2 of 32 | Posted by lirpa811 | Posted on July 16, 2008 6:28 AM
This was a great episode! I was happy to have so much drama in the first week. The first evictee never usually goes for an actual reason, and this will be one.
Poor, pathetic Brian. No one can be Dr. Will. Especially not him.
3 of 32 | Posted by loiseau_chante | Posted on July 16, 2008 7:40 AM
Suddenly, I find MEMPHIS very attractive. The fact that he wasn't buying the "plan" Brian was selling was very attractive to me. I like a man who can think for himself.
Oh, and when Jessie ripped off his T-SHIRT. Oh, Baby...he was like the incredible HULK. Jessie needs to walk around without his shirt on more.
Good recap. Thanks!
4 of 32 | Posted by weasel dearest | Posted on July 16, 2008 8:11 AM
Libra may be a bit annoying but thank God someone figured out Brian's stupid plan and decided not to fall for it. The only thing that would have made it better is if she had said "That fool ain't running nothing but his mouth..thank I'm lying!"
Renny reminds me of the type of person that after you say her name or anything about her you follow it up with "Bless her heart" Here comes Renny in that afro wig, bless her heart. I think Renny is bring the potato salad, bless her heart. Renny cannot be held accountable for the crime your honor, bless her heart
5 of 32 | Posted by Fayellis1 | Posted on July 16, 2008 8:33 AM
great recap! i dont think that jessie is THAT annoying. i paused it for a good 5 minutes when he ripped off his shirt...
but brian has gots ta go. he is the definition of smug, and he has no reason to be, its not like he is a billionaire, HE SELLS CELL PHONES
6 of 32 | Posted by preppyboy | Posted on July 16, 2008 9:18 AM
Way to make such a bold power play two days into the game there Brian. Now why would I buy a car charger or leather case from someone as stupid as yourself?
Please God, more Angie in a bikini pics. I take back all of the times I've asked for world peace, just grant me this wish of seeing her in a bikini every week.
I like how BB puts "Mixologist" in quotation marks whenever Douchy McFauxhawk is on the screen.
7 of 32 | Posted by Dirty Sanchez | Posted on July 16, 2008 9:31 AM
Ugh Dan needs to go. I already thought he was a douche, but with his whole "Jerry's in the military, I expected more, blah blah blah" what an asshole. Here they are, using and old man to their advantage, and then planning on dropping him later, but yet he's calling Jerry out on not being a stand-up guy.....
I can only hope he doesn't win HoH next week and gets sent home.
8 of 32 | Posted by pixi-stix | Posted on July 16, 2008 10:01 AM
Excellent recap there.
And for the record, Brian is more of a Mike Boogie flashback. He tried to sway the first eviction, and everything backfired, which led to his eviction.
And for the record, that was for the second season, not All-Stars.
9 of 32 | Posted by nerrawllehctim | Posted on July 16, 2008 10:04 AM
Flipit, you rock yet once again. I laughed out loud so many times, I was getting weird looks from my employees. To answer your question about Jesse. I'm going to have to go with "asswipe" as the answer. If only he'd keep his mouth shut, he'd be gorgeous!! Oh, big brother gods, please, please, please get rid of Renny. I can't take it anymore, bless her heart....
10 of 32 | Posted by featherhead | Posted on July 16, 2008 10:16 AM
Loved the recap! Especially the picture on the first page of Jessie with the caption "What. EVER!" Totally made me crack up.
Just so you all know, last nights show was not the second day they were in the house...Sunday was not a live show, and neither was last nights. Another recap site I visit posted on July 13th that the houseguests had already been in the house for a few days...My guess would be that they moved in either Wednesday or Thurday of last week. Just wait for tonights show...Julie will not be saying its day three in the house....
11 of 32 | Posted by JustJesse | Posted on July 16, 2008 11:08 AM
I love how they introduced Renny as a New Orleans socialite. Because nothing says grace and class like Renny!
12 of 32 | Posted by mullymoon | Posted on July 16, 2008 11:09 AM
I'm glad everyone saw through Brian's third-rate Godfather act. "I may come to you sometime in the next few weeks and ask a favor..." Let's hope he end up sleeping with the proverbial fishes...in a non-literal sense.
I did really enjoy the look on Dan's face when Brian got sent to the block. The "Oh, God! They caught us!" was too precious. That's what happens when you aline yourself with someone who oozes smug but stupid from every pore.
And Ollie sure made his priorities clear: keep my word in an alliance, or maintain my chances to bed the cheap blonde...what to do. What to do.
Great recap, as always.
13 of 32 | Posted by cattyfan | Posted on July 16, 2008 11:12 AM
Liked the recap, Flipit!
I was initially interested to see what Brian was going to do, but maaaan did he overplay his hand. I couldn't even watch last season, but am pleasantly surprised thus far w/ this one.
(Er, thank you Alison Grodner?)
14 of 32 | Posted by Lime23 | Posted on July 16, 2008 11:34 AM
All I can say is YAY!!! I'll be so much happier to watch the show after the dismissal of the douche twins, although watching Dan sweat a while, and grovel might be fun too--guess confession wont be as vast as he thought . . . and honestly, when Will.I.Am kept throwing all the "All Mighty Isis" talk their way, did they not see this as a liability?! Thank god the zephyr winds blew by Ollie, tho I agree with Cattyfan in that it had nothing to do with April and her two friends . . . I kid . . .
I actually think Ollie is pretty hot, and April is pretty smitten if she was melting down like that . . .
If I was in the house, I'd be hanging with Renny, I feel terribly when someone is alone and lumbering around, it would be nice if she had a bit more of a clue, but I'm glad she'll make the first cut!
anyhoo, a first right, to have the entire house align against one person . . . now that's an accomplishment!
15 of 32 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on July 16, 2008 11:48 AM
Had to go back for the quote:
Reena is completely appalled that she was nominated over such a stupid little thing like making a really long, loud, black hole wind of death sucking out the soul of humanity gasping/laughing sound
You are too too funny, and I'm so happy to see you in your element here with a show that's fun!!!! Loved the recap, and the speedy-ness . . . seems us gasmi are likey likey!
16 of 32 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on July 16, 2008 11:53 AM
The Catholic school teacher looks like Mike Boogie without bleached hair.
I love Renny's outfits, she got STYLE (jazz hands!)
17 of 32 | Posted by angiemarie | Posted on July 16, 2008 12:05 PM
I have to repost this quote: "I was hoping more for spider solitaire from Jer and less Old Maid."
LOVED THIS LINE!
See, I always thought you really had to work your way up from Old Maid, to Go Fish, then Minesweeper, then FreeCell and THEN you could jump on into the Spider Solly... but Jerry's old, so maybe this is all too new-fangled for him.
I am a virgin to this show as well (one of the few ways I can claim "virginity", so don't knock it) and I just love the entire social dynamic experiment of it all. I had to wonder, though, with all the bee die-offs we're hearing about, did they have to waste all that precious delicious honey? I doubt there's any way to strain all the Renny dead skin-cells out of it so I could make toast or put it in my coffee. That's just sad. If they wanted them slogging through an expensive canyon filled with sticky substances, they should have used Heidi Montag's vahjheen!
love, J-Mo :)
18 of 32 | Posted by J-Mo | Posted on July 16, 2008 12:38 PM
Libra = Danielle 2.0..... YES!!!
19 of 32 | Posted by asmaj | Posted on July 16, 2008 12:44 PM
Too true, J-mo, I'm very concerned about that bee situation, and no matter how many times they throw up their hands and say, "Why are they dying?" I know it's something we humans did . . . . I'm just sayin'
Anyway, happy we get to take part in your BB deflowering ; )
20 of 32 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on July 16, 2008 1:33 PM
Okay. I just can't take it. I finally have to say something.
The judges have been ridiculously hard on Jessica this ENTIRE season...
You know what? She may not be PERFECT, but she is far from the atrocity Mia makes her out to be.
After Tweedle-Dum (the wife from the "hip hop" team) said that she was bringing Will down after that AMAZING Heart performance, I have been worried for our poor Jessica. She took it with grace and a smile, and so I've been on Team Jessica ever since.
When the judges told Kerrington, that they would just ignore the last part of her routine, I literally jumped up off the couch and screamed "Would they *#@!-ing say that to Jessica?" The answer is no!
After Mia did say so melodramatically, "Will, you're tired...etc." I noticed that Nigel and Mary both had their heads down, as if wanting to distance themselves from Mia's insanity.
On the results show, I was proud of our bedazzled Mary for saying that she was going to fight for Jessica. I think that was in direct response to Mia's comment.
Finally, on one of the results shows, I noticed that Jessica had a bandage on her ankle, so maybe it was a legit injury. However, who is going to be pay for all the therapy bills she is going to need?
Is it going to come from Mia's weekly weed and food bills? I think not.
K, I'm done. By the way, I love your recaps. I laugh every time!
21 of 32 | Posted by jenday | Posted on July 16, 2008 1:36 PM
jenday, I think you may be posting about a different show entirely, bless your heart
22 of 32 | Posted by Fayellis1 | Posted on July 16, 2008 1:48 PM
jenday, I think you may be posting about a different show entirely, bless your heart
23 of 32 | Posted by Fayellis1 | Posted on July 16, 2008 1:48 PM
Either that, Girlfriend, or I want what you had for lunch!
24 of 32 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on July 16, 2008 2:24 PM
I know Renny is loud and annoying, but for some reason I like the gal. She's funny and speaks her mind. Jesse made WAY too big of a deal about her waking him up. On a side note...doesn't Renny look a little like Shirley Feeney (Laverne and Shirley)?
25 of 32 | Posted by trink621 | Posted on July 16, 2008 2:55 PM
Now this is the BB I know and love! Crazy old people, horny young people, lots of stupid people! Oh Brian, stupid, stupid Brian. I lol everytime I picture the look on his face when Jerry put him up!
Absolutely great recap flipit!
Love ya!
26 of 32 | Posted by Cherie | Posted on July 16, 2008 3:09 PM
I don't know what that means, but I'm still solidly behind it.
Flipit, you're beautiful!
27 of 32 | Posted by kizarny | Posted on July 16, 2008 4:23 PM
Flipit, did you ever consider that both Jesse is an asswipe and you are maturing?
28 of 32 | Posted by lillybaby | Posted on July 17, 2008 12:06 AM
now you're just trying to scare me.
thanks for reading you guys. loving the season so far. btw, i have been saying "bless your heart" ALL DAY! thanks for that. LOVE
29 of 32 | Posted by flipit | Posted on July 17, 2008 1:16 AM
Flipit..keep up the good work (bless his heart)
30 of 32 | Posted by Fayellis1 | Posted on July 17, 2008 7:23 AM
Fayellis - About Renny...So true, so true. And you actually have to say "That fool ain't running nothing but his mouth..thank I'm lying!" out loud. It makes it funnier!!!!
31 of 32 | Posted by ReeseWitherspoon | Posted on July 17, 2008 12:52 PM
Flipit, you're the BEST! Hilarious recap -- still laughing about it!!
This is going to one good season of BB...to already have most of the house unite against one person...impressive! :)
32 of 32 | Posted by smolls | Posted on July 17, 2008 2:40 PM