The best part about tonight's episode of Big Brother? It was like a whole week's worth of drama crammed into one exciting, unpredictable and explosive hour (all with a dash of Chenbot -- a fine robotic garnish to this hearty steak of a show). Was I happy with the results? Not so much. But that really doesn't mean squat since I've said many times that my opinions on the house guests are decidedly mixed. I love the season sixers because we have history. I hate season sixers because they're idiots now. I hate Chill Town because they're arrogant and coming after my girl, Janey. I love Chill Town because they're so damn good. So if I'm not happy with the outcome, chances are I actually am happy with it after all. Hmmm... I'm talking in circles. I better start the recap.
First, let's do a status check on this season. I'd rank it quality-wise somewhere between season four and season five. The first week was great -- everyone was scheming. We then sat through a long stretch of season six stupidity, starting with Kaysar's idiotic reign and followed through by Janelle's continued blundering. Things weren't terribly interesting, but lately, the season has started to catch fire as people have found themselves in overlapping alliances. Watching the players trying to maneuver between conflicting loyalties is what this game is all about, and I think it's safe to say that while this season is nowhere near as good as last year's (honestly, it would be hard to top), it's showing significant signs of life.
That being said, let's talk about tonight's show. Things started off on a bright note, quite literally, as the Chenbot greeted us in some sort of desert-terrain camouflage. Perhaps she was just back from some sort of special ops mission in the Persian Gulf. The army probably used her robotic technology to infiltrate a terrorist bunker. Anyway, in addition to the distracting top (whose cut did nothing to dispel those pesky pregnancy rumors), Julie's Chelmet was bold and beautiful tonight. When she said she liked big hair, she wasn't kidding. She had some major volume in that thing. And do you know why her hair was so big? Because it held lots of information! Sorry, random Laguna reference. I'm getting my shows all mixed up.
Anyway, Julie segued us right into the action with nary a "but first" (there were none tonight). We returned to the house where Janelle was reeling from Marcellas's eviction. "I had no idea that Marcellas was getting voted out of the house!" she said. "These people are liars!" Ah yes. Welcome to the game, Janey. Glad to have you back with us. Maybe you should have realized this six weeks ago when you could have done something about it. Did you not do your research? Even I knew Will was the biggest liar in the house, and I didn't even watch season two! Ultimately, Janelle confessed, "I feel like a frickin' idiot." As you should, my dearest. As you should.
We then watched again as Marcellas huffed out of the house. Howie took particular note of this, calling Marcy a major diva. Boogie, on the other hand, had a more hostile response. "Marcellas is a little 'ho," he said. "I am very happy that I was the orchestrater of his demise." I'm happy too, if only it causes Boogie lasts long enough in the house so he can participate in the Big Brother wardrobe bonfire (assuming they have it again this year, and man, they better. If I have to stare at one of Boogie's dumb, orange hats or stupid headbands any longer, I might just go on a homicidal rage).
Danielle then cried in the diary room over Marcellas's departure, saying that she doesn't hope he takes it personally -- it was all strategy. Blah blah blah. Let's move on.
Janelle then pulled Howie and James into the red room and asked, "What happened?" James tried to make up some story, saying that he switched his vote because he found out how everyone else was voting. When Janelle asked how he found out, he insisted that that was what he does. FIGURE IT OUT, JANELLE! He knows everyone's voting patterns because he's with them!!
As for why he didn't tell Janelle about the change in voting patterns, James said, "Because I didn't want them thinking you are mad and coming after you." Wait, what? Huh? This makes no sense.




Comments (51)
As my friend stated when she saw Janelle in the face mask:
"Love that Joker!"
1 of 51 | Posted by redhaiku
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Posted on August 21, 2006 2:00 AM
Great episode, though. I'm glad we didn't get days and days of p.o.'d Howie.
2 of 51 | Posted by redhaiku
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Posted on August 21, 2006 2:01 AM
Great episode, though. I'm glad we didn't get days and days of p.o.'d Howie. Oh... and isn't that putting together scraps of things with minimum tools to reach a key stolen from Survivor? Sounds like it's familiar.
3 of 51 | Posted by redhaiku
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Posted on August 21, 2006 2:02 AM
A facial and a pie in the face? Janelle's never looked better! :D
Okay, all teasing of Janelle aside, Howie showed more of what a poor sport and a bully he is. How people keep seeing his as "loveable" is beyond me.
4 of 51 | Posted by Tabby Lavalamp
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Posted on August 21, 2006 2:38 AM
I gotta profoundly disagree with you, B, on the use of the BooCoup.
He would not have wasted it on saving Erika on Friday. He would still have had it to use this coming Thursday (awesome insurance), and most importantly, there was no chance that he or Will would go to jury. Boogie would have kept his powder dry.
On the flip side, I love, love, love, your continued chiding of Janie. She refuses to see. It is maddening.
An irony you missed is that Boogie never used the BooCoup. He is HOH and doesn't need it now! (Yes, I acknowledge he did use it to influence CG, but he never fired in anger.) BB as a Cold War metaphor! Who knew?
5 of 51 | Posted by Ed
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Posted on August 21, 2006 3:37 AM
Last night went just about as I had expected. Will is just completely awesome. Even when he doesn't have a clue that Booger has the Coup power he intuits that is so and continues to manipulate the game. How awesome was his volunteering to go on the block? Totally messed up George's mind to the point that he was receptive to accepting Howie as the best alternative! Great work, Dr.
So, barring some continued winning of HoH and/or POV, Janelle is next on the block. How the hell she never tumbled to CT will stand as the biggest act of delusion in BB history. Just look how many times Will bamboozled her.
I know it shouldn't have, but Howie's explosion in Mike's face made my night. Yes, it was rude and uncharacteristic, but the poor big guy had fimally had enough. Too bad he never realized it was his own alliance that fucked up.
What, we're back to the "under the bus" thing?
So tired of Danielle'a attempts to garner America's sympathy by crying over her "tough" decisions. Hey, Ass Girl, you ain't foolin' me none! You relish each and every eviction. I'll enjoy seeing your ass going out the door when CT is through with you. Barring some major fuckup, I still see Will and Booger get to the end together, which will make each $280,000.00 richer.
Just how many times is Booger going to be allowed to show off a shirt for each of his shows? Talk about product placement.
Long as I'm ragging on Booger, what the hell IS with "Get to steppin'"? Never heard that before, but it's typical wimp talk when he knows someone is going to step in and break up the fight. I love his statement to Howie: "There are 20 people outside that door waiting to step in". I wish a camera had followed Evil Will to see what he was doing when Howie stepped right to Booger's face and called him a punk. At leat James risked his own face by stepping between the combatants and pulling Howie away. Of course, the chicks did what chicks always do. I wondered how the Chenbot was going to handle it and didn't surprise me when she hustled Howie in and out. Yes, I know she still had the HoH comp to do.
I'm thinking this morning this has been a very disappointing and fairly predictable season. We may have to do without BB next summer. Chenbot will need the time off to nurse the little Moonves, anyway.
Now I'll wait for jack and ANTF to put in their two cents' worth.
6 of 51 | Posted by Tony A.
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Posted on August 21, 2006 4:54 AM
Having nearly passed out when I realised that I faux pas-ed and didn't set the video correctly (yes I still use one of those), I was consoled by the fact that I could read the episode on my favourite website:)! If someone would be so kind as to point me to a clip of Howie's exit, I would be most grateful.
7 of 51 | Posted by BaskEtcAse
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Posted on August 21, 2006 5:06 AM
Nice capri pants, Boogie.
8 of 51 | Posted by bevogasm
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Posted on August 21, 2006 5:17 AM
As bad as Howie taking Boogie's hat and throwing it across the room, it was just so nice to see. I just wish he took it with him when he left.
I can't wait for Tuesday's episode.
9 of 51 | Posted by mizta
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Posted on August 21, 2006 5:42 AM
oh, howie. i have to admit, i have never been one to derive anything but mirth over a classic confrontation between hotheaded assholes, but it was a little sad to see howie go out so pathetically. it's easy to forget with his farting, lightsaber antics, and general immaturity that howie is 35 years old--which makes his behavior doubly sad and embarrassing, as a) it reveals how disproportionately wrapped up in big brother howie's identity has become and b) he got shown up and shown the door by mike boogie, who is a little weasel and also one of the 2 confirmed houseguests who has money and a life outside of big brother and the reality TV universe.
i think that's what makes watching chill-town run the house the most fun: yeah, they care, and yeah, they want to win, but for will and boogie, it really is JUST A GAME. they're the only people left in the house that can honestly say that; everyone else--including janelle--are depending on big brother for a windfall or a 'big break' in the entertainment industry. this is why i felt so sorry for jase--for whom even the $2,500/wk. stipend was a huge boost--when he was evicted over will, who could probably throw that money in the fireplace and not really miss it. boogie and will can afford to lose, which is why they are having so much more fun than everyone else and are controlling the game with ease. the gods of chance can smell desperation. howie reeked of it (among other things).
10 of 51 | Posted by jack
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Posted on August 21, 2006 5:46 AM
unfortunately, janelle will NOT go on the block this week. no, chilltown won't give her the opportunity to win the veto and be free of their clutches.
instead, mike will ultimately use the coup d'etat to "backdoor" her. (ew.)
that's my prediction, anyway.
11 of 51 | Posted by Wormfood33
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Posted on August 21, 2006 5:52 AM
Freakin' hi-larry-us recap!!!
Excellent episode.
Chicken George, yes I'm using the Chicken again because he really fucked it up. He should have put up Will and left him there. CG really created a new definition for "Backstabbing". I think a more appropriate word for what he did to Howie is "azzraping" with no lube or "yankyourballsoff". CG, after standing up to CT and the LoD, finally caved. And I have a huge bone to pick with BB Producers again because they showed Boogie laying into CG in front of everyone. When what really changed CG's mind is that CT cornered him in the RedRoom and brutally attacked him, literally threatening him with his life. If any CT fan saw this they would truly come to hate Will and Boogie. This should have been shown on TV to give the audience a true appreciation of what changed CG's mind. I initially thought CG's HOH reign was a success until he put up Howie. Somebody, please tar and feather this guy. And to use the excuse that Howie lied to him. WTF? CG makes me yearn for the loud, obnoxious MarJealous. OK, I'm livid cause I'm a huge Howie fan. It's just a tv show but he made it sooo fun to watch. And I like fart jokes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLDlkT9Z87I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdT7HfI7GiU
How I wished Howie ripped Boogies head off. He had nothing to loose. He did his time and it's over so leave Boogie with a gift of the black eye. Rant over.
Now my eggs are in with Jani and Danny. Hopefully Danny wakes up to CT. Dishes them and unite with Jani. Long shot, will never happen, but odder things have happened. If CT, CG, TErika or James win BB7, I'm gonna...well... just wait till next season. LOL
7 Seasons of BB and no good guys have won the big prize. Only liers and skeeves. Doesn't bode well for Jani.
Go Jani and Danny
12 of 51 | Posted by America's Next Top Fan
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Posted on August 21, 2006 6:35 AM
Even though Dr. Will is truly the Heartless Lord of the Underworld, he is so much fun to watch. While everyone else is suffering from major mental cramping (to the point that I'm awaiting someone's head to explode "Scanners"-style), Dr. Will just glides in and out effortlessly controlling the whole house. Amazing.
13 of 51 | Posted by HicksPub
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Posted on August 21, 2006 7:02 AM
I was disgusted with the Chicken Man. I hope he feels awful for what he did to Howie - as you said, the ONE person who was always loyal to him.
There are so many people I don't like this season:
Mike Boogie - I hate how he used such blatant intimidation to threaten CG. This man's ego is way too big.
Danielle - talk about ego? She just annoys me.
James - I wonder what his girlfriend thinks seeing him on this... I've never seen such a bigger liar/hypocrite/whiner/jerk.
Erika - her scene whining to CG? Literally whining and begging! ew.
CG - I was beginning to really like him - he ruined it with his Howie nomination.
14 of 51 | Posted by HoosierKatie
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Posted on August 21, 2006 7:03 AM
Tony A. #6
I totally concur with Danny's crying. Cut the sobbing beoytch and unapologetically cut throats like only you know how. This is the only thing I don't like about her. Her kids are really going to push the envelope now that they know she's a... crybaby!!!
Isn't it supposed to be illegal for them to split the money? Why does Will keep saying that he'll split the money three way (top 3 HouseGuests)? Is that why no one gets rid of him? Something to think about!!!
PS. What happened to Howies farewell videos. I truly wanted to see him hit the ceiling when he found out James is in the LoD. Maybe the Producers feared he would destroy the Chenbott in a fit of rage. Well, at least he can get some MarJealous meat in the sequester house without any cameras to log the sins of homoeroticism.
15 of 51 | Posted by America's Next Top Fan
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Posted on August 21, 2006 7:03 AM
Wait, wait, wait. I don't want to spoil, but didn't something happen to the Coup d'etat? Clarify, please, because it's all over realityblurred and other sites, videos included. Why do they withhold such information, not only from us but the houseguests as well? It would have made last night's show so much better!!!!
16 of 51 | Posted by Tony A.
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Posted on August 21, 2006 7:14 AM
Ah, my George. If anyone could have completely messed up the game, it would be that man. I think he's more blind than Janelle. As the one person who is a complete outsider, how does he not see how the lines are being drawn?
Will told CG to nominate him just to confuse him. It was both mean and hilarious. And poor Erika. She just could not get CG to understand why nominating Will is a bad thing.
Slick move, Boogie, with the whole "Remember, someone has a power in this house, an awesome power, and I'm not saying it's me, or that anyone has it at all, but it will be make everyone crap their pants, and it might be used, but I'm not saying I have it." I bet nobody could see right through that masterpiece of trickery.
Howie's exit was the best. Ever.
17 of 51 | Posted by lickitysplit
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Posted on August 21, 2006 7:21 AM
Isn't Thursday his last night to use it? Isn't it invalid now because he's HOH? Doesn't make sense to have Coup d'etat when you're HOH. Unless he's truly an idiot and want to overthrow his own nominations. Damn, now I have to go to reality blurred. I swore that website off.
18 of 51 | Posted by America's Next Top Fan
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Posted on August 21, 2006 7:22 AM
HOWIE!! C'mon you could've at least left a big lip. Be a man Howie. What do you got to lose?? UGh Boogie annoys the hell out of me. I saw him on VH1 talking about Geisha House and almost threw up. Stupid jackass owns a restaraunt and Will's a doctor.. its not like they need the money desperately.
19 of 51 | Posted by LagunaBeached
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Posted on August 21, 2006 7:28 AM
Bye Bye Big Boy --- you were taken down by a Spool of Lies.
Way to go SWill -- "being there" for your Wing Man when he was about to get KO'ed by Big Mad Boy. But you were probably busy cutting up some more clothing items to make those gawd awful fur-wrappers you wear around your head.
If there was a whining competition I am sure JameStool would win...he is always on the rag about something. How can Sara watch all this and still want to procreate?!
Eribka pleading and crying and promising whatever she could to stay in the game...a perfect example of her strategy.
I noticed that CG doesn't walk -- he shuffles. I also noticed that CG doesn't decide -- he waffles. ShuffleWaffler.
"Can Janelle save herself?"
Silly b-side...
Janey is the BADDEST BB player ever and she is not going anywhere!
hb
20 of 51 | Posted by HoneyBunny
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Posted on August 21, 2006 7:31 AM
I never liked Howie last season but he has been one of the few people that I've liked in recent weeks. There's not a lot to root for in the house these days. Can't stand Mike Boogie for obvious reasons, and his bullying last night made me hate him even more. So sick of Erika and her pathetic crying/anorexia/low-self esteem. Danielle: Yuk.
Who would have thought when the season started that I'd actually be rooting for Will or Chicken George ?
21 of 51 | Posted by Shoe-In
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Posted on August 21, 2006 7:37 AM
OK, I just read reality blurred and I AM SEETHING!!!
Well, another Howie tribute...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQOU5-6my-U
22 of 51 | Posted by America's Next Top Fan
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Posted on August 21, 2006 7:58 AM
Request to B-Side. Is it ok to talk about reality blurred revelations here? Technically it's not a spoiler. Just somethings that weren't shown (probably never will seeing how it affected the game) and by a different perspective of what was shown last night.
My britches are burning to rant.
23 of 51 | Posted by America's Next Top Fan
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Posted on August 21, 2006 8:16 AM
UGH!!! I also just read about the poo poo power on Realtiy Blurred. I am so PISSED OFF with BB for how they handled this. I just really hate Boogie he's so absolutely grotesque. But I still hate James more. Such a self righteous prick.
Two things from last night. Boogie pronouncing the S at the end of Illinois. Makes my skin crawl when people do that!! IDIOTS. Second StankJames wearing a "christian" t-shirt while cussing and speaking ill of others. Total hypocrate.
24 of 51 | Posted by TheKid
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Posted on August 21, 2006 8:28 AM
The good news is with HurriLame HowHeGetInTheHouse? and his whining, pathetic bullying ways gone, the rest of the house can now concentrate on getting rid of that stanky-ass Buxom Bimbo, TranHell.
America wants your DOR, TranHell!
25 of 51 | Posted by Tabby Lavalamp
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Posted on August 21, 2006 8:47 AM
Dear Ms. Lavalamp
Such loathing. Have you lost absolutely all your boyfriends to her? Janelle is always America's Choice.
And BTW, there's nothing wrong with trannies.
26 of 51 | Posted by sparky
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Posted on August 21, 2006 9:06 AM
No, I lost all my boyfriends to Danielle, but I still love her!
And of course there's nothing wrong with the transgendered. It would just be nice if the Blonde Bimbo would own up to it. :)
27 of 51 | Posted by Tabby Lavalamp
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Posted on August 21, 2006 9:27 AM
Love that you posted a shot of Will in that nasty shirt. With his black cloud hair bouncing all around him.
Is it a BB prerequisite that houseguests be fashion challenged?
28 of 51 | Posted by Karo
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Posted on August 21, 2006 9:57 AM
It took balls for Boogie to issue the threats he did to CG regarding the power. Come on, B-Side, talk about that, it's not a spoiler! ANTF, you see what I've been talking about? It would have fairly changed the complexion of the game and CG's decision making. BB continues to fuck up royally every week. OK, y'all, go to www.realityblurred.com and see for yourselves what all this is about. I promise, it's really not a spoiler, it's just information that BB should have given the players on Sunday.
29 of 51 | Posted by Tony A.
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Posted on August 21, 2006 10:48 AM
No spoiler. It's an issue that happened and will not be shown because it embarrases the Producers. Caught with their pants down and playing favorites again, perhaps. If it's not discussed here it never will be because it will never hit the airwaves.
I think it affects the game greatly because it changed the nominees.
With certain information nothing happens as it does and CG's cleverly laid plans would have produced the first CT eviction of the season. Yes, shocking.
30 of 51 | Posted by America's Next Top Fan
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Posted on August 21, 2006 11:32 AM
When was the clip recorded of Mike & Will talking? We are all presuming that it happened before Howie's eviction. What if it happened after? Reality Blurred's timing is 7:44 this morning.
Not to defend BB producers in any way; they obviously are manipulating the diary rooms, POV competitions, etc.
31 of 51 | Posted by cajah
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Posted on August 21, 2006 11:49 AM
cajah: the article quotes Boogie talking to Will about why the two wouldn't be put up for eviction. This had to have happened before CG put up Howie. It would make no sense for him to say that after he'd won HoH.
32 of 51 | Posted by sparky
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Posted on August 21, 2006 12:03 PM
B-Side: I loved your captions on the pictures of pie-faced Erika and Will.
Oh...and I don't know if anyone's mentioned this, but I love the text- messaging questions the producers have been asking...you know..."Why are the houseguests so upset?" and such. Just when former houseguests thought it would be safe to show their faces in public again, we relive the past highlights that show their sickening, yet highly entertaining, behavior. I had forgotten about some of those situations! WTG BB7!
33 of 51 | Posted by beachbound
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Posted on August 21, 2006 12:08 PM
Thanks, Sparky. It makes sense now. Leave it to Boogie to monumentally screw something up!
34 of 51 | Posted by cajah
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Posted on August 21, 2006 12:32 PM
The biggest chill just went up my spine I THINK JANNELLE AND Dr WILL HAVE A Secret ALLIANCE
does anyone think this may be true?
35 of 51 | Posted by taradash
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Posted on August 21, 2006 12:46 PM
cajah,
For your review, the controversy.
BUT FIRST, The Six Million Dollar Beefcake, Ep 3
Silver Spoons, Ep 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYnad-xF578
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltrFQvUHaSA
Notice how Georgie claps through the whole event even when fisticuffs are possible. What a dick.
And Now, Boogie. Even with "The Power" he can't think without Will. (Spoiler alert, contains nomination strategy).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6kwWzmLU0w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w776yUD91SQ
36 of 51 | Posted by America's Next Top Fan
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Posted on August 21, 2006 12:56 PM
Please forgive me but I just HAVE to comment about Erika's teeth. Is it just me or is she not used to her new veneers yet???
37 of 51 | Posted by CindyLou
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Posted on August 21, 2006 3:30 PM
I have no doubt that Janey can save herself. No matter what Tabby thinks, she's a fighter!
38 of 51 | Posted by zoobabe
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Posted on August 21, 2006 4:07 PM
We've rooted for Janelle in the clutch before. And her luck ultimately ran out then too. She's been too dumb for too long. I'm rooting for Danielle to have been scoping out how to break Will and Boogie.
Boogie completely sucks. Were I HOH, Boogie would have been on the block just for threatening me. I'd rather expose that power than let him cow me with the mere suggestion of it. Puh-leeze.
39 of 51 | Posted by Lady J
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Posted on August 21, 2006 5:09 PM
i thought howie yelled "SUCK MY BALLS, BABY". i could be wrong.
40 of 51 | Posted by Hannah
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Posted on August 21, 2006 6:31 PM
Boycott Geisha House!
41 of 51 | Posted by LagunaBeached
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Posted on August 21, 2006 6:59 PM
CindyLou: I agree with you about Erika's teeth.(comment #37) I've always thought she talks like she's always got a piece of candy in her cheek.
42 of 51 | Posted by beachbound
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Posted on August 22, 2006 2:06 PM
I for one, think Howie has great taste in women! My friend and I met him in Vegas when he was campaigning to get back in the BB house and he told us we had "GREAT BOOBIES" and he "didnt know which one he wanted first!" Ahh...Howie...he reallly knows how to make two old married moms feel good! haha! It was the highlight of our summer!! :) haha.
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