I must continue the tradition of starting my Big Brother photocaps by complaining about the CBS website yet again. Not only does CBS no longer provide screen grabs, and not only are the few photos that go up once a week somewhat limited in their scope, but now users can’t even access the HOH photos anymore. They’re killing me. Killing me!
That being said, there’s plenty more to discuss. I was in Michigan starting on Thursday; so it’s really not until now that I can discuss the latest exciting developments in the house. First off, I think we can give three cheers to the house guests for finally getting rid of Ronnie. The kid tried to be a Dr. Will, but instead he came off as mostly Dr. Lame (much like this joke). He was just… awful. And while yes, I would have been equally pleased to have seen Lydia march out those front doors with her hipster hunch ‘n’ scowl, it was truly Ronnie’s time. And boy, did he go out in a blaze of not-glory. He certainly tried to have a memorable goodbye, but it just came off as petty. He pretty much told the whole house that he loved them, and then singled out Michele as being one of the worst people he has ever met in his entire life. Why? Don’t really know. I just assumed he wanted to have the sort of crazy adios that gets replayed over and over again. However, during the exit interview, when Julie asked him WTV? (why the vitriol?), he babbled on about how Michele was so duplicitous and such a liar and blah blah blah. Now, I haven’t actually read or seen any other interviews, but I hope and pray someone called Ronnie on his shit because last time I checked, it was HE who first a) lied to Michele, b) threw her under the bus, c) forced her into a minority house alliance, and d) betrayed his alliance with her. And that was in the first week! Whatever lying she’s done to him has been completely deserved, and furthermore, as a student of Big Brother — as Ronnie claims to be — he should know that all’s fair in the BB house. It’s that sort of hypocrisy that just makes me want to wring his neck. And it’s also that sort of vindictive victimization which has probably led to him living a life as a nerd. In the end it doesn’t really matter. Michele may leave this experience with her rep slightly tarnished, but it’s Ronnie who people will forever think is an untrustworthy creep.
As for other goings on in the house, let’s not overlook the Russell-Chima situation. I don’t remember how much of the fighting was shown on Thursday’s show (when I saw it, I was, um, in an altered state), but I was happy to have some fireworks back in the house. It had been a few weeks since anything major had gone down, and I was afraid things were lulling into a state of complacency. Now we have two people who hate each other; although, it appears as though things have calmed down between the two of them, which is unfortunate. We know Russell, who’s nominated this week, just wants to explode — he’s said as much — but alas, he’s playing with his head now and is determined to be nice to people. Dammit. That’s no fun.
The other person up against him is none other than Lydia, who continues to annoy, thanks to that baby voice she’s employing more and more. I must say that while Lydia drives me nuts, I absolutely love whenever the producers play up the love triangle between she, Jessie, and Natalie. I could not think of three less appetizing people to think about, but those two girls going at it is truly comic gold.
And speaking of gold, who would have thought Ari Gold himself would be popping up in the Big Brother house? That’s right, Jeremy Piven appeared at the front door to shamelessly promote his new movie, thus marking the biggest celebrity cameo since Sheryl Crow showed up in the backyard way back in season three. Watching Jeremy Piven was a surprisingly fascinating experience as he seemed to waiver back and forth between sheer disdain for the situation and unabashed joy at having his ego stroked so massively. In the end, I think it’s fair to say he probably got on the phone with his agent and roundly cursed him out for thirty minutes.
Anyway, there’s not much else to say. Here are some pics of Jeremy Piven interacting with the houseguests. Enjoy…
You have to see the Ronnie Exit interview conducted by Jax. She totally calls him out, and ends up blackballed and not allowed to interview any exiting houseguests ever again, haha.
Check it out at Media Fiends:
http://www.mediafiends.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6622&Itemid=38
Ronnie’s attack on Michelle showed him to be a misogynist (Chi Chi Ch Chima’s favorite word for men). He was mad becasue Michelle didn’t “save” him twice. She could have used the POV and she didn’t and then she could have voted for him and she didn’t. He tried to PERSUADE her with his award winning skills and he sucked. He tried to THREATEN her with the “others will avenge me” crap and he sucked at that too.
And (what they didn’t show on TV) was the night before he left he (egged on by Natalie) trashed the room that Jeff/Jordan and Michelle sleep in because Michelle hid his glasses and hat.
Ronnie is a huge asswipe/sore loser/belly lint wiping/lying weasel and isn’t even good enough to speak the name of Dr. Will – little lone compare himself to the Will.
I am so happy he didn’t make it to the jury and the only thing that could make it sweeter would be if Jessie is the next to go.
Come On Wizard.!!!!
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“Why didn’t I save the mercury poisoning excuse for this?”
Perfection.
My favorite part is how Jesse tried to secure a promise from Piven that they would hang out outside of the house. “I guess you know how to get in touch with us after this, right?”
I so wanted him to call out Natalie for wearing that awful leopard blanket. Or Lydia for being such a fashion NO, FUCK NO!!! And how could you forget the awesomeness that was Neil Patrick Harris–he was a guest celeb last season. He was wait for it… funny.
Great recap. NPH was the best in All Stars in 2006 and he was a huge fan. He gave Will a chubby….Oh’, and me too.
You were in Michigan? You should have come this week for the Dream Cruise! If only I had known you were in the area, I would of had you over for my Ina Garten Grown up Mac-N-Cheese (words cannot describe its goodness!). Next time… 🙂
Nice Post!
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Ronnie was mismarketed by the producers as being a really intelligent student of the game. He has plenty of knowledge but very little intelligence, which is clear not only through his bumbling of the lessons from TEN seasons of Big Brother, but also his complete lack of emotional intelligence. I can’t think of even one move that came close to Dr. Will’s level. Ronnie’s plays were always sloppy, ineffective, and left blood on his hands.
Was there anyone he treated worse than Michele? As you guys pointed out, she had no reason to help Ronnie, and he left bitter because he was outgamed by someone who is way smarter than he is and a much savvier player. I loved Michele and Kevin’s goodbye videos!
B, who are your favorites this season?
OMG!! Granted I look forward to your recaps each week, but I must say I can’t remember the last time I BUSTED my ass on the floor from hysterically laughing sooo damn hard! Let me just say I love Jeremy Piven “WHO THE FUCK IS TOUCHING MY SHOULDER?!” I’ll be uttering those words in my sleep!
Absofuckinlutely an excellent recap!
Chima’s lips may look like sashimi, but I prefer “toonah”.
nice recap B! Are you planning on going to any live tapings this season (hopefully this week’s)?
Hey B— you might check with Chooch at TVG. She is able to pull pictures straight from the live feeds and has many posted there in the spoiler thread. She really had great pictures of the Russell Chima fight.
^or PlethLaura at MSR. She’s all over that.
I hope Jessie sits by the phone waiting on Jeremy Piven to call.
I truly tried to Like Ronnie in the beginning – but when he compared himself to Dr. Will he became dead to me. And as for his little exit tirade, I think I heard that exact same exchange one day last week while I was picking up my 4 year old from day care.
WHERE ARE THE SHIRTLESS PICS OF JESSIE?????????????
just wondering.