There was really nothing to see in last night's episode once Nick decided he wanted to backdoor Nicole. Production knew that we'd be tuning out by the thousands if they didn't do something to create suspense so they gave Christie the following script: Act paranoid, pretend that you are sure that you are the back-door target.There wasn't any logical reason for her panic attack but even the words "brussell sprouts" were turned into a menace! The basis of the script was that Christie had the Power of Veto; she could give it to Kathryn who would then decide on her own who would be put on the block. So get this: The script had all the fanatic Kool-Aid drinkers wondering if Christie could possibly be dumb enough to give her advantage to someone SHE put on the block (and who would have good reason to nominate her) because she suddenly didn't trust someone in her alliance!!!
Sorry BB but I didn't buy it for a second and, of course, Christie stayed silent when it would have been time to hand over the power. So Kathryn saved Jessica causing Nicole, predictably, to wind up on the block.
I can tell you that tonight's episode will have the following theme: "We need to change the vote to Cliff". Every segment will be built in such a way to make us think Cliff could be going but then, of course, Nicole will be voted out unanimously. BORING. I'm hitting the pool and going out tonight instead of wasting anymore time on this sh*t
For once I agree with you down the line. And Christie's acting ability is painful and pitiful.Now, Bella is the villain, Nichole is the victim, and Nick the HoH is the fool. And I am also in agreement with you that Cliff will be the red herring.
Be sure to wear your floaties.
You're judgment of Christie's acting skills is right on. I'm sure she thought (or was led to believe!!) that she was auditioning for a daytime soap or something but, if so, she failed miserably.As for the theme of the episode, it seems I had it in reverse; I didn't watch but I'm guessing Nicole was presented as the sure bet to be evicted but then Cliff got the boot. Did I read right? Cliff is back in the house? What kind of doofus challenge did they set up that he could win? Tell the type of plum? How many DR confessionals were there where David, Ovi and Kemi said they were going to win that challenge?!
Good guess. As it turned out, Nicole was the red herring. There was a last minute plot to save Nicole which had all the earmarks of an invented drama. But then the votes started to come in and Cliff ended up with a split eviction vote majority.And amazingly he aced the Back to the House challenge, which was a "make the ball follow a twisty path down a board to the bucket" challenge. 6 balls in a row with no drops. Of the other 3 challengers, only one made a ball go the entire way to the bucket. Cliff smoked them.
They did indeed stumble upon a hidden talent in Cliff. I do not see a realistic path for him to follow to win. But I do sense a fan favorite in the making, and a leading candidate for future guest BB appearances. And though I hate myself for saying it, he is actually making this season more worth watching. For the moment.
As I stated on the other thread, what you call “Fabricating Drama,” I call “Obnoxious Embellishment.” Does Production tend to cast players who exhibit nauseating exaggeration? Without question, so let’s just add Christie to that long list.Funny, when she was HOH you assessed her as a “horrible Hot Mess.” Now, she’s acting poorly from a “script.” First, you criticized her as a person placing her last (after I incidentally placed her high.) Now, we’re back on the “script” kick. Well, you’re covering both of the bases quite nicely...I’ll give you that.
On the subject of “covering both bases,” after reading your first post on this thread, I think you need to stick to Nostradamus and back into your predictions after the events unfold. It was easy to see Nicole was in danger before Thursday’s episode aired because at this early stage of the game whoever the HOH wants out gets their wish with Cliff acting as the pawn. Actually, when watching the episode, I was not getting the feeling that Nicole “was being presented as the sure bet to be evicted.” Sure, Nick and Smella were not having any reservations of who they wanted out (Nicole.) But for the majority of the time before the live eviction, the Six Shooters all were rallying to save Nicole and evict Cliff. This is where you would get on your soapbox and start ranting over how Production is force-feeding us to “believe” Cliff was at risk, when in reality, Nicole is the one going all along. But alas, it DID end up playing out that Cliff lost the vote and was sent to Camp Comeback to fight his way back into the game. Now, we get to hear a NEW hypothesized “script” to contradict your original “scripted” prediction. Too funny.
Well, DUH...of course you’re going to hear the Campers say they will try to win the Comeback challenge and proactively earn their way back into the game. Being ostracized by the players in the game and not included in any game strategy talk...what else are they going to talk about?! LOL. Every challenge in your mind is “doofus.” Kingfish described it well. I would add it was not a challenge that favored a gender, a particular age group, an athlete, a body type more conducive to a hanging endurance comp, and not a “damn friggin’ puzzle.”
Quite simply, it was a challenge where the competitor who could maintain a decent heart rate and not get all nervous and anxious would have the clear advantage. Kingfish may weigh in and state if he agrees, but from my observation, David, Ovi, and Kemi seemed to be more jittery when trying the navigate the balls, whereas Cliff was as cool as a cucumber. His approach was as smooth as a jar of Skippy peanut butter and, as Kingfish so accurately accessed, SMOKED the competition!
Christie being a "Hot Mess" and a bad actress aren't mutually exclusive. The fact that she is a Hot Mess could have been used to set the "script" in motion. Instead of flat out telling her to act a certain way, the rats could have invited Christie to the Diary Room and then simply asked: "What would you say if we told you that your name has been mentioned for the Back Door? Maybe you should act like you're worried to see what people have to say."As for how the episode turned out, my guess was incorrect but it was only a guess. It was based on countless episodes where the editors go out of their way to make us think one player could be going home when it should be obvious he isn't. It,s so rampant that it's Reality TV Standard Operating Procedure. If this episode didn't follow the SOP then good but they'll soon return to what they know.
Your “fabricating” drama has now transcended into “fabricating” theories. Surprise; SURPRISE! LMAO!!
I wasn't trying to convince you but I wonder; Do you think pro Wrestling is real?
I don’t have to “think.” There’ve been whistleblowers who’ve talked openly about Pro Wrestling results. Even though the outcomes have been disclosed as choreographed/predetermined, the industry will still take exception when it hears, “The sport is fake” because the risks are very much real as evident by the serious injuries incurred that have put the wrestlers out of commission for months (some even career-ending injuries,) and regardless how choreographed the moves are, professional wrestlers are still among the most finely-tuned athletes around. No one blowing the whistle on unproven conspiracy theories with CBS Reality Shows making your Pro Wrestling reach yet another one of your apples-to-oranges gobbly-goo.