I thank you too, Kingfish. With the minor exception of Steve, these HGs are easy-readers. But in Steve’s case it’s not because he’s such a good player; “Bozos” are wildcards incapable of being read.

I would respond to your disagreement on Vanessa, but my reply would be exactly as stated by Michel. Actually that’s not true...Michel explained it ten times better than I could have. His analogy of Brian in Survivor:Thailand is dead-on! Vanessa’s poker skills came in handy when James was eliminated from the HOH comp, because she needed a true poker face not to show any giddy enthusiasm. The only thing I see derailing her is if Steve or Jmac (whether it be intentionally or not) exposes or leaks Vanessa as the BB Mata Hari of the season.

It’s ironic you noted Popeye/Bluto in your ranking list because it’s Vanessa who talks like a drunken sailor. What a pathetic potty-mouth. Add that to the reference you made when pitying Vanessa’s girlfriend. She’d drive me up a wall too. But if her net worth claim is accurate I guess I could think of four-and-a half million reasons why Vanessa’s girlfriend puts up with her.