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Great point!

I could not decide on Joe, but I put his vote for Dan just because it shows Dan likely will need more votes even with Joe.

Didn't Ian win a lot more comps than Dan? And, he got a bunch of people eliminated. So what is the criteria that you are using to decide who played a better game? That he got himself off the block a couple of times? It would be interesting to do a tally, but I don't remember all of the stats.Won HOH Won POV Got off block Got someone eliminated other?

I agree. What is it they say about bullies, they are insecure. That fits Dani. I feel bad for her. I do not approve of the way she has acted, but it was going to catch up with her eventually and when it did it was going to be painful.Looks like it will get worse before it gets better, since likely Shane will not be as interested in her as she is in him. Still, she is so young and she just got to be on BB until the finale. Good for her. A lot of people would like that opportunity. I hope she at least tries to make the most of her last few days of great publicity!

Ian - 4 to 3 Ashley - Ian Britney - Ian Frank - Ian Joe - Dan Jenn - Dan Shane - Ian Dani - Dan

GB, Dani she had $50K and she gave it to Dan when she used the veto on him, she doesn't even realize it yet. I don't think Dan realizes that he likely isn't going to get Shane's vote no matter what Dani tries to tell Shane.Also, Dani doesn't realize that if Dan wins there is no way he is taking her. He needs her vote and he needs her to try to get Shane to vote for him. Ian and Dan Ian - 4 to 3 Ashley - Ian Britney - Ian Frank - Ian Joe - Dan Jenn - Dan Shane - Ian Dani - Dan Dan and Dani Dani - 5 to 2 Ashley - Dani (following Frank) Britney - Dani Frank - Dani Joe - Dan Jenn - Dani Shane - Dani Ian - Dan

Wow! That's interesting! I would never have guessed Janelle to be loyal!

Thanks! I appreciate your thorough response. I am trying to observe the season as openly as possible. Sometimes I like Dan more than others, but all personal feelings aside I am just trying to grasp why some players are more popular than others. From what I know about past players on this season (i.e. the coaches) it seems like Janelle is the most popular by twice as much as Britney and Dan who are about the same, followed by Boogie. I get Britney because she is entertaining (sarcastic, cute, etc...). Boogie is the nice bad guy (or something like that). Janelle, I have not seen that much of, but I think it could be that women want to be like her, and men want to be with her? Dan, I am thinking is so popular because people can relate to him???

Great observation! And, not to defend his using Dani, that would be wrong in the real world! But, in the game he didn't have a lot of choice. She really threw herself at him, and he did try awfully hard up to the very end to not lead her on. If he would have been more honest about his feelings (or lack of) for her that would have been more moral, but been bad for his game.

Thanks! I appreciate anyone's insight in this topic. I know there are a lot if Dan fans and I respect them. I am really just trying to understand.

GB Dani! She is young! I think she will learn a lot from this. Especially after reading some books like "He's Just Not That Into You" etc....

Hi GreatSaltLake! I know you are a Dan fan. This is my first time watching BB and I started half way into the season. I'd really like to hear your insight regarding why Dan is so popular. Is it because of the last time he was on? If so, do you think that he will be less popular or at least less liked after this season? Or, am I missing some reason to really like him from this season alone?

Wow, another great turnout! Thanks to everyone who voted in the Final 3 (with 4 HGs remaining) Poll! Here are the results. Ian - 13 (W- 6; 2nd - 4) Shane - 17 (W - 2; 2nd - 2) Dan - 19 (W - 13; 2nd - 5) and, Dani has 4 votes to win and 14 votes for 2nd.Thanks again for voting! Vote in the new Poll starting today: "How you think the HGs will vote for the winner."

Wonder what happened in the HOH room last night. Did Shane finally resort to kissing her? Is that why he is not on the block? Were people underestimating Shane?

I think Dani wants the Final 3 to be her, Shane and Dan. And, I think she trusts Shane more to keep Dan than Dan to keep Shane. Especially since she knows Dan was going to vote Shane out. And, it does not make sense to keep Ian over Shane.

Wow, what are great turnout! Thanks to everyone who voted in the Final 3 (with 5 HGs remaining) Poll! Here are the results with 56 people voting (including 2 people voting twice): Ian - 41 (W- 19; 2nd - 5; 3rd - 6) Shane - 33 (W - 3; 2nd - 7; 3rd - 16) Dan - 45 (W - 23; 2nd - 14; 3rd - 3) Jen - 14 (W - 0: 2nd - 5; 3rd - 5) Danielle - 33 (W - 4; 2nd - 15; 3rd -13)Dan was the favorite with 45 votes to put him in the Final 3 and 23 of those picking him to win! Ian is close behind with 41 votes for him to make it to the Final 3 and 19 of those picking him to win! Shane is a pretty solid pick for 3rd, and Dani a good pick for either 2nd or 3rd. Don't worry if you had Jen picked for 2nd or 3rd (like me - no one had her picked to win), you have another chance to try again as a new poll starts now! Please vote for your 2 remaining Final 3 picks (with 4 HGs remaining)! I'll post the results after tomorrow's elimination. Note: No need to vote for Dani as a Final 3 pick as she is guaranteed to make it to the Final 3 having won HOH, but do please go ahead and vote for her if you would like her to win 1st or 2nd. Thanks again for voting! Vote in the Poll and then post your reasoning below!

I think Shane thinks that he can't beat Ian. I think he thinks he can beat Dan or Dani. So, I think Shane will vote out Ian if he wins POV.I think Ian thinks he can't beat Shane, but can beat Dan and Dani. So, Ian will vote out Shane if he wins POV. I think Dan thinks he can't beat Shane or Ian. So, he will vote Ian out if he wins POV and try to get to final 2 with Dani. I think Dani knows she can't beat Ian, Shane, or likely Dan. I think she knows that Ian, Shane, and Dan will all take her to the Final 2 as she is the easiest to beat. And, since she is going to be in Final 3, I think she knows it is very likely that she has won $50,000.

Agree, that would be great.

Potential bad news for Ian and Shane fans. If the Dani HOH is confirmed, it is likely both Ian and Shane will not make it to Final 3. See scenarios below. nominations - Ian and Shane - Ian wins POV -Dan goes up and Ian votes Shane out -Shane wins POV -Dan goes up and Shane votes Ian out -Dan wins POV -does not use it and votes Ian out nominations - Ian and Dan - Ian wins POV -Shane goes up and Ian votes Shane out -Shane wins POV -does not use it and Shane votes Ian out -Dan wins POV -Shane goes up and Dan votes Ian out nominations - Shane and Dan - Ian wins POV -does not use it and Ian votes Shane out -Shane wins POV -Ian goes up and Shane votes Ian out -Dan wins POV -Ian goes up and Dan votes Ian out

Potential bad news for Ian and Shane fans. If the Dani HOH is confirmed, it is likely both Ian and Shane will not make it to Final 3. See scenarios below. nominations - Ian and Shane - Ian wins POV -Dan goes up and Ian votes Shane out -Shane wins POV -Dan goes up and Shane votes Ian out -Dan wins POV -does not use it and votes Ian out nominations - Ian and Dan - Ian wins POV -Shane goes up and Ian votes Shane out -Shane wins POV -does not use it and Shane votes Ian out -Dan wins POV -Shane goes up and Dan votes Ian out nominations - Shane and Dan - Ian wins POV -does not use it and Ian votes Shane out -Shane wins POV -Ian goes up and Shane votes Ian out -Dan wins POV -Ian goes up and Dan votes Ian out

I like his swinging! It is a very responsible way for him to maturely deal with stress. Go Ian! Keep on swinging!

Agree! I think not being scummy is one of many reasons. Another being he is just not into her!

How do you watch flashback of the feeds?

I think Shane has been holding back. Someone could have told him to make it to the Final Five and then go all out on the Competitions. Until then just stay under everyone's radar. It would explain why he has not been working out a lot lately. He is saving it for the comps! Also, could further explain why he is not kissing Dani, would be totally scummy if he was using her to get to Final Five and for other things!

I have a quick question. Does anyone have an idea what the schedule will be like from now until the finale? I think I understand up until this Tuesday. Can anyone fill in/update the list below? Sat. 9/8 - POV comp Sun. 9/9 Mon. 9/10 - POV ceremony Tues. 9/11 - taped elimination (5 to 4), HOH comp (Ian not eligible), nominations, POV comp, POV ceremony Wed. 9/12 - taped elimination show Thurs.9/13 - live elimination (4 to 3) Fri. 9/14 Sat. 9/15 Sun. 9/16 Mon. 9/17 Tues. 9/18 Wed. 9/19 - finale - elimination (3 to 2)