RosieJun

I agree with you. I think the smartest thing she can do at this point is to consider the Cookout over and done, keep Claire, and put up Big D. I think Kyland is smart, and he can be persuaded that keeping Xavier in the game is a sure way to lose. Edit: Well, of course she didn't do that.

At this point, I think the smartest move the HGs could make would be to vote out Xavier this week. They all have caught on that he's been throwing comps all along. I think this week is the last chance for any of them. Jury management is important, but it doesn't matter what the jury thinks if you're not in the Final 2. Second place is better than sitting on the jury.

I think the fact that the alliance was formed so early is an important thing to consider. They didn't know each other well enough to know if they'd actually like each other. They formed an alliance based on what they DID know about each other. It's done all the time in BB. Women will form an "all girl" alliance, and "jocks" (for lack of a better word) will form an alliance. This has been the first time that it was possible to form a powerful alliance based on race because there were finally enough POC in the house to do so. Honestly, I don't see anything to criticize about it. In the past, alliances initially formed on the basis of the aforementioned common ground tend to break apart relatively early. The personalities of the HGs come out. They start realizing that just because they share a common bond doesn't mean that they actually like each other. They get to know the other HGs and develop bonds outside of their alliance. Their loyalties to their alliance break down. I think it's amazing that The Cookout was able to keep such a large alliance, which was formed so early, together for so long. It's all going to be changing in this next week. I just find this all very fascinating. Sure, BB is very entertaining (to me, anyway), but I continue to learn more and more about human behavior. I don't find it boring at all.

The Cookout was started as an all black alliance. That's fine. We've seen alliances formed based on gender too. That's fine too. That the HGs find common ground doesn't bother me at all. I just enjoy watching the game, and it doesn't matter to me what race, gender, or sexual orientation the ultimate winner is. I've never picked my favorites based on any of those things. That said, I have to admit that I was bothered at one point about how many times the b-word came out of Big D's mouth. It's offensive, and I hope someone mentioned it to him. All-in-all, though, I feel this has been the most inclusive group of HGs in recent history. They seem accepting and respectful of each other. At least that's what it seems to be from where I sit.

I actually like them both. Xavier is very shrewd, and I feel that he's not letting his ego get in the way of his game play.

Maybe I'll give it a try one of these days. I can't promise I'll be any good. I also want to mention that I'm not really a newbie. I couldn't remember my login info, so I registered again. I didn't post in this forum at all last season. There seemed to be a little hostility going on, and I'm just not into that. I'm here for enjoyment.

Hey, I admire you all so much. I put off getting the live feeds because I knew that I'd just sit and watch constantly, and I wouldn't get anything else done. Well, I just got them, and I don't know how you updaters do it. I would never be able to keep up. You're amazing!

It's that scream. She's just too loud. Oh yeah, and the crying.

I don't know that it's a reason for her to go, but it's sure not a reason for her to be kept in the game. I find it a little annoying when someone whines about how they left their kids, or how they should win HOH because they miss their family. When someone throws a comp to benefit themselves, that's fine. But to throw it to someone because they've garnered your sympathy is not ok.

I liked her at the beginning, but I agree that her emotions are probably going to be her downfall. It's fine to like other HGs, but the real purpose of alliances is to further your OWN game.

I agree. It's not so bad when someone gets a power to help themselves out, but to take away something that another HG earned is not cool.

I've been over from practically the start. Whenever something exciting happens, she yells louder than anyone in the house. In fact, she yells louder than anyone who has EVER been in the house. It'll be interesting to see how she handles a week in the Jury House all by herself. I'm kinda worried about that. She may not be stable enough for the solitude.

I hope he's out next. Terrible player, and annoying too.