An Opposing View on Big Brother 2013
|Hi guys,
It’s Auntie Janet popping in to say hello and to give an opposing view on the Big Brother 2013 season thus far.
First let me say what a flippin’ amazing job Todd has done this season!!! He’s been right on top of all the action and done a fantastic job keeping you all entertained and informed.
Thanks Todd!! You rock!
Now… I’ve decided that it’s probably a good thing that I bowed out of writing the site this season. Cause I have quite different views of some of the HG’s and their gameplay.
I’d particularly like to address the Amanda-hate. For example: the LIVE FEEDS on the night following GM’s HOH win.
Yes, Amanda and Jessie got into it. But… what hasn’t been mentioned was that first Amanda spent a long time trying to make Jessie feel better about not getting invited to the BBQ party. Jessie was acting like a spoiled 12 year old who didn’t invited to the cool kid’s birthday party. I’m telling you, this girl wept and wept, about how it’s “just not fair.”
This went on and on and on–ad nauseum–as McCrae AND Amanda soothed and tried to make her understand Helen’s choices. Jessie wasn’t having any of it and got up and walked out, even after Andy joined them in trying to make her feel better.. Jessie was acting completely ridiculous. Afterward, Amanda–who we all know DOES have diarrhea of the mouth–tried once again to get her to see reason. Then yes…things got loud between them. On BOTH their parts.
As for the Candice argument, that was already going on–and had gotten loud between C and Helen–when Amanda walked up and tried to defend Helen.
Amanda IS insecure. No doubt. And she is loud and has a VERY hard time keeping her mouth shut. If she’d learn to listen to McCrae, like he’s asked her to do, she’d be in a very good position in the house. But Amanda has no filter. Still, her inability to shut up…does that equate with evil?
In my opinion, Helen is a much more sinister player. Anyone who can turn on the water works the way she can to manipulate a conversation…Who tells someone how special they are to her, even while preparing their demise…Who can make that person believe they have a unique and special bond with her, only to have her turn around and cut their throats. That is scary.
With Amanda, hell.. At least you know where you stand. Not so with Helen.
And if anyone’s seen Howard’s interview, they know that Amanda wasn’t lying about what he said to her. Actually, I was shocked when he admitted it, because I’d decided maybe she heard him wrong. In an interview with Bigbrothernetwork, Howard admitted: “As a little fun joke I said, “hey, if we were outside this house you’re awesome, you’re sexy” and this is from me knowing her personally when we did share personal time and we were very open. I said “man, we could get in to some things.”
I don’t believe that’s how he worded it any more than I believe Amanda knows how to STFU.
But it DOES go to prove she’s not an out and out liar.
So.. as an opposing view….I have to say that I like Amanda. Despite her faults–of which there are many. She’s PLAYING the game. She also LOVES Big Brother, as does McCrae, Andy and Judd. All are huge fans of the show. They’ve watched forever and applied to be on the show. Candice (and Howard) on the other hand were recruited. I am ALWAYS (with the notable exceptions of Jeff and Jordan) on the side of the BB Fan vs. the “recruited”.
So let me have it. I know it’s coming, guys. I know a lot of you–including some of my long-time Bigbigbrother devotees–will vehemently disagree. But that’s okay. That’s what this site is for. Healthy, RESPECTFUL, debate about this Big Brother 2013 show we all love.
Later, dahlings!!
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Hey Janet! Love ya and miss ya girl but you know me, i have to comment :). I totally agree with your assessment of Helen. She’s an emotional ninja. If Helen wasn’t already in the political world i would reccommend a new career path as a politician. She reads people quite well. But i thought it was a bit tacky when she said in the DR..”All if have to do is cry to get my kids to do what i want”. So i guess Helen has been practicing emotional blackmail for quite some time. Shes become an expert at it.
Amanda herself said what set her off was Jessies comment about McCrae being the cutest guy in the house (yuck). Aaryn had revealed that little tidbit earlier to her. Maybe she WAS trying to console Jessie (a bit immature but has a heart). But since that wasn’t working she decided to get personal and catty. Amanda has had more fights than Mohammad Ali! I won’t call her a bully but i would say she’s VERY pushy. And i really dislike pushy people. And the fans are not the only ones that see this about her. Most of the HGs have commented at one time or another about it. It’s hurting her game, and in my opinion, her relationship with McCrae as well. I DO think she knows the game. She’s just not good at the “stealth” side of it. And one last thing… We will never really know what happened in the Amanda/Howard convo. In my opinion…it’s somewhere in between what they both have said and been blown out of proportion.
Omgosh Janet–love when you pop in I miss you SOOOOO much!!
Anyhows..Cat I did watch the Amanda social justice and was kinda taken aback about it..Kinda did change my mind a bit about her..
As for Helen..I still like her– yeah she does pour on the water works but I know there is a good person in her…
But as you all know I still likes my McCrae Crae the best….
Watch this video and see the real amanda. she is vile!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcmnVw-RQM0
I am shocked,!!!!!! how did I miss all this. Amanda I thought was the only one that had it together. Gee, What is CBS doing about her.. Every one in that house has ran their mouth. Now I see why Aaryn is still around. Because everyone else is just like her. I am so glad I seen this.
CBS is doing nothing about it. So far Aaryn and Ginamarie have lost their jobs. Nothing will happen to Amanda. I hope that anyone looking to buy real estate in Florida will think twice about using her agency and refuse to let her be their agent. Real Estate agents make their money from commissions hope 2014 is a very dry year for Amanda.
I believe Spencer lost his job also. If he is the one that works for a train company. I read that on CBS when all this started.
Well the video shows her true colors. Can’t believe CBS is letting her get away with those kinds of comments. She needs to go, however Helen isn’t any better.
OMG just saw the Amanda video………..wtf…I don’t know you Susan but I don’t know how you could defend this person…OMG, I’m glad I don’t have live feeds..I’d probably be upset everyday. Didn’t know Kaitlin had ever used the Nword either…OMG Not just a house chock full of nuts..a whole bunch of racist nuts. OMG Amanda video and it has over 100,000 hits. OMG
sorry Janet…not Susan
Janet, I totally agree with your assessment of Helen. I wonder if she’ll cry when she’s evicted. Hopefully before jury. As for Amanda, I have no respect for her or her game. Some might want to compare her to Evil Dick. But Dick was in your face and let you know straight up how he felt about you (except for his daughter). His game was strategic. Amanda’s is just a nice-looking bully. A side of her that I hope McCrae walks away from very soon.
I miss all you guys too!!!! And I totally understand your feelings about Amanda. For sure she’s hard to take at times. And Susan. I agree that her inability to keep her mouth shut is hurting her relationship with McCrae (who I also love). Unless Am learns to listen some degree of control, she won’t last long. And in the end…it will likely be better for McCrae’s game.
But I don’t hate her.
I have to agree in the fact that i don’t hate her. Or Aaryn for that matter. I may dislike their tactics but i don’t hate ANYONE. Hate is not productive. And i will also have to say that these HGs are probably only similar to what we see on the show. They do things i’m sure they wouldn’t normally do. Or most of them anyway. That’s the nature of the show. How far are you willing to go for half a mil. But it’s fun to discuss our favorites even if we don’t agree. That’s why i love BB.
I so agree, Amanda, Helen, are playing the game….The idea is to manipulate the other
players until you are the only one left.
Helen is a champ @ that. I guess from what
I have read, I’m not with the majority, but
my opinions are free. 🙂
Absolutely they are, slysue! That’s the best part about sites like this. We super-fans of the game can come together in a spirit of camaraderie and give our opinions of the players and their gameplay. Though they may differ, I hope everyone feels free to voice their views without fear of attack. I’ve seen that on other sites, and just do not dig it. Not at all. This is a FAN site. We love the game. Period, the end. 🙂
What’s with Elissa??? Haven’t heard her name pop up lately…is she floating like Andy?? I hope McCrae wins just for putting up with Amanda, or maybe Judd will win.
thanx Janet!!
Can someone please explain how double eviction works?
Are there 2 house votes or does the 2nd HOH decide who goes home?
If i remember correctly there are 2 house votes. Don’t quote me on that since i’m old and can’t quite remember what i forgot. 🙂
If I remember right, its more like a “fast forward”. they will have the eviction, then rush into hoh, noms, veto comp, second eviction all in one hour.
Gotta say it.. and be honest…
Amanda is being VERY stupid about the whole POV thing.
Duh. Duh duh duh….
Great commentary! I feel exactly the same way about Amanda. She’s getting a raw deal on a lot of the boards. She is one of the few I enjoy watching.
Marigold & Cat, If I remember right, 1st they have the POV then it’s announced that it’s a double eviction. So the new hoh is out (fast) then the new hoh has to pick the new ones on the block as soon as they get hoh.no waiting talking to anyone….It happens right away…..pleaz if I’m wrong please correct me !!!!!!
that sound about right. they have done it in the past, most exciting hour on bb. is a whole week in 42minutes.
yes it sure is……maybe that’s why we can’t remember it’s so fast (but fun) 🙂
Helen is the new Shelly!!!