April 15, 2008 (Veto Competition/Ceremony 9)
Oh, how I love it when a plan comes together. After last night's episode, the house is well on its way to giving the boot to Natalie. And the best part of it all, at least based on what was shown on the CBS broadcast, Natalie will most likely be blindsided. Of course, she's aware that the flip could happen, but Sheila is doing a decent job of reassuring her.
In fact, Sheila's in a pretty good spot here, and she knows it. It's easier for her to play dumb and put all the responsibility on the boys, which she made clear when she continuously threatened Adam when he suggested that they split the vote and force Sheila to cast the tie-breaking vote. I find her threats to make Adam's life "a living hell" next week if he doesn't follow through a little funny considering she can't compete in HOH. Plus, Adam has put up with Sheila's annoying ways all season long, so how much worse could it be?
Sheila and Adam's relationship continues to be intriguing. After the nomination's Adam seemed legitimately upset that he was nominated. Sheila's rationale for doing so makes sense, but I also understand that no one likes being up for eviction. I partially believe that Adam was just putting on a little bit of show to further sell the secret plan to backdoor Natalie. My opinion of Natalie has continued to sour at rapid pace over the past couple weeks. Between her annoying "premies" and ridiculous number theories (which I was happy to see the rest of the houseguests finally make fun of), she is just a lot to put up with. Plus, she's lately been so smug that it's unbearable. I really hope the boys do stick together and send her back to Matt in the jury house.
The POV competition was held at night, as a TV-inspired puzzle challenge. Although this was edited to take up lots of time (as the numbers dwindle I guess the interesting action in the house does, too), there were a few interesting moments. I found it particularly funny that Ryan and Sharon were distracted by their former significant others, while Sheila had a moment with all the pictures of Evel Dick. I'm shocked that Sharon's "furr-iends" didn't make this competition easier for her, but ultimately she came in second behind Adam, who was ecstatic to come off the block. (Although I've been supporting Ryan, I'm really pulling for Adam to go the distance now. After all, he will need the money without a job!) I also enjoyed how the producers edited the show to play up how great Natalie is at puzzles, only to reveal that she had the second worse time. (Plus, I loved how snooty Sheila was when she told Natalie her time).
When Ryan, Sharon and Sheila were in the HOH room finalizing their plan to backdoor Natalie, I liked how the camera kept cutting to Sharon laughing. Once again, she could be laughing all the way to the bank. She has been on the block for the last month and has yet to face a real threat of going out. Although Adam seems concerned that she has the votes in the house, Ryan still wants to oust Natalie. I was glad that
finally the houseguests are thinking strategically. I agree that Sharon would probably have the votes to win at the end, and I found Ryan's "take Natalie to the end because everybody hates her" theory convincing. I still think that getting rid of Natalie this week is the best move, and I hope that Adam and Ryan ultimately agree. Either way, everyone's future in the game comes down to tonight's HOH competition.
So who do you think is going home? Who do you hope wins tonight's HOH? Tell me what you're thinking and check back tomorrow for the latest! -
Adam
