The Final Two
No matter how you feel about the Season of the Donatos (and based on your comments, I think it is fair to say they have been a decidedly polarizing force), it was definitely fun to look back at what has been a very entertaining summer diversion. Truth be told, I haven't been a fan of
Big Brother since the early days. I started watching during Season 5, got hooked with Season 6 and then really got hooked with last summer's all-star outing. After seeing players like Janelle and Dr. Will throw it down, I doubted I would ever find any season as engrossing or enjoyable again. Man, was I wrong. After a slow start, I was quickly sucked back in this summer, and despite all the ups and downs, I have thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Unlike some of you who claim you are done with the show, I will be back to see what's in store for Season 9.
As we prepare for the finale on Tuesday, I'd like to thank all of you passionate
Big Brother fans for sharing your comments this summer. Now I hope to generate one last round of controversy and passionate debate. In honor of the Emmys over on Fox, I humbly offer "The Bros," my personal version of the best and worst from Season 8. I have no doubt you'll have something to say. (Additional categories are welcome!)
Most improved: Jessica. Back on that first day, her voice made me want to burst my own eardrums. But then all of a sudden, the girl from Kansas grew on me and suddenly I was sad to see her go.
Best nickname: Waaaamber. Girlfriend earned it.
Classiest player: Jameka should never have made it as far as she did. Her skills in the competitions were lacking and she couldn't even compete for HoH for five weeks straight. Yet there she was in the final four, based on the strength of her relationships and her ability to fly under the radar. So it was sad to watch her lose that veto knowing that her fate was out of her hands.
Crappiest player: Jen. At times, she came across so clueless and she was so universally disliked by her housemates that I almosty felt sorry for her. And then she would speak and I remembered why I couldn't stand her either.
Best costume: Listen, the nominees were a unitard and a rabbit suit so you can't go wrong either way. But Jen's ability to find the art in her punishment tipped the scales in her favor.
Best tattoos: Evel Dick, who showed all those tattoo posers what real body art looks like.
Best prayers: Zach. His religious reawakening shockingly coincided with needing the very spiritual Jameka on his side. Hey, the guy didn't make the final three for nothing.
Best beverage: Iced tea has never looked so refreshing as when Dick was dumping it on Jen's head.
Best showmance: Only time will tell whether Dani and Nick or Eric and Jess will go the distance, but my money is on the little man and his booyah-spouting lady. (A good gauge will be watching Jessica's reaction when the America's Player twist is revealed.)
Lamest twist: Take your pick.
Special merit award for consistency: Julie Chen. From the flubs that cost people points in critical competitions to the lame exit interviews to the ever-present gltter, our little Chenbot keeps going and going. And we love her for it.
See you Tuesday!
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