Big Brother 8: Case For Kail, Case For Eric


This is my latest post on big-brother-blog.com, a site exclusively devoted to all things BB8 and a blog on which I've been privileged to contribute thoughts and game analysis -- daily -- all season long.


Not only has the Big Brother house become a house divided this week, but so has the BB8 television and live-feed watching universe.


Most of you have expressed your disdain with Eric and Dustin for their manipulation and deception. There was an uproar today when Eric told Jessica a deep, dark secret from Amber about some abortions she had and some pregnancies she had lied about to her boyfriend.


However, I didn't see any outrage a few days ago when Amber referred to New York Jews as greedy money-grubbers. Seems to me one of the British players from a season ago was ditched by Big Brother for using the "N" word, and my friends, Amber's sentiment ain't far behind. Is telling a secret to another houseguest actually less socially acceptable than the blatantly anti-Semitic stereotype?


I'd argue that one is within the context of the game, and the other is just bigoted.


Bottom line: This ain't a pretty game, and none of our houseguests are angels. So, let's get to business. Who's going home?


Unless something riveting happens on Wednesday, Kail is evicted at least 4-3, possibly 5-2. However, what are the pros of keeping each houseguest from the other players' perspectives?


Kail I'll be honest. I like Kail. She might be about the most genuine person in the house. That she hasn't connected with the other houseguests is a direct result of her terrible decision to align with three strangers on Day 1.


However, Dick and Zach and Jen should work with Jameka to get a fourth vote in favor of the Oregon mother with the promise that Kail won't nominate them or Daniele the next week, which is quite possibly a double-eviction week.


Oh, wait. Kail can't even compete for the HoH for five weeks. Yikes, that's a deal-killer. However, Kail can still compete for PoVs, and she's a solid competitor. She's good with physical challenges, particularly.


Oh yeah, and Jameka has already promised her vote to Eric.


I'll be honest. I can't quite figure out how Kail's retention benefits the other contestants now that she can't be HoH until like the Final 5. However, if you know, post a comment.


Eric I like Eric, too. He's nerdy, and I have zero doubt that outside the confines of this game, he's a stellar individual, as opposed to a certain 44-year-old bar manager. Just a hunch. Nevertheless, Eric's true game colors have come out this week, and you guys pummeled him deservedly.


He's desperate. He's lied. He's spread secrets. It's so obvious, too.


However, Dustin, Jameka and Jessica need Eric to be able to compete with Dick and Daniele and any possible friendships they might make. So, their effort to save Eric and their success, should they be successful, will likely be rewarded by a week of lapdogdom from the 27-year-old New Yorker.


Finally, I would submit to you that the Nerd Herd needs Eric more than Dick and Daniele need Kail. While there's always the chance of a vote or two shifting on something insignificant like a mean word said during a croquet game or a fart in the shower, there is a recognition on the part of Dustin, Jessica, Amber and Jameka that they had better wage war with Dick and Daniele now while the wagin' is good or be slain in their path.


They need Eric to do that. They need the vote, and Eric clearly gets under Dick's skin.


For your enjoyment, a little live-feed game discussion Tuesday night between Dustin and Jessica.


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