Thursday, July 16, 2009

Big Brother - Season 11, Episode 4 Recap



Here we are with the first eviction of the season, and quite possibly the earliest surprise of the history of the show. Just yesterday, I was thinking about how this episode was bound to be so predictable that I could write the majority of this recap hours before it aired.

As the evening transpired last night, though, the script almost completely flipped. What was originally a typical “vote with the house” mantra has almost turned into anarchy, with the key players being the two people least likely to lead anybody to do anything. One sort of hatched the plan; the other may be the person who foils it tonight.

So here we go with the usual recaps and a cheesy Julie intro before leading right into the aftermath of Lydia being replaced by Braden as nominee. Ronnie claims to be the “biggest schemer here”. Seriously, he’s way too full of himself. Braden is confused, as usual. Russell babbles some nonsense, and Lydia couldn’t be happier with Russell, which Braden notices. He now knows she probably backstabbed him.

At the same time, Jeff knows that Braden’s nomination was a stab at him, and Jordan seems to be more upset about the nomination than Braden. Others come in to hug him, and Jordan complains about how “somebody is going around starting stuff about everybody”. Ronnie acts extremely nervous as they throw out a few names of conspirators. “Me and Laura are a hot mess”, Jordan complains. She’s got a point there.

Braden says that people are jealous that he’s a good competitor, and Jordan tells him that he needs to get out there and talk to people. Meanwhile, Chima feels great about her chances of staying in the house. “I’m just going to lay low.”

Casey asks Lydia how she’s feeling, and Lydia complains how her “friend” Jordan wasn’t upset about Lydia’s nomination but is bawling over Braden’s nomination. Oh, get over yourself.

Braden and Russell are now alone in the kitchen, and Braden is asked if he knew he was going to be put up. He confirms that he did, and in the diary room says he believes that Lydia betrayed him. Russell says he’s not convinced they have all the votes they need, so he says in the diary room that he’s trying to get Braden riled up enough to create a scene.

Sure enough, on a boring afternoon Kevin and Lydia are talking about their lives, and Braden interrupts them to complain about how they sold him out. Lydia denies that she set him up, although old footage shows her throwing out his name. Braden tells her to tattoo on her leg “week 2” or “week 3” because that’s when she’ll be leaving.

Things are relatively calm until Braden throws out Kevin’s name, and that sets Lydia off. “I’m being considerate to him, but you’re just a bitch and a skank.” Kevin says in the diary room that he doesn’t like it when people attack others, and we then see Lydia and Braden scream at each other, and then Kevin and Braden start yelling. (Actually, this is an extremely edited version of the fight.)

After commercials, we go back to Lydia entering the house right after her fight with Braden to scream at Jordan for awhile. Jordan looks confused, but that’s pretty normal. Remember, Lydia’s whole problem with Jordan is because she didn’t cry when she was nominated. Come on. Jordan gets even more confused as the conversation continues, but she runs into another room to further the fight. “I have not done one thing to you! I should not be in the middle of it!” Now Lydia claims to be the calm one. Ok, for that very moment you were, but that’s still a silly comment. Kevin adds that after what was said, he better not see Jordan talk to Braden.

Now Kevin and Lydia start yelling at Jeff, who has no clue what’s going on. This is just getting silly. Kevin claims that he may end up leaving because she’s friends with Jeff. His response is that by selling out Braden and Jeff, Lydia may now end up leaving soon. Finally, Lydia says she “is closed for the rest of the damned day”. Thank God.

Now Jordan has finally awakened a bit, realizing that since Braden is on her team his departure would hurt her. She then enlists Laura to help her save Braden, who seems to be open to the idea. “It’s time to take their reigns from them (athletes) and take control of the house.”

Laura then goes to Ronnie with this plan (big mistake), and he says it’s a good idea because he can “control” Michelle. He says in the diary room, though, that anything he does has to be good for him.

Jordan thinks she almost has enough votes, and just needs to get Casey’s vote. He listens to Jordan and Laura, but doesn’t commit. He claims to be the swing vote, and I guess he sort of is, but it’s another house guest who probably is the questionable vote.




Julie now greets the house guests, and asks the “athletes” about the fight between Russell and Jeff. Russell responds some nonsense about “unsaid things”, and that he doesn’t expect a “postcard on my birthday”. Ugh. Jeff’s response is that “his mother told him that if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything”. This brings out a laugh from everybody.

The Jordan/Lydia fight is brought up next, and Jordan answers in her usual nonsensical way. “But we’re fine now”. Are you?

When we return from commercials (and enough with this Julia Child movie promo), we get to hear Jessie babble from the HOH bedroom. He’s asked about how he’s doing this year compared to last, and he laughs at his own joke about the “target being a little bigger than last summer”. What? Julie then asks who is the brains of the athletes, and while saying that Russell is smart “I’m not going to sell myself short here”. Hmmmm. Thankfully, that was a short segment.

It’s time for the nominees to plead their cases, and Braden is up first. For the first time this season, he actually talks in complete sentences! He admits to mistakes, and says he wants to stick around to prove himself. Chima then gets up and complains how “short some of the memory spans are in here because my opponent called both of my very good friends (bleep) and (bleep). A vote for Braden is a vote for a racist.” Oh my. Julie calls it the most memorable speech ever given. I call it idiotic.

The votes start with Russell, who votes to evict Braden, as does Natalie. Jeff votes to evict Chima, as does Jordan. It’s now 2 -2 as we go to commercials. When we return, Kevin votes to evict Braden, while Laura votes to evict Chima. As expected, Lydia votes to evict Braden, and Michelle votes against Chima.

Now we get to the swing votes. Casey wants to evict Chima’s “melodramatic behind”, and Ronnie almost cries as he votes to evict Braden. Oh God, it’s a split decision, which means that Jessie is the deciding vote. Obviously, he chooses to boot Braden.

It’s the usual hugs and kisses as he grabs his bags, and in the background we see Lydia hugging Chima. The house is pretty subdued as we wait for the post-eviction interview with Braden, who Julie says whispered “we have a lot to talk about” as he walked in. Julie asks who he thinks sold him out, and Braden thinks it’s either Ronnie, Michelle, or Casey. He’s not surprised to hear that it’s Ronnie - “there’s something hiding behind that smirk…he’s a great liar”. Asked for one word to describe his stay, he responds “discombobulated”. We end with the dumb goodbye messages, which are the usual clichés.

As always, we head towards the end of the show with the HOH competition, which (as expected) is a question format called “Homecoming”. Using online polling, each team has to guess what “we” picked as “the most likely to…”. Jordan looks confused as the rules are read. Oh right, she always looks that way.

The first question is about which clique would skip school because of a zit. Laura correctly answers “populars”, and eliminates Chima. The next question is which clique would misspell “athlete”, and after a bit of confusion Jeff correctly answers and eliminates Kevin.

Question three is about which clique would “bail on the prom”, and Laura chooses the offbeats. She now eliminates Russell. The next question is about missing curfew because of Star Wars, and Casey correctly guesses the brains. Natalie is now eliminated.

They’re now asked which clique would most likely start a food fight. Laura incorrectly chooses athletes, and she’s eliminated. The next idiotic question is about naked inspirational speeches. Casey buzzes in, and correctly says athletes, and eliminates Jeff. They’re now out of players.

Who would spend the most time with a mirror is then asked, and Lydia eliminates Jordan by choosing the populars. The populars are now out. Ronnie then correctly answers about which group would most likely blow off a date to go shopping, and Casey is now out.

Question nine is about who would take first place in the high school talent show, and Michelle is correct by choosing the offbeats. Because they’re the only competitors left, Michelle and Ronnie now have to go against each other. The final question is which clique would most likely be missing from the yearbook, and Ronnie correctly chooses the offbeats. He’s the new Head of Household! Oh Lord, this will be an interesting week!

We conclude with one last look at the house, and the announcement that last year’s winner (Dan) will be coming in the house to surprise them. This last look is not real interesting, as they’re all just hanging out in the backyard.

See you Sunday!

41 comments:

Irishcurse said...

Live cams are back up and Chima is screaming at Michelle

ale said...

They're yelling at one another already, lol. Big Mouth and Michellev2 VS. Michelle. Are they not on the same team? Ugh.

Barb said...

omfg chaos

Irishcurse said...

Linda is throwing people under the bus left and right.

Barb said...

Chima thinks Michele campaigned for Chima to leave. Laura is crying. Ronnie fucked them up so bad. Everyone is scared. Melee!!!!!!!!!

Barb said...

Chima knows Casey voted for her.

Loving Big Brother said...

Yes they are on the same team and Michelle went against her team.... she stumped herself and her team is mad at her

Cant wait til big bad laura get hers too... they gave her an out early this morning and she was so tough... Now she will be standing alone... Gee I love this game

Irishcurse said...

Now Ronnie is denying he changed his vote claiming he thought it was Michelle ( while talking to Jordan)

Tony said...

fuck that little lying shit ronnie. glad casey is calling him out

Tony said...

fucking casey... bravo.

Irishcurse said...

Casey got his number and Ronnie is gonna be the most uncomfortable this week. If he nominates anyone from their group he outs himself and after this week he is gone.

Tony said...

he is nailed to the fucking cross. the casey/jeff/jordan/michele/laura alliance has him completely figured out. and if he puts up the other side they will fuck him. he has over played his 1st week too much

Barb said...

yep, he needs the athletes.

Tony said...

wow... laura figured him out 100%

Irishcurse said...

Holy Shit! Laura figured it out pretty quick. Maybe she is smarter than she acts.

Tony said...

i can't wait to see what this shit head does

Tony said...

i really fucking hate ronnie

IndyMike said...

My new name for Ronnie - Ben Linus.

He is solidly with Jesse and Co. - and Laura is explaining how he lied to Chima and Kevin - that will give Ronnie all he needs for an excuse to nominate her.

Tony said...

you are dead on with Ronnie... he is just play all fucking side, but not well. he is just lucky that jesse and crew are fucking idiots

Tony said...

jeff needs to keep in check

Tony said...

casey might be my new favorite

bbfanto said...

LOL, Ronnie messed up, he should have thrown that last question to Michelle and let her be HOH and he could play his Jedi mind tricks behind the scenes again. By being HOH he has forced his own hand in revealing a side he now has to choose. He is no Dr Will. His strategy seemed to be create fear in everyone about everyone else and I think it was working even if his delivery of that strategy was eneven at best. He could have continued that if he was not in position of HOH, I think this just screwed his whole game, he will be out by week 4.

Tony said...

totally agree with you BB

bbfanto said...

On a side note, Michele in that dress tonight, hubba hubba!!! Didn't look like a high school geek in that dress.

Tony said...

fucking ronnie is already talking about putting casey up... fuck he is in panic mode

Tony said...

man chima is fucking delusional

Tony said...

christ... jesse and co. are all fucking idiots. ronnie is actually working them and they haven't figured it out

Loving Big Brother said...

Ronnie youre with the best team no matter what all the nerdy people say... If you eliminate one of them this week, it doesnt matter if they put you up....you will have the numbers for saving the strongest and smartest team.... the only smart one on that team is michelle and the only atheletic one on that team is is jeff.... Smart move... these people are just mad because you didnt pick who they wanted... "birds of a feather always stick together"

WAY TO GO RONNIE...LMFAO

ATHELETES4LIFE IN THE HOUSE

IndyMike said...

Um athletes... Ronnie can't read your post ;)

Loving Big Brother said...

Hey Indy, Ronnie, Chima, Michelle or none of the others can read your comments either but it dont stop you from posting do it....

Um... Im glad we are on the same page

kasnact said...

@bbfanto

Spot on, I came to make pretty much the exact same comment (regarding Ronnie's mistake)

You say he's no Dr. Will; I say he's not even in the upper third of competitors this season.

He obviously thinks he's a lot more clever than he actually is (a huge weakness for anyone in BB and life in general), and is confusing formal debate skills with the ability to read people and lie convincingly. I'd bet on even odds he's out by week 4 as well.

Anonymous said...

Of course you would call Chima's remarks idiotic after Julie said it was one of the most memorable speeches ever given. Thats why Julie is a great TV host and youre a BB message board blogger.

Number 1 you wanted her gone and it didnt happen for you and secondly you wanted a person that uses racist remarks against people to stay around.

Regardless, I think that speaks volumns of your characteristics and values. You have the right to your opinion but i suggest that you take a look into the mirrow

Anonymous said...

And Tony, i know Ronnie really messed up your day and you are one of the chosen ones in here but do you have to cuss everytime you comment.

Its really not a good way to express yourself and it could be real disrespectful to the true women in here.

Thank You Very Much

Tony said...

why should entertain a comment left by an "Anonymous" poster beyond this. if my cursing bothers you, than the feeds must really bother you.

Scott said...

"Of course you would call Chima's remarks idiotic after Julie said it was one of the most memorable speeches ever given. Thats why Julie is a great TV host and youre a BB message board blogger.

Number 1 you wanted her gone and it didnt happen for you and secondly you wanted a person that uses racist remarks against people to stay around.

Regardless, I think that speaks volumns of your characteristics and values. You have the right to your opinion but i suggest that you take a look into the mirrow"

This is the type of comment that I just don't understand. Have I, or any of the other contributors here, been a big Braden supporter? No, and I was the first to say he was out of line when he attacked Lydia and Kevin earlier this week. Was I a fan of Chima? Nope. Truthfully, after one week of this season I don't have any real favorites.

Actually, I could have cared less who went home this week, but I enjoyed the drama of Michelle, Casey, and Co. possibly flipping the script. That's the kind of action that is exciting on this show, instead of the usual doing what the HOH commands.

i'll be the first to admit, though, that Ronnie being HOH is going to annoy me all week.

Anonymous said...

is the cussing in the responses really necessary?

Anonymous said...

tony said "why should entertain a comment left by an "Anonymous" poster beyond this. if my cursing bothers you, than the feeds must really bother you."

it bothers me as well. when you think about technically we all post here anonymously as none of us know each other in real life.

pretty sad you find it necessary to use the f word in almost all your posts to get your point across.

Scott said...

sigh

Tony said...

hey scott. i still heart you buddy

callie44 said...

Swear away!...I have a feeling we'll all be cursing by mid season:) Wanting Bredan to stay in the game over Chima does not make one a racist....that's ridiculous. None of these HG are flawless. Chima herself has said plenty of "inappropriate" things and so have Lydia, Kevin and Jordan so far. I expect more to follow. They're human. I find it stupid for Chima and her pack to expect other HG's should have voted a player, Bredan, off because of what they think is a biggot. Bredan's spat with Lydia and Kevin had nothing to do with the other HG's. Bullying them into conforming.....yea, that's real class right there.....so much for individuality and free thinking.

Tony said...

callie r00lz