Big Brother 16 - FINALE!

Well... this is it folks.  The night we've been waiting for!  The big finale!  A reminder that the final 3 are Cody, Derrick... and Victoria.  I think we can all predict how the night is going to end for her.

Let's pick up with the Jury sitting with Dr. Will to discuss who the best player is.  And Caleb joins them as the most recent evictee.   Side note - I refuse to call him Beast Mode.  Refuse.

Anyway, we have some bitter people here.  Particularly Jacosta, who says that Derrick "fake prayed" with her in the house.  Wait... how do you "fake pray"?  Whatever.  

Frankie is his usually self, doing these dramatic gestures and non-hair flips (that's a term I just invented... it's when someone tosses their head like they're flipping long hair, but doesn't have long hair).   A little note about a rumour I heard - I had read that there was a possibility that Frankie would co-host the next season of Big Brother with Julie, and would take over hosting duties the following year.  Am I the only one who prays (real prayers, not fake ones) that this isn't true?  I can't handle any more Frankie.  I realize that there will come a day that Julie will leave the show... but please don't have Frankie in your place.  I think I will have to give up Big Brother if that happens.

Back to the show - Part one of the HOH competition, we pick up where the last show left off... the final 3 balancing on hand gliders while being tilted almost parallel to the ground.  They are faced with some pretty hard rain... and eventually, Victoria falls.  Then Derrick steps down.  Cody wins part 1.  Part 2 of the competition is Derrick vs Victoria and they have to put all of the nomination pairs in order while climbing up a wall to put the Houseguests pictures in place.  Derrick wins.  Final part of the HOH, down to questions about jury members.  It comes down to a tie breaking question... both answers are pretty close, but Cody wins.  He chooses to evict Victoria, leaving The Hitman alliance as the final 2.

The Jury throws questions at the final two including a question for Cody about being Derrick's puppet and a question to Derrick about "using" his family to win.  Harsh. 

On to the voting..... but we don't get to find out the winner yet.  They bring back former houseguests first.  And Derrick announces to everyone that he is, in fact, a police officer who spent a couple years under cover.  Many are shocked, except Frankie who dramatically exclaims "I knew it!"

Let's find out the winner.... by a vote of 7 to 2, Derrick wins - the only two votes he doesn't get are from Jacosta and Donny.  

Fan favourite - I don't think there was any question - Donny.

What did you think of this season???  Exciting stuff?  Or not so much?

Big Brother 16 - Recap - September 17

Another abbreviated recap.

So, now we get to find out what the house is like "post Frankie".  And I have to say, I'm happy not to watch him anymore.  Even watching him with Julie I found annoying.  But I digress.

Time for nominations, and Derrick, clever as he is, was able to convince Caleb to nominate himself.  Caleb does so assuming that the boys will stick together until the end, sending Victoria home this week.  What Caleb doesn't know is that Derrick and Cody have had a deal this whole game.

On to the POV where the winner is.... Cody!   This means Cody is safe, and so is Derrick.  Cody also will be the only houseguest that will be voting this week.  And he decides to vote out Caleb.

Caleb feels most betrayed by Derrick and tells Julie so.

Can you believe we're almost at the end?

Big Brother 16 - Recap - September 16

Just an abbreviated recap tonight.

Well this episode was intense and fun!

Picking it up where we left off... Frankie is upset he was nominated.  Surprise, surprise.  So he wants to know why he was nominated, and Caleb spills that they were nervous he would save Victoria.  Seriously.  Come on Caleb.... why did you tell him that?

Anyway... to make a long story short.... Cody wins VETO, and despite Frankie's pleading, he isn't saved.  On to the vote... and he's voted out.

Now next HOH - and the winner is.... Derrick!

Another one voted out tomorrow... and finale next week!  Eek.... busy times!

Big Brother 16 - Recap - September 14

Dear Football,

You are ruining my TV watching.

Sincerely,

Overtired Mama

That "letter" was prompted by yet another delay of Big Brother because of football.  I know.... first world problems.

On to the recap....

We pickup with the HOH we're replaying because of the Rewind.  And the new winner is........ Caleb.

Lots of game talk about who should be nominated.

Then.....a luxury competition.  The houseguests find out that the Jury members are coming to play for the luxury competition.  The winner gets $5000.  Then the houseguests are going to bet on the Jury members, and if their jury member wins they will also get $5000.  So no one chooses Christine.  Ouch.  And Nicole absolutely KILLS in this competition.  She knocks out most of the houseguests, then Hayden swings in and wins in the end.  Which means, he wins and so does Victoria.

Part of this competition was that the houseguests had to look for small disks in the house, which results in the house being absolutely torn apart.  The houseguests are devastated and grossed out.  I'm all for anything that makes the houseguests clean.  I mean, they're in there all day every day.... it just helps them out if they have something to do.

In the end.... the nominees.... Victoria (surprise surprise) and... FRANKIE!  YAY!  He's finally on the block!  Let's wait and see how this turns out!!

Big Brother 16 - Recap - September 9 and 10th

Yes, I cheated and am posting both recaps in one post.  So let's get to it.

So Frankie is HOH, and he nominated Cody and Victoria.  They will have some opportunity to "win their freedom" during POV.  But first (I had to channel my "inner Julie"), Let's talk about Team America.... yes, that's still happening.  Anyway, Team America has to convince the houseguests that there is a mouse in the house and keep them up all night looking for it.  And, SUCCESS!  Apparently everyone is scared of rodents... well, except Caleb.  He makes some kind of trap.

On to POV - which consists of looking a pictures that are composites of 3 different hosueguests.  They have to guess who is in the picture.  And the winner is..... Frankie.  Boo.

Frankie laments in his room about what he's going to do, and once again talks about making a "big move"... but if this show has taught us anything... it's that big moves don't happen.  And Frankie stays true to form and does not change the nominations.

On to the episode from tonight (10th).

We get to see Nicole and Christine arrive at the Jury house.  Nicole is received warmly.  Christine?  Not so much.  People barely look at her.  Christine shares that she was booed when she was evicted, and everyone, including sweet Donny, laughs.  They all talk about what a strong player Derrick is.

Julie reminisces on the week with the houseguests and allows Cody and Victoria to give their speeches on why they should stay.  When she sends Derrick to HOH, the countdown reaches zero and a buzzer sounds.  To add to the drama, Julie tells the houseguests she'll explain what's happening after the break.  When they come back, she explains that we are rewinding the week and starting over again.

Frankie's face at the rewind.  Amazing.  He clapped, but he definitely wasn't in to it.  haha

So, we're playing the seed challenge over again.  but that's where we're left.  We'll have to tune in on Sunday to find out who won.

Big Brother 16 - Recap - September 7

We open with a recap of the previous double eviction episode, including the "rewind" twist.  

Then we see the houseguests reacting to hearing the boos of the audience towards Christine.  Cody assumes that Christine must have been doing things that he didn't know about in order for people to boo her.

Then, the button is revealed to the houseguests.  Speculation runs wild as to what pushing the button would do.  Then, everyone gets to go see the button in person.  

And we also get more talking about why Christine was booed.  Caleb and Frankie tell Cody they think she was booed because of their relationship, because Christine was married.  They tell Cody about how Christine looked at him with "love" in her eyes.  Cody doesn't buy it.  The conversation is interrupted when Victoria heads to the Diary room and the boys celebrate.

Cody, Derrick and Caleb talk about making a big move and nominating Frankie if they get a chance.  *sigh*  How long are they going to keep talking this "big move" nonsense.  I say nonsense because it Never Happens!!!  Prove me wrong boys.  Prove. Me. Wrong.

This week's HOH competition is farm themed.  Houseguests have to take seeds across a "seesaw" leave them on the other side and head back for more.  They have to get them all across without falling or knocking them off.  If they fall or knock their seeds off, they have to start over.    

Can someone explain to me why Frankie explained what they had to do in this competition, literally 30 seconds after Derrick did?

Caleb compares this challenge to basic training (military), and he and Frankie are battling.  Very close.  But in the end, Frankie pulls out the win after Caleb is forced to start over when one of his seeds falls out.

Back to the button.  It's alot of back and forth... then they ultimately push it all together.  And a countdown clock appears.... and everyone is nervous.

Derrick tries to tell Victoria that she's the last girl in the house and will, therefore, be the most remembered.  Awww... don't get the girl's hopes up Derrick.

DOORBELL!!!!!  And in come...... Jeff and Jordan!  The houseguests freak!   Jeff notices how filthy the house is.  Thank you Jeff.  It's disgusting.  Also, good to know it smells as disgusting as it looks.

The houseguests have to get changed for a competition.     But Jeff tells Jordan, once they're outside, they're not there for a a competition, and pops the question!!!   Probably the sweetest moment in reality tv.  So cute.   Love these people.   Then he brings out their dog to celebrate..... then their families!!!  Then, they bring out Brett Eldridge (please excuse my spelling if it's wrong... I"m not familiar with him... sorry!)   And Caleb seems just as excited as Jordan.  We get to see a little montage of Jeff and Jordan.  Again... so cute!  And Frankie cries. 

Alright,  enough of the cute stuff (although I could have probably watched Jeff and Jordan for another hour).    Now for nominations, and I see Frankie did his nails in sparkles for the occasion.

Nominees are Cody and Victoria.

Looking forward to Veto on Tuesday!  (New night, don't forget!)

Big Brother 16 - Recap - September 4

This is it folks!  The double eviction night!  Let's get ready for some big moves!  Or not.  Who knows.  Let's get in to it.

So Nicole and Victoria are on the block.  Nicole looks pretty nervous as her leg was kicking so much I thought she was going to kick the coffee table over.  When they give their speeches, Nicole tells the houseguests to stop being big babies and start playing Big Brother and make some big moves.  YES!  Nicole gets it.  It's what I've been saying for weeks!  I'm tired of watching these baby moves.  But I digress.  Victoria gives a typical un-notable speech.  Voting time, and Nicole is unanimously voted out.

Now, HOH, it's a question game, and on the very first question, Derrick is the only one to answer correctly and wins HOH.  He nominates Victoria and Christine.  He says that if one of them wins Veto he will nominate Frankie, and I cross my fingers that it happens, but it doesn't.  Frankie wins Veto and decides not to use it.  Voting time and Christine is unanimously voted out.  Without a word to any houseguests she walks out to a blast of "boos" from the audience.   Let me go on a little rant here.  I am not a Christine fan,  but the booing thing is terrible.   Maybe you don't agree with her behaviour in the house, given that she's married, but let her husband deal with that.  If you don't like her, don't clap when she comes out, but the booing thing... come on.  Anyway, the houseguests heard the booing and take it as a sign that they made the right move.

Julie asks Christine some hard questions about whether she feels betrayed, whether she feels she played the game well and about her relationship with Cody.  Christine gives some pretty basic, non-controversial answers and then we move on.

We find out that there is the potential for a "rewind" that will be unleashed this week.  If this magic button is pressed, nominees will be taken off the block and the whole week will be played over.   Exciting!

Now, we have to wait until Sunday to find out who the next HOH is.  I can't wait!

Big Brother 16 - Recap - September 3

As promised, a brief recap of the episode I didn't recap on the long weekend:

Caleb won HOH.
Lots of talk about Donny's leaving.
Derrick starts dealing with his "Hollas".
Nicole and Christine are nominated.

On to tonight's episode.  The boys give Christine a pep talk to assure her she is not a target.  Which Derrick quickly follows up with a diary room message saying she is, in fact, his target.  Love it.

On to POV - the first out of the competition has to dress up like a dinosaur.  The houseguests have to cut wires on a bomb in response to a question asked about a colour sequence they had to view.  If they cut the wrong wire, it explodes.  Best. Challenge. Ever.

Cody is out first.
Then Caleb.
Then Victoria.
Then Derrick who says he thew the competition in hopes of keeping Nicole from getting knocked out... but Nicole is knocked out too.

Christine wins POV.  Frankie runs up to her and starts pumping her up, and says how good she is, then starts yelling about Caleb being color blind.  Huh?  Good diversion Frankie.  Not.

Cody asks Christine what Frankie said to her, and she repeats his congratulatory message.  Cody is mad that Frankie is "undermining" he and Caleb.   He talks about making a big move... somehow I'm not convinced.

Next, Cody gets dressed up as a "#TyrannosaursJerk"  Everyone fusses over how cute he is.  I dunno, I must be immune.  I don't get it.

Now, a big Caleb/Cody chat about Frankie.  So they talk about good reasons why Frankie should be a target.  Will it happen.  We'll see.

Caleb chats with Derrick and Christine about backdooring Frankie.  Christine loves the idea, Derrick says he isn't sure.  He talks to Cody and they continue to talk about Frankie as a threat.

Derrick and Nicole chat about missing home.  Nicole tries to plant the seed about making a big move.  Derrick is skeptical about her motives.  So he decides Nicole has to be the target, not Frankie.

POV ceremony.  Of course Christine uses the veto on herself and Caleb nominates Victoria.  Am I the only one that isn't surprised?  This "Bomb Squad" has been talking about making "big moves" all season.... so when are these big moves going to happen?  *Snooze*

So unfortunately, we'll see Nicole go home on Thursday.... unless something major changes by then.  But remember, it's a double eviction week, so things could flip quickly... and lets hope it does.

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Big Brother 16 and the Long Weekend

So, as you all know, it was a long weekend.  So it was long weekend vs. Big Brother 16, and the long weekend won.  We were out at a camp with no cable TV.  I didn't even PVR it because I knew I wouldn't watch it.  Not because I'm lazy (ok, I am lazy, but that's not the reason), it's because my daughter starts Kindergarten tomorrow.  I've been labeling school supplies like a mad woman... and making lunches (yes, plural... I was nice and made lunch for my husband too).

I'm not used to being emotional about these sorts of things.  Let's put it this way.  In high school, I went to watch Titanic in the movie theaters with my friends and while everyone in the theatre cried when Jack died (*spoiler alert*), I was laughing at how ridiculous the whole scene was - there was plenty of room on that board? If she truly loved him, wouldn't she make more of an effort to save him???  Anyway, I digress.  Don't get me wrong, I wasn't laughing out loud... I recognized that people were emotional about it and really liked it.  I just wasn't there.  Well, now, I'm an emotional train wreck.  I haven't had a full-on break down blubber fest, but, I'm sure it will come.

So have mercy on my lack of recap, I will do a mini recap of last night's episode on Wednesday when I recap that night's episode.  And think of me and my probable cry-fest tomorrow.

Big Brother 16 - Recap - Episode 28

This is it, the moment of truth, this is the episode where we find out if Donny or Nicole goes home, and, whether Team America were successful in their challenge.

A little recap of the flip flopping that was happening before this live eviction.  Caleb approaches Derrick about keeping Donny.  Derrick says he's glad he's not the one bringing it up (in the diary room - not to Caleb), but he's open to the idea.  Caleb goes to chat with Cody about it.  Cody is like a brick wall.  Not open to the idea in the least.  Frankie thinks it's a good idea.

In the meantime, we learn that Team America will find out if they were successful in the "coming up with their own challenge" challenge through a "secret code" that Julie will have.  She will ask one of the Team America players what kind of food they would request as a have not this week.  They are to respond "Apple Pie".  If Julie says the request is granted, they were successful, if the request is denied, they failed.

We also get to meet Christine's family.  The focus has been on Christine's husband, given Christine's weird relationship with Cody.  Her husband is nice and diplomatic.  He says he doesn't mind the hair rubbing or the arm tickles, but he does feel uncomfortable with the hand holding.  Christine's family, however, decide to take a more direct approach.  They are disappointed with the relationship she has with Cody.  I think Christine's in for some difficult conversations when she leaves the house.

Then we get to meet Cody's family.  His dad doesn't have a problem with the relationship.  He approves of his son flirting to get where he needs to be.  His sister, on the other hand, doesn't approve.

Back to the house.  Just before the votes begin, Julie asks Frankie what food he would like as a "have-not", he says "Apple Pie" and Julie says it's an "overwhelming no".  The look on Frankie's face is priceless.  As much as I would have liked to see Donny get some more money, I'm glad they lost the challenge, because I think Frankie needed a wake up call.  Hopefully he got it.

Julie also decides to show houseguests some brief messages from home.  Everyone cries.  And how cute was Derrick's daughter?  I also notice that Christine's husband says "don't forget about me" which is also something he said in his letter to her when she was HOH.... I hope she picks up on his repetition of that phrase.   Like, maybe she should forget about Cody and remember she's married.

Anyway, on to the votes, and, no surprise, Donny is voted out unanimously.   He speaks with Julie with tears in his eyes.  This guy is the best.  How can you not adore this guy?  Anyway, he says that he hopes to get his old job back... I don't think there's any fear that he wouldn't.  Julie also tells him that he's been offered a guest spot on the soap opera "Bold and the Beautiful".  He's shocked.  I love it.

Now on to the HOH competition.  This is an endurance competition that involves taking  liquid down a slippery path and filling a container until a piece of coal floats to the top.  The person who gets their piece out first wins.  There is a temptation though (that America voted on live).  You can fill a smaller container and win $5000 and 5000 "Hollas".  So you get money, but you have people yelling "holla" at you for the remainder of your stay.  The challenge begins, but the show ends, so we don't know who won.  We have to wait until Sunday to find out (or read spoilers).

So there we have it.   What did you think about tonight's episode?  Feel free to comment!

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Big Brother 16 - Recap - Episode 27

Aside from the fall out from nominations... we have Victoria, suffering from an apparent tooth ache.  Eventually, she passes out in the bathroom.  Scary moment for the houseguests.  They carry her in to the diary room.  She eventually comes around and says she's feeling better.

Team America gets to come up with their own challenge.  Donny says they should save him... but the other two don't agree.  Frankie says (while doing his makeup in the diary room) that America would never want to save Donny (huh?).  Frankie says he'll figure something out.

Derrick tries to explain to Donny why people are scared of him.  Basically saying it's because he's likable.

Frankie suggests they do a play.  Donny still tries to convince them to save him, but Frankie is not on board.  They decide to do a play, much to Donny's dismay.

POV - Detonators come up with a strategy.  We'll see if it works.  Winner gets POV, but they get to watch CBS's new show "Scorpion".  Frankie says he's amazing at numbers, this challenge was made for him.  Frankie is out first round.  I guess numbers aren't his thing.   Anyway, ultimately, Cody wins.  He brings Nicole and Donny for the reward because he also put them on slop.

I don't know what I've done to these people, it seems like I've been they're target from day 1.  Whatever happens, I will walk out of here with my head held high".  How can you not love this guy?

The play.... interesting.  I love Donny's impression of Devin was awesome.   The other impressions were kind of terrible.

Derrick and Cody talk game.  Cody talks about saving a houseguest and putting up Frankie.  He also talks about what a huge floater Christine is. (Agreed!)

Here we are at POV ceremony, and despite all of the game talk.... Cody does nothing... keeps the nominations the same *snore*.  So, unfortunately, Donny or Nicole are going home tomorrow night.

Big Brother 16 - Recap - Episode 27

People are reacting to Nicole's return to the game.  Unsurprisingly, no one is particularly happy about it.  Nicole and Donny do some game talk, which makes everyone talk about them working together.

Caleb decides to bring out Beast Mode Ninja.  He shows everyone a series of kicks, spins and yelling.  Oh yeah, and then he falls down too.  He's so weird.

HOH - Boxing challenge.  Unfortunately, Nicole is out first.  It ultimately comes down to Cody vs. Donny.  The winner is...... Cody.  Unfortunately, that doesn't sound good for Nicole or Donny.  The Detonator boys start discussing how they will have to get rid of Christine at some point soon.  I'd prefer sooner rather than later.

Cody's HOH room - a couple of notable happenings: 1 - Caleb talks about how good looking Cody's sister is. 2 - Donny says he thought Cody was just "some dumb kid", but turns out he's "a genius".

Nicole goes to chat to Cody to plead her case.  Cody makes it clear that Donny is his target this week.  This is followed by a discussion between Derrick and Cody about how necessary it is to get Christine out sooner rather than later.

So a girl gossip sesh (I'm so hip... that's a cool word for session).    Everyone wants to find out about Nicole and Hayden.  She says he's sweet, made her breakfast, he's an amazing cuddler... awww.  Cody says it sounds like all the action is in the jury house.

Donny decides it's a good idea to wake Cody up to talk game.  Zingbot was right, his social game is not the best.  I don't know very many people that enjoy being woken up.  Donny makes his speech, and Cody grunts through the whole speech.  In the end, Cody says Donny gave him lots to think about, and he considers Frankie and Christine to be people in his alliance he could go after.

Derrick and Donny have a chat.... really, I didn't find it all that interesting.  Yes, Derrick points out that he's not in the house to have Team America wreck his game, because he's there to play his own game.  I don't think that's a bad or unreasonable thing.  Ultimately, isn't everyone there to play their own game?

Nominations - Donny and Nicole... no surprise there.

Cody still says he's considering making a big move.  I guess we'll see once we know what happens with the POV.

I want to end with another plug for the Bayside Broncos!  As they get ready to start their next school year, please have a look at my post about their fundraising efforts for the Children's Wish Foundation and help them #BringRicktoBayside:  http://www.overtiredmama.com/2014/08/spotlight-childrens-wish-and-bayside.html

Big Brother 16 - Recap - Episode 26

Wow, episode 26.   Hard to believe that we're this far in to it, unless you start remembering all of the houseguests that are gone.

Anyway - let's pick up with the fallout from Frankie's nomination of Zach.  Zach decides to go in to full campaign mode.  He's hoping that Frankie will back him up as a good choice to keep in the house, but Frankie doesn't do that.  Poor Zach feels betrayed.  To make matters worse for Zach, Victoria has taken her pink hat back (the hat Zach "borrowed" from her at the beginning of the season).  Zach is devastated.

On to eviction time, and, no surprise, Zach is voted out.  He's pretty classy in his interview with Julie, considering I expected him to throw everyone under the bus and say what horrible people they were.  He didn't even trash Victoria, who, in her goodbye message, showed Zach that she had shredded his beloved hat.  Side note - is THAT her big game move?  This girl is terrible.

While Zach talks with Julie, she reveals that the evicted houseguests are going to be able to compete to get back in the house.  He's pretty excited.

Julie rejoins the houseguests and lets them know they're in for a twist.  The doorbell rings, and in run all the jury members.  Everyone pretends to be excited, but you know they're not.  So the jury members compete in a challenge in the backyard... and, I don't know if it's just me, but does Jacosta seem particularly intense to anyone else?  Wow.  She's in to it.  But in the end..... Nicole wins!  I nearly yelled out loud I was so happy.  I was hoping she would get back in, although I think we all know what whoever was coming back in the house was in for a short stay... so I have no doubt that Nicole will be targeted.

So we don't get to find out who the next HOH is before the end of the episode... so we'll have to wait until Sunday!

Big Brother 16 Recap - Episode 25

We open with the fallout from the Battle of the Block.  Donny is not a stupid man, he knows that Christine threw the competition.  He believes Derrick is one of the masterminds in all of this.  Derrick also knows something is up with Donny and he tells Frankie that Donny is on to them.

I've been waiting for this episode all season because, it's the return of Zingbot.  When Zingbot arrives, he's not quite himself.  Zingbot is spouting compliments and the Houseguests don't like it.  Christine voices her displeasure - Don't worry Christine, soon enough, you'll be wishing that there weren't any Zings.  So after the niceties of Zingbot, the doorbell rings, and in comes Kathy Griffin to zing everybody.  Some of her zings include: "Who likes to wear pink and cuddle with men?  Zach!"  He tries to look hurt, but eventually can't help but laugh.  There's a Zing about all the cuddling Cody and Christine do.  She gets a little upset.  Cody says in the diary room "There's nothing going on there.  We're just very, very, very, very good friends".  Um, I think that's too many "verys".  On to POV, and this challenge is meant to "fix" Zingbot.  I won't get in to the whole challenge other than to say, Frankie wins.  When Zingbot comes out, there are Zings all around.

The episode was laced with paranoia.  Some about who would be nominated in the event Victoria won POV.  Frankie assures Zach over and over again that he would not be nominated.  The other side of the paranoia had to do with the Team America challenge.  They steal items of clothing and hide them.  People start flipping out about it.  Especially "Beast Mode Cowboy".  Ugh, seriously, we're still calling him that?  Anyway, accusations start flying around about who stole the clothing.  Ultimately people start assuming there's a "saboteur".  Frankie is literally screaming about it.  Please.  Can we take the volume on this episode down a notch.  I can't handle it.  The screaming's not done there.  Caleb decides that it makes sense that Zach must be the saboteur.  Everyone agrees that it makes sense.  So, poor Zach, is accused of stealing everything.  Eventually, the clothing items are found, and the even higher pitched screaming begins.  Seriously, this is the worst.  It's bad enough when they yell in the Diary room.   Screeching is just the icing on the horribly loud cake.

In the end, we're down to POV ceremony.  Frankie decides to use the POV on Caleb, and replaces him with..... Zach.  He does an embarrassingly awful rap about his nomination.

We'll find out tonight who goes home.

I'm going to end with a little plug for my previous post.  Please read about the kids at Bayside Middle School and their incredible efforts to raise money and awareness for the Children's Wish Foundation.  They deserve recognition.  Read about the efforts to #BringRickToBayside:  http://www.overtiredmama.com/2014/08/spotlight-childrens-wish-and-bayside.html

Big Brother 16 - Recap - Episode 24

We start right away with game play..... everyone is scrambling to save themselves from the block.

First, Derrick manages to convince Frankie it's a good idea to keep Victoria off the block, and she's over the moon about it.  The Detonators decide that instead, it's a good idea to nominate Donny.  

Who wants to see the HOH room???  Am I the only one who's kind of like "Meh" at this point?  Yeah, I know, Frankie's sister is Ariana Grande... fun, but I wasn't really sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to hear her letter.  Frankie's excited that he's now "free to be who he is" because he revealed that Ariana is his sister.  So, of course, there are lots of pictures of her.  And through her letter to him we learn (spoiler alert) she's opening the VMAs.  Then we get to see about 2 pictures of Derrick's.  

Derrick pulls Donny aside to tell him he will be nominated.  Awww.

Now, the next #TeamAmerica challenge - they need to steal favourite pieces of clothing from each houseguest and then organize a neighbourhood watch for 24 hours straight.  They decide to take Christine's classes, Cody's Ruggers shirt, Caleb's bunny slippers, and Zach's Gator shirt.  

Now, the Detonators have to decide who is going to be nominated.  Of course, no one wants to go up on the block.  Everyone is equally stressed.  So everyone sits in silence.  Eventually, Caleb mentions how many times he volunteered to be nominated.... then they decide that picking skittles drawn out of a hat will determine who is nominated.  Hilarious.  

Christine is drawn to go up against Donny and needs to throw it.  She's not happy.  Then Cody and Caleb are picked.  They're not happy.  Zach's happy though.  I think he forgets though that there's still the Veto.

A little montage of Cody and Christine's touchy feely relationship.  Frankie says they're always touching. Donny says it's weird how much she touches him considering she's married.  Cut to Christine in the diary room..... where she says the flirting is just a strategy to help win.  Riiiigggghhhhtttt.

Back to nomination talk.  Caleb suggests that Zach should be backdoored if Donny wins POV.  Derrick likes the idea.

Derrick and Frankie try to convince Donny that he is not a target this week, I don't think he's buying it.

On to the nomination ceremony - Derrick nominates Derrick and Christine.  Frankie nominates Cody and Caleb.

Frankie makes some jokes during his nominations... Donny doesn't smile.

On to the Battle of the Block.  Teams have to search in the dark for bones and put it on their board.  Donny figures out that Christine is throwing the competition and wins the whole thing himself.... and celebrates in the cutest way...... How can people not  love him.  He says he's not trying to brag, but he won that challenge all by himself.  Yes he did.  

Looks like Zingbot and Kathy Griffin are up next on Wednesday.  

Big Brother 16 - Recap - Episode 23

So, we start with the "betrayal" of Christine vs Nicole.  Nicole is feeling pretty bettrayed.  Victoria and Nicole speculate about who Christine is alligning herself with.  Nicole mentions Christines....unusual... relationship with Cody. For those readers who don't know much about what's been happening on the live feeds... Nicole and Cody cuddle a lot.  It is unusual because she's married.

I hope it's ok with everyone that I'm not going to recap the football outing. I didn't find it particularly interesting for a couple of reasons: I'm not really a fan of Frankie Christine or Caleb, and... I don't really like football. The 3 houseguests got to go visit the Dallas Cowboys.  I'll leave it at that.

On to tonight's vote - Nicole is unanimously voted out. I don't think anyone was surprised by that.  Nicole is sweet, as always, during her interview with Julie and, of course, Donny had a sweet "goodbye" message for her, hoping they will be friends after Big Brother is over. Awww.

We learn that houseguests were innondated with images and messages about a faux Zombie appocolypse.  The subsequent HOH has to do with answering questions about those messages.  The winners are....... Frankie and Derrick.

Then Julie interviews Rachel Reilly.....  who says a lot of "Am I right?"  I'm too tired for this girl tonight.

We also learn that Sunday's episode will see nominations, the last battle of the block of the summer and.... Zingbot!  I'm expecting a lot of "crazy stalker" type Zings for Caleb.

What did you think of tonight's episode? Excited for Sunday? What Jury member wod you like to see back? Share your thoughts in the comments below!!

Big Brother 16 - Recap - Episode 22

Frankie reveals that he's "famous" and that his sister is Ariana Grande.  We see the two extremes... Victoria is starstruck (although she claims it doesn't really affect her), and Zach feels utterly betrayed.  He even yells and cries about it in the diary room.  He's pretty broken up.

Frankie mentions that he will be donating his money to build schools in Africa... Zach yells in the diary room that people should just give him the money.  Did anyone else notice that someone (maybe Caleb?  I couldn't tell) asked Frankie if he was really gay.  Really?

Now, a POV challenge involving OTEV (aka Gilbert Gotfried as a Penguin OTEV).  Nothing too notable during this competition other than a faceplant by Nicole, and Caleb referring to himself as "Beat Mode Cowboy" multiple times.  *yawn*  In the end, the winner is...... Zach.  Christine worries about getting more blood on her hands.   Side note - how many times have we heard the term "blood on my hands" this season?  I've lost track.

Zach decides to work with Frankie again.... but adds that if he gets the chance he will get rid of him.  Then he goes to talk to Victoria, and points out that she's never been in an alliance.  Then he reveals every alliance he's been in.  Victoria says she feels betrayed by Derrick - who indicated earlier in the episode that he's had Victoria in his back pocket.  Now Victoria is devastated and she feels so stupid.  So, naturally, she goes to confide in Zach about her feelings..... wait... what?  Of all people ... ZACH is the one you go to?  Come on.  Zach is scrambling because he knows Victoria is pissed, so he really talks up Derrick and says that Derrick has been "protecting Victoria".  Then Zach runs to Derrick and says that NICOLE is the one that spilled the beans to Victoria about the alliance.  Derrick doesn't really buy it.  He goes and talks to Nicole and Victoria who tell Derrick that Zach was the one that told Victoria about the alliance.  Then he calls Zach in to confront him.    Zach is honest and says he is the one that told Victoria.  But then he tries to turn it around on Victoria.... then Victoria flips out.  Ultimately... Derrick is the "puppet master" in all of this.

The boys decide to convince Christine that Nicole is the enemy, so that Christine nominates Nicole.  The plan does put doubt in Christine's mind... and to top it off, Zach says that if Christine doesn't nominate Nicole, everyone will assume they're working together and come after them next week.

Oh... and another side note - Team America failed the challenge this week. *snooze*

Nomination ceremony - Zach removes himself and Christine makes a speech about removing a knife from her back and nominates Nicole.  Nicole doesn't understand.  Christine chose the detonators, and doesn't know if she chose the right side (newsflash - she didn't).  Nicole cries in the diary room.  Donny wonders who will go home because he's up against "sweet little Nicole" and he thinks he may be in trouble.

What did you guys think?  I think it is a tough week, I like both nominees.  It will be an interesting night tomorrow.

Big Brother 16 - Episode 21 - Mini Recap

Alright, I'm not a PGA golf fan, so the fact that Big Brother was delayed for that did not make me happy, but on top of it, they showed 60 minutes before Big Brother.  Boo.  As suggested by my blog title, I am consistently over tired.  So needless to say, I couldn't stay up for Big Brother (I live it the Atlantic Time Zone, so it was on at 11 PM our time, too late for me).

I will, however, do a "point form" recap:

- Remember that we're picking up where the the double eviction left off.
- Nicole is pretty ticked about Hayden's eviction and takes it out on Christine and Frankie.
- At the HOH competition, Christine and Nicole win HOH.
- Zach tries to get back in Nicole's good graces by revealing all about past and present alliances.
- Christine nominates Donny and Zach.
- Nicole nominates Caleb and Frankie.
- Frankie figures out that Caleb is going to throw the Battle of the Block, so Frankie asks him not to do it.
- Caleb decides to sit out of the competition.  Weird.  How is that better than throwing it?
- Surprisingly, Frankie wins Battle of the Block.  So Nicole is no longer HOH and Christine's nominations stand.
- We're left with a teaser showing us that Frankie will come clean about who his sister in.

Are you excited to see the reveal?

Big Brother 16 - Episode 20 Mini Recap - and Sharknado 2!

Many of you know, or can tell from my Tweets and blog posts that I'm a pretty big Big Brother fan.  There aren't alot of reasons I would miss watching an episode, especially a double eviction episode.  But last night, I chose something over Big Brother.  Some girlfriends and I decided we were going to watch Sharknado 2.  I know, terrible movie, right?  But it's SO terrible, it's good.  I haven't laughed that much in a long time.

The best part?  My friend is a "hostess with the mostess".  Check out the decor and snacks!

Awesome, right?  The movie was just as "good" if not better than the first.  Horrible acting, horrible special events, a terrible storyline, cameos galore and Tara Reid's face that continually had the same facial expression whether she was trying to be happy, sad or confused.    I highly recommend watching this movie if you're looking for a laugh.

Now, on to Big Brother....Double eviction night!  I will recap in point form, simply because I didn't get to watch the episode the whole way through and only caught the highlights, so here are the big stories:

- As we know, Christine didn't use the POV so Jocasta and Zach stayed on the block.

- It had been looking like Zach was headed out the door, but the collective minds were changed (besides Nicole and Hayden who were sure Zach was going home), and Zach was saved.  Jocasta became the first member of the Jury.

- Then, in a speedy chain of events - Caleb becomes HOH, nominates Donny and Hayden, Donny wins POV and saves himself, Nicole becomes a replacement nominee.  Sadly, Hayden is sent packing to Jury house.

- We also learned that Hayden and Jocasta will still have a chance to win their way back in the house.

Thoughts on tonight's episode?  Share them in the comments below.  I've already read the spoilers, and I think that Sunday's episode is going to be a good one. 

Big Brother 16 - Recap - Episode 19

Picking up where the the Battle of the Block left off.  Caleb and Victoria won, but they had to accept 3 punishments to win - 2 weeks of slop, Adam & Eve (dressing in leaves and being chained together for 48 hours), and Caleb has to shave his head.

Let me recap all of the punishments together... yes, slop sucks.  Chained together?  Probably the worst.  She is definitely high maintenance, I wouldn't want to deal with that.  Then... the hair shaving.  His reaction reminds me of the infamous reaction that Rachel had when confronted with the same challenge on Amazing Race.  Need a refresher?



He shaves his head, and personally, I think he looks better.

Christine decides to try to keep herself safe by suggesting to Nicole that Hayden has been making out with Victoria (not true), and that Hayden told Zach he was safe (not true).  Newsflash Christine, if you're going to lie about somebody doing something or saying something, it probably shouldn't be about Nicole's closest ally... not sure what you're thinking there.

Nicole is clear, her goal this week is to backdoor Frankie.  Derrick and Cody are on board.  Let's see if this can happen.

POV ceremony.  The houseguests had to pick the correct comic book cover and line them up in the correct order in the fastest time.  The winner?  Christine.  Am I the only one that "booed" when that happened?

POV ceremony - Zach tells a ridiculous joke to ask Christine to save him, and Jocasta basically "save me or not, it's ok".  So she doesn't use it.  She says her goal is to get Zach out.  Zach says if he sleeps all day, brush his teeth and eats some food, he'll be safe.  Yikes, you're a little too confident Zach.

Double eviction tomorrow folks!!