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Last looks & first looks (Wednesday 7/2)

What?

Farm report (Tuesday 7/1)

A new hamster and an old story

Ratings - I Love This Cast edition

Sunday's show was pretty darn good, from the snappy new titles (other than misspelling Jocasta) to the HOH eggs and miniature key boxes to the swinging champagne comp. Never mind that they barely acknowledged Joey, their star for the next couple shows. This cast has the freshness of Canada's two seasons, and that's a welcome change from the heavy reliance on casting formula of the last several USA seasons. I think fan applicants should fill every slot but if that can't happen, I don't mind a mix of hardcore feedsters, casual CBS-ers, and clueless newcomers: everyone loves a good blindside and that's a surefire way to get them. I know hardcore strategy fans are feeling disappointed but that stuff will come along when some of the eejits get bounced. The new and different personality types we have this year are making this season the social experiment it was always meant to be. But the best part of this cast is we don't have an overabundance of attractive but dingy or catty or emotionally crippled women, but we do have Caleb and Devin. Gender reversal within the formula has been needed for a long time, and I love that it's finally happened.
She's gone from zero to 60 since Caleb professed his [whatever it is] for her. She gets around, she interacts, she gametalks, she prays, she had surprise double entries for opening day of Deathrace 2014. She did not hug Caleb at the end of his [whatever that was], no matter how many times he says she did.	She's not around an awful lot (unless you're watching midnight to dawn). I think she might be a contender but I'm not sure yet. Devin's gotten SO MUCH mileage from being a dad, many have forgotten Brittany also left kids at home - three of them. Take that, Devin! She often reminds me a bit of BB Canada 2's Sarah Miller but I've been unable to capture the likeness in a cap.. yet. Overnight update: we might have to start putting out Amber Alerts for her.
HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD That confession of [whatever it is] to Amber was the most eagerly awaited convo on BB feeds for ages, and it didn't disappoint. His retells didn't disappoint either, but I'm afraid there have been reports of some cases of alcohol poisoning due to the related Hamsterwatch drinking game.. sorry about that. Then Devin buttinsky'd to Caleb that Amber's not into him, dumping misery on us. Hopefully Caleb will recover soon and talk some more about his 'estrogen problems' and what noodles have to do with it.	Seeing her and Nicole teamed up on the Sunday show was a very nice surprise, and we've now seen Team Nicotine gametalking on the feeds. Each of them gets around to the other non-pinup type hamsters as well, and I have high hopes for the 'regular people' to outdance the actormodels this season.
Speaking of pinup types.. I don't have anything against him but shouldn't he be on something like 'The Bachelor' where he can skate by on his looks? His psoriasis surprise allowed Joey to give us one of the best of many, many priceless facial expressions this group keeps delivering.	Ups on behalf of wife Jana and daughter Tenley who came through adenoid surgery Monday without incident. For all Devin's constant yap about his daughter, we really haven't heard much about herself. Derrick is another story as he brings a smile to my face when he talks about his daughter and the things she does. He's also proving to be a very savvy hamster who has all his ducks in the right rows, at least for now. VOTE DERRICK FOR TEAM AMERICA (fuck yeah) because hashtag #undercovercop would be a terrible thing to waste.
This guy is like a Rachel-less Brendon. I don't want to feel bad for him, but Drunken Devin came alive Sunday night and was happy, laughing, and likable. Many folks do that with booze or drugs, but it's a problem when the booze or drugs become a problem for them. It's like Devin doesn't know how to be sober, or how to express himself when depressed. But enough of compassion and empathy. If you follow Devin around the feeds, it usually feels like he's in a role-play game and the rest of them are all NPCs to him.	Jet: WHOOOMMMSSSHHHH Donny: There must be a airport near here Need I say more? He's a keeper.
I was all prepared to dislike him based on being a stuntcast, but it's difficult to stick to that. Topping off his masterful social game in general and specifically letting Zach think he's in charge, Frankie gives surprisingly good Diary. I was expecting another shouter, but he sounds like he's actually just telling us what's going on and how he feels about it.. how unique and refreshing!	He describes himself as immature and self-awareness of these things makes them a bit easier to stomach. He's also bright, funny, unique, and he seems kind, and that's an unusual mix on top of acting like he's Howie's little brother. He seems a bit smitten with Nicole and she doesn't seem ready or willing to be smitten back, but maybe she's being showmance and/or camera shy. Regardless, they're a cute pairing, but I hope he doesn't screw up her game.
She was neck and neck with Victoria for the hamster most likely to need a Daily Sighting reminder, but that was before Jocasta did an imitation of Devin running the yard, sweating, and chanting 'BREAD you did this to me!' Her bow ties also give her an edge, as do her incredible and wondrous facial expressions.	TEAM AMERICA - NOMINATED Unfortunately, Tropical Storm Joey didn't excalate to hurricane status (yet?) but no matter, she's brought her share of entertainment these last few days, and then some. She's been doing some intense campaigning including bouncing back and forth between Caleb and Devin like a dented ping pong ball, and on Monday she told Hayden she had 'America's Favorite'. More dumb Joey moves? Yes, but she has nothing to lose at this point. Anyway, if we didn't have dumb moves, we might as well be watching scripted TV.
Her birthday wasn't as drama-funny as April's, Sarah's, Keesha's or McCrae's, but a good time was had by all and she'll always remember her 22nd. She's turned out to be the flame that the boy moths are drawn to, and she doesn't seem particularly interested in any of them. This is refreshing in general but especially in that habitat, and I hope she goes the distance - preferably with Christine and Derrick. She had a mini meltdown Monday night when she thought she'd said something she shouldn't have, and the pressure of being watched 24/7 'because of last year.' Hayden reminded her (correctly) that she's the designated sweetheart role, and the others reassured her that it's all good.	NOMINATED She kept insisting she only needed another C to turn CALTORU into CALCULATOR in the veto comp, but she may finally have been convinced otherwise. Once that airs on Wednesday night, it's going to land on the all-time BB WTF list.
See Jocasta. The fact that Sunday night's belly dance class never happened didn't help her in my eyes, and I hope she starts to step it up before she drops to Who? status.	He thinks he's going all the way with Frankie but he doesn't realize Frankie's social game is light years ahead of his, and possibly his comp skills as well - we'll see. I'm seeing the comedy of Zach's arrogance more and more, and I'm hoping we get some bonafide buffoonery along with it soon. He was telling Donny that he probably has a BB Wikipedia page about him already, and I figure Zach will be that guy who's constantly editing his own.