Showing posts with label likeability rankings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label likeability rankings. Show all posts

Monday, July 25, 2011

big brother likeability poll 3.0

Are we really almost a month into Big Brother 13? Holy cow. We have a major shake-up at the top, as last week’s front-runner was sent packing … and this week’s front-runner is likely to go home Thursday at this point. But until the Chenbot orders Dominic to walk out the front door, I hold out hope.

14. Evel Dick (1.0: NR. 2.0: 14th.) I keep waiting for the “ha! He’s back!” bait and switch this show is so damned known for.

13. Keith (1.0: 3rd. 2.0: 4th.) Our first evicted houseguest. Gone and pretty much forgotten.

12. Cassi (1.0: 1st. 2.0: 1st.) Leave it to the Dumbf*ck Duo of Brendon and Rachel to scheme against, and ultimately send home, the funnest chick on this year’s version.

11. Rachel (1.0: NR, 2.0: 13th.) In the words of Cracker, “I need you in my life like I need a hole in my head.” Should probably note, “the ex” is finally getting into this craptacular show, and her daily anti-Rachel emails never fail to make me laugh. She’d be 14th on this poll, only I always rank the evicted / voluntarily removed houseguests in order they’re booted from back to front.

10. Porsche (1.0: 7th. 2.0: 11th.) She grows more irritating by the episode. Although did you catch The Hoff eyeing her on Sunday night’s show? In the words of my buddy Luke from back in high school, “Sex Panther Time!!!” (He now works as a minister. You can’t make this sh*t up, I’m telling you.)

9. Kalia (1.0: 6th. 2.0: 6th.) When the token “black chick that thinks the world is owed to her” isn’t ranked dead last in this poll, you know there’s some annoying as hell people in the game this summer.

8. Brendon (1.0: NR. 2.0: 5th.) You can slowly yet surely see the influence of Rachel taking him over, and this is not a good thing. I have one buddy (nameless for the sake of pity), who is married to a girl none of us like. He’s a great guy. He could have done so much better. That’s how I feel about Brendon. You can do better pal. Wake up and walk away while you still can.

7. Shelly (1.0: 4th. 2.0: 12th.) She’s growing on me. Definitely “the sleeper” that could walk away with the half million bucks because nobody has the heart to vote her out, ala Lisa in Season Three.

6. Jordan (1.0: NR. 2.0: 7th.) God I love this girl. Her response Thursday night to The Chenbot’s question about “when is there gonna be a ring on the finger” was awesome. “Well, we technically don’t even live in the same state yet! Let him move to North Carolina before I pressure him (for the ring).” God above that’s great!

5. Daniele (1.0: NR. 2.0: 9th.) Love the flirting between her and Dominic. Just lock the door to the Have Not room and get it on already.

4. Jeff (1.0: NR. 2.0: 3rd.) Other than Jason from season 3, and Memphis from season 10, this is my favorite contestant to not win the game. The question at this point is, is if Brenchel is using Jorf, or the other way around? I’m guessing Jorf is getting used and abused, unfortunately.

3. Lawon (1.0: 5th. 2.0: 8th.) He’s the funniest houseguest on this year’s show. I hope he sticks around awhile. Between him this year and Ragan last year, the “token gay guy” is finally paying off for the first time since Marcellus was in our lives.

2. Adam (1.0: 8th. 2.0: 10th.) Our biggest gainer of the week. Loved the puff piece about him on Thursday’s show, and anyone who is proud to be from Jersey, you have to admire.

1. Dominic (1.0: 2nd. 2.0: 2nd.) I fear he’s going home for suggesting the obvious, “are you freaking nuts for not pulling this play?!?!” move to Brenchel, and have them backdoor Jorf. Just like with “American Idol”, my favorite on this show always tends to bow out at least a couple weeks too early. Let’s hope the momentum shifts back to booting Adam over the next few days.

Monday, July 19, 2010

bb likeability poll version 3.0

Hard to believe we're in week 3 already! OK, actually, it isn't hard to believe. Honestly, this year's cast has been one gigantic disappointment so far.

We're on day what, 16 now? And so far we have no major fights, no confirmed hookups, no drunken rampages. Let's hope week three ups the fun. I mean, it did take "Real Housewives of New Jersey" a solid month to get going this season, and now its "appointment television".

13. Annie (version 2.0: 6; version 1.0: 5). Our first evictee, eliminated 10-0. Arguably the most piss poor "saboteur" since that supermodel was "The Mole" in the Celebrity edition. And she was so awful, I can't even remember her name. Really, duct tape over a couple nominees pics? That's "sabotage"? Somewhere, the Beastie Boys are rolling over in their beds, irate that the term "sabotage" is affiliated with something as juvenile as defacing a glass frame.

Plus, look at her other acts of subversion. Crickets chirping? That's just retarded. Locking the food pantry? That's just mean. Although why one of the alleged geniuses in the house didn't try to pick the damned lock, I have no idea. You've got at least three certified geniuses in there (allegedly), none of them thought to take a hairpin or paper clip and try to jimmy the thing open? Oh well. She's gone now. Soon to be completely forgotten.

12. Andrew (version 2.0: 13; version 1.0: 8). Only moved up because Annie was evicted. His constant bitching about needing "kosher foods" is really getting annoying. Dude, you're on a reality TV show. Nobody gives a damn about your religious convictions! You're on a show where the ratings are driven by three things: conflict, hot bodies, and sex. (And not necessarily in that order). You're bringing none of the three to the table so far. Although if he keeps up with his persistent "tolerate me! I'm religious, so tolerate my needs!" crap, he might bring the conflict. At least to my viewing room, as I'm chucking empty Coors Light cans at the TV.

11. Monet (version 2.0: 12; version 1.0: 11). The target for eviction this week, and with good reason: she's boring as hell. She's teamed up with Britney, but offers little as the sidekick. Will likely be tossed Thursday night, barring something crazy going down over the next few days.

10. Lane (version 2.0: 10; version 1.0: 10). Wow, consistent. Ranked 10th in all three versions. Not really sure what to make of the guy. On the one hand, he can't possibly be as stupid as he seems on-screen and on the feeds. On the other hand, he is a Texas Tech graduate -- you can't rule anything out when it comes to the stupidity of a Red Raider. (UT and A&M: united by common love of alcohol, and the knowledge that Texas Tech is not a real school! Sorry, that's a Texas thing I guess ...)

9. Matt (version 2.0: 8; version 1.0: 3). The most disappointing houseguest so far. The self-described "smartest player in the game" has been anything but. He said he would call out people's stupidity when he saw it -- he hasn't done that yet. Plus, its outrageous that they have to sensor his Tweety Bird tattoo because Warner Bros. wouldn't sign a waiver. Come on. Its 2010, WB! Take the free publicity already! (To his credit, though, he's definitely the "brains of the Brigade". On the other hand, if you're in a group with a duncehead-ex jock, a toker, and a crazy Jersey Italian, and you AREN'T the brains of the operation, there's probably something wrong with you).

8. Kathy (version 2.0: 9; version 1.0: 7). A solid middle of the packer. She's flying completely under the radar at this point, which is a good thing for her. Plus, you gotta admire a cancer survivor ... who is a 2 pack a day chain smoker. Gotta love the "f*ck it, if I can survive cancer, nothing can affect me!" attitude. She's a definite sleeper for final four, because she hasn't offended anyone, everyone seems able to talk to her, and she doesn't really let on what she's thinking. She kind of has a Jason vibe from BB3, just kind of there, and then one day you wake up, and he's in the final HOH competition.

7. Enzo (version 2.0: 2; version 1.0: 6). One of the two funniest folks in the house. Always good with a one-line comeback. Unfortunately, I can't get past the receding hairline, and the Juhsay accent. Ugh. It's like being at one of my family reunions. Good times.

6. Rachel (version 2.0: 11; version 1.0: 9). She tracks upward if only because her HOH reign is arguably the biggest HOH trainwreck in BB history. She is absolutely clueless as to what to do. She changes her mind constantly. She's easily swayed by other people's opinions. Although to her credit, she got a bottle of tequila in her HOH package. Which begs the question: where was Hayden's ounce last week? There's no way that guy doesn't smoke. No way. Asking a guy to go (potentially) 73 days without so much as a roach is asking way too much of someone.

5. Kristen (version 2.0: 4; version 1.0: 2). Finally starting to make a move on Hayden. Or is it the other way around? Their couch conversation confused the hell out of me. Two folks with a combined lower IQ than Matt trying to define relationship perameters. Talk about sleep-inducing television! I did have to love her "there's a fine line between cocky and confidence" quote from Sunday. Yeah, there is sadly. And I'll be damned if I've figured out how to strattle it. To her credit, as Britney noted, she's decided to flaunt what she has recently, wearing more revealing bikini tops and thongs. Definitely Stevo approved. If anyone is gonna say "screw the camera and a cover-up, let's just do this!" on the (jimmy lennon jr voice) Showtime! feed, it's her.

4. Ragan (version 2.0: 5; version 1.0: 13). Wow, did I whiff on this guy in the preseason rankings. By far and away the glue that holds the house together. Its impossible to hate this guy, he's just too damned funny.

3. Britney (version 2.0: 7; version 1.0: 12). The funniest person in the house. I love her "bitch on wheels" routine. Love her mocking Rachel. And love the fact that she won POV, so she's safe another week. And she's a Razorback, home to the most underrated co-ed population on the planet. I never failed to have a good time when I'd visit Northwest Arkansas when my brother was in college. I'm definitely rooting for her to make the final four.

2. Brendan (version 2.0: 3; version 1.0: 4). Yeah, the guy is a tool ... and good grief, he's more clueless at reading the "please f*ck me!" signs Rachel is putting out than I would be ... but I like the guy. He's got Rachel completely under his control. He's smart, and he's athletic, so he's a threat to win any challenge. My guess is, he gets shown the door really soon, because the house gangs up on him to eliminate a huge threat. Hopefully I'm wrong.

1. Hayden (version 2.0: 1; version 1.0: 1). Still at the top, and I don't see much that can change that, unless Britney goes on a strip-tease or something. (And God, please let that happen!) Rocking the Justin Bieber hairdo at this point as well, bonus points for that. Gotta figure he'll be the first to score in the house, with Kristen. Now has an alliance with both power teams, which could work out great ... or bite him in the ass. Hopefully its the former.

Friday, July 9, 2010

bb likeability poll version 2.0

Well, we're officially underway!

Big Brother 12 kicked off last night with a slimmed down Chenbot, 13 houseguests (apparently there were supposed to be 14, but one of them backed out at the last minute, and CBS opted not to replace them), and the stunning revelation that Zap2It, the guru of all things reality ... has named Initial Stevo BB12 Likeability Poll leader Hayden as the odds on favorite to win!

So ... without further ado, the Steve BB12 Likeability Poll Version 2.0! (Updated to reflect initial night(s) in the house):

13. Andrew. (Previous: 8). Annoying as holy hell. Dude, if you are the saboteur, you are making it way too obvious. And if you're not the saboteur, why in the hell are you acting like a world class ass and drawing unneeded heat on you? I swear, some people overthink things way too much. Plus, if you're gonna lie about what you do ... why in the hell would you say "I'm a shoe salesman". Really? Nobody's loved a shoe salesman since Al Bundy left our lives.

(editors note: I forgot -- Gregg's sister was a shoe saleswoman at the K-Mart in beautiful, and dear Jesus do I use that term loosely, "beautiful" Canton, Illinois after "Married With Children" went off the air. So I guess that means nobody's loved a shoe salesperson since 2000, not 1997. Sorry about that.)

12. Monet. (Previous: 11). I nailed the "she's a prima donna" comment from Version 1.0. Running for the bed right away, potentially an initially smart move, but still. She strikes me as way too Chima like.

11. Rachel. (Previous: 9). That laugh, dear God. Enzo nailed it -- "we'll probably hear it from three rooms away". She is extremely attractive, as Annie noted, "just two gigantic watermelons staring at you, asking to be eaten". Also dropped the "I just knew I wanted to hop on those big weiners" line. Normally, I'd call that the front runner for line of the night, but Hayden won that award going away (stay tuned).

10. Lane. (Previous: 10). Two words describe this guy: Joe Griffin. A good ol' country boy that grows on you. Plus he's got a pretty sweet full right-side length tat going for him. I still haven't forgotten his team coming into Lawrence and overcoming a 25 point halftime deficit though.

9. Kathy. (Previous: 7). Seems like she's destined for a middle of the pack run. She didn't really stand out, and she didn't really offend anyone. Enzo dropping the "in Juhsay, we don't like cops" blast was pretty funny.

8. Matt. (Previous: 3). The most disappointing contestant from night one. I think he seriously hurt himself by mentioning right off the bat that he just got married. You want to portray yourself as desperate and lonely and wanting an alliance / companionship / showmance as possible, if only to build up some PoV votes. Still time to rebound though. His "kosher weinie" comment about Andrew's costume was great.

7. Britney. (Previous: 12). Holy God, I'd so tap that. Any chick who notes that she and the token gay guy will get along because "he's my people", you know is a girl's girl. "We can like talk about Sex and the City and fashion and stuff like that". Thank God for Ragan -- I'd have no interest in talking about any of that stuff. Unless by fashion, she meant the bikini / thong ensembles she plans on wearing in the house. Then we could talk. Plus, she's already screwed up her knee. While playing with a giant weiner, and getting squirted with a light-colored creamy substance. See, I can make anything sound kinky!

6. Annie. (Previous: 5). I don't recall any bi-sexual candidates on the show before that hid what they were. Of course, I still question whether Lydia from last year was packing heat, there's no way she isn't at least trans-gendered. I think playing both sides might blow up on her, especially if she "misreads" a female's interest in her. Still, she's attractive, she's up for anything ... I see her rising these rankings just based on potential alone.

5. Ragan. (Previous: 13). This guy is hilarious. The funniest token gay guy on this show since Marcellus way back in what, season three, season four? Every time this guy opens his mouth, you just laugh. Full of one-liners, very self-deprecating, really laid back. I totally misread this guy based on his promo video. I fear he's the saboteur.

4. Kristin. (Previous: 2). Still the hottest girl in the house, and its not even a competition in my book. Admits she's digging Hayden already and "figures we'll do something in the first week or so". Hang on, let me sign up for the (jimmy lennon jr. voice) Showtime! after dark feed here really quick ...

3. Brendon. (Previous: 4). Apparently he's on the block because he's viewed as a threat. Yeah, that's brilliant strategory, kick out the strong, likeable players right off the bat. That's how you build an audience and have a kick ass season. Hopefully he wins PoV and can save himself, or someone does it for him.

2. Enzo. (Previous: 6). I luhve Nah Juhsay! Holy crap, this guy is the embodiment of everything good about Jersey. You know he was a Corzine crony. Funny guy, could have a solid top three run in him. And oh yeah ... he's ROCKING the fedora!

1. Hayden. (Previous: 1). Anytime you enter the house, realize you don't have your own bed, and rationalize that away by saying "that's ok, I'll just find one of the hot girls and hook up with her every night to have a bed to sleep in", you've got my support. And yes, I am that morally bankrupt. Loved his promo video, hitting bombs at Rosenblatt, sweet stuff. This guy might give Memphis a run as my favorite BB contestant ever before this is all said and done. We're one night in, and I'm already comparing him to Memphis. He's got potential ...

week twelve picks

The Statisticals. Last Week SU: 8-6-0. Season to Date SU: 98-62-1. Last Week ATS: 7-7-0. Season to Date ATS: 75-80-6. Last Week Upset / ...