'Big Brother': Veto is a no-go
Guest blogger Patrick Gutierrez sums up another episode of Big Brother 10:
Jessie's alliance is in shambles, with both he and Memphis on the block, although Memphis is clearly April's target. April reassured Jessie he would be safe. Meanwhile, America directed Dan to hug Jessie for 10 seconds, so he concocted a story about his girlfriend not being there for him when he gets out of the house. Jessie fell for it hook, line and sinker as a "crying" Dan hugged him for more than 10 seconds, successfully completing the task.
Michelle, Libra and Jerry were selected to play in the veto competition, which was a bad break for Memphis since none of them was likely to use it on him. April's alliance was in her HOH room talking strategy when Libra got upset because she perceived her loyalty was being questioned. She left and went back to her room and started complaining to Keesha about the group. Jessie overheard their conversation and ran to April's room to tell her his version of what they said.
Since it was Keesha's birthday, the group wanted to celebrate as a way to calm things down, but then Jessie walked into Libra's room and she started going off on him, loud enough for the whole house to hear. Everyone went downstairs to sing "Happy Birthday" in one of the most melancholy celebrations ever. That feeling didn't last, as Keesha and Libra started in on Jessie again, and another shouting match ensued.
The tension was still evident during the veto competition, which was called "Slapshot”"and had a roller-hockey theme. The goal was to use your hockey stick to hit a ball down the lane and land it in the middle of 17 slots. The person farthest after each round would be eliminated from the competition but would earn a prize, one of which was the veto. Of course, that prize could be taken by someone else who was eliminated later, so it became a classic case of greed versus strategy.
Memphis was first to be eliminated and his prize was the POV. Michelle was next, and her prize was a Hawaiian holiday, which she kept instead of trading it for the veto. So much for her loyalty to her alliance, I guess. I really don't think Michelle grasped the concept of the prize structure, because she was overly excited for someone who would likely lose that prize later. Jessie was next to fall, winning a "Slop Surprise," which he quickly traded to Memphis for his veto. After April was eliminated, she kept her prize, $10,000 in gold bars that she could use to buy favors in the house from other house guests or keep for herself when she left the game.
That left Jerry and Libra. Libra hit a perfect shot, winning the competition. Jerry's second-place prize was a letter from home. He cut a deal with April to split the $10,000 with him and Libra, and then he took the veto from Jessie. Libra's first-place prize was the red unitard from seasons past, which must be worn for a week nonstop. Michelle was laughing at Libra's prize until reality slapped her in the face, and she realized she was about to lose her Hawaiian vacation.
Michelle didn't hold back in the diary room, calling Libra all sorts of ugly names. She was upset.
To no one's surprise, Jerry chose not to use the power of veto, leaving Jessie and Memphis to campaign against each other.
Thoughts: Keesha and April's feud has been festering since Day 1. I was surprised to see them in an alliance after the early blow-up they had. They are going to turn on each other for good soon. It will be an upset if Memphis doesn't go home. Of course, America will have a say in that via Dan's vote.
