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Zach's Social Awkwardness

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Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 9:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
I think that Zach always talks like he's speaking in quotations-- he should take it down a notch. Plus he's always talking about the "Ladies" and how he'd like to see them in 6-inch heels, esp. Jessica. TMI

Sharinia
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09-07-2002

Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 11:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sharinia a private message Print Post    
Is Zach really that weird?

The funny thing is, as someone who does not have the feeds, he is not edited that way. It is perplexing though as to why no one seems to want to be around him.

They all seemed to be digging him in the bunny suit, though. I didn't like it at all.

Sidhe
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08-09-2007

Monday, August 13, 2007 - 1:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sidhe a private message Print Post    
Zach may be the nicest guy in the world but the way that dude comes off...

I've tried to overlook contributing factors because he's been a pariah in that house and it's really difficult to watch somebody struggle with being so painfully alone. There were times I'd be watching him with others there and thinking, "That's harsh. Either find a way for this kid to fit in or throw him over already." But then he starts in again with that knockoff-Spock routine and my sympathy is strained to breakpoint.

Truth is, he's offbeat and not in a good way.

Nearly every innuendo that falls from that guy's mouth literally makes my flesh crawl. He's so busy thinking himself superior to every female in the house that he's constantly eschewing their input, even though almost all of them outclass him in the instinct and strategy departments. And he's got a punisher mentality.

Some people would say that punisher quality I'm picking up on is just payback for being deliberately cut out of the group. I don't think so. I think that current runs deep in him and that's part of why people regard him with suspicion or even outright reject him on instinct alone.

If he really is a misunderstood benevolent soul then it's a tragic shame he's got these idiosyncratic social skills that keep people at arms length and worse.

Gusmonster
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06-01-2005

Monday, August 13, 2007 - 5:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gusmonster a private message Print Post    
Zach may be strange but I Loved his dance in the bunny suit. ROFL

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Monday, August 13, 2007 - 6:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
Amber and Dustin were talking about him last night and said that no one there is on his level, meaning that gets his sense of humor. Amber especially seems to feel sorry for him. They have all backed off from thinking he's a perv to just thinking he's odd.

Liss
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05-14-2006

Monday, August 13, 2007 - 6:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Liss a private message Print Post    
I so related to Zach. Mainly because I can see myself and my own social ineptness in him. I've long long long had a hard time assimilating with new people. And I'm a loner by nature.

I loved him in the bunny suit.

Slinkydog
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11-30-2005

Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 6:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slinkydog a private message Print Post    
Is this supposed to be Zach's fan thread? I did not see one. If it is, "How saaaddddd!"

I'm really liking Zach now. Especially since it appears he will be keeping his word to Jessica. He seems to be very well positioned in this game, and I would not be at all surprised to see him in the final four.

Napa1526
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07-14-2007

Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 9:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Napa1526 a private message Print Post    
So, if he doesn't keep his word and votes to elimate Dustin does that mean you won't like him? I've never really thought much about him either way because he just blends in. But lately I've been thinking maybe this is his strategy. Don't stir anything up, keep to yourself, and blend into the surroundings. We'll see after Thurs. if he has any strategy. If he chooses to stick to his word with Jessica...he has NO strategy. Whether you like Dick or not...Zach is at the bottom of the herd. (Actually he isn't even in the group....they are using him this week to get Dick out) So, let's say Dick goes....who do you think they will gun for next...Zach, Dani, and Jen (in no particular order). If he votes out Dustin, he, Jen, Dick and Dani will pick off the others before going after each other. That gives him much better odds of staying longer. So...strategically for him...there is really no other choice to make...unless he really wants to go.

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 10:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
I think Zach more than any of them has had to adapt to his surroundings and go with the flow until the tide turns his way. I don't fault him for doing a little dirty dealing to stay in the game. He really wants to be there and I can't imagine him being truly nasty to any of them. His comments about "the ladies" are more dorky than threatening.

Marmosquirm
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09-10-2003

Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 3:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marmosquirm a private message Print Post    
From what I've seen of him I think he's hilarious. He's the one who started the whole Magnus and Kragnus thing, wasn't he? And the way he was in that bunny suit was hysterical. JMO

Curtisahahahaha
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07-09-2001

Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 7:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Curtisahahahaha a private message Print Post    
I thought the bunny suit with dinner jacket was a classy look.

Caprica
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02-10-2007

Friday, August 17, 2007 - 3:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Caprica a private message Print Post    
I'm starting to think that his behavior is all part of his strategy. He has made himself appear to be a lame duck house guest that will vote however the HOH wants him to. I expect him to make his move pretty soon.

Cillysue2
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05-02-2003

Friday, August 17, 2007 - 8:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cillysue2 a private message Print Post    
I like Zach. I think he is cute. And I think that the "woe is me" I have no friends is part of his strategy. He has to be fairly intelligent because of his job. Some of the things he says are a little weird, however look at what some of the others have said. I mean really. I guess the others have been calling him shrek and he told Jen he hated it. He is sure not threatening, thats for sure. He is not stupid.

Govols
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07-19-2005

Friday, August 17, 2007 - 9:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Govols a private message Print Post    
I have a brother alot like Zach. Very intelligent, dry sense of humor, enjoys music and art, likes to laugh, likes to play games (cards, poker, etc), a little awkward (esp w/girls) and a loner. No need to pity him~he has alot going for him.
My brother was the middle child and I think they are considered the "lost" child.

Govols
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07-19-2005

Friday, August 17, 2007 - 9:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Govols a private message Print Post    
PS
I think the HG's have missed out by not getting to know him. Proud of Dani for being open w/him.

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Friday, August 17, 2007 - 10:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
I don't have the live feeds this year (no time), but I have to say that even with their "nobody likes Zach segment on the show, I still REALLLLLY like Zach. I find he is just more level-headed, and doesn't let himself get "Caught up" the way most other BB contestants do every year. He isn't overly emotional, and I love that about him. I'd like to think that I'd play like him. I find him a breath of fresh air compared to Dick, Amber, Dustin or Jameka for that matter.

I really would like to see him win.

Sharinia
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09-07-2002

Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 4:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sharinia a private message Print Post    
One nice thing I can say about Zach is that he is strikingly masculine - his facial features, his voice and the way that he speaks.

Boberg
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10-04-2002

Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 4:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Boberg a private message Print Post    
EEyores...I think Zach's popularity has steadily risen, esp. lately. Seems from the POV after comp talk in the house that America thought he was a sexy bunny...lol

I know on the "Rank the HG thread" he has definetely risen up the ranks.

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 4:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
His normal face is handsome--he has the bad habit of making the Shrek face.

Do you think all of the social awkwardness is from being formerly overweight? Somehow I don't think Zach thinks of himself as a sexy beast. He be cuter if he gave off more of a "vibe".

Uncle_ricky
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07-02-2007

Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 5:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Uncle_ricky a private message Print Post    
Recently I saw a video clip of Zach on a reality TV show -- it was some kind of fashion "court" in which he claimed to be an event promoter challenging the way a friend of his dressed at Zach's events. The "jury" ruled in favor of Zach's friend, who wore rather flamboyant fur-trimmed coats.

I came across the clip that Penpoint was referring to. The most interesting aspect is how different his personality is from what we've come to expect from him inside the BB house. He's also remarkably svelte as compared with his present-day appearance!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PGP4ApiQ2s&NR=1

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 5:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
Oh cute! Poor guy is out of his element on BB i guess. He seems so much more confident here...

Penpoint
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03-27-2001

Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 9:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Penpoint a private message Print Post    
Hey, Uncle, so glad you found the clip. I couldn't remember where I had seen it.

Uncle_ricky
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07-02-2007

Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 9:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Uncle_ricky a private message Print Post    
Me, too, Pen. It was fun to see him so animated and relaxed. I hope he can go back to that persona once BB is behind him.

Kc103
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07-13-2004

Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 10:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kc103 a private message Print Post    
It seems like I have heard Zach talk about doing club promotion stuff on BB once in a while. Mike also made mention that he did club promotion on that show "Gay, Straight, or Taken?" I saw him on recently. Maybe that's how a lot of these reality show contestants get their feet into the casting doors.

I always felt Zach's attitude/behavior on the show seemed to be a big part of a strategy he had in mind upon entering the BB house.

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 1:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
I just think Zack is a person who still stays grounded, even when everyone else is losing relativity to what they'd do if OUTSIDE the house. Zach's behavior doesn't go overboard, and I like that.

I also like how he worded his goodbye to Dustin. I think he said something to the effect that he felt Dustin has become someone he could consider a really good friend, but Dustin got arrogant which is bad in this game. I think the way he worded it was concrete, and not offensive. He doesn't personally attack people, the way everyone else (even our favorites) has a tendency to do after a week in the house.

Again, I don't get the live feeds, so I can't speak to how he acts 24-7, but the way he is coming across on the show, even in the piece about how he drives people away, doesn't seem as bad as most of the others in the house.