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Llb
Member
08-22-2007
| Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 9:23 pm
Kirstenk, I think just by the tasks Eric needs to complete, he WAS intended to be a rabblerouser in the house and to try to take away some of the tedium and shake things up. It's just America (or BB) who has decided to give Eric easy tasks to do and he's been able to make some cash without much effort. There's definitely no stirring up the house by having to kiss Jess or give Jess his woobie. I don't think BB intended for this to be so staid and boring but as an opportunity to really throw some stimulation into the game and make the house guests react to unusual and unexpected things. But America seems to be playing with their hearts rather than to help make the game more exciting IMO.
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Yesitsme
Member
08-24-2004
| Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 9:24 pm
But because Eric is AP doesn't mean that all people think he should win the game. Many don't. I personally don't care who wins and don't have strong feelings for anyone, but there are people who have different preferences. They should vote in a way that gets them their preferences. That's the point of it and why the AP was a great twist. All of the players are people. You can vote for the one that garners the most sympathy or you can vote for the one that you think plays the game best or you can vote for the one that you are most entertained by or you can vote for the one that needs the money the most. All kinds of options are available and all are valid. I don't get the feeds, so admittedly I miss a whole lot of what goes on in the house and have no clue as to what kind of stress Eric is feeling. But I can't see what he has been forced to do that has been all that horrible. I think being cooped up with those people all summer would make anyone a bit stressed...AP or no AP....and I think it is just all getting to him right now. Plus Eric is very competitive and plays emotionally. He is going to show a bit of his dramatic side. And it is in his best interest to do so to get America to vote the way he wants.
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 9:27 pm
I have read back the last few pages and I must say I totally agree with Costa...thanks for saying it for me I Ditto you!!
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Zachsmom
Member
07-13-2000
| Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 9:32 pm
i voted for eric to mimic dick. i think it would be hilarious for him to have to burp, fart and spit whenever dick does.
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Napa1526
Member
07-14-2007
| Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 9:50 pm
Dani has won HOH twice and the veto 3 times...Dick has won HOH and the veto. I would call that playing a pretty good game. After winning the veto and taking Dani off...he survived! Yes, America chose to have him vote Dustin off...but we didn't tell Jessica to. So, Dick did some pretty good talking to make a deal to stay in the house. As far as Jessica...she hasn't played at all. I'd say Dick and Dani have played a pretty good game to have stayed in this long and win so many competitions. How many has Eric won? One. I agree with Costa completely...he agreed to take on the AP role and he knew (or should have) that America would be making choices for him. He should have played the game more and did a little less showmance.
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Lainee
Member
07-19-2005
| Monday, September 03, 2007 - 2:39 am
Onlyhuman, I totally agree with EVERYTHING in your 9:04 PM posting for September 2! I did NOT serve Eric kool-aid to make him MY puppet! I have always tried to vote in a manner that would keep the America's Player twist going so I could continue voting and having fun. Whatever the mood in the house/voting to leave is how I voted. American's are always up in arms because their employers treat them as a number not as a human being comes to mind when I see posters saying Eric is there to do as they say and nevermind his feelings! I haven't been on the boards much the last few weeks and it only took this one thread to remind me why! Gotta go get ready for work...laters!
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Lainee
Member
07-19-2005
| Monday, September 03, 2007 - 2:41 am
Napa1526 Member 07-14-2007 Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 9:50 pm Dani has won HOH twice and the veto 3 times...Dick has won HOH and the veto. I would call that playing a pretty good game. After winning the veto and taking Dani off...he survived! Yes, America chose to have him vote Dustin off...but we didn't tell Jessica to. So, Dick did some pretty good talking to make a deal to stay in the house. As far as Jessica...she hasn't played at all. Ummmmm....Napa1526, Jessica has also won 2 HOH's or does that not count since it is Jessica?
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Klaw73
Member
08-21-2006
| Monday, September 03, 2007 - 5:03 am
Great post, Only!!!
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Monday, September 03, 2007 - 5:14 am
ERIC Was pretty funny imitating Dick. dick didnt mind at all since eric told him about what he was going to do. said he was glad that it was Dick, not dani or Jameka. ((I found the statement weird since eric came straight out of he DR and basically started up. If anyone wasnt suspicious before they should be now. ))
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Sminger
Member
08-03-2007
| Monday, September 03, 2007 - 7:45 am
Eric was informed before coming on the show that someone else would be telling him how to vote and he took the job. My employer tells me how to do my job also. If I really didn't want to do it I would have to quit. My "feelings" would not enter into my employers rules. I don't vote keep from hurting Eric's gameplay and "feelings". I vote how I want. Now if I could just be sure BB is really doing what America wants.........
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Alittlebirdie
Member
09-08-2006
| Monday, September 03, 2007 - 7:55 am
I wonder how it would go down if America voted out Jessica. And Dick and Dani also did, for a 3 zip vote. The drama!
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, September 03, 2007 - 8:52 am
If Dani doesn't use the veto and Jessica is still on the block, THIS American will be voting for her exodus from the house. Lainee? Jessica's gonna leave this week, so no, it doesn't matter! Bonbon, you are more than welcome! Anytime, luv!
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Lainee
Member
07-19-2005
| Monday, September 03, 2007 - 11:41 am
Sminger...basically, Eric has tried for years to get on the show...BB basically told him if he didn't take the American Player role then he wouldn't be on there...if I wanted on bad enough, I think I would take it also. I do what my boss tells me but I am NO puppet and NEITHER is Eric...I didn't drink kool-aid and NEITHER did Eric. I am NO puppet master and Eric is NOT my puppet. I would expect him to play the game as best as he can NOT to get evicted while still attempting to do the lame tasks that BB gives him.
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Lainee
Member
07-19-2005
| Monday, September 03, 2007 - 11:42 am
America wanted Jameka nommed...so I think what will happen is America will vote for Jameka to be evicted...my personal opinion!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, September 03, 2007 - 12:12 pm
I assume Eric will succeed with this task but he said he will do more imitations today , so maybe he isn't done? I think it could be Jess leaving. Would be ironic if Eric had to vote Jess out and D/D voted to keep her. He'd place the blame on them for sure.
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Cmist
Member
09-20-2005
| Monday, September 03, 2007 - 12:15 pm
I just want to see Eric vote to evict Jess. It will throw Jess and Eric for a loop.
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, September 03, 2007 - 12:51 pm
Actually, Eric sent in an audition tape for Season 2 but when the producers called, he was on vacation in the Caribbean so he missed it. He let it go until this season. He watches a lot of Reality shows, but did NOT watch the live feeds - his brother is the live feed watcher (and poster at Sucks.com). Kail is the HG that has been sending in applications since Season 5.

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Loppes
Member
07-12-2002
| Monday, September 03, 2007 - 3:15 pm
So have Dick and Daniele been sending applications for the past 3 years
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Monday, September 03, 2007 - 7:38 pm
So they were each doing it separately then...without the other knowing..if they weren't talking to each?? LOL
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Lilliegirl
Member
09-09-2005
| Monday, September 03, 2007 - 8:03 pm
Sorry people I dont know where to post this, but what does each person get paid one day on this show.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, September 03, 2007 - 8:21 pm
Lillie, their stipend is something like $725 a week or something like that. They get that for each week they are in the house or sequestered for the jury. I believe the first and second place winners do not receive stipends, instead getting their cash winnings.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, September 03, 2007 - 8:22 pm
P.S. The best place to post a question like that is in the Quick Q & A's thread.
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Spunky
Member
10-08-2001
| Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 11:59 am
Hey, how can America vote for the second eviction on Thursday??? I guess if Eric is up it won't be needed.
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Sherbabe
Member
07-28-2002
| Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 12:03 pm
america will not have a vote. it will be eric's vote for the 2nd eviction.
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 12:49 pm
I wonder how it would go down if America voted out Jessica. And Dick and Dani also did, for a 3 zip vote. The drama! They will vote for Jess. It appears Alison G. didn't quite think about who she was dealing with when she did this AP thing. What would be really funny is if D/D vote Jameka out and Eric's vote is for Jess to go. That will be hard for him to explain!
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