Never in a million years...did Curtis think he could...

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Jade888

Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 11:12 am Click here to edit this post

On last night's show CUrtis never thought in a million years that he would be on the show this long. Neither sis we...esoecially when he has been up for banishment since week two.

What is it about CUrtis that gave him the staying power?

Deni_San

Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 11:58 am Click here to edit this post

Curtis has survived 5 nominations (I assume he will survive this one) because he is adaptable. When he sees something wrong that he can change he does. He is likeable and since voters vote out negatives, he has always come out with the least banishment votes.

The best strategic move for Curtis was setting the bar on how to handle being nominated. He was the first to handle nominations in a cool and sportsmanlike manner. So, if someone did not meet that standard they would be targeted by the voters.

Mega: Basically responded by trying to get banished. (Curtis not nominated)
Jordan: Handled her first nomination poorly, but improved when she was up against Curtis, but she was already a target.
Karen: Immediately went into a vindictive rage, and then went off into the deep end.
Britt: Required lots of TLC and reassurement. No one figured she would be banished.
George: He went into panic mode and started his antics. He would have survived if he laid back. Went off the deep end.

After George left, Curtis is where he is now, in the final four with a good chance at being in the final 3. The guy who won the Dutch BB, was also nominated 5 times. I think people appreciated the fact that he survived that many times and wanted to reward that.

I think even the producers and Dr. Pinski really are impressed with Curtis despite their sentiment towards Eddie. Curtis represented the show in the fabulous manner at the Emmys despite the whole rebellion thing. They are impressed with his evolution from a reserved person to an emotionally available and outgoing person. He shows his emotions, he is a good sport about everything in the house.

I have a feeling that BB was really hoping for a George, Britt, and Eddie final 3. When Britt left it seemed to strike a blow at the show and those connected with it. George surprised BB by his antics and his meltdown. I think the George meltdown disappointed and concerned them. Eddie is a sentimental favorite and they have tried to hide his negatives as much as possible. Eddie is a mixed bag and it takes a lot of work on their part to keep his image positive to survive banishment.

It is obvious that Curtis played the game better than anyone could have imagined. They kind of overlooked Curtis thinking he didn't have a chance and Curtis didn't take the leadership role. He did take the leadership role in how to handle nominations which is a major aspect of the game.

Suziebird7

Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 11:59 am Click here to edit this post

For the most part, he was able to fly under the radar until we got to know him. Some "characters" came to us full blown and confrontational, like Mega and Jordan. Curtis on the other hand opened up slowly and showed us a truly caring, hilarious, hard working person with tons of integrity. We grew to love him!

Jade888

Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 12:02 pm Click here to edit this post

Hey Deni San:


Great write up!

I think even Curtis parents and family are shocked by his staying power. Remeber the first time and his family was in the audience...they were really psychologically prepared for him to leave. I think we were all psychologically prepared for him to leave.

My husband and #3 son are shocked that Curtis has made it this far since there are so many who seem to dislike Curtis or find him the most arrogent for some reason. I do not think it is arrogence...it is more self confidence and he really seems to be enjoying himself in the house.

Bigbromo

Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 01:01 pm Click here to edit this post

Curtis is just one of those people that is mediocre. The majority of people don't have strong feelings about him either way.

Nchanting

Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 01:16 pm Click here to edit this post

Nothin' about Curtis is mediocre!!!!!!

Kathyb

Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 01:17 pm Click here to edit this post

It's funny how we all perceive the hgs so
differently. I think Curtis is hilarious.

Battlestar

Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 01:33 pm Click here to edit this post

Mediocre he ain't---He's the Triniton Dance Man !

Wendy

Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 01:38 pm Click here to edit this post

I agree with you guys and I would add that Curtis got lucky when it came to who he was up for banishment with. If it had ever just been him against Eddie or him against Josh, I don't think he would have stayed. Every time he was nominated he was up against someone people had strong feelings about.

Petunia

Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 02:01 pm Click here to edit this post

He got lucky 5 times? :) I think you may be underestimating his fan base a bit.

Irish

Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 02:18 pm Click here to edit this post

If I'm not mistaken the guy who won the BB in Great Britain was also up for banishment 5 times. I believe that is what I read on the website.

I think Curtis is an awesome guy. He's funny, very courteous and an all around likable guy. He flew under the radar the whole time and truly has enjoyed his experience. That makes *us* the viewing public like him, with a few exceptions of course. :)

Snowgirl

Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 02:25 pm Click here to edit this post

I adore Curtis. I've thought for a while he was hands down the HG with the least negatives. If I HAD to come up with a criticism of him, I would say I have seen touches of what could be called arrogance or condescension. But I don't think that's a big part of his personality, and I sort of attribute it to the fact that he's obviously a lot smarter than any of the rest of them.

Anyone who thinks Curtis is boring isn't paying attention; he's the funniest guy in the house.

Remus

Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 02:35 pm Click here to edit this post

Curtis was unhated - There was always somebody more disliked than he was.

Vgk

Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 02:36 pm Click here to edit this post

The one word that I have used to describe Curtis from the beginning was INTEGRITY. Interestingly enough, when he had the phone conversation with his mom, that is the exact word she used in describing his behavior. He may not have had the most affectionate upbringing but I think his parents must have done something right. Integrity goes so unnoticed these days (it doesn't exactly make someone "flashy" or "controversial") but it is one of the most admiral qualities that someone can possess. It's good to see that we are slowly starting to recognize it and reward it. GO CURTIS!!!

Jade888

Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 02:49 pm Click here to edit this post

Nice to know so many of you like Curtis!


Good Luck Curtis!

Katie

Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 05:10 pm Click here to edit this post

Keep voting for Curtis if you want him to win or he won't.

Dortega

Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 05:12 pm Click here to edit this post

Good luck to you Curtis! U did the Asian community proud!

Shayrainb

Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 05:23 pm Click here to edit this post

Even though I liked him from the beginning and grew to like him more as time went on...I felt he was really the underdog and did not expect him to make it.I'm very happy with the three who are left,they were and are my favorites.

Bigbrotherchick

Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 05:26 pm Click here to edit this post

Curtis was always saved because each time he was up against someone that the public disliked more.

Plus he hasn't been offensive