Bully's - Roddy and Eric??
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Solitaire30606

Wednesday, July 17, 2002 - 11:55 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Anyone else here consider these two bullies? They say Josh is a nerd,he is staying safe, possibly playing Marc (asif Roddy isn't playing Marc already). They see themselves as the final two, regardless of the 4-pack, 6-pack, etc (which is falling apart..IMHO the 2 pack is going down- my bet is within 2-4 wks one or both of these guys will be gone). They continuously make misogynistic comments (in private with each other and Josh). I had good 1st impressions of both, but now I will rethink those opinions.

Scorpiomoon

Wednesday, July 17, 2002 - 12:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I disagree. I don't think Roddy is a bully at all. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't consider myself an impassioned Roddy fan, but they guy has integrity and, at least at the moment, he puts it before being forceful with anyone.

I think Eric is a follower. I'm sure if Roddy or Josh suddenly became bullies he'd follow suit. But he's also being a good guy and not drawing attention to himself.

Muse

Wednesday, July 17, 2002 - 12:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I don't like Roddy because he acts nice to someone to their face, then badmouths them behind their back. He also tends to tell everyone about conversations he had with people that kind of seem like they should be private. Like his chats with Lori...she never really told him anything important, but he acted like a friend. Then he tells everyone about it, what she said, and how he doesn't like her. Same goes for Gerry. Here Gerry is, talking about what a wonderful guy Roddy is, and how he's a lot like his son, and Roddy's making fun of him behind his back. He actually came up with a term for it, too, didn't he? Something not too nice.

Eric does the same, albeit to a lesser extent. I don't see him trying to "befriend" the people he dislikes quite as much.

Roddy's game will help him avoid getting nominated, but I don't know if it'll really help getting votes if he's in the final two. People might feel really betrayed by him. They don't expect as much from Eric.

Oregonfire

Wednesday, July 17, 2002 - 12:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
That's right. Evicted HGs can see the past tapes can't they and realize what a backstabber he was. That element of the game has eluded these HGs so far. I know that Nicole was always sure to be extra nice to evicted HGs, Note sure if it helped her in the end, but it was a smart move.

I like Roddy but find him overbearing at times. Something or somebody needs to shake up his little world.

C1mag

Wednesday, July 17, 2002 - 12:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Not bullys just better examples of "The Alpha Male" Syndrome. Neither one wants to be in the finals with the other. They each privately have picked josh to go with them into the finals. Its the stupidest move they could make. A jealous woman who got booted will give the money to Josh in order to get even. Alpha males do not want to share the spot light but will use the other to get to the spot light. I still think these two will never make it to the final rounds. Josh will betray the guys and give his vote to the girls to stay in the game. Josh could easily win this thing based on jealousy from both sides.

Scorpiomoon

Wednesday, July 17, 2002 - 12:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Muse: You know what? I never even realized Roddy was being two-faced like that until I read your post. Good point.

When I think back though, there were times when Roddy would start saying negative things about people but then he would stop himself or stop the group from going any further. I think he, like all of them, is wrapped up in the game but he is trying to keep himself in check.

I'm not trying to defend the guy. I'm just stating an observation.

Muse

Wednesday, July 17, 2002 - 12:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree, Scorpiomoon. I think Roddy's a smart guy, and realizes that the evicted HGs might see the things he says about them. So he does try to avoid saying too much...things just kind of slip out, though. Things that other people could sort of get away will cost him more.

I do think that Roddy would have a chance in the final two against Josh, however. Josh has clearly modeled his strategy after Will's, and HGs will pick up on that. I don't know if they'll reward him for it. Especially since Roddy is relatively calm and easy to live with, albeit a bit on the fake side. Nicole's total lack of self-control really hurt her.

Jhezzie

Wednesday, July 17, 2002 - 01:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I don't like Eric. Roddy, on the other hand, just seems like a guy. I don't get a bully vibe off of him, just "guy stuff."
He's also playing the game. You can't play BB and not B.S., you know?

C1mag

Wednesday, July 17, 2002 - 02:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
but Roddy has already made promises to the wrong people. He sleeps with chiara but then votes her off. Hangs with Eric and plays the strategy game with him but then works to make sure Eric isn't there in the finals with him. He buddies up with you and agrees that Josh is a sleaze to use for now but in reality has every intention of using him all the way too victory. It's just not the best game plan. In the end they are going to realize that Roddy played them all and in a very creepy way. He definitely will have enemies in the end if he plays the Josh card to get the prize. Kelly Wigglesworth was a pretty cool chick and worked her butt off to stay in survivor but in the end they gave it to the biggest jerk of the group just because she played for herself. Its not wise to over extend yourself with these alliances. Danielle is the only one aware of that.

Roddy thinks he is going to get in all their heads and mirror them and then have each of them peck the other off and take Josh to the finals. It won't be rewarded. There will be too much jealousy. Nicole really did stab people in the front. This man is gonna do this behind your back and then try to convince you that he never promised ANYTHING.