The Alpha Males: Eric and Roddy
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The Alpha Males: Eric and Roddy
Oregonfire | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 12:51 pm     I mentioned in another thread that I saw a wee bit of tension between Roddy and Eric today. Who do you think is going to win out in the end? Will Roddy's talkativeness be his downfall? The man does like to talk a lot. Will Eric's stoic, musclebound demeanor win out in the end? Or do you think they'll become and stay fast friends. What do you think? |
Maris | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 12:52 pm     yes and today they are not comparing biceps. Nope it is do you know the periodic table of the elements. How many gasses are lighter than hydrogen. |
Bastable | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 12:54 pm     I am convinced that the Hardy Boys (my nickname for them) will eventually turn on each other. They are too similar, they want too much of the same thing in the house. The basis of their bond is pretty much narcissism; they remind each other how fond they are of themselves. And their misogynist rantings may ingratiate them to the female houseguests now, but sooner or later, when times are tense, they will put them in the doghouse. |
Jadeygurl39 | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 12:55 pm     Unfortunately I think these two will finish 1st and 2nd. I hope I am wrong. It sure seems that Roddy and Chiara are all about money and their "backgrounds". If the women keep with the guys startegy or not wake up, they will not be anywhere close to the finish line. JMHO. Jade  |
Maris | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 12:55 pm     I agree Bastable, seeing signs of it now. |
Angelbleu | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 12:55 pm     Hardy Boys..... that's a good one Bastable... |
Jadeygurl39 | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 12:56 pm     Bastable...I sure hope you are right. Jade  |
Scorpiomoon | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 01:01 pm     "Hardy Boys"!! That is priceless! Ever since the first night, these guys gave the house a "frat house" atnosphere. I like it. I think they are both hot and--you have to admit--as much as they are self-involved, they are not morons. Things would be far more interesting if they were after the same woman. But they each get one and, so far, this has kept things tame. If I were to predict, I think Roddy will eventually turn on Eric. |
Mygetaway | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 02:09 pm     From Grannygrunt, Live Feeds: eric, roddy, josh decide to let tonya continue to think she is part of the 6 and then when there are 7 they axe tonya. not clear on who the 7 are. amy and marcellas are for sure out. they are trying to figure out a way to bust up the girls. to make them turn on each other. didn't know lori really had problems. they want the other 3 to be people who will fall apart at the end. I'm hoping that this is the foreshadowing of them being the ones to fall apart in the end (If they make it) and I can't wait to see it. They think they have it all worked out... LOL Let's see another twist soon, please!! |
Bastable | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 08:14 pm     There is something vaguely homoerotic about the way Roddy and Eric work together. They barely say much to each other... they just sort of seem to understand each other. I saw Roddy squeeze against Eric last night when he tried to get past him in the kitchen, body to bare body... neither one said a word. You have to know someone pretty well/understand him pretty well to do something like that. Just human observation. Don't get me wrong. I don't think they ARE. But there is something deeply intimate and symbiotic about they way they interact... I suspect it will melt down one day, after push turns to shove. |
Delilah | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 08:45 pm     I agree that Roddy and Eric will turn on each other, however, Roddy is the more intelligent one and also the one who can talk about other things besides sex, girls, abs, working out, waxing his chest etc... It takes intelligence to win this game and Roddy is by far the most intelligent one. He was my pre-show pick and I have not given up on him yet. I am somewhat disappointed in him and wish Jason would win but I just don't see that happening. Roddy is able to mingle with most everyone and can keep his mouth shut when necessary. Apart from the frat boy crap, he is a smart and savvy guy who blows some of them away with his stories (ahem, Josh) Eric is eye candy and he is a fireman, no one messes with a fireman after 9/11 (my cousin was a FF who died 9/11) he is the more immature of the two and both Lisa and Chiara have confided in each other that they both want Roddy. Roddy will be there in the end, Eric is more the Hardy type, Roddy is more the Will type. Eric will get far but not as far as the Rodster. Roddy knows Chiara is playing him, she'll prob turn on him also but not before Lisa and Chiara turn on each other. The plastic holder thingy that is holding the six pack together is already starting to show signs of breakage. JMHO |
Bastable | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 08:49 pm     Delilah, I think you're so correct. Eric is just vain enough to believe it when manipulating people tell him he's God's gift to the universe. Roddy, on the other hand, knows the universe better. |
C1mag | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 08:57 pm     Neither will be in the final 2. Eric won't even make the final 6. Roddy has an outside chance but doubt he will be in the final 2. |
Zeyna | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 09:03 pm     Delilah, I completely agree with your asessment. BTW, Roddy is definitely one smart cookie. I listened to him talk last night about history, religion, writing etc., and he had everyone's complete attention. He had some interesting and thought out comments. |
Zachsmom | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 09:05 pm     Delilah.. I think you are my long lost twin..we seem to think alike on so many issues on this board.. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your cousin.. |
Sanfranjoshfan | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 09:06 pm     These reality show players *should* be getting wise.... Remember the last Survivor when they voted out Hunter in a surprise upset? Then the 2 LEAST likely players wound up in the final two! The smart thing to do is to try to whittle it down a few players, then start getting rid of the strongest players. The 2 Alpha males should be targeted for the 3rd or 4th evictions (if they were playing with their heads). Of course, it has already turned into a popularity contest like the chill team last year. Then again...last year I was so irked to see CT gain the upper hand so soon, but the game does tend to play out in unexpeccted ways.... |
Delilah | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 09:06 pm     Not to mention hockey Zeyna Thank you guys, I spend an awful amount of time here and I admit, I am guilty of being silly more than serious but I do have *serious* opinions too and it is nice when someone agrees with me  |
Bastable | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 09:09 pm     Hallelujah, Josh. I see post after post from people who forget that this game has many, many twists and you simply can't predict the outcome at Week One. This time last year, we all thought Will was history and Nicole was close behind him. I also think it's a very curious thing that while on other shows (Survivor, w/Hunter), players tend to vote out their strongest competition sooner or later. But on this show, the society is so intense and insular, they vote out the people they don't like... it's the rare player, and often the winner (Eddie in BB1, Will) who votes out his/her biggest competition. |
Zeyna | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 09:12 pm     Well of course Delilah, how could I forget hockey Did you notice he was wearing a hockey jersey yesterday? He hasn't mentioned it too much though |
Delilah | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 09:12 pm     Zachsmom, yes we do think alike and I am very glad, I love reading your posts and I usually think "wow, that is exactly what I think!" Charlotte would make a great pal for Zach too, if we met in the real world (whatever that is lol) and not on the internet, we could get together for play dates and dish about BB and so much more I love this board and it is such a welcome respite from the hum-drum of daily life. btw thanks for your condolences re. my cousin. I really don't want to be accused of posting off topic again (a la Sesame St.) so sorry if it wasn't appropriate to bring that up |
Delilah | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 09:17 pm     Zeyna, I have only heard him mention it once or twice (bummer!) and still haven't figured out if he is a Ranger, Devils, Penguins or Flyers fan. I do get the impression he is a Yankee fan though Go Yanks!! |
Zachsmom | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 09:36 pm     Delilah.. I am thinking of heading east next year for a vacation..perhaps we can get together then? do you have a folder and where is it located to we can "chat" off topic and not get our heads bit off.. on Topic.. I think Roddy will make it father than Eric..but I think we will see loyalty toward each other until it's one against the other.. how far in the future that will happen..we won't know until they are up against each other.. and with all things BB.. you never know.. I think that's why we all stay tuned in!!! |
Delilah | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 09:42 pm     LOL I wasn't quite sure what to respond to getting my head bitten off by another poster(it was the first time!) Yes I do have a folder and would love to chat! Delilah's folder Yup, Roddy will go farther but I think the six-pack will fall apart and the power in numbers will go to the "normal people" Of course these new sub alliances could wreak havoc also. The one thing the TV show gives us that the feeds can't is DR tidbits and we learn a lot from those. Even Will didn't lie in the DR LOL. |
Zachsmom | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 09:55 pm     I miss the Will DR comments.. found folder.. I think things will shift tomorrow.. |
Lilacs04 | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 10:06 pm     Scorpio, I beg to differ, Eric is a moron. Roddy is intelligent but I can't figure him out for the life of me. Is he a nice guy or total scum? |
Zachsmom | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 10:09 pm     Lilacs.. He's a nice guy who can change his spots depending on his evironment.. |
Lurknomore | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 10:24 pm     Am I the only one that has managed to never once see/hear Roddy in any significant conversation? I've heard Eric go on, and on, and oooon, but little from Roddy. I keep hearing others, like my Jason, talk about how intelligent he is and how he should lecture, but I've yet to hear much of anything out of him. |
Zachsmom | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 10:28 pm     That's funny Lurk.. I have seen Roddy a number of times..but I haven't seen Jason!!! |
Delilah | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 10:30 pm     OMG Zachsmom, not only do we think alike but you can say what I am thinking in shorter, clearer and more concise phrases - wow! ^5!! Lurk, I agree with you that Roddy does not get as much "feed time" with his intelligent and sometimes incredible stories/thoughts. Tonya and her blo*dy divorce, Chiara et al and their sex talk gets way too much air time. Arnie thinks he knows what the public want to see? I want to see Amy/Marcie and Jason, Danielle and Gerry, Roddy and anyone but Eric, Chiara and Lisa.... Pity we can't control these cams ourselves - "click here to view the tiki room, here to view the kitchen, BR, patio etc..." |
Delilah | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 10:32 pm     Zachsmom, Jason is on cam 3 and it is just him in the picture AND he's talking strategy with (Oh No!) Josh. Quick, don't blink or you'll miss him!  |
Lurknomore | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 10:39 pm     Problem is know who gets the most airtime?? The damn FOTH. 12 people in there and most of the time they can't manage to find ONE SINGLE conversation. Go figure. Delilah, good wishful thinking on the feeds though. I still think the problem is Arnie only cares about the TV show. (where what he thinks everyone wants to see is T&A). He just wants us all to go away on here. Could someone explain to me why he feels a need to cut away whenever they talk in code? I probably should post that in some other thread but I'm getting tired lol. |
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