Roddy's strategy...?
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Allyg8r

Saturday, August 03, 2002 - 08:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Watching Roddy talking to Dani for a awhile, and then having Chiara and Josh join them, I'm getting the distinct impression that he is starting to distance himself from Chiara, and align himself with Danielle.

He seems to have no patience for Chiara (as he has exhibited a few times in the last few days) - in particular for her inability to match him intellectually. While he seems to have no problem on that end with Danielle, even when she doesn't get what he's saying.

Is this an intentional strategy cooked up by Roddy and Chiara? Or is he just being typical Roddy - and covering his own ass...?

Earthmother

Saturday, August 03, 2002 - 10:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hmmm What is Roddy's strategy? Right now THROW HIMSELF ON THE FLOOR AND KISS GERRY'S UGLY FEET.
Unless of course he can control his woman.

disclaimer:
(I personally do not know if Gerry has ugly feet and to be perfectly honest I don't want to know. I am just repeating what some of the hgs have referred to in the past, especially the good people who were appalled at the things that were being said by the bad people.)

Spunky

Saturday, August 03, 2002 - 11:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
He wants to get rid of the girls in a hurry. He knows Danielle has an alliance going on which excludes him and he wants to be part of it now and ruin Danielle's chance as he's ruining Chiara and Lisa's chances now. Lori and Amy were his unfortunate victims. The guy brings bad luck to the women.

Gouraphik

Saturday, August 03, 2002 - 11:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I doubt that Roddy will succeed if he plans on coopting Danielle. She's too hardened for that. But if he makes her an offer she can't refuse, she might sell her compatriots out. He ain't the Rodfather for nothin', folks, and she is like Donna Summer...working hard for the money and all that.

Jhezzie

Saturday, August 03, 2002 - 11:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think Chiapet's 3rd or 4th presentation of "Fatal Attraction" set Roddy toward the exit.

Tracy

Saturday, August 03, 2002 - 11:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
What could Roddy offer Danielle? The support of all his minions? Would you go against your alliance for the support of Chiapet and maybe Josh? If Eric goes, I'm curious to see how Roddy will even maintain Lisa's allegiance. He wouldn't dare try and get too close to her for fear of ol' potty mouth.

Bmh

Saturday, August 03, 2002 - 11:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Either Roddy will strengthen his ties with Lisa after Eric is evicted or he will drop her altogether..but I think that just makes Lisa stronger..because without Eric she will be less clingy and can possibly take the 4th spot in the D/J/M alliance I think it is very possible.

Wcv63

Saturday, August 03, 2002 - 11:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Without Eric, Lisa can actually play the game. Her attention won't be divided.

Tracy

Saturday, August 03, 2002 - 11:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I hope she will begin to play the game. If things go this week like most people seem to think they will, it will mean that her best friend had the veto but wouldn't use it to save her and she will also know Roddy and Josh voted against her. If that isn't enough to at least make her rethink her allegiance(s), there's no hope for the girl.

Draheid

Sunday, August 04, 2002 - 10:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
WHEN (not if) Roddy starts paying more attention to Lisa (after Eric's departure this week), I can't wait to see the fireworks caused by Kiki's jealousy!!! That'll be great TV (not to mention live feeds!!!) FWIW-JMO

Thefunnyfarm

Sunday, August 04, 2002 - 10:46 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I think Roddy's whole demeanor changed yesterday after Chiara told him she "had a feeling Eric would leave" (which she promised Dani she wouldn't tell Roddy!) She also told him Mar and Dani were going to vote against Eric. It was right after that when he sat with Dani.

I think it threw him a real curve and he's not sure how to move on from there. He was upset with himself during the last chess game with Josh last night, kept saying what is wrong with me ..... have I stopped thinking ..... etc.

He is not comfortable unless he is in control ... of anything and everything. He was so proud of himself last week, and so enjoying his reign, it is quite a contrast to his actions and behavior now.

Eric and Lisa had in essence stopped playing the game, and like Lisa said "were rackin' up" ... so I think Roddy is also avoiding Chiara as much as possible too. Oh how I wish this control-freak was on the block and out the door!!

What555456

Sunday, August 04, 2002 - 11:10 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Roddy is befuddled, but that is about it. He is very much like Danielle, inasmuch as he is thinking all of this through strategically. The strategy he has been using is coming to an end. Give him a day or two, and he will have figured out a new one.

It will be interesting to see if the two of them become enemies or if they decide to band together. If they do, I suspect they will be unstoppable -- especially if no one else knows about it.

Tootseug

Sunday, August 04, 2002 - 11:15 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes, and he got that reaffirmed Funnyfarm last night, in the HRD, when Marcellas said something like "when Lisa moves in with us" (referring to moving into the HRD). Bad mistake for Marcellas to , Dany caught it and said, "or Eric", but this did not go by Roddy.

Annie_Oakley

Sunday, August 04, 2002 - 11:59 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Roddy strikes me as a control freak with a fragile ego. When Chiara told him that Dani was behind her 100%, he realized that there was at least one person in the house who wasn't under his control.

From that point forward he has been trying to woo Dani. I believe that Roddy sees Dani as an independent, and susceptible to his charms. On the other hand, I think that Dani is smarter than to buy Roddy schtick, and she will boot him at the first oppourtunity.

His strategy is blown once Eric walks. He is realizing that and trying to regroup. Who does he believe is in his corner? What are his views on his housemates..

Josh-- I doubt that he trusts Josh, but he can easily use Josh to his purposes. He realizes that Josh is the weiner dog in the Spike cartoon jumping in a flurry all around Spike saying
, "What're we gonna do Spike? Huh? What're we gonna do? Huh?" I think he will use josh with caution, but use him nonetheless.

Chiara-- Her allure is fading and he is starting to see her as a liability. However, he knows how foolhardy it is to push her away right now. He saw what she did to Amy. Look for a 'We need to back off from each other' type convo soon (If it hasn't happened yet). He will couch this to Kiki as a way to avoid being Eric and Lisa next time, whether she buys it or not or plays along is up to her. She doesn't appear to be the sharpest knife in the drawer.

Lisa-- The only true tie to her was Eric. If Eric goes he will have to play up to her hard. As someone here or on another board mentioned, this could cause sparks with Chiara. Lisa won't screw up her friendship with Chiara by doing anything with 'her boy'. It will be fun watching Roddy try to use his charm on her.

Jason-- Roddy believes that Jason is in his pocket. He will be thrown for a loop when Jason votes for Eric. Roddy will think that Jason is just being manipulated. He will try to make him see that manipulation and offer to help him in a Big Brotherly fashion.

Gerry-- Roddy has been shouting praises for Gerry from the moment he was nominated. He has been saying it in confidence to Dani and others. I believe he is doing this to lessen the impact of he and Gerry aligning next week. He knows that Gerry is friendless, and sees him as ripe for the plucking. He will be paying more attention to him. Mark my words here, if Roddy gets Hoh this week he will not put Gerry up. This will cause fireworks as well.

Marcellas- I think Roddy realizes that Marc is playing it smart. I don't think that he bought Marc's forgiveness thing. However, he does realize Marcie's popularity, and will not alienate him or go against him publicly.

Dani-- see above.

These are just my thoughts on this, YMMV. Did I miss something?

Annie

Wedge

Sunday, August 04, 2002 - 12:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Excellent analysis Annie. Although I am curious to see how Lisa reacts to the game since she really hasnt been doing anything but sleeping and cuddling since week 1. She has some getting to know folks and making up for lost time to do. I really think Roddy is gonna get closer to her, and watch Chia FREAK out...could get ugly

Missy2

Sunday, August 04, 2002 - 12:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You know what bugs me...Roddy claiming he regrets nominating Amy. What a bunch of crap...he is planning for her vote when he is in the finals - NOT!!!

Wcv63

Sunday, August 04, 2002 - 02:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Good post Annie. I agree that Roddy will be going into overdrive in an attempt to shore up his crumbling alliance. I also believe that Roddy feels the need to be in control of everything happening. This may very well be his undoing. If he gets into a another position of power he will revert to bullying yet again.

He has shown his ability to use charm and finesse (why some people fell for it I have no idea) but that facade may have slipped.

Josh is the hot potato right now. Nobody wants to be aligned with him for long in case they get burned. He's been foolish in divulging confidences. He also overplayed his hand being "offended" by Gerry. That was just bizarre.

I have a feeling that Lisa will naturally gravitate towards Dani's group once Eric is gone. She seems to have a better grasp of negotiating than Chiara in that when Chiara discussed using her POV she cautioned Chiara against threatening Gerry to "never again go after the couples."

Chiara and Roddy remain a power of two. Chiara really doesn't play the game except to gather info and bring it back to Roddy so he can tell her what to do.

Gerry is looking for a strong alliance. He has several fragile "deals" in the works but nothing solid.

Dani/Jason/Marc have the strongest alliance in the house. Dani seems to have made "exclusive arrangements" with both of them. i.e. "don't tell Jason." "Don't tell Marc." She's playing better than Roddy right now but will find herself a target if she doesn't lower her profile.

Gouraphik

Sunday, August 04, 2002 - 02:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I've been wracking my brain for a succinct term to describe Roddy's ability to manipulate those in his presence. I think what he emits is a "Reality Distortion Field". That's what Apple employees called it when Steve Jobs used similar Jedi mind tricks on them.

Regarding Chiara...she's not stupid, but she is a bit boy-crazy and a chronic blabbermouth. Roddy's Reality Distortion Field only amplifies these tendencies. The same goes for Lisa, Eric, Josh...hell, the whole house! Even Danielle could be swayed if Roddy appealed more to her ambition and her greed instead of complementing her on her looks, strength, or competence as a mother.

He's a dangerous dude, that Roddy. I say, send him packing, ASAP, before he gets a chance to reconstitute himself, with nary a scratch on his rugged chinny-chin-chin, a la the T-1000 in "Terminator 2". Mark my words...he'll be baaaaack (albeit without the Austrian accent :))