Eric's Parting Words
TV ClubHouse: Archives: Archive Three:
Eric's Parting Words
Bmh | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 09:17 pm     Mods you can put this somewhere else if you'd like ERIC EVICTED What was the most difficult aspect of being on BIG BROTHER? The most difficult aspect would probably be the lack of a clock: everyday life is timeless. You have to know when you should sleep, when you should wake up, when you should take a nap, when you should eat, when you should shower. It's tough to organize your day, especially when you really don't have anything to do. The high point in most of our days was, "Well, should we sunbathe right now, or should we prepare dinner? Should I nap now, or later? Did you play the game as you hoped you would, strategy-wise? Yes, I think I played a clean game. There was some minor backstabbing, but I would never do that to somebody that I didn't feel deserved it. I don't think all 12 people in the House were good-natured, and that that's going to come back to haunt them. That makes me feel a little better. What did you learn about yourself that surprised you? I learned that making friends and really trying to get to know people for who they are is a lot more important than you'd think. Listen when people talk, because when you don't, it rubs people the wrong way. It says a lot about you when you take the time to listen when people want to talk. What personality trait is most important for winning this game? Patience. You have to be patient about having idle days, because there are days when you're not doing anything. You have to keep yourself busy. You can't complain; you can't , because no one's going to help you. If you're going to be voted out of this game, you don't want to beat yourself. You want someone to have the edge on you, and you lost because they just had it that day, and you didn't. Which HouseGuest was the greatest threat to you, and why? Jason. He doesn't even know he's a threat. He's a super kid: he's down-to-earth; he's wholesome; he's honest; he's trustworthy. People enjoy being around him; he listens when you talk; he appreciates what you say. If Jason's in the finals, he beats pretty much everybody, because of the game he's played. That's what's important: you can get to the end, but you're guaranteeing yourself second place if you've backstabbed everybody and been a negative, nasty type person. What will the other HouseGuests remember you for? For being the typical bachelor-type guy: stuffing my face whenever I want to, sharing some bodily noises at interesting times, lifting weights, just being shocking. There's really nothing that I won't do if I'm persuaded. I'm not a shy person, so they're going to know me as the outgoing person who doesn't really care about what people think. What will BIG BROTHER fans remember you for? Probably as the guy that took care of Lisa's foot, the compassionate person that cares about people's well-being (again, those people that deserve it, of course). I was always the type of person who made sure that people were being safe in the House, even though it wasn't really my job there. Do you plan to keep in touch with any of the other HouseGuests after the show? I definitely plan to keep in touch with Lisa, and Roddy, definitely: he talked so much about Alaska that we've already got a trip planned. But we're going to meet in Vegas first. I'm sure I'm going to spend some time with Chiara on the outside. Marcellas: he's so close to New York City. Jason: he'll be in New York City too. Danielle too: she's a sweetheart. There really aren't too many people that I wouldn't care to ever see again. If there were two, Gerry would be one and Josh would be the other: they're not people that I would normally give the time of day on the outside. What was Josh's downfall, for you? Josh's problem is that he could not stop playing the game. He made alliances with everybody in the House, which meant that nothing you could say was trustworthy. Whatever promise he made with you, he made with everybody else, which means it's not a promise. He's been caught in several lies. I also think that he kind of made a mockery of the show when he didn't take the time to get dressed or wake up for a show, or acted like a child during the live show. I don't think the majority of the House appreciated things like that. Who do you want to win, and why? I want Lisa to win, for obvious reasons. Who do you think will win, and why? I think it would be between Marcellas and Jason. Marcellas wasn't a fan favorite or a House favorite the first week, but he has shown his true colors and he truly is a nice guy and a genuine person, and he's humble too. And that's exactly how Jason is. If it's one against the other, it's going to be a tough call. If you are the one who returns to the House, what will your first order of business be? To refamiliarize myself with everybody, which won't be hard, but it's gonna be such pandemonium when I walk back in there. We've got time to talk about strategy later. I've got to make sure I get all my hellos in. I know who the Head of Household is this week, and I know that one of the negative persons in my book, Josh or Gerry, is going to be gone. That would have been the work I would have done anyway, so I'm hoping it's someone that I would have gotten rid of, and that I can come back in and have a little more of an advantage in the House. What advice would you give to future BIG BROTHER HouseGuests? Be yourself. It's such a cliché, but it goes a long way. The minute you compromise that, people will label you as a not-so-nice person. You'll never win the game; you never enjoy yourself either. Be true to yourself, and be ready for anything. You have to be patient with the game. The minute you let the game get the best of you, other people will say, "This person needs to go, not because we want them to go, but the game is getting the best of them and |
Bmh | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 09:35 pm     bump..no-one cares about poor Eric..lol |
Maris | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 09:38 pm     Not true, not true, not true. We just dont want him back in the house but we will kiss his picture. |
Curlyq | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 09:46 pm     I'm just wondering what made Eric say Marcellas was not a fan favorite the first week. How would he know? Are they giving the evictees this information as they leave? I thought they were being kept in the dark about everything. |
Jhezzie | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 09:49 pm     "There really aren't too many people that I wouldn't care to ever see again. If there were two, Gerry would be one and Josh would be the other: they're not people that I would normally give the time of day on the outside." How high and mighty of him. Funny thing is, none of these people would cross the street for each other if they hadn't met here, lol. |
Caliogirl | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 10:40 pm     I didn't really think much about Eric in the house -- he was sort of an 'accessory'. Roddy's best buddy, Lisa's Man etc. But I really liked what he had to say for the most part. Well said Eric. |
Nermal | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 11:26 pm     Won't Eric be surprised when he finds out his best bud Roddy invited his arch-enemy Josh to come out to Vegas early and hang out with them because Rod loves Josh so much. hahaha |
Bmh | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 11:28 pm     lol Nermal...Roddy is really a middle man..who does he side with Josh or Eric..who is more important to him..Eric hates Josh..and Josh will hate Eric when he figures out that Eric hates him!..what a predicament Roddy is in |
Nermal | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 11:40 pm     You may be right, Bmh. I didn't understand Roddy's comments about having no sex drive even though he sleeping with a barely clothed beautiful woman. After watching all these love fests today between Roddy and Josh, I was beginning to think he has no problem controlling himself with Chiara because he has the wrong bed partner. lol |
Muse | Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 11:47 pm     Hmmm. I found Eric's exit interview a lot more interesting than those from other three evicted HGs. I sort of wonder if he thinks that Josh voted for him, rather than Jason. Looks like Gerry will be number one on Eric's hit list if he returns. |
Wcv63 | Sunday, August 11, 2002 - 12:33 am     I agree Muse. His interview was interesting and showed us more of where he thinks the game is going. However, he was a shadow in the house and had as much substance. |
Earthmother | Sunday, August 11, 2002 - 12:47 am     I'm wondering why he doesn't get it. He says you have to be true and honest and trustworthy (you're gone!!!) You can't be a not so nice person like Josh and Gerry (but you are gone and they are not)..Maybe if you played the game you'd be there. HEY ERIC, what about not trusting everyone and working a little strategy for yourself, cuz bottom line YOU ARE GONE!! I sure hope this guy doesn't come back. |
Wendo | Sunday, August 11, 2002 - 03:11 am     Earthmother, LOL! |
Shan | Sunday, August 11, 2002 - 05:46 am     I thought it was funny when he said that he is glad to see that either Josh or Gerry will be gone this week, don't be so sure about that!! |
Gabmeister | Sunday, August 11, 2002 - 05:51 am     bump..........his *ss right outta Dodge! |
Corriecat | Sunday, August 11, 2002 - 07:00 am     It would be great to see the evicted housguests meeting up with the ones who are sequestered each week. They could have a dinner for them all right after the live show and encourage them to talk about the house and the other houseguests and let us watch. I don't care if talking gives the person going back in an advantage. I think they are at a disadvantage anyway because the others in the house are going to target them right away. I would love to hear the comments and see the looks on their faces as they see who is joining them. |
Fuzzybear | Sunday, August 11, 2002 - 09:34 am     I guess in studio he got to watch HOH. I think he knows too much...whats the point of sequestering if they know fan and house favs and all that? Didn't seem so smitten with Lisa. He will be if she wins though. I agree with the Roddy comment...he's too in touch with his feminine side and too touchy feely with the guys...I'm calling bi. Nothing bad or negative but that's how I see it. |
|