GPOV: What would you have done?
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GPOV: What would you have done?
Blossumtree | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 08:37 pm     ok. a lot of people have stated that marcellus was stupid for not using it to save himself. my question is this: if you were as close to amy as he was and you had gpov would you have used it to save yourself?? personally, i don't think i could have without feeling like a giant a*s but I would have at least talked to her about it, and ran through the scenarios with her before i made the decision. |
Ark | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 08:41 pm     I would like to think that I would have done exactly like Marci did but I really think that I would have been an a$$ and taken myself off the block. |
Minkster1973 | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 08:41 pm     Amy had nothing to with why he didn't use the GPOV. He assumed she was the one that was leaving tonight because he kept telling her that he was sorry. He thought he could beat her. He got cocky and over-confident and was then smacked in the face with Jason's "You should have used the GPOV, Marcellus, because I vote to evict you." |
Bomom | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 08:45 pm     Marcellus did not use the GPV because he was so arrogant that he thought he would never be voted out. He considered himself to be morally and intellectually superior to Amy and once again he used her to grandstand on national TV. The only difference this time is that his narcissism cost him. |
Lisad | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 08:45 pm     I would have done the smart thing for myself and family and used it on myself. I think the question here should be "who would do what Marci did". Otherwise I predict this thread would be the longest thread on the board. |
Jimmer | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 08:46 pm     I think that the reason Marcellus didn't use the GPOV was that he wanted to prove that he wasn't just there because of the veto (Gerry's veto) - that he was there on his own merits. The implication that he was there because Gerry vetoed him really hurt his ego. Also he was totally played by Danni. There's lying and there's lying and Danni did it big time here to Marc. |
Kittykatt | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 08:46 pm     Marc didnt use the GPOV because his ego was much bigger then his brain, at this point in the game he should have known, you don't leave anything to chance. Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! |
Jhezzie | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 08:47 pm     Why in the heck would you be an a$$ to take yourself off the block? The whole point of this is to be there as long as possible! Marc was an IDIOT! Julie should have smacked him in the head with a frying pan. I'm thrilled with his decision, however! |
Puzzled | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 08:50 pm     I don't care why he didn't use it. I feel sorry for him. |
Bigbrotherbelle | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 08:50 pm     You would not have been able to pry that veto medal from my neck. However, I would have voted to keep Amy. I'm sure Marc would have voted to evict Amy if he vetoed himself. |
Cliotheleo | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 08:51 pm     Lisa chose to make the best game decision and vote against the best wishes of her friend Eric. Eric, whether he ever actually did it, said if forced to choose he would have done the same thing. A true friend will understand if saving yourself means hurting them, just as Amy would have understood. From the game stand point, Marcellas made the wrong decision. |
Scorpiomoon | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 08:56 pm     As much as Danielle is criticized, the one thing you have to admire her for is keeping her eye on the prize and always reminding herself that this is a game. If BB was about establishing friendships and doing things inside the house to enhance relationships outside the house and to prive what a great person you are, then Marcellas did a noble thing. But the idea is to win the game. I would have used the GPOV because it would have been the smart and realistic thing to do. |
Kittykatt | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 08:56 pm     (puzzled) Let me ask you a question, How can you feel sorry for somebody like Marc that went around making fun of everybody not to mention how he totally treated Gerry in the worst way. If you ask me he got what he deserved! |
Betty | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 08:57 pm     Saved myself and voted against Lisa. M's ego sent him packing. |
Scorpiomoon | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 09:01 pm     Betty: You are so right! |
Eden | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 09:13 pm     Frankly, I think Amy was shocked Marcellas was stupid enough not to use the GPOV! Did you hear him talking to her all week about how angry and betrayed he felt to be on the block, all the while SHE is on the block TOO! What EGO! It is unfortunate that Marcellas came into the house not to win the money but to prove what a superior human being he is. He failed at both! He just came off looking like the ULTIMATE MAROON! |
Wendo | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 09:28 pm     MMM, gee, a tough question...HELLO! I would've saved my own a$$ in a heartbeat. Mar got caught up in his own ego. Heck, the guy didn't even fully pack! He thought he was safe...too bad. As to Dani betraying Mar and playing him and all that...It's a game. He betrayed her weeks ago, she didn't owe him anything. They're not there to make "long lasting relationships", they're there to win a half million dollars. So far, only Dani and Ja have been the only ones to stay on track. (Lisa a little, but only because Dani clued her in after Eric was booted. Before that, she was on Blind Date. LOL!) |
Jaysgal | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 09:28 pm     The problem with Marcellas' argument is that if he was really trying to be selfless, at least he would have used it to save his supposed friend. And the fact that he didn't do that either showed that he was not being honest. What was probably running in his mind was, "for the good of the house, Amy must go". :roll: If the house really wanted her out, they would have gotten rid of her since. Anyway, I think that this whole twist of a returning houseguest really skewed the game and made it unfair. But such is life, it seems. Now Marcellas feels relieved of the obligation to give back, for to whom much is given, much is expected. |
Suitsmefine | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 09:31 pm     To begin with, Amy was ready to go , she has said MANY TIMES that she was NOT there for the game (what the h*LL She was there for, I do not know), but I can say with absolutely NO DOUBT that if I were in Marc's shoes tonight I would have used it , smiled, and Tried like h*ll to win HOH....then smiled again right at Dani and Jason, say what you may , but Dani and Jason have made quite the team, right under everyones noses...It is a GAME and everyone still standing IS PLAYING!!! Marc, just trusted too much, and as in any game , you play your own hand not everyone elses....If in fact you make a friend in "the pit of vipers and jackels ", you deal with that After the game... |
Wrat1010 | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 09:38 pm     I disagree Jaysgal. In the previous round Amy was told that if she vetoed Roddy then she would be voted out. And it stands to reason that if Marcellas had vetoed himself, then Amy would be voted out. Marcellas chose not to use the veto because he didn't want to be the one that caused Amy to be voted out. But he didn't want to save her either. And he didn't want to be responsible for Lisa going on the block either. This is what I inferred from his veto speech. I don't agree that he made the right decision. But I do agree that he was being selfless. He had power to change the nominations and to change who was going to be voted out and he chose not to use that power. |
Woodpecke® | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 09:42 pm     99 out of 100 people would have used The Golden Veto to save themselves. Let me amend that. 999,999 people out of 1,000,000 would have used the Golden Veto to save themselves. |
Ericka1012 | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 09:44 pm     Of course I would have used it...this is someone that has sat there in that house and seen the decoy go and the one that was suppose to go stay...he watched Roddy do it over and over again...he watched Josh wiggle out of the eviction when Marcy put him up...You know all that sugar, coffee, PB&B must have made him go stupid...or did a boulder fall on his head at some point and the live feed posters...forgot to mention it...WHY WHY would you trust your fate to any of the group left...besides he had a win win situation even if Jason put up Lisa to replace him...it didn't matter who left he has someone in his corner...and he had a chance at winning HOH this week...the only way he could lose is DO WHAT HE DID... I don't feel sorry for him....infact I cheered when he did it...and I saluted Gerry when Marcy took the walk of shame...FOR STUPIDITY |
Ryn | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 09:47 pm     I would have talked to Amy before the Veto comp - and said - Amy, if I win it I am saving myself, if you choose to do the same I will understand. plain and simple. |
Cliotheleo | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 09:47 pm     Well, regardless of what a poor game-choice it was, I hope Marcellas is somewhere right now eating a big old plate of fat, cheesy Mexican food with plenty of refried beans and rubbing it all over himself just like he was dreaming of doing last night! To Marcellas! One of the most entertaining HG's in the history of Big Brother! (even if he was a bit cruel some times) |
Eden | Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 09:49 pm     Selfless? Selfless has no place in this game, sorry. No pity for the stupid. NO tears. NONE. Call me hard hearted but Marcellas made a bonehead move. He "trusted" Danielle? Another bonehead move. It is late in the game. He's had weeks and weeks to see her clamor to save that guy. He KNEW they were tight! Still he fell on the sword, sadly not as a hero but a MORON! No check for $500,000 in a winner take all game is made out to "selfless"! Hopefully, Lisa is out NEXT! |
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