Dani & Jason -- An Unlikely Pair or Not?
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Dani & Jason -- An Unlikely Pair or Not?
What555456 | Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 12:54 pm     It seems to me that Dani and Jason are two very unlikely co-conspirators. Who would have ever thought and aggressive, black mother of two from Northern California would team up so well with a young, naïve white boy from Alabama? And yet, they have. And they did so in the very first few days of being together -- even before the first TV show. Any of us who have been thrown into a group of strangers know that there are those we seem to almost instinctively connect with and those we do not. It appears this is what happened with Dani and Jason. But, why would THESE two have clicked so quickly, based only on first impressions? What drew them to each other in the first place? To me there are several things. 1. They both came into this game to play it, play it strong and to win. They did not come into it to find themselves, test themselves, hook up, have a summer long frat party or anything of that sort. They are both very focused in winning -- nothing more. Other had other agendas. Not these two. 2. Neither one wanted to participate in any romance or sexual activity in the house. Dani's marriage and family is obviously very important to her and she has done nothing to indicate anything less than total fidelity to her husband. Jason may be a virgin or he may have sued that simply to separate himself and keep himself from being distracted. Either way, outside of Gerry, these two were determined not to get involved in "that" way with anyone else. They could be safe with each other. 3. In line with the above, both have very strong and traditional family values. They understand each other well because of this. 4. Dani is a mother. Reacts like one, Functions like one. He maternal instincts are very strong. Jason is very close to his mother, but is young and somewhat naïve, and still emotionally dependent on his parents. Dani can relate to him as a parent (protection of the child). Jason reacts to this positively because he still feels a need for some parental protection -- even as he is old enough to function as an adult. 5. Their religious beliefs are similar and very important to them, even as they express them differently. Both of them place God and religion high in their life priorities. As with most African Americans, Dani undoubtedly has been impacted by a Southern Baptist tradition, even if she does not practice in that denomination. Its traditions imbue the Black community in this country. Jason comes from Alabama, a stronghold of the Southern Baptist tradition. Thus Dani and Jason speak the same religious language, an important language to both of them, even as they diverge in their practice of it. 6. They both have minds that enjoy the strategy side of things. And they seem to click in hos that strategy should be played out. Now, I am not saying they sat down, inventoried all of this and decided to become a team. What I am saying, though, is they seemed to have instinctively sized each other up quickly and found they were just comfortable with becoming a team. On any one of my list above, it may be that one HG would have been closer to Dani or Jason. But when they are all put together, it seems to me there is a reason why these two clicked so early, why they have stayed together and why they have become one of the most solid and successful teams in the three seasons of Big Brother. Just my thoughts of what I think is one of the most intriguing aspect of this season. |
Bbfanatic | Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 01:05 pm     hmmmmm..ok i just see dan as a loudmouth & jason as someone who needs a loudmouth to speak for him. |
Beegee | Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 01:07 pm     Nice analysis! I have thought something similar, but you have articulated it much better. I enjoyed reading your post. |
What555456 | Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 01:09 pm     That may be true enough, fanatic. But there were lots of loudmouths in there, as well as a few (like Lisa and Gerry) who preferred someone else speak for them. The question I have wondered about is why Dani was drawn to Jason and Jason to Dani, with very little knowledge of each other, at the very beginning. It must have been a first impression thing and a quick comfort level thing. I am simply trying to figure it out because it fascinates me that these two found each other so early and that their first impressions were so accurate that they have stayed so bonded together throughout everything. |
Mrose4243 | Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 01:09 pm     I agree totally with What555456 - I guess they are not such an 'unlikely' pair! I actually wondered why these two teamed up, and you have explained it perfectly! |
Guiltyviewer | Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 01:17 pm     What, very insightful post. Dani's DR early in the show confirmed that she had intended to seek out an undercover partnership with only ONE hg, and based her selection on how Jason expressed himself, his family values, his spiritual beliefs--he agreed not only because it was smart (again, your point that they are both their to WIN and went into the house focused on the end result) but because he felt he could trust her as well. They have maintained their allegiance to each other, with a few minor missteps along the way which they recovered from nicely (Roddy's nomination/eviction being delayed over and over despite the desire to GET HIM OUT ASAP!) If they end up as the final 2, I think their commitment to each other and their original strategy deserve all the credit. Thanks for a thoughtful post! |
Csnog | Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 01:18 pm     It seems even BB cameras didn't see and tape their alliance. I would like that to be one of their first questions when they get out. |
Surini | Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 01:18 pm     I've been interested in what brought those two together too and what keeps them so strong in their commitment to each other...nice analysis as Beegee said and well said. |
Avrey258 | Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 01:28 pm     I wish I could remember what week it was that their alliance was exposed on the T.V. show.I never, ever read anything about it in the live feeds before that T.V. show where they showed that Dani and Jason had an alliance and that they played cards once in a while at night to discuss strategy and pretty much avoided each other during the day. I believe that they were already a few weeks into the show, which surprised me also that even Big Brother seemed to be oblivious to it. |
Romans8_1 | Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 01:37 pm     Nicely put What5. I agree and have came to the same conclusion. Dani had already pre-planned to form and alliance of 2. (we have found that more than 2 is too hard to conceil). I think Jason had also planned on picking one. Neither one of them were overly agressive in the beginning so that might also have put both at ease with one another. I think they had to make a quick assessment on the trust factor. Since Neither were part of the original 6 (from the first night), they probably didn't fit in right away with them and that would have narrowed the field down to 5 (for each) to choose from. Marcellas/Lori was on the block right away and that narrowed the field down even more. When you take into consideration the alliance of 6 and the nomination, then you realize that Dani and Jason were practically thrown together in an alliance by the house. The alliance of 6 virtually created the alliance that will go to the final 2. As well as the points I have outlined here, all the other points that What5 laid out also made this inevitable. There may be Jason-<detractors> and Dani-<detractors> , but let's face it, they are still there and the odds of them in the final 2 are 66% and the odds of at least one of them in the final 2 is 100%. I'll take those odds any day of the week. (c) |
Whit4you | Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 03:06 pm     Well the reason they ended up in an alliance to me is very clear.... remember the 6 pack? Those two were not included... Marc was the 6 packs target... Amy and Gerry were both quickly replaced with other non six packers. This left Dani and Jason hanging in the wind as the only two NOT in an alliance sooooo they paired up... |
Romans8_1 | Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 03:13 pm     Great thought Whit... I wish I had thought of that. |
Wcv63 | Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 03:37 pm     What555, wonderful and insightful post. I think all of those reasons and the one Whit threw into the mix, are some of the reasons they were drawn to each other. I believe the strongest part of their alliance is their faith. With Dani's father being a minister and Jason's religion being so obviously a guiding factor in his life, that they both naturally gravitated toward each other. |
Wendo | Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 03:51 pm     In addition, they both probably felt that they would be "sacrificial lambs", likely to be evicted. So, they needed to do SOMETHING to keep themselves in the house. |
Bkmac | Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 06:46 pm     Great analysis! I think you touched on everything- I really think the faith issue and the not-sexually-threatening issue were the 2 biggest factors. Sometimes there is just an untangible X factor as well that draws two seemingly differant people together. Amy and Marcellus are another pair that illustrate the X factor pretty well! |
Zachsmom | Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 06:48 pm     I think they formed an alliance because no one asked them to be in one..so they formed their own "secret" one..I seem to remember her commenting to Jason that no-one had asked her to join with them..and asked Jason if anyone asked him..he said no.. |
Bkmac | Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 07:03 pm     That was probably a big part of the draw zachsmom, but it wouldn't have been glue to hold them together. We saw other alliances rise and fall- the original 6 collapsed almost immediatly afterall when Josh and Roddy tried to regroup who the 6 were. We saw the others who were at one time aligned with Josh turn on him, we saw Chiarra nominate Roddy, Lisa voted Amy back in over Eric, Marcellus eventually turned on Amy... yet Jason and Dani actually stuck with their plan and supported eachother QUIETLY yet completely along the journey. I don't know if that gets them in the final 2- I suspect next HOH may go Lisa's way; but it certainly did work them into the top 3. |
Missy2 | Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 09:28 pm     GREAT post What555456! |
Duchess | Saturday, September 14, 2002 - 09:38 pm     I think they had a mutual admiration going on based on respect, similar moral and religious beliefs and trust. They were both content to remain in the background while the rest tried to outdo each other with outrageous behaviors, attempting to be the center of attention. They have observed the houseguests and somehow gravitated toward each other. Kind of when you are in a seminar where you seek out the person that mirrors your moves and you think, this is someone I have something in common with. As What said, their focus has a quiet intensity and seriousness to it that protected them from distractions. I also believe that they both recognize the importance of being discreet without having to discuss it, they knew their thoughts are in sync merely through their non verbal communication. |
Mrdisguise | Sunday, September 15, 2002 - 07:03 am     Josh did tell Jason about the alliance. Jason told Danielle that Josh told him about the alliance and their goal to vote out Marcellas. Later, Roddy talked to Jason about the alliance and told him that he wanted Jason to be part of the alliance. So Jason was considered part of the Roddy alliance even though he already had an alliance with Danielle. So Eric and Roddy were surprised when Eric was voted out because they thought Jason was on their side. |
Macattacker | Sunday, September 15, 2002 - 07:15 am     Dani's pick of Jason (based primarily on the FAITH issue initially) so early has turned out to be borderline genius (maybe just pure luck)because: (1) She has been able, for the most part, to control him (2) She got a Male Mole so she could play the Female Mole (thereby having a pulse on the entire house) (3) She was able to be her natural aggressive self while having a passive partner to bounce ideas off of and keep her lethal confidence (4) She got a Colby type whereas I submit she won't be in the end (IF she wins next HOH) (5) She got someone who knows how to keep their mouth shut (something not really known early. Of course, Christians are taught not to judge...so a "grin and bear it" attitude comes with the territory. |
Ark | Sunday, September 15, 2002 - 01:25 pm     From the LF, Jason was just talking about his alliance with Dani. He is so glad that he never waivered...was always true. They asked him early in the game why did you align with Danielle? He said he just liked her, really trusted her from the start and felt a bond and went with it. (PP...talking too fast) They asked if it was the religious connection. He said no, it wasn't that....he just felt connected to her before and all that came out later, finding out she was religious and her dad was a pastor, etc. |
Jan | Sunday, September 15, 2002 - 03:53 pm     very good post what. very concise and thoughtful. I agree with your analysis and with the other reasons mentioned in the other posts here. |
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