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If they keep this speed up, we could all be done with this by Sunday.

Then we can get on to spending our time on more highbrow cultural events, like watchingDeath Race.

Big Brother

When we picked up again onSunday nightthe houseguests gradually dropped until it was only Dan and Ollie left.

I have read the conspiracy theories that the producers are giving Dan insider information to help him win.

Whats the worst that can happen, you have to take a sweater off?

You cant always put them on!

Hell,Iput on snow pants before I watch an HOH competition at home.

Hes thrown challenges so no one gives the obligatory youre a physical threat!

rationale, and hes been likable to everyone, careful to let others make waves.

But he pushed it too far this week.

Dan then, without bidding, offered to protect someone else that Ollie requested.

When Ollie came up with no one else, Danforcedhim to pick someone, Michelle.

What the hell kind of deal was that?

doesnt make it any more appetizing.

He doesnt seem to have taken it off yet, and Memphis was disgusted by such whippery.

At this point, I thought maybe Dans plan could work.

Memphis was nervous about being a pawn, and Renny was nervous about Dans complicated plan.

But he appeased her the way he appeased Memphis by offering her an alliance name!

I wonder if that works in the business world, too.

And if he still plays hardball, perhaps Ill make us matching Bad Boyz satin jackets.

How could he resist?

Dan showed moments of self-doubt, talking to himself about the possible pitfalls of his strategy.

The problem is, when he gets too much time to plan his speeches, they make no sense.

Take this quote of his when nominating Jerry: I equate it to football.

You took a shot at me in the game, I respect that, thats part of the game.

This is just me getting a first down.

But a first down for Dan does not mean game over for Jerry.

Just as with Memphis, Dans alliance still had the votes to keep her in.

No, Michelle, you put a unitard on it.

Then, and only then, is it time to work her way up to magnets.)

And shes even like a friend, and shes still a bitch.

Hey, what are friends for, if not to call you a hostile bitch?

Dan ultimately did put up Michelle, but did so in a nonsensical way.

But as Renny accurately said, You honestly think that was all necessary?

NEXT: Ollie, Ollie, oxen free?

Why do people still consider this oath a valid currency?

What does it really mean in the context of a goofy reality show?

Thats a schoolyard promise; if you buy that, you have to buy crossies as its legitimate antidote.

What reputation was being sullied?

Well, at least America knew where he stood when it came to turning his hat sideways.

And not even Dan can take that away from him!

This has been used so often that it doesnt mean anything anymore.

Its theBig Brotherequivalent of saying, Ive had enough of those Washington insider fatcats!

She was so sure Dan was Americas player, and was surprised when Julie said he wasnt.

(Oh my God, then hes crazy, she said, in a brilliant pot/kettle retort.)

Though to her credit, it was a little misleading of Julie.

Then there was the rapid-fire HOH competition, Future Headlines, which was a nail-biter.

It looked like Jerry had it in the bag before a last-minute rally and tiebreaker victory by Keesha.

Boy, Keesha is a very attractive woman, but someone should tell that to her facial expressions.

Ollie was bounced, 3-0, and walked out of the house without hugging anybody.

Hey, join the club.

Yes, and remember Ollie, what goes around, comes a frown!

And now there are five: a strong alliance of four (one half Renegades!)

This may be it for him, however.

What do you think?

Is Jerry really the stealthiest player out there?

Does Dan have a chance in hell of winning?