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(S11E15) On Sunday we saw Lydia and Russell nominated for eviction from the Big Brother 11 house. I'm a bit torn between the two. You see, if Lydia goes, great looks like this one above will be over. She's all but summoning the ghost of a twisted tattooed Lucille Ball. Lydia has intriguing good looks, but she's also a chameleon running the gamut in appearance from Betty Boop to punk rocker. She's not my favorite hamster in the house, but I enjoy seeing what look she'll come up with next. On the other hand, Russell never does much with either his hair or his make-up.

(S11E14) Well, the power was up for grabs in the Big Brother 11 house on Thursday, and Chima not only snagged it, but she's relishing it. I have a feeling she's not going to be happy relinquishing it when the time comes. She's Queen Bee! She's the woman with power! A woman should win this game! Unite, gals! Burn your bras; join the revolution. But will she go as far as losing Jessie as an ally? Read on.

(S11E13) After watching a man in a banana suit get evicted last week on Big Brother 11, it was a welcome sight to see Russell neatly dressed in a sport coat. But then there's Lydia. No, she wore neither a banana suit nor a sport coat. It wasn't what she was wearing at all. It was her face. For reasons known only to herself, she painted a black make-up stripe across her eyes. It was sort of raccoonish, quasi-Lone Ranger. It was just a tad odd, but Lydia isn't your normal gal next door anyway.

(S11E12) This week in the Big Brother 11 house, it's all about fractioning the factions. As is typical, it's already a house divided. So, for fun ... let's divide it twice more! Oh, heck. Go for thrice-divided. Even with a scorecard, it's hard to tell who's on first. Therefore, I think we need advanced mathematical equations. The show is often about lying and backstabbing, but it's generally a bit more predictable than this. This time we're talking crossing party lines.

(S11E11) When we last left our Big Brother 11 hamsters, they were vying for head of household in a twisted graduation-themed masochistic amusement ride scenario. Why graduation? Well, it's the end of the cliques, and they're all solo players in the game. Folks like Natalie are feeling very vulnerable. After all, what game has that girl got other than being Jessie's pit bull? Jeff has his worries, too. While being a part of the athlete clique, he never really was a part of the group. We're finally into some strategy other than the bullies with a head-start advantage ruling the game. Good.

You know you want to know. When last night's Big Brother 11 show ended, all of the houseguests were on a giant carousel getting whapped with a foam rubber diploma and getting rained upon. The television show won't show the winner until Sunday night.

Does that mean that they'll be swinging about until Sunday night? Nope! It's always over within hours and it's well over as I write this up for you. If you're the kind of person who enjoys a sneak peak at the end of the novel you're reading ... you need to read beyond the jump. If you don't like extreme spoilers, stay right on the main page of TV Squad.

(S11E10) Regrets, he may have a few, but there's no way he won't brag of his second head of household reign in the Big Brother 11 house. Julie Chen, the beloved ChenBot, might regret saying lines like "it's the banana's final appeal." That was about Casey, a man in a banana suit for the week, nominated for eviction. As much of a groaner as Julie's line was, this show certainly had a few more interesting ones.

(S11E09) I understand that we're in troubling economic times. I realize that budget cuts are affecting many companies. But really, Big Brother. We are talking the national television level here. Are there cutbacks in the creativity arena? The idea of a banana costume unrelated to anything specific is in and of itself a bit odd. But, such a cheap unisex half-costume takes the step to badly bizarre. I mean, it gives Casey yellow man-boobs. I don't blame him for being an angry banana man.

(S11E08) So, who's the head of household this week in the Big Brother 11 house? Jessie, you say? Well, as is typical for the pinheaded overly-muscled narcissist, he's not really calling the shots. He never does when he's HoH. The last time, it was Russell. This time, it's Natalie. Sure, Jessie thinks he's in charge. He thinks he's only looking out for himself in the game. But he needs to remember that his advisory staff has their own agenda.

(S11E07) This is Kevin. He's in the Big Brother 11 house. With the exception of the occasional dramatic diary room session, you might not even realize he's there. While the more outspoken folks earn both friends and enemies, Kevin just kind of oozes along beside his off-beat clique pal Lydia. He lets Lydia do confrontation. He's all but invisible amongst the more vocal characters in the house. Is it a plan? Is he the one we should watch for the win?

(S11E06) In the Big Brother 11 house, Ronnie is the boy who thought he would be king. He's the supreme gamer. He's the debate champion. He is the mega-fan who can recite the order of every eliminated house guest on the show throughout the seasons. He's in the brains clique. It's like this guy should have been declared the winner the first night and spared us the summer. I mean, no one in his shoes can screw this all to heck and back ... can they?

(S11E05) Every year, the hamsters in the Big Brother house seem to get off to a slow start. Well, it's time the backstabbing and alliances get in full gear. After all, they've been in the house for nearly two weeks now. That's long enough for the evil side of just about everyone to come out. So, does sweet and innocent Southern belle Jordan have a dark side? Read on!

(S11E04) Is it just me or does Jeff from Big Brother 11 have a real Jason Bateman thing going on? Of course, Jason Bateman has too much sense to go into the house of hamsters. But then again, this season with its high school theme could be a case of Arrested Development, right? I'm just talking in circles until we get off the main page just in case you haven't seen the show yet. Read on!

(S11E03) When we last left the new hamsters in the Big Brother 11 house, not-so-beloved returnee Jessie had automatically assumed the position of head of household. Now, I didn't want to see him return to the show. But for him to return and be in a position of power? Egads! Yes, I said "egads." It just seemed fitting for the situation. Tonight's show proved that Jessie is easily steered. You just have to handle him right ... he's not all that bright.

(S11E02) Tonight's episode of Big Brother 11 was technically the nominations show. However, in true Big Brother fashion, it was full of fodder. It was during the fodder moments that I decided that surfer dude Braden isn't quite on the same plane as most of us. He just doesn't make sense! It's kind of like he wants to be the Ben Wade of the Big Brother house with spiritual philosophical mumbo-jumbo. But in reality, I fear he's just an eye-candy space cadet.