Big Brother

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It started painlessly enough.

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It wasnt enough, and Ovi was voted out.

He was voted out but he still remains, kind of.

(Though not likely, based on his performance so far.)

Its a full house again.

But we can make some predictions.

So: This is theBig BrotherPower Ranking: Five players whove made moves good and bad.

Some are poised for domination (perhaps).

Others seem condemned soon enough to the block.

All are in thrall to the household forces of turbulence and caprice that make this a white-knuckle social experiment.

As our host Julie Chen is always reminding us: Expect the unexpected.

It may not last, but for the time being, Jacks in charge of the place.

He may go further than anyone expected.

Christie

Head of Household is not merely an honorary title.

On these grounds, I doubt shes long for the game.

Housekeeping

Are you bitches conspiring against me?

You know what they say about paranoia: youre not paranoid if people really are out to get you.

But what if theyre only out to get you because you insist on accusing them of conspiracy?

David cant do anything at the moment.

But could conflict interfere with Jacksons game?

Whens Jack going to cave and follow suit?