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Why, Soitenly: The Man-Troll is Ousted on 'BB4'

By Courtney Potter

Wednesday, August 06, 2003

11:43 PM PT

"I yam what I yam" declared Dana, as she got the unceremonial boot out of the "Big Brother 4" household on Wednesday night (August 6). While it's great that Dana feels no regrets, it still doesn't diminish the fact that everyone wanted the Man-Troll gone.

It's Day 33 -- the half-way point -- and as usual, we're treated to a mini-recap of what's gone on in the past 24 hours. It's not much.

Ah yes -- Julie Chen's back and she's better than ever, in a frothy orange sherbet pantsuit. What, no shoulders tonight? But we were so looking forward.

Ms. Chen reminds us that the past couple days have been a grudge match between Alison and Dana. Dana tells Jun, "I'm too honest a person to be here." If by "honest" she means "played the game utterly wrong," then she's more self-aware than I thought. She also comments that the rest of the houseguests deserve to get institutionalized. Right there with ya, girl.

Dana thinks that the "Three Amigos" -- known to the rest of the house as "The Three Stooges" -- are on her side, but she needs at least one more vote to stay on another week. Pulling Erika aside, Dana asks for help.

Jun, meanwhile, is kinda pissed -- and rightfully so. Dana keeps telling Jun that she really isn't trying to sway anyone against her. Jun wonders if Dana has hit her head. However, it's obvious that Jun is trying to play everyone too. What she's got her string bikini in a knot over, I'll never know.

Alison, as the outgoing Head of Household, tries to strike a deal with the Three Stooges and openly admits to playing both sides of the field. (No, not that way, you perv.)

"I'll shoot myself in the face and go home if Dana stays," she tells boy toy Nathan. Now there's an ultimatum for you.

Back "live" at the BB4 studios, Sherbet Chen still doesn't give a hoot but asks how the houseguests are anyway. Everyone laughs at Alison when Julie brings up the flirting issue. Her boyfriend Donny must have something to say about that. Alison says he knows that this is just a game. The laughter continues.

After the break, we're bequeathed some vignettes featuring Dana's cousin Lisa and Jun's baby brother Danny. If you thought Dana's voice was annoying, you ain't heard nothin' yet. Anyway, she believes that Alison shouldn't mess with Dana. Maybe Dana's got "connections," if ya know what I mean.

Danny notes that Jun's parents aren't watching the show. They are embarrassed because Jun's been wearing so little clothing lately. See -- and you thought we here at Zap2it have been overly harsh about Jun's critically small bikinis. In other news, Danny seems to think that Jun will go for Justin once Dana's out of the picture. Just say no, Jun.

Ms. Chen meets with outgoing HoH Alison and again pretends to care about what's going on. Alison readily admits that she's been using Nathan like a toy, and that -- like my old Care Bear doll from 3rd grade -- she's now giving him to the proverbial Goodwill. Poor Nathan. At least she's not questioning his sexuality.

Alison also reveals that she's been reading the Bible a lot, and it helps her strategize about the game. Her pastor must be so proud -- all that scheming and flirting. Congrats.

Next, we're treated to what should've been a hilarious montage featuring the Three Stooges -- Jee, Robert and Justin. Instead, it reminds the home viewer how painfully lame the remaining exes are. They're like those annoying frat guys you'd shoo away at the weekly off-campus kegger. Justin, it seems, is Moe -- the trio's leader, while Robert is Larry and Jee is Curly.

Despite the tomfoolery, most of the other houseguests agree that the Stooges hold a lot of power.

Before revealing the vote, Julie asks each nominee for a few words. Dana is cool and collected as she thanks her friends and family for the support. Jun, however, stays true to her Diva roots by asking to stick around since she thrives on drama. And cooking. And small stringed bikinis. And her ego.

Now, let's get to brass tacks. Blah blah you-only-have-a-minute-to-leave cakes.

By a vote of 6 to 0, The Man-Troll is ousted from the Big Brother household. Absolutely no one is surprised. Dana wastes little time getting to the front door and offers a quick hug to everyone (even Alison) and a quick smooch to Justin.

Once situated inside the studio with Ms. Chen, Dana says it doesn't surprise her that Justin (and the Stooges) voted against her. She claims to have told them to go with the rest of the house so she could leave with some "dignity." When Julie calls her on the "campaigning" she was doing with Jerika (the mighty Jack/Erika duo), Dana claims it was only to find out where she stood and not to sway anyone against Jun.

In the video equivalent to a collection of high school yearbook signatures, Jack tells Dana he likes her "sassy spirit." "Justin hearts Dana 4EVA." Alison adds "I didn't have any classes with you, but you seem like a nice girl. You have many beautiful qualities. Let's hang out over the summer, kay? K.I.T.!"

Lying rules.

On a sad note, it seems that no one came to see Dana tonight. Not even a uniformed Army Ranger. Poor sweet Man-Troll ... I hope she's not too broken up.

In the most anticlimactic HoH competition yet, the remaining houseguests (sans Alison) must answer questions about the booted-off players based on answers they gave on a pre-show questionnaire. It takes all of about two minutes, and Justin comes out victorious. Seems he knew that Alison's favorite animal is the elephant, because "it's the true king of the jungle." They must've voted the lion out recently.

So ... Justin is the new Head of Household, which bodes well for the Stooges. What about the remaining members of the original Eight? Alison and Nathan are on the skids, and Jerika might surprise everyone.

If the planets align, things could get remotely interesting.

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