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timo maas movThursday, July 19, 2007
Dick/Jen
I'm so confused when it comes to Jen and, to a lesser extent, Dick. I've been up and listening to them talk in the BY since 4:00 AM and everytime they have these kinds of conversations, it confuses my feelings about them even more. Sometimes I believe Dick and Jen could really rule this house if they teamed up together. At other times, I think there's no way in hell.
I've found that, for the most part, across the BB internet world there are Dick fans and there are Jen fans. Nobody else in that house really has any fans like the two of them do. Jen and Dick are alike in so many ways that it's kinda weird. Both of them them have this 'I don't care' way about them that comes off as condescending. Dick sees that in Jen and talks/preaches to her about it which rubs me the wrong way when he goes on and on about it.
On the one hand, there's Dick saying he is who he is and eff everybody else. Then there's Dick telling Jen how he thinks she should be acting in the house. There's Jen saying that she's not really shallow and self-centered like this in the real world (which I don't believe). She says she's insecure (probably true) and a jealous person (seems to be true) and that's why she's like the way she is. But even though Jen is possibly making herself look bad in the house, why is it of any concern to Dick? And why should she change her behavior for Dick?
A big difference I see between them is empathy. Dick seems more empathetic to the others in the house and out of the house while Jen seems to lack all empathy for anybody. The few attempts at empathy I've seen from Jen come across as empty, forced, emotionless. Dick is an emotional guy and has been seen crying occasionally (for whatever reason) yet says he never cries outside the house.
I'm confusing myself even more by writing all of this and doubt it probably makes any sense! But in a weird way, I see Dick and Jen completing each other in the house. There's this weird respect and rivalry between them that's interesting to watch. I just don't know what more to think right now. Do any of you find this Jen/Dick thing weird?
On to something that makes more sense. And that would be Rob & Trevor's latest podcast (#110) over at RFF Radio. So when you have a little downtime today, have a listen to them. Don't forget your headphones because of the NSFW language.
So we have a live vote tonight. I like that it's so early in the season. Who do you think is going and who do you think is voting for who? Maybe more importantly, who do you want to win the next HOH tonight?
Don't forget the liveblogging here tonight at 8:00 PM/7:00 PM CT! And please forgive me for my rambling Dick/Jen thoughts. 
Posted by HamsterDame at July 19, 2007 05:31 AM
Comments
I totally agree HD about the ED/Jen thing! I was thinking that yesterday, about them teaming up, they would definitely be a force to be reckoned with, like Janie and Howie:)
However, I do see them both extremely egotistical outside of the house. I've thought Jen to be insecure all along, why else would she be this way.
I'm excited for the show tonight and I hope that either Daniele or Jameka wins the HOH. I think that either of those girls could spin the house around.
Posted by: KylainTx at July 19, 2007 06:38 AM
Hey HD. You put into words what I have been thinking about these 2 players.
People seem to feel strongly about both of them - either you like them or they irk you.
I find them both flawed, complicated, hard to pin down and impossible not to watch.
Dick obviously has a softer side, he is emotional, he acknowledges other people, he stops and listens to them. He even feels protective of many of the HGs.