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Big Brother is playing the classical role of psychological experimenter, probing and tinkering with the little rats in the cage. Mind games are a somewhat under-used tactic of BB, and it is pleasing to see the housemates being messed around with this week. The eviction of Maxwell was indeed a pleasant surprise to many viewers, especially those who don't aspire to be a vile, dirty, and common as muck citizen. With 'Club loaded' now comprising of just 2 members, the Makosi alliance still dominates the group, however Makosi's alliance is starting to implode!.
Mind Games - full article
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Group Dynamics: week 7
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'Club Loaded' ©2005 darkhawk76 (BBfans.com)
further points of note:
-'best pals' are no more, with Kemal decisively voting for Makosi
-the remnants of Club Loaded are now fading away into the main group, although Craig won't let go of 'his precious' Anthony !
-the 'Makosi' alliance/'Game on Gang' is much smaller in number. Now that Maxwell/Saskia have been defeated, the alliance has started to implode -with Orlaith taking the place of Kemal as Makosi's left protective flank.
-Science: still independent of the group, but looking very vulnerable if it comes to the HM's deciding if he stays this week
-Derek and Eugene have something of a mini-alliance, although Derek has been increasingly associating himself with the remaining Hm's. Eugene is somewhat of an 'easy target' as the 'boring one' for nomination rounds'8/9
In summary, we can say that because Makosi's group defeated their enemy, and they are now inevitably starting to destroy themselves. The first stage is already now complete, the 'best pals' have been split up. Makosi has allowed Orlaith - whom she voted for last week (interesting to remember), closer into her clique of 3. Will the group eventually stab Makosi in the back? It remains a distinct possibility especially if Kemal can manage to recruit a few housemates -Derek and Craig maybe? It would be ironic if Makosi is defeated by the very person (Kemal) whom she has bitched about so much these past few days.
All groups change over time, and with the level of manipulation that Big Brother is playing this year, this group is sure to develop (or is that regress?) in the remaining month.
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