Big Brother 10: Hip Hip Hooray for The Dan Plan
By cortjo73
@cortjo73 (6498)
United States
September 16, 2008 11:03pm CST
Yay Dan!
He did it! Not only did he do it, he did it unanimously! Dan won the 1st prize on Big Brother 10 and, the vote was 7 - 0! Darn straight! Dan deserved to win it! How could it go any other way? He played it the best! He beat everyone else out but Memphis and, that is because he chose to bring Memphis with him to the end! His answers to the jury were phenominal because he was honest. He didn't feed anyone BS. He told them straight out that he did whatever he had to do to get where he got in the game and, that was the best way for him to handle that. We saw how the jury reacted to Memphis' backpedaling. He was doing his best to try to cover up for any roles he played while Dan owned up to everything he did to get further in the game. Bravo Dan!
I also liked how Dan wasn't going to let Memphis talk around Jerry's question! That was brilliant! The only way he could have done that any better would have been if he would have asked Memphis to simply spill the beans about the Renegade Alliance. LOL! Well done Dan the Man!
Whew, now I can finally uncross all of my crossables and stretch out! LOL!
So, this is the end of this season's Big Brother 10: Cortjo Reports! It has been a blast! Thank you all for playing along with me!
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15 responses
@Polly1 (12644)
• United States
17 Sep 08
I thought of you when Dan won it. I knew you would be doing the happy dance. Dan did deserve to win it. I am so glad that Keesha got te $25,000 and not Jerry. If Keesha didn't get it I would have wanted Renny to get it. I did not like Jerry, he could be so nasty at times. He acted like he was Mr. Perfect, he treated a few people like crap. This season was a good one, I am looking forward to BB 11. Thanks for all the updates, its been great.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Sep 08
I wanted Renny to get the 25 grand.
But I am happy Keesha got it though.
At least Jerry or Apey didn't get it.
Now I will be lost at night.
No morwe BBAD.
Wahhhh!!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!

@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Sep 08
I was so shocked and happy. I mean after the talk i thought Dan might win but I didnt think he would get all the votes. He so deserved to win its about time someone we wanted to win won and this time we even both agreed on who it should be lol. Now we got to wait till next season that sucks but at least there are some other shows to watch till then im a House addict.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Sep 08
This is minnie actually it keeps logging me in as my dad since he logged in here on monday lol.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
17 Sep 08
Oh my gawd.
Now I am talking to myself.
WTG DAN!
Hope you get this taken care of soon girl.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!
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@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
17 Sep 08
LOL! Hey Minnie disguised as Grandpa Bob! LOL!
Dan really did deserve to win and, by a unanimous vote is just the icing on that $500,000 cake!
And, it sure is time that someone we both wanted to win won! Especially since we both agreed! LOL!
I also love House! I also like Bones. Do you watch that one? If not, you should give it a shot. It's a great show!
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@starr4all (2863)
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17 Sep 08
Did I miss something? I know I missed some episodes but did Keesha change? She was always jealous of the other girls. Did that stop and I miss it? I'm seeing the Keesha love and I don't get it!
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@starr4all (2863)
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17 Sep 08
So, it seems she got better. She was jealous of Angie. Her whole getting Angie out was because of it. Well, at least she got better. Her voice annoyed me. Oh well. I'll watch the finale on demand. But I didn't get into this season at all! This was the first time I ever didn't watch the finale (except season 1). Which is sad because I'm moving to england in November for three years and probably won't be able to watch the american version. I guess I'll have to get the updates from you!
@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
17 Sep 08
LOL! I think that Apey was the one who was always jealous of the other girls. I didn't really see that in Keesha. Could have been that I just didn't notice it but, I think you are thinking about Apey more than Keesha.
Part of what people liked about Keesha was that she was pretty genuine. She didn't tend to lie to anyone. She stuck to her alliances and never sold them down the river. As Plunk once said, she was the least hypocritical person in the house. I think he even said she was the only one that wasn't a hypocrite saying one thing and doing a completely different one.
I didn't like Keesha at first but, I ended up liking her towards the end. But, my heart belonged to Dan as far as the game goes so, he was the only one I could see, and wanted to see, win this game...after Stephen was evicted. LOL!
@capirani (2817)
• United States
18 Sep 08
I don't know about the internet overseas, but won't you still be able to get cbs.com in England and watch the episodes online?
@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
18 Sep 08
Cortjo...now what are you going to be reporting on?
I loved that Dan pulled threw with all of the votes:) He did awesome on the questions and answers part of the show. I kind of felt bad for Memphis during this time because he was digging himself deeper and deeper. I did think that April was going to vote for Memphis~ that surprised me.
Awesome season of Big Brother!

@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
18 Sep 08
I think you need to start watching the biggest looser too. Then you can keep us all up to date on that show! That is my next one to watch...but I'll be on your survivor links too.
@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
18 Sep 08
Hey Sunshine! LOL! I intend to try reporting on Survivor and The Amazing Race. LOL! But, that won't be as easy since they don't have live feeds! LOL!
I have to admit that I felt a little bad for Memphis too because he was so clueless and really just couldn't have dug himself any deeper. But, he didn't really play the game well so, what can we expect. Dan has a way with words and that came to be a big advantage for him.
It was an awesome season of BB! I loved it and can't wait until the next..whenever that may be! LOL!

@enola1692 (3323)
• United States
17 Sep 08
hey thanks I missed it last nite gouse was on an yes shame on me I forgot it was on which jurror won the 25 grand in the jurry house I was kind of leaning towards Jerry seeing he made it as far as he did
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@enola1692 (3323)
• United States
24 Sep 08
oh thats must be nice I had to choose between bb or house an I love house can't wait for tonites house
@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
17 Sep 08
LOL! Shame Shame! LOL!
Keesha won the $25,000. Jerry came in second place so, you wouldn't have been far off.
I am lucky because I have a dual tuner DVR (TiVo) so, I was able to record both House and BB last night! I love House! And Bones. Those are two of my favorite shows.

@Reesers (1387)
• United States
17 Sep 08
WAY TO GO DAN!!!
I'm thrilled he won. And by a 7-0 vote! Fanfreakingtastic!
As you know, I wasn't sure about which way Libra would vote. But as I watched her during the Q&A bit, I said he's got her. Dan has her vote. She's always been on of those who kept saying it's just a game. That's all it is and it goes to the one who played it the best. And I knew he had Jerry when he put his key in and said he was giving it to the one who was the kindest to him. You could tell that Memphis was totally screwed.
I thought it was funny when Dan and Memphis would look at each other when one of their secrets came out, like taking Michelle on the trip. Or the alliance Memphis had with Michelle. They seem to revolve around Michelle, don't they? LOL...it was just funny to see their face but they seem cool with it.
The only thing I don't like about the Big Brother finales is that an hour just doesn't seem long enough. They announce the winner and then they don't even talk to them. It's like the winner is Dan! Thanks for watching and see you next season! Sometimes it seems like it's a lot to pack into an hour.
I'd also like to see how April's dignity is holding up now that she's out of the house. Some of these houseguests are in for a big surprise! LOL
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@capirani (2817)
• United States
18 Sep 08
I totally agree that an hour isn't long enough. They need to spend more time with little snippets of things that happened, talking to everyone, letting us see reactions to what the first evictees tell them about things that happened...more calling them out on the carpet about how they behaved....yeh...a lot more than an hour is needed.
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@patgalca (18481)
• Orangeville, Ontario
17 Sep 08
Was there any doubt? I knew that jury would recognize Dan as being a great player of the BB game. It was the best season ever. I think it's the first time someone won who I wanted to win... well, maybe not the first, but the first who won it by a landslide that was, I think predictable.
Though I voted for Renny for favourite juror, I am glad Keesha got it (she was my second choice). As my daughter said, that'll show April who thought she was just so much darn better and prettier than Keesha. Ugh, puleeeze!
Anyway, this was the best season yet. I can hardly wait for the next one. Hope it has some more interesting twists (there weren't really any this year - maybe that's what made it so good, it was all game).
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@patgalca (18481)
• Orangeville, Ontario
17 Sep 08
Yes, I was rooting for Dan (and Keesha) right from the beginning.
As for Memphis winning POV's when needed, remember Dan had to actually HAND him one. Dan was winning and was stalling hoping Memphis would finally get to the end before Keesha who was close on his heels. So Memphis wasn't all that great there either.
@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
17 Sep 08
I didn't really doubt that the jury would give it to Dan. How could they give it to Memphis. His game plan was to pick the best person to get him to the end. Hardly a game plan at all. Really, he was a less annoying version of Boogie. A coat tail rider. A hanger on. LOL! Although, Boogie did win stuff to get him where he was. All Memphis won was POV's at key moments for his own game play. So, Dan had to win and, unanimously? Of course! Go Dan!
Basically, Dan was the first one to win that I actually rooted for. I don't include the winners where, they were the lesser of 2 evils at the end so I was fine with them winning. They don't count in my mind because I didn't root for them the entire season long. Dan has had me since practically the beginning and, the only person who I would have rooted for over him was Stephen.
It could be that the lack of twists this season made it a good one because it was all game.
I love that Keesha won it and Apey didn't! Heck yea! Guess what Apey...people didn't like you. Even as annoying as Keesha's laugh and voice were, we still liked her better than you! LOL!

@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
18 Sep 08
How exciting it was too. I loved it! I loved Dan! Him and Bryan! I was glad that they didn’t give it to Memphis- I mean I wouldn’t have been mad- but Dan really deserved it! Yeah Dan!
I loved that he told it like it was too- and that he spoke up about Memphis too! Memphis was trying to play all innocent… Didn’t work- they gave it to who deserved it!
Tell me do you watch Biggest Loser too- I love that show… and love to talk about it. How is the job hunting go ?? did you find a new job yet? I haven’t seen anything about that.
Thanks for all the updates and Cortjo reports.... Loved them!
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@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
18 Sep 08
LOL! I loved Stephen and Brian! That was fun to watch! LOL!
And, Dan most definitely did exactly the right thing with the jury questions!
I used to watch the Biggest Loser but, I had to cut a few shows and, that was one of them. I watch too much TV. LOL!
I have not found a job yet. My hubby actually asked me to take some time off for a little while and get some stuff done around the house so, I am just being me, not someone's employee for a little while. I don't know how long that will last though. I like to work. LOL! Thank you for asking. I was very fortunate that my hubby has us both in a position where I can take some time off and take care of some stuff around the house. I still feel a need to work. I hate not having a hand in the bills. But, I trust my hubby when he says we are fine.
Thank you again for asking and thank you so much for following my Cortjo Reports! LOL!
@awonderfullife (2893)
• United States
17 Sep 08
Yay- I agree. Congrats to Dan!
And thank you to you, Cortjo, for your diligent reporting this season!
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
17 Sep 08
Cortjo..we knew he would win..How could you doubt it after the Mole???..lol..After Brian left i wanted Dan and am so glad him and Memphis will have fun together as friends too..glad Keesha won to shove it in April's face..lol..but i was hoping if she didn't Renny would..can't see how Jerry won 2nd??? to K..
This was the best BB and glad you were here to help us!
huggs..am going to miss BBAD..lol..
@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
17 Sep 08
Hey Rosekitty! I really didn't doubt it because I couldn't imagine the jurers not being able to see that Dan did the best and played the best. So, I didn't doubt it. But, there is always a chance they could have given it to Memphis. I just didn't see that happening.
I wasn't sure who would get that $25,000. I had a feeling that it would be either Renny or Jerry. But, another myLotter told me about a BB message board they were on where everyone there was voting for Keesha to make Apey jealous. Did you see that post? That is hilarious. I was telling my hubby about it before they named the $25,000 winner and he said that it wasn't going to happen. Boy was he wrong. LOL! Never doubt a BB fan with a plan! LOL!
@Reesers (1387)
• United States
17 Sep 08
I couldn't believe Jerry got second! When Julie said his name, I thought are you serious?! It makes me wonder if the people voting didn't see all of Jerry that the rest of us saw. I was just shocked. But I'm happy that Keesha won. If it wasn't her, then I was rooting for Renny.
Did you see April hug Keesha at the end? I was like oh yeah! NOW you're all friendly with Keesha! I loved it when they called her out for saying those things about Keesha.
@capirani (2817)
• United States
18 Sep 08
I haven't really paid attention in past years to what careers the house guests had, but does anyone know if they have ever had a coach in the game before? Dan played the game like a coach would. How else would he play it?
He sized up his opponents from day one. He watched his opponents' game play. He set up his strategy based on what he had to offer against what his opponents were bringing into the game. He even mentioned that last night that he saw what the other players looked like right at the beginning and knew he had to do something different from the beginning if he was going to win. Today on the Early Show, Dan, I think, mentioned that the other players all had their melt-downs and that their inability to keep their cool under pressure was really what got them out of the house. I agree with that statement. Dan did not lose his cool in the house. He enjoyed his time in the house with the house guests. He put up with the slams and nastiness. And he played the game. He was able to keep his personal feelings separated from how he played, which the other HG's were unable to do. As much as Jerry had said early on that since he had watched all the previous seasons and had studied and was ready to play, he was not as prepared as Dan was. Dan apparently had done his homework before he ever got into the house. Before he had ever seen his opponents, he had apparently studied how the game needed to be played to win. If Dan can get his teams to play as well and study their opponents as well as he did in this game, his teams should be good at winning their games. No one really has mentioned how being a coach could help someone win BB, but apparently it worked for Dan. I think his game is one to study in the future for all those who want to win, although using the same method might not work. But the principles will...study your opponents...study the game....and do what you have to do to compensate for the qualities you don't have to help you get there.
Oh yeh, and I really liked it when Brian told the jury about how they behaved in the house...it's really too bad that more wasn't said and shown to them publically so we could see their reactions. You could tell Libra and April didn't believe what they were being told. And Ollie still needs to grow up and get over it. If you compare Dan's prepared game to Ollie's game, you can tell Ollie didn't have a clue when he went into the house what the game is all about. I still would love to be a fly on the wall when the jury house guests finally watch all the episodes. I would have loved to see Libra's, April's, and Keesha's faces if they had shown the one where Jesse caught Libra in that discussion and stirred the pot about it....to see right there all the ways she lied when she was confronted about what she said, and how she tried to turn it back on Jesse that he was eavesdropping and couldn't have heard her if he was in his bed. We all saw what happened.
Wonder if CBS would take a suggestion about holding a follow up show after each episode where all the houseguests get to watch all the taped episodes and we get to watch their reactions....
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@samijo719 (1052)
• United States
22 Sep 08
*Breathes sigh of relief* I was SO happy when he won!! I was honestly worried! I knew he had a couple locked in but the fact that he had ALL votes just goes to show you that even when they hated them they could not deny that Dan was the MAN! lol. He played such an amazing game even done to the last second by calling out Mephis in the Jury questioning. He has to take the crown for Best BB player in history, at least in my personal opinion. He undoubtly outsmarted everyone and played them all until the end. I am still so excited and happy days later!
@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
23 Sep 08
I agree! He really was the best player ever in BB history. He couldn't have done any better and, that is a fact given that he won the 1st prize unanimously. He is the first BB HG to win the 1st prize with a unanimous vote. How great is that?
And, I am with you. Even days later, I am still so pleased for Dan!
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
18 Sep 08
Hey Star Report/Brain Twin! Yea! We can finally do the
Happy Dance!!! You did an absolutely terrificly wonderful
job of reporting the whole season of BB10! It wasn't an
easy job, but you did it! You deserve a big round of
applause and congratulations from all your fans! And of
course I am your number one fan! I will miss your Star
Reports, but you still are my Brain Twin forever and ever
and if my stupid PM's would work I would send you my
real addy! I am going to try anyway! And what did you think
about Keesha getting the $25,000? She didn't even seem
that happy or maybe she just was in shock??? Beats me!
I know Michelle and Jerry weren't to please! Oh, well.
Again, I want to thank you for doing such a great job
of keeping all of us informed, especially me who kept
forgetting when to watch! Looking forward to the next
BB whenever it starts! I will be looking forward to you
and your reports! Till then my Brain Twin! Love, Opal
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@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
18 Sep 08
Hey My Biggest Fan/Brain Twin! How are you? Did you have your surgery? Was it as easy for you as it was for me? I hope so! I feared the heck out of my surgery and came out of it laughing at myself for having been so afraid. And, can I take it that you were able to watch the show despite having had surgery?
Thank you for the kind words and the applause! LOL! I had so much fun reporting on BB10! And, I look forward to it again when BB11 starts! Whenever that might be! LOL!
If you can get your PM's to work, I would love your addy.
I was ok with Keesha getting the $25,000. I would have liked to see Renny get it but, Keesha was better than Libra or Apey! LOL!
Thank you for following my reports and, I hope all is well with you and you are feeling wonderful!
Love,
Your Brain Twin/Cortjo
@leenie50 (3992)
• United States
17 Sep 08
Hey Star Reporter!!!
High five!!!! This is the best BB I have ever seen. I'm amazed and very thrilled that the vote was unanimous. The jury finally got it. Even Jerry. He was really getting on my last nerve. I'm also glad Keesha got America's vote for the money. Dan did sooooo good. I feel so proud!LoL Memphis without a doubt blew the Q and A. I think my favorite part was when the other house guests spoke up about all the bull that went on in the house. They sure put a few people in their place. Thanks for being our Star Reporter. You did a super job.
You may not be able to report on the race or survivor but we can still dish. Till then.xoxo
leenie
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@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
17 Sep 08
Hey Leenie,
High five back! Yay Dan! I was a little amazed that it was unanimous too because of the way the April was talking. Everyone else seemed to lean towards Dan. Michelle was a little bit edgy about him but, I couldn't see her voting for Memphis. But, Apey kept going on and on about how much she disliked Dan. I loved Keesha defending him. And, Renny really couldn't have been more obvious with her opinion on Memphis, throughout the season and in the final part of their Q&A session when it was just the jurers talking after their questions. Whew! But, Apey. Ugh! She had me a little worried but, not enough because she was only one vote.
I also loved that they sort of tore into each other. They were pretty cranky! LOL!
Thank you for following along with my reports and, I look forward to discussing the Race and Survivor. While it would be cool for them to have a live feed kind of thing for us to follow like BB, it is kind of good they don't! LOL! Keeping up with the live feed updates is time consuming sometimes! But, I do love it!
Till the Race and Survivor!
Cortjo

















