And The Winner Is.........

Dick Donato gets the "W" after a five to two vote by the jurers. It was interesting to see how each member of the jury came to their decision. With only Jameka and Jen voting against Dick the others almost commended Dick's game tactics, few of them realizing that he carried two players for most the game. The Jury recieved a second surprise with the revealing of "America's Player". This Twist to the game threw many curve balls Eric's way. As he was announced to the Jury he seemed somewhat sqeemish and even whispered to Jessica that he would explain everything later. Not a bad finish to a humorous and slightly intense season 8.
For those who wanted to see Danielle win the votes, could her father's win be sending out the wrong message? While most of the people who view the show are most likely old enough to know morally right from wrong, could the fact that Dick's insane behavior, damaging verbal assualts and thoughtful mind games that got him the win be sending the younger viewers and perhaps others the view that society no longer considers this behavior unsporting? I understand that it was a game, made for more interesting television and most likely boosted ratings for the show but its something to think about. While the people who got the final say were the ones who put up with his antics and maybe at times abusive attitude all summer they, the jury, voted for his overall win. Perhaps the most mentally strong ( maybe not stable) competitor was crowned rightfully. Congratulations to the victor.

Zach Is out!

Thursday nights episode brought about round three of the HoH competition and the defeat of Zach by "Evil" Dick winning in a battle of wits (bummer). The Donatos are your final two competitors, but who deserves to win overall? With Dick's brutal tactics controlling the game almost since day one, and Daniele winning several competitions throughout which one really deserves the win?

I dont really see the jury voting for Dick. Either way I'm sure the grand prize will be shared between the two and the greatest prize of all.......Being reunited with your long lost daughter and mending a tattered relationship (blah blah blah).