u/Higgsb912

I couldn't be happier with the outcome of this season. Rick Devens played an excellent game. I had read a comment in one of the posts prior to seeing the season finale, and thought it implied Taylor had won, I was not only upset that I had read a spoiler, but the thought that Devens didn't seal the deal was actually upsetting..

Devens is such a likable guy, he was earnest in his social pleasantries, calculating with his physical prowess and appeared to have his thumb on the proverbial button in this game the entire time..

I can't remember the last time I felt as invested in the outcome of a show, it was easy to root for such a likable guy, someone who's priority was bringing the money home to his family, his kids asking their father "we have to do something nice for Drew" He also was constantly referencing 'Becka' concerned about the sacrifices she was making on his behalf, and wanting nothing more than bringing home the prize to his family.

On a podcast he talked about taking a family trip to Japan, and investing the rest of the money "so we can retire early" I have no doubts he'll use the money wisely, and hopefully make sure Drew gets a small slice of the pie.

I felt compelled to express my happiness at who won this season of Big Brother, it's impossible to feel anything other than joy at seeing a good guy finally succeed at a reality t.v show, after two seasons of survivor, he certainly earned the prize

I am struck by how it feels like my cynicism is ebbing, especially considering the times we are currently in. We have given power to a president who parallels Devens in character, someone who is shameless in his pursuit of material gain, who casually and impulsively starts a war, puts little value on the lives of other, and has made it clear that he see's winning above and over anything else.

Although I understand what sub I am in, it is hard not to reflect on the circumstances we find ourselves during this season, mentions of existential threats are the topic of the day, our leaders are corrupt, signing morally binding contacts, with signatures by the immoral leaders entrusted with our future, so seeing someone like Rick Devens, take the prize in Big Brother, was more than just satisfying, more than just that feeling of relief watching the final moments of the finale, anxious and way to invested in a reality t.v show, but I was invested in the outcome, nevertheless. I literally sighed in relief, I needed the good guy to win, one less person unconcerned with the ability to fill his car with gas, provide groceries to his family, and live the American dream we were promised.

Lying in bed having had not the best week, I made some popcorn to watch Big Brother and not long into the episode, came upon the scene where Angela finds out she was America's choice, soon leaving me in hysterics.

Her absolute elation was tempered as she sat on the contraption with an unsure expression, and it was quite the shift in emotions. Her waiting for what was to come as the contraption began to slowly spin, her fear evident as she started spinning. I must say this was a comedy of errors that had me laughing harder than I have in a long time. She frantically pressed the button, and the shift in her emotional tone, from unrestrained elation, to questioning what was going to happen, her fear evident, the let down when she lands on punishment was some of the funniest authentic show of disappointment I've seen in a while, the whirling spin of her emotions, was equalled only by the absurdity of the moment , as she waited in anticipatory fear, it was certainly the best of Big Brother, and should go up there with all the other iconic moments fans appreciate the most.

Watching her reveal as the 'EGG', her disappointment still lingering as she did her best impression of someone in on the funny, but you know her fully realized acceptance of this gag was half hearted at best, going from believing she was America's sweetheart, to the egg costume extraordinaire, I wasn't quite buying that she was as cheerful as she tried to portray, she did do her best to play along, giving a half hearted performance, although she couldn't quite hide her subtle annoyance at going from top glee to borderline despair, had me in real hysterics reminding me why I've been such a long time fan.

Thanks Angela and Big Brother for a reprieve from my low mood, and reminding me in the therapeutic value of a good laugh.