Galactimato Big Brother
I had a bunch of fun with a Big Brother simulator that I plugged a bunch of my characters into, and I wanted to make sure it got archived. I also decided to draw some pictures and add plot to accompany it. Hope you have as much fun reading it as I did making it! Note: I originally post these on Twitter, then Tumblr. There's differences between each, and this is both combined.
Week 2
In the first episode, Emil succeeded his first mission of getting Aiden nominated, but when it came to eliminating his own brother, he was simply outnumbered! How will he explain this betrayal?
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“It was actually easier than I thought it’d be?” Emil recounted. “I meeean, we’re pretty well off already–I don’t even know if I’m gonna keep the money I win–and Aiden doesn’t really have a steady place to live, sooo, I told Lorie I was thinkin’ of that. He seemed to buy it.”
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Week 2 has officially begun with 1 down and 13 remaining!
I made a couple of custom pictures for this week, and since tumblr only allows 10 images per post now, I’m going to describe some of the events in text, like now!
Week 2’s HoH contest kicks off with a game of Majority Rules!
In this game, the Houseguests stand in individual booths in the backyard. Benji Baker (just replace Julie Chen with his name when it shows up) will ask a question and they must answer it the way they think the rest of the house will respond. Those who answer with the majority advance to the next round; those who don’t are eliminated. The last Houseguest remaining becomes the new Head of Household.
Toni wins Head of Household! And now for the nomination ceremony.
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“Hey Toni, you’re a sweet kid, so I know this choice might be rough on ya,” Benji reassured, “but don’t think too hard about it. Just pick whoever!”
“Oh no, I know exactly who to pick.” Toni smiled.
“Oho~ Why don’t'cha tell us, then?”
“Okay!” Toni hovered a finger at the crowd. “I pick you,” he stopped on Mia, “annnd you!” with a mischievous twinkle in his eye, he pointed at his brother.
“WHAT?” Maxy exploded. “What gives??”
“You ate my chocolate bar!”
“It didn’t have your name on it! …After I took the wrapper off.” he admitted.
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Just as one brotherly conflict resolved, another began! Yet one question still remained…
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“Why Miaaa?” Roxie hugged the freckled nominee.
Toni folded his hands behind his back. “I don’t not like her… but she won against me in the cutest freckles contest!”
“The what?” Higgy quirked an eyebrow.
“A tally chart posted in the kitchen earlier this week.” explained Jun. “It’s also rigged. I never voted, yet there’s 13 tallies.”
“Whoa, huh??” reacted Emil.
“I couldn’t choose, so I never voted either!” Roxie chimed in.
“Until now, I didn’t know it even existed.” Higgy folded his arms. “Who set it up, anyway?”
Angelo made eye-contact with Emil. “I th-thought I saw…”
“Who did you see, Angie?” Leon asked his brother.
With all eyes on him, he lost confidence. “No one… Nevermind.”
“Should I pick someone else?” wondered Toni.
“Sorry kiddo, no do-overs!” Benji cut in. “On with the show!”
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The second veto challenge begins.
Cutthroat Christmas is the name of the game, a Christmas-themed curling competition where the player whose puck is furthest from the center gets eliminated. Eliminated contestants get to choose a prize, including the Power of Veto, but it can be taken by the next contestant who gets eliminated. Whoever holds the PoV at the end of the game wins it.
Maxy won the Power of Veto, but Mai would like to have it on record that she won the actual curling challenge, despite not taking the PoV for herself.
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“I’m gonna use the veto on myself!” Maxy didn’t wait for the Veto Ceremony to properly begin.
Benji chuckled. “Love the enthusiasm, but you gotta state why you need to be saved first.”
“Does it matter if he has the veto?” asked Mia.
“…I guess you’re right!” The host shrugged.
Maxy stuck his tongue out at Toni and walked back to the rest.
“You got someone lined up?” asked Benji.
Toni’s eyes darted around the floor. “Um, Leon?”
“Me?” He pointed to himself. “Why?”
“Angelo told me about the time you made him give up his arcade tickets. It’s not nice!”
“T-Toni? I-I-I didn’t mean–!” Angelo sputtered. “That was years ago!”
“Ohhh!” Leon remembered. “Are you still mad about that?”
“What? I-I could never–! Toni, please! I-I don’t want him to go!”
“Oh. Sorry.” Toni looked pitiful. “Can I pick someone else?”
“Nope!” answered Benji.
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Through many misunderstandings along the way, the final stage for Week 2 was set! Another star will fall from the Celestion-5 crew. The question is, will America keep its sights on Mia, or will Leon be the new target? Stick around for the voting to find out!
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“I-I’m sorry it ended up this way.” Angelo couldn’t bring himself to look at the camera. “Th-This is all my fault, but I need Big Brother to know I’d never betray him.”
“Leon’s easy to impress.” was Mai’s reasoning. “He’s a better audience.”
Higgy gazed disdainfully to his side. “He lacks rhythm. Even Maxy has that much going on.”
Lorenzo sat prim and proper. “Summers has passion for the Interstellar Forces, but Wattson abides by rules more consistently.”
The video feed cut from the other contestants’ interview rooms back to the front of the house where the host stood.
“You know what time it is!” Benji pointed at the camera. “Time to check in on Emil! How ya doin’?”
Emil exhaled, sitting in his own interview room. “Ange nearly got me back there.”
“Ha ha ha! Sharp eyes on that kid. How ya feel about the votes?”
“Sorry Mia,” He lowered his head, “but it’s what America wanted.”
“Another thing.” Benji pursed his face. “For someone claimin’ to not need money, why are you playin’ along?”
“I don’t wanna ruin the show!” Emil laughed.
“C'mon, is that it?”
“Wellll. There’s a chance I miiight need a new place to stay soon.” He lost his smile. “But that’s all I can say.”
“If ya win the house, you’ll have that all set!” Benji explained. “Good luck, kid!”
“Thanks!” Emil winked at the camera. “Catch ya later!”
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The whims of America have been delivered by Emil’s hand. Mia Wattson is a houseguest no more. What does she have to say about this?
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“I can’t really think of anyone I would’ve won against.” Mia shrugged.
“Aww, that’s a shame.” Benji frowned. “What are your plans now?”
“I can probably get more reading in with less people around.”
“Hey!” Benji gave her a hearty slap on the back that nearly knocked her over. “Atta girl, that’s the spirit!” He pointed to something off camera. “There’s also some people who wanna say goodbye! Last one walked off before anyone could.”
Roxie slammed into Mia for a hug. “I’ll miss you, Mia!!”
Mia attempted to choke out a thanks.
Leon waved. “If I wasn’t also nominated, I probably would’ve voted to keep you in.”
“Thanks.”
Toni stepped up shyly, bowing toward Mia. “Just so you know, I voted for you on the freckles thing.”
“Really?” She seemed surprised. “You didn’t have to.”
“I really think yours are cuter! Anyway, I’m sorry for picking you. "He bowed to Leon. "You too.”
“No big deal!” Leon smiled. “You were just looking out for Angie!”
“I made him really sad, though…”
“Knowing him, he’ll forgive you.” He reassured. “Just like forgave me! I still kinda owe him for the ticket thing… Thanks for the reminder!”
“Toni,” Higgy called, “it’s time for dance rehearsal.”
“I’ll be there!” Toni bowed to everyone. “Sorry, but I have to go. Bye bye, Mia!”
“Good luck, Toni.” She smiled. “I voted for you too.”
