It's all just a case of History Repeating...

Hey kids, its hot outside, we have been spending our days at the pool and the beach, which means its time to spend our nights watching "Big Brother".

First off let me introduce myself, Steven Daigle here. You probably don't remember me, I was in the "Big Brother" house for a hot minute during Season 10 and now I enjoy watching, analyzing and giving you my honest opinions about what these new HouseGuests (HGs, moving forward) have going on. Hard to believe we are already to Season 13. Let's hope it doesn't hold bad luck for us viewers, not to mention these new and not so new HGs. Yes, you read that right, we have returning HGs. Let's dive right in and meet this season's HGs.

New HGs

Adam is a 39-year old Music Inventory manager from New Jersey who is a self-proclaimed "Born Leader." I know this guy is a super fan that has tried out for "Big Brother" many times. How do I know? I remember seeing him during the casting process the year I was a HG.

Cassi is a 26-year old model from Texas who says she likes to sit around with men and drink beer. Well, a girl after my own heart, I love to sit around with men and drink beer too. We Texans love our beer as much as we love our men.

Dominic, this 25-year old college student is from Northern California and defines himself as a "Speed Freak," ummmmm... I'm gonna have to leave that one alone as it is too early in the season to start being catty.

Kalia, a writer that is 30-years old, originally hails from Philadelphia and is now living in Los Angeles. I am digging this girl's Chili and am putting my very early stamp of approval on her.

Keith is a 32-year old Human Resources manager from Illinois. Now I know what you're thinking, a Human Resources manager would be excellent at dealing with people and should be a shoe-in. (Spoiler: He ain't.)

Lawon, now this 39-year old legal file clerk from Inglewood CA is certainly a fashionista. Well, he thinks he is, but when you get a look at some of this diva's outfits it leaves you asking the question: "Why isn't he on 'What Not to Wear'?"

Porsche, this season's VIP cocktail waitress from Fort Lauderdale is, at 23, the youngest in the house. And, yes, she is about as bright as you would expect her to be. Although I give her props for being pretty.

Shelly is an Outdoors Industry Executive (Don't ask me -- I have no idea what that is). She definitely appears and speaks as rough as her title describes her. At 41 she will be the oldest player in the house before the week is done. (Oops, I'm already spilling the beans.)

Returning HGs

Brendon and Rachel are the season 12 romantically-engaged duo that are sure to bring to the surface all the drama, PDAs and "think I'm going to barf" moments we can stand for the summer.

Jeff and Jordan are the painfully cute, cuddly and catatonic duo that won the hearts of America and CBS on Season 11. While one is cursed with only half a brain and the other has a very 1960s attitude towards Human Rights, these two seem to have a knack for working together and making it work.

Evel Dick and Danielle are the Season 8 winner and his daughter. Dick is master at facing down his opponents with fear and intimidation; while Danielle, who appears to be sweet, innocent and vulnerable (like that limpy gazelle on "Wild Kingdom"), but truthfully is as fierce like a lion.

Riding the banana

So there you have your 14 contestants for Season 13 of "Big Brother," let's get to the this weeks episodes and the slightly confusing nuts and bolts of this year's theme - "The Summer of Double Trouble."

The first episode starts with the new 8 HGs entering the house, claiming their sleeping spots, meeting, greeting and toasting to each other, all the time knowing that something just isn't right since only 8 of them have entered the house. Next we see the ever beautiful and robotic Julie Chen greeting the HGs and giving them the news that this year things are going to be a little different. Then the doorbell rings and the jaws begin to drop as pair-by-pair the former champions enter the house.

At this point I am thinking to myself, "Oh Hell no, I would be one pissed MoFo knowing I had to face off against this band of ruthless, drama-filled winners that know this game inside and out and have proved they have staying power"; but I was also 4-deep into my Double Jack and Waters so I'm a little toasty.

Soon it is revealed that everyone in the house will be paired off. We also learn the interesting rules being thrown at these poor newbies and over-confident oldies. Each pair will be playing the game and nominated together. However, only one of the pair will be evicted; the other will be given a Golden Key, which prevents them from being evicted until after week 4. If you're confused all I can say is Ketchup cause I am moving on.

The first Head of Household competition is a pseudo-endurance challenge called "Going Bananas," which involved riding and holding onto a huge banana suspended in mid-air the longest while being pelted with chocolate and cream. If only I was still there because since I left the house I have learned how to hold onto and ride a banana 36 different ways, and be splattered by cream as if my paycheck depended on it. (If you don't get that joke just visit my website at stevenexposed.com and you will see the light.)

We see the HGs slowly sliding down their bananas one by one until Rachel is crowned the first HOH of 2011. Already you can see the power of the house leaning towards the returning HGs, which immediately resonates with all of the newbies. I for one would be a bit worried.

A fan of Dick?

Now I could sit here and give you every little detail from the rest of the week's episodes, but honestly it's only Week One and, lets face it, nothing exciting really happens this early. But let me give ya a quick run down:

Keith appears crazy and falls victim to conspiracy theoryidis; Porsche is playing both sides; Lawon wears really bad outfits; Kalia lets Jeff make himself appear to be an ignorant homophobe (oh wait, that was only seen on the 24hr live feed, but is so worth mentioning); Brendon and Rachel have a lovers' quarrel and Evel Dick disappears from the house.

Wait a second, pause, step back, turn around and let's review that last one: YES, Dick the man who eats, sleeps and breaths "Big Brother" enters the Diary Room and never returns to the house. We later find out that he had to leave for a personal emergency, but that's all the details we get. Personally I am not a big fan of Dick (Evel Dick I mean. I'm a HUGE fan of dick, DUH); but that man is an intense player and I am sad to see him go, he would damn sure have made this season interesting.

Where do we go from here?

Moving on there is a Have/Have Not competition and a Veto competition that Rachel wins and, of course, decides to leave nominations as they are.

So where does this leave us? Keith and Porsche are both on the block (aka up for nomination) and in a surprising first week vote it is actually almost evenly split; but Keith is evicted by a 6 to 4 decision. This gives Porsche a Golden Key and keeps her secured in the game till Week 4. In a related development, due to Dick's early departure Danielle is also given a Golden Key and will also be with us through Week 4.

Next is the HOH competition: "The Big Brother Open," which is a putt-putt golf challenge that Jordan wins. Once again the power is still in the hands of the returning HGs. I must say I think that the newbies really have their work cut out for them, besides the fact that the former HGs have an advantage because of their previous experiences, the newbies seem a bit star struck with the RHGs and are letting them manipulate their decisions. It is my sincere hope that these new HGs wise up and not keep these RHGs on a pedestal. It is time that you see them for what they are Experienced Players and NOT your friends. I don't dare to assess what Jordan's plans are for nominations, let's watch next week and feel out what their plans are.

If ya wanna hear my opinions and commentary during the week follow me on twitter @StevenFromBB10, be warned my twitter feed reads like a roller coaster ride on acid, but it is a fun trip.

Until Next Friday...

Steven