Big Brother 27 has once again brought us a character to hate.  You know the type:  Jackson and Jack, Chima, and I could go on.  I will say I never thought I’d see another player like Chima but I was wrong.  Let me introduce you to:

“Hey Mickey, you so fine

You’re so fine  you blow my mind…”

“Hey Mickey.” (Mickey, Toni Basil)

Yes, her name is Mickey.  While watching Zach’s departure (and her melt-down with crocodile tears), I realized that she has taken this song to heart. Instead of a girl crush for a guy, she has a crush on herself. 

Let me explain why.  “Mickey” was a single by Toni Basil in 1981.   It still has a place in popular culture movies (especially 80s and cheering) but it’s about a girl’s crush on a guy named Mickey who was full of himself.  Mickey on Big Brother has adapted this song to mean her.  She’s so fine she thinks she blows other minds. Let’s look at why.

First Mickey entered the house with the Bible in one hand and her version of the scripture in her mind. She was determined to win but held that in check until she won the hidden HoH.  (She couldn’t win or appear to like the dirty events.  Isn’t it funny she’ll have to get dirty in OTEV this week.)  She on week one made an alliance with Rachel and Amy.  That was all she had but she sent Amy home.  True friend right.  Stays true to her team right. Let’s look at what else she has done.

When she won the hidden HoH, she immediately let the power go to her head.  She began working and forming a “Bad Girls Club.”  I know I said “Mean Girls” in the Rachel Reilly piece, but last night I was reminded of the show, Bad Girls Club, which put girls  into a house that got drunk and fought.  Mickey belongs there.  The only reason she hasn’t really had a knock-down, drag-out is because she controls the others in her “alliance.”  There is a sense of control surrounding her.  Don’t cross Mickey or else.

As the weeks evolved, we see her turn on Rachel because of the following reasons:  Rachel’s age, Rachel previous win, Rachel’s knowledge of the game, Rachel’s fame in the reality shows realm ….  It has gotten so bad that she decided Rachel should be the first target at jury.  Mickey wants Rachel by herself for a week so she could sway the votes Mickey’s way.  Then, Mickey turned the threat up a notch and said that she’d tear Rachel apart in front of her husband and kids and humiliate her to the American public.  Now, I’ve watched Big Brother a long time.  Not since Chima have I seen anyone who would go to this length.  Even Chima wasn’t out to destroy a reputation.  Sure Chima destroyed CBS property, but Grodner prevented her from going that far!  I really thought Grodner would step in.  I wonder why no warning has been issued from production.

Second, Mickey didn’t have alliances with many week one.  I honestly thought she’d be one of the first out because of her social skills.  Then she connected with Vince and Morgan (mean girl 2).  Ever since she found Vince and his crew, she’s become power hungry.  She took over Riley’s HoH and her attitude of entitlement came out in a major way.

Mickey has become convinced that the house is hers to control.   She thinks she runs all HoHs (and that’s why she’s so upset Rachel won).  Don’t cross her or you will live to regret it.  She now has decided she won’t cook for anyone but herself and Morgan.  Plus she cooked and put meat products in a dish that she offered to vegan, Kelley.

Mickey went in claiming to be a good Christian woman and the epitome of what a Christian should do.  She pulls this card out every week and uses it on the gullible.  Yet, if she’s a good Christian would she intentional want to hurt people.  Where does Jesus say be vicious to those who don’t give you your way.  I was taught in Sunday School to turn the other cheek and to pray for the offender.

Rachel is smart and has put Mickey on the nomination block.  This is going to make Mickey spiral even more.  People online are saying that she’s going crazy and losing control.  Honestly, I think it is power hunger and she knows she can’t control Rachel.  This week, she can’t claim at the finale (if she makes it) that she that she ran other HoH’s week.  She’s actually feeling the pressure. 

Mickey will seal her destiny with the competition for Power of Veto or BB Block Buster.  Morgan and others have begged Rachel to take her down if Rachel wins the power.  Rachel is smart enough to know that Mickey has no compassion and what Mickey has planned.  This may be a fun week after all!

So Mickey, in honor of your name (and your attitude), I want to give you a verse I wrote just for you in the style of Toni Basil’s “Mickey.” 

Hey, Mickey

You’ve been here so long,

Your true colors show.

When you think you’re right

America sees the wrong

You will regret your play

The tide has turned away.

Hey, Mickey. America and social media is waiting!