We all watch Big Brother for different reasons and we all want different types of players to win. Let's all just agree that for 8 weeks, Paulie ran the Big Brother 18 house! Whether you preferred another houseguests' game play is a different topic altogether, which I've already blogged about. The producers knew Paulie was running the house as the strongest player even from jury, because they continued to show him a lot more than other evictees after he left. I'm sure they still will, or the other houseguests will keep his name in their mouths to keep people tuned in (won't work for me)...mark my words! Julie Chen even admitted that his arrival at jury was the most anticipated (and most highly produced *cough*) ever.
I'm a proud Paulie Calafiore fan and I truly mean that from the bottom of my heart. I think it must have been a Scorpio "type thing" that made me immediately connect with him on the show...well that and I'm also a huge fan of his brother, Cody, so I had zeroed in on Paulie from the second the premiere started. He is probably my favorite houseguest ever on the show, even though Cody Calafiore and Derrick Levasseur, aka "The Hitmen", aren't too far behind.
I could tell when Paulie was in game mode and when he wasn't. With social media being as popular as it is nowadays, I was able to connect with many other Paulie and "Zaulie" fans and after I was sent live feed clips, I would be the first to tell everyone to "chill out and let the master work" when they thought he was being mean. Sometimes I knew just by reading what was going on and when it finally came out he was gaming, people would ask how the hell I knew he was lying. I've always been one to easily read people I've never even met, but maybe Paulie just wears his emotions on his sleeve and I'm giving myself too much credit. I don't really know, but whatever the case may be, I knew what we were seeing was sometimes cut throat but always epic game play and that he was a real, genuine, great guy at heart. I truly believe that to this day. Even the dreaded veto that sent Zakiyah to the jury house, I completely understand why he didn't use it on her; he thought she was safe and thought he'd throw a bone to the ones who wanted her out by not taking her down (thinking she was safe though.)
To Paul & Linda Calafiore: Thank you for sharing both of your sons with the world. Thank you for being kind and patient with the Twitterverse and allowing us to connect with you, freak out with you when Paulie was on the block and celebrate with you when he was HOH, won the Power of Veto or when someone he wanted evicted was shown the door. I'm sorry that there are people in this world with nothing better to do than to criticize people they don't even know and attack their families. Please, rest assured, that there are people who see Paulie as the great man you raised him to be and, I for one, hope to cross paths with all of you in the near future and give you big hugs! I'm sure I will because I can't wait to support Paulie in his future endeavors and also to see Cody's movie "What Happened Last Night" on November 2nd (3 days before my big 3-0!).
To Paulie: (Damn it, the Scorpio in me is NOT happy that I'm getting choked up right now!) You got a raw deal! I sincerely hope that, despite the way it ended, you had an incredible experience in the Big Brother house. You worked your butt off week after week! I was even saying "Ok, who is Paulie kicking out of his summer home this week?" for 8 weeks! You played an incredible game that was entertaining to watch, at times broke my heart for you when you got emotional or were ganged up on (unfairly, in excess and to the extreme) and I know in my heart that you will take with you memories, experiences, friendships and relationships that will last a lifetime. I hope there's room in your life for lifelong fans, because I'm honored to be one and I know I'm not alone! I'm impatiently waiting and hoping for a big homecoming party with family, friends and fans after the finale! I love you & if you ever need back up protection from the haters, my wheelchair loves running people over. No, really, I don't do it myself...it has a mind of its own! 😂 Nah, I will always combat their hate by spreading love for you & promoting you in any way I can! Thank you for encompassing what Big Brother is all about and I hope you're the next returnee in a future season!
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Here are my other blogs about Paulie & Big Brother:
Reality TV vs Real Life: Big Brother & Paulie Calafiore
http://marissameleske.blogspot.com/2016/07/reality-tv-vs-real-life-big-brother.html?m=1
Where is Paulie Calafiore's Head?
http://marissameleske.blogspot.com/2016/08/where-is-paulie-calafiores-head.html?m=1
Reality TV & Social Media: Too Close For Comfort (BB Edition)
http://marissameleske.blogspot.com/2016/08/reality-tv-social-media-too-close-for.html?m=1
What Does Someone (Paulie Calafiore) Have To Do For Me To Hate Them (Him)?
http://marissameleske.blogspot.com/2016/08/what-does-someone-paulie-calafiore-have.html?m=1
Don't Give Up On Paulie Calafiore!
http://marissameleske.blogspot.com/2016/08/dont-give-up-on-paulie-calafiore-zaulie.html?m=1
Big Brother: Live Feeds vs. Live Show
http://marissameleske.blogspot.com/2016/08/big-brother-live-feeds-vs-live-show.html?m=1
I Am A Jinx To Reality Television
http://marissameleske.blogspot.com/2016/08/i-am-jinx-to-reality-television_19.html?m=1
The Rules of Big Brother Break the Rules of Life
http://marissameleske.blogspot.com/2016/08/the-rules-of-big-brother-break-rules-of.html?m=1
Paulie Calafiore is Doing Something Right!
http://marissameleske.blogspot.com/2016/08/paulie-calafiore-is-doing-something.html?m=1
Social Media Double Standard: BB18 Paulie vs. Natalie Fans
http://marissameleske.blogspot.com/2016/08/social-media-hate-bb18-paulie-vs.html?m=1
Storylines and Mis-characterization on Big Brother
http://marissameleske.blogspot.com/2016/08/the-storylines-mis-characterizations-on.html
Paulie Calafiore Doesn't Owe You Anything
http://marissameleske.blogspot.com/2016/08/paulie-doesnt-owe-you-anything.html
Nobody Speaks for Everyone. Why Are You So Offended?
http://marissameleske.blogspot.com/2016/09/nobody-speaks-for-everyone-why-are-you.html
Why Paulie Calafiore Earned My Vote for AFP
http://marissameleske.blogspot.com/2016/09/why-paulie-earned-my-vote-for-americas.html
Team Paulie vs The World
http://marissameleske.blogspot.com/2016/09/team-paulie-vs-world-nevercared.html
Paulie Calafiore's Worst Game Move (humor)
http://marissameleske.blogspot.com/2016/09/paulie-calafiores-worst-game-move-of.html
Nothing But Love For Zaulie
http://marissameleske.blogspot.com/2016/09/nothing-but-love-for-zaulie.html
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