Representing on Reality TV: Gone Country, Big Brother

021708-bobby-brown-sleeps.JPGThis week on "Gone Country," we found out that Bobby Brown is able to sleep and dream about himself sleeping. There's some meaning in that, but we're not sure what it is. He also had an emotional moment while visiting a children's hospital. A little songwriting happened at the end, but note that on a show in which celebrities are expected to morph into country musicians, very little performance of country music is taking place.

Then again, we'd much rather watch Bobby Brown take a nap than "Big Brother." "Big Brother" is usually as exciting as watching paint peel on a wall, but this cycle includes a twist--contestants who are theoretically matched to their "soul mates." Two cast members are from Massachusetts--one construction worker named Ryan, who sports the accent that reality-show casting directors adore, and Allison, who is a recovering gambling addict and therefore reality-show red meat.

In a twist, one couple from Ohio went on the show, thinking they'd hide their relationship, only to discover they were paired with other "soul mates." Allison was involved in the imbroglio, and she was none too happy to discover that her supposed "soul mate" was already attached to someone in the house. Meanwhile, Matt was paired with a "bikini barista" who happened to be single, and they've already had sex in the Big Brother house. Whether or not they stay "soul mates" remains to be seen.

And pour your glass out for Shore-Tee, whom Flavor Flav swiftly dismissed from Flavor of Love 3. She was from Providence, so we'll bid her a fond farewell.

Screengrab of Bobby Brown sleeping from CMT.

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