David "Lane" Elenburg was a HouseGuest on Big Brother 12. He was the runner-up of the season, receiving 3 of the 7 Jury votes. Lane played a strong social game in order to get himself to the end of the game. He is especially remembered for his friendship with Britney Haynes. Lane was also a member of The Brigade.
Name: Lane Elenburg Age: 24 Current Residence: Decatur, Texas Occupation: Oil Rig Salesman Three adjectives that describe you: Funny, outgoing, athletic Favorite Activities: Working out, riding motorcycles, going out with friends and playing golf What do you think will be the most difficult part about living inside the Big Brother house: Sharing a bathroom with my fellow Houseguests Strategy for winning Big Brother: Yes I do, but not revealing it.
What types of people would you NOT choose to live with you in the house: Annoying people A recurring theme on Big Brother is "expect the unexpected." How would you handle "the unexpected:" My life is already full of the unexpected, so I believe I would do just fine.
Which past Big Brother cast member did you like most or least:Memphis from Season 10 because he was laid back What are you afraid of: Electric fences What is the accomplishment you are most proud of: Playing college football at Texas Tech University Finish this sentence: "My life's motto is:" To be successful at everything I attempt
Is there anything else you want to tell the audience about yourself: I am a very competitive person. I have been in and around sports all my life. Also, I work in public relations so I can twist and play every person in that house which should enable me to come out on top.[1]
Lane was the first ever HouseGuest to be "zinged" by the Zingbot 3000.
Lane was the first houseguest to make it to the end of the Have-Not phase, and not be named a Have-Not. He would later be followed by Frank Eudy and Jenn Arroyo in Big Brother 14, and Raven Walton in Big Brother 19, however Raven had won a Never-Not Pass during the first week.
Lane is the only HouseGuest to make it to the Final Two without ever being a Have-Not after its introduction into Big Brother.