Big Brother 12 - Live Feeds, POV, Saturday, July 17

Monet has more reason to worry this week -- Britney won Power of Veto. No, I'm not kidding. Mean Blonde Gal did it.

Here's how the day went down in the Wonderful World of Habitrail:

• BB woke them up very early. I'm talking before 8 AM their time. Maybe they'll eventually learn to go to bed earlier.
• Kathy thinks Monet is giving her the cold shoulder and might be upset that she (Kathy) isn't a Have Not while she is.
• Gee, Kathy is talking more to Rachel this week. What a shock. I wanted so much for Kathy to be a good player. But she's horrible in comps and a true floater, following the power. She generally gets along with everyone. But instead of Olivia Benson we have Barney Fife.
• Britney, playing cards of her own, cried to Kathy. She said someone (Monet) is throwing her under the bus.
• After the pick for POV, Monet claimed she was going to go after Kathy.
• Britney said she didn't want to campaign against Monet, but her back's up against the wall.
• Matt and Kristen commented on how it's four days of nothing, then boom-boom with challenges.
• Tell me about it.
• The POV comp was blocked to the feeds (of course). Ragan was the host while Brendon, Enzo and Lane played.
• Then Britney won it.
• Argh.
• Rachel actually tried to talk Britney into not using it.
• Mind you, Britney is mean ... not stupid.
• Rachel really doesn't want to nominate anyone else. She's a bimbo with an annoying laugh who latched onto a guy right away, but she seems to be sensitive.
• Sensitive isn't a good quality for a BB hamster.
• They want to put a pawn up, but not one that would vote to evict Monet as they don't want to lose a vote.
• They're thinking of Lane as the pawn.
• They want to get a deal with Matt not to put them up if they don't use him (Matt) as a pawn. They think he's sneaky.
• They're right.
• They, but of course, are Brendon and Rachel.
  
• But you knew that.
• When Rachel talked to Lane, she told him he was safe. He told her he planned to vote out Monet.
• Britney went to Rachel to tell her Andrew should go up.
• That would probably split the vote because Andrew isn't too good with his people skills.
• Maybe that's why he's a foot doctor. He doesn't need to make a lot of eye contact or interact with as many situations which call for a good bedside manner.
• Hayden of the quieter showmance with Kristen says that the Brendon/Rachel showmance is disgusting.
• Monet is also pushing an Andrew nomination. She seems to realize that he might be the only one she might be able to beat.
• Rachel is worried that the girls will be taking one after the other girl out.
• Didn't I say that before?
• Rachel and Brendon talked about a "big move" in the game, but I'm not certain what's going on.
• Right now I'm not even sure who she'll put up. Maybe Lane as a pawn, then go for the backdoor? I don't know.
  

Big Brother 12 - Live Feeds Into Saturday Dawn, July 17

Two hapless hamsters are up for eviction while two showmances seem to be flourishing. Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Bumbling Bores:

• Britney told Monet she wouldn't campaign against her -- she won't say a word.
• Enzo, who should be happy not to be on straight slop, complained about his Have Not food. The fish sticks are too fattening and the fruitcake is "caca." Of course, he can still have slop and various condiments. They checked out a list of allowable foodstuffs. He's not happy.
• Britney said she had hoped the fruitcake would have tasted better. She likes the fish sticks okay.
• Britney talked with Rachel, throwing Monet under that proverbial bus as she claimed she can't win comps like Monet and Monet, the more dangerous player, should go home instead of her.
  
• So much for Britney's promise to Monet, eh?
• Enzo ate some ketchup. Well, it's an allowed condiment, after all.
• Monet talked to Rachel. She cried. Rachel told her that she was nominated because she thought Brendon and herself would be targeted if Monet won HOH.
• Not only have Monet and Britney been crying, so has Rachel. She seems very ill-equipped to play the ruthless HOH card.
• Ragan says he lives by the Golden Rule, treat others as you would want to be treated yourself. He's in the Big Brother house. What was he thinking?
• Ragan is pretty nice to all.
• Monet said that she hates Kathy because her eyelashes look like spiders. Meow.
• Enzo has issues with his lawn chair bed in the Have Not room.
  
• I think Enzo is used to comfort and food.
• Sometime today will be the POV comp, not sure exactly when. I'll be posting on it this evening.
  

Big Brother 12 - Live Feeds Through Friday, July 16

Hayden picks his feet in front of his fellow hamsters ... and the world. Ew.

The elusive, perhaps mythical, Kristen was sighted.

First, my apologies for only two reports today. And, this is on a day which things actually happened in the house! As I mentioned in my previous post, Rachel put Monet and Britney on the block as expected. Here are the other happenings of the day:

• Kristen and Hayden continue their secret alliance. They think they have a lot in common. They also would like to see Kathy win if neither of them win.
• Yeah, that's what they say.
• I believe a showmance is developing. At least they waited a week.
• Rachel told Kristen she wants to form an alliance with Hayden and her (Kristen).
  
• Both Kristen and Rachel agreed that Britney and Monet need to be the next two gone from the house.
• I love how all the women are heading out the door. What about the guys?
• Enzo and Brendon found the last of the cricket/beeping devices.
• Rachel told Monet that she will be one of her targets this week. She avoided telling Britney the news.
• Monet told Rachel that had she won HOH, she didn't plan to put up either her or Brendon.
• Hayden told Rachel that he's afraid that if the house sees that he and Kristen are getting close, they'll be targeted.
• The feeds were blocked for a long time while they did the Have/Have Not comp.
• When they came back, Enzo and Monet were looking at a box of fish sticks. So the vote must have been fish sticks and fruitcake.
• Enzo, Monet, Brendon and Britney are Have Nots.
• Enzo said he'll be too weak to give "the face" this week. I wonder if he'll mew instead of meow?
  
• The feeds were blocked again, then we came back to the hamsters cheering -- BB told them Annie was the saboteur and they were happy it was over with in the first week.
• Then the feeds were blocked for a long time once more as the nominations ceremony was held.
• Britney is pouting. Monet feels she was targeted because she won the $10,000.
• Enzo was the first one to go to the girls to console and pep talk them a bit. Meow.
• Hayden and Lane don't really understand which girl is the target.
• I know that Britney is -- it's not that hard to understand!
• Monet thinks that Kathy didn't come to talk to them because she's the one who threw them under the bus.
• No one threw them under the bus.
• Rachel had her mind set on nominating them since minutes after she won HOH. Brendon didn't even suggest it to her, nor try to talk her out of it.
• There you go ... except for Britney and Monet, things are going fairly smooth. They're all relieved about Annie being the saboteur and now feel they did the absolute right thing in evicting her.
  

Big Brother 12 - Nominations are In

As expected, Britney and Monet were put on the block. "I don't care, I don't want to be here anymore anyway," says Britney.

A full report on the day's house happenings will be posted a bit later.

Big Brother 12 - Live Feeds Into the Dawn, July 16

Gotta love Andrew's green shorts and top outfit.

How did Rachel's first night as Queen of the House go? Read on!

• Lane told Britney he was planning to show off his "wienie" to American on Showtime. She told him America didn't want to see it.
• Enzo wonders if America laughed at his ex-girlfriend joke on the show. Matt assured him we did.
  
• I think I briefly smiled at the time -- did not chuckle, nor guffaw, didn't even chortle.
• Rachel told Brendon about her nasty goodbye message to Annie.
• Brendon was a bit upset -- he had told her he kept his own goodbye nice.
• Rachel thinks there's an alliance of four in the house -- Enzo, Matt, Monet and Britney. Well, she has the number right.
• Britney told the others that she thought Annie was the saboteur.
• Then came the happy act for Rachel's HOH room. She got a Rascal Flatts CD, a bikini, snacks but didn't get the pictures she had selected. The others had hoped there would be more photos.
• Kathy told Rachel how happy she is for her.
• Rachel in turn promised she'd never put Kathy on the block, even as a pawn.
• Rachel thinks that if either Monet or Britney win HOH, she and Brendon will be on the block again.
• I can't believe that neither she nor Brendon aren't even thinking of Lane, Enzo, Matt or Hayden as possible threats! Is the Brigade THAT good?
• Rachel got her tequila.
• Brendon and Rachel think Britney is mean.
• They're right. She is.
• Lane told Matt that Brendon is really the HOH; Rachel just has the title and photos.
• Rachel told Brendon that Enzo will always be out for himself. She's right.
• Monet thinks Rachel is an alcoholic. Rachel does like her alcohol.
• Rachel, as if to confirm Monet's observation, got drunk.
• Hayden and Kristen, with their secret alliance, are worried about being nominated together.
• I don't think that will happen. I believe she'll stick to her idea of nominating Monet and Britney with Britney being the target.
• They searched for the cricket device until Monet found one and turned it off.
• They checked out the device and found it made many sounds -- cricket, buzzing, doorbell, etc.
• So Britney and Monet went looking for more.
• Kristen wants to adopt chimpanzees when she retires. Um. That's good until they bite your face off!
• They're all asleep as I get this posted.

Rumors are that Annie has been sequestered. So the saboteur may live on. We'll see. Also, my review of last night's show is up on TV Squad.

Big Brother 12 - Live Feeds Since the Live Show, July 15

I don't know which was worse -- Annie's constant talking or these two? It's been a bit over a week, guys! Sheesh!

Here's what's happened since the live show ended:

• In reference to what Annie said about Brendon carrying Rachel through the game, Rachel said, "I carried Brendon through the game!"
• Say what? I don't think she gets the concept. Brendon saved himself with the POV. While she won HOH, she has yet to carry him anywhere.
• They have no clue that Annie was the saboteur and still think there's a saboteur in the house.
• Britney and Monet think they're going to be put on the block.
• Britney's such a catty little so-and-so, I would like to see her go since I can't get Rachel out!
• Britney and Monet are psychic as Rachel told Brendon she wants to put them up.
• So the Brigade might be safe this week, eh?
• Rachel said that all of the Have Nots will be welcome in her room and welcome to baths all week. I believe she means the ones she shared the Have Not room with as I don't think it will be allowed for any new Have Nots.
• Rachel wants tequila.
• I don't. Sleep would be nice.
• Brendon made tacos for everyone.
• Matt told Enzo he thinks Rachel will nominate Monet and Hayden.
• Matt and Enzo think that if Britney and Monet are on the block, they want Britney gone.
• So do I.
• BB gave them alcohol but haven't done Rachel's room yet as I get this written up.
• Enzo made up even more food.
• Britney and Monet are chowing down everything in sight as they're worried they'll be on slop tomorrow.
• Britney and Monet commented on how Kristen will float to the power.
• Rachel thinks America adores her and Brendon as a couple and thanks us for our support.
• :::spew:::
• More in the early morning ...
  

If not for the lower right-hand corner, nice screen cap

Big Brother 12 - Episode 4 Eviction Blog Party Post

The show is about to start here on the East Coast. Tonight we'll see the first eviction and the reveal of the saboteur (to us, not them). As the show airs here, I'll update this post with the major events. Later on, I'll be writing up my full review of the show for TV Squad. Then, late tonight, I'll bring you the latest from the live feeds.

Hamsters ready?

OMG - The saboteur is ANNIE!

Monet, Andrew and Lane voted to evict Annie. Lane was her only ally. Not looking good. Commercial break. Unanimous vote - Annie is out.

Rachel won HOH!

Big Brother 12 - Live Feeds Into Thursday Dawn, July 15

My review of last night's show is up on TV Squad.

I'm still waiting for some spark of excitement from the hamsters ... a brouhaha, catching the saboteur on the feeds ... something! Here's what's gone down since I last checked in:

• Ragan told Rachel his plan is to target those who aren't really trying to play the game.
• Ragan and Rachel memorized the counts of various objects in the house.
• Annie continued to campaign for herself. Now, I know she has to do so, but this is so neverending and repetitive.
• Make her stop!
• Brendon told Hayden he doesn't want Enzo to win HOH because he's a wild card. Hayden agreed. Both claimed to like Enzo.
  
• But I think only Hayden actually likes him.
• Hayden and Annie seriously seem to think the saboteur's "escaped eviction" message points directly to Brendon.
• I don't think so. I think it only points away from Annie and Rachel.
• Lane and Hayden talked about possibly saving Annie (which would be a smart move to break up the more powerful Brendon and Rachel), but don't think Enzo would go along with them. They call him a loose cannon and say they'll have to backdoor him eventually.
• Of course, Lane has always been on Annie's side and Hayden seems to agree with whomever he's talking to at the time.
• The Brigade decided they feel sorry about Annie, but she must go this week.
• Hayden told Kristen that she's hard to read and he only knows about three things about her.
• She claims he knows more.
• Kristen told Hayden she's suspicious about Matt. Hayden told Kristen that Matt's said just about the same thing about her.
• Hayden told Kristen that he'd like Britney to go home next week.
• Oh my. What of the power duo, Brendon and Rachel? Just let them stay and grow stronger?
• Silly hamsters.
  

Big Brother 12 - Wednesday's Live Feeds, July 14

Rachel told Britney she doesn't regret getting implants. I regret that she got them.

The hat suits Lane

Yikes, I'm only really submitting one report on the action in the house today! Why? Because there was so LITTLE action that it just didn't make sense. I'm glad tomorrow will bring us a new HOH and hopefully shake things up a bit.

So, here's what I've got:

• Annie continued to campaign.
• The only real friend Annie might have in the house is Lane. The others merely tolerate her.
• They were put on a long indoor lockdown.
• The saboteur appeared again (they block the feeds when that happens), this time telling them "I'm glad I escaped eviction this week."
• A lot of them think it's Brendon as he saved himself with the POV. But, in reality everyone except Annie and Rachel (likely Annie) "escaped" eviction this week. So the message only means that the saboteur isn't Annie or Rachel.
• I still think it's Matt.
• Annie feels she's been exonerated with the saboteur's message.
• Hayden got the HOH camera, did a tweet on Twitter and his blog entry for the CBS website.
• Lane and Matt put green tape on Britney and Enzo's photos just for kicks.
• First of the season, Hayden locked himself out of his HOH room.
• Kristen mentioned there were two blackouts the night of the padlocked storage room. She thinks the first was a failed attempt.
• The beeping continued along with other noises -- chirping, cricket noises, etc.
  
• Britney and Monet insisted to Hayden that Andrew is an ally of Brendon and Rachel.
• When let out of the house, they found an oversized golf set in the yard.
  
• I would guess it might be to practice for HOH. Maybe not.
• Lane told stories of castrating steers, bulls, something. Not my thing.
• The guys also talked guns.
• There was a weird divide for a while (see the screen caps below) --
  

The girls, including both Rachel and Annie in the Have Not Room

The guys plus Kristen in the kitchen.

Odd.

Liven up hamsters! I can't take this!

Big Brother 12 - Episode 3 Blog Party

I know, I know ... I haven't posted a live feeds report on the day's happenings yet. But they're SO in the doldrums in the house that there is little to report. The only thing which happened was another saboteur video appearance, this one mentioning that "I escaped from being evicted this week." Could be Brendon, could be anyone.

Anyway, the show is about to start here on the East Coast. Everyone is welcome to join in down in the comments area. The more, the merrier! Late tonight, my full review of the show should be up on TV Squad and this post will be updated to reflect major events as it airs.

Brendon won POV.

The saboteur appeared again -- said two in the house are lifelong friends and it's easy to figure it out.

Brendon saved himself and Annie is on the block in his place.

Big Brother 12 - Live Feeds Into Wednesday Morn, July 14

The show schedule with shows on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday is providing way too much downtime once again. At least, with the show we have something to talk about! Boring hamsters -- that's why I didn't post late last night. Here would have been my post:

• Kathy wore a shirt I didn't really expect from her. Rachel, yes. Kathy, no. The hot water seemed to be doing a job on the camera mirror by the sink.
• Enzo, unlike Lane, seems to think a man's place can be in the kitchen as he made dinner for all (except Andrew). Matt, another man, helped prepare the salad.

There you go. It didn't get all that much more interesting overnight with a few exceptions.

• They had a pool tournament. It's better than the chess games as they talk, but give me a break! I wouldn't mind at all if the pool table and chess game vanished.
• BB (or the saboteur) has planted a weird beeping doohickey between the Have Not room and the one bedroom. The camera kept focusing on it.
• Ragan heard the noise and looked for it.
• He seemed to be trying to figure out Morse Code or something similar with its beeps.
• After Ragan left the Have Not room, the camera kept focusing on a knotted rope. I don't know if it was there before or not. That room's a nightmare.
• Andrew and Kathy did the after dinner clean-up. Everyone else just took off and left the mess.
• After a Diary Room session, Annie continued her campaign. I believe it's falling on deaf ears although everyone is being polite to her.
• Annie talked. And talked. And then she talked some more. Had the house not been dead set against her in the first place, they would be by now even though she has some really valid points citing why Rachel should be evicted instead.
• Shut up, Annie. Now. Please!
• Britney thinks Brendon should be the next out after Annie. Of course, that's her secret ally's target, too.
  
• What secret ally? Hayden.
• The beeping started again when Andrew turned out lights.
• The beeping is driving him bonkers. Well, not "kill people" bonkers, but bonkers nonetheless.
• Brendon and Rachel had some undercover operations.
• There was a lot of sex talk again.
• Annie shaved Hayden's toe hair. Ew.
• They think the beep is coming from a bad microphone in the house.
• They're wrong.
• They all went to bed.

In my downtime of boredom, I got looking into the Future Funk kids on America's Got Talent. No wonder the older one (age 9) is so good -- he's the youngest member of Rock Steady Crew who have been featured on America's Best Dance Crew. Future Funk has also appeared on the streets of Las Vegas with Haspop, another contestant on AGT.



These kids are the cutest thing which has happened to hip hop ever. Well, there are those Kia hamsters ...



Doo-dah-dippity! Sorry for the excursion away from BB, but I be bored!

Big Brother 12 - Live Feeds Tuesday Daytime, July 13

As Enzo put it, today's been a day of napping and eating. There's been very little gameplay other than Annie constant talking. Here's the skinny on the happenings in that Big Brother House of Boring Buffoons:

• They all napped a lot. If they didn't stay up all night, they wouldn't nap the day away.
• They all ate a lot. No one is on slop this week.
• Lane really, really doesn't trust (or like) Brendon.
• Even though splitting up the power couple would probably be wiser, it still looks like Annie will be evicted almost unanimously on Thursday.
• There hasn't been another Saboteur video appearance.
• Annie just won't shut up.
  
• Now they're talking that Annie NEEDS to leave due to her stability (or lack thereof).
• They played a game in which they decided sexual deeds for guaranteed second place, the win, a million dollars, etc.
• I refuse to list their scenarios. I try to keep this blog at least to a non-porn level!
• Now they're eating again.
  

Brendon went for a boob job in the sex for the win game.

Big Brother 12 - Live Feeds Into Tuesday Dawn, July 13

Hayden is always doing odd things with his lips and mouth. I think he's one of those tobacco spitters if he had tobacco to spit.

After the activity earlier in the evening, things quieted down. Here's the scoop:

• Annie resumed her campaigning against Rachel and didn't kill anyone.
• Everyone listened to her politely.
• The vote is almost surely going to evict Annie.
• Annie didn't sleep with Brendon (which has been the case since they entered the house -- Rachel is in the Have Not room).
• Instead, Monet took over that spot.
• The Brigade played pool and schemed.
• Brendon cooked a late chicken dinner for all. Kathy proclaimed it better than at a restaurant.
• Outside at the pool table, the Brigade wondered about a swim coach who seems to be a chef, making all kinds of fancy dishes.
• There is no food comp this week. The Have Nots still stay in their room, but are now allowed to bring in pillows.
• Ragan and Kathy spoke about how bad the tension is in the house.
• Matt smiled a lot.
  

The Brigade

Big Brother 12 - Live Feeds Into the Night, Monday, July 12

"Memories light the corner of my mind, misty water-colored memories ... of the way we were."

One day, they'll look back on this and laugh. Or, at least, I will. It was a night of brouhahas in the House o' Happy Hamsters. And, they were odd and unwarranted brouhahas.

• It could be Ragan's fault. He went and wondered who would have the first major meltdown.
• Annie has been campaigning, using the fairly logical "split up a power duo" argument.
• But they all like Rachel more than they like Annie, for the most part. Lane seems to like Annie okay. He already told Hayden he wants to vote for her to stay ... so she'll have a vote.
• Then it happened. OMG!!! Rachel rolled her eyes and overly patronized Annie as she dismissed her when she wanted to talk to her. Horrors! The sky is falling! Annie had wanted to talk to her about how she felt excluded from everything. Now, what's the point? Annie is digging her own grave.
  
• Annie went off on her. She ended up saying something about killing people and went for an extended Diary Room visit.
• That left everyone else to gossip about what happened.
• Rachel went to the Have Not room and cried until her knight came in to console her. She thinks Annie is making her out to be a bad person.
  
• A bit later, Lane and Andrew had a tiff.
• Lane asked Andrew what he was eating. Andrew just stared at him.
• No fisticuffs. They decided later it was misunderstood sarcasm.
• Andrew wanted to hug to make up.
• Lane agreed to shake hands.
• The girls don't think Andrew has any social skills.
• Meow.
  

Big Brother 12 - Live Feeds into Monday Evening, July 12

She Blinded Me With Science (Science!) -- They've known each other for a week.

Sunny Lane

What's the scoop from inside that Big Brother House of Meowsers? Here ya go:

• Most of the hamsters stayed up all night. They better quit that.
• Andrew, one of the few who went to bed at a fairly decent hour, was the first up.
• No, I didn't see him sabotage anything. He did his prayers, then ate breakfast.
• Only Enzo and Andrew were already up when BB tried to wake everyone at a bit after 9 AM their time.
• After Annie campaigned to Kathy (who sympathized with her but didn't promise anything), Kathy told Rachel she has her vote (to stay).
  
• So, actually, Annie has Kathy's vote if we want to get all nitpicky ... since the vote is to evict.
• Lane is possibly the sole vote to keep Annie. Maybe Matt, but I don't think so.
• Matt told Annie he thinks that Rachel and Brendon knew each other outside of the house. True, the showmance has gone down so quickly that it's possible. But it's more likely Matt is just telling her that, whether to pander to her or to stir things up.
• Hayden and Ragan think if Annie stays, she's a floater and will flip. Neither can read Enzo.
• Although there was a lockdown, there was no comp.
  
• Ragan told them that Natalie was spelled as Gnatalie on message boards.
• Brendon and Rachel sucked face. Again.
• Not live feeds, but just wanted to mention Julie Chen will be on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson tonight.
  

Andrew

Big Brother 12 - Live Feeds Into the Wee Hours - Monday, July 12

Interesting ... when Annie had her big reveal of her bi-sexuality to Britney, Monet and Kathy, she said "they" told her it might be best to hide it from the house. And yes, that's who she's with (and still awake) as I type this up. She really doesn't want to go and is definitely working for the votes to stay.



Matt gets some fiber in his diet so the slop isn't as hard to take. I'm still waiting to see what that bandage on his bicep covers. I remember one covered rather innocuous tattoo on James was the Brawny paper towel man -- it was considered advertising.

• Enzo cooked up fish and chips for many of the hamsters. Who knew he could cook anything?
• In campaigning, Annie is working the "break up a strong couple and get rid of Rachel" card.
• Rachel went to Brendon's bed at around 10 PM their time and the BB voice yelled at her twice that "it's time to get up for the day!" Since she's a Have Not, she's not supposed to sleep in there.
• At midnight (their time), the Have Nots were allowed to eat. They all had a big toast and the Have Nots rejoiced.
• Yes, BB gave them alcohol. Andrew seemed to get drunk on a single beer.
• I hope the beer was kosher.
• As the gals sans Rachel bond in the yard, upstairs in the HOH room Hayden, Matt and Lane talk about everyone.
• Where's Rachel and Brendon? Oh, you know.
• My show review is up on TV Squad and I hope the hamsters go to bed sometime soon because they're really boring.
• Later!
  

Big Brother 12 - Live Feeds Into Sunday Evening, July 11

A slip 'n' slide was made out of a box of garbage bags.

Ragan's star tattoo covers up a Tweety tattoo.

Well, Sundays are sort of quiet in the house with the exception of the POV Meeting. Nothing has changed this season. Most of the day pre-meeting was Annie trying to secure a position in the house as she figured she was going to go on the block. Yet when she went on the block, she freaked and started slamming her stuff into a suitcase and saying how she wants to go home NOW.

• Rachel herself was upset. She had everyone consoling her.
• Lane tried to calm Annie down.
• Annie and Britney had a cat fight. Meow, not Mafia.
• Both had been actively campaigning against each other going into the meeting.
• Britney said Annie was trying to get alliances going with everyone in the house.
• Actually, most are trying for what they can get.
• Annie went to Hayden to spill beans on people, but it wasn't much that anyone else didn't know already.
• Hayden told her not to mess with Britney or she'll destroy any chance she has of staying.
• Annie has no chance in staying against Rachel. It's pretty much a done deal, I think.
• Annie went from wildly packing, yelling, and flipping off the cameras to "woe is me." She said she's probably lost her job, her family, her life and everything.
• Even Brendon, who has his own reasons to want Rachel to stay, tried to give Annie a pep talk.
• Annie is campaigning for votes. She told Lane she needs two or three more.
• She probably needs more than that.
• And, to think she dyed her hair for the show! Horrors!
  
• Lane wanted to know what Enzo's wearing for TV tonight. Oh, sure. Worry about Showtime but not the millions on the Internet!
  

Andrew hugs Rachel ... not a showmance.

Big Brother 12 - Episode 2 Blog Party

Well, I hope this is a sign of the times to come -- the show is actually starting on time here on the East Coast! As it airs, I'll post important updates in this entry. But the real fun is in the comments section. Everyone is invited to join in with your thoughts! Later tonight (or, worst case scenario, early in the morning), my full show review will be posted over on TV Squad.

The blog pool is open and the water's fine! Thanks go out to Lisanne for monitoring the pool -- here's the list:

**Big Brother Pool Teams**

Andrew- DKNYNC, Sydney, Sasha
Annie- Katie, Helenann2k, JOJO
Brendon- PDX Granny, Nana in NW, Becky, Margo
Britney- Zoetawny, Brent McKee, RBennie
Enzo- Donna in AL, Joy N, Lars
Hayden- Laurie, SharonS, Jackie, Jennasmom
Kathy- Sally, dla, chris, SSW
Kristen- Buzzmaam, Nina, Caela
Lane- Janice, ChicMc, Donna in FL
Matt- monty924, meb, Karen in Ca, Suzanne
Monet- Terry in PA, cha cha, PlaidChick, Lisanne
Rachel- Estelle, ML, Auntie Leigh
Ragan- Merrilee, Delee, SueGee

Hamsters ready?

After a sticky comp, the Have Nots are Kathy, Matt, Ragan and Rachel.
The saboteur duct-taped crosses on Britney and Kathy's photos, then told everyone to observe, listen, watch their backs.

Big Brother 12 - Live Feeds Bulletin - POV Meeting Over

The feeds were blocked for a long time, came back and, as expected, Annie is replacing Brendon on the block. So, it's Annie and Rachel nominated for eviction. She's not handling it well at all. Lane made the effort to console her, but she would like to have alcohol instead.

Big Brother 12 - Live Feeds Overnight into Sunday Morning, July 11

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For the most part, the house was a bit uneventful after the big new saboteur video. I think the saboteur might just be making things up about two people in the house having a previous relationship. Here's the skinny on the evening:

• Brendon cooked for the Have Nots, even though he's not one. Mmm ... fried pickles.
  
• Britney is still (fairly needlessly) freaking that she's going to be put on the block when Brendon saves himself.
• It's likely the replacement will be Annie unless Britney gets everyone ticked at her.
• What's surprising is that they're not trying to get Rachel out, thus ensuring a power player Blinded By Science showmance duo.
• Rachel and Monet showed off acrobatic cheer moves in the backyard.
• Both Lane and Matt tried to get Britney off her paranoia.
• Ragan thinks he's a walking zombie due to the slop, but is still amazed that he's actually in the house.
• I expect today will be rather quiet until the POV meeting. There have been no announcements, but in previous years it would be late afternoon their time. I'll post when I hear.
  

Matt and Ragan chased each other around in the Have Not Room, now we know that's how guys go gay (according to both Ragan and Matt) -- BB slop and Have Notting


Then again, Matt came INTO the house with numerous pajama bottoms.

Andrew and Rachel. not a couple

Rachel and Brendon, a couple. They were settling in for some hanky-panky. Brendon thought the cameras were off. She told him, "Nope, they're on!" The result above.