BB19: Live Feeds into Saturday Dawn, Brouhaha Afoot - July 29

Late night studying.

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Hotheaded Hamsters:

• Oh my.
• Paul, not quite believing that Jessica has some power to save both her and Cody for a few weeks, put both Jessica and Cody on the block.
• They're on the block with Jason, the third nominee who lost the Temptation Challenge.
• Mark won that challenge, so he can't be nominated this week.
• Paul says if both Jessica and Cody are indeed safe, no harm no foul. He has back-up nominees and, in his worst case scenario -- Josh might go home.
• But, of course, Paul thinks it's some kind of safety and doesn't realize that his entire HoH might go moot if Jessica uses the Halting Hex.
• Paul told Jessica time and time again that she's safe. She's only in the mix because of Cody.
• Cody (and Jessica) confronted Paul about the nominations.
• Eep.
• I thought there would be fisticuffs!
• Not on either Paul or Jessica's part, mind you.
• But Cody's rage was almost to that point.
• He seemed to make himself bigger -- like you're supposed to do if you come upon a bear.
• Seeing as Cody's only bigger than Paul as far as men go in the house, it wasn't really needed.
• He got in Paul's face almost egging Paul to hit him.
• Paul told him to leave the room.
• "What are you going to do about it?!?!" -- Cody.
• Paul called him emotional and just held his ground, telling Cody to leave the HoH room.
• Jessica escorted Cody out.
• Paul told Jessica he's willing to talk to her anytime.
• Then, Paul's bravado returned and he shouted things that Cody had said in the room from the balcony and calling Cody out as an emotional baby.
• Cody had claimed that Paul treated the others like dogs and bragged about how great he is in the game.
• Paul yelled it to all the others, rallying them too against Cody.
• Of course, the lesser than alpha males had to get into the fray, too.
• Josh started yelling at Mark about how he mistreated him last week and how they will pay.
• Oh my.
• Out of the four guys involved in the shouting matches, only Paul came off as quasi-reasonable. He would not let himself be egged into something he'd regret.
• Yet he would shout things after the threat of a punch in the face left the room.
• Heck, this was better than TV!
• Heh.
• I love me a good brouhaha.
• In other news, Elena told Mark that she cannot go home this week. She's counting BB as a career move and needs to stay in entertainment. She has no job to go back to, nor a home to return to come October. Her mother has her dogs. She told him BB is her job.
• I say, she better learn how to flip burgers or something. She's not going to make it in Hollywood! 
• They got BB Storm Watch bulletins on the video monitor. So, most of them studied through the night expecting that to be the veto comp. 

A cat and a cowboy.

For her, every day is Christmas.

I must stay. I have no job, no home.

Happiness is a tutu and lint roller.

Nobody likes Cody!

Posturing for a brouhaha.

BB19: Nominations Are In - July 28

This is just a quick update -- Paul went with his Plan A for nominations. Jessica and Cody are on the block.  Cody got angry, yelling at Paul. Paul yelled back at Cody. There were no fisticuffs and it didn't rise much about the level of a kerfuffle.

So, it's Jessica, Cody and Jason (due to the earlier comp) on the block. We still have to go through veto. If Jason saves himself, Paul cannot replace him. 

WE know that the Halting Hex will likely stop everything on Thursday.

But Paul doesn't.

BB19: Live Feeds Friday Daytime, Temptation Challenge - July 28

Keeping Kevin at arm's distance

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Whirling Dervishes:

• Most of the conversations of last night held into today.
• Elena is all kinds of grumpy.
• She blames Mark for their showmance and the perception that they are together.
• Sure, she's just an innocent victim.
• The feeds were blocked early so they could tell them about the Temptation Comp.
• Jessica and Cody talked of the wisdom of Cody participating in the comp.
• Neither Jessica nor Cody tried it.
• The feeds were blocked for most of the afternoon (with puppy cam) as the comp played out.
• Oh my ... Mark seems to have won!
• Even though he's in a neon green tutu.
• Jason was the last in the comp and is the third nominee.
• What will Paul do now?
• Paul is almost positive that Jessica and Cody are bluffing about her temptation. 
• She is. She has the Halting Hex, but it's not something that will keep both her and Cody safe for two weeks as she's been telling them.
• If Jason wins veto and pulls himself off the block, Paul can't replace him.
• Josh has been warned that he might be used as a pawn.
• Paul has serious thoughts of putting either Jessica or Cody up (or both) and seeing what happens.
• Elena's name is getting tossed around as a backdoor.
• All is up in the air now. 
• His Plan A is Jessica and Cody.
• Hmm.
• More later. 

Puppy cam!

Blaming Mark for their showmance

Mind controlling the fruit?

Mark has a nice tutu

BB19: Live Feeds Overnight into Friday - July 28

I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Deceptive Drones:

• There were no fisticuffs.
• No brouhahas.
• No real kerfuffles.
• Despite all of what Josh said about getting in Cody's face, he (Josh) was on the live feeds very little and well-behaved.
• It's evident that BB not only talked to them about language during the live show (remember someone saying no F-bombs during the aftermath of the HoH?), but they must have had warnings about possible fights.
• That might make this season the most talked-to about possible physical altercations ever.
• It's not Paul they've been warning about the physical stuff. (Although his language is ridiculously profane ...)
• It's Josh, Mark and Cody I would guess. Cody's military background might give him a bit more restraint than others. But he will get right up in people's faces and would surely retaliate if fists were to fly!
• The worst behaved of ALL was Elena -- slamming things around, saying she was talking to no one.
• You figure, once she got that dropped jaw off her drooping chest when she was blindsided by Ramses getting evicted, she was the most shocked.
• Just about everyone but Mark and her knew it was coming ... even Jessica and Cody. Heck, even Ramses knew.
• Paul and the others had the story all set -- Ramses won the 25 grand, he was a superfan, you never knew where he stood, he flip-flopped sides with the wind, he could win comps while Josh can't, he had to go because he was a more dangerous player (for the win) than Josh, etc.
• "It was nothing against you or Cody, Jessica." 
• They made it all about the Power of Ramses and tried to take the targeting Jessica and Cody right out of the mix.
• They said that the decision to evict Ramses was purely strategic while Jessica/Cody were targeting Josh as a personal vendetta.
• After all, Josh can't win anything, right?
• I don't think the story was totally bought, but each of them had the same story.
• Elena claimed to be more upset because her own alliance didn't tell her what was going on.
• They covered that base by telling her she didn't need to know -- they had enough votes and she would tell Mark, Mark might tell Jessica and Cody.
• (Although Kevin told Jessica, but that's beside the point.)
• Mark, with his cheeks that go red when he's upset, spent a lot of time saying he was sorry to Elena. He thinks everything is his fault.
• He thinks he's an outsider.
• Jessica and Cody talked about how they tried to socialize more.
• BB might have warned Jessica to stop lying about the power of her Temptation.
• But the thought is already in mind that she and Cody have some kind of protection for the next few weeks.
• No real talk about who Paul might nominate. He told Elena that she might be a pawn if Jessica and Cody can't be nominated.
• Elena told Paul that Mark is more into her than she is into him. Well, duh. It's been obvious she's just using him as her summer boy toy.
• No feeds block yet for the Temptation Challenge yet. That's supposed to happen before nominations.
• Jeff interviewed Ramses. I don't know why the kid likes Elena so much for the win. He said she and Paul will go far in the game. Well, Paul will.
• I can only assume that Paul's peeps will turn on him before the end. 
• But, whether he is obnoxious and annoying with a potty mouth or not, his social game has them all respecting his game, if not liking him. 

No one wants to play with me

Acted out the worst of all

Will the lies keep her and Cody safe?

Ramses thinks Elena will go far. Ha!

On the subways, that's man-spread, Alex

Paul reading his HoH letter

BB19: Live Eviction and HoH Episode Blog Party - July 27

As the show airs here, I'll be live-blogging and constantly updating this entry -- refresh the page to get the latest! As always, the real party is in the comments area. Come join in on the fun! 

Here are the blog pool match-ups for easy reference tonight (note that Cody's pool people are back in it) --

Alex Ow - jujufruit423, caela, Donna in FL, Nickelpeed
Christmas Abbott - Willie J, Rich from Buffalo, Glenn, QuixoticElf
Cody Nickson - MikesGirl, Chacha, Donna in NY, Delee
Elena Davies - Uncartie, Fred aka TwoBlackAces. Sharon N, chrob61
Jason Dent - Donna in Alabama, Cheryl in NC, jo Chapman, Marthalight
Jessica Graf - zombiehospice, Jean in Tampa Bay, Merilee
Josh Martinez - Petals, Stormy, Kelsey in NY, Dr_Celine
Kevin Schlehuber - elee86, aya, SueGee on the Left Coast
Mark Jansen - Buzzmaam, Judi Sweeney, Cheryl C, Sharon S
Matthew Clines - JonMD1267, T-Town Chick, Sharon C
Paul Abrahamian - Indiana Jane, Jackie, Brian, Marlo L
Ramses Soto - tbc, Pupis, Babs, Tammy
Raven Walton - Kristen from Ohio, David, Nora

Hamster watchers ready?

Last week Julie wore jeans. This week she's back to a dress. And ... we're in recap mode. 

Jessica hopes her decision not to use the veto won't come back and bite her in the butt. Paul tells us that he won't be letting Mark and Elena in on the save Josh plan. Josh plays up his sad game. He dances around when he's alone in a room.

Paul thinks that Mark and Elena are too chummy with Jess and Cody.  Cody tells us he's only pretending to work with Mark -- he doesn't trust him and Mark so quickly backstabbed him last week. Mark throws shade towards Raven and Matt to Paul. Now he distrusts him more. Paul goes to Raven and Matt with that information.

Cody tells Ramses he has a dream of Josh leaving to boos from the audience. Now, he didn't get boos when he played such a non-social game when he went. I doubt Josh will get boos. I also doubt Josh will walk out the door tonight, but that's another matter. 

After Jessic tells him it was her best week, Kevin asks about the Temptation, whether she won it or not. She said she won it and it was better than Paul's one -- her and Cody can't go anywhere for a while. He feels bad for her and tells her of the Ramses going home plan. She's livid. Cody and Jessica go around trying to get the votes to keep Ramses. Cody seems to alienate rather than convince. Jason thinks he's threatening him. Perhaps Cody should read the old book 'How to Win Friends and Influence People.' He has worse people skills than my cat.

Finally, to the living room for the live vote.
Ramses - Super fun, doesn't want it to end, can help a lot of people here. Please.
Josh - All for the family and housemates, except two meatballs, will go to war if I stay.

The votes to evict:
Cody - Josh
Jason - Ramses
Alex - Ramses
Mark - Josh
Elena - Josh
Kevin - Ramses
Matt - Ramses
Raven - Ramses
Christmas - Ramses
Paul - Ramses

As planned, 7-3, Ramses will go home tonight. Into commercial.Cody and Jessica look disgusted. Elena's jaw drops past her drooping chest. Josh acts like he didn't know and is all grateful.

Talking to Julie, Ramses says he knew he was leaving. 

Apparently, although Jessica hasn't used the Halting Hex, the consequence will be announced anyway. Hmm. 

Last night they studied photos of the three evicted hamsters on the Memory Wall. It will be a memory comp for HoH. It's fake magazine covers with tattoos.

Time for the comp. Inked and Evicted comp. They get true or false questions about the photos.

First question has Elena out.
Second question Mark, Alex, Cody, Josh and Kevin out.
Third question: All right
Fourth question: All right
Fifth question: Christmas and Jason out
Sixth question: Matt and Jessica out.

Paul wins HoH! 

Jessica lies to Julie about the Temptation and says it will keep her and Cody safe for the next few weeks.

Julie tells us that there's going to be a Temptation Comp each week. The winner will be safe, loser will go on the block as a third nominee.

BB19: Live Feeds into Wednesday Evening - July 26

The happy couple

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Bombastic Blindsides:

• I really don't have much new and exciting to share with you.
• Today was more of a repeat of yesterday -- Paul and others scheming to keep Josh in, Jessica worried that she will be blindsided and Ramses will be voted out, hamsters doing the "if I win HoH' scenarios, etc.
• Cody is less worried about Ramses going home than is Jessica. Oh, he seems to be catching on that there is the chance. He thinks Ramses is a good kid, has done nothing wrong and deserves to be in the house while Josh deserves to go home.
• However, Jessica is feeling real guilt about it. 
• She should have listened to her gut feelings and saved him with the veto.
• Josh is still acting all defeated and a broken man-boy.
• But he promises a real show tomorrow.
• We'll see about that.
• Paul is concerned about the last Temptation -- who got it, what is it and what is the curse. Jessica told people she got it, but lied about its powers, claiming it gave her safety. 
• They're worried about either a reset or a double eviction.
• Jessica doesn't think Elena will stay loyal to Mark.
• Well, duh.
• Ramses is going around trying to secure votes.
• So, they lie to him. I think he knows they're lying.
• They've been on indoor lockdown since around noon their time due to comp construction in the yard.
• Something tells me it won't be the memory comp that Paul and Kevin have been studying for!
• Yes, I lived dangerously and ended the above sentence with a preposition. I'm wild like that, y'know.
• Jessica keeps talking to Elena about the possible blindside.
• Well, that's the wrong person; Elena isn't in on the plan.
• Matt really wants Mark out before the jury. He thinks Mark is a big bully.
• A lot of them, once again this year, seem to have the goal of making jury rather than the dream of first place.
• I never understand that.
• Sure, they get paid the $1000 a week stipend. But that's not really riches, I wouldn't think.  
• Jessica and Cody talked about her Halting Hex. 
• She said she'll most likely use it to save him (Cody) because he'll probably be the target before her.
• That's it. 

Very, very worried

At least she cooks.

Kevin reading the slop accompaniments

There's been a scooter theft

BB19: Power of Veto Show Blog Party - July 26

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Recap City. 

Finally, the recap of nominations is done and over. Jessica once again tells us that Josh is her target, Ramses is just a pawn. 

Oh, geez. Josh is crying again in the bathroom and in the Diary Room. Christmas consoles him. Well, not in the Diary Room.

Jessica questions Elena about the certainty of Josh leaving. Elena says it will be Josh. Jessica asks Paul and he advises her to wait until after the veto comp. She doesn't like his "unsolicited advice" -- even though she did ask him! She doesn't want to be blindsided.

Paul thinks that Josh should stay, Ramses out. He thinks Josh will be loyal to him and the others. Paul advises Josh to lay low and stay cool. Of course, with a glimmer of hope, Josh will do it!

Christmas impresses Cody with her tale of being the first female on a pit crew at some NASCAR thing. Cody tells us he's trying to improve his social game.

PoV Players random pick time -- Jessica picks Houseguest's Choice (Cody, of course), Josh picks Jason, Ramses gets Christmas. 

Sigh. Now Jason is crying in the Diary Room. At least it's over missing his son, not the game. 

Veto Comp time -- Host Kevin is dressed as a bunch of grapes. The yard is done up in smoothie shops. It's the exploding stuff in your face comp. They have to memorize ingredients from a monitor and add the ingredient into their cup. 

Christmas out in the first round. Ramses, Josh and Jason all eliminated in the second round.  Only Cody and Jessica remain. Cody throws the last round to Jessica to save her hair.

Paul tells Josh to act like he's defeated so that Jessica will keep the nominations the same. Paul certainly doesn't want to be a renom! Josh goes to Jessica, telling her he wants to enjoy the few days he has left in the house.  But he goes wild in the Diary Room yelling she will be blindsided. 

Paul talks to his group about keeping Josh, citing Josh's loyalty. They can't depend on Ramses for the same loyalty. Plus, Josh will always be a bigger target.

Ramses is getting worried. He goes to Jessica to ask her to use the veto. She says she'll talk to people. Of course, they lie to her. Raven looked like a deer in headlights. Jessica is still worried.

She voices her worries and lays out what the other side of the house might be thinking to Cody. He pooh-poohs it and says she's being paranoid. She ponders putting up Alex and saving Ramses.

Time for the veto meeting!
Ramses - Praises her wins, consider options, please take me off the block if it's best for you.
Josh - Apologizes and plays the "I'm leaving" act.

Jessica does NOT use the veto.

BB19: Live Feeds into Tuesday Night - July 25

Don't get French toast in my ear!

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Tedious Toads:

• Wow, it's boring in there today.
• The plan to evict Ramses is still intact.
• Rumblings about it have gotten back to Cody and Jessica.
• But they can't do anything about it.
• Cody says if they vote out Ramses he'll never trust any of them again.
• Well, duh. They voted him out. He shouldn't trust them anyway.
• Kevin told Christmas that Cody told him in three interviews while he was out they mentioned his lack of a social game. Kevin said he knows Cody is trying.
• He's definitely trying to socialize a bit more than he did pre-eviction.
• But the damage is already done.
• In their morning Walk & Talk, Kevin and Jason can be a hoot. Kevin was saying this morning that they're actually in there for 30 years, not 90 days and no one ever leaves. If they do, they come back ... they're not really gone. Well, except for that one girl who ran away.
• Heh.
• Paul, Matt and Raven want Cody out, then Elena before Jessica.
• That is, after Ramses goes this week.
• Jessica has been counting the votes she thinks she thinks are for Ramses to stay. She thinks she has enough.
• I don't think so.
• Remember, they lie.
• I can think of three votes for Josh to go -- Cody, Mark and Elena.
• Josh is in love with Kevin.
• Or, something to that effect.
• He thinks Kevin is the "coolest cat on the block."
• But, of course, Kevin isn't on the block and hasn't been on the block.
• On the block are Ramses and Josh. Of the two, although a tad nerdy, I think Ramses is the coolest.
• Jessica got ticked at Paul's "unsolicited advice" regarding her relationship with Cody.
• Paul told her that it would be different outside the house.
• Cody bristled, saying at least they met naturally while Paul stalked his ex online.
• I don't know how "naturally" meeting in the BB house is. The whole situation is a bit unnatural to me.
• Alex, Paul and Jason talked about Cody's lies and now wonder if he was even ever in the military.
• I personally don't doubt that he was. But I do think he embellishes.
• Jessica still seems a bit jealous about Cody and Alex.
• Oh, give it a break.
• Just lots of small talk happening today. 

Trying to think ahead

They wouldn't flip the vote, would they?

Morning Walk &Talk

Josh's new best friend, Orwell

BB19: Live Feeds into Tuesday Morning - July 25

Mirrors my own reaction about the veto

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Lousy Liars:

• So, Jessica got bamboozled.
• Or, more to the point ... Ramses got bamboozled.
• She believed the lies and didn't use the veto.
• That will pretty much seals the deal that Josh will stay and Ramses will be evicted this week. 
• For me, that's good and bad. I enjoy Ramses -- he's like a kid in a candy shop living his dream to be on the show. For the most part, he's pleasant and upbeat. I enjoy the feeds when Kevin and Ramses are messing around together. That's the "bad" of it -- I'll miss the banter and the kid.
• I guess the "good" is that Josh is so explosive. You know me; I like a good brouhaha and giggle at a heated kerfuffle. He's good for that. It will liven up the feeds at times. But, when he's down, he's fairly nonexistent. One thing to note about him -- he talks to the cameras. I wish they all did.
• Jessica and Cody will once again be blindsided this week when the vote comes through.
• That should perk the feeds up for a while.
• In other news -- Kevin said something about having a BankAmericard. Um, hey Kevin ... it's probably been called a Visa card for most, if not all, the lifetime of your fellow hamsters. They probably had no clue what he meant.
• Paul, Kevin and others have been doing a lot of studying the house and its stuff. Paul thinks they're due a memory comp.
• Paul told Kevin they need to memorize the days and not to share with others.
• But Paul won't advise Kevin who to put on the block if he (Kevin) wins HoH. Kevin is thinking both Jessica and Cody.
• Alex suggested to Jason that they just say something like "I hate Josh" if Ramses asks them about their votes.
• Aw, poor kid.
• Heh. Alex says getting hit all the time by others when she was a kid because her last name is "Ow" toughened her up.
• Ow!
• Hmm. Jessica told Kevin about winning the temptation.
• But she lies about it. Maybe she's learning.
• She told Kevin it makes her ineligible to be nominated for four weeks and the punishment would to go to the person nominating her.
• Oh my.
• I don't know how that will play out.
• Apparently Kevin was told in the Diary Room that he came in second for the Temptation.
• Paul quizzed Raven about her disease(s) with others gathered around the hot tub.
• I dunno. She's surely in better shape than I am!
• Kevin went and told Jason about Jessica's Temptation. The lie she gave him, that is.
• Jason told Alex and Christmas. They aren't as believing, though. They think it's too good and Paul probably got the best one this season already.
• Cody caught onto the Save Josh Movement. 
• Jessica said it was she was scared would happen.
• Well, she could have saved Ramses with the veto, silly girl!
• Cody thinks Paul is spearheading the movement.
• Well, yeah. But it's not just Paul. It's Paul, Alex, Christmas ... need I go on?
• Thursday's live show should be interesting, to say the least.

Smile while you can, Ramses

No, not a showmance

Wants a breakfast sandwich

At least he'll add kerfuffles to the mix

Listening to Raven talk diseases

BB19: Live Feeds PoV Meeting Quick Blurb - July 24

Just a real quick update --

Jessica did NOT use the power of veto.

Ramses and Josh are still on the block together. She and Cody are unaware that the majority plan to send Ramses packing. The veto would have saved him. She does have the Halting Hex. But I can't see her using that to save anyone other than herself or Cody.

It will probably be bye-bye Ramses on Thursday. The pawn often goes home. He knows it. But apparently Jessica doesn't. I said she needs to realize they LIE!

BB19: Live Feeds into Monday Morning - July 24

He grew up on Darling Street

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Capricious Cats:

• Ramses is very worried.
• As he should be.
• He went to Jessica, telling her he knew he was Plan B when he was on the block before and thinks the majority will vote him out.
• Jessica told him to talk to people, see where they stand.
• Um. Okay. But they do LIE. It's Big Brother. They're gonna lie, silly girl!
• She said she would also talk to people.
• Remember, Jessica, they will LIE!
• She assured Ramses that he will not go home this week and told him that she has her own Plan B that will keep him in the house. 
• She told him she doesn't want to blow his game and won't do it.
• Now, of course, we know she has Plan B and a Plan C.
• Plan B is that she holds the PoV -- she could save him and put someone else up on the block with Josh. 
• Plan C is that she has the Halting Hex power. 
• Josh is still "not talking" or even acknowledging Jessica and Cody. If they enter the kitchen when he's there, he walks out without a word said.
• Kevin has the initials of all of his brothers tattooed on one arm. But not his sisters. Hmm.
• Jessica didn't realize live feeders have audio, not just video. Now, if all we had was video it would be either (A) really, really more boring than it actually is or (B) more exciting because we could use our own imagination with the dialogue!
• Josh talked at length to the camera (us). He's sure he's staying this week and is planning on being nice because everybody will be jury votes.
• Ha! Like he's going to make it to the end. No way, Joshay! They don't LIKE you. They're using you and often mock you behind your back!
• Well, not really Kevin. He kind of defends Josh a bit saying he's a kid.
• Josh doesn't want to be nice to Mark or Cody.
• Well, I don't think they want to be nice to him, either.
• Josh says he's going to keep pretending to be miserable so that Jessica and Cody will be sure he's the one going home.
• Of course, if Jessica doesn't step in and do something to save Ramses, Josh will be staying. 
• But, under no circumstances will he ever win this game. He won't make it to the Final Two and, if pigs fly and he does -- no jury would vote for him to win pretty much no matter who's at the end with him.
• That's it for now.
• The PoV Meeting will be today. Hopefully Jessica will save Ramses. I think he's the one I'd rather see in the house over Josh.
• Oh, Josh is good for kerfuffles and even a brouhaha, but in his down time he's practically non-existent. 

No one gets between me and my cat ears!

They deserve each other

Definitely the better player than Cody

Is very concerned he will go home

BB19: Live Feeds into Sunday Evening - July 23

Jason and Kevin do walking laps and lifts

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Revolting Rodents:

• Kevin and Jason think that Cody is lying a lot to them. They know the age lie because he admitted it. Kevin still can't understand why he'd lie about that.
• The latest is that Cody was telling them some kind of mission he was on and was trapped. He couldn't remember how he was rescued, then said others came for him.
• Kevin and Jason picked up two things on that story -- first, it identically matched a movie they both had seen. Second, as Kevin pointed out, in a situation like that which supposedly happened four years ago, you might forget how you got into it. But you'd surely remember how you got out.
• In other Cody war stories news of the day, Jessica told him she'd prefer he stop mentioning that he's killed people.
• I know a lot of people who fought in wars myself. In the decades (and scores) I've known them, rarely is it mentioned that they killed people. One has a Silver Star, a combat award. He was in Vietnam and killed many. To this day, he rarely mentions it. It haunts him. 
• Cody told Jessica they were "bad people." I'm sure they were. But it still bugs me (and apparently Jessica) that he brags about killing people.
• Back to Kevin and Jason -- they also mentioned Cody's staring. It's not just us noticing it!
• Ramses has been deemed the best slop cook.
• But this week it's Paul, Mark and Mark chosen along with Josh who has a second week of it.
• Raven seems to be the cook of the house with chicken dishes a specialty.
• Raven eats and talks with her mouth full of food and it annoys me.
• The movement is afoot to take Ramses out this week instead of Josh.
• Elena isn't privy to said movement.
• Jessica, obviously the more astute of Cody and Jessica, is worried and is thinking that she might have to use the veto. Or even the Hex.
• She doesn't want the guilt of Ramses going home on her HoH nomination.
• On the other hand, Cody thinks she's just being paranoid. How could they vote out Ramses when Josh is such a "psychopath"?
• Jessica can understand why the others would want to keep Josh over Ramses. She knows they can use him while Ramses is unpredictable.
• Cody doesn't see it. 
• There are none so blind as those who refuse to see.
• She would like Paul out but feels that would totally alienate them at this time.
• She's asking around a bit to get the feel of the vibe.
• She talks to Elena. Um, not the best choice as she's one of the few not in on the Keep Josh Movement.
• Oh. They got new foodstuffs today. They complained about getting roast beef.
• "Who eats roast beef?" they ask.
• I do.
• FedEx it here, please. 

Resting B-Face?

Josh prepares his slop breakfast

Maybe he and Jessie will become buds

Inhaling his slop pasta

Kevin will talk to anyone

BB19: HoH and Nominations Show Blog Party - July 23

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The recap begins with the Josh/Mark fiasco. Recap through the Battle Back. 

Cody tells us this time around he'll listen to Jessica. Oh, geez, the showmance goes on. She tells him that Kevin has her back and Josh has promised to send her home. She tells him of the Halting Hex. Jessica tells us they need to play as a team, Cody can't go rogue again. 

The rest of the house thinks Cody will play a more social game. They want him to leave again.

HoH comp time! They all have neon construction vests on in Evictionville. They have to keep their traffic light in place by holding up the red disk eith a skinny long stick. Who's Ready for a Hold-Up? Even Christmas can play this one. 

Kevin then Mark then Paul go down. Kevin punishes Cody (as per the rules to punish someone) by calling the trash man. Cody gets trash all over. Mark also chooses Cody. Road rage dude yelling at Cody to distract him. Paul also punishes Cody. He gets goop cement poured on his back. 

Then Jason is out. He decides to punish Jessica. She gets graffiti spray painted on her back to distract her. Elena out -- ketchup and mustard all over Cody.

Matt out, also chooses to punish Cody. More garbage. Raven out, the Road Rage dude is back at Cody. Josh out, chooses Jessica. black goo all over her back. Josh heckles them.

Jessica and Cody tell Christmas she's not their target. She won't promise them the same because they are her targets.

Oops! Cody is eliminated! He punishes Ramses with the graffiti artists. 

Ramses out. He chooses Jessica -- mustard and ketchup again.

Christmas out -- Jessica is the new HoH! It turns out that her father passed away three years ago on the date of the comp. He's the one who got her into BB -- they used to watch it together.

Josh thinks he'll be the target. Kevin says they'll probably put up Josh and Josh. Paul is worried. Jessica tells Christmas she meant the safety deal. Cody says he'll shut up and listen to Jess. 

Josh goes to the HoH room to talk. She doesn't let him right in. Cody arrives there. He thinks she should send him away. Cody tells Josh neither one of them wants to talk to him. He wanted them to put a bigger target on the block.

Jessica does talk to Matt and Raven. She implies she's not after them. She doesn't want herself and Cody to be their targets. Mark talks to them He loves them after all. Elena is playing nice just to stay in the game. Cody tells us that he trusts Mark the least in the house. 

Paul and Cody talk. Lovefest time? Eep. Cody thinks they could go far if they work together. He tells us that he doesn't trust him. Paul tells us he doesn't trust Cody. So, they'll work together until they don't. 

Heh. A segment on Kevin wrapping himself in Saran wrap to lose weight.

Jess and Cody talk about the nominations. She says Josh is a definite. Cody suggests putting Ramses up. Jessica doesn't think it's time to take out Paul. They feel they need to gain numbers.

Nominations Ceremony --
Jessica nominates Ramses, then Josh. She tells Ramses he's just a pawn. She calls out Josh for being a dirty player in the game. 

Josh cries in the Diary Room. Too bad, so sad.