Big Brother 16: Live Feeds into Saturday morning - July 5

Frankie has oodles of cuddle buddies

Okay, a bit o' action last night in that Big Brother House of Huffy Hamsters:

• First, blocked to the feeds but shown on BBAD (what's up with that? We PAY for the feeds!), the hamsters watched fireworks on their living room screen.
• They couldn't go outside because there was music and fireworks able to be seen in the yard.
• On BBAD they never showed the screen, just the hamsters watching.
• Later on in the evening, the hamsters made their own fireworks.
• Thankfully, no gun powder involved.
• First, Jocasta tried to calm Zach down a bit over his hatred of Victoria. She told him that perhaps in her culture, they don't use the words "please" and "thank you."
• There is a sleeping arrangement kerfuffle going on with the girls.
• PaoPao doesn't want to sleep with Victoria because she wears perfume and PaoPao is allergic.
• Victoria won't sleep in a room with men.
• PaoPao also doesn't want to be in a bed with three even though she's a logical choice because she's so tiny.
• Zach offered to sleep in the Have Not room, but not if they think he's doing it for Victoria. @@
• In this particular kerfuffle, I admired Jocasta's reasoning skills. You can tell she's not only a mother, but someone who actually listens well to people and tries to diffuse situations. Kudos to her!
• But that wasn't the big kerfuffle of the night. 
• Alas, I don't think I can bring it to the level of calling it a brouhaha.
• Rats. I love a good brouhaha.
• What happened was that Amber and many others in the house talked and many would prefer Brittany stay in the game rather than PaoPao. 
• Yes. they're viewing PaoPao as a weak player and Brittany more deserving of the spot right now.
• That goes against Devin's wishes. He's adamant that the target is Brittany and he wants it to be an unanimous vote.
• Oh my. Trouble in Hamster Heaven.
• Well, Devin heard rumors and talked to Christine (of the Bomb Squad).
• Caleb and Derrick thought Devin intimidated Christine and Caleb told him so.
• Devin, reminiscent of Norman in Psycho, pretty much pleaded that he wouldn't hurt a fly.
• Caleb told him he didn't treat the women with respect and that they're afraid of him.
• Caleb also pointed out that Devin said the nomination (and targeting) of Brittany was personal, now he's saying strategy.
• That was THAT.
• The bromance is OVER.
• Caleb and Devin are no longer BFFs!
• The Bomb Squad itself seems rocky, as well.
• Caleb told Christine not to talk to Devin unless there was another guy around. He said Hayden counts as a guy.
• Well, that's good.
• I think Hayden thinks he's a guy, too.
• The rumblings amongst the girls not only targets Devin, but they're leery of Caleb, too.
• Too much testosterone in those two, I say!
• Derrick and Cody are laying as low as they can. Derrick got more involved than Cody. Cody admittedly hates drama.
• Cody, Derrick and Zach thinking they're sitting pretty right now with Caleb and Devin on the outs with most of the house. They are determined to keep Brittany.
• Caleb, at this point, wants to keep Brittany ... mostly because Amber wants to keep her.
• Cue dramatic music.

What did I do?!?!

Calm it down, Devin

The bromance is OVER! Huff.

Her bowtie is really a camera

Girls alliance?

Big Brother 16: Live Feeds into Friday evening - July 4

I forgot to wish y'all a happy 4th of July this morning with all I had to report. Happy 4th of July weekend! The talented Zoetawny made this for me a few years back. Cool, huh?

Since the hamsters were up all night doing comps, they slept a good part of the day. But, here's what's happened in that Big Brother House Men Who Cry and Women Who Don't Love Them:

• Caleb cried and made Frankie have a house meeting to tell everyone that he's crying because of his time in the service and the fact that it's the 4th of July. He will seclude himself and ask they respect his feelings.
• @@
• Mind you, I'm not rolling my eyes at the "he served our country" bit. Not at all. I do respect that.
• My father served in WW II. My grandfather served in both WW I and WW II. Friends of mine served in Vietnam and wars since. Not a one that I know, no matter the horrific things they might have experienced, sat (or sit) around and cry over the 4th of July.
• If I were Donny, I think I'd have to say, "That doggone boy jus' like to cry fer attention."
• Every time he cries, he reminds me more of Brandon Hantz.
• That's SO not a good thing. Make him stop crying over nominations, crying over Amber, crying over the 4th of July, crying over this, crying over that. Stop it, Caleb!
• In other news, Brittany is very upset that Devin made gun motions at her.
• Derrick and Cody all but told her that her fears that Devin was going to go for the unanimous vote bit again, this time against her, are correct.
• Just about everyone (except Caleb) still wish Devin could be out this week.
• Both Cody and Hayden are kicking themselves for coming so close to winning HoH, then screwing up.
• Caleb claims he made it through a few of the rounds to get on The Voice.
• Um. Okay. Did he cry for them, too?
• Speaking of singing, I finally saw Frankie's sister, Ariana Grande, tonight on TV. I'm not really impressed, but like the idea that she had clothes on.
• Cody and Hayden studied for some memory comp they expect.
• I think Amber's crushing (not in a romantic way) on Donny. She really seems to enjoy spending time talking with him.
• Maybe it's such a relief to be near a "safe" guy what with being the object of Caleb's obsession.
• PaoPao is upset because people think she's a weak player.
• But, that's because she is!
• Devin told Zach that he told PaoPao if he wins PoV, he'll take her off the block and put Victoria in her place. He said he'll stick to that.
• Of course, that makes Zach a happy camper. He thinks Victoria is the rudest person on Earth.
• Really not much happening today ...

Crying patriot

Counting days, memorizing stuff

Caleb wishes he was Frankie

Quality time with Donny

Not just a big goofy dude

Big Brother 16: Live Feeds Into Friday Morning - July 4

Will power go to his head? Rhetorical ?

It's a whirlwind! Two HoHs, nominations and the Battle of the Block in less than twelve hours! Here's what's happened since the live show in the Big Brother House of Better Than Last Year But Odd In Their Own Ways:

• Amber told Frankie she didn't want to put up two girls and she won't put Donny up.
• Devin told Donny he won't put him on the block.
• Good ... now if Donny can sail through into September ...!
• Jocasta thought because she did so poorly in the HoH comp, she's going to be a target.
• Jocasta cried.
• Donny tried to console her, telling her to just lay low and let the other people off each other.
• Derrick also came along and told her that he did horrible in the comp himself.
• Amber told Caleb that she needs to put up weak players, but they're her friends. Caleb told her she could put him and Derrick up and they'd win the BotB. If she puts up strong players, she loses the HoH-ship.
• It's a quandary!
• The hamsters talked about how surprising it was that Joey seemed shocked with her unanimous eviction.
• So was I. If ever there was writing on the wall ...
• Cody found out in the Diary Room that it will be a few days of no Have Nots.
• Some people sighed a sigh of relief with that announcement.
• Brittany thinks that Devin will put her up and she will be the target this week.
• Heck, they might as well fast forward to Thursday because she's absolutely right. Well, at least about being Devin's target.
• Derrick and Zach are a bit burnt by the Bomb Squad. Derrick thinks Devin is thinking about nominating him. Then Zach pointed out it was Caleb who volunteered him.
• Derrick said that if he's nominated, he's tempted to throw the BotB and they could backdoor Devin.
• Brittany is sure not only will she be nominated, but Devin will go around telling people it needs to be unanimous like with the Joey vote.
• Brittany cried some more.
• Aww, even Zach is trying to make Brittany feel better.
• Zach would prefer that Victoria goes on the block. He really despises her. I think it's to the point that every little thing she does annoys him. 
• I think we all have had people like that in our lives. You know the kind -- they could walk into a room and say hi and we cringe inside.
• Not that I mean Victoria, per se. She actually doesn't bother me.
• PaoPao says that if she goes on the block again, she wants to go with a strong person.
• Hmm ... if she goes on the block, it's very likely she will be the weak person teamed with the target, don'tcha think?
• Hayden put on the louse costume from the previous comp and moonwalked (like Michael Jackson) in the living room. He can actually do it well!
• They had the big HoH room reveal.
• And fun was had by all. 
• You know, all those fake laughs and quasi-interest.
• They're always more interested in the foodstuffs in the baskets!
• Amber cried while reading her letter from her mother. No surprise there.
• Amber is taking the little side HoH room while Devin and Caleb (are you shocked) will take the larger main HoH room.
• Yes, it's the HoH Trio!
• Uh-oh. "Nominations Today" is already up on the screen!
• Amber refuses to let go of her HoH. She doesn't want the winning team.
• The consensus is that Brittany is indeed the target.
• Devin told Nicole she'll probably go on the block, but he loves her. He told her when she's sees the pairing, she'll know she's safe.
• Meanwhile PaoPao is the weak person in the lot.
• Amber put Hayden and Nicole up, Devin put Brittany and PaoPao.
• Can we guess the plan?
• Sure, we can.
• Before we knew it, feeds were blocked for the Battle of the Block!
• Sheesh, can't I even take a nap here?
• As expected, Hayden and Nicole won, Amber is dethroned (but keeping the room) and it's PaoPao and Brittany on the block.
• Brittany is the target.

Safe friends

The HoH trio

Hayden moonwalks in a louse suit

Famber?

The small adjacent HoH room

Now he has the glasses

Big Brother 16: Live Eviction and HoH Show Blog Party

Once again, a line of severe thunderstorms is passing through as the show airs here. So, if I vanish, it's possible my power went out. But ... if the power stays on, I'll update this entry with the major happenings as they air here on the east coast. Refresh the page to get the latest news!

As always, the real party is in the comments area. Come join in on the fun and watch the show with us!

Reminder -- the blog pool match-ups will be announced after the first hamster gets evicted! (Well, not the moment of eviction, of course.)

Are you ready?

Recap, recap!

Heh, Julie mentions that the first Team America houseguest selected might be the first to go. Heh. No one seems to really have her back. Devin is telling people that the vote needs to be unanimous. He's ticking off Victoria and even Zach.

Joey, after being told that Devin and Caleb control the vote, becomes "Alex" -- her manly man alter-ego and runs around basically being an idiot. She's yelling that everybody's afraid.

A segment on Caleb's obsession er, "crush" on Amber. Love the music! She is SO not into him!

It's to the living room! Each can make a brief statement -- Joey pushes that she's the stronger of the two noms. PauPau -- Loves all, hopes she's kept, positive energy and "funness."

The voting:
Devin -- Joey
Derrick -- Joey
Frankie -- Joey
Cody -- Joey
To commercial ...
Zach -- Joey
Brittany -- Joey
Nicole -- Joey
Christine -- Joey
Victoria -- Joey
Jocasta -- Joey
Hayden -- Joey
Amber -- Joey
Donny -- Joey

It is indeed unanimous, sheeple they are!

Joey is funny with her Julie interview.

Julie hints that the women and men compete separately for the HoH. But, first ... a commercial.

Greek Week - Sorority sisters first. Frat brothers next. BB Ranger is the comp, balance beam, move kegs to front of frat house and stack them. The ones on the balcony (guys now) have frisbees they can throw at them. Amber is in the leage. Gah, Brit is out -- her keg fell. AMBER IS THE FIRST HOH.

It's the Frat turn now. Caleb can't play, but Frankie can. Derrick fell. Dang! Hayden was about to win when he fell! CODY IS THE SECOND HOH. Wait, was there a foul of some sort? They're reviewing the tape. I can't review the tape because I'm not taping!

DONNY is the second (first) Team America member! He says he won't let all y'all down. Now the voting for both other members will be online. I guess they want to get them in before they're voted out!

Cody is NOT the HoH, he hit the ground before hitting the button! DEVIN IS THE SECOND HOH. Oh, geez.

Big Brother 16: Live Feeds late night Wed. into Thursday - July 3

Brittany reminds me of someone. Who?

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

• Zach told PauPau that if he got HoH, there are some people he'd never put up -- her, Frankie and Cody.
• PauPau said she wouldn't put up Amber and Donny in addition to Zach's lists.
• Like she could ever win an HoH!
• Derrick and Frankie talked about how expensive the fish are this year and how BB is getting top of the line food for them, too.
• Perhaps since so many fish died in previous years, they stopped buying them from the dollar store.
• (Yes, great fish this season, all kidding aside.)
• While Nicole thinks by cuddling with Cody, she's just cuddling a really cute guy, Victoria told it that it would put a target on her.
• Christine told Nicole that they can use PauPau as a weak player until they don't need her anymore.
• Caleb thinks Amber owes him an apology for "mean things" she said about him.
• Of course, that was when she said she wasn't interested and told others Caleb is all about himself.
• Caleb says that on a date, especially a first date, he would treat a girl (Amber?) like a princess. He would want the date to be in Atlanta with a horse-drawn carriage.
• Devin continues to rub some of the girls the wrong way. With his size, he can be very intimidating even if that's not his intent. He just wants to help his bromance boy Caleb.
• Frankie told Amber she needs to talk to Caleb herself instead of letting Devin tell him everything.
• Amber cried.
• Devin called a house meeting.
• Amber didn't want to go to it.
• Amber told Caleb she didn't know what Devin was telling him, but she was good. She gave him a quick hug.
• He'll probably have sweet dreams of that hug for months now.
• Amber told Caleb that she thinks Devin called the house meeting just to get people to feel sorry for him.
• At the meeting, Devin admitted to being behind Donny's nomination.
• He said he plans to be honest as he can from this point forward.
• Devin cried.
• Huh, Amber might be right about why Devin called the meeting!
• Let's all sob for poor misunderstood Devin!
• Frankie told Victoria that Devin managed to turn the whole house against him.
• PauPau thinks that Devin blew up not only his own game, but Caleb's game as well.
• Zach tried to console Devin in the storage room (gameplay, I'm sure) and Devin cried again about his daughter.
• So, now they've all skipped over who's going home tomorrow (Joey) and are thinking of who to get rid of next week (Devin).

A pow-wow without PauPau

Jocasta sans bowtie

I'd treat her like a princess

Zankie