BB19: Live Feeds Monday into Tuesday, Brouhahas! - July 31/August 1

Josh tells Mark his woes with Cody

Oh my gosh. I worked late, came home exhausted and missed a huge brouhaha in the house! I've now caught up thanks to the Flashback feature and will give you the skinny. Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Looney Toons:

• Yes, Paul did some instigating.
• But people are responsible for their own behavior in the house.
• Sure, riling up Josh is like playing with dynamite.
• But who thought Raven would turn into a raven' lunatic?
• It all started with the Hex use possibility and with Paul saying that it's time for Cody to show his "real colors."
• While I do enjoy a good brouhaha, this ended up not being quite that at all.
• It ended up with Josh, Raven, Alex and Paul leading the charge against Jessica and Cody.
• While it was aimed more at Cody, Jessica was targeted by Raven as much as Josh targeted Cody.
• Paul instigated things with Josh, telling him what to say to Cody to "set him off."
• But Raven was instigated by Christmas who told her that Jessica said horrible things at her.
• Instead of making them both want to leave, it seems she's more likely to use the hex.
• Instead of getting Cody riled up enough to get the boot from production, they might have lengthened his stay.
• There ended up being arguments between Jessica and Cody, Christmas and Matt and more.
• This isn't good, not really.
• Yet Mark and Josh are getting along okay. Mark told Josh he's glad he's not the target of this mess.
• Hmm.
• Some are questioning if Cody ever was a Marine.
• I think he probably was one. But it is odd that he has to think of his last rank. "Um. I think I was a ... corporal."
• Josh told us that he's not a bully.
• I don't know. He seems to be doing a lot of bullying.
• It's all a huge mess in the house right now.
• While I think Cody has no social game and isn't a good candidate for the show, this is all a bit too much.
• Yes, Paul instigated Josh and the idea. But some people were just kind of "there" -- Kevin, Jason come to mind.
• Alex, Christmas, Raven, Josh ... they didn't have to do this or go this far.
• Paul claims to react to bullying by being the bigger bully. Hmm. Cody's bullying is more of a physical threat fistfight kind of thing. Paul's is an outright war. 
• Even with the war as it was, Cody didn't get physical. 
• Mark thinks that they should stop and think how it all looks to others.
• Words of wisdom from someone who's shown little emotional growth, but he's right.
• But, like I said, it will probably all backfire. They all just bought more time with Jessica and Cody. 

A Raven lunatic?

If not for Cody, Jessica would go far.

Will this all backfire on him?

New duo? Nah.

In circus theme mode again

Meeting of the minds and mindless.

Will he stay or go?

BB19: Live Feeds into Monday Dawn - July 31

Is it that cold in there?

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Paul Plans:

• Okay ... so Jessica's demands have been met. 
• For the moment, at least.
• She will not use the hex and will sacrifice Cody this week.
• Paul will take Jason off the block during the veto meeting.
• In return, they (Paul and company) will keep Jessica safe the next two weeks and Alex will be voted out next.
• I mean ... what could go wrong here?
• Well, Paul doesn't want Alex out.
• But he doesn't tell Jessica that.
• Elena thinks she needs to separate herself from Mark for her own game.
• Honestly, I don't think that will help her much.
• She obviously was never that into Mark in the first place. I think any convenient man would have sufficed her needs.
• Mark, on the other hand, was smitten. He's often more of a teenager than a man and that includes how he is with women.
• He's hurt.
• Maybe he and Josh can work on a true bromance instead.
• Paul, when not around certain hamsters, is beside himself with glee thinking this new plan might actually work.
• He amazes himself.
• Heh.
• In between smooching sessions, Jessica and Cody had their relationship ups and downs talks.
• I think Jessica's eyes are opening in regard to how Cody is and might also be on the outside.
• "Maybe I'm supposed to be alone," says Cody.
• Hey, there's nothing wrong with that! Well, unless you're miserable alone, that is.
• There are other rifts going on in the house -- Josh is being a pain, Mark is irked that Josh gets away with it, etc.
• Kevin told Jason that Cody told him he'd be willing to bow out of the game to give Jessica a chance in it.
• Paul is being cautious. He doesn't want Jessica to feel threatened. After all, until the hex is not used on Thursday, there is room for changed minds.
• Paul thinks he might pull Jessica off with the veto, put Alex up and let Jessica think Alex will be voted out.
• Jessica herself is of two minds about the hex -- America gave it to her, so she should use it and Cody keeps changing his mind whether he should stay or go.
• Mark is now forlorn and lovesick. Poor baby. Elena certainly isn't the woman for him anyway. He just doesn't see it that way.
• Later! 

Not really a worldly dude

A man with a plan. And a Plan B.

No, I haven't won a comp yet!

Breaking up is hard to do

BB19: Live Feeds into Sunday Evening - July 30

Mark's one shoulder dwarfs both of them

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Dealing Dilemmas:

• Paul is thinking the temptation Jessica has might just save one person. He's considering pulling Jessica off the block.
• His plan would be to put Elena up in her place, Cody would go home.
• Kevin believes that if any girl is on the block, Christmas will vote that girl out. Hmm.
• Paul talked to Jessica, once again reiterating that everyone likes her. It's just that, with Cody (Public Enemy #1) at her side, she will always remain on the outside, a target.
• She ended up telling him that, using her hex, she can pull everyone off the block.
• She tells him there would be no eviction at all.
• In other words, his latest HoH reign would be all for nothing.
• Jessica tells him she refuses to take part in any plan that will send Cody home.
• Sigh. That would be a game-changing move for her. In my opinion, she has a decent sense of the game, better than most playing this season. If not for Cody, she'd be a contender for the win.
• Paul pointed out that she'd definitely make jury if she doesn't use it and Cody goes home.
• The person going home this week should be the last pre-jury.
• She says she wants to be in jury with Cody if neither of them make it further down the line.
• Paul kept trying to convince her that Cody is ruining her game and she has a chance without him in the picture.
• Alas, to no avail.
• Well ... maybe ...
• Jessica laid down the rules if she doesn't use the hex to save herself and lets Cody go -- she wants safety for two weeks and Alex to be voted out the next HoH.
• Um. Gee, isn't Paul in a secret alliance with Alex?
• Shh. It's a secret.
• Paul assured her he could fulfill her first demand. He's not as sure on the getting Alex out.
• Jessica is adamant about the Alex bit. She says she feels like she's being bullied in the game and those are her demands. She would like them met.
• Well, that sends Paul into a tailspin! He has to run around to all of his peeps, adjusting things a bit for each of them.
• Cody and Jessica ended up in a kerfuffle without anyone mentioning she might be ready to throw him to the wolves!
• Paul told Alex of the plan, telling her that they'll be faking the target on her and there will be another blindside.
• Heh. Paul said that Cody has a "small man complex."
• Takes one to know one!
• Paul is the smallest guy in the house while Cody is shorter than most of the women.
• Paul and his peeps decide to go with a Make Cody Miserable Plan.
• Um. I think he's there already and has been for weeks with the exception of the Jessica benefits.
• A meeting was held with Jessica (sans Cody) and a group. She agreed not to use the hex (and thus sacrifice Cody) if Alex goes out next.
• Agreed.
• Um, well, it is BB. I wouldn't trust any of them!
• Jessica asked they be nice to Cody. After all, he has post-war stuff going on in his head.
• I don't know. I watched as Jessica asked him the ranks he attained in both the Air Force and Marines.
• Uh.
• "Uh is not an answer," I say in my best Judge Judy voice.
• Now, you KNOW the rank you attained on the military as well as you KNOW whether you graduated school or not. Why did he hesitate on both answers? Thinking up a lie?
• Hmm.
• Things are all convoluted in the house.
• And, so is my mind.
• Until tomorrow ... 

Pigs are flying! They're playing pool again.

A cowboy without a hat

Adding to repertoire - the sneer stare

Paul and Jessica talk game

BB19: Temptation Challenge, Nominations Show Blog Party - July 30

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! 

Recap, recap. 

After the recap, Paul thinks that Jessica is bluffing with her announcement that she has the power to keep her and Cody safe. Cody admits Jessica is much better at the game than he is. Well, heck ... ALL of them have a better social game. Elena is all upset that people lied to her. Josh thinks that he should irk Mark and starts banging pots and pans to wake him up.

He says he wants to bond with Mark. He runs around dancing to his circus theme. banging pots and pans claiming it's his last day. Mark tells us he's nauseous about having to deal with Josh for another week. 

Jessica tells Cody that she wants to convince Paul to nominate two other people so the hex could be used next week. 

Elena is shunning Mark and the world. Mark tries to make good with Cody. Cody tries to make good with Matt. Matt tells us voting Ramses out was best for his game. Cody tells us he doesn't like or trust Matt.

Paul thinks he should call Jessica's bluff and put both Jessica and Cody on the block. He gets his allies to back him up with the move. 

Cody talks to Paul and brings to light a new target -- Mark. That's because Mark is his buddy.

Paul is still in secret cahoots with Alex. He tells her that he's going to put up Jessica and Cody. If Jessica and Cody come down, he'll replace them with Mark and Elena. Of course, he doesn't have the power of the hex right. He plants seeds with Elena that Mark is ruining her game because Mark has reattached to Cody. 

Elena tells us she can't leave the house due to her showmance -- "I can't look that dumb."

Too bad. That dumb ship sailed long ago. 

She talks to Mark. Now Mark is upset. 

The Temptation Challenge is announced as the consequence of the acceptance of the final temptation. 

Cody wants to compete in it. Jessica thinks that would be foolish because she wants people to believe they're safe.  Elena thinks if she doesn't compete, it will show Paul she trusts him.  Alex thins it's exciting but will do what's best for the group. Paul thinks Matt should play, so he'll do it for Paul.

Jason, Matt, Alex, Mark compete in the comp. Paul isn't too happy about Mark competing -- he was the Plan B eviction.

Big Brother Bowlarina. They get tutus. It's the comp where BB makes them dizzy and then they try to bowl. This comp is always a hoot to watch! Jason has to keep spinning and spinning to get time to nail his four pins. 3.37 on the clock.

Alex is having trouble throwing the balls hard enough. Her time is 1.39. 

Mark spins slowly so he doesn't get as dizzy. It's working. He also has a lot of power. He takes the lead with 1.18.

Matt's up next. His time 2.34.

Jason will be on the block. Mark is safe for the week.

Cody tells Mark that Paul threw a fit when he saw Mark's time. They think it's Jessica, Cody, Elena and Mark against the rest of the house.

Elena had earlier agreed that she would be a pawn for Paul.

Jessica is being vague about her temptation with Paul. She once again indicates she can keep herself and Cody safe for the next few weeks.

Paul says he needs a strong pawn against Elena. Alex volunteers. Matt reluctantly says he will do it if he must. Paul is thinking that if he nominates Jessica and Cody, they can't be nominated. He's wrong on that, we know. 

Paul and Jessica talk some more. He still thinks she's bluffing right before nominations. 

Time for the nominations!

Jason is already on as the third. Paul nominates Jessica and then Cody. Paul says that he nominated them because they were vague about the temptation. Elena is relieved. Jessica claims she's surrounded by idiots in the house and his HoH is ruined -- she tells us this.

Off Topic: That Was the Week It Was - July 30, 2017

Good morning! Since it's a Sunday morning, this is my weekly off television topic post taking a look at the week gone by in both words and photographs I've taken along the way. This weekly post is done year in, year out. Big Brother, the main draw for so many of you, only lasts about three months -- although sometimes it seems to be a lifetime. If you're here solely for the BB posts, please feel free to skip this post. You can find my latest BB19 posts by using this link.

I really don't have much for you this week. I spent the week working, blogging Big Brother shows and live feeds, slept when I could and entertained a certain cat named Vincent. I'm tired. 

The weather wasn't so bad this week here in the NJ/NYC Greater Metro Area -- we had some glorious temperature days during which it only got into the mid-70s! Sure, the beach crowd might not like that, but I love it! It's been nice to have my windows open and the air conditioner off.

Other than flowers, I really didn't get much in the way of photos this week.  Clicking on an image will open a larger version ...

Rose of Sharon

Pretty pinks on Berckman Street

Little crumbsnatcher!

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