Big Brother 11: Live Feeds - POV Meeting 7/20

This is a late but quick bulletin -- Jeff saved himself and Jordan is now up in his place on the block with Laura.

More soon.

Big Brother 11: Live Feeds Into Monday Dawn 7/20

Ronnie idolizing his false god in the wee hours.

Gee, I wish that PoV ceremony was done and over with. I'm tired of trying to figure out what Ronnie's going to do. He lies with each and every breath he breathes. Is he telling anyone the truth?

• The HOH bunch -- Ronnie, Natalie, Jessie, Lydia, Russell, and Kevin decided to call themselves the Natural Born Killers (NBK) and use a majority rules approach to comps.
• Ronnie mentioned that if they're in one of the majority rules questions comp, you can hear a click if a card is turned from A to B. They hear two clicks and they all turn to B.
• Russell said he hasn't cried since he was a child. His father used to hit him whenever he cried.
• Jordan told Laura that Ronnie said he wasn't going to put her on the block. Laura told her she should have said, "Check. That's ten lies."
• Jessie is pushing for a Laura leave.
• Jordan says the diary room told her she doesn't talk game enough.
• I think she does.
• Casey dubbed the body buddy bunch "The Dumb Five."
• Well, I begrudgingly admit that they aren't that dumb if they keep up the gameplay.
• Jessie taught his puppy dog Ronnie a new trick -- how to lift weights.
• Kevin and Russell pointed out that Natalie only takes a shower every three days or so.
• Kevin is starting to feel a bit outcast in his body buddy group. I think we might want to see if he turns. Remember, he has his secret alliance with Casey.
• Ronnie told Casey he has to put Jordan on the block to make sure Laura goes home.
• If up against Laura, it would be a toss-up whether Russell or Laura would go. Against Jordan, it would definitely be Laura leaving.
• The newly dubbed NBK think they'll get rid of the four and keep Jordan for last as she has no chance to win anything.
• You don't know how much I want Jordan to win it all as I listen to them.

So, as it stands now ... with Jessie and Ronnie still up and talking, but saying nothing new ... the backdoor Russell plan is off. It will probably be Jordan replacing Jeff on the block with Laura being the target.

Big Brother 11 Live Feeds into Sunday Evening 7/19

Laura eavesdrops on Ronnie and Jordan.

So, what is Ronnie going to do when Jeff takes himself off the block? I really don't know. He seems to be lying to the one side (Jeff, Casey, Jordan, and Laura) and seems closer to the other side (Lydia, Jessie, Russell, Natalie, and Kevin). But is he telling the truth to anyone? I don't think so.

• Jordan told Ronnie straight up that he's been playing them and she can't trust him.
• Ronnie ran back to the body buddies and told them Jordan is dead to him in the game ... and all bets are off, he might even put her on the block.
• But he told Michele he didn't want Jordan to go home. He asked Michele to vote the way he wants her to. She agreed.
• Michele told Ronnie that she's committed to the brains and the athletes. Argh.
• Chima and Casey enjoyed the movie.
• Ronnie told Casey he's not putting him on the block.
• Kevin approached Casey for a "secret alliance." Shh ... no one knows.
• Ronnie told Casey he's likely to put Jordan on the block.
• Is he lying?

More in a few hours. I'm as confused about what he's going to do as anyone.

Big Brother 11 July 19 Nominations Show Blog Party

The show is actually starting on time here in the NYC viewing area. As it airs, I will update this post with the major events. But the real fun is down in the comments area -- take the zipline right on down to the pool and the beverage cart should be shortly. Everyone is welcome, just play nice with each other is all I ask. Since they chose to go under our brutal scrutiny, the hamsters are fair game.

Meow. Cat fight between Chima and Michele over the vote. Laura is totally onto Ronnie's plan. Ronnie tries to blame Michele for the vote.

Luxury comp time -- two will see The Ugly Truth.

Casey won for the guys. Chima wins for the gals.

Chima and Casey get to decide what clique is have not. They argue, she fusses. She chooses Popular and that's that.

Nominations -- key order --
Jordan, Casey, Lydia, Natalie, Jessie, Kevin, Russell (brain clique already safe)

Laura and Jeff nominated

Ronnie tells us in a DR session his intent is to get Russell out of the house on Thursday. We'll see.

Big Brother 11 Live Feeds Into Sunday Afternoon 7/19

There isn't really a heck of a lot to report so far today because they tend to sleep so late. Here's the latest from that Big Brother House of High School Hamsters:

• Casey was up first, but then took a nap. I wonder why the older people (yeah, 41!) tend to get up earlier in the house. I have come to the conclusion that they're ingrained for an earlier wake-up due to having to work for a living.
• Russell wears contacts. He said something once about wearing his eyeglasses at work to look less scary.
• Casey thinks Ronnie changes his mind a lot. He thinks Jordan might go up (when Jeff saves himself with the PoV), but it will be Laura going home.
• Russell told Jeff and Casey that Ronnie is star-struck with Jessie and Jessie is calling his HOH shots.
• Ronnie said that he'll be locked out of the HOH for a lot of the day due to the movie later on. I believe it's Jeff and Casey who won the movie in yesterday's PoV, but don't quote me on it.
• Ronnie says the PoV ceremony is tomorrow night. Laura thought it was tonight. I think it used to be on Sunday nights, but if they're doing the movie ... maybe not.
• The plan still seems (sort of kind of) to be a backdoor Russell mission.
• But with Ronnie, who knows for sure? He has a different story with each group. He might think it's smart gameplaying, but he should really hold his cards a bit closer to his chest and shut his mouth for just a while. I can see this backfiring on him in a major way.
• There have been lots of blocked feeds as I get this written up. It could be the prep for the movie.
• I'll be putting up the show blog party post at 8 PM ET. Everyone is welcome to come on by!

UPDATE: Now he's going to put up Casey. Sheesh. Make up your mind, Ronnie ... you supposedly have one.

Off Topic: That Was the Week It Was

Although this is the time of year that Big Brother (especially the live feeds) tends to take over the blog, I'm not all about the show. You can check out the latest live feeds report at this link, but this post is more about my week. Clicking on any of the images will open them larger in a new window.

Later today, I'll be writing my Reality Clack column for CliqueClack TV and my episode review of tonight's Big Brother for TV Squad. Of course, I'll be piping in here with BB live feed reports and the show post. Hopefully it will air on time this week.

I found a beautiful blue car that I wouldn't be caught dead in. Plainfield, NJ

I used layers to make the background black and white on this shot I took by the Plainfield (NJ) Train Station. It seems almost ominous -- like if you enter, you will never leave ... or something.

I met a bee. Or a wasp. Or something I'm allergic to.

In the center of this photo is rear of the old condemned theater on North Street in Plainfield. If you stand here at dusk, you can watch the bats emerge. White nose syndrome seems to have escaped them, yay!


But something is all over the poison ivy in Bridgewater, NJ. I'm not sure what it is. I've been photographing the poison ivy for years now and I've never seen this before this year. No, I'm not allergic to poison ivy.

I found a woodpecker on a dead tree. I heard it first.

The woodpecker takes flight. I wish I had a better camera!

I put up this photo earlier in the week, but I liked the dismal Wall Street Journal American dream diary so much that I had to do a repeat. Plainfield, NJ Train Station.

Then there's the loss of my cat. I guess I should be happy that it's Big Brother season and I have a diversion. But my home isn't the same. When you live alone, coming home to an empty apartment without a happy greeting and a forever companion just isn't the same. Seventeen years. Sigh.

Big Brother 11 Live Feeds Overnight Into Sunday 7/19

Aw, isn't this so darn special?

With the huge feeds block for the PoV, the big news yesterday was once we finally found out who won. (Jeff.) But what happened into the evening and onto the dawn in that Big Brother House of Misguided Misanthropes?

• As I get this typed up, Jessie and Lydia are the only ones up still talking. This is SO a relationship which could only happen in the BB house and will surely not be a tale of love, marriage, and happily ever after.
• Natalie won a slop pass in yesterday's POV comp. She feels it should be good for any of the Have Not components (cold showers, bed). BB disagrees. Natalie is ticked off.
• As I mentioned before, the comp had something to do with money, especially coins. Lots of quarters were involved.
• Chima now says that Russell is a misogynist and dirty player. Me? I just think he likes to be a bully. I have seen a smarter more pleasant side of him on the feeds at times. But overall, he plays the smart-butt bully card whenever he can.
• Chima tried telling people Russell probably threw the comp because he deals with money every day.
• Ronnie knows that if Laura stays this week, she will target him.
• Lydia told Ronnie, Jeff, Laura, and Casey that she wants Russell gone. (Later, as she and Jessie talked, she said she didn't want him gone due to the power block if he stays.)
• Kevin and Chima want to be the ones responsible for sending Jeff home. (I'd love for Jeff to win HOH and get drama mama Chima out.)
• Jordan, whom I was liking, fell for Ronnie's influence and went to Jeff, telling him that if he takes himself off the block with the veto, Ronnie was going to put her up.
• ARGH! Jordan! Quit that!
• In the HOH room, both Lydia and Ronnie ended up telling Jeff that Jordan won't go on the block -- instead, Russell will be backdoored.
• They don't want Jeff to tell anyone. (Only half the house knows already anyway!)
• Jeff agreed not to nominate either Ronnie or Lydia if he gets HOH.
• The one they say they don't want knowing the plan is Natalie. I'd suggest (if I were a fly on the wall) that they make Natalie think SHE is going on the block. I want to see her totally freak out.
  
• There's a rat in the backyard. They saw him in the pool. They named him Gus. He looks a bit like Ronnie with his little pointed features.
• Ronnie told Chima and Natalie about the plan to backdoor Russell.
• Now, this is where Ronnie screws up. Loose lips sink ships, y'know. He did it with the Braden bit and now with Russell. I don't think he understands the concept that a secret plan isn't one that everyone knows about.
• Jessie wants to keep his ally Russell in the house for obvious reasons. But I think he's secretly happy that it's not himself that's the target.
• He thinks if it's Russell and Laura on the block, Laura would still be the one to go.
• Jessie and others worked the case for Casey going on the block in lieu of Russell.
• Jessie told Ronnie that if Laura stays, she's going after him (Ronnie). He wants a pawn up so Laura definitely goes. But I don't see HIM volunteering to go on the block to ensure Laura leaves!
• Ronnie, Lydia, and Kevin had a meeting with Laura during which they felt out who she'd target if she stayed.
• That doesn't sound like Ronnie plans to put popular Casey up, does it?
• So, things are still up in the air as the hamsters snore.
• It's pretty much a given that Jeff is NOT Marcellas -- he will save himself at the POV ceremony.
• It's extremely likely that Russell will go up on the block in his place.
• Oh ... and Michele is almost a non-entity in the house except when fighting with Chima. I expected more out of her.
  

Big Brother 11: Live Feeds Bulletin POV Winner 7/18

After over four hours, the feeds returned. The POV was done in rounds and had something to do with counting money. I'm still waiting for someone to blatantly mention the winner.

Natalie, Casey, and Russell were the chosen players, Lydia hosted.

It's sounding like Jeff won. I will return here to give you firm confirmation.

Confirmed.
:-)

Big Brother 11 Live Feeds Into Saturday Dawn 7/18

Jessie and Lydia whisper sweet nothings at each other in the wee hours of the morn. Ew. I'm just not getting that showmance at all. With the exception of "favors" from her, I can't get why they're even friends at all. Talk about people just using people!

In other late night house news:

• The producers won't let Ronnie get his hair done in a Mohawk due to continuity reasons. When has that ever stopped them before? When you watch the show, season after season, you can always catch them using old clips for filler.
• If Ronnie did get a Mohawk, he'd look even more like PeeWee Herman. Or, at the very least, a bad SNL characterization of PeeWee Herman.
• Jeff, although reassured he's safe this week, is intent on winning the PoV to save himself.
• Laura knows she's the target and her only hope to stay is to win the PoV.
• During late night hanging out, the guys all decided to speak with an Irish (?) accent. Bad Irish (?) accents, too.
• As Have Nots, Laura and Jordan can't have any booze. They think Russell shouldn't have any booze.
• Russell, perhaps fueled by booze when he raged at Lydia, seems to be the only one who's really acted up with the alcohol.
• Ronnie told Jordan (who's very worried) that he won't put her on the block.
• They all think Dan (BB10) looks different in person. Lydia said he was a weinie.
  
• Jordan really has issues with thinking she's dumb. As I watch her on the feeds, she might be lacking some formal educational background, but she can be so spot on when reading people.
  
• As it stands now, Laura is the main target of the entire house if the noms remain the same. Jeff should be way safe ... almost to the point of a unanimous vote.
• If one gets saved, it's likely Russell will be put on the block.
• Jessie says he won't vote Russell out. Well, duh. That would be like losing his evil clone brother.
  

Big Brother 11: Live Feeds Into Friday Evening 7/17

Well, the nominations are in. Did Ronnie put up one of the Power Tools? Nope. He put Laura and Jeff on the block. He claims Jeff isn't going home. Jordan's key was pulled first, Russell's last. Here's how things went down:

• Interesting -- before the noms, Chima told Ronnie she wanted him to put Jeff and Laura on the block.
• There was another blow-up between Drama Chima and Michele, this time over a bed. Chima had said that a bed was hers, later Michele came along and said that she didn't see her name on it. Meow.
• In the Have/Have Not comp Natalie won a bathing suit, at least Natalie and Chima won a movie night.
• Chima thinks that she's going to be portrayed as the troublemaker in the house.
• Russell asked Jessie if Ronnie made any deal with him for the final two. Jessie told him no.
• Jordan is concerned with her own safety because Laura is her closest friend in the house. She thinks she's next.
• Laura claims she's going to remain calm. Yeah, right.
• Jordan is really irked with the show's twist this season. She doesn't like the high school clique stuff and thinks it would be a different game had Jessie not come in the house with power.
• She's right.
• Natalie wants to backdoor Russell this week but Jessie isn't too keen on the idea.
• Russell claims that Ronnie has played everyone.
• Russell yelled at Lydia for talking game.
• He is really scary when he screams.
• Lydia is upset. She thinks that Russell is abusive. Natalie, Chima, Kevin, and Lydia have been talking about Russell. They're all a bit scared of him and he's too cocky.
• They all know that Russell has been making deals with everyone for final two.
  
• Ronnie said that Laura is dangerous to their alliance, emotions can't be trusted.
• There are rumblings with Ronnie and others that Russell might be backdoored if Laura comes off the block with the PoV.
  
• He thinks that Jeff might be upset with him, but Jeff will not be going home this week.

So, that's where we stand -- Jeff and Laura on the block. Laura is the target. If Laura comes off the block with the PoV, I think Russell might want to watch his back. His backdoor, that is.

The Extended Julie Chen/Braden Interview

We're talking fifteen minutes of Braden ramblings ... enjoy!


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Big Brother 11: Live Feeds Friday into their Afternoon 7/17

A comp (or something like that) has been going on for hours as I get this typed up. We have BB trivia and a message that the houseguests are playing a "secret game." How special is that? We all know that once the feeds come back, someone will spill the beans. Maybe it's the Have/Have Not comp. Maybe it's nominations. I just don't know ... shh ... it's a secret.

BULLETIN: The feeds came back on at 7:07 PM ET. It was Have/Have Not. Laura is crying about getting railroaded. Dan was there for three hours. Jordan is crying, too. Jeff is trying to console them. Jeff is saying his answer was wrong. They had to make choices. He chose a cheerleader outfit. Laura and Jordan on slop, cold showers, and other Have Not stuff.

Jeff, "I already look like an idiot. I don't want to look like a superficial idiot."

Now the feeds are blocked again. Now up.

Lydia told Kevin that Jessie is still "hurt" over the way he was edited on the show last season. Poor baby. That set off a feeds block again.

Here's what went down in the house since the wee hours this morning:

• Kevin was still trying to get everyone to believe that Casey was the one whose vote caused the tie last night.
• He's also been planting seeds of suspicion regarding Jeff.
• I think his game plan might be to get the house in so much of a tizzy that everyone hates each other while he sits and watches.
• He thinks that show fans will forget about Dr. Will and put him up on the strategy pedestal instead.
• Ronnie told Chima and Jessie that Braden told him that he knew that he (Ronnie) was the mastermind of the game.
• Oh, give me a break.
• I'm almost to the point of liking Jessie more than I like Ronnie.
• I don't like Jessie.
• Now, if so many people weren't onto Ronnie's lies, mastermind status.
• But they all know.

This feeds block is much too long for a standard nominations ceremony even when they block for extra time hoping the hamsters won't mention it. I think this must have something to do with Dan's visit that Julie Chen mentioned last night.

When I find out, you'll know!

Big Brother 11: Live Feeds Overnight Into Friday 7/17

For someone who's a bikini model and claimed she would be "living in a bikini" in the house, Laura tends to cover up a lot. That doesn't upset me in the least. Okay, my latest show review is up over on TV Squad and I'm here to report the doings of the hamsters in that Big Brother House of Hapless Hamsters:

• Despite the fact that everyone knows Ronnie is lying about the Chima vote, all went to his HOH room reveal.
• He got photos of his wife and mother, PlayDough, Double Stuff Oreos, a letter from home, etc.
• Jeff left first claiming it was a good room but some people were "sucking the life out of it."
• Eventually, it was just the Body Buddies and their twerp Ronnie up there.
• Ronnie seems pleased with himself that he's caused all the dissension in the house. But unless he's playing everyone, I don't like it that he's chosen to ally with the muscle. This could be the week to get either Jessie or Russell out.
• Lydia is still all over Jessie. And here I thought I was going to like her. She has no taste or pride in herself (if she thinks she's doing it for game reasons).
• Russell trashtalked Laura.
• Chima trashtalked Jeff.
• Jeff is trying to be philosophical and keeps saying, "It's just a game. Ronnie is playing a game."
• Ronnie is STILL not taking the blame/credit for the Chima vote which went against his now estranged ally group.
• Jessie told Natalie and Russell that Laura is the mastermind behind things from the other side.
• Jordan now feels bad that they tried to save Braden (seeing how it all turned out). Earlier tonight she said, "We shouldn't be called popular. We should be called the idiots."
• All of that group -- Jeff, Casey, Michele, and Laura -- are still stinging from the Ronnie bite 'em in the butt by voting to keep Chima bit.
• Although Ronnie won't admit it, no he won't.
  

Big Brother 11 Live Feeds - Since the Live Eviction 7/16

Interesting ... every time a hamster mentions Chima's speech from the show, we get loud theme music and the image of the control room. Well, duh ... we know what she said. We saw the whole brouhaha on the feeds which was NOT bleeped like the show was. And, no. Beaner isn't an accountant. I got a kick out of that comment from the show post!

The feeds returned to yet another brouhaha after the live show. Here's the skinny from the BB House of Hyper Hamsters:

• Ronnie is refusing to admit to the group of five (Michele, Jeff, Casey, Jordan, and Laura) that he was the flip vote causing the tie.
• Ronnie also refuses to admit it to Natalie, Russell, Lydia, and Jessie.
• Everyone on the non-jock side for sure sees through him.
• Russell, Jessie and company have adopted Ronnie as their pet gerbil for the week or something.
• Ronnie is trying to play both sides of the house.
• He's trying to get people to believe that Casey betrayed the group.
• Laura can read Ronnie like a child's primer.
• For a "mastermind," Ronnie isn't all that persuasive.
• Even Jordan sees through him.
• Right now I'd call the most solid group in the house Casey, Laura, Jordan, Michele, and sometimes Jeff. There still seems to be some mistrust about Jeff.
• While the Power Tools are tight, the rest of their alliance will probably go whichever way the wind blows.
  

Chima is smug as a bug in the rug ... with lips.

Ronnie is trying to deflect the Chima vote to Casey.

Big Brother 11 - First Live Eviction Show Blog Party

It's the first live eviction show of the season. As graphic arteest Zoetawny so gently put it ... the Jessie Show is CANCELED. Thankfully he can't play for HOH again this week. I don't think they've made it clear if it's just him sitting out or the whole jock clique. Hopefully, the Power Tools will lose their juice this week!

As the show airs here on the East Coast, this entry will be updated. But the real fun is in the comments ... everyone's welcome! The hamsters are fair game, but I do ask posters to treat each other with respect. Thank you!

Just recap and house tension so far. They showed the argument with Braden's "beaner" comment to Kevin, but bleeped the word. However, WE know what he said!

Whoa! Chima called Braden out on his words!

The vote:
Russell --> Braden
Natalie --> Braden
Jeff --> Chima
Jordan --> Chima
Kevin --> Braden
Laura --> Chima
Lydia --> Braden
Michele --> Chima
Casey --> Chima's melodramatic behind
Ronnie --> Braden -- I'm going to hell (according to himself)

It's a tie. Jessie gets deciding vote. He votes to evict Braden, we keep Drama Lips.

Ronnie won HOh! Blech, traitor!

Julie said something about Dan coming into the house? Hmm ... not as a season hamster, I don't think.

Mostly Off Topic - The (TV) Show Will Go On ...

A rusted, neglected, and probably defunct Wall Street Journal honor box sitting at the Plainfield (NJ) Train Station poses a bleak outlook on the American dream. I'm basically a bit all-around bleak today, I'll admit. So the photo is fitting.

I want to thank everyone for their condolences on the loss of my cat Scherzo. I'm still reeling with the shock as she was perfectly fine just a few days ago. We sat on the couch with the curtains open watching nearby neighbors' (illegal) fireworks, we played, we cuddled, she purred, she groomed my hand (she was a real licker). And, wham. She's gone.

Since Teaser died in 2007, Scherzo had really blossomed personality-wise and seemed to love being an only cat. Her presence got me through the rough times of my knee replacement surgery last summer. I now have an empty apartment that I'll be coming home to each day.

It's likely that I'll eventually have another cat in my home. Not as a replacement, mind you. Each cat is special in his own way and no two I've ever known are alike. I'll probably go the next knee replacement in November alone. Even if I happen to have a cat at the time, it won't be like the 17 year bond I had with Scherzo.

I took today off from my day job as I look like a total wreck and I'm so emotionally shaky. I'll go in tomorrow. Today I'm throwing out the litter pan, cleaning and storing the food dishes, throwing away cat toys, the old cat condo, the cat bed, etc. I'll eventually transport all the cat food and treats I have on hand to the feral cat population (including Roofus) over by the train station.

Sigh.

Onto a bit more TV-related:
If I feel energetic later, I'll be setting up my Comcast digital adapters on both of my TVs (one by the computer, one in the living room). Since Comcast is basically forcing folks like me with the basic cable service to go digital or lose everything except local stations, I have to get it done. I like my A&E, Animal Planet, TNT, and more. So, they sent me two adapters and I have to eventually get them set up. Today might be the day. No, I still won't have premium channels. They're just not in my budget.

Speaking of cable TV, with yesterday's unexpected events, I totally didn't post my sneak peek on Dark Blue, the new TNT series with Dylan McDermott. I hope you caught it. I have the screener for next week's episode and I highly recommend the show. And ... it doesn't interfere with Big Brother! 10 PM on Wednesdays, TNT.

Tonight I'll be resuming my Big Brother 11 coverage, starting with the live show post at 8:00 PM. The feeds will probably be quiet today leading into the live show and, to be honest, I only peeked at them a few random times yesterday. If you want to catch up on the latest since yesterday, I suggest hamsterwatch or jokersupdates. My own feeds reports will start up with a late night post tonight and an early morning one tomorrow.

Again, thank you for all your love.

Rest in Peace, Scherzo

I apologize for the lack of Big Brother updates. My 17-year old cat Scherzo, who had been fine two days ago, was lethargic when I got home from work yesterday. As the night went on, she took a turn for the worse. She died while I was waiting for a ride to get her to the emergency vet. I don't know what happened. I'm a bit of an emotional wreck right now.

She was such a good cat.

Big Brother 11 7/14 Blog Party Post

The show has started here on the East Coast. This post will be updates as it airs, but the real fun is in the comments section. Everyone is welcome, bring your own snacks and beverages!

Oh, Russell is way too cocky! The body buddies realize they've lost Jeff (not that they ever really had him) and have enlisted Laura ... who sees right through them.

Veto Players - Jessie/Russell, Chima/Natalie, Lydia/Jeff

Pop Goes the Veto ... popping pimples on a giant face, retrieving two-sided tiles with letters, ten minutes, biggest word speller wins. Russell won with "shotgun." He's even more cocky now.

Russell saved Lydia due to her working her mojo on the athletes. Jessie put Braden on the block, thanks to Lydia throwing Braden under the bus.

Big Brother 11: Live Feeds Through the Day Tuesday 7/14

They always look so darn excited in my screen caps.

Here's what's been going on inside that Big Brother House of Riff and Raff:

• Braden campaigned to Jessie trying to stay. He thinks he's more centered and that Chima can be scary.
• I think Russell can be scary, but he's staying!
• Jessie immediately reported Braden's campaigning to Russell and Casey.
• After he was the topic of conversation the good part of last night, I can't see Braden swaying the vote.
• Russell is telling people it's a bad idea to nominate him (Russell) as he will win comps and it will only put a target on their backs.
• Lydia is hanging out a lot with Jessie. Eek.
• In bed. Double eek.
• Jordan is hanging out with Ronnie ... not in bed.
• Yawn.
  

Big Brother 11 Live Feeds Into Tuesday Dawn 7/14

It's going for 3 AM their time and the hamsters are still up. In the backyard, we have Jessie, Natalie, Kevin, Casey, and Lydia talking about Braden. Not good things, mind you. They're talking about him being a pathological liar. They say they're tired of his stories. Casey thinks he's been telling them so long that he believes them himself.

Here's what's been going on in the BB11 House of Restless Rodents:

• They're calling Braden a "one-upper." Apparently whatever someone has done, he has a better story.
  
• BB gave them alcohol, but this group doesn't seem to have the over-imbibers of past seasons.
• They talked graphically about sex.
  
• They're irked that Braden said "congratulations" instead of "thank you" when they offered him a place at the dinner earlier in the evening.
• This season has no particular cook -- they all pitch in. Except for a selected few, that is.
• Russell and Laura think that Captain LurksALot (Ronnie) talks game way too much.
• The Brains could finally eat real food at midnight.
• Ronnie claims he feels human once again.
• No one is drunk. Most are awake and talking about whomever isn't in their little group. I don't mean clique ... except the Brains.
  
• Neither Chima or Braden seem to really fit in with the majority of the house. But the overall feeling is that they want Braden out more.