BB19: Live Feeds, Veto Meeting Monday - August 28

And they eat food off of there?

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Chaotic Crazies:

• The morning was relatively quiet.
• All heck broke loose after the veto meeting.
• As I predicted, Jason did not use the veto.
• So, Raven and Matt are still on the block.
• And they're livid.
• Both screamed at Jason for what seems like forever.
• Raven yelled that he lied to her.
• Matt got so heated and in Jason's face that I noticed all of a sudden both Josh and Kevin standing there ready to put themselves between them.
• Matt claims he doesn't care.
• He ate food (Have Not) and took a hot shower.
• BB gave him a penalty vote.
• So, he ate more.
• Meanwhile, Paul is already moving on with his plan to oust Kevin next week.
• He's egging them on to give Kevin a hard time.
• Even though Jason said something absolutely horrible about Kevin;s family (not to Kevin) and the internet is in an uproar, it was indeed said in jest.
• But, no, it shouldn't have been said at all.
• They remain friends.
• That is, until Kevin leaves the room.
• Sigh.
• This is a total mess.
• But Matt will be out of there this week.
• That's good. 

Morning laps and yaps

Before the fireworks

Matt goes off on Jason

Kevin and Josh were the bodyguards

Maybe a house will fall on her

BB19: Live Feeds into Monday - August 28

Let's imagine it's Ian rocking on the hammock

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Casting Catastrophes:

• I just don't know about this season.
• I have a lot of "what ifs" in my head.
• What if Christmas didn't break her foot? 
• What if Paul hadn't returned to the game and received protection in the first few weeks?
• What if Cameron had stayed in it?
• What if they doled out alcohol to this bunch as in all previous seasons?
• What if casting had nixed putting someone like Raven in there who claims to be so sickly, thus getting more attention to her "cause" and working on the sympathy of cast and fans? *That is, until we all realized that, while she does have some health issues, much of it is embellished.
• What if Raven hadn't been cast? Would Matt actually play the game or just sit around in that nasty orange shirt with his tongue sticking out the side of his mouth?
• Oh, well. As people who lose would say ... "it is what it is."
• Of course, I don't think that the production people realized that everybody would fall for and follow Paul this far into the season!
• He's been playing the game and his fellow hamsters every single minute.
• And they're practically blinded by the light. Or something like that.
• Anyway ... to the day and evening yesterday ...
• It seemed like a replay of the day before with the exception of not having a totally messed up house from the veto comp.
• Paul still worked his anti-Kevin agenda.
• Matt and Raven are sure it's a backdoor plan to get Kevin out and they are indeed just pawns.
• They did have the yard yesterday.
• Josh, Christmas, Paul, Alex and Jason sat around trash-talking Raven, Matt, Cody and Mark.
• And, to a lesser extent (at that time), Kevin.
• Kevin and Matt are Have Nots this week as they were the first two out of the HoH comp.
• Kevin fixed up his bed and claims it's now the most comfortable bed in the house.
• Jason says that Kevin takes his food to be all rebellious and act the villain like he's going to cheat at Have Not, then just throws out the food.
• In her long list of worldly deeds, Raven claims to have held a real toucan and a sloth.
• Well, she's held Matt. We know the sloth part is true.
• Heehee.
• Paul and Christmas look forward to the arrival of the dollar store games and arts and crafts to keep away the boredom.
• Josh thinks that Kevin is indeed a father, but thinks his kids are younger than Kevin is claiming. (I doubt anyone could keep up those intricate "lies" about colleges and places the kids are living ...!)
• Alex still thinks Kevin is all a fake, a hoax.
• Raven supposedly was in a doctor's office during 9/11 and choreographed a dance tribute to the day. Um. She was about five years old!
• To her credit, I guess she could have done it later.
• I guess.
• Matt and Raven had a big cinnamon and milk throwing fight in the kitchen. Raven claims it was all Matt's fault. Yep, he's her Door Matt and she steps all over him.
• Later Matt and Raven talked about staging the fake fight and how everyone believed it was real.
• Hmm.
• Paul is still working the couples angle in the guise of getting Kevin out. He told Raven that if Jason doesn't use the veto, Josh and Christmas will be angry. He also told her that Josh and Christmas think Alex and Jason are on a power trip.
• Hey, this way Paul is covered in all cases!
• Later, he discussed the pros and cons of Matt versus Raven out with Jason and Alex. He thinks if they get Matt out, Raven will be easy to control.
• I don't know. Raven has come closer to winning comps than Matt!
• So ... in today's veto meeting, what will Jason do?
• I say he will keep the nominations the same.
• And, it's more likely that Matt will go over Raven this week.
• After all, that's what Paul wants.  

Josh calls her Creepy Christmas

Again ... who is responsible for casting?

The tongue thing and shirt need to go

Gathering of "friends"

BB19: HoH, Nominations Show Blog Party - August 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!

But first ... the recap. 

Okay, we're to the hot dog buns hanging hamsters HoH comp. They're getting squirted on them and we're getting DR session bits from all. Alex tells us that she and Jason decided one of them would rogue vote Matt and blame it on Kevin. Her vote was indeed accidental and thus Matt got two votes to go.  The wall of buns is tipping, too. Kevin slips and is out first, thinking he needs to depend on Alex or Jason to win and keep him safe.

Matt is out. He want Raven or Paul to win to put up Alex and Jason on the block. Josh is down. Paul jumps, faking that he fell. Raven goes out immediately after Paul. It's down to Jason and Alex. They "fight" for it. Raven is upset that they're staying up. Alex wants safety and a jury vote. Matt is mad because poor Raven is shivering and crying. Ha. Alex finally jumps and Jason wins HoH.

BB switched out the kitchen table for the mid-size one while they were out doing the comp. Jason tells us he wants to put Matt and Raven on the block. Matt is hoping Jason will go after Kevin.

Josh tells Alex that Kevin was freaking out about the hinky Matt votes to Paul. He thinks it's proof that Kevin was the vote. Meanwhile, Jason tells Kevin that it was him and Alex. He tells Kevin to act like he doesn't know.

So now everybody thinks Kevin was one of the votes. If they could blame both votes on him, they would. 

Paul and Alex talk -- they want to make Matt and Raven think that Kevin will be backdoored if they both go on the block. They buy the story.

Jason admitted to Alex that he told Kevin they were the votes for Matt to go. Now she's thinking that Kevin might be a liability to their game. 

A segment on how Raven can't talk. Another segment on the lies she tells. 

The Tree of Temptation is back for its second round at the hamsters. Paul points out to us that the bad apples outweigh the possibility of the good. 

Christmas picks up on Josh being a bit suspicious of Paul. He thinks Paul is getting too close to Alex and Jason. Who woulda thunk that it would be JOSH of all people who is catching onto Paul? 

Kevin tells Jason he fell because he's had surgeries on his wrist. The vote comes up again. Jason really wants him to calm down because his digging will spotlight him.

Raven goes to Jason because she wants to know if she's going on the block. He hints to her that Kevin is still his target (as he had previously told her). She buys it. Jason tells Paul they -- Matt and Raven -- need to be split. If Matt goes, Raven should crumble. Raven tells Matt that Kevin is the real target.

Time for the nominations ceremony.
Jason first nominates Raven, then Matt. Old hat for them, feel comfortable, know the real agenda -- another hint at the backdoor Kevin plan for the two comfortable nominees.

Off Topic: That Was the Week It Was - August 27, 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.

This week has been rather icky for me. I caught some kind of bug and was down for the count for several days at the beginning of the week. I missed the eclipse entirely. But, since I didn't have proper eye protection, didn't want to ruin my camera and it wasn't all that full around here, plus a gazillion people across the country photographed and took video of it, I don't really regret my extended rest at the time. I certainly saw enough of it! I'd rather photograph things the whole world isn't watching or those things we all see but don't take the time to appreciate.

That's not to say I took such great photos this week. I was only out and about for three work days. Other than that, I was confined to my bed ... and my bathroom.

Hey, maybe I was taking bubble baths!

Or not.

Without further ado, here are the photos I took this week ...

Nature remains wondrous

When you walk with Jesus ...

... he'll save your soul. (Credit to Tom Waits) 
I've been rewatching The Wire on Amazon Prime. It reminds me of the correlations between Baltimore and Plainfield albeit Plainfield is a much smaller city. Since the show was aired, Plainfield's Hispanic population has grown to the point where they'll be tipping the percentage scales soon, if not already. I don't know if Baltimore's percentages have changed in the same manner. But, when the show first aired, it reflected this town, too. Now, in the current day, the violent crimes seem to be MS-13 or 18th Street related more than sects of the Bloods. Hey, I'm just a citizen as are the majority of folks living here. I took this shot from the Plainfield Train Station looking at North Avenue.

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BB19: Live Feeds into Sunday Dawn - August 27

Matt imitation?

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Froot Loop Dinguses:

• The caption on the above screen cap of Alex is because a good third of the time, Matt has his tongue sticking out of the corner of his mouth.
• While Alex is making a face, with Matt it's a habit. It annoys me. Make him stop.
• Now, keep in mind that Jason told Raven he would take her off the block if he won veto.
• He won veto.
• Raven thinks that he can't break his word because he has a Southern accent and a good Southern man will keep his word on national television.
• @@
• This is Big Brother, a game usually built on lies, deceit and trickery.
• Or, this season, built on a bunch of people not bright enough to boot Paul.
• Anyway, when he made the nominations of Matt and Raven, Matt was the target.
• They planned on making Kevin nervous by making it seem like it might be a backdoor plan for him to go. Or, at the very least, he would go on the block if either Raven or Matt came down.
• But now it seems like the plan might have taken wings -- Alex and Paul are pushing a whole lotta shade Kevin's way.
• With Kevin, he talks to us. So we know pretty much where he stands. He's a bit leery, but unaware to the most part about the latest.
• Paul talks to us, too. But he hasn't had alone time with the camera since the things started to change. I think he's still setting Kevin up for soon, but willing to go Raven or Matt this week.
• Alex and Jason don't talk to the cameras (us) hardly at all. It's pretty clear where Alex stands. But Jason is a bit trickier to read. Is he playing along with all of this just to not make waves at the moment? Or, has he a bond with Kevin that he will find hard to break when push comes to shove?
• Hmm.
• Kevin certainly has picked up on the change with Christmas. Up until a few weeks ago she was all over him to the point where feedsters were screaming as they watched -- "He's married! Stop that!" Now she's almost blatantly avoiding him.
• Meanwhile, Paul is trying his best to convince Jason to put Kevin on the block, claiming he's a counterfeit. I think some of this is due to them now thinking that Kevin might be an undercover cop like Derrick. And, not only that, but one who knows Derrick! 
• Kevin had said in his bio that he met Derrick at some BB meet and greet kind of event with his daughter. He told the others that he once met Derrick. Then Derrick made his show appearance recently. Now, all of a sudden, Kevin must work with Derrick!
• Oh, geez.
• I don't know if Jason will buckle, save Raven and put Kevin up.
• I don't think he will. But he's definitely getting pressured.
• Paul told Christmas that if Jason keeps Kevin safe (off the block) this week, their final four will change to include himself (Paul), Christmas, Josh and Kevin.
• Hmm.

The boys need to team up

I wouldn't have predicted his survival

Nasty shirt needs to be burned

BB19: Live Feeds into Saturday Evening, Veto Winner - August 26

All veto players got shirts

... maybe because that's the only way to get Matt to change his shirt.

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Squalor Squirrels:

• The veto players were actually picked last night -- Paul, Kevin and Josh in addition to Matt, Raven and Jason.
• So, the hamsters thought the comp would be a night comp.
• It wasn't.
• Heh.
• They worried for nothing!
• The core group that aren't nominees keep going back and forth a bit over who they want out more.
• But thankfully, it's still sticking with Matt or Raven.
• Kevin is on the short list, though.
• Jason wants to keep the nominations the same so one of them goes.
• Raven has been asking people (Jason/Paul) to save her if one of them wins the veto.
• She actually thinks that might happen.
• The others are letting Kevin stew thinking he might be backdoored.
• Well, the comp was the hide the veto placards, then go around the house ripping it up looking for hidden vetoes.
• Jason won!
• Raven is hoping Jason will keep his promise.
• Heh.
• Paul now has a new floatie toucan he's named Traybo. Or Trayvo. Something like that.
• Jason also wore a floatie frog around for a bit. He said he'd wear it long enough to get it on television, then give it to his son Gatlyn when he goes home.
• I don't think Jason will use the veto.
• And, oh so sadly, either Matt or Raven should go home this week.
• It's just breaking my heart to know that one of them will leave us.
• They've both been such a big part of the house and of entertainment value this season.
• Sniffle.
• Ha. 

Cleaning up the mess

Paul now has a toucan named "Traybo"

Jason makes his frog kiss Alex

BB19: Live Feeds into Friday Evening, Nominations - August 25

I must win. I'm such a sickly waif.

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Targets and Tangents:

• When I last left you, people were throwing all kinds of shade at Kevin.
• Yet, that's not who they want out this week.
• If he can't step his game up, he will be a target soon.
• But the consensus of the main players is that Matt should go.
• Kevin would actually prefer Raven out at this point. He tries not to be in the same room with her. Apparently just her voice has the chalk on a blackboard effect on his ears. He visibly cringes when she shrieks.
• So do I.
• Alex told Jason she honestly blacked out on her vote in the eviction and she was the second vote for Matt to go instead of Mark.
• Hmm.
• I kind of doubt it. But they do get all wound up for their private moment with Julie Chen. If memory serves, she stumbled over her words trying to get shout-outs out.
• Then again, she might have just realized lying will get her nowhere and it's not such a big deal anyway.
• Kevin had a long talk with the camera (us and his family). He thinks he's doing pretty good so far -- after all, he hasn't been on the block.
• Yet.
• I worry that his first time on the block will be his last time on the block.
• Raven isn't only getting on Kevin's nerves, but Alex is on her case more and more daily.
• I told you that Alex and Jason complained about Raven's cooking before. Well, now Alex is saying that Raven cooks way too much and they're spoiling food.
• Hey, the cereal isn't getting stale with Matt around!
• There is a controversy whether Kevin jumped or fell in the comp.
• I was watching and it seemed accidental.
• But I could be wrong.
• Apparently Kevin said something to Jason about his wrist giving out due to weakness from a surgery.
• Hmm.
• Raven has been trying to get in Josh's favor and, gullible lad he is, he was believing she honestly likes him.
• Um, no.
• Christmas set him straight on that one. She told him that Raven is just using him and he shouldn't be listening to her.
• She's probably right on that count.
• The Tree of Temptation reappeared.
• No one took the bait.
• There are more bad things they could get than good things.
• I believe the tree only has one more showing in the house before it's gone to seed.
• In the end, Jason did the right thing -- that is, what I wanted him to do -- he nominated Matt and Raven for eviction.
• I'd be fine with either leaving.
• If one of them wins veto, the other will probably go.
• I think both of them have worn out their welcome in the house.
• We'll see who wins veto tomorrow ... 

True love is popping his pimples. EW!

Paul is not his target. Not yet, anyway.

Kevin talks to us. Or his family. Or both.

Ohh! Fisticuffs. All in jest, though.

I'm nominated! I get more DR sessions!

BB19: Live Feeds into Friday - August 25

Into East Coast dawn

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Fierce Franks:

• If you missed my HoH update post (previous to this one), it got down to Alex and Jason. Alex ended up jumping and Jason won.
• After they went back into the house ... lo and behold ... it's (finally) the small table!
• Matt and Raven aren't happy campers.
• Sucks to be them, huh?
• Maybe Matt should have tried harder to win.
• I will admit Raven did seem to try.
• Hmm. When Kevin asked Alex about the Matt (not Mark) eviction votes and she claimed she didn't remember who she voted for. Hmm.
• Jason admitted to Kevin that the two votes to keep Mark were him and Alex. Kevin doesn't want people to think it was him (Kevin).
• Yet Alex let Josh think it was Kevin.
• Paul is "sure" the two votes to evict Matt were Kevin and Raven.
• Now, that one doesn't even make sense.
• Meanwhile, no matter who did it, Matt and Raven know two votes were for Matt to go. They, for the first time, seem actually worried.
• Kevin told Paul the votes came from Alex and Jason. 
• They denied it to Paul.
• Meanwhile, Josh and Christmas know it was Alex and Jason, but will pretend to believe Kevin was one of the votes.
• What a mess for poor Kevin!
• Alex wants everybody but Paul to think it was Kevin and Raven.
• A bit late for that, I'd say.
• Josh, once again, should get a penalty for violating his Have Not rules. He was eating something under a blanket. 
• The HoH reveal came late.
• But was enjoyed by all.
• Alex wants Matt out this week. So does Jason.
• So does Paul
• So, it will probably come to be.
• But Alex next wants to set sights on Kevin. She thinks he's lying about everything and he's a cop like Derrick.
• Interesting ... they've gone from thinking Kevin is a mobster to thinking he's a cop as the days have gone on.
• Heck, I'm watching the feeds and I'm not quite sure what the man does. 
• But he's not lying about the wife and seven kids. I do know that much.
• I'm sad to see him targeted (after Matt), but he will have to step up his game to stay.
• That's the buzz ... 

Please let them target Matt and Raven

Who wants to see my HoH room?

Scheming? Nah. Kevin story time.

BB19: HoH Endurance Comp Updates - August 24

When the live feeds return, this post will be updated with screen caps and news! Stay tuned. And, once it gets going, refresh the page to get the latest!

10:01pm ET - Waiting for the feeds to come back on. 
10:07pm ET - Still waiting! There is a good looking adoptable dog on there, though!

10:10PM ET - We go from rabbits to the live feeds. All still up.
10:11pm ET - Kevin slips and goes down. 

Kevin is down

10:15pm ET - Matt down 

10:23pm ET - Josh down.

Auditioning for The Walking Dead?

10:29pm ET - We go to adoptable dogs/feed block again. I'm thinking they might be getting a warning to keep topics/language show friendly for broadcast. Back now. 

10:31pm ET - Paul is actually looking the most solid. It's Alex, Paul, Jason, Raven still up. I don't think Paul wants to win this, though.  

Christmas in her new church hat

10:45pm ET - Alex, Jason, Paul and Raven still hanging in their buns. Raven is (rather prematurely) asking what the others want. She says she wants a letter from home. I doubt any of the three want to deal with her. After she goes down, they'll deal with each other!

10:47pm ET - Paul slips and is out. (Apparently just after Raven went down -- I missed her fall from grace.)

Paul down

10:53pm ET - Alex and Jason are a hoot mock-fighting about wanting to be HoH. I guess Raven's still up -- she's all the way alone on the end. Wait, no. She's gone. I missed her going down.

10:54pm ET - Alex gives it to Jason. Jason is the new HoH!

Alex drops to let Jason win

Thanks for hanging in there!

BB19: Live Eviction Show, HoH Blog Party - August 24

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 --

Alex Ow - jujufruit423, caela, Donna in FL, Nickelpeed
Christmas Abbott - Willie J, Rich from Buffalo, Glenn, QuixoticElf
Jason Dent - Donna in Alabama, Cheryl in NC, jo Chapman, Marthalight
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
Raven Walton - Kristen from Ohio, David, Nora

JURY: 
Cody Nickson
Elena Davies

Hamster watchers ready?  Let's have recap!

Julie certainly isn't wearing blue jeans tonight! Hmm, they said the battle for HoH begins (in addition to the eviction). There was nothing on the feeds page saying it would carry on after the show ends.

Julie tells us friends will have to turn on each other. Oh noes!

Paul talks to Matt and Raven ... they're talking about taking out Jason or Alex next. Paul wants to get Matt/Raven and Alex/Jason targeting each other. So, he talks to Alex next. Remember, he once had a final two deal with her. She thinks he still has it. I don't think so! Paul tells us he's worried if he takes Alex to the end, he'll get second place ... again.

Alex and Jason talk. They (foolishly) think they can trust Paul. 

Mark knows he's a rat on a sinking ship, so he will try some talks. He goes to Jason. He's optimistic yet pessimistic. He will keep trying. In his talk to Kevin, Kevin makes it clear he's more annoyed by Matt than Mark. He's actually making sense talking to Jason and Alex. But when does making sense work in the BB19 house?

Julie talks to the houseguests. She notes Christmas has the cast off. She mentions Matt is wearing a different shirt tonight. Alex, any positives about the camp punishments? Fed the Have Nots. Kevin -- yet to become HoH. He wants bottled waters and a nice letter. Onto Josh's reaction to ZingBot. They get to see clips from the slip and slide with the sound effects. Julie talks with Jason about the news of his wife's pregnancy in his HoH letter.

Onto a clip of Jason's wife and family watching him get the news. His wife is cute. She and her (his) parents think Alex is the best partner he could have in the house. And, I have to say, Alex isn't hanging all over him ... or any guy. I personally like to see that! 

Time for the vote:
Matt: Matt is an expert loser. He says he won a veto no one else wanted. He promises to eat cereal, shower and be a loser.
Mark: It's been a blessing. Hopes he makes Mom proud up there. Loves each and every one of you. Says Jason is a great guy.

The votes to evict:
Raven - Mark
Josh - Mark
Kevin - Mark
Jason - Matt
Alex - Matt
Paul - Mark

BTW - Paul and Alex are wearing tutus.

Mark is out, handles it fantastic. Not all that surprising to me as I watch the live feeds, he talked about what a good guy Josh is. Folks who only watch the show were probably shocked. Not that I want Josh to win, mind you. He's a goof.

HoH - Everybody is a Wiener. They have to stay in their (big) hot dog buns as long as they can. It's baseball game themed. The buns move around. I can only guess condiments will come. The sprinklers come on. 

Please head to the post I've set up to cover the comp!

BB19: Power of Veto Show Blog Party - August 23

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! 

How many weeks are they going to have Cody walking over the table? Yes, we're starting with a recap. 

They say ZingBot is back and "more ruthless than ever." And, we're into the show. 

Christmas tells us that if Mark wins veto, her next target is pawn Jason. Kevin tells Jason that he thinks Matt will go if Mark saves himself. Kind words go between Mark, Josh and Christmas. Christmas honestly likes Mark.

Paul goes to talk to both Josh and Christmas. Paul tells them it's probably better to not have pairs in the final five. He says that he'd prefer Jason go before Alex. They talk about the five being themselves, plus Kevin and Raven.

(Ew, Raven.) 

Teary time for Mark, both reading a bible in the bedroom and in the Diary Room to us. He's lonely.

Time to pick players for the veto comp! It's back to the normal random picks. Christmas draws Houseguest's Choice and goes for Raven. She tells us that she blacked out when she picked her. Matt also gets Houseguest's Choice -- he goes for Paul. Jason picks ... MARK. 

Jason is upset because Christmas chose Raven instead of Alex. Christmas tries to talk her way out of it. Does he believe her?

Mark tells his woes to Paul. 

Then it's ZingBot time! I'm never sure why people are in such joy to be insulted! Oh my, Trump jokes? Kevin won't bow to him. Good.

Mark - Bisexual? Every time he tried to get sexual with Elena, she said "Bye." While Mark cries in the DR, Josh laughs.

Alex - Carries around a lot of dead weight ... Jason. 

Raven - The clownitard, worst punishment ever. Oh, wait, just your face.

Josh - You shed so many tears this summer, too bad you can't shed weight.

Paul - Last season, you taught me friendship and stuff, like how to lose a half-million dollars. 

Matt - The only thing you've done is Raven.

Kevin - Like to use saran wrap to preserve your youth, too freaking late. 

Alex - Cat ears and wieners.

Christmas - No coal in her stocking, goes onto sing about her broken foot.

ZingBot needs help to get home, time for the veto comp.

And, it's the slip and slide we usually see as an HoH endurance type comp playing out on the live feeds. We did not see this. Christmas isn't allowed to play. 

The whole theme is based on Trump/Putin collusion. Y'know, it might be best not to bring politics into this. Hasn't the show had enough controversy without that? 

Jason is making progress -- he filled the little bowl and got the larger scoop. Paul is really working on the big bowl as is Matt. Raven and Mark just keep falling. 

Jason wins the Power of Veto! 

Jason's punishment costume is extremely over. He has a point about going bald and the helmet rubbing more hair off. Alex's punishment is also over. 

Mark tries to convince Christmas and Josh that she needs him in the house. He swears loyalty and big moves. He points out Alex and Jason are liked by all, Alex should go because she stands a good chance to win.

Editing to make it seem like it just might happen ... 

Time for the veto meeting. Jason saves himself. Christmas puts Mark in his place, telling him listening to his argument last night fulfilled her previous promise to him.

Mark tells us he won't give up.

BB19: Live Feeds Tuesday into Wednesday - August 23

Poor guy will have to live with Elena in jury

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House Acrimonious Animals:

• First off, I've been a bit under the weather.
• Second, they haven't been doing much newsworthy, so I didn't really have a lot to post anyway.
• There have been no brouhahas, not even a kerfuffle.
• Christmas did get a new boot, no weight-bearing for two more weeks.
•  Raven created drama when she lost her bracelet.
• Paul found it under the coffeemaker in the kitchen. No one will admit to hiding it there.
• Oh, geez.
• They horseplayed and the BB voice warning them NO HORSEPLAY.
• I think it's the first year for that one. The BB voice SHUT IT DOWN has been used a lot this season. But that has been prevalent during past seasons.
• Oh my gosh ... a whole lotta nuthin' going on in the house.
• Unfortunately, there has been more going on here in the comments. SHUT IT DOWN! Keep the comments about the hamsters, not about fellow commenters. If someone wants to "hate" Paul or "hate" Cody ... that's okay.  You do not need to change their minds or tell them how wrong they are. The commenter isn't a better or lesser person for their choice of hamsters. I personally never understand how someone you don't even know can create such vitriol. But, stop it. Feel free to say what you like or dislike about the cast. But stop knocking the commenters/fans/whatever who don't feel the same way you do.

Yes, this is all of them

Hanging in there

BB19: Live Feeds into Monday Evening - August 21

Sharp dressed man

Here's the latest from inside that Big Brother House of Hellbent Hounds:

• BB gave them some news from the outside -- the eclipse.
• They gave them viewing glasses to watch it.
• Some took advantage of the time to nap a bit.
• I think it would have been funnier had they just surprised them with the darkened skies.
• Sigh. I guess I don't want them to go blind.
• I'm sure Raven will contract something from it anyway.
• The Veto Ceremony (blocked to the live feeds) was held this morning.
• No surprises.
• Jason took himself off the block and Christmas put Mark in his place.
• Christmas cried some crocodile tears to Mark about it hurting her heart.
• Oh, yeah.
• Sure.
• Christmas is pretty sure they're due for a physical comp, although she can't play as exiting HoH.
• She wants Matt or Raven to win so they will target Alex or Jason.
• It's Jason she wants out more so than Alex.
• If Jason or Alex win HoH, Christmas wants them to target Kevin.
• I'd rather they not, thankyouverymuch.
• Alex and Jason both fussed about how Raven cooks chicken.
• It's too spicy and chewy.
• And here I thought that cooking chicken was Raven's saving grace in the house!
• Josh talked to us. He said his father told him to act goofy and like he didn't know what he's doing.
• Here I thought it just came naturally to him!
• Nothing much really happening with the exceptions of the "If I win HoH" scenario talks.
• Oh. Mark isn't doing those talks.
• He knows he's gone this week. 

Eclipse watching (and napping, too)

Is he constipated? Could be!

Seeking the wisdom of the gods

Why is she even there? Who chose her?