I wonder if that cone makes her voice project even more - like Spencer's megaphone. I bet the hamsters ALL wish they had mute buttons!

LAST EDITED ON 08-07-13 AT 02:16 PM (EST)

According to her, English won.

She had to write her Twitter posts and HoH blog -- and it made her cry. Because she can't spell. Because she doesn't have the grasp of grammar. Because it made her feel stupid.

I'm in a horrible position right now. Rachel's blog and those of others who had trouble with the concept were funny because those writers didn't realize they weren't quite pulling it off. And I don't like GinaMarie, no matter how good a sport she's been about the dog cone and the Imitate GM Party -- there was a real one -- but I almost have to feel sympathy for someone who runs up against something they can't do, admits that lack, and has to force through it anyway.

I have not gone to the CBS HoH Blog page to see what she posted. I want someone else to go first and scout.

I saw some screencaps of her melt down and I think the pain she felt from having to do the blog is real.

It does look like the writing of someone who does have a mild learning disability when it comes to writing, to me.

That she knows that she can't do it (and her word choice problems while speaking) in my arm chair diagnosis office indicate that the IQ is probably a fair amount higher than the language ability might otherwise indicate. How much is a learning disability vs really bad schooling I don't know, but I'd bet she is one of those who is bright enough that they get OK grades and may not get the extra help they need to really succeed at writing/language skills.

I really do feel for her over this. Usually if you are bright enough to know you really suck at something you have figured out how to make sure people don't know about it, and in this case she couldn't hide it. That tends to be very painful.

Learning problems are one thing, but the bigoted attitude (and those remarks) is another. And her hot-to-cold-to-hot attitude shifts toward others as well as her over the top remonstrations seem to me to reflect a deeper problem with her ability to socialize with others. I think she is mentally at sea, feels very insecure, and tries to overcompensate. This may all stem from her self realization that she is disadvantaged learning wise. Her lack of understanding of the reality of her and Nick’s relationship is indicative of a very insecure person. IMO.

I think possibly that her willingness to follow Ayran’s lead with the bigoted things she says shows her desperate desire to be accepted, and to find an alpha chick to follow.

That's all from my arm chair, too. The soft stuffed recliner kind.

Oh, believe me, I've been paying attention to what's been emerging from their mouths. The most recent FHags reviews aren't exactly happy reading. You know things are bad when Aryan is calling your comments racist.

(Warning: non-PG!3 transcripts ahead.)

http://fagshags.yuku.com/topic/562/Big-Brother-USA-Who-wants-to-see-my-KKK-room?page=17

This just happens to be a topic I can have a little natural sort of sympathy on. It's the hamster in question which makes that potential emotion weird.

It's very possible that what GM needs most in her life is a different crowd. But this one isn't it. And when she finds out she's lost her job...

I read down through that thread and between GM & Amanda's other comments, Aryan's earlier ones pale in comparison. How did her mother's PR team get those two on board?

Well she has mentioned issues with bulimia and some feedsters think they have seen evidence she might still be having active issues with that.

So I think she certainly has some insecurities and issues that make her not quite healthy up there.

If you add a bit of learning issues that also tends to ramp up the insecurities. I was just noting that her ability to know she can't write well does to me indicate more of a learning disability issue than not able to learn issue, or willfully ignorant about writing issue.

I do think she has a stuck at 14-15 emotionally vibe about her. Too willing to go along to be accepted, the depth of the crush. A lot of times people with some kind of compulsive problem (addiction, eating disorders, etc.) do tend to stop developing emotionally. So I do think there is some of that going on.

At least when it comes to the pain she felt after writing the blog, I do feel for her, and that can be something that people don't get evaluated and may not know they need to (they may just agree that they are too stupid to be able to, rather than they have the smarts but need additional tools to get the job done). It is usually a little more obvious that one should know that bulimia is not normal and something to get help for. Not that everyone does, but it is a little more obvious to be something that one would at least know there is a problem that can be treated.

I do agree that there is some cause for sympathy for her. Social insecurities, overcompensating, wanting to fit in, learning disabilities - those frailties are all too human and I imagine that almost everyone shares them to some degree.

As abhorrent as some of the things she says are, I get the feeling that she's saying some of that stuff mainly for effect and to be like and to be accepted by her lead dog Aryan.

But pink spikes with jeans with fashionably worn holes? And that pink hat with the long ears? Those I can't forgive. And IMO they just scream overcompensating.

LAST EDITED ON 08-07-13 AT 05:48 PM (EST)

Unedited. The only thing I did was make sure a word would show up -- then, after I saw how it came out in the site's window, fixed a smiley.

"OMG BBVX this weeks been crazy!!!! i can't believe I'm had the honor of being HOH!!! Its awesome my BB Bunny gave me my key hahahah soooooo awesome it was perfect !!!

the only thing that could of made being HOH perfect was having Nick here to share it with me :-(((. I miss him like crazy . but i know he's routing me on back home and is super duper proud of me … if you ever see that "Blue Hat" it means i'm thinking of you and knowing your still with me in this crazy house . Nick you made me feel so special and always made me smile and laugh. you are such an amazing guy . i don't know how I'm living here without you lol. just know i'm playing nice, staying cool, and working hard for us . i'll see you soon !!!

First night as HOH was AMAZING!!!! everyone got to see my pic and all my cool ass stuff ! Being HOH is amazing !!! but it not all sunshine and rainbows … you know you have to nom 2 house guest and thats one of my hardest jobs. but it a dirty job an somebody's Got to do it !!!

Last but not least i Finally got my hair dyed thanks to Elissa . she rocks !!!! It came out amazing . Whooo hooooo !!!

i'll leave off on this note . I coundt be happier living in the Big brother House . I met the most amazing people and maybe even found the man of my dreams ! i coundt of asked for anything more , even though theres ups and downs and you miss your family and friends back at home. I feel truly blessed for bing here and living my dreams . I thank you all so much , I may not be the best writer but i try lol. thank you to my friends and family back at home in staten island new york … thank you all so much you i love you !!! Well i guess I'm all done … i love all you BB fans… keep watching its gonna get even more wild and crazy ohhhhh and it you like think of me and give me some luck so i can be the next MVP lol. thank you all so much"

http://www.tmz.com/2013/08/07/big-brother-contestant-spencer-cops-child-porn-joke-police-investigation/

Child porn is one of those. Especially if you are really specific about what kind is your favorite...

The Dingo has been consistently describing Spencer as the crazy uncle at a family dinner who says one out-of-nowhere horrific thing and makes the rest of the night awkward for everyone with no escape possible. That image just got a lot worse.

His union must be cringing right now. He could get away with the racism. This? Mo.

LAST EDITED ON 08-08-13 AT 08:22 AM (EST)

His union isn't cringing over this. He essentially has a job for life thanks to union protection.

The unions forced train companies to keep Brakemen on the job even after the advent of braking systems that eliminated their job, which originally was applying brakes to individual cars. They have been given a few other jobs to do around an on trains, but they are still called brakemen.

Even conductors have very little to do on freight trains, but a conductor's job (as is the brakeman's) job is secure for life.

Now that is sick, disgusting really even if it was a joke.

Didn't anyone tell these idiots they were being watched? I'm getting totally grossed out by the lot and I'm starting to wish they wouldn't evict any more of them. Just weld the door shut.

LAST EDITED ON 08-07-13 AT 08:25 PM (EST)

wrong thresd

CBS tweeted this image.

Goodbye, MVP/third nomination.

I'm not sure the hamsters are expecting week-in-an-hour this time: there hasn't been much capture of anticipation talk. This one could actually take more than just the recruits by surprise -- and I do wonder if the reset will mean Julie tells them it's been the voters for a few weeks. Probably not, unless the rats decide to protect Judd. And if that happens... well, Amanda will freak. I don't think she'll deal well with America Hates Me.

On the other hand, it'll give her a chance to master the art of talking with both feet in her mouth.

Just when I was beginning to like the MVP twist, and the way it played on their thinking.

I think this was a good twist.

(Snidget has a plan for me).