The summer of temptation knows no bounds

Were three episodes in, andBig Brother 19proves something I already knew.

Lets be clear about this: Theres simply no means of escape onBig Brotherunless youre out of the game.

Sure, theres access to a backyard.

Big Brother 19

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What the heck happened, and where do the houseguests go from here?

Its not long before things get messier than a cafeteria food fight.

Jessica calls Alex Pao-Pao, referencing her resemblance to season 16 houseguest Paola Shea.

Then, Megan tells Alex that Jessica was racist and called Alex a Panda.

Megan feels the walls closing in.

A few hours later, the houseguests are toldMegan is out of the game.

We may never fully know Megans ultimate reasoning to hit the abort button on herBig Brotherexperience.

She goes down a path of I just cant do this thinking.

Add a little drama, and thats a recipe for disaster.

But its time to trudge onward.

The Have-Nots are back this season with slop and a torture chamber of a bedroom.

Paul is the first to snag the key because giving into temptation sometimes aint so bad.

Pauls temptations of the night are just beginning.

Who that unlucky person will be, only time will tell.

With the pendant in hand, its up to Paul to play dumb.

His advantage remains a secret unless hes nominated or spills the beans.

Should being the operative word in this house of serpents and poison apples.

In theBig BrotherHouse, they come in the form of showmances.

Jessica hops around in an American flag scarf that Cody says he likes because shes wrapping herself in freedom.

Meanwhile, the oddballs (Jillian, Jason, Ramses, Kevin, Alex, et al.)

But despite the separation in the house, Cody likes Alex for her competitive spirit.

Its something he understands and says he respects.

Weve only just gotten to know Cody, but his decision makes sense.

Cody tells Alex, I was trying to find any way our interests would align at all.

I couldnt find any common ground.

InAnchorman, Ron Burgundy says hes in a glass case of emotion.

While thisBig BrotherHouse is a case and full of emotion, its certainly not glass.

Its made of eyes, and theyre peeping from every corner of the country.

Thats enough to rekindle my Survivor paranoia for one night.