Paul is planning to make fun of Dominique, whom he accused of being a snake, by dressing up as one and wearing a black mask for the veto or live eviction.
- July 18, 2017
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Current season 19 of "Big Brother" surely is an explosive one. And now, the show is about to explode in racist controversy as Paul Abrahamian, a contestant who is known as one of the most impulsive people on the show, lands in hot water following his plan to do a blackface stunt to mock Dominique Cooper, a black fellow houseguest.
In a clip from the live feed posted by a fan on Twitter, Paul can be seen explaining to other houseguests his plan to make fun of Dominique, whom he accused of being a snake, by dressing up as one for the veto or live eviction. What makes it spark outrage among viewers is the fact that Paul, who dons a black snake skin-patterned top and black leggings, elaborates the idea of dressing up as a snake. Other houseguests, seemingly unaware about the controversy, seem to cheer on Paul and his plan.
#bb19 Posting the video evidence too so it keeps getting attention. Paul wants to taunt the black houseguest at her eviction with black face pic.twitter.com/9oRniKDmNy
— Katie (@gallymero) July 17, 2017
Shortly after, fans are outraged by Paul's insensitive stunt plan, which some may find offensive. @latina_blondie blasts Paul by tweeting, "Wow. I was a Paul fan but seriously this is just disgusting! A GROWN man! NO EXCUSES!!!!" @sherrif4life adds, "There are black,snakes BUT,should have more morals to know thats not a good idea IF that isnt his intent!"
Wow. I was a Paul fan but seriously this is just disgusting! A GROWN man! NO EXCUSES!!!!
— ðŸðŸ¦ðŸðŸ¦ (@latina_blondie) July 17, 2017
There are black,snakes BUT,should have more morals to know thats not a good idea IF that isnt his intent! 😡
— SiSi'sMamaBear📎 (@sherrif4life) July 17, 2017
A fan points out that regardless his motives, Paul's idea of doing a blackface joke to taunt Dominique is "not a good idea." Similarly, @iamsheajenkins tweeted, "Paul isn't a racist. Paul is doing something that's unnecessary and not remotely funny though. Sit your a** down Paul. #BB19."
Whether you're a Paul fan or not.....I think we can all agree this black face/black mask to taunt Dominique is NOT A GOOD IDEA. #BB19
— Norman D. Golden ll (@NormanGoldenll) July 17, 2017
Paul isn't a racist. Paul is doing something that's unnecessary and not remotely funny though. Sit your ass down Paul. #BB19
— Shea (@iamsheajenkins) July 17, 2017
"Paul is gonna come out thinking he's really been doing what America and live feeders wanted #bb19," @chill_kbye snarks. On the other hand, @Cheers_from_Lu criticizes Ramses for laughing alongside other houseguests when Paul tells them about his plan. "The fact that Ramses (of all people) thinks its funny that Paul is going to the veto in black face..... #bb19."
Paul is gonna come out thinking he's really been doing what America and live feeders wanted #bb19 pic.twitter.com/jwslNbTWTX
— weekByweek opinions (@chill_kbye) July 18, 2017
The fact that Ramses (of all people) thinks its funny that Paul is going to the veto in black face..... #bb19 pic.twitter.com/MbltjlHu3v
— Awella (@Cheers_from_Lu) July 17, 2017
Alex Ow holds the power as Head of Household this week, which means that she has the privilege to nominate two of HGs for eviction. After consulting with Paul, Alex nominates Dominique alongside Jessica Graf. Thursday, July 20 episode will reveal who will be sent home among the two.
"Big Brother" airs on Sundays and Wednesdays at 8 P.M. and Thursdays at 9 P.M. on CBS, while the special "Battle Back" episode will air on Friday, July 21 at 8 P.M. on the network.
