Battle of the Bands - 
by B-side
But then it firmed right back up again as the next morning Nehemiah woke up at 8 AM and edited Danny's "portrait." Neh claimed that because Danny had other stresses in his life at that moment, he didn't want to burden him with the project. God forbid Danny spends two of the eighteen free hours a day trying to learn a new skill. Nevertheless, it was a nice gesture, and later, when it was shown to Steck, the advisor praised it, saying it was good. "It definitely feels good to have Paul compliment me on the profile of Nehemiah. It shows my roommates that, you know, I'm not just gonna lag behind and that I can do the work, and it makes me feel like part of the team," said Danny. Huh? But Nehemiah did the most difficult part for you! How is that proof that you can do the work? PLUS, as far as we could see, Danny didn't even step up and tell Steck that he didn't even do his own editing. Lame. Still, as the "portrait" concluded and we saw Nehemiah on screen say, "I am Nehemiah," I thought for sure we'd get the slow-clap to roaring applause bit, but alas, no such luck. Instead, the show ended with Nehemiah quietly beaming in the corner. Aww. Just when we thought Nehemiah was turning into a jerk, he brings us back in.

Next week, the roommates head to a ranch to do dumb cowboy stuff. Yay! But don't get too excited. It's the return of the Danny and Melinda Soap Opera. Boo!
What did you think of tonight's episode?
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"When I'm drunk, I like to pleasure myself"? Jesus Christ, that house must be a wonderfully potent combination of smells.
Rachel's crotch-juice, now I'm not 100% sure on this, but I'm guessing later she'll claim it smells like saving the lives of soldiers.
This of course will lead Mel to try to out-do her and claim her crotch smells like New Orleans circa now.
Lacey's crotch, well...spiderwebs. Pure and simple. I also wonder if Lacey's crotch has wheelchair access.
Posted by: J | September 7, 2005 2:03 AM(#1 of 32)
How could you fail to mention Melinda's lame attempt at advice to Nehemiah??? All I heard was "uh duh duh duh, oh my god Im on TV, yah your mom's like in rehab dontcha know...uhhhh".
Posted by: ali | September 7, 2005 5:28 AM(#2 of 32)
Yesterday I read somewhere that Mel might be having a baby. I don't remember where I read this, but I guess we will know when the reunion comes up....
Posted by: mellymel | September 7, 2005 6:01 AM(#3 of 32)
I side with B-side- the Neh crying scene touched my cynical New York City heart.
It's funny how MTV won't just let the cast members admit and discuss what is becoming so obvious- that their casts get heckled and made fun of wherever they go. It would make the fights and outbursts make a lot more sense.
Posted by: Leah3t | September 7, 2005 6:02 AM(#4 of 32)
"Still Waters Run Deep" huh! It seems as if Nehemiah took Cameron Crowe 101. If I'm not mistaken, "Stillwater Runs Deep" is the article title on the Rolling Stone cover at the end of Almost Famous. Another clever editing trick...Nehemiah you beautiful genius, well done Sir!
Posted by: gym701 | September 7, 2005 6:17 AM(#5 of 32)
I'm pretty sure somewhere in his family tree is a sheep.
Ahahahahahahaa!
I have a question about mexican food. We in NYC have Chipotle up here and since there aren't that many good mexican places up here I can't hate on people for eatin chipotle. But i would assume that there are a bevy of good mexican (or tex mex) restaurants in texas. wy do they eat there so much?
Posted by: curly | September 7, 2005 6:20 AM(#6 of 32)
I can't believe Rosie O'Donnell is one of the writers here!!! So sorry to see her leave-I knew there was a reason this site seemed especially smart and funny--of course that means everyone, not just Rosie.
But that's especially funny that she was a writer given the funny commentary on the "craptastic" (love that word by the way) Riding on the Bus tv movie.
Anyway, that's pretty neat. I almost fell out of my chair in my cube when I saw the picture of Rosie.
Sorry to post this here but there was no comments section on the Rosie post.
Posted by: sweet j | September 7, 2005 7:23 AM(#7 of 32)
But i would assume that there are a bevy of good mexican (or tex mex) restaurants in texas. wy do they eat there so much?
Because they are idiots less interested in exploring a great city than drinking, arguing, and screwing?
There's a lot more here than Chipotle and the Dizzy Rooster, some of it even within walking distance from the house. I'm sad nobody will see it.
Posted by: austinite | September 7, 2005 7:56 AM(#8 of 32)
saw some pics on a site that said they were of mel from the real world. sure looked like her, but she was in lingerie and looked like she was dancing at a strip bar (pole in background). any word if she bacame a lounge dancer or something like whats her name from vegas real world
Posted by: tmac | September 7, 2005 8:07 AM(#9 of 32)
i am wondering what the deal is with locals heckling the cast? on one hand you've got girls who want to get on t.v. (wren, the donkey girl who was hitting on danny in the bar, lindsey, etc..) and on the other hand a bunch of dudes who probably say a lot of funny shit to the cast that turns them into raging demons. i mean seriously, i wonder what the locals are heckling? any ideas?
Posted by: this is a tasty burger! | September 7, 2005 8:09 AM(#10 of 32)
RE: Curly
That Chipotle is close to where they were (walking dist). Yes there are many more places that they could have gone. There's some Mexican something or other within spitting distance almost everywhere here. I suspect MTV is getting some $ from McDonald's Corp. for showing it repeatedly.
Oh, and Shut up Rachel! Just want to punch her in the face.
Posted by: LivinInAustin | September 7, 2005 8:28 AM(#11 of 32)
they heckle because they think it gives them a better chance of getting on tv than trying to actually be nice to the real worlers.
Posted by: amos | September 7, 2005 8:40 AM(#12 of 32)
RE: Curly
I can only assume that Chipotle and the Dizzy Roster gets free advertising and promotions and the cast gets free food and drinks. Have you ever seen one of the cast mates pay for anything at these places. One would also have to wonder how the Dizzy Roster has not be busted for serving a minor (cough Nehemiah cough)
Posted by: tilak0219 | September 7, 2005 9:04 AM(#13 of 32)
The only reason I know anything about Yellowcard, My Chemical Romance, etc. at ALL is b/c they're all on the soundtrack for Burnout 3:Takedown on Xbox. Otherwise, I'd be totally retahded about all this newfangled music they're talking about.
Who the eff is Lindsay??
Posted by: Jess | September 7, 2005 9:18 AM(#14 of 32)
Curly: Chipotle (and other businesses, Dell etc. . )pays Bunim/Murray to get on the show. Having the kids eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner there is advertising. They're told to do it.
Also, I have heard that McDonalds actually owns the Chipotle chain.
Posted by: Tets | September 7, 2005 9:20 AM(#15 of 32)
i just wanted to say to everybody that after finding this site, I felt like the little girl in the bumble bee outfit in an old black crowes video. thankyou, tvgasm!! :D
Posted by: gasm fan | September 7, 2005 9:37 AM(#16 of 32)
yay little bumblebee girl! dance with us!!
Posted by: Leah3t | September 7, 2005 9:52 AM(#17 of 32)
Yea I dont get the heckling either. In this day and age why don't they make it truly "real world" and use the cameras that they use for hidden tv shows such as punk'd. Good quality but hidden. I don't know how they do that or if it's possible for the show but why not? who would "act real" with cameras obviously in their face.
Posted by: ali | September 7, 2005 9:58 AM(#18 of 32)
Word!!!! I AGREE with Ali....they should be hidden cameras.
Posted by: Erin | September 7, 2005 1:08 PM(#19 of 32)
Yeah Ali, they should do that. P.S. This ep was boring.
Posted by: couchpotato | September 7, 2005 2:49 PM(#20 of 32)
B-side, you seem bitter this episode! You hated on just about everyone, in turn...not that some don't deserve it, but, are we feeling mean today, or what?
Posted by: Danielle | September 7, 2005 7:29 PM(#21 of 32)
I used to be thankful that MTV kindly played last weeks episode of real world before the new one- so I could either catch up or recap.
But now I think its just cruel to play this dumbass cast back to back. I truly cannot take a whole hour of these idiots.
The dumbing down of America man.
Posted by: curly | September 7, 2005 9:18 PM(#22 of 32)
Bumblebee girl is from the Blind Melon video. That's what I learned in college.
Posted by: Duckie | September 7, 2005 11:07 PM(#23 of 32)
"Isn't it nice how the Austin weather always conveniently parallels the emotions in the Real World house? Who knew God loved Bunim/Murray so much?"
Mary-Ellis Bunim died in 2004 so she could control the weather from heaven. It also helped her "call home" Danny's mom so that something good would happen in this dullest-of-all seasons.
Posted by: Mrs. Petersen | September 8, 2005 12:21 AM(#24 of 32)
Jess -- me too re: Burnout 3. Actually, my Yellowcard knowledge stems back to SSX 3 and Madden 2004. When those bands get put on an EA game, you're stuck with them, and then after about three or four weeks, you can do nothing but capitulate to the mass market forces thrust upon you.
As for my state of bitterness, I actually was quite happy when I wrote the recap. After all, I had just seen my girl Janelle win the Veto on Big Brother. So maybe my bitterness was coming from some other deep, dark, repressed place. Scary.
Posted by: B-side | September 8, 2005 2:15 AM(#25 of 32)
"When I'm drunk, I like to pleasure myself."
In her defense she could be talking about anyhting. MAybe reading a good book brings her pleasure. Or knitting. It doesn't necesarily mean masturbation.
Posted by: EdHill | September 9, 2005 12:33 PM(#26 of 32)
RRIIIIGGHHTT....
Posted by: bacardi | September 9, 2005 5:33 PM(#27 of 32)
EdHill is the BEST. Thank you for that. ROFL
Posted by: brownstocking | September 11, 2005 7:07 PM(#28 of 32)
I like to pleasure myself even when I'm not drunk. haha! :p
Posted by: Holly | September 13, 2005 8:03 PM(#29 of 32)
B-Side, where is this weeks recap????
Posted by: KiKi | September 15, 2005 10:19 AM(#30 of 32)
yeah, i've been waiting for the new recap!!
Posted by: emily | September 16, 2005 2:56 PM(#31 of 32)
i've been waiting too!!!!!
Posted by: sophia | September 25, 2005 6:13 PM(#32 of 32)