Real World Recap: Ginger Snaps

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By VirginiaApple | Monday, August 20, 2012 | 8:32 pm | 35 Comments
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Mo’Rum asks Ginger about his injured face, and tells him not to hit himself.  Ginger once again asks where they stand, and Mo’Rum once again says they’re having fun while refusing to give a straight answer.  She does apologize for being confusing, though, so that’s nice of her I guess.  She give a vague answer about not wanting to get sick of him and needing “a day or two here and there” while Ginger says he won’t do anything with anyone else.

“What are these ‘feelings’ of which you speak?  Is it similar to how when my booze is gone, I have the sensation that I am empty somehow?”

Mo’Rum tells him to stop hurting himself, and he agrees.  She says that she needs to control her drinking and maybe he should do the same.  He says it’s a matter of controlling himself when he’s drunk… although not getting as drunk would also help, genius.

Grandpa and Captain Needy discuss Ginger’s issues and Needy explains that it’s impossible to understand unless you’ve been in “that mental state.”  I wonder if Grandpa remembers “accidentally” reading Needy’s journal and how he probably thought THAT would be his biggest problem this season.  Needy brings up Mo’Rum, but Grandpa thinks there are other issues at play.  Something tells me Ginger is too private to let us in on those, which is a shame because this is TV, dammit, and we want to know!

He goes on to say that it pisses him off when Ginger lets Mo’Rum walk all over him.  Hilariously, RomCom walks in during this part of the discussion for her validation goodnight hug.  He reluctantly hugs her while whining about a “gross” eyelash she left in his bed, which makes her laugh for some reason.

“I am the one who walks!”

Captain Needy thinks that even when Mo’Rum doesn’t treat Ginger right, he just likes that sometimes she makes him feel special.  Grandpa says she’s just not that into him.  Hey Grandpa, back in the middle ages when you were in school, did you learn about the meaning of parallel in math class?  Anyway, apparently he’s overheard Mo’Rum telling her friends she doesn’t want to fall for a “tall goofy ginger kid.”  Needy thinks she has feelings for him, but he is more concerned with Ginger’s self-inflicted pain.

Next:  Did Latoya and Swift hook up?!  Apparently not on camera, so the world may never know.

Has Captain Needy grown on anyone else?  Do you think the two romantic situations in the house are as similar as the roommates think they are?  Is anyone else sad/concerned after seeing that side of Ginger?  Does anyone else think Ginger looks like Seth Green ate one of those Nintendo mushrooms that doubles Mario and Luigi in size?

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35 Comments

  1. 1
    plockeness monster
    Posted August 21, 2012 at 9:38 am

    Before I dive into this delicious recap, I would like to say that this is one of the most disturbing RW episodes I have ever scene…IN THE HISTORY OF EVERDOM.

  2. 2
    VirginiaApple
    Posted August 21, 2012 at 10:05 am

    It made me sad, plockness! I like Ginger! As far as Grandpa & RomCom go, last episode was worse for me.

  3. 3
    Amanda
    Posted August 21, 2012 at 10:11 am

    100% agree. It was painful to watch. I had to look away a couple of times.

  4. 4
    plockeness monster
    Posted August 21, 2012 at 10:27 am

    VA – you are right about the RW 3 deaths – Pedro, Frankie, and now Joey.

    Why were all of the guys shirtless on the island tour?

    Chelsea totally had an abortion. You KNOW Grandpa is against those. I am going to venture out and say he is against them even in rape/incest situations.

    As far as Mo’rum and the bar/club owner – Did anyone else notice kissing sounds when her and skeev-o were standing in the street. There were def. some lip smacking noises going on.

    You know what all of the people in the romantic house relationships have in common??? Low self esteem.

  5. 5
    Moli Moli
    Posted August 21, 2012 at 10:28 am

    I just need help with understanding how GrampPa thinks…EVERYTHING assholelike that he listed to Ginger he does. I am honest to goodness scared for any woman he gets into a relationship with he is down right terrifying. Ginger is holding on to some scary pain, he really shouldn’t be on the show and should be in out-patient therapy. Dizzam, Latoya impresses me each and every week with her rational line of thinking. I swore I was in Bizarro World when Cap. Needy was the voice of reason. This episode was very painful to watch.

  6. 6
    Moli Moli
    Posted August 21, 2012 at 10:29 am

    BTW, why do I only see you recaps almost a day after they have been posted?

  7. 7
    wow
    Posted August 21, 2012 at 10:48 am

    Moli – I have the same experience with the recaps!

    I really feel for Ginger and I think he’s adorable and seems like a great guy. Trey disgusts me and appears to have no redeeming qualities whatsoever. I actually think the Ronnie/Sammi comparison is an insult to Ronnie…that’s how much Trey sucks.

  8. 8
    plockeness monster
    Posted August 21, 2012 at 11:08 am

    OH. SNAP. New Challenge trailer…

    http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/28-former-real-world-stars-to-compete-on-mtvs-the-challenge-2012218

  9. 9
    jerseyj
    Posted August 21, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    This episode made me sad too, I hope Ginge gets it together. I see some parallels between Trey/RomCom and Marie/Ginge, but trey is definitely the douchiest. Marie doesn’t mean to be a jerk to Ginge, she just is thoughtless sometimes, and he clearly has some emotional baggage to work out.

    The lack of self-awareness on Trey’s part is astonishing! I loved how he doesn’t skip a beat while discussing how badly Marie treats Ginge, while simultaneously treating RomCom light shit in the middle of the conversation! Hello pot, meet kettle!

  10. 10
    plockeness monster
    Posted August 21, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    You know what the best part about this season is?????? No heart to hearts in the local Subway (sandwich shop, that is).

  11. 11
    Classy Drunk classy drunk
    Posted August 21, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    Wow. It’s pretty much all new people on the new challenge. Good. Anyway to keep Paula Walnutz off my screen is a good thing.

  12. 12
    JudgyWudgy JudgyWudgy
    Posted August 21, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    Wow, other than Wes and Sarah (go AWAY already), I’m STOKED for that cast. Mostly new people, but gems like Trishelle and Alton!? Bring it ON!!! Lots of capitalization and exclamation points!!!

  13. 13
    Classy Drunk classy drunk
    Posted August 21, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    @Judgy and now you can read the recaps and comments without rolling your eyes at the MP’s constant drooling over CT. :)

  14. 14
    jerseyj
    Posted August 21, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    man, I wish I could watch that trailer…stupid blocks on my work computer. I know what I’ll be doing first thing when I get home :)

  15. 15
    JudgyWudgy JudgyWudgy
    Posted August 21, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    Omg Classy, you’re so right! You rock – I didn’t even notice that. But let’s face it, since it IS me I’m sure I’ll find something to get annoyed about. Perhaps the fact that I’m sure Zach will be bashed over and over despite the fact that I think he’s 100% hotter than CT and CT has just as many personality flaws.

  16. 16
    JudgyWudgy JudgyWudgy
    Posted August 21, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    Ugh, I said “the fact” twice in one sentence. Repetition is so repetitive.

  17. 17
    Liz
    Posted August 21, 2012 at 5:26 pm

    @classy – Hey, add me to that list too! Lol.

    I’m kind of excited to see Jemmye, because that seems like it will be an epic train wreck, and I’m excited to see KellyAnne again, because I like her.

    Ok, to this episode – I don’t think it’s a fair comparison, Ginger and Marie and Trey and Laura, because Ginger tells one story to Marie and another to everyone else, whereas Laura lays it out for Trey and he continues to treat her like shit. I really think Marie would be more sensitive if she was aware of what he really wanted or how she was really affecting him. I also think the Ron/Sam comparison is wrong, because as much as Ronnie is scary, Sam could be really shitty in her own right, whereas Laura tries to cater to Trey’s every whim.

  18. 18
    Gypsy Gypsy
    Posted August 22, 2012 at 8:19 am

    This season is the efn weirdest most uncomfortable thing to watch….well like Plock said. I didn’t even watch the trailor yet but not surprised no CT.

    He’s been hanging with Brandon aka Captain Needy in town though on Wednesdays with Cara Maria and is not dubbed ” RW Royalty”…not gonna lie he looks hot but I can do with out the old aliances and the doosh trio.

    What I was wondering this whole time is why they didn’t pull Ginge off the show??? I mean when Ruthie was a raging drunk mess she got yanked so did Joey. This guy is a straight up 5150 is I ever saw one and it’s almost as sick as watching Tre and Juicy in the vineyards…Cable has scraped right through the bottom of the barrell and is now digging into the dirt to get footage forTV not matter who it hurts.

    And yes, I know they all sign up for this but at a certain point doesn’t morality kick in?

  19. 19
    Classy Drunk classy drunk
    Posted August 22, 2012 at 8:27 am

    I am sadly apart of said MP, but I am sure there will be new eye candy for us all.

    I am really concerned that MTV didn’t make this kid go and get help. None of this is ok, and none of the children in that house are equipped to deal with his issues.

  20. 20
    plockeness monster
    Posted August 22, 2012 at 9:27 am

    Gyp – I didn’t think TPTB interfered until the cast member asked for help…?

  21. 21
    SuburBint
    Posted August 22, 2012 at 9:39 am

    @ Gypsy — IIRC, they pulled Ruthie because she was underage and it was too much of a liability for the show. I’m pretty sure there’s a subclause in the RW contracts which allows temporary removal of one’s soul so that morals and ethics don’t interfere with the drama.

  22. 22
    Gypsy Gypsy
    Posted August 22, 2012 at 9:47 am

    I guess you guys are right but, isn’t one who is ” a danger to themselves or others” automatically put under a hold not matter the state (I just ref’d CA b/c that’s what Britt Britt was put under).

    It really freaked me out watching Ginge hit and burn himself and I truly felt bad for Cpt Needy.

    Not to get too personal but my ex was a sever addict and I jumped in with both feet trying to help to no avail. AA,NA, Al-Anon the whole 9 and, it’s really a lot to put on those other kids if he is a harm to himself especially Cpt. Needy for which this behavior could be a trigger and set him off to use or cut or whatnot.

    In reality I know Needy is ok, he’s doing promos up the street but still. I am bothered by the lack of intervention. This is the third time Ginge has hurt himself on screen. IDK…maybe I am getting too old to not let this get to me.

  23. 23
    Gypsy Gypsy
    Posted August 22, 2012 at 9:50 am

    I think there are 4 RW that have passed…Puck maybe?

  24. 24
    JudgyWudgy
    Posted August 22, 2012 at 10:28 am

    Nah, Puck is still alive and well….. beatin’ his wife, ya know, the usual.

  25. 25
    Gypsy Gypsy
    Posted August 22, 2012 at 10:30 am

    oh yea, that was his deal… loser! UGH.

  26. 26
    JudgyWudgy
    Posted August 22, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Also, now that I think about it I’d be willing to put money on the notion that the only reason CT isn’t there is because it’s Battle of the Seasons and other than possibly Adam, they couldn’t get any other RW: Paris cast members.

  27. 27
    Gypsy Gypsy
    Posted August 22, 2012 at 10:41 am

    @Judgy that’s a good theory. I didn’t think of that. My friends and I actually think he cut a deal with the six finalists at the end of last season that they would all get a greater cut than what they show allotted 1, 2 & 3. We think they made a deal to give each other a cut fo the money no matter who won. I just don’t see CT, the guy who carried Bananas as a backpack giving up on that mountain in Iceland, It just seemed staged and a total flip from how much they were against him the season before then they seemingly all go along so suddenly with no explination season 27. Just a theory though.

    And that’s all I have to say about that ;-)

  28. 28
    April
    Posted August 22, 2012 at 11:21 am

    Don’t watch this show but noticed the super stunning redhead on the little picture and had to stop in to say she is gorgeous! I think I have a new girl crush.

  29. 29
    Classy Drunk classy drunk
    Posted August 22, 2012 at 11:32 am

    Both good points Judgy and Gypsy.

    Or CT realized the only way he could win was to get on “their” side.

  30. 30
    Liz
    Posted August 22, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    Well. I retract my feelings of good will towards Marie after tonight’s episode. Wtf.

  31. 31
    Gypsy Gypsy
    Posted August 23, 2012 at 10:58 am

    Thanks Classy…either way I think there was an ‘arrangement’ made. My friend has Tweet pics of CT, Cpt Needy and Cara Maria who now appears to be DJ’ing at a local bar in Boston. The Cptain & CM look pretty cozy…

    @ Liz, I can’t wait for next weeks recap- I totally agree! And Ginge…I’m telling ya’ll he’s headed for a breakdown.

    I like how Swift went to Church. If he needed a little faith to restore his happiness then good for him.

    Marie is evilllllllllll.

  32. 32
    Classy Drunk classy drunk
    Posted August 23, 2012 at 11:01 am

    That Marie is a BICTH in that order (Love and Hip Hop reference)

  33. 33
    jerseyj
    Posted August 23, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    So, for all you challenge lovers, I just saw this: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20623466,00.html. Apparently Diem has cancer again :( Feeling a little bad about all those cancer barbie comments now!

  34. 34
    jerseyj
    Posted August 23, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    Sorry the link didn’t work right: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20603790,00.html

  35. 35
    Gypsy Gypsy
    Posted August 23, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    Ohhhhhhh that is not good news about Diem. Sad horns for sure.

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