The last few episodes of "Beauty and the Geek" have been, to me, like combinations of other reality shows. The makeover episode is like, well, every other reality show out there, the last episode was a combination of "Project Runway" and "Who Wants To Be A Superhero," and this week was a mix of "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Survivor" with a bit of those "Laguna Beach" Spring Break episodes.
We return to our mansion after Erin and Jesse have left (and after a recap episode where we learned that Nicole is the real hottie in the house - apparently every geek wants to get into her ugly corduroy pants) and, as usual, nobody likes the fact that Natalie and John have returned safe from elimination. Why is everyone so surprised when the strongest team always returns?
Before we go any further, does anybody else think it odd that Sam is wearing this shirt?
Nerd In Disguise?
Anyway, the handsome host enters the room soon after and Dave, sweet Dave, actually thinks, "Hey, maybe we'll get to hang out with him a little bit! He's a really cool guy, he's fun to be with!!"
Do I detect a man-crush?
Dave, have you never seen a reality show before?? My first thought is, "They're gonna have to do some crazy elimination challenge RIGHT NOW!" Then I think, "O. Snapp, what's wrong with you? You saw the Next Week On! You know they're going to Cancùn!" At this happy news, Nicole throws out the lamest "Aye aye aye aye aye!" I've ever heard, and Sam breaks out a can of Bud Light in celebration. In a flash of brilliance, Sam explains that he lives his life by the philosophy of "Spring Break, 24/7, 365" but still, this is exciting because "It's like going to a new club, but it's a country."
I wonder what occasions he saves the Miller High Life for.
We learn that William knows some Spanish ("I would like for you to flower my garden"... he should teach that one to Nicole) and meanwhile, Sam is going over the study materials and keeps pronouncing jugo as "Jew-Go." That'll get him a lot of senoritas. By the way, does anybody know how to put a tilda over the "n" on a keyboard? Because I sure as hell don't. I apologize to all of my Spanish-speaking readers. Gracias por leer, ahora dejame cojerlos.
As they're packing, William admits that he called Jen fat to her face. What the fuck? No wonder he can't get laid. It's not because he's a shrimp. It's not because he's covered in red freckles. It's not because he's obsessed with Superwoman. It's because he's a dick, and he's broken the first rule in communicating with all women, of any age, culture or ethnicity. He called her fat. Elsewhere in the house, Jen is complaining about William being close-minded and intimidated by the fact that she's stronger than him. Turns out that William used to be teased incessantly by athletes in high school, and she reminds him of that. So why doesn't he hate Sam too?
One short break later, the teams are in beautiful Cancùn, Mexico, where, incidentally, O. Snapp spent her summer vacation this year. To be honest, watching this episode after several 12-hour workdays and among the rainy cold of the East Coast, O. Snapp pretty much wanted to cry. But it's okay, because Josh is in the process of shooting his swimsuit calendar.
I use the word "swimsuit" very loosely.
The fun doesn't last too long, though, as our Handsome Host arrives on the beach and announces that the beauties get their challenge now. They're gonna have a quiz about the ancient Mayans, and they even get special outfits to wear. They look like their gonna be in the next "Matrix" movie.
Matrix 4: Neo In Paradise
No, it's actually like "The DaVinci Code: Mexico" because they have to memorize Mayan symbols to crack a series of codes and unlock some gay treasure chest. Sam thinks he's got it in the bag. From the last seven episodes where he won challenges, I begrudgingly agree with him. As it is a sacred ball court, they're not allowed to run, so as the beauties get started, Sam walks around really really fast like Ace Ventura.
Pet Douchey
Jasmine's strategy is to memorize stuff, and then "just know it." That's a very original approach to this competition, Jas. I wonder why you've never won a challenge. However, it is better than Jen's strategy, which was... nothing at all. Not even to know stuff.
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Comments (3)
I'm with you O.Snapp, I love Chez and Joshua. It would be awesome if the team that was the worst off in the beginning won the whole thing.
1 of 3 | Posted by HereKittyKitty | Posted on November 11, 2007 2:38 PM
I was pulling for Sam and Nichole at first just because they were underdogs, but I have fallen for Joshua and Chez. I also have a soft spot for The Larper and the Gelfling. I imagine all three of these will be the last three couples. Then I will be torn. I'm glad you got a kick out of the "It's like going to a new club, but it's a country" line. I laughed so hard I had tears!
2 of 3 | Posted by geewits | Posted on November 11, 2007 10:03 PM
Just testing new settings on server for comments
3 of 3 | Posted by kronus | Posted on November 20, 2007 7:53 AM