So, hello, that is my new favorite moment of life. We also see clips of It and Tailor Made lying, but they can't possibly compare to Ice. Anyway, the concept here is that lying leads to a tangled web, so the contestants will have to untangle themselves today. The challenge is called Tangled Web of Lies, which is...clever. Wow. Each team will be attached to a series of intertwined ropes, hanging from that big sex device. When Craig gives the signal, they'll untangle themselves as quickly as possible. Once a contestant is hanging free from his or her rope, they can pull the release trigger on their harness and drop into the water. They cannot pull the trigger before they're completely untangled, and if they do, they'll be assessed a ten minute penalty. The winner will be the team who reaches a designated buoy in the fastest time. Hoorah! Simple enough!
But wait, there's a twist! Craig explains that each team will only have three active players, so he asks each captain for their list of trustworthy teammates. Saaphyri chose Angelique and The Entertainer, and Tailor Made picked Ice and Prancer. Those are today's teams! It would be funnier if the teams were everyone the captains didn't pick, but whatevs, at least a legitimate challenge will take place today.
Craig says the unselected team members will be Dead Weight, so their job is to hang on their ropes and do absolutely nothing. You can already see the wheels turning in Buckwild's mind, like, "What if I drop? What then?" We don't get an answer to that question, but the Green Team suits up and goes airborne. The Entertainer immediately complains that his nuts hurt, but it seems like an odd time to bring up his STD, so we'll leave that alone. Saaphyri also speaks up to tell us about the Dead Weight on their team, describing them as "Crackhead-Ass Myammee, Dumbass It, and Stupid-Ass Cali." Fabulous! "Crackhead-Ass Myammee" gives "Teenage Mutant Ninja Traitor" a run for its money in the Battle of the Nasty Nicknames.
Craig gives the teams the signal and they're off! The Green Team's ropes are tangled in a janky braid, which baffles Saaphyri even though she used to be a hair stylist. Judging from the looks of her own hair, she was a great one. Nearly thee minutes in, the team has made zero progress, but they quickly start to unravel their ropes. By 4:22, The Entertainer is freeballin'. He drops into the water and reaches the buoy, and then Saaphyri and Angelique have more room to swing themselves around. Saaphyri hits the water at 5:55, with Angelique close behind her. Next they have to swim to their raft, but unfortunately it doesn't live up to its comic potential. They finish with a respectable time of 6:04!
Then it's the Gold Team's turn. They start wriggling around as soon as they're airborne, but before the clock can even start, 20 Pack and Buckwild do their best to throw the challenge. Hate for them aside, their efforts here are truly delightful!
20 Pack is twisted up like a murder victim, I love it! They manage to shake the overhead structure, which makes it nearly impossibly for the TMA to untangle their ropes at first. Then they find their pace, which is awesome until Tailor Made friggin' falls from his harness. Falls! Penalty! You are even more of a loser, Tailor Made! The Green Team celebrates, but Myammee notices Tailor Made's rope broke. He didn't pull his release trigger, the rope just snapped from all the jostling. This would be hysterical if Tailor Made was shamefully obese, but as is, it's probably just a lawsuit waiting to happen.
The producers pause the competition while they investigate the rope/trigger situation, and Craig concludes that Tailor Made did not pull the trigger. Due to equipment failure, this is not considered a disqualification or penalty, so the Gold Team gets to compete again! The Entertainer deftly recognizes that the Gold Team has the advantage now. They got to watch the Green Team, plus give it a trial run, so they totally have this in the bag. Holla!
Craig gives the signal again, and this time 20 Pack and Buckwild stay completely still. I'm not sure why neither one decides to drop into the water - maybe the Dead Weight really doesn't have any impact on the game, but in that case, it seems useless for them to be there at all. Maybe I should call WKRP in Cincinnati for clarification. Buckwild encourages Tailor Made to let the sun reflect off his bald spot and burn the rope, which is a good suggestion, but he doesn't seem to acknowledge her. For shame!
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Comments (13)
I'm fairly sure that VH1 used WKRP as the radio station because they didn't want to give some station free advertisement. Especially since one of their employees joined the show under false pretenses. It isn't like EVERYONE doesn't know that WKRP is fake.
And It is putting on an act. I mentioned in the comments several weeks ago that he is a stand up comedian. Go look him up on You Tube. There are a few videos of him doing public appearances and radio interviews. He has the It character in place most of the time, but when he is rapping, his annunciation is perfect. Totally an act.
1 of 13 | Posted by Snootchy Bootches | Posted on March 30, 2009 2:31 AM
im going to have to disagree and say that the most disgusting showmance ever is buckwild + the entertainer
2 of 13 | Posted by heykate7 | Posted on March 30, 2009 6:51 AM
U know on the bonus clips, they show buckwild giving the entertainer a condom and she's talking to him on the phone saying "Don't leave Mexico so on her day off they can have sex" ewwww!!!
Last season I called Hoopz the winner on the 1st episode, I don't know about this group. I still want It might win, I don't care if he's putting on act I like him.
3 of 13 | Posted by bigjr6633 | Posted on March 30, 2009 7:12 AM
I liked when TM was telling the others that Saaphyri did as well as he did climbing and then the producers showed in a clip that she went quite a bit higher that he did.
The power switch added a nice twist to the game and TM may not have balls but he has shown that he has more brains than The Entertainer, Saaphyri and Buckwild.
I don't think the TMA would have won if the rules of the challenge did not allow him to pick his helpers. I think the show producers were giving him his chance to send The Entertainer home. That way they can bring him back for I love Money 3.
4 of 13 | Posted by dreamkeeper | Posted on March 30, 2009 3:23 PM
You know a rope broke during one of these stupid challenges. A rope BROKE.
It's bad enough they were flailing chickens at them the other week, without giving them any protective padding.
Not only that, but there's the real and present danger of who knows how many STDs crawling about in that house.
This is a far more dangerous show than Survivor.
5 of 13 | Posted by itchy | Posted on March 30, 2009 11:10 PM
Hi all you money lovers!
I may be the lone wail in the wilderness, but I actually loved Frank! I thought he was hilarious and made the show fun to watch. Now, Becky "Buckwild" will provide my fun. Tailor Made is no where near as entertaining as "The Entertainer", and I think his longevity on these "reality shows" is just about up. So I raise a glass to Frank for making my Monday nights worth living for--at least its not in his mom's basement! Good Night Sweet Frank, We hardly knew ye.
XOXO
nyc cookie
6 of 13 | Posted by nyc cookie | Posted on March 31, 2009 6:53 AM
Yeah I liked Frank too, but I did like how the head alliance is now being controlled by Tailor Made. For me this season is way more interesting than last season. IT for the win!!!
7 of 13 | Posted by bigjr6633 | Posted on March 31, 2009 11:50 AM
Yes, even though it was a good game twist I like The entertainer and can not stand TM. I would have been happier with Saaphyri going home instead of Frank.
8 of 13 | Posted by dreamkeeper | Posted on March 31, 2009 3:44 PM
The Entertainer is an excellent tv character -- I wonder if he acts like that all the time though.
Sort of like I believe It is all an act too.
I can definitely see the Entertainer being developed into a sitcom character though. Sort of an enraged Seinfeld.
9 of 13 | Posted by itchy | Posted on March 31, 2009 11:58 PM
I for one am sooo happy that Frank is gone!
That dude was annoying. Okay...the yelling was funny when it was the one line "I LOOOVE MONEY!!!" but then it was..."TAILOR MADE IS A SNAKE!!!" then..."MY ASS ITCHES!!!" then..."I NEED TOILET PAPER!!!" then..."ANYBODY SEEN THE REMOTE?!!!!" It's like, go to sleep already you jag off!
But this week's ep rocked cause the blue haired, big nosed, big moufed fragle cried big ass crocodile tears. AHAHAHA! And I finally learned the correct pronunciation of Saaphyri's name. Seriously...I always thought it was Safari. But I guess it's Sa-Fire-ree. Right?
Ah. Who Cares. She's ugly. Ugly people don't matter anyway. Right, Buckwild? Ahahahahaha!
10 of 13 | Posted by uglycutie | Posted on April 1, 2009 7:49 PM
I met Frank at the mall this weekend! He was just strolling around & it was hilarious bc I was the only person who really even knew who he was.
He is soo nice & much better looking in person =) We tried to get some info outta him but he said he can't say who won, "but fuck taylor made, as long as he didn't win, im happy" he took pics w us & yelled his infamous - i loooove money lol it was great
11 of 13 | Posted by Anonymous | Posted on April 6, 2009 8:16 PM
I would have to agree with the anonymous person. The only reason why I was watching I love money 2 was because of Entertainer. He kept the show going because he is so crazy and always has something up his sleeve. Buckwild was even crazier when he was there. I like her to. I stopped watching once he got the boot and from Taylor Maid he is so boring and you just want to jump through the TV and tell him have you looked in the mirror you are just nasty and annoying and just a pain. They lost a good person when the the Entertainer left his name does fit his personality so much
12 of 13 | Posted by kekualani2007 | Posted on April 7, 2009 2:05 PM
Snootchy Bootches: I will agree to disagree with you on the first part! I don't think most people have ANY idea what a WKRP is, let alone 99% of people within VH1's target audience (and I say this as a 21-year-old, so I ain't hatin'). Ice has always maintained that she wasn't talking to a radio station, so I felt like this was so much proof that she was right, it was all a lie. Also, re: It -- gah!
itchy: Right?! This show is twice as dangerous, for so much less of a reward -- which is the joy of VH1, I suppose.
nyc cookie: Don't you worry, I bet Frank will have his own reality show soon enough! How can he not, you know? I tend to prefer the dude-looking-for-love dating shows over the "Daisy of Love" and "I Love New York"'s, but I don't know if I'd have the stomach for that one.
uglycutie: I LOVE YOU. And yes, it's Sa-Fire-ree, although a commenter earlier this season said her real name is Wanda. The fact that she CHOSE Saaphyri kind of completes my life.
Anonymous: Dude, that is AMAZING, thank you for sharing!! Whether he's an asshole or not, I do love me a good celebrity sighting!
13 of 13 | Posted by BaileyQuarters | Posted on April 7, 2009 8:03 PM