In order to convince the Pioneers to study, DK reminds them that they haven't done one educational thing yet. Taylor quickly responds, "why start now?" Oh Jesus. I never thought I'd see the day when Taylor and I shared a point of view. Am I going to start hating ugly people now too? God I hope so.
Cut to confessionals of different children giving their opinions on education and studying. Most memorably, Jared reminds us that "If a person's uneducated they'll be flippin' burgers at the supermarket." This is true. That, or stocking feminine hygiene products onto the shelves at Wendy's. Either way, the chances for a decent 401K are slim to none.
Jared isn't alone in his quest for the good life and education. Sophia is thrilled with the idea and even suggests that green act out the history book lessons, as a better way to remember them. Brilliant idea actually. I used to sing songs when I studied. "shake it, shake it....Nina, Pinta...shake it, shake it.....Santa Maria" got me out of more jams than I can count.
The rest of the Pioneers follow suit and soon they're all studying. They realize that the MH usually suggests things that wind up being part of the showdown, and decide studying might be in their best interests. So let me get this straight. They've realized the MH gives clues about the showdown, but they haven't realized it's not actually written by the original Pioneers? Come on.
Everyone is off studying except Taylor and Leila. I'd really love to see how these two wind up in situations like this. I assume that Taylor says, "Let's not do work today Leila" and then "Leila says, "But we'll get in trouble." and then Taylor says, "I don't caaaare, I do what I waunt, and you do what I waunt too." And then Leila agrees. But Taylor might be getting the shit end of the deal here, maybe it's all Leila and Taylor gets the blame. Naaaah.
Leila: So how long did you say I have to listen to you again?
Taylor: Forever. Now stop asking questions and start rubbing my feet.
The council unites together again to approach them. One quick threat of losing the reward and Leila gives in. You gotta love Leila for that. She talks a bad game, but when it comes down to it, she's a good girl inside.
Taylor's not shaken by the threats. She doesn't like being told what to do. Oh Taylor honey, that's not telling you what to do, that's giving you an ultimatum. They're very different things. For example, if I said, Dex, get off your ass and get me a drink, that would be me telling him what to do. Me saying, "Dex if you don't get me a drink soon, we're gonna have words, would be an ultimatum. Get it now? Oh, good.
It really cracks me up that Taylor doesn't like being told what to do, considering she once told Zach to sit down or she'll have him scrubbing toilets. Or, wait, is that an ultimatum? See, now I've gone and confused myself.
I don't understand why no one is bringing her council-time bossiness to to her attention. Especially when she says that if she is shown respect she will respect back. If that's not a parent inspired quote, I don't know what is. Cut to her mom turning to her dad on the couch and saying, "see, I told you she can hear us talking from her room."
She doesn't budge and eventually the council gives up, explains that the studying will probably help at the showdown and again reminds her that if she doesn't work she won't get the reward. Good, I hope she learns her lesson. Now on with the showdown, I miss Jonathan a little.
This week's showdown is a pop quiz about the history books. Jonathan will ask a question and three balloons will pop up, with a different answer on each. The Pioneers have to use sling shots to pop the two incorrect answers, leaving just the correct answer remaining. First team to three correct answers wins. And if the remaining ammo fills a jar they get the reward. Oh, ok, so Greg should be good at this then. Isn't it somewhat of a bully prerequesite that you be good with a sling shot?
Bullies, and Bull-starerdowners. Prerequisite for both bull types.
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Comments (26)
great recap mcsteeny and happy bierthday dex
1 of 26 | Posted by warof7 | Posted on November 29, 2007 4:55 PM
McSteeny, love the recap, and whaddaya want with K-Fed anyway? Oh, you mean you are not persuasive... Well, you convinced me to say Happy Birthday to a borderline pedophile...HB, Dex!
2 of 26 | Posted by wintersux | Posted on November 30, 2007 4:23 AM
Great recap, and great episode.
Seriously, Hunter winning that award nearly had me in tears. Sad, huh? He's deserved it for a long time though.
Oh, and Taylor's parents have created a monster. I feel so bad for her future boyfriends/husband, whatever. She's a handful.
I'm glad council went through with the punishment. There was nothing like watching her reaction to losing out on the arcade.
Happy birthday, Dexter!
3 of 26 | Posted by ThisShowRocks! | Posted on November 30, 2007 7:00 AM
Awesome recap.
Hey, should I be scared that Dex has the same birthday as me? Or honored? hmmmm....
4 of 26 | Posted by neverenuftv | Posted on November 30, 2007 7:16 AM
Great recap, McSteeny!
Happy Birthday Dex & neverenuftv - my b-day was yesterday.
Sags rule!
5 of 26 | Posted by lexxi1129 | Posted on November 30, 2007 8:28 AM
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS WEBSITE! I think I'm obsessed with you guys.
Anyone notice the super-nice kitchen behind Hunter's out-of-work Dad?
6 of 26 | Posted by LOVETHISSITE | Posted on November 30, 2007 10:33 AM
I think this is the best website ever. I laugh out loud every time I read a recap. THANK YOU!
Anyone notice the super-nice kitchen behind Hunter's out-of-work Dad?
7 of 26 | Posted by LOVETHISSITE | Posted on November 30, 2007 10:35 AM
Sorry for the double post. I didn't think my first comment went through :)
8 of 26 | Posted by LOVETHISSITE | Posted on November 30, 2007 10:37 AM
Hi Guys!
As always, thanks for the love!
Happy Birthday neverenuftv and Happy belated Birthday lexxi1129.
In case there is any confusion, the original recap (posted Thursday Night) included a wordy side side story about how I ineffectively tried to seduce Dex on Kid Nation night. The side story ended up taking up A LOT more space then I thought appropriate, and I figured the readers were more concerned with reading about kid nation than my lack of respectable game, so I changed the recap around leaving out the unecessary (albeit somewhat entertaining) details. Anyway, in case people caught the limited edition version of the recap last night, and are confused about the change, that's why.
Love ya Gasmii!
9 of 26 | Posted by McSteeny | Posted on November 30, 2007 11:12 AM
Happy Birthday Dex!! The kids always give in to Taylor, that's why she acts like she does. When they told her the first time that she wasn't going to get a reward because she wasn't working, they felt bad and gave her the letter anyway. She promised that she would start working (like we haven't heard that since the beginning of the show) and then at this challenge they said that she broke her promise and hasn't done any work even though they gave her the letter, then on top of that would not join in with the history books,so she would not get the reward and just because she did the dishes ONCE (and I am sure Hunter helped her, and they edited it out), Greg CARRIED her into the arcade. What a bunch of numbskulls, tomorrow I predict, Taylor will stop working!!
10 of 26 | Posted by featherhead | Posted on November 30, 2007 11:14 AM
Great recap McSteeny! I enjoy reading your recap almost as much as watching the show every week. Also to LOVETHISSITE I also immediately noticed the plush kitchen in the background of Mr. unemployed father's house. I thought to myself Wow mom must be really bringing home the bacon or that was one hell of a severance package! Keep up the great recaps.
11 of 26 | Posted by CHRISW78 | Posted on November 30, 2007 11:15 AM
Wow. Why are people so fixated on that kitchen!
It's possible this kitchen was remodeled BEFORE he lost his job.
...just thinking "out loud."
Carry on.
12 of 26 | Posted by ThisShowRocks! | Posted on November 30, 2007 11:23 AM
Once again, a great recap McSteeny. I thought of you when Greg scooped up Taylor to take her to the arcade.
Personally I thought that was unnecessary. All the other kids do their work [OK, Jared and Mike skipped out this time, but normally they work] and get no special treatment. Taylor finally works [for no reason other than to be able to go to the arcade] and she's treated like a queen.
Oh and the Jared ET bit was hilarious, but he didn't actually say bacteria, he said bacterium which is the plural of bacteria and much more obscure and thus seriously hilarious coming out of his little body. And Alex saying he loves playing pi games because they are fun...sure kid, whatever.
Happy B-DAY Dexter!
13 of 26 | Posted by Splotchie | Posted on November 30, 2007 11:25 AM
McSteeny, don't tease that way! You simply must provide the details of your failed seduction attempt. Although WTF is the matter with Dexter that he wouldn't man up and give it up? Are you too old just because you've actually reached the age of majority ;) ?
14 of 26 | Posted by Splotchie | Posted on November 30, 2007 11:33 AM
To CHRISW78: Hello brother dear! It is quite sad that we are both commenting on this since we watched the show roughly at the same time, in the same house, one floor apart. But I had the same though about the kitchen...even though being in the south probably a big factory lay-off.
15 of 26 | Posted by shan_evans | Posted on November 30, 2007 11:41 AM
Well, Splotchie,
I happen to have had the pleasure of reading McSteeny's pre-changed blog (I search for it every Thursday morning in anticipation) and I can assure you that you are, in fact, missing out! The failed seduction plan was well thought out and even better explained and I, for one, cannot figure out where she went wrong. Perhaps the lit "Glade Scented Oils" just didn't do it for him. In any event, if I were you, I'd beg her to re-post the unedited version and see for yourself. It made my "Top 3".
Keep it up, McSteeny.
16 of 26 | Posted by clopez818 | Posted on November 30, 2007 12:35 PM
i also caught the old one i havent read the new but ur failed attempt was pretty funny i must say
17 of 26 | Posted by warof7 | Posted on November 30, 2007 2:30 PM
Love your recaps and the show.
I suspect that your seduction failure has more to do with Dex than anything you did. Pedophiles tend to be very picky in thier "tastes", especially about age. You are probably a dollar short and about fifteen years late. (Or, I can give Dex benefit of the doubt and assume he is gay. No other explanatoin explains how he could pass up an obvious babe like you.)
Thought Greg's carrying Taylor was inappropriate, on a couple of counts; especially after the construction worker style comments he, Blaine and DK were making in the street.
18 of 26 | Posted by fire@will | Posted on November 30, 2007 2:37 PM
Well, I love to read everything here, but, I had to make a comment about others comments concerning the kitchen that everyone is talking about. My husband is a carpenter and everyone (not just carpenters) can get granite counters for very cheap. Same with stainless appliances (or any appliances for that matter). You just have to look for the deals. Maybe this kids father was in the construction business or knows someone that is. Anyone can get brand new appliances for next to nothing if there is a small dent or ding in it. We have stores here that one can go to anytime. Same with granite and cabinets. Maybe they are simply renting this house. Who knows. But, I do know that you don't have to make alot of money to live in a very nice place. I know this because we just remodeled a house we bought and didn't have to pay what most people do because we looked for deals and know people.
19 of 26 | Posted by nwokpeach | Posted on November 30, 2007 10:37 PM
Is Jared "special" or just one of those "A Beautiful Mind" types that are so smart, they're socially awkward. When he was dancing, I couldn't help thinking I was watching a dance break from a number during a Labor Day Jerry Lewis telethon.
20 of 26 | Posted by ReeseWitherspoon | Posted on November 30, 2007 11:31 PM
Dear Doc. I wanted you to know that Laurel's Mom is not the only parent that loves your recaps. I happen to be Michael's Dad (the long haired Green Team member)and have found all your musings on Kid Nation to be amazing. After each episode I rush to my computer to see what you have to say. I am very glad that the coin flip allowed you to poke some fun at the kids. Thanks a million.
21 of 26 | Posted by wthot | Posted on December 1, 2007 1:08 PM
Dear readers.....I happen to be McSteeneys mom and I want to thank you for all the support you have given my personal favorite recapper. In case your all wondering, she is as good looking as she is a writer. Happy Holidays to all!
22 of 26 | Posted by McSteeneysmom | Posted on December 2, 2007 11:37 AM
Hi Michael's Dad!
Hearing from you reminds me about an issue I meant to raise in the recap last week and forgot: Michael mentioned two episodes ago that his birthday was in a few days, but no mention of it last week. No Bonanza City party for Michael, or did we just not get to see it? I'm hoping the latter.
Thanks so much for the comment. I truly appreciate the support, and it's so thrilling to me to hear from Kid Nation parents, you have no idea!
A coin flip reference-wow you've been reading since the precap!
Many many thanks!
-McSteeny
23 of 26 | Posted by McSteeny | Posted on December 3, 2007 7:15 AM
When I read the precap I knew that your recaps would be great and have read everyone. As you have noticed the Green Team was really close and they didn't forget Michael's Birthday. I am going to try and make a scrapbook to embarass Michael with someday. All of your recaps will play a prominent role. Thanks again, it is a great gift being able to make people laugh.
24 of 26 | Posted by wthot | Posted on December 3, 2007 10:18 AM
Hey McSteeny, me again! Haha. Anyway, great recap once again. Anyway, I can't believe all of the parents took this long to post! But, hi, anyway!
Can't wait to see next episode's recap.
(also: I was late this week!)
25 of 26 | Posted by Derek512 | Posted on December 4, 2007 5:14 PM
Love ya McSteeny! I almost pee my pants every time. Too many zingers to quote just one. I must say I am very interested in your seduction abilities and defnitely don't mind your sidetrack stories (which only solidifies my opinion that you are the best Gasm Recapper, since it annoys me when others do tell of their personal life).
Also a very Happy Birthday wish to Dex - here's to hoping you'll spend the last few Wed. nights with McSteeny - feel free to update us on the "Top Ten Hottest Asses in Bonanza City"!
26 of 26 | Posted by steez | Posted on December 5, 2007 3:30 PM