Taylor realizes she wants to go to the arcade so she waives the white flag and goes to the dirty dish pile. Cue the battle music. Cracking me up, CBS. Cracking me up.

Before she starts cleaning Taylor tells us she plans to "scrub the dishes like I scrub my hair" Um. okay. Whatever works, sweetie. When she's done with all the dishes (quite impresive) Greg comes along to sweep her off her feet and carry her into the arcade. The carrying thing again. I'll never understand it.

Sophia is on a mission to stop all the arcade playing. She goes to yell at Blaine to get into the kitchen, but Blaine can't right now. He's got money on this game. The man's got a point there Sophia. Dough is on the line, the sticky buns will have to wait.

It just gets worse from there. No one is doing any work except Sophia and Hunter. Hunter tells us he got his work ethic from his Dad, who has always worked hard, but now he lost his job, which has taught Hunter an even more important lesson about hard work. What lessson is that Hunter? That it doesn't always pay off? Yeah, I've learned that too.

At the town meeting it's made clear the arcade playing is out of line. They need to learn a little moderation. Well, it doesn't take a genius people. Regulate that bitch. If only there was a way to restrict access to the arcade to only certain specified hours? But alas, there are no clocks in Bonanza City.

Instead, they hire Sophia as the town sheriff to make sure no one enters the arcade until they've finished all their work. Ah, the homework before television regulation. I know it well. Sophia loves her new job. She even says, "Clint Eastwood eat your heart out." I've got to give it to her, that was a good one.

The gold star is given out and it goes to Hunter this week. He tells us how much it means to him because his family needs the money. And he reminds us again that his dad works hard, and never stops and never quits. Dex chimes in..."No No he doesn't quit, he gets fired." So not nice Dex. Although I have to say, Hunter left the door wide open for that one.

It actually is terribly sad about Hunter's dad, especially when Hunter calls his parents and we see his family. They are one of the cuter families I've seen on this show. I take back what I said about them being confederates and playing inappropriate nerf games. I'm very happy for the Hunter clan.

We finish with the best part of the show. Jared sneaking into the arcade to play that dance game. I have to include the video clip link. It's just too good not to watch over and over. And over. Here it is:

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/kid_nation/video.php?mode=episodes&episode=11&showid=171284&autostart=1

I can't tell you how many times I have watched that video. I might never stop.

We close with Taylor hugging a chicken which she's holding dangerously close to Leila's face. Leila gives a quick sniff and tells Taylor the chicken stinks. Taylor claims it doesn't, to which Leila replies, "it's either that chicken or your breath." Point Leila. What a way to go out CBS.

Seems like next time we're in for a treat. Sophia officially gets a sheriff's badge which means one thing; Bonanza's screwed.


Night night Gasmii!

PS it's Dex's birthday Friday November 30. Everybody say happy birthday to Dex!

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Comments (26)

warof7:

great recap mcsteeny and happy bierthday dex

wintersux:

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!

ThisShowRocks!:

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!

neverenuftv:

Awesome recap.

Hey, should I be scared that Dex has the same birthday as me? Or honored? hmmmm....

lexxi1129:

Great recap, McSteeny!

Happy Birthday Dex & neverenuftv - my b-day was yesterday.

Sags rule!

LOVETHISSITE:

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?

LOVETHISSITE:

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?

LOVETHISSITE:

Sorry for the double post. I didn't think my first comment went through :)

McSteeny:

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!

featherhead:

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!!

CHRISW78:

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.

ThisShowRocks!:

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.

Splotchie:

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!

Splotchie:

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 ;) ?

shan_evans:

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.

clopez818:

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.

warof7:

i also caught the old one i havent read the new but ur failed attempt was pretty funny i must say

fire@will:

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.

nwokpeach:

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.

ReeseWitherspoon:

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.

wthot:

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.

McSteeneysmom:

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!

McSteeny:

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

wthot:

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.

Derek512:

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!)

steez:

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"!

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