Afterwards everyone goes out to a club to party, as they are wont to do. When they are at the club we are introduced to Eric, who is described as "KJ's cousin." Of course we all know him as Eric Nies from Real World 1 and about 30 other MTV Gauntlet Road Rules Trinidad and Tobego Fresh Meat Cage Match The Grind challenge shows. It's like they aren't even trying to pretend it's reality TV anymore. 
Still, seeing the great Eric Nies of MTV's epochal show known as The Grind (funny story, a friend of a friend years ago in NYC was one of those goofy background dancers on that show, and we went out one night, and he tried to get us into a ritzy club using his MTV's The Grind special cast pass or something because I wanted to go see their bathrooms that had the stall doors that were clear and when you closed it would release this blue gas that would block out your view. Yeah, well it didn't work so we ended up getting drunk in a dive bar in the East Village. OK, I'm rambling now.) In fact I'd have to say it was the biggest crossover since Superman fought the Hulk. Actually, I'll go a step further. It was the greatest crossover since the episode of Magnum P.I. when Murder, She Wrote's Jessica Fletcher showed up. It was that special. Unfortunately we catch Eric on a rare night where he is not walking around without a shirt so we unfortunately, or fortunately, don't get to see his weird-ass giant varicose vein that runs across his pectoral muscle. That thing is messed up.
Of course the conversation still centers around the great Lauren boat kiss controversy of 2006. KJ still maintains she was the kisser and not the kissee and warns him away from Lauren. "She's got horns coming out of the back of her head." Why the back of her head KJ never explains. Later as Lauren goes up to ask Zack if they want to meet up after he kind of noncommittally blows her off and says he wants to hang out with his friends. Then he grows a pair and asks Lauren why she lied before. Lauren says "If I was wrong, and I said something that led you to believe different, then I'm sorry." Damn she's good. Apologize yet admit no wrongdoing.
The ploy works as Zack thinks everything is hunky dory until KJ tells him know that Lauren just sent him a text message. The first one said "For crazy jokes delivered to your phone every day text 6356!", but the second one is the one that stings. "So glad you are doing the show with me. Thanks for everything this weekend." Zack is shocked. I am shocked too, but for different reasons. The date on the text message is from June 15th 2006. They got this show filmed and to air in less than a month and a half? That's impressive.
KJ still hasn't figured out how to set his phone to PM yet
The show ends with the crushed look on Zack's face as he reads the text message on KJ's phone. How will he handle the situation next weekend on Fire Island? What will Usmans hair look like without is product? Well, we'll all find out next week.
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Comments (10)
Thanks for recapping this EdHill...I forgot to set my TIVO to catch it. The deer on Fire Island have no natural predators (no large animals, no cars and no hunting allowed) so they're completely tame. They will actually follow you looking for food. It's fun and creepy at the same time.
1 of 10 | Posted by suedisco
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Posted on August 1, 2006 1:21 PM
I need to put Mary on my list of things to do.
Me likey
2 of 10 | Posted by Madeyoulaugh
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Posted on August 1, 2006 1:52 PM
"It's fun and creepy at the same time."
Just like me!
3 of 10 | Posted by EdHill
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Posted on August 1, 2006 2:10 PM
I am beyond thrilled you're recapping this! I already hate them all and can't wait to hate them even more. I almost didn't recognize Eric without his stupid jump rope.
4 of 10 | Posted by beanzie
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Posted on August 1, 2006 4:45 PM
5 of 10 | Posted by Ubiquitous
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Posted on August 2, 2006 6:09 AM
This show was very boring.
I can't stand USman, he thinks he is so good looking and he isn't. Also when he asked that relationship lady about his game on Fire Island she told him to lose the shades. I thought it was funny he didn't.
Lauren and Zach she controls him that's why he doesn't ever like the other girls. He probably texts her while on the date and tells her things and if it sounds like she likes the girl she tells him not to and he does what she says.
I am going to watch this show one more time and if it doesn't get any drama or more exciting I am not watching it again.
Also I thought it was a show about mainly 30 somethings not twenty somethings. But I figured most of the people are about 29-30 and Zach and Lauren are the youngest at 25.
6 of 10 | Posted by PattiJo
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Posted on August 2, 2006 8:42 AM
I saw the second episode (We know people who know people) and trust me, it gets better.
7 of 10 | Posted by EdHill
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Posted on August 2, 2006 9:23 AM
Yes this show was filmed from Memorial Day 06 to 4th of July 06...I guess in their haste they skimped on the good reality storyline editing I would expect from something like 8th and Ocean or Laguna. Conjuring drama from various glances!
8 of 10 | Posted by BK_KT
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Posted on August 2, 2006 12:28 PM
What about Useless? Usako?
When KJ described his ideal type of woman, all Mary saw was 'challenge' on his forehead.
Zack really needs to just screw someone in front of Lauren.
9 of 10 | Posted by kelley
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Posted on August 2, 2006 2:17 PM
I'm so glad you're writing on this show. I thought it was good and has excellent potential. I hope Zach grows up and finds a new girl and stops worrying about his ex; should be interesting.
10 of 10 | Posted by couchpotato
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Posted on August 5, 2006 5:18 PM