Evan manages to spell CURRICULUM and Mark neglects the "E" in SVELTE so young lad takes the day. At this point I would look forward to strategic negotiations from our winners but we cut back to Dr. Phil, and Tori and Brad worrying about their relationship. He asks her to comb his hair so he can at least look cool going into the duel. Because that's going to do it.

Rachel and Evan are trying to figure out who they want to send into the duel. Rachel doesn't want to shake it up but it's her chance to make a big power move. Apparently, a big power move involves screwing over her good friend, Aneesa, and convincing her to take on Tori and letting Rachel take on Diem should there be another duel after this one. She thinks that Tori is her biggest competition because they're both athletic. If Aneesa, Rachel and Brit are going to be in the final, they're going to have to take Tori out now.

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You may want to focus your efforts elsewhere.

They go through the selection process and MJ and Aneesa end up last. MJ gives a ten minute dissertation on why he selected Brad. It was important and well thought out. Trust me. Aneesa picks Tori because she hasn't been in a duel and no one deserves a free ride. On her way to Aneesa, Tori mutters something about Rachel sending Aneesa to do her dirty work and It. Is. On.

MJ picks Duel Pole Dancing and Aneesa picks The Elevator. Unable to control herself, Tori jumps up and down as if she's already won the thing which pisses off Aneesa. Come on Tori, don't poke the beast.

Landon and Brit are ruminating about how nice it would be to know that they were done and already in the finals. Landon thinks he deserves to be in the finals and it would be a huge let down if he didn't win the whole thing. This is the primary reason I can't stand Brit and I know I'm supposed to hate him too but he's just so darn pretty.

Aneesa, Rachel and Brit are planning their challenge domination. Rachel is so glad that she and Aneesa have stuck together through this whole competition as they originally planned. Oh, except for the part where you ditched her for a relationship with a fake lesbian. Apologies and "I love you"s were exchanged. Blah. I'd rather watch Brad and Tori.

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Tori and Diem are sitting on the kitchen counter (feel free to put your butt where people put their dinner) and are giddy about The Elevator. Aneesa walks by and Tori explains she was excited, not because she thought she was going to win, but because she didn't want a physical challenge where Aneesa could get ugly (too late) and pummel her. Aneesa explains what it's like to be sportsmanlike and competitive and wishes they could do it like the guys do (not touching that one) - where they're friendly, they battle and then peace out. Tori asks Aneesa if she wants a hug and I commend Aneesa for not pounding her into the ground.

I would give anything to see Aneesa and Tori in Push Over or Hook 'Em but I'm going to have to settle for a bunch of contact-free chain pulling. The challenge starts and it looks like they're both putting up a good fight. Based on the editing I know that's what I'm supposed to believe but I can't imagine (or live in) a world where Tori beats out Aneesa.

Stay tuned for the very exciting finale next week (which was actually three days ago) and I'm going to figure out how to post these things in a timely fashion so you might actually get the last recap before The Challenge XXVI begins.

Be gentle. I'm new here.
TinyElvis.

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Comments (10)

kelsey:

I'm only done with the first page but I have to tell you that you're friggin' hilarious.

So there it is. I'll be back later with more sentiments like that one.

kelsey:

Okay! So, Tori is a loon and her talks with Brad only annoyed me, so I'm glad she went home (spoiler! from a week ago).

And that spelling bee...wow, that was impressive. I know they tried to pass it off like they were so nervous (because they haven't been up hundreds of feet in the air only to fall into the water for the past five challenges or anything), but I think we all know that they're just kind of stupid.

And I love Brittini, but that might just be because I'm comparing her with the other girls (basically Diem and Tori, who are awful), so she looks good. And of course because she is Landon's partner and I LOVE him.

But yes, hilarious recap, I can't wait to read the one for the finale.

tv freak:

You are hilarious! Please cover the next challenge.

"and I'm going to figure out how to post these things in a timely fashion so you might actually get the last recap before The Challenge XXVI begins."

Any word on when that challenge is?

angelbayyb:

wow youre awesome tiny elvis ! i loved your recap =)
please stick around !

also, i fast forwarded past any scene containing tori and brad and the episode was better that way lol

spacevenus:

TinyElvis, you're hilarious. And any recapper who hates Brit,is OK with me. Can't stand her.
Also, English isn't my first language, but come on, did these kids read a book, like ever?

stillborn:

These over-the-hill, drunken, horny assholes are still on?

How pathetic. Their 15 minutes was used up 8 years ago.

Just graduate to porn already.

vegasdarling:

Hey now, seventh grade is middle school - Rachel spelled an elementary school word AND a middle school word correctly. Surely that deserves a plaque of some sort?

chelle:

Enjoyed the recaps before, but very well done, definitely enjoyed :)

tv freak:

spacevenus-I can't figure out the Brit hate. I didn't watch her season, but the only reasons i can come up with are that she is boring and a rookie that is treated like a veteran. Can you or Elvis elaborate on what I'm missing?

jozeyg:

I can't stand Tori or Diem! =/

k...that's all i needed to say.

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