Here's a good rule of thumb. Whenever The Real World goes on a camping trip, just hit the fast forward button. If there's anything we've learned over the three camping episodes, it's that Outward Bound does not make compelling television. Not in the slightest. In today's episode, we pretty much twiddled our thumbs through the boring saga of Brooke's sprained ankle, Davis and Stephen's plague-like illnesses, and Colie's attempts to lure in Adam, the forbidden Outward Bound instructor that just happens to be her soulmate (although, he may not realize it yet). How very compelling.
This week's show started with Brooke fretting about another upcoming Outward Bound camping trip, noting how the last one was "the worst five days of my life." I feel you, sister. It wasn't any better for those of us watching at home. Conveniently, as the excursion drew near, Brooke managed to "sprain" her ankle, which meant she surely couldn't go hiking, yes? She probably only had a mosquito bite, but considering that she was the biggest drama queen in the house (SHE'S IN HELL!!!!), I was surprised she didn't announce that her leg needed to be amputated on account of gangrene.
Meanwhile, self-professed kissing-slut Colie revealed that she had a kind of boyfriend at home. His name was Corey, and they had been dating right up until she moved to Denver. Even though they were exes, they still had feelings for each other, but they were nothing compared to the lusty impulses Colie reserved for Adam, the Outward Bound logistical coordinator with whom she spent the day during her mono quarantine in the Rockies. Yes, Colie still wanted to jump his bones, mostly because it would probably be a wise investment. "I think I'm attracted to Adam being ambitious and becoming a doctor," she revealed, adding, "That's right: I'm a shameless gold digger."
Unfortunately for Colie, Adam wasn't allowed to hang out with her. Heck, he couldn't even speak to her. Chris had apparently imposed a draconian rule that members of his staff were not to fraternize with slutty idiots. How cruel! Struggling in this modern day Montague and Capulet bind, Colie told Adam, "I feel horrible for putting you in this situation." She then added, "And yet, I will continue to do so."
Okay, she didn't say that last part, but Colie did complain endlessly to Alex and Davis, the latter of whom was lucky enough to simply walk away into the ghetto infested areas that had once terrorized poor Brooke. Alex, however, was not so blessed, and so he had to listen to Colie yap on and on about how she and Adam were adults and their love was true and they couldn't be kept apart -- or something like that. At one point, Tyree joined them, and he noted that professionally, it probably wouldn't be so smart for Colie and Adam to hook up (stop being so "mature," Tyree!). Eventually, Alex reached his saturation point and simply asked, "Why don't we just talk about serious stuff?" Huh? On The Real World? Oh, you funny, Alex!
Back at the house, Brooke called her dad to alert him of her sprained ankle, and he merely brushed it off, saying, "That's nothing." Yeah... but... but... it's sprained, Dad! In the immortal words of DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, parents just don't understand. Brooke then went to the doctor and returned to the house with none other than a note exempting her from work for seven days. No running, no hiking, etc. It kind of reminded me of when I was in middle school, and I was forced to play lacrosse by school policy; so I magically found some way to get sick and skip out of it. Of course, that's when I was in middle school, not when I was a 22 year old college graduate.
After the break, we found Stephen packing, saying how his grandpa told him to man up and go on the camping trip -- as if there were any other option. "You was going anyway!" Tyree replied. Exactly.
"I'm from the city, man!" Stephen then said as he rolled up the two smallest socks ever. Does he wear booties? Because that would be odd.
Later, the gang headed over to Wild Oats to buy food for the trip. Tyree was the group's food manager, which meant he was in charge of the whole operation. Fascinating.
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Comments (42)
wow, first! and i don't even watch this show...
1 of 42 | Posted by trickydick
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Posted on January 24, 2007 6:29 PM
hmm, 1.5 hours later and that first doesn't seem so impressive.
2 of 42 | Posted by trickydick
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Posted on January 24, 2007 8:11 PM
Hey Bside. . .
Did you have to pick my most stoned looking moment for the still?
*sigh*
MYL
3 of 42 | Posted by Madeyoulaugh
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Posted on January 24, 2007 8:31 PM
Too funny, because when I saw the picture I thought, "cripes, madeyoulaugh looks totally stoned."
Dear God, I hope Adam had another reason to quit Outward Bound other than Colie. Then again, that hug and face at the end of the date read WORST DECISION I EVER MADE... I'M SUCH A JACKASS!
I have to get the number of the doctor these kids use. I don't even live in Denver and I bet I can get him to give me a note. I too loved the stilletos and ankle brace combination, but more importantly... who the hell wears stilletos and hot pants to go grocery shopping? Me thinks she's a whore in training.
4 of 42 | Posted by gretcheepoo
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Posted on January 24, 2007 8:52 PM
this recap was too funny. i laughed out loud a few times.
Stephen...rolled up the two smallest socks ever. Does he wear booties? BTW, no more pea head jokes?
I'm in hell!!! has become the one line to describe brooke, i love it
and the pic caption of colie and jenn "There's no one nearby to hook up with. I'm confused."
i just love the recaps. reason enough for me to watch the actual episode.
5 of 42 | Posted by MTVwhoreInTX
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Posted on January 24, 2007 10:14 PM
The first RW cast to have all caught Mono. What does that say about them? Parents must be so proud. What did they do, just sit around every nite making out with each other?? Oh, yeah that's right, they did. They are so cool
After Brooke, Stephen and Davis were told they can go home, Brooke was standing there looking like she felt bad and kept apologizing. It was so funny cuz when she was 'trying' to look sincere, Jen was just laughed at her. She knew that Brooke was full of it. How the hell are you gonna wear heals when you're damn ankle is sprained? I bet she did her doctor a favor to get him to write her a note *wink wink* I agree, whore in training.
P.S. i hope that show Maui Fever gets cancelled. That's the most boring show ever. it reminds me of twentyfourseven, and it looked like they disapeared. yay.
6 of 42 | Posted by jozeyg
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Posted on January 24, 2007 10:43 PM
I really hate Colie and her bird's nest hair. Somthing is seriously wrong with her. I hate girls like that who gets all attached and expresses their love towards a guy they won't give two shits about the next week. She is so freakin needy and pathetic. I must admit, Brooke was a little too cooky this episode, but I'm still convinced that she's the normal one...hell, she can wear rollerblades to the market with the ankle bracelet on for all I care. As long as she doesn't act like Colie or Jen, I will always defend her whiny ways..... And yeah, Maui Fever is one of the stupidest shows ever to be aired on MTV. The characters are so bland, and has no charisma what so ever. It was the biggest waste of 30 minutes.
7 of 42 | Posted by roleepolee
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Posted on January 25, 2007 12:22 AM
Listening to Colie speak is so painful. When she was out on her "date" with Adam I had to put it on pause for a few minutes. It's also become very hard for me to look at her face. She is an unfortunate looking person.
8 of 42 | Posted by g-child
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Posted on January 25, 2007 4:19 AM
Great recap B-side! For such a boring episode - this recap kept me laughing! (And now my co-workers think I'm a complete freak for laughing for no reason...ah, if they only knew...)
I didn't get Colie's "dress" (night gown!!!) either...what was that Adam kid thinking! Best of luck there dude!
For a moment, I felt a little bad for Davis having to ride back with Brooke and Stephan. (And I too was wondering why Davis was driving all the way there and a little surprised Brooke wasn't back in the trunk hiding from his germs!)I was hoping Davis would just turn around and puke on Brooke. Now that would be entertaining. I'm betting she's next to get it...now that would be great television...lol
Here's to hoping next week episode is better...riiight...
9 of 42 | Posted by swissms99
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Posted on January 25, 2007 6:53 AM
"I'M IN HELL" is totally the new "Kiss my ass!!".
Recap highlight:
"Stephen Nichols For Congress: I'm not the most rational person."
Even cutting and pasting that line makes me laugh out loud.
10 of 42 | Posted by Emilita33
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Posted on January 25, 2007 7:22 AM
Im wondering if the perm is actually natural curly hair? Cuz she straightens it a lot for someone who would pay to have it curly. It does look like a perm though so who knows!
11 of 42 | Posted by McCreamy
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Posted on January 25, 2007 9:57 AM
I'm still laughing out loud B-side! I couldn't wait to see what you would write about Davis driving while being so sick. He drove home too, I don't get it??
Brooke is so pathetic. I sprained my ankle once and it really hurt. I had to be on crutches for a few days until I could put some weight on it. I could definately not wear stilletos to the grocery store with an ankle brace. Obviously she whined so much to the doctor he gave her the note just to get rid of her.
I really don't like Colie. The dress she had on was stupid. Her voice is super irritating. I can't believe Adam quit his job for her.
BTW Maui Fever is worse than Twentyfourseven. I can't believe everyone thinks that horse looking girl is hot. Yuck!
12 of 42 | Posted by dsher
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Posted on January 25, 2007 10:03 AM
Good God, Brooke is not normal. She is a stupid embarassment to all womankind. Seriously, like b-side said, I too, faked illness to get out of gym when i was ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Davis obviously was sick, so I don't understand why Colie and Jenn were talking shit about him, but I do understand them talking about Stephen and Brooke because Brooke's ankle was OBVIOUSLY not sprained and Stephen didn't appear to have mono to me...
Was Colie really the reason Adam quit Outward Bound? If so, then he deserves to suffer the torture that is to know he. As far as I can tell, she's needy, boring, and extremely self-involved. If he seriously wanted to hang out with her again, after spending an ENTIRE day with her, he's an idiot. And idiots deserve each other.
I've said it before, I'll say it again. Tyrie is the only tolerable one in the house...
13 of 42 | Posted by Rock Star
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Posted on January 25, 2007 10:25 AM
Great recap! - Awful episode :-(
Is it just me, or did the Colorado cast get the worst possible "job" in the history of the Real World??? - I know if I was a castmember i'd be pissed. Who wants to go camping and crap in the woods all the time??? - I would be miserable.
Not to mention, it's just boring for the viewers to watch........ I think this season's cast is so crazy, that it makes them truly entertaining. But every episode where they're camping & not drinking sucks!
14 of 42 | Posted by Diana811
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Posted on January 25, 2007 11:29 AM
Brooke was DEFINITELY faking her freakin ankle. Give me a break! I can't believe she has the nerve to even wear heels while her ankle is "killing" her. If I was one of the cast I would've said something to her! Call her out in front of Chris! And They DO have the most HORIFFIC job ever. I would rather die as well, but wouldn't fake an injury. Anyone else miss The Key West Cast?? I know I do :(
I miss Jose! Hott stuff right there!
OH..Emilita33..I agree with you:
"Im in Hell" is the next "Kiss my ass"...lol
15 of 42 | Posted by jackie0903
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Posted on January 25, 2007 12:03 PM
If you ask me the real world jobs always suck, and they are always the least interesting part of the show. But they definitely dropped the ball on this one. This camping thing sucks. But that doesn't justify stephen, brooke, and davis' behavior, especially stephen and brooke.
And did anyone think at the beginning that this season would focus so much on Brooke? I think I'm a little Brooked out at this point.
16 of 42 | Posted by bakismaki
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Posted on January 25, 2007 12:23 PM
The only RW jobs the cast really seemed to take seriously were the radio station in Seattle and the Local Motion performance cafe in Hawaii. The TV station job in New Orleans, too, maybe - the fact that they really didn't show it much made me think they were doing their job and therefore there was no drama to show. I never did see Boston, so maybe they worked, but it seems like those are the only three seasons in which the cast job actually WORKED.
I wish they'd go back to the old-school format - put together a cast of people actually trying to make legitimate careers for themselves. THAT'S the "real world."
17 of 42 | Posted by mandymax
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Posted on January 25, 2007 1:03 PM
I didn't think the episode was the worst episode ever, some of the key west episodes were worse. Brooke is definitely NOT normal, she is a stuck up, prissy, immature little girl. It's funny because the first episodes you would think she is the most normal one, but she clearly is the crazy one in this series. I don't think this job sucks, I think it's pretty awesome, but I guess it's cause I like the idea of camping. The job also seems like a good idea because you know most of the RWers are all city kids and so to stick them in the middle of the wilderness for a couple of days seems like it would cause drama.
I think Davis drives because he is the only one who knows how to drive stick, and there is 1 car that is stick while the other is automatic.
18 of 42 | Posted by silentfire
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Posted on January 25, 2007 1:08 PM
When these folks are cast for the show, I would have to imagine that they sign a contract of some sort agreeing to comply with certain terms such as their assigned job functions (e.g. - Outward Bound duties). Granted, the job may not have been what Brooke or anyone expected it to be, but if you sign up for The Real World, you have to take the good with the “bad.” It just doesn’t seem right that Brooke can pick and choose what she does and doesn’t want to do.
Choosing Brooke was a waste of a cast-member selection by MTV. There were plenty of deserving people who auditioned to be on the show that would have been willing to participate in all facets of The Real World.
Brooke isn’t the first cast-member that MTV selected who ended up being a waste of their air-time. Looking back to past seasons, there were others who were cast and then acted like they didn’t want to be there:
• Genesis from Boston who complained that she liked to keep to herself and not associate with her roommates.
• Tonya from Chicago who was always on the phone with her boyfriend and wishing she was home.
• Justin from Hawaii who wanted to leave the moment he arrived.
• Frankie in San Diego who was miserable until she finally jumped ship and went home.
Going back even further and though I really liked her, Irene in Los Angeles got married mid-season and then left the house. Did she not disclose to the producers that she was getting married and moving out to start her new life with her soon-to-be husband?
But I digress…back to Brooke…she signed up for this and she should embrace the opportunity. It’s one small portion of her entire life. When it’s over she can go home and never return to the woods again.
19 of 42 | Posted by CMC
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Posted on January 25, 2007 1:18 PM
What's up, I'm new here. My name is Josh and I'm an alcoholic.
You guys are right, that the kids are more interesting drunk. I'd be super pissed if I had to camp without beer.
20 of 42 | Posted by kizik
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Posted on January 25, 2007 1:24 PM
Brooke is not normal. Worst experience of her life? What a sheltered life she must have lived so far.
Collie's comment about her vagina was crazy. She is a clingy nutjob for sure.
Couldn't you just see it in Davis' face on the drive home, "I'm really sick and I want to f'ing kill you two fakers."
21 of 42 | Posted by cincy_josh
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Posted on January 25, 2007 1:32 PM
I can positively say that the only person I like is Tyrie. Everyone has else issues. Brook what a whiny, overbearing baby. I am so sick of her.
22 of 42 | Posted by lookwhaticando
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Posted on January 25, 2007 2:36 PM
Yeah, cincy_josh, I noticed that about Davis too. He actually wasn't driving on the way home, but he was just sitting in the passenger seat looking really pissed off and annoyed at Stephen and Brooke. It was awesome.
Brooke is still a nutcase, but she's not as aggravating as Colie most of the time. Apart from her voice, facial expressions, and hair, her needy clinginess is absolutely terrible. How Adam could stand her for more than one day is beyond me. Though he did look like he really hated his life while they were on their date. Hope she never hears from him again.
Stephen just sucks.
The only people of this season I like are Davis and Tyrie. Alex is sometimes tolerable, when he's not being a douche.
23 of 42 | Posted by antebellum
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Posted on January 25, 2007 3:03 PM
I just wanted to add something about their outward bound job. I must admit that it is incredibly boring to watch, but most people who do outward bound find it to be an amazing experience. It also costs a pretty penny to do one of those exursions, I would be psyched if I got an opportunity to do that.
24 of 42 | Posted by g-child
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Posted on January 25, 2007 6:02 PM
GRADE A GOSSIP! I think...
So I live in Nashville and a good friend (really!) is an entertainment reporter for a local news station. She happened upon a drunk ass Brooke one evening who had decided that she'd really stick it to her shrink parents and become a lesbian. She also chose my reporter friend as her first girlfriend. Reporter friend is happily straight. So there you have it. Brooke's a lesbian. I think somehow that means she can now date Davis.
25 of 42 | Posted by Ms. Fred
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Posted on January 25, 2007 6:44 PM
wow. Brooke is a moron. She is deciding she is a lesbian. Because you can choose! riiiiiiight.
I totally believe you btw that she said all that. I live in Nashville too and from the people who know her personally, they all say she is a total psycho. Basically, just an idiot who will do anything for attention.
26 of 42 | Posted by Marshall
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Posted on January 25, 2007 9:01 PM
I was really hoping Davis would have some projection with his vomit, and throw up all over Brooke's ankle or something. I think Brooke really likes to test everyone. Has she not learned anything from elementary school? At least when I used to pretend to be sick to get out of a test, I would lay down and cough my lungs out, claiming I was too weak to do anything. Wearing stilettos to the supermarket with an ankle brace is an oxymoron, or something like that.
Tyrie is very extreme. I didn't like the way he handled the Davis fight, but now he's more like the voice of reason. I think he figures it's better to stay out of it then get into it with a bunch of dumbasses.
Stephen is the biggest backpedaler ever. Actually he would make a great politician - seems to have mastered the art of making excuses for his shortcomings very well.
27 of 42 | Posted by IJustWatch
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Posted on January 25, 2007 9:33 PM
Wow, I can't believe so many people hate Brooke. She is the most interesting and entertaining person in the cast. Of course her "injury" was fake, and of course she doesn't care about any group activities on the show (she even admited that the only reason she wanted to be on was to get publicity to become an actress or model). But I'm gonna continue to be devil's advocate, and say Brooke is the normal one in the house, and this episode also proved that she is the smartest.
When you're hot like Brooke, you can be a whiner, a psycho (I can also believe what Marshall said, btw), a bratty spoiled b*****, a liar, nasty, cold, backstabber, WHATEVER, and still get away with anything, and live a comfortable life. I think that's what the show is trying to prove... I think this season also tries to prove that you should never fall for girls who who look and sound like Colie. God I hate her....
28 of 42 | Posted by roleepolee
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Posted on January 25, 2007 10:54 PM
I agree that Brooke sucks, but roleepolee's right about Colie.
Sorry for that horrible rhyme.
Anyway, something about Colie makes me think she's mentally challenged in a small way. Have you guys ever noticed her crooked, stupid f***ing smile? She looks like some kind of, I don't know, retard.
Josh
29 of 42 | Posted by kizik
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Posted on January 26, 2007 3:27 PM
brooke would rather "DIE" than go camping again. i don't blame the girl! :) nobody cares that brooke wiped her vagina in the pich black night in the middle of the wilderness except for chris because he is scared of girls. (except for raliegh :) poor ty had raliegh torment him at "wild oats" with her food algergies. nobody cares about raliegh's nuts, seeds poo-poo digging hole and ass wiping rock except for raliegh. :) those outward bound people are so unrelatable and unlikeable it is no wonder that nearly half of the "team" faked an illness. chris is not what i call a "people person." when he realized that three roomates were unable to participate with the group, he should have postponed the entire trip a day or two until everyone was better. instead he split them up, three went home, three camped out and were bitter, thus driving a wedge between already fragile relationships of roomates who have to also work together. it was not fair that those three got off the hook but that was CHRIS's fault, not brooke's, stephen's or davis's!
30 of 42 | Posted by nursecoco
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Posted on January 26, 2007 7:07 PM
brooke is horrible. why someone feels the need to wear short shorts and heels (is it any wonder why she was "cat called" in the "ghetto") is beyond me. i woulda drop kicked her when i saw her in her heels and ankle brace. and i still can't believe in 2007 there are still people who cough and dont cover their mouths (davis!). and just on a completely different note, how come people who like laguna beach and the hills dont like maui fever? it's the same shit! they're all about rich white kids. please point out the differences to me so i can understand.
31 of 42 | Posted by Niecy
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Posted on January 26, 2007 7:21 PM
When you're hot like Brooke,
I'm sorry, did you say hot like Brooke? Granted, we've seen plenty of her ass and legs and they seem fine. But she's a butter face if I ever saw one. (Why in the hell is she always so puffy??) And only a masochist would get involved with a nut job like her.
32 of 42 | Posted by Miss Information
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Posted on January 27, 2007 12:57 PM
Haha, touche on the last sentence...Am I the only guy who thinks Brooke is hot?
33 of 42 | Posted by roleepolee
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Posted on January 27, 2007 2:07 PM
Roleepolee,
Brooke would be hot if she wasn't such a BITCH. I know a lot of people who are attractive, except their personalities suck, thereby making them less attractive. This is the case with Brooke, who has a hot little body but turns people off with her childishness and immaturity.
Is it just me, or do cast members get less hot as the season goes on? If so, doesn't this speak to personality affecting looks?
34 of 42 | Posted by kizik
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Posted on January 27, 2007 5:09 PM
kizik, I agree that Colie looks differently abled.
I'm getting a little bit too emotionally invested in tvgasm, but everytime I see the words "Brooke is the most normal one in the house", I want to punch my monitor. I also really really really hate people who let "attractive" people get away with their bullshit just because they're attractive. I'm attractive (obviously ;) but I still take accountability for my actions. My sometimes stupid, stupid actions. Brooke is NOT normal, and I mean not even by Real World standards. Bunim Murray people who are normal: Brad, Janelle, Jamie and Kelly from New Orleans, Mallory, among other people. Brooke is seriously just a spoiled attention whore with no sense of responsibility, no regard for anyone else, and by the way does anyone HATE HATE HATE the short shorts with high heels look?
Anyway, who watched the Duel Reunion show? Why was Tina so tan? What the hell was Diem trying to say to Beth about Nehemiah? When they showed the "hook-ups", did anyone else notice that there weren't any actual hook-ups?
35 of 42 | Posted by Rock Star
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Posted on January 27, 2007 5:27 PM
The above two comments are true, I somewhat agree. But I like Brooke. Call me a Masochist, or whatever, but let me ask you this: If YOU had to choose between Colie, Jen, and Brooke, to spend a night with, who would it be? If you say Colie, you are more of a Masochist than I am, cause apparently she enjoys torturing others with her "I'm an idiot" look, and a voice you normally hear from a transvestite. Jen? Do I need to even talk about her? Shes a complete slut who loves to think she can toy with guys, in reality the guys are just playing her. I don't know, maybe I'm just into Brooke because the other 2 girls are such a turn off.
36 of 42 | Posted by roleepolee
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Posted on January 27, 2007 5:44 PM
i just love how brooke's dad dismissed her "sprained ankle" and told her she'd be fine!! too funny... and seriously, is she allergic to PANTS, too?? she's always wearing booty shorts! lol
37 of 42 | Posted by sunshine858619
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Posted on January 27, 2007 6:44 PM
Rock Star - couldn't agree with you more on Brooke.
Why is that people let attractive people get away with being immature and stupid. The girl is not normal by no means, but I guess if you're just lookin' to hook up with an attractive person then sanity is just a minor detail.
38 of 42 | Posted by cbgb
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Posted on January 28, 2007 5:31 PM
Brookie is such a faker.
I love Colie's Mary Poppins Bag. Anyone know where I can get one? No, seriously...
39 of 42 | Posted by v_christine
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Posted on January 29, 2007 10:49 PM
I just watched the rerun last night, and I noticed the part where Brooke just came back from the doctor's and she was reading her doctor's note to everyone and Jen was standing next to her. All of sudden Jen just downed a glass of wine. And that was during the day. She is sooo an alcoholic. But I think we all knew that.
40 of 42 | Posted by jozeyg
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Posted on January 30, 2007 1:28 PM
i'm confused, why were colie and jenn talking about Davis faking sick? I mean non sick ppl do not throw up. and I never heard Davis complain about going camping.
41 of 42 | Posted by strayangel
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Posted on February 1, 2007 6:48 PM
i thank that you are just a stupid faget that wonts to be sexy
42 of 42 | Posted by Junie Beatrice Jones | Posted on April 14, 2007 4:21 PM