Happy Valentines Day, America! Hope you enjoyed the chocolate-covered turd that was the latest episode of The Real World. Just in time for this most romantic of days, the producers focused on love, sweet love -- whether it be gay or straight, naked or clothed, black or white. Yes, this was one of those "serious" episodes. The type that tackles "real" issues and social dilemmas. In other words, it was painfully boring.
That's not to say it was a total waste. There were for sure several interesting moments, and it's hard to deny Davis and his amazingly tortured home life. But aside from a few fascinating moments, this episode was basically a revolving door of non-castmembers traipsing about and lots and lots of pontification, courtesy of Stephen. I neither hate nor love Valentine's, but I tell you, if I have to put up with this junk every year, I'm swearing off the whole dumb holiday.
This week's show started off with rainbows in every which direction. That's right, gay pride was in town, and in Colorado, you know that's always a bit of a paradox. Anyway, Davis recruited the twin wenches of Colie and Jenn to accompany him to the festival and help him pick out tacky souvenirs and tchochkes. There was some talk about how Davis truly felt "out" for the first time ever, and then later on, he returned to the house and called his boyfriend, PJ, to say how excited he was to see him this weekend. Oh yeah, forgot to mention. PJ's coming this weekend. Oh, and so is Mercii, Stephen's little lady. "It should be fun for all of us," Davis predicted, assuming that Mercii wouldn't turn into a shrieking hyena upon hearing that her boy had cheated on her (I might as well kill the suspense now -- no such fireworks occurred. There was love all around. This is Valentine's, after all).
We then cut to some restaurant where Alex pondered the nature of homosexuality. "If Davis lived his whole life as a playboy, making out with chicks everyday," he mused, "and then all of a sudden, when he's like twenty-four, thirty, he just liked on guy. That's not really that gay." Uh...
Alex then added, "It's a total hypothetical, though. I'm just saying. This has nothing to do with the fact that I'm a playboy and in my mid-twenties and sitting here with my shirt entirely open. I'm just talkin' theoretical. Is it hot in here?"
You go, girl!
That night, Tyrie called his boo, Jazalle, and told her to come over. She was wary because she was just at a lingerie party and was therefore in very skimpy attire. No matter, reasoned Tyrie. If she showed up, he would walk around naked. Nu-uh. Uh-huh! Nu-uh! UH-HUH!
Next thing we knew, Tyrie was waltzing around in the buff, a cheery smiley face thankfully covering up his nether regions. Ah yes. Hilarious antics on The Real World. Now, can we get to a story?
Well, just when everything seemed a bit too "fun" for this traditionally somber holiday, we then moved to Sunday morning as Davis and Stephen put on their best pastels and headed off to church. It was mildly fascinating to watch these guys sit in the back pew, but only because introspection is such a rare sight on The Real World these days. Afterwards, the two had an interesting talk about the bible and homosexuality etc. etc. Davis found a verse that said something about women getting their hair cut off if they didn't cover their heads while praying. This resulted in the old "How can we latch onto the gay sins but treat another sin like it's nothing" discussion, which in turn culminated in Stephen saying, "My whole thing is not to pick apart one point of the bible and say that because this isn't right, the rest of it cannot be correct." That being said, he'll gladly pick apart one part of the bible and say it's not right.
To his credit, Stephen said he was trying very hard to understand his roommate, and soon the two talked about Davis and his crazy mom who wouldn't let him come home for Easter on account of all his gayness. We also learned that Davis forwarded his mom's non-invitation to his siblings, and his little brother wrote back an email that essentially said that he was a failure and he hated him and go to hell. All that good stuff. For the life of me, I could not imagine what Davis was going through, and it might have been nice to explore that a bit more. But instead, we simply went to commercial.
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Comments (21)
It's so nice being the first to comment.
Thanks for the recap, B-Side, now I don't have to watch this drivel. I'd rather spend my Valentine's masturbating and crying-- which is the plan for tonight.
-Josh
1 of 21 | Posted by kizik![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 14, 2007 6:21 PM
The only good part of this entire episode was when Alex looked like such a loser at the restaurant. Haha that really made my night. Wow.
2 of 21 | Posted by mangos![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 14, 2007 8:09 PM
third is the new first y'all.
3 of 21 | Posted by nurseratched![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 15, 2007 8:35 AM
my gaydar on stephen is going off the charts everytime i watch him.
davis seems like a nice guy, although i read he hooked up with reichen very recently, which kinda lowered my view on him.
4 of 21 | Posted by GoBruins!![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 15, 2007 9:05 AM
The Real World is so heavily edited these days it is such a joke. It's funny because I can actually remember a time when The Real World dealt with REAL LIFE ISSUES. That was a long long time ago.
These days the Real World is akin to watching an episode of "7th Heaven," or "Family Matters."
I have to say this, I just couldn't hold it in. Tyrie's girlfrend is the utter definition of a Butterface.
5 of 21 | Posted by bakismaki![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 15, 2007 9:33 AM
Didn't Jazelle tell Tyrie that she wouldn't sleep with him for the entire time they were there because she didn't want to do that on camera? Am I dreaming that that happened? It didn't seem like Tyrie was disappointed not to get the guest room because he wanted to cuddle...looks like someone gave it up pretty quickly!
6 of 21 | Posted by Jenny P![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 15, 2007 11:02 AM
Did I hear correctly that Davis and PJ have been together for only six months, all of which has been long distance? I could have sworn Davis said they were high school sweethearts or something to that effect. Or did Davis *just* graduate high school? Because that is entirely plausible, what with the degree in rocket science and what not.
7 of 21 | Posted by Trent880![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 15, 2007 11:24 AM
By the way, it is perfectly fine and normal to feel shame during Denver Gay Pride or Taste of Colorado. The only difference between the two is that at Gay Pride the Dreamcatchers are rainbow colored and the men don't eat the turkey legs.
8 of 21 | Posted by Trent880![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 15, 2007 11:29 AM
Calling this episode a chocolate covered turd is an insult to chocolate covered turds everywhere. What's with the no cats fights, yelling or late night visits from the police? I just hope they up the medication on Brooke for next week's episode.
9 of 21 | Posted by guyincognito![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 15, 2007 12:39 PM
Looks like somebody's been raiding Alex's closet again...-LOL
@ comment #1: LOLx2! That was hilarious. Also, I can relate...>.
And yes...Alex did look like a bum at the resturant...if he was holding a empty cup, he would receiving change from strangers walking by. What happened to him? But he does have a point about David though...
I CANT WAIT till I see the episode where Brooke goes berserk! Did you guys see her in the previews? For some odd reason, I'm turned on by her bitchiness...(yes, I'm crazy. You don't have to mention it.)
10 of 21 | Posted by roleepolee![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 15, 2007 1:44 PM
Let it be known, I'm officially going to start using the phrase "sexytime" all the time now. B-Side, you are BRILLIANT.
I keep wanting to pronounce Mercii's name like the French word "merci." Mercii (or Mercy) is a stupid name anyway.
I kind of enjoyed listening to Davis and Stephen philosophize about shit. And I too can't even imagine how Davis' life must be on a daily basis.
11 of 21 | Posted by antebellum![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 15, 2007 2:06 PM
Anybody else think Steven is bicurious??? I predict him and Davis do the "dirty sanchez"!!!
12 of 21 | Posted by MtvMakesMeSmokeCrack![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 15, 2007 2:23 PM
Look! Brooke wearing pants!
Just had to show the world that YES! IT HAS HAPPENED!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2OKzK0Jwms
13 of 21 | Posted by srh![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 15, 2007 5:17 PM
Antebellum -- you are too kind, BUT "sexytime" is not my own creation. It's actually from Borat (I know, I know). It just seemed so appropriate here.
14 of 21 | Posted by B-Side![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 15, 2007 6:41 PM
I wonder if Tim Hardaway could have somehow benefited from this episode.
B-Side, loved the frame of Tyrie and Alex with the caption "You go girl!"
Hilarious!
15 of 21 | Posted by cbgb![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 15, 2007 10:17 PM
This season started out to be so entertaining, but it has slowly taken a detour into Dullsville like every other RW season since about 1999.
16 of 21 | Posted by UglyAllie![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 16, 2007 9:29 AM
This season watching a car accident. I feel so bad for watching, but I can't look away.
Can't wait for Brooke's meltdown, and more drama from the Alex/Colie/Jenn three-headed slut.
17 of 21 | Posted by Ronin614![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 17, 2007 7:05 AM
Can't edit, dammit!
I meant to say "is like" watching a car accident.
18 of 21 | Posted by Ronin614![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 17, 2007 7:07 AM
Yesss I cannot wait for next week's episode, I hope it's Colie that Brooke is unleashing the nuttyness on! If not Colie please let it be Jenn!
19 of 21 | Posted by McCreamy![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 17, 2007 11:31 AM
Oops. I didn't know that was a Borat catchphrase (never seen the movie, only clips of Da Ali G Show). Anyway, you're still brilliant, B-Side.
20 of 21 | Posted by antebellum![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 17, 2007 9:19 PM
B-Side, I don't know you too well, actually not at all, but I do enjoy reading your writing... it is worth my time. I do want to tell you how sorry I am that you have to watch and recap this piece of shit show. How they can keep anyone watching is amazing to me... I don't but I am stalking you so I have to read this recap. Take heart, the season has to end sometime....
21 of 21 | Posted by GIFFORDSAZ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on February 17, 2007 11:32 PM