Alright dolls, confession time - I found this Real World recap really difficult to write. There was a lot of anti-gay hate flying around, courtesy of Trasha and Cow. Considering about twenty-five percent of my entourage is gay guys, I was troubled. I called Flipit to try and weasel out of it. They're ignorant, I whined, and I don't see anything funny about it. It's just sad. What else can I say about it? "Skewer 'em", he replied. And that dolls, is why Flippy's my boy.
The producers waste no time in shoving today's conflicted plotline down our throats, with the news that it's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras! Isaac's interested. He's got props, you see, and Gay Mardi Gras 2007 is the perfect opportunity to wear his props and fit in at the same time. I have no idea what kind of "props" we're talking about here, but cause I've already seen the jumpsuit I'm a little nervous to find out.
Dumby is surprisingly excited about this "twisted" Mardi Gras - the only Mardi Gras he knows is about beads and boobs. Cow doesn't know if he wants to go. KA asks why not, and Isaac says because he's scared of gay people. Cow denies it, but warns the group that if he does decide to grace them with his presence, they need to walk with him at all times so people will know he's not gay. Not that gay people scare him or anything.
Then we see Trasha at her computer, reading an email from her Dad that made her cry. The gist of it was, you're a Christian, which makes you better than anyone else in the house, so make sure and do lots and lots of preaching to this effect - you're roommates are very lucky that they have you to show them the way and lead them from sin.
All this makes me think is that her Dad is in a deluded haze of self-righteousness cleverly disguised as faith, but it makes Trasha think her Dad is amazing. Well, different strokes, I guess. KA points out that perhaps such a good Christian wouldn't be going out getting drunk every night. I yell at the TV that she wouldn't be having evil, sinful sex either, but Trasha seems like the kind of believer who's really selective about which of God's rules apply to her.
Way to ignore the no two tone skunk skank hair commandment.
And she gets right to that topical preaching, telling us that she has gay friends, and they don't feel that there's anything wrong with it, but in God's eyes, a sin is a sin. Don't worry though, Trasha's Daddy also taught her to hate the sin, but not the sinner. Not really sure how that one works exactly, but I'm guessing it ends with all gay people going to hell.
Well, with that bit of uppity out of the way, she goes for a game of pool with Cow. She calls him a dumbass, and he threatens to shove a pool stick up her ass. I'm sure God would just love that kind of talk. Cow tells us that he and Trash have been getting along really well lately, which means they should be hating each other in, oh, approximately 27 minutes from now.
I don't know how long the roomies have been in Sydney, but they finally get around to going out and being tourists. Dumby says something mean to Parisa in the car, but I think his insults are losing steam. They hit all the hot spots, like the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. As Trash, Cow and KA are walking along, Trash asks where Parisa and Shauvon are. Either nobody hears her, or nobody's listening, cause she asks the question again, only this time she includes a nasty comment about how she'd love to ask a question and not have to repeat herself.
Then Trasha declares that she's not going to talk anymore, because she feels like she gets ripped for everything she says. Well, stop saying mean, judgmental things and maybe that won't happen anymore. Trasha is having a really hard time adjusting to the fact that Sydney ain't Fresno, and her brand of bitchy intimidation doesn't travel well.
Cow walks away, cause he's had quite enough of Trasha. He complains to Isaac about her, and mentions that every time she opens her mouth, he wants to stick a pacifier in it. For all my bitching, this recap is practically writing itself.
Ah, well. No pacifier around. Thank God for the pool stick.
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Comments (24)
Dumby and Isaac totally redeemed themselves in this incredibly disturbing episode.
Even taking this episode into consideration, I'm quite enjoying this season so far.
1 of 24 | Posted by susanarosa | Posted on September 22, 2007 10:29 AM
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Was that the entire recap?
2 of 24 | Posted by shia0bundan | Posted on September 22, 2007 11:44 AM
Nvmmm disregard my past comment.
I didn't realize the page numbers are on top now.
3 of 24 | Posted by shia0bundan | Posted on September 22, 2007 11:45 AM
No. They must have remodeled the website.
4 of 24 | Posted by nerrawllehctim | Posted on September 22, 2007 1:03 PM
Chickbomb!!!!! Great recap, but yeah dumby is almost likable in this episode dancing with the, what were they syncronized swim team from san francisco? Trasha give me a break, she is miss big time christian, well then love your fellow man instead of constantly being a judgemental beyotch!!
5 of 24 | Posted by lloyd dobbler | Posted on September 22, 2007 3:02 PM
hmmm talk about bigotry. calm down against the Christians ChickBomb- I dont think they meant it like that, Trasha just seems obviously confused and upset over the issue, and Cow just believes in what he believes in. not everyone has to share your views.
6 of 24 | Posted by reeny7x | Posted on September 22, 2007 6:24 PM
It makes no sense to put the page numbers only at the top. When we're done reading a page, we have to keep scrolling back up? Boooo!
7 of 24 | Posted by blahblah | Posted on September 22, 2007 6:25 PM
hmmm talk about bigotry. calm down against the Christians ChickBomb- I dont think they meant it like that, Trasha just seems obviously confused and upset over the issue, and Cow just believes in what he believes in. not everyone has to share your views.
8 of 24 | Posted by reeny7x | Posted on September 22, 2007 6:25 PM
great job recap chickbomb you said everything i was thinking
i really wanted to jump through my tv and strangle trisha. what a fucking hypocrite.. but isaac and dumby really made up for it
9 of 24 | Posted by takingbacksunday | Posted on September 22, 2007 9:30 PM
I didn't like Parisa at first, but it seems like she's mellowed out and is enjoying herself more. I like KA because she does seem like a genuinely nice person who just wants everyone to get along. Bummer for her she chickened out on Gay Mardi Gras.
I couldn't stand Trasha or Cow this episode at all. I thought the basis of Christianity is love, acceptance, and treating others like you would want to be treated. So I guess Trasha wants to be judged and condemned for who she loves and how she chooses to live her life.
I'm glad you were able to write this though (as lame and gross as their behavior was), because your recap was funny but still made really good points!
10 of 24 | Posted by SnackyCakes420 | Posted on September 23, 2007 3:16 PM
I feel like I have to defend my Australian brothers dress sense.
I, as a born and bred Aussie, was shocked and dismayed at the outfit KA's date chose to represent us to the international community.
I promise you that the matter has been dealt with and won't occur again on these shores.
11 of 24 | Posted by miss tint | Posted on September 23, 2007 7:47 PM
I feel like I have to defend my Australian brothers dress sense.
I, as a born and bred Aussie, was shocked and dismayed at the outfit KA's date chose to represent us to the international community.
I promise you that the matter has been dealt with and won't occur again on these shores.
12 of 24 | Posted by miss tint | Posted on September 23, 2007 8:03 PM
while i dont agree with the WAY Trisha expressed her opinions,I dont think its right to bash people just because they dont agree with the gay lifestyle.
The same way gays want people to respect their opinion of what they think its right, they have to respect that others may not believe their lifestyle to be right. everyone doesnt have to AGREE w/ the gay lifestyle, but they can respect someones RIGHT to have that lifestyle.
If Trasha said that she wouldnt feel comfortable at the parade..she can stay home if she wants to. She could have been less offensive in the way that she expressed herself, but she had the right to stay home & not be harassed about it. And it turn the roomates didnt have to be harassed for ATTENDING the parade..
...although i dont recall where she ever harassed anyone for going. she just said SHE couldnt go.
bottom line..everyone respect everyones opinions.
13 of 24 | Posted by LaBeLLaViTa | Posted on September 23, 2007 8:15 PM
but if there's one thing the holy rollers know how to do, it's mold an argument to only apply to them.
Well said. Good recap.
14 of 24 | Posted by ajerseyromance | Posted on September 24, 2007 7:26 AM
but if there's one thing the holy rollers know how to do, it's mold an argument to only apply to them.
Well said. Good recap.
15 of 24 | Posted by ajerseyromance | Posted on September 24, 2007 7:27 AM
I'd like to know what the "Gay Lifestyle" is. Most of the gay people I know of pretty much do the same sorts of things that I do, it's just that they do the intimate things with members of the same sex.
Great recap...and please continue to bash these idiots.
16 of 24 | Posted by Frenchy | Posted on September 24, 2007 5:16 PM
How do you not understand 'hate the sin, not the sinner?' if someone believes that homosexuality is wrong, it doesn't mean that he/she is afraid of gay people or hates gay people. you may not agree with the lifestyle, but you can still be friends with the person and appreciate them. it does NOT mean that you have to support them in that specific manner, and it's kind of ridiculous to call people ignorant if they feel that way.
17 of 24 | Posted by bonash | Posted on September 24, 2007 8:11 PM
good recap!! i think i've always liked isaac and he is pretty much the voice of reason.
I don't think KA missed the gay mardi gras b/c she was uncomfortable w/ it, i think she skipped out b/c she wanted to stay w/ Cow and is already jealous of Trasha and Cow's flirty friendship. She was only policing the two. I doubt she is THAT nice, she proved she has a fake side to her.
I didn't like Parisa or Dumby so much initially, but they are kind of redeeming themselves, scary!!!
18 of 24 | Posted by sunshine858619 | Posted on September 25, 2007 12:28 PM
Yeah Trasha is an obnoxious sloot, but she had every right not to go to Mardi Gras, same with Kid Deliverance. If you are going to preach the Christianity acceptance speech, that you better start preaching the other side od acceptance.
Hell, my girlfriend hates the fact that I like "Heroes" doesn't mean I force her to watch it to accept who I am. It would be nice if both sides weren't so punchy and just threw the "different strokes. . . " line out there.
19 of 24 | Posted by mattypopo | Posted on September 25, 2007 12:28 PM
good recap!! i think i've always liked isaac and he is pretty much the voice of reason.
I don't think KA missed the gay mardi gras b/c she was uncomfortable w/ it, i think she skipped out b/c she wanted to stay w/ Cow and is already jealous of Trasha and Cow's flirty friendship. She was only policing the two. I doubt she is THAT nice, she proved she has a fake side to her.
I didn't like Parisa or Dumby so much initially, but they are kind of redeeming themselves, scary!!!
20 of 24 | Posted by sunshine858619 | Posted on September 25, 2007 12:31 PM
I wish Trasha would just get a grip. Take a lesson from Cow. He has his opinions about being gay but he was quiet about it and didn't turn it into a Help me God snotfest. You can be a Christian and not be a tard. That girl is a TARD. She acts like being gay is a disease and it's contagious! Wait a minute, I have been getting this incredible urge to listen to Liza Minelli after reading flipit's recaps.....But I digress, Great recap, chickbomb. Keep em coming!
21 of 24 | Posted by CheriesTake | Posted on September 25, 2007 9:09 PM
I have to agree with all the trashing of Trasha. Nothing is more annoying than a self-righteous, Christian-when-it's-convenient slut. The arrogance of anyone to think that the gay community needs their approval is just appalling. People need to mind their own business. She didn't have to go, but she didn't have to act as though she was choosing between good and evil. Gay people are not evil. They're just people. No more evil than us heterosexuals. People like Trasha are just annoying. I'm sure if we took a look in her closet, there are all kinds of freaky skeletons hanging out. And would someone tell that dumb whore how horrible her trailer park dye job is? She should go to hell for that alone!
22 of 24 | Posted by the_baddest_bitch | Posted on September 26, 2007 4:08 PM
funny in this ep I found myself finding Trasha physically attractive but repulsive at the same time. That's pretty much how I feel about all the chicks in this house.
23 of 24 | Posted by bakismaki | Posted on September 27, 2007 2:19 PM
Such a stupid bitch. Trasha is really living up to the Fresno reputation. And I'm sure here hookerwear is a real hit with God too. I'm so sick of "Christian" people using gays and sexual ORIENTATION (it's not a lifestyle--fuck, c'mon people) to demonstrate some faux sense of personal or moral convictions on these shows. If she needed to stay on moral high ground, why go on RW? Completely transparent bullshit gyrations to feel like less of the hypocrite. And you know she's for real, cuz if she had real gay friends, they'd immediately tie her down and fix those fucked up clownbrows and that horrible dye job. Go back to Clovis, bitch--your trailer is waiting!
24 of 24 | Posted by alligatorwings | Posted on September 27, 2007 6:03 PM