From the previews of last week's episode, I knew that the group would be heading back to Outward Bound. I was fully prepared for absolute boredom. However, there are a number of things that would actually be more fun that watching this week's snoozefest. Earlier today, while I was at work, I stared blankly at a white wall for about 45 minutes. That was less boring than this week's episode. I've sat through some of the most monotonous lectures, some lasting two hours, on topics that are well over my head, where I've dozed off, and those were more thrilling than this week's episode. I assume walking through the desert, dying a thirst with nothing but sand for miles around would be more exciting than watching this episode. At least then there's a chance you could see a mirage or something. Nope, this week was one for for the ages in terms of boringosity, a term I've just coined specifically for referencing this episode. However, I'll still try to do my best to make this at least a little entertaining for anyone fortunate enough to have not watched it. Find out if that's actually possible after the jump...
This week we see Tyrie, Brooke and Chris from Outward Bound in the airport, picking up the Hurricane Katrina girls. Brooke tells us that this is their final week at Outward Bound, and I plan on having a party celebrating it later this weekend. We saw all the girls, and it looks like a few of the girls are going to HATE this trip. The rest of the Real World cast is already at the campsite, so there must not have been any shenanigans involved in their transportation this time. Apparently the third time really is a charm. And the first. But not the second.
The girls get out of the van, and we see a shot of Colie. I assumed that Colie was going to be all chummy with these girls, telling them how she was in Lousiana for Hurricane Katrina, and then they could be best friends forever!
Yep, nothing uncomfortable here . . .
That night the girls are gazing dreamily upon Alex as he's explaining the itinerary for the next day. The main thing they'll be doing is rappelling, and as we all know, Brooke HATES rappelling. You know what else she hates? BOWLING. I also assume she hates most, if not all types of work as well.
The next day, it's time to rappel. Lori, another Outward Bound instructor, says rappelling is probably the most dangerous thing the girls will be doing. Then she asks if anyone has any questions. Well, Brooke says she's nervous about doing it, but the last thing she wants to be is a problem. So just let her get out of it without any problems and then everyone will be happy. If she decides not to do the rappel, it's going to look bad. I mean, these 14-17 year old girls can do it, but Brooke doesn't need to. Brooke then gets a pep talk from Jenn, and holy shit Jenn looks shiny as she tells us something. I don't even know what she said, I was blinded and dumbfounded by her gleam. Whatever she said to Brooke, Brooke says she'll consider doing the rappel. Yeah right.
Brooke about to repel
These young girls are doing the rappel like it's nothing, and Brooke tells us it makes her feel terrible that she can't do it. How terrible? Probably not terrible enough to do it, but terrible enough to complain about it. Lots of things are that terrible for Brooke. Well, three girls go down, then guess whose turn it is.
Getting close to repelling
Chris straps in Brooke, and she says "You promise to take care of me?" I won't go into how ridiculous that question is, but I did notice that Chris sounded pretty creepy in his answer. He was talking really softly to Brooke, and I just felt uncomfortable listening to his voice at that level.
Praying. . . but not repelling
Then Brooke begins her descent. Kind of. Wait, scratch that. She just took two steps backward, but she's still on solid rock. I feel bad for the other four girls that haven't gone down yet, as they watch Brooke completely freak out. I'm sure that will have no adverse effects on their desire to rappel.
Inches from repelling. .. .but not repelling.
Brooke backs up just a little bit more to the edge of the rock,
Inches from repelling. .. . but still not freakin repelling.
and she's almost hyperventilating, and then she kneels over forward.
Quit Repelling
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Comments (19)
Re: Outtakes - Jen falling and faceplanting into a parked car made my week.
I wasn't the only one who noticed Brookes new boobs.
Hopefully we get back to some dysfunction next week.
1 of 19 | Posted by N P
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Posted on April 27, 2007 11:44 AM
Worst. Episode. Ever. Great recap, though :-)
Seriously, the whole pooping in an envelope thing?! Were they so late that they couldn't stop? I need some sort of context for the situation because seriously, that just makes me want to curl up and die. I could, however, watch Jen fall into that parked car all day long.
I also agree that Brooke's new ta-tas are distractingly huge. Like, porn-star huge. Maybe that's where her "acting" aspirations lie?
2 of 19 | Posted by MissKatrina
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Posted on April 27, 2007 1:05 PM
Yeah those boobs are huuuuuge! As a breast man I gotta say I kinda like it. I thought she looked hot in those commercials.
But for her own sake she went up too much. She could have done a more subtle boob job. She basically set herself up for the following:
a) Being a Hooters waitress (which she could have been already)
b) Playboy
c) B Movies
d) Porn (Hard or Soft variety)
3 of 19 | Posted by bakismaki
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Posted on April 27, 2007 2:07 PM
"I mean, I know it's the outdoors and you feel sick, but put on a little makeup baby. "
This is part of the reason I hate men.
4 of 19 | Posted by Rock Star
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Posted on April 27, 2007 5:56 PM
SO boring. One thing I hate is how many RWers are total complainers and slackers until the last time they have to do whatever/thing they have to do, and suddenly they get all motivated and suddenly they pull initiative and motivation out of their ass and suddenly their project/job becomes all-important and life-transforming. It's like they suddenly have this realization that they've looked like total losers up to this point so suddenly they're completely committed and involved.
5 of 19 | Posted by alligatorwings
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Posted on April 27, 2007 7:30 PM
SO boring. One thing I hate is how many RWers are total complainers and slackers....until the last time they have to do whatever job/project they have to do. Then they suddenly get all motivated and pull initiative and motivation out of their ass and suddenly their project/job becomes all-important and life-transforming. It's like they suddenly have this realization that they've looked like total losers up to this point so suddenly they're completely committed and involved. That's why I feel like Brooke's epiphany seems fake and contrived. And as usual, it's all about her.
6 of 19 | Posted by alligatorwings
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Posted on April 27, 2007 7:35 PM
I feel like any joke I make here would take away from COLIE SHITTING IN AN ENVELOPE. (I hope Colie never finds out my address. She's already got practice shitting in envelopes, I assume I would receive a full one.)
^ Pretty much the best thing I've read on this site.
7 of 19 | Posted by insertnamehere
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Posted on April 27, 2007 9:48 PM
Ewh-if Colie really shit in an envelope in that car they are fucking pigs--Colie, for doing it, and the rest of the group, for tolerating it. no wonder Brooke felt it was OK to clean her cooch in the middle of camp!
I was sufficiently grossed out watching Davis try to pull his brain out through his right nostril. TMI ALERT on all counts!
8 of 19 | Posted by alligatorwings
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Posted on April 28, 2007 6:20 PM
Chris shows off that he can run with a twixter on his back while the real world camera man continues to wonder why he couldn't work the season where they worked in a coffee shop.
That made me laugh. Loudly. (Good thing I wasn't reading this at work, like I usually do!)
Good job for such a boooorring episode, but next week looks good.
9 of 19 | Posted by mutualcraze
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Posted on April 28, 2007 7:56 PM
Wow.. not only a boring episode, but the most boring of all outward bound episodes... and thus, the most boring of this season. Boooooo MTV. BOOOOOOO for wasting valuable hissy-fit time on this crap.
Next week looks good though. Colie-centric episode= plenty to make fun of.
10 of 19 | Posted by shia0bundan
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Posted on April 29, 2007 9:09 PM
Damn--this show is now so irrelevant and boring that people aren't even bothering to comment on it.
I think it's safe to say this show has jumped the shark!
11 of 19 | Posted by alligatorwings
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Posted on May 3, 2007 1:26 PM
NOOO! She did not shit in an envelope! O kay...if you can't already tell...I didn't watch the end of the episode. So, pray tell...why did they let her do that?
By the way...great recap!!!
And did anyone else notice Brooke got all crazy on that little girl who couldn't breathe? She shut her down...I believe she even told the 14-year-old to "calm the fuck down." Geez, Brooke - You act like you own a patent on complaining.
12 of 19 | Posted by Mgasm
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Posted on May 3, 2007 10:58 PM
Wow--now they've even stopped recapping it here!
13 of 19 | Posted by alligatorwings
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Posted on May 6, 2007 5:48 PM
So... where the fuck is the recap from last week? I want to talk about how much of a fucking slut Colie is!!!
14 of 19 | Posted by kizik
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Posted on May 7, 2007 9:32 PM
Is that your question for Jon Murray? :)
15 of 19 | Posted by alligatorwings
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Posted on May 8, 2007 7:05 PM
WHERE ARE THE BLOODY RECAPS FOR REAL WORLD AND REAL WORLD ROAD RULES CHALLENGE FOR LAST WEEK!!!!?????????? Seriously, I'm dying and you're about to get lapped!
16 of 19 | Posted by SidneyMac
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Posted on May 8, 2007 7:54 PM
Where are the recaps? I'm back in town, and rarin' to go!!!!!!!!!
We actually have TONS of fodder from the last episode! AND THAILAND is coming up!!!!!
OMG - I'm Panicking!!!!!! TOM where are you?!
17 of 19 | Posted by Chee-Z-TeeVee Addict
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Posted on May 9, 2007 9:54 AM
Maybe since everything we saw was Colie redux there was no reason for a recap?
All you have to do is review the first few recaps and you are set!
Tonight's should be good though!!! :)
18 of 19 | Posted by alligatorwings
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Posted on May 9, 2007 10:13 AM
Here's my question for Jon Murray:
Due to its popularity over the years, many people believe that The Real World's "reality" formula no longer exists--and that it is now merely a vehicle for 20 somethings seeking quick "celebrity". Most Real Worlders have agents and reps before the show even airs, and based on much of their behavior, it often seems that they are more invested in the end result of being on the show rather than the experience itself.
Do you think that Real World as a show has "jumped the shark"? If not, what do you think can be done to involve more interesting people who are motivated to do more than just drink and hook up?
19 of 19 | Posted by alligatorwings
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Posted on May 9, 2007 10:49 AM