recap of TJ Lavin going on the Challenge Mania podcast- news about S34

[Goo Punch 4275]

i've alaways likes Da'Vonne ever since BB even when most here hated her. She reminds me of several people who I know, so maybe that's it, but I also like that she calls people on their shit; same reason i like Jemmye- these shoes need someone who calls it like it is every now and then. 

[Tired of Lurking 637]

11 hours ago, spystud13 said:

It’s only been one episode, but the no Shane/Devin dynamic is already awesome. 

Somehow, I hate Nelson more. I hope he's never invited back after his latest arrest.

[CAHorn 102]

No Nelson, no Shane, no Devin, no Camilla makes for a far more watchable show. 

They all try too hard to create moments that will get them airtime. I'd be okay with Amanda taking a few seasons off as well.

[spystud13 2371]

 

 

[Goo Punch 4275]

would smash. 🤘🏼 

[Goo Punch 4275]

 

[Goo Punch 4275]

 

[spystud13 2371]

Wonder what their security budget is for this show? You gotta pay some big ol’ boys for a lot of fucking hours. Would be a fun gig though. 

[Tired of Lurking 637]

God Hunter is annoying. And had no idea Leroy was that huge, gotdamn.

[Goo Punch 4275]

it's going down tonight- 

 

 

[Goo Punch 4275]

 

[spystud13 2371]

How do you get on 3 seasons of Survivor? Didn’t think they recycled like the Challenge. 

[Go Pokes 979]

1 minute ago, spystud13 said:

How do you get on 3 seasons of Survivor? Didn’t think they recycled like the Challenge. 

Lots of people have played 3 times on the US version.  Pretty common to recycle fan favorites.  And some people fans hate of course

[TonyTexas 10517]

How do you get on 3 seasons of Survivor? Didn’t think they recycled like the Challenge. 

Btw. He was on Survivor Turkey not the original U.S version.

[AUS-97HORN 11809]

Zach might just possibly be a roided up idiot.  How the fuck are you dumb enough to download tinder with your girlfriend right there?

absolutely stunned hunter didnt go after Leroy.  he's johnny's only 100% ally, and votes with Johnny everytime.  Plus he's kinda considered a layup. 

Beating Leroy massively hurts Johnny- taking out ashley is understandable- the producers and ashley fucked him hard last year..  But dude shes fucking awesome. 

[TonyTexas 10517]

Not great challenges and eliminations so far this season.

[AUS-97HORN 11809]

2 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

Not great challenges and eliminations so far this season.

I agree,  more than a small percentage of that elimination was based on luck as to which way the ball bounced.  Hunter overcame the favorable bounce, and Ashley got lucky with one, and unlucky with the other. 

[spystud13 2371]

1 hour ago, AUS-97HORN said:

Zach might just possibly be a roided up idiot.  How the fuck are you dumb enough to download tinder with your girlfriend right there?

He was on it when Jenna was on another continent. 

 

Wiki tells me this season is in Namibia, why hasn’t that been mentioned? Normally TJ mentions their location every single time he speaks, but hasn’t yet. Weird. 

Hunter attacking the metal railing was the highlight, that couldn’t have felt good on the ol’ ribs. 

[4th&Five 41560]

Two out of 3 on something like that is stupid. What’s the hurry?

[spystud13 2371]

Yeah, when TJ said 3 rounds, I assumed he meant one male & one female contest was one round. So basically you could have a team up 3-1 after 2 rounds, but it wouldn’t technically be over yet. Pretty fucking weak the way it played out. 

[Tired of Lurking 637]

I really did not expect Hunter to call out Ashley so that was definitely an exciting "OH SHIT" moment for me, but as you guys have said, that was definitely a dud of a game. The tug of war game had some promise but we couldn't even see how they did head to head. I definitely think Josh and Amanda could be a power team if they can just keep their mouth shut for a little while. Wes picked a decent crop of youngsters to align with (Hunter, Turbo, Josh) and I'm interested to see how Nany deals with Turbo getting tight with him.

So much time spent on Amanda versus Johnny and Zach and Jenna's (non)breakup (neither of which were particular interesting or funny) that they could have edited into a later, or even multiple episodes. Production just spends so much time on slow-motion walk ups and music montages and it disrupts the pacing of the show. 

[spystud13 2371]

The Zach/Jenna bullshit on the side of the house wasted probably 5 minutes. I’m still shocked how big that compound is. 

Hunter hugging Ashley after the dumb elimination was surprising though. 

[spystud13 2371]

4 minutes ago, Tired of Lurking said:

The tug of war game had some promise but we couldn't even see how they did head to head.

And this. At least fucking give us the measurements. How long would it have taken to post a graphic on the screen? 

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2 hours ago, Tired of Lurking said:

I definitely think Josh and Amanda could be a power team if they can just keep their mouth shut for a little while. 

So you're saying there is no chance Josh and Amanda become a power team.  

[Tired of Lurking 637]

Very small chance, especially if Amanda's one remaining friend leaves early.

[Goo Punch 4275]

5 hours ago, spystud13 said:

Yeah, when TJ said 3 rounds, I assumed he meant one male & one female contest was one round. So basically you could have a team up 3-1 after 2 rounds, but it wouldn’t technically be over yet. Pretty fucking weak the way it played out. 

yep, i was actually caught off guard when it was suddenly over. 

[Goo Punch 4275]

also, did i miss something, or did Zach start perusing a dating app while he was still together with Jenna, only to have Jenna end up tearfully apologizing to *him* half an hour after this was revealed? Man he has her wrapped around his finger. What I wouldn't give to have a girl like Jenna be that wrapped up in me- in all senses of the word.

Edited February 14, 2019 by Goo Punch

[Drew 2494]

What I found funny, and so predictable, is the rookie members of the Tribunal totally just following what their Vets said when the picked the 3 teams. Not one of them said anything.  Luckily Josh actually voted differently so it helped...can't wait to find out what happens when there's a Tie.  Probably the same shit as last year.

[youdunnf'dup 2147]

Lol I grew up with so many people just like Hunter. 5’9” or shorter, little man syndrome, roided up, etc. He’s easily one of the best at the competitions, but Jesus fucking Christ he is an idiot. 

Edited February 15, 2019 by youdunnf'dup

[Drew 2494]

Someone explain why Hunter is an Idiot? I'd have gunned for Ashley first chance I got too tbh.

[spystud13 2371]

Interesting outfit. 

 

[Tired of Lurking 637]

On 2/16/2019 at 12:29 PM, Drew said:

Someone explain why Hunter is an Idiot? I'd have gunned for Ashley first chance I got too tbh.

Almost everything he has done up to this point.

[youdunnf'dup 2147]

10 minutes ago, Tired of Lurking said:

Almost everything he has done up to this point.

Lol seriously. That goes for any season he’s ever been on 

[JimmyHoffa 1188]

On 2/14/2019 at 3:37 PM, Goo Punch said:

also, did i miss something, or did Zach start perusing a dating app while he was still together with Jenna, only to have Jenna end up tearfully apologizing to *him* half an hour after this was revealed? Man he has her wrapped around his finger. What I wouldn't give to have a girl like Jenna be that wrapped up in me- in all senses of the word.

 

Zach is a moron but Jenna is an all time rental. She seems to have the personality of a wet noodle, isn't that smart and basically has no job.

I felt bad for Hunter after Amanda took the money last season but he is indeed an idiot. 

Edited February 18, 2019 by JimmyHoffa

[4th&Five 41560]

I’ve never heard that Sarah was married to a millionaire. Surprised he hasn’t dropped that before. 

Edited February 18, 2019 by 4th&Five

[Drew 2494]

17 hours ago, Tired of Lurking said:

Almost everything he has done up to this point.

 

17 hours ago, youdunnf'dup said:

Lol seriously. That goes for any season he’s ever been on 

I didn't know we were throwing all the seasons he's been on in there...I was just thinking this season in particular.

[Goo Punch 4275]

7 hours ago, JimmyHoffa said:

 

Zach is a moron but Jenna is an all time rental. She seems to have the personality of a wet noodle, isn't that smart and basically has no job.

I felt bad for Hunter after Amanda took the money last season but he is indeed an idiot. 

eh. she's a sweet girl, which is right up alley, and she's super loyal and very hot (although she seems to have lost some weight this year- stresses of dating Zach i'm sure). Trust me, I could do worse. 

[spystud13 2371]

Natalie sells her worn Challenge clothing. 

 

[JimmyHoffa 1188]

Ick. If she said it was unwashed I would assume she could get a hell of a lot more for it-

[spystud13 2371]

Wasn’t even that good of an episode. 

Quote

The latest episode of MTV’s “The Challenge: War of the Worlds” has earned the franchise its highest-rated episode since 2013.

The episode pulled a 1.55 rating among adults under 50 with three days of delayed viewing factored in, according to Nielsen, making it the highest-rated installment in the “Challenge” franchise since 2013’s “Rivals II” nearly 10 seasons ago.

Aired on Wednesday, Feb. 13, the second episode of the season saw a key player, last season’s champ Ashley Mitchell, as well as her teammate, former “Bachelorette” suitor Chase McNary, eliminated from the competition.

It also marked a five percent increase in the demo over the Feb. 6 season premiere.

The 33rd season of the long-running competition series has seen longtime veterans team up with rookie prospects from franchises including “The Bachelor,” “Big Brother,” “Love Island,” “Survivor” “American Ninja Warrior” as well as other MTV stars from “Geordie Shore,” “Ex on the Beach” and “Floribama Shore.”

 

[Goo Punch 4275]

Cara's such a great friend looking out for Mattie. How super sincere of her:

 

[TonyTexas 10517]

I think the Bananas era is over. 5 challenges in a row without making a final. His circle of influence in the game is steadily shrinking. He’s getting older and less physically dominant. I think he’s transitioning to hosting. He’s already got some show that comes on after after SNL.

[spystud13 2371]

Unfortunately I knew the results thanks to some dumbshits on Twitter. 

Would like to hear the tiebreaker though. 

I never hated Amanda as much as most of you, but her rant on the oaf was damn near unwatchable. I’m on y’all’s side now, hopefully Kam murders her. 

Also think Johnny will come back for one more “retirement” season, that’s too easy for MTV to miss. 

[Goo Punch 4275]

Johnny Bananas is:

a)petty

b)childish

c)dumb

d)all of the above

[Goo Punch 4275]

also i am digging Georgia. I don't k ow e a rly what it is but she does it for me. 

[Tired of Lurking 637]

Yeah, Johnny's done. The curse continues! Goddamn, I felt really bad for Zach this episode. Dude's always been super sensitive but it really sucks seeing someone unraveling. Hopefully he gets his shit together. 

Rooting for Pauly and Ninja Warrior.

[AUS-97HORN 11809]

not much you can do when the entire house got together and actually put together a straight-up coup.

 

first time I think I have ever seen that happen where basically the entire fucking house except Leroy and CaraMarie went after Johnny.

although this was the one competition where they could do that.  it was an open pit where the only rules were- smear the queer.

 

kinda surprised that MTV didnt show a shitload more of the house scheming against Johnny to then show the elimination first thing next episode, which would have kept him on for another episode before showing his elimination

and Johnny deserved to get wacked when he picked Zach to be his opponent.   I get it, Wes was gift wrapped a fucking spot in the troika, but dude, the point is to stay alive and try to retaliate next time.

fucking go after one of the newbies like you always do this early in the show.

[Go Pokes 979]

You always see his true colors when he gets voted in. He had a chance to create some new allies this season but instead he whacks one of his few remaining friends. And might have ended his friendship. He’s such a fucking entitled baby.

Nice to see Wes do what Devin and TYB couldn’t seem to ever do.

[Tired of Lurking 637]

Considering most of the countries on that list were European, there's no way in hell I would have chosen one of the Brits to compete against. Johnny should have chosen Amanda and Josh or, if he REALLY wanted to piss off Zach, Jenna and Gus. He's usually really smart about going against the weak teams (or having his allies against the weak teams) so the fact that he chose Zach on a purely personal level just makes no sense to me. I hope Sarah is laughing her ass off since Johnny hasn't won shit since he took her money.

[joeycovers 391]

I felt it was very lame that they were able to ask the other players sitting out exactly where the countries were. 

I really wish they would go back to Guys and Girls eliminations. Enough of the team stuff. It waters down the eliminations.