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Rivals!
OH.....I loved this episode! It was awesome!
First of all, Wes and Johnny are suchassholes. I really don't like them. I felt terrible for Cara Maria. I do like her. I felt so bad for her. And for once, I was all "Go Laurel!" when she stood up for CM.
And Paula.....ugh....what, she can dish it out, but she can't take it? Because she is an open book, people need to be nice to her? She's so stupid. I did think Laurel was getting close to crossing the line with her though. And I can understand why Tyler was so hurt. Paula totally stabbed him in the back and then called "longer friends" with Kenny? WOW!
CT - I love him! And I was laughing with him when the mob turned against each other. I cannot wait to see next week. I hope Johnny and Tyler go home.
I loved how Leroy said if he and Mike went in, everyone would be haning and chillin, but now everyone was upset and dramatic.
I can't believe the guys were being suchdouches throwing cookies at Mike. Grow up! I was happy MIke and Leroy won. And it made me sad to see them turn on Adam like that.
Man, oh man! I so loved this episode....next week looks to be awesome too!
Re: Rivals!
Love Leroy! I am so happy that he and Mike made it to the finals.
It is hard to explain how I feel about Laurel. I never really liked her until this season, and I think being paired up with CM has brought out a better side in her. I like how she doesn't take crap from other people, and I really like how she stood up for CM. I laughed so hard when she got up in Wes' face when he started telling CM that no one likes her. She was a little harsh with Paula, but the fact of the matter is that Paula feels comfortable bullying other people because she is backed up by her friends. CM has no friends other than Laurel, so it is really easy for Paula to pick on her. I agree that she can dish it, but can't take it. I still don't like how Laurel attacked Big Easy in that last challenge though - really lame.
It was also great seeing the mob infighting. They are so scared of CT, it is laughable.
Also, what was with that cliffhanger? They are trying to insinuate that CT will get kicked off for punching Johnny, and then they show CT pulverizing them in the jungle. Not much suspense there.
Can't wait for next week.
I really like Cara Maria and I feel so bad that they pick on her. It's like in elementary school when all the bullies gang up on the smallest kid because they know they won't stand up for themselves. I was glad she tried to stand up for herself but even more so that Laurel did. I still don't like Laurel but I was so happy to see her put Paula in her place.
Paula is just sad. She can pick on and belittle people because her friends back her up, but the moment someone stands up to her she curls up in a ball and cries. I get that Laurel took a cheap shot at an easy wound, but I can easily see Paula doing the same thing if she had the chance.
I am really surprised that she voted Johnny and Tyler in to the jungle though. I didn't realize she and Kenny were close at all.
I wanted CT and Adam to win the challenge, but Leroy and Mike are a close second because it forced the alliance to turn on each other. It was obvious neither team was going to volunteer and I love that they had to vote right after and the teams couldn't even discuss it first.
Wes is such a jerk. As much as I've disliked other cast members in the past, he's my least favorite. I feel so bad that Adam actually trusts these people and thinks they're his friends and they all try to get in his head like that.
I can't wait for next week. I really hope CT and Adam make the final and win it all.
My history isn't quite as long with the Challenges so some of this year's drama is lost on me.
I do like the kinder, gentler Laurel although really, all she's doing is crossing the line bullying the bullies in defense of the 'little people'.
My big thing was Johnny and Tyler getting all clutching at pearls acting like Wes and Kenny are evil back-stabbing monsters for not wanting to go into the Jungle! Unless there was some earlier deal I don't know about, Wes and Kenny did better, they'd (I think) already done a Jungle - they'd paid their dues. But Johnny somehow still thinks he shouldn't have to go in? The vetrans are all about "paying your dues" with the newbs and, in this challenge, Johnny and Tyler haven't had to do that yet.
I think Laurel was partners with Kenny in her first Challenge, Fresh Meat, so that's where her loyalty comes from. He was also the only one other than Ev to wear black instead of blue at their Jungle last episode.
Wes and Kenny may have done better this episode, but they've been disqualified out of 3 or 4 challenges so far. For supposedly being the best two guys, they've sucked this season.
I think Johnny is just scared of being turned into a backpack again.
Paula totally deserved what she got from Laurel. Maybe it was a cheap shot, but she's so rude and disrespectful and hurtful to everyone else, it's time she got a dose of her own medicine.
I do not want to judge someone on their looks but.... I find Wes repulsive!
I have yet to watch this episode but plan to this evening!
2012: Running & Race Accomplishments:
2-12-12: Riverview Winter Fest 4 mile, 34:59 8:45 pace - 23 weeks pregnant
2-29-12: Leap Year 4 mile, 36:45 9:11 pace - 25.5 weeks pregnant
3-11-12: Corktown 5K, 28:33 9:13 pace - 27 weeks pregnant
3-25-12: Rock CF Island Half Marathon, 2:11:03 10:00 pace - 29 weeks pregnant
4-16-12 Boston Marathon, deferring to 2013
8-11-12: Run thru Hell 10 mile or 4.8 mile
9-30-12: Brooksie Way Half Marathon
10-21-12: Grand Rapids Marathon
11-22-12: Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
I think this episode goes down as my most favorite episode in challenge history.
Every challenge, the 'mob' influences everyone's decisions and sails to the final challenge by manipulating and bullying people. Now they are all getting a taste of their own medicine.
Wes and Kenny should have been voted in... Kenny has sucked this season and I think he's going to cause Wes to lose the final.
I loved this episode also! It's always great when it gets down to the final challenge, it throws off alliances, and everyone's true colors come out.
Laurel is a biitch but it was nice to see her putting that biitchiness to good use and taking up for CM for once, even if it was a low blow to Paula. I think Paula had it coming to her. She can dish it but can't take it.
I've felt bad for CM this entire season. The guys keep saying she's fake (hypocrites much?), but I think she seems like one of the nicest and most genuine people on the show. They really bully her and Mike for no reason.
I think Tyler went BSC blaming random people (like Mike..WTF?) but I do think he had a (small) point and Paula was a biitch for saying she's closer to Kenny. It doesn't matter how many times Kenny and Wes screw Paula over, she'll continue to kiss their asses.
Looking forward to next week! I like LeRoy and Mike, so I hope they pull through.
As much as I do not like Laurel I was glad she went off on Paula like she did. I can not stand Paula and I think she was ganging up on CM because it was the "cool" thing to do. Also as a woman if someone was coming after me the way that Laurel was coming after Paula you better believe I would be standing up for myself not crying on the couch. Woman up and take ownership for the way you behave!
Also I agree with pp I hate to judge anyone on their looks but Wes is not good looking at all. And to hear him talk he is the best looking guy and the fittest blah blah. Ugh I can not stand him or the way he talks.
Ummm...when they were at the bar man those eyes CT has are so pretty. When I was single I prolly would have hit that.
Bahahaha!
Oh and I didn't get Paula's Kenny comment either. If her and Tyler were on the real world together, then how does she have a longer relationship with Kenny?
I should clarify, by she I meant Paula not Laurel.
hahaha yes!
"Wearing his custom made Johnny Bananas backpack" Who was that who said that?
ETA: Dunbar said it! hahaha. On a side note, I missed Dunbar this season. He was always good for some drama.
BFP #3 2.15.11 EDD 10.27.11. DD born 10.29.11
Betas @9dpo = 23 Betas @12dpo= 128.5 Betas @17dpo= 1075 Betas @21dpo =5800s
@6w hb 114 bpm! @8w4d hb 178 bpm! @12w hb 169 bpm! @18w hb 150 bpm!
In that case, I think it has to do with Evelyn. Ev's only alliance of the four boys is Wes.
Tyler and Johnny- Paula vote
Wes and Kenny- Paula and Evelyn vote
The fact that Tyler and Johnny can't see that is silly to me.
I am single, so I would still hit that! I really want to see CT kick some serious ass in the jungle next week.
I hate to say it, but I have a whole new respect for Laurel after this episode. The way she defended her partner and went after Paula was awesome. Did she throw some low blows? Definitely. But, Paula totally deserved it. I didn't feel the least bit sorry for her.
2012: Running & Race Accomplishments:
2-12-12: Riverview Winter Fest 4 mile, 34:59 8:45 pace - 23 weeks pregnant
2-29-12: Leap Year 4 mile, 36:45 9:11 pace - 25.5 weeks pregnant
3-11-12: Corktown 5K, 28:33 9:13 pace - 27 weeks pregnant
3-25-12: Rock CF Island Half Marathon, 2:11:03 10:00 pace - 29 weeks pregnant
4-16-12 Boston Marathon, deferring to 2013
8-11-12: Run thru Hell 10 mile or 4.8 mile
9-30-12: Brooksie Way Half Marathon
10-21-12: Grand Rapids Marathon
11-22-12: Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
I agree 100%! Yes she said some very hurtful things to Paula, but she deserves to feel the way she made Cara Marie feel!!
2012: Running & Race Accomplishments:
2-12-12: Riverview Winter Fest 4 mile, 34:59 8:45 pace - 23 weeks pregnant
2-29-12: Leap Year 4 mile, 36:45 9:11 pace - 25.5 weeks pregnant
3-11-12: Corktown 5K, 28:33 9:13 pace - 27 weeks pregnant
3-25-12: Rock CF Island Half Marathon, 2:11:03 10:00 pace - 29 weeks pregnant
4-16-12 Boston Marathon, deferring to 2013
8-11-12: Run thru Hell 10 mile or 4.8 mile
9-30-12: Brooksie Way Half Marathon
10-21-12: Grand Rapids Marathon
11-22-12: Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
bfp 1 - m/c 1.31.11 @ 10 weeks
bfp 2 - baby born via c-section on 5.4.12 @ 37 weeks
TFAS since February 2013--BFP on cycle 1!
bfp 3 - blighted ovum/d&c on 4.13.13 @ 8 weeks
SA #1 - Slightly abnormal shape, #2 - very low count
Follistim + IUI 3x = BFN, BFN, very late BFP with super low progesterone --> c/p
Moving on to long protocol IVF with ICSI and PGS in August 2014...how in the holy hell did I get here? FU 2IF.