The Duel II: New Zealand

Hmm....Can Ryan not take a hint that he's the most boring castmember/challenger ever? Guess not...

[QUOTE=cystic;36359]Hmm....Can Ryan not take a hint that he's the most boring castmember/challenger ever? Guess not...[/QUOTE] Well, it's a vacation and a paycheck. What's not to like? It's not like he is going to tour America to meet his fan base... ;)

[quote=Dartagnan;36356]I have lost so much interest in this Challenge. Coral and Dan being removed is just, so disappointing....[/quote] I have to admit, I'm a bit saddened at the non-appearance of Coral and Dan. Dan would've been ten times better than Eric or replacement Ryan, and I'm not even a big Dan-fan. *Sigh* Oh well, as long as Ruthie, Aneesa, Rachel, Katie, and Mark are all still on the challenge (and they make it far in the competition), I'll be happy. If something crazy and terrifying happens, like Diem, Paula, Ryan, Robin, and Eric all beating out the abovementioned cast, then I....well...will probably cry.

Coral not being on this challenge is a disappointment to me as well :( , but I am still looking forward to it because of Landon (!), Katie, Mark, Ruthie, Anessa, and Rachel. Rachel I got annoyed with during BOTS2 and I2, but she has become kind of interesting because she's not attached at the hip with Veronica anymore (though I think Veronica is more interesting), and compared to the Fresh Meat people she is a more interesting cast member to me.

[quote=maybeshesright;36355]Well, I am SO disappointed that [URL="http://vevmo.com/f187/the-duel-2-departure-day-2399/#post36351"]Coral isn't going to be on this challenge[/URL] after all. I always get a kick out of her sardonicism. I think the awesome factor for this challenge just went down quite a bit :/ Can't say that I'll give David Leech a second thought though. hee hee.[/quote] I agree!! So bummed about Coral....I knew it was too good to be true! LoL *shucks* Maybe she is planning her wedding w/ Abram?

Maybe so - I hope she is planning her wedding.

Thanks for the scoopage! Landon, Mark, Aneesa, Ruthie and Katie are going to be there? People I actually remember, and like to see on my TV? Hee! I might actually watch this challenge!

[quote=OtherPplsDrama;36402]I agree!! So bummed about Coral....I knew it was too good to be true! LoL *shucks* Maybe she is planning her wedding w/ Abram?[/quote] Coral and Abram are engaged?!

[quote=meonlyme25;36415]Coral and Abram are engaged?![/quote] [URL="http://vevmo.com/f187/abram-boise-and-coral-smith-together-2194/"]Yes.[/URL] Happy reading :)

I am so bummed about Coral. I still have high hopes for this challenge though. Lets hope Ryan gets kicked off first.

[quote=tjhallow;36435]I am so bummed about Coral. I still have high hopes for this challenge though. Lets hope Ryan gets kicked off first.[/quote] No! That would crush our dreams of [I]Evan[/I] going home first! ;)

[quote=OtherPplsDrama;36436]No! That would crush our dreams of [I]Evan[/I] going home first! ;)[/quote] I didn't have anything against Evan until he tried to screw over Coral. Your right, go home Evan! What made me really mad was when he was like "Its a new generation of people, she's just not in the loop anymore." Like WTF, loop? You didn't even have an original season to be in a loop.

[quote=OtherPplsDrama;36436]No! That would crush our dreams of [I]Evan[/I] going home first! ;)[/quote] But...but...what about Proteinbear?

[quote=Moonpaw;36438]But...but...what about Proteinbear?[/quote] LoL NO!! I am holding out for [I]Evan first!!![/I] All the other d-bags can follow in any particular order......cause I'm sure that's what will happen. *cough*[I]not[/I]*cough.

[quote=OtherPplsDrama;36439]LoL NO!! I am holding out for [I]Evan first!!![/I] All the other d-bags can follow in any particular order......cause I'm sure that's what will happen. *cough*[I]not[/I]*cough.[/quote] LOL...I have to be perfectly honest, I don't really understand the Evan-rage. Yeah, he's not my favorite, but he's not as heinous as Dunbar or as boring as Ryan.

[quote=meonlyme25;36440]LOL...I have to be perfectly honest, I don't really understand the Evan-rage. Yeah, he's not my favorite, but he's not as heinous as Dunbar or as boring as Ryan.[/quote] People are always talking about Dunbar being a woman hater or whatever. Well, Evan was certainly woman hating on G3. He constantly made disparaging comments about the women - wanting to get rid of them, wishing they'd fall to the bottom of the ocean, saying Katie is a waste of air, etc It was happening almost every episode after they decided to get rid of the women. And then he treated his good friend Coral - his Fresh Meat partner who was good to him and helping him win and teaching him about the game - badly by being in with the people plotting to get her off. Not to mention that he threw missions with the rest of the guys on that team. And he was not very nice to Eric when Eric wasn't feeling well in the final mission. He's also quite arrogant (he's always talking about the new casts of RW being ugly).

[quote=RW561015;36442]People are always talking about Dunbar being a woman hater or whatever. Well, Evan was certainly woman hating on G3. He constantly made disparaging comments about the women - wanting to get rid of them, wishing they'd fall to the bottom of the ocean, saying Katie is a waste of air, etc It was happening almost every episode after they decided to get rid of the women. And then he treated his good friend Coral - his Fresh Meat partner who was good to him and helping him win and teaching him about the game - badly by being in with the people plotting to get her off. Not to mention that he threw missions with the rest of the guys on that team. And he was not very nice to Eric when Eric wasn't feeling well in the final mission. He's also quite arrogant (he's always talking about the new casts of RW being ugly).[/quote] I've kind of forgotten about G3. I do remember now the whole "anti-women" theme that seems to overwhelm a lot of challenges lately. I wanted every guy on that challenge (except Frank!) to commit some kind of previously undisclosed DQ and get kicked off.

I think some of that was just the guys trying to make jokes and be funny, but there was a vicious undertone to it, it was continuous, and it was just rude that they were throwing challenges to get rid of the girls. Especially since they left Eric on the team, and some of them weren't such good competitors themselves.

[QUOTE=RW561015;36445]I think some of that was just the[B] guys trying to make jokes and be funny[/B], but there was a vicious undertone to it, it was continuous, and it was just rude that they were throwing challenges to get rid of the girls. Especially since they left Eric on the team, and some of them weren't such good competitors themselves.[/QUOTE] My problem with Evan was he didn't have the courage to say to Beth's face what he said in the "privacy" of the OTF and interviews. It's plain and simple; the ****** is a total coward. He is the primary reason I approached BMP arguing for a revival of Battle of the Sexes. Beth wants her shot at Evan, one-on-one. I'd like to see her get it next summer. No one has ever seen Beth angry on a challenge. Not only would it be incredibly satisfying, I expect it would be great TV as well.

Wow, I must have I missed something he said or don't remember. I try to forget he even exists on the challenges. Anyway I'd kill to see Beth get her chance at demolishing Evan.

[quote=Bacchus;36463]Did somebody say, Evan? [/quote] Oohh.....Oh noo....

[quote=ejborys22;36258]I know i also would like to see Robin win. She tries soooo had. Its about time she wins![/quote] If her winning means she'll stop doing challenges then so be it. I honestly don't even see Robin as a decent competitor. She has never proven herself in my eyes. Actually I think she's one of the weakest competitors. For example, in the G2 at the rickshaw race challenge, she walked, and to top it off no one seemed to care. [quote=Moonpaw;36267]I would argue that luck played a huge role in Svetlana making it to finals. She beat Beth by a lame DQ call that they weren't really aware of yet (when CT was "beat" by Brad, he should have known better by then).[/quote] Not to mention that Aneesa basically let her win that last duel IMO. [quote=V1man;36292]They made that up for Beth and then added to TJ voice regarding a rule that didn't exist. Everyone on the platform knew Beth had won. There was no disagreement -- except from Sveltana -- at the reunion show.[/quote] So they added in TJ saying you have to unclip the flag and not rip it? That is so wrong. [quote=maybeshesright;36355]Well, I am SO disappointed that [URL="http://vevmo.com/f187/the-duel-2-departure-day-2399/#post36351"]Coral isn't going to be on this challenge[/URL] after all. I always get a kick out of her sardonicism. I think the awesome factor for this challenge just went down quite a bit :/ Can't say that I'll give David Leech a second thought though. hee hee.[/quote] I know, I was really looking forward to having Coral back. [quote=Bacchus;36463]Did somebody say, Evan? [URL="http://vevmo.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=863"][/URL][/quote] What have I done to deserves this? I enjoy my eyesight very much and I'd like to keep it.

[quote=lionheart;36466] Not to mention that Aneesa basically let her win that last duel IMO. [/quote] I don't think Aneesa let Svetlana win at all. Aneesa was the one who wanted to lift the logs and she couldn't do it, and Aneesa didn't want to do the "I Can" duel and Svetlana picked it. I dont see how Aneesa let her win..

[quote=rwrrfan1;36493]I don't think Aneesa let Svetlana win at all. Aneesa was the one who wanted to lift the logs and she couldn't do it, and Aneesa didn't want to do the "I Can" duel and Svetlana picked it. I dont see how Aneesa let her win..[/quote] If I remember correctly Evelyn mentioned that Aneesa said she let Svetlana win the last duel. I already had my suspisions when I first saw the episode but that pretty much cleared it up. I think she wrote it in one of her blogs.

[quote=OtherPplsDrama;36439]LoL NO!! I am holding out for [I]Evan first!!![/I] All the other d-bags can follow in any particular order......cause I'm sure that's what will happen. *cough*[I]not[/I]*cough.[/quote] I agree with OPD, just as long as Evan goes home first with CT shortly afterwards. It would be a wonderful thing. And if Rachel or heck any girl sends home Diem, I would be so freakin happy.

[quote=Dartagnan;36499]I agree with OPD, just as long as Evan goes home first with CT shortly afterwards. It would be a wonderful thing. And if Rachel or heck any girl sends home Diem, I would be so freakin happy.[/quote] I agree. Evan going home first would be great!.... Sadly I don't think it will happen. :( They tend to get rid of the rookies first. Diem has never really bothered me. I could barely tell she was there on the Gauntlet 3. I think I am pulling for Tori to win this on the girls side. (Not counting Ruthie because I have never seen her compete.) For the guys side I am still undecided.

[quote=Phoenix;36500]I agree. Evan going home first would be great!.... Sadly I don't think it will happen. :( They tend to get rid of the rookies first. Diem has never really bothered me. I could barely tell she was there on the Gauntlet 3. I think I am pulling for Tori to win this on the girls side. For the guys side I am still undecided.[/quote] I was rooting for Coral....:( But now that hse wasn't there I think I am rooting for Katie the most, but would be extremely happy with an Aneesa, Ruthie, Rachel, Jenn, Katie, or Tori win honestly. Guys side, brad. Landon or Mark wouldn't be bad, but Brad deserves to win now.

Blah that sucks that Coral isn't going to be on this one but I still think the remaining list is great(especially with Katie!). As for Evan going home first I don't see it happening, he will probably last a while at least. Brad, on the other hand, would be my pick for a win because I agree he deserves one the most. Other than Katie of course.

I was rooting for coral to win, now i'm rooting for katie and aneesa to be final 2. For the guys i want brad and landon