The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons - Discussion (Spoilers)

[QUOTE=salt&vinegar;307295]Darn it, the one time they actually start murdering the cast is the one time that Johnny isn't on! :([/QUOTE] Maybe, they are just saving him for next season which I heard is going to be located in the middle of a North Korean military base, with the final located at the South Pole.

[QUOTE=Kajun;307290]I haven't heard from Brian and Sarah from Road Rules 7 Latin America in a while maybe they were at JFK and no one recognized them. I also hear that Gladys's child will be on the Latin America team, this will be the child's 2nd challenge if you count Battle of the Sexes 1. Also hear they are playing Hunger Games style so we need to keep an eye on their facebook to see when their friends and family start posting RIP. The team that wins will replace DC as the state capitol. Teams will be seperated based on where their middle name fits in the alphabet.[/QUOTE] ***** I actually fell for this until you mentioned THG. I love Gladys by the way though.

Molds' banner pic has the livery of a KLM jet, so it is definitely "The Challenge: Amsterdam-- Team 420 v. The Teetotalers" sponsored by Doritos and Taco Bell 4th Meal

[QUOTE=molds13;307304]Was it that obvious?[/QUOTE] LOL Which part? I've spent a lot of time watching planes while sitting in airports, and have had a 4th meal or three.

I'm very interested on how this one will play out given the cast. I love that BMP came out with this concept using primarily the "fresher" casts. To me, this challenge will be the most unpredictable in awhile. Im one of the few that have watched ALL of the shows since its inception, so for me this is a breathe of fresh air. Hopefully it wont blow up in my face ;)

I am really interested to see how the rookies will affect the ratings for this challenge.

With Paula, CT, Johnny not on, I don't think it will affect things that badly. We still have Wes, Sarah, Melinda, and Danny who most people will know along with Nany and Dustin due to the fact that Las Vegas 2 was undoubtedly the most popular season in a very long time. I think if a lot of people watch St. Thomas, those cast members will bring a big draw along with those of us that are dying to watch drama unfold with Zach, Frank, Ashley, and Sam.

I can only see this challenge going two ways Team Austin Vs Rookies or Rookie Takeover (Which I just don't see happening with this particular cast). I am not saying Team Austin as a team but just grouping them together. Out of the 22 rookies , besides pre-challenge gym crunching Zach, Ashley, Dustin, JD, Sam, Mckenzie, and CJ seem to be the only ones who partake in any regular fitness activities so it will be interesting to see this unfold. Also I hope that Danny and Melinda can pull out a win. I like seeing the "underdogs" win even if that means Wes winning (I kinda want to see him leave on top, I think that's a main reason he keeps returning) especially since they've been doing this for 7 years. It would be like if Robin, Aneesa or CT pulled a win.

[QUOTE=RubenJay05;307315]With Paula, CT, Johnny not on, I don't think it will affect things that badly. We still have Wes, Sarah, Melinda, and Danny who most people will know along with Nany and Dustin due to the fact that Las Vegas 2 was undoubtedly the most popular season in a very long time. I think if a lot of people watch St. Thomas, those cast members will bring a big draw along with those of us that are dying to watch drama unfold with Zach, Frank, Ashley, and Sam.[/QUOTE] I hope you are right. It makes a lot of sense in my head, and I am [I]really [/I]excited for this season. I believe Alton will draw an audience because I think people perceive him as being a beast. But I am addicted to this show and could not offer an opinion that even has some semblance of objectivity.

[QUOTE=RubenJay05;307315]With Paula, CT, Johnny not on, I don't think it will affect things that badly. We still have Wes, Sarah, Melinda, and Danny who most people will know along with Nany and Dustin due to the fact that Las Vegas 2 was undoubtedly the most popular season in a very long time. I think if a lot of people watch St. Thomas, those cast members will bring a big draw along with those of us that are dying to watch drama unfold with [B]Zach, Frank, Ashley, and Sam[/B].[/QUOTE] Lmao, I don't know why A) Sam who is friends with all three would be in the drama, B) Ashley isn't dramatic when people would yell at her, she didn't have the slightest care, C) I am interested however in watching Frank and Zach fly of the handle.

[QUOTE=Npresh24;307320]Lmao , I don't know why A( Sam who is freinds with all three would be in the drama B( Ashley isn't dramatic when people would yell at her she didn't have the slightest care C( I am interested however in watching Frank and Zach fly of the handle[/QUOTE] Contrary to popular opinion, I am really stoked about seeing Zach and Frank because I cannot wait to see the dynamic between Zach and Frank. I think this team will fall apart until Frank or Zach gets eliminated due to too much infighting.

[url=http://vevmo.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=13785][img]http://vevmo.com/imagehosting/55434fcf3a4e85738.jpg[/img][/url] Seemingly a harbour town....guess we will have our fair share of water(over-water) challenges this season too.. ;)

Flag on the boat in the background looks like it could be from Turkey or Tunisia.

[QUOTE=RubenJay05;307315]With Paula, CT, Johnny not on, I don't think it will affect things that badly. We still have Wes, Sarah, Melinda, and Danny who most people will know along with Nany and Dustin due to the fact that Las Vegas 2 was undoubtedly the most popular season in a very long time. I think if a lot of people watch St. Thomas, those cast members will bring a big draw along with those of us that are dying to watch drama unfold with Zach, Frank, Ashley, and Sam.[/QUOTE] By dying to see SD drama, do you mean people will literally die if they have to sit through Frank and Sam's whine fest again?

I was too quick to cross Istanbul off the flight list I guess. The producers of the Challenge are old. Surely they have seen [I]Midnight Express[/I]. WTF were they thinking? (but it explains why they sent in the more disposable of their cast pool I guess LOL)

[QUOTE=FishHooks;307347]I was too quick to cross Istanbul off the flight list I guess. The producers of the Challenge are old. Surely they have seen [I]Midnight Express[/I]. WTF were they thinking? ([B]but it explains why they sent in the more disposable of their cast pool I guess LOL[/B])[/QUOTE] Hahahahaha! That made my morning. They should go to the city of Troy for their final challenge..

[QUOTE=Bacchus;307181]Not exactly...[/QUOTE] This and what molds has mentioned about the DC cast makes me wonder if they could possibly be going. Maybe there could be some sort of twist that a team has to battle to keep their spot or DC could replace them? I realize that's a long shot but it's got me pondering, or even if not DC another season...

**** this! I came back home from Turkey 3 weeks ago! No wonder they chose this country. Turkey is one of the cheapest place for holidays in Europe. Almost everyone from my class at least once been in Turkey for holidays. Financially this is a very good place.

[QUOTE=bkes216;307364]This and what molds has mentioned about the DC cast makes me wonder if they could possibly be going. Maybe there could be some sort of twist that a team has to battle to keep their spot or DC could replace them? I realize that's a long shot but it's got me pondering, or even if not DC another season...[/QUOTE] That would be a great way to create an extra week--Make the first losing team battle a Freshmeat team. Winner stays. It would also add to the drama of a FM team possibly representing against an entire RW field in the Battle of the Seasons/Series. I like the idea (a lot). Since they are in Turkey, I expect to see a traditional oil wrestling match before this Challenge is over. That should be HILARIOUS and cause a few dramatic soft-tissue injuries to boot.

[QUOTE=FishHooks;307366]Since they are in Turkey, I expect to see a traditional oil wrestling match before this Challenge is over. That should be HILARIOUS and cause a few dramatic soft-tissue injuries to boot.[/QUOTE] I think some of the guys on this season may enjoy that a bit too much.

[QUOTE=mizwood;307365]**** this! I came back home from Turkey 3 weeks ago! No wonder they chose this country. Turkey is one of the cheapest place for holidays in Europe. Almost everyone from my class at least once been in Turkey for holidays. Financially this is a very good place.[/QUOTE] And you can do a lot of things in Turkey... Only problem I see here since I know a lot of Turkish people. Most of the clubs are very strict now and there are only a few that have a modern view of partying (which means alcohol etc.)... Interesting choice, but hopefully it will show how a modern Muslim works...

[QUOTE=GDInstall;307368]And you can do a lot of things in Turkey... Only problem I see here since I know a lot of turkisch people. Most of the clubs are very strict now and there only a few that have a modern view of partying (which means alcohol etc.)... Interesting choice, but hopefully it will show how a modern muslim works...[/QUOTE] That's very true. Turks are very annoying and intrusive so I hardly see them walking around the clubs, especially girls. But who knows.

It IS rather strange that tweetaholics Cara Maria and Brandon have both been absent from Twitter for 4 days now.

I'm trying to let the possibility of Cara being on not sour my opinion of the cast.

Molds can you just get this Fresh Meat rumor over with? Please!

It depends where they are in Turkey. This time of year most of the main coastal resorts are over run with western tourist so the cast will have no problem fitting in on their nights out.

[QUOTE=ILoveRW;307377]It depends where they are in Turkey. This time of year most of the main coastal resorts are over run with western tourist so[B] the cast will have no problem fitting in on their nights out[/B].[/QUOTE] Well except for maybe the camera guy, boom mic operator, and the field producer following them while a PA runs around frantically trying to get people to sign releases (probably written in English), they will probably fit right in.

[QUOTE=molds13;307379]Can you just be patient? Please![/QUOTE] Hehe, this is why I love you :D.