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

I'm not sure how relevant this is since we know Laura's already home, but the fact that she threw a standing tuck on grass after drinking in tonight's episode indicates that she might have more ability athletically than some people were thinking. This is my first post, by the way, so don't eat me alive if I posted anything incorrectly :)

[QUOTE=npcheer10;311077]I'm not sure how relevant this is since we know Laura's already home, but the fact that she threw a standing tuck on grass after drinking in tonight's episode indicates that she might have more ability athletically than some people were thinking. This is my first post, by the way, so don't eat me alive if I posted anything incorrectly :)[/QUOTE] I'll resist the temptation to munch on your words. :) Seriously, though, welcome to Vevmo! Some part of the early commentary regarding Laura's ability (which of course no one knew) was also within the general challenge context that unknown cast members have normally been the first to be targeted by the other cast simply because they have no track record. For many cast members (and maybe fans, too), the unknown cast are unacceptable risks in almost anyone's strategy development. Cast members like LeRoy and Mike are rare in their instant connection with and acceptance by older cast members.

[QUOTE=V1man;311079]I'll resist the temptation to munch on your words. :) Seriously, though, welcome to Vevmo! Some part of the early commentary regarding Laura's ability (which of course no one knew) was also within the general challenge context that unknown cast members have normally been the first to be targeted by the other cast simply because they have no track record. For many cast members (and maybe fans, too), the unknown cast are unacceptable risks in almost anyone's strategy development. [B]Cast members like LeRoy and Mike are rare in their instant connection with and acceptance by older cast members.[/B][/QUOTE] Well they also fell into a good situation with Tweedledee and Tweedledum screwing up all the time. Though this time around, half the cast is new so who knows what's going on with "rookie" stuff.

[QUOTE=Nightwolf;311081]Well they also fell into a good situation with Tweedledee and Tweedledum screwing up all the time. Though this time around, half the cast is new so who knows what's going on with "rookie" stuff.[/QUOTE] In the absence of some past challenge "masterminds," a pre-show rookies alliance could make all the difference.

I'm still not 100% convinced there are missing eliminations. Unless people were kicked off for fighting or quitting or other reasons outside of actual eliminations, I find it hard to picture so many eliminations going down. On another note, Nany is ferociously following people on Twitter, very strange in regards to the "ban" but like suggested, maybe they gave castmembers varying lift dates.

[QUOTE=Morris1721;311085][B]I'm still not 100% convinced there are missing eliminations. [/B]Unless people were kicked off for fighting or quitting or other reasons outside of actual eliminations, I find it hard to picture so many eliminations going down. On another note, Nany is ferociously following people on Twitter, very strange in regards to the "ban" but like suggested, maybe they gave castmembers varying lift dates.[/QUOTE] I am. As for the other, perhaps the "ban" didn't say you couldn't even use your accounts but just couldn't post to social media and the lawyers didn't think about activity reporting other than posting when they drafted that revision to the contract up if the ban actually exists.

So it's at least safe to say that everybody listed on the official elimination list did NOT make the finals, correct? It's really just a matter of if there are actually more people eliminated that can't be confirmed yet? I only ask because the timeline of this challenge is throwing me way off haha.

[QUOTE]So it's at least safe to say that everybody listed on the official elimination list did NOT make the finals, correct?[/QUOTE] Yes [QUOTE]It's really just a matter of if there are actually more people eliminated that can't be confirmed yet?[/QUOTE] Yes [QUOTE]I only ask because the timeline of this challenge is throwing me way off haha.[/QUOTE] I'm certain that molds13 is struggling with the same timeline issues.

Where was that picture of TJ taken?

[URL="http://vevmo.com/f266/the-challenge-summer-2012-spoilers-6942/index2.html#post311095"]http://vevmo.com/f266/the-challenge-summer-2012-spoilers-6942/index2.html#post311095[/URL] Initially, I would have guessed Morocco, but that is unlikely based on the position of the sun and the time the pic was posted. It's clear they have moved from their previous location in Turkey. A free sandwich meal for two at Subway, on me, to the first person to confirm the location molds13 is not yet ready to reveal. Sleuthers, get to work!

I would guess Egypt or Greece

My guess would be Egypt.

[QUOTE=VCR14;311103]I would guess Egypt or Greece[/QUOTE] You only get one guess. Which is it?

Greece ;-)

My initial thought on seeing the picture was somewhere in North Africa. I have to do some research before I take my guess as to what country though.

[QUOTE=VCR14;311108]Greece ;-)[/QUOTE] Aren't they having problems in Greece? I doubt they would go there.

if you look at the picture it look like an Oasis. And Egypt has a few of them. I could be totally wrong though.

I too thought it was either Egypt or Greece but who knows

I think they are in Qatar now.

Skeleton Coast along Namibia maybe

[QUOTE=FishHooks;311115]Skeleton Coast along Namibia maybe[/QUOTE] Pictures look almost identical...You may be right.

[QUOTE=VCR14;311117]Pictures look almost identical...You may be right.[/QUOTE] Ha ha. You probably don't want to climb out on any limb I am perched on (taking into consideration I am now officially Frank's Numero Uno Fan)

[QUOTE=FishHooks;311118]Ha ha. You probably don't want to climb out on any limb I am perched on (taking into consideration I am now officially Frank's Numero Uno Fan)[/QUOTE] Oh no you just made me realize that as far as we know, Frank is in the finals. God help us.

[QUOTE=mph922;311120]Oh no you just made me realize that as far as we know, Frank is in the finals. God help us.[/QUOTE] I am pretty sure there is a quote in [I]Revelations[/I] about this exact scenario that involves a white horse and somebody in particular sitting on it....

[QUOTE=FishHooks;311118]Ha ha. You probably don't want to climb out on any limb I am perched on (taking into consideration I am now officially Frank's Numero Uno Fan)[/QUOTE] And perhaps his only fan?

[QUOTE=V1man;311131]And perhaps his only fan?[/QUOTE] Nope, don't think so.... :wink:

[QUOTE=V1man;311131]And perhaps his only fan?[/QUOTE] If by fan you mean someone who does a little of this :puke: at the thought of him, then yes, I am definitely his #1 Super Fan. Now I just need someone else to make Bacchus mad so I can go back to being just an unstable person status :)

If that is what "fan" means, can I be his second biggest fan?