The Challenge: Free Agents - The $350,000 Pyramid

Devyn tweeted that Zach is gonna act like this with all the girls. Haha can't wait to see that because him and Devyn gave me a good laugh.

Hey, first time posting here after spectating this forum for quite some time. I felt that this episode went by pretty quickly for me, and unfortunately I can't rewatch it until MTV fixes their site. Anyways, I wasn't surprised that there was going to be another elimination. I mean, 8 individuals going through a final would be quite a lot to capture. I just wish everyone participated in the pyramid puzzle elimination, and the last place person would be eliminated as if it was a challenge instead. (or a 4-way elimination?) I also wouldn't have mind seeing it in the pool of eliminations this season,[I] maybe[/I] instead of Oppenheimer. I feel that the eliminations should reflect on what is to come in the competition, and puzzles are usually a staple in missions/finals. As long as they are entertaining to watch though. As for the final, I'm not really a fan of the pairs, but I guess they were trying to make this a true free agent final, with being on different teams and going solo. I do wonder if Zach and Devyn falling out of their kayak will result in some sort of time penalty, or if they just go back on their kayak and continue from there. Lastly, since the season is almost over, I'd like to evaluate a bit on it. I will say that this season was great to watch unspoiled. The suspense and surprises, which is one of the reasons why I watch The Challenge, from both the competiton and the draw was great, although I wish the draw would have included all losing players. I also felt that the drama and interaction was a bit lackluster, at least in the first half of the season. Not sure how exciting this final is going to be, since it's pretty predictable who is going to win(at least on the female side)... I'm just looking forward to the reunion.

[QUOTE=JayTee;423384]Another delusional post by you. I don't see how watching Devyn gas out in a final is more entertaining than watching Theresa and Laurel fight for every inch to get to that finish line. Laurel literally has no competition. And even though we've seen Bananas VS CT in an elimination that does not mean another physical elimination with those 2 would in any way be "boring". Fans want a real rematch, not some ****** puzzles for the last elimination between 2 juggernauts.[/QUOTE] How the **** am I being delusional? Because I don't see the value in watching Backpack Vs CT in a physical elimination for the umptenth time? Because I don't see the problem with Devyn making the Final challenge? Maybe YOU want to see the Backpack/CT get physical again but not everyone does and maybe YOU don't want to see Devyn in the final but you know what? some people do or don't care one way or the other. And despite you not being the only one that doesn't make what I say wrong at all. You know what's really delusional people here thinking that they're the only fans and that what THEY want to see is what ALL the fans of this show want to see THAT is delusional in my eyes.

[QUOTE=JL81790;423332][QUOTE]It says that production felt that she, without a minute of TV time, would be more valuable to the franchise than certain people that they filmed non-stop for fourth months yet were unable to be impactful despite only have 6/7 other people to deal with rather than 25+ on the challenge. Fresh Meat are essentially an admission my BMP that at least 25% of casting choices per season were mistakes. I don't know... I'd rather be someone who gets told "whoa we really whiffed on not picking you the first time, come do the next 7 shows" than someone who gets told "whoa, we probably shouldn't have gone with you to begin with, best of luck with your life, enjoy the memories".[/QUOTE] If she were that valuable to the franchise then she should've been put on The Real World. And I find it hard to believe that all the Fresh Meat were better casting choices than The people they put on THe Real World. Are you gonna sit here and tell me that Brandon, Luke, Noor, Ryan, Mandi,Diem, Evan, Kenny, Eric, Evelyn,Casey,and Theresa are better casting choices than half the people they cast for The Real World? Please. THAT is a Joke. If anyone were casting mistake it was The Fresh Meat and Camilla.

[QUOTE=Debut Album;423455][QUOTE=JL81790;423332] If she were that valuable to the franchise then she should've been put on The Real World. And I find it hard to believe that all the Fresh Meat were better casting choices than The people they put on THe Real World. Are you gonna sit here and tell me that Brandon, Luke, Noor, Ryan, Mandi,Diem, Evan, Kenny, Eric, Evelyn,Casey,and Theresa are better casting choices than half the people they cast for The Real World? Please. THAT is a Joke. If anyone were casting mistake it was The Fresh Meat and Camilla.[/QUOTE] Kenny was supposed to be on Real World Austin but got switched out at the last minute so

[QUOTE=Nightwolf;423465] Kenny was supposed to be on Real World Austin but got switched out at the last minute so[/QUOTE] Yeah Adam King said in an interview that once it gets down to the final cuts it's basically throwing darts at a dart board for who gets to the last 7/8. But yeah...I'd definitely bet that after seeing him on his first few challenges production said "Y'know what...we were totally right in taking Jose on RW: Key West, over Evan. We really knocked it out of the park on that move. But even though Jose is a gold mine, we're going to keep bringing Evan back over that guy, whose main storyline was 'Jose is really quiet'". Definitely.

Anyone else find it hilarious when Zach and Devyn's boat tipped over? I like both of them but its kind of funny to see everyone **** their pants over being partnered with Devyn and then in fact, the worst thing possible happens and they just get completely destroyed in that first stage. I mean they got obliterated LOL. It made me laugh really hard.

[QUOTE=JEKFAN;423440]Heather Marter @heathermarter · 1h No no no no, no. No matter how many times you call. No. Yup calls are def going out.[/QUOTE] I think Emily got a call too, a few days ago she posted something on FB or Twitter, I'm not sure yet about how CrossFit games have replaced her Challenges fix.

The puzzle elimination would have been better if it was a 4 way with the last place getting eliminated.

[QUOTE=melm3;423482]The puzzle elimination would have been better if it was a 4 way with the last place getting eliminated.[/QUOTE] Yea I truly wonder why they didn't all have to do the puzzle and if they didn't want to build 2 more of those platforms, than just do heats and time it and the worst time goes home for each gender. If they are going to skip the mission, no one of the 4 deserved to be there more than the others so it makes no sense to do a random draw and have arguably the 4 most deserving go in against each other(nany is close to most on women's as well) The logic makes no sense how they did it. At least have a mission to earn your spot. If all 4 did the puzzle, imo Zach or Reilly would have lost, and for the women i'd say Nany probably would have lost the puzzle not sure about Devyn's puzzle skills. I am sure they thought Chile was cool and all, but i'd be like you brought me here for a freaking puzzle and than I have to go home?

[QUOTE=Debut Album;423455][QUOTE=JL81790;423332] If she were that valuable to the franchise then she should've been put on The Real World. And I find it hard to believe that all the Fresh Meat were better casting choices than The people they put on THe Real World. Are you gonna sit here and tell me that Brandon, Luke, Noor, Ryan, Mandi,Diem, Evan, Kenny, Eric, Evelyn,Casey,and Theresa are better casting choices than half the people they cast for The Real World? Please. THAT is a Joke. If anyone were casting mistake it was The Fresh Meat and Camilla.[/QUOTE] I don't understand that logic. What they see from potential cast members pales in comparison to what they actually get on the shows. You are operating under the assumption that the process is fool proof and that the producers don't make any mistakes.

Devyn is literally a waste of space. She is absolutely worthless.

[QUOTE=MTV Junky;423487][QUOTE=Debut Album;423455] I don't understand that logic. What they see from potential cast members pales in comparison to what they actually get on the shows. [B]You are operating under the assumption that the process is fool proof and that the producers don't make any mistakes.[/B][/QUOTE] Obviously they do. Otherwise The Fresh Meat/Camilla would've never happened.

Cara Maria can be annoying at times, but she is so stunningly beautiful that I don't even care if she plays the victim. In the words of Ace on Inferno 3: "people say all kinds of stuff about her, but I would not hear it in my eyes."

[QUOTE=toenails;423508]Cara Maria can be annoying at times, but she is so stunningly beautiful that I don't even care if she plays the victim. In the words of Ace on Inferno 3: "people say all kinds of stuff about her, but I would not hear it in my eyes."[/QUOTE] Amen.

I'm usually not a supporter of random conspiracy theories but after watching last nights episode the only think going through my mind is that the Cara-Laurel fight was just a really bad bad set up by the production! Just making some drama so the show would be more watched. I know it's stupid but somehow I can't get rid of that thought! Either way it was a thrilling ep! The elimination between Laurel & Theresa was quite intense, loved it. The weird thing is that Nany, dEvyn, Johnny & Zach were drawing cards first and all were blanks, some bad *** luck. I'm a huge fan of this format, Free Agents, I would only play it like this it just works. Shame Frank & Jordan exited early would be quite interesting if they stayed.

For as much as I detested Frank on Seasons and Rivals 2 (and I [I]really[/I] mean detest) I actually really missed him season. And yeah I'd have liked to swap Dustin and Jordan leaving early for Preston and Johnny R. respectively.

[QUOTE=LHarkins;423560]For as much as I detested Frank on Seasons and Rivals 2 (and I [I]really[/I] mean detest) I actually really missed him season. And yeah I'd have liked to swap Dustin and Jordan leaving early for Preston and Johnny R. respectively.[/QUOTE] I agree, I really enjoyed Frank this season, he had a different attitude and was much more tolerable than in the past. I'm actually a bit sad that he's done.

[QUOTE=LurkerNoMore;423564]I agree, I really enjoyed Frank this season, he had a different attitude and was much more tolerable than in the past. I'm actually a bit sad that he's done.[/QUOTE] Same. If they ever were going to do old school v. new school I really thought he would have been one of few key players for the newbies

I know this is off topic but does Landon get asked to do the challenge anymore? And since cara Maria hasn't gotten a phone call yet do you think it's going to be exes 2 or another pairs challenge that she doesn't fit into?

[QUOTE=Xojackiexo;423571]I know this is off topic but does Landon get asked to do the challenge anymore? And since cara Maria hasn't gotten a phone call yet do you think it's going to be exes 2 or another pairs challenge that she doesn't fit into?[/QUOTE] Landon got an availability call for Free Agents, but turned it down.

[QUOTE=Youssarian;423573]Landon got an availability call for Free Agents, but turned it down.[/QUOTE] This upsets me a great deal. I love Landon.

Right? Landon would of killed it.

Landon is one of the best. I wish he would come back for a Duel 3.

Landon is good. I would say Landon and CT are in the same level when it comes to competition.

Thanks and I really wish Landon would have he would kill this challenge and final hopefully he says yes to joining the next challenge and devyn said she wants to get into hosting tv shows on the after buzz show so maybe she's going to take a break from challenges.

If they didn't show that CT is their favorite, they sure did tonight. They only showed 1 clip of CT vs. Johnny and it was the one from Cutthroat. I mean if youre gonna show clips or their history why show 1? They could of shown Rivals 1(mostly) since it was pratically the same situation (last elimination), Exes, Rivals 2.

Well if it was Rivals, they'd have been showing Adam failing on CT's behalf which proves nothing, but yeah Johnny passing CT on the mountain could have made for a more fair portrayal

[QUOTE=hannamez8;423595]If they didn't show that CT is their favorite, they sure did tonight. They only showed 1 clip of CT vs. Johnny and it was the one from Cutthroat. I mean if youre gonna show clips or their history why show 1? They could of shown Rivals 1(mostly) since it was pratically the same situation (last elimination), Exes, Rivals 2.[/QUOTE] I think it's just because that image of CT carrying his very own Johnny Bananas backpack is one of the most shocking moments in Challenge history, and it's basically seared into everyone's brains. Lol