Episode 2
Episode 2
I know I'm a little behind here, so I'm going to try to catch up. I'm not really going to focus just on me this time, because there's less need for it and there are other thoughts and insights I'd like to share. If you want to see my apologia, look down a few posts.
1. The apology -- They showed it! I'm surprised.
2. The karaoke thing: If there's one thing I learned from the show, it's that I don't like karaoke. Josh and I were really nervous while waiting to get on... I think a few more minutes and we both would have had a heart attack. For the record, I hate the song Hot Blooded. I think it was weak that Brittany got singled out for thinking Hot Blooded was from the 80s... I think ALL of us thought that, she's just the one they caught on camera saying it. Some of the other geeks, as well as myself, were a little perturbed by the manner in which Tyson won -- the use of the Rubik's cube. I don't blame Tyson; if I could solve a Rubik's cube, I would have done it too. Besides, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have won anyways. I can't speak for the other guys, but afterwards, I just felt like my effort was wasted, that's all.
3. The speeches: Tristin tried her best. It wasn't her fault she lost. Truth is, Cher came out and blew everyone away. She spoke eloquently and gave a great speech. In fact, I think Cher would have done better than most of us geeks. I think Tristin could have came out in her bra and panties while throwing bricks of hundred dollar bills at the audience and she still would have lost. I'm glad Tristin decided to be silly and have fun with it. The girls speeches were edited to make them look worse. A lot of the girls made some good points that were cut out. The guys were allowed to ask the girls questions, but that didn't make it to TV. I was a little upset, cause Brandon asked this hilarious question, and the whole audience erupted in laughter, but it got cut. I can't remember his exact words, or if he'd want me to mention it, so I'll keep mum.
4. The toga party: I did go to the toga party, but not til later. You can see me in Amanda and Brandon's exit video, if you look closely. I didn't do the walk-off. In case anyone was wondering why the walk off was done, it was a homage to Zoolander. I didn't do it because I was studying like crazy for the elimination room. I did get down there later, and we all just chilled. I think Tristin asked me to take a break and go hang out with the others. Are you seeing a pattern here? Tristin gives me some social advice, and I listen... well at least some of the time.
5. I'd like to say, first off, that I didn't choose for Brandon and Amanda to go to elimination with Tristin and me. People make it seem like I went out of my way to eliminate them. I didn't. It just worked out that way. The elimination was super intense. We started the match 0 and 2... and I was pretty much thinking we were going to be gone. I was a little upset at myself, because Tristin and I had went over ALL the other bills except the 10 spot. This might be a good time to point out that if you don't know a question, you are still required to answer. Tristin didn't actually think that Thomas Jefferson was on the ten dollar bill, but she had to say something.
Well, that's all I can think of right now. Ep 3 coming soon.
posted by Chris the Geek @ 5:40 PM
6 Comments:
I guess the lesson for future geeks on how to win a performance type challenge is to distract the judges from what you were actually supposed to be accomplishing. Richard won the dance challenge in season one by acting stupid and not making a real effort. Then Tyson wins the karaoke challenge by doing his rubik's cube thing. I noticed, however, the girls were judged more by their actual performances. (By the way, who did the judging? I don't remember it being said on the show.)
Going over some of your points...
1. Was everyone very cold to your apology as it was shown on tv? I doubt it, but had to ask from your perspective.
2. The karaoke thing... dude, not like I'd be any good at it, but Tyson's was the only one that stood out BECAUSE of the rubix cube. all the other performances were kinda blah.
3. The speeches were too edited. It seems like Cher is too smart to be a "beauty" for that show.
4. Honestly though, a choice between truth or dare or a runoff with a bunch of dudes? always pick truth or dare. :)
The fact that the geeks impersonated Zoolander makes me incredibley happy...you are all my unofficial heros for the day. Too bad no one pulled out their underewear...especially you, Chris. :(
domonas: 1. well, some were cold to the apology, but some were like, "eh, don't worry about it." 2. i can't speak for the other guys, cause i didn't see their full performance, but mine wasn't anything particularly great.
3. cher is really smart
4. i was too busy studying, and I kinda respect the guys for not doing truth or dare.
jodi:
I think america saw enough of me in the first episode... no need to see me sans underwear.
I understand why they had everyone sign the same song so that everyone was even, but if you had your choice of song to sing that you felt more comfortable with.
I have only done Karaoke once and that was to Warren Zevon's "Werewolves of London" After I finished you could have heard a pin drop for the first few seconds when I finished. The problem is people aren't accustomed to seeing their fellow humans howl.
actually, i think the problem is that most people can't sing well, myself included. but the whole point of karaoke is to have fun with it.
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