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Episode 2 in the Jungle.

(Sorry, no descriptions here.)

[LAWobbler]

Another episode hogged by Speidi ... ughhh!

What was up with Janice D this episode? She was like a starved, silicon lipped “Jabba the Hutt” holding court from her bunk spouting out alien nonsense with Sanjaya in chains at her side.

Thank you Janice D Hutt.

I was also waiting for Heidi to start huffing her hair spray like my all time favorite Intervention gal did with the keyboard cleaner. Speidi would immediately jet to L.A. for Dr. Drew’s Celebrity Rehab with another Baldwin brother for their baptism needs.

As Speidi would say, thank you Jesus.

[Snark Shark]

The suck continues. But secure in my lack of affecting the ratings (no Nielson stooge am I) I "watched" while cooking a late dinner, reading my email, taking a piss, reading a book for a while, and other such multitasking. And you know what? It really DID take that little of my attention. I'll snark on it while we have it, but will still feel even better if it crashes and burns and teaches NBC their much needed lesson.

Even amongst the rubble, there are always gems though, even if much of it is unintentional.

Some, like Heidi comparing herself to Mother Teresa is of course NOT unintentional. Hate her or hate her a LOT (nobody really "loves" her), it IS clever to draw attention to yourself as a "villain" by invoking that comparison.

Compare it to Stephen Baldwin talking about how Jesus makes him "charismatic". See? That's UNINTENTIONAL comedy. There's a difference. Stephen doesn't realize how ridiculous that is, whereas be honest... Heidi DOES realize she's five million steps away from Mother Teresa, even if its part of the shtick to never admit it.

Other statements like that pepper the Stupid Prats conversations. "We don't care about the team... we just want food for us". Newsflash. NOBODY is that unaware of the effect of saying that, so its of course intentional. How could you doubt? Or whatever that crap was about Jesus helping Heidi do something with Miley Cyrus. Same there.

Other comedy:

*Saving Patti. Well duh. Certainly the producers knew this would happen. How else was she EVER going to stay once the Stupid Prats were gone? She's the most hated by America by default.
* Baldwin: "Are we still on live? Are we still live? Are we still live?" And then it sounded like someone lied to him and said they weren't.
* The English chick not even bothering to ditch her "Cheerios" and the celebrities referred to as "On" a phone number (a figure of speech NO American uses I think). I don't blame her in the least. I just laugh that the producers really don't give a crap. Let her sound exotic! All it can do is HELP this crapfest.

[Stinger97]

So, good move on the part of the men to choose Patti as the one to save. If I had to guess, she would have been the one to go had it been left up to the audience. With Patti out of the voting, it puts more dangerous (see: likable) contestants in danger like Angela and Frances. That said, I have a feeling we're going to be seeing Torrie going home on Thursday. She's probably the least known celebrity there, and people are going to want to keep around the comedy duo (who have been nothing but funny and endearing) and Janice (who people are probably hoping will soon bring the crazy).

Heidi and Spencer proclaiming that they were too rich and too famous to be stuck in the jungle with the rest of the celebrities was, once again, obnoxious. Their schtick just got so tiring. I said last night that I was going to miss them if they left, but I'm convinced that had they stayed, they'd have done this every episode. And that would have just been redundant. It's probably better that the two of them left when they did, though I would have liked to have seen if Heidi would have been the one to go home or if America would have went another way. Ah well. I'm not looking forward to Holly Montag joining the show in her sister's place.

I'm positive I missed something but, what exactly did Sanjaya win for being the last person in the Trauma Tank?

[casey22]

Janice is going to step up next week and be the bitch we all know and love. Yes! I know her brand of crazy is real. heh. I wish Pattie hadn't been saved. It's not that I hate her but I like everyone else better. They will keep Janice cause she is loony and the wrestler cause she is hot. Goodbye one part of Frangela!

[Snark Shark]

contestants in danger like Angela and Frances. That said, I have a feeling we're going to be seeing Torrie going home on Thursday. She's probably the least known celebrity there, and people are going to want to keep around the comedy duo (who have been nothing but funny and endearing) and Janice (who people are probably hoping will soon bring the crazy).

Hard to call what Joe America does, since I can't even contemplate ANYONE caring enough to even vote at all. Since this is "voting to keep", it can go a lot of ways even if people DO bother though.

Janice - Sure people HATE her, but again, this isn't voting to boot. Ergo, her haters can only influence things by voting for other people, and its defused among the many others. And there are enthusiastic people who LOVE Janice and who could powervote.

Tori - Yeah, she's likely screwed.

But...

Frangela - Here's why they are in big trouble--there are two of them. In other words, they might split each other's votes. Even if fans get multiple votes this applies, because lets say you get 8 votes. Janice fans might vote all 8 times for her, whereas Frangela fans can only give 4 to each. Obviously though the one on Hannah Montana has a HUGE advantage. But I wonder if one of them goes, if the other might walk.

[Bigwheels1971]

Now that Assholes Squared are gone, I have 2 questions:

1. Are they getting replaced?

2. In light of their actions, why does there need to be a public vote this week?

[JohnR]

The fact that this is on instead of the Stanley Cup Finals says a lot about Hockey Night in America.

[cmh1981]

I hate reality tv, but this draws my interest and I hate myself for it.

My two cents.......Sanjaya, put a frackin shirt on, you look sickly w/o one.

eta: I'm going to have to agree w/you the boxer. I think NBC paid these two famewhores to appear in the first two episodes then exit in order to just get viewers hooked. These two jokes are lazy and selfish, so I can't see them doing any real physical work or contributing to this show.

Just a question, does anyone else see Pratt charged w/assault against his wife in less than 2 years? He seems to have a temper to go along w/that ego, and I give it a matter of months, if not currently, that he snaps and slaps her.

So why do they need to vote a female member out since Heidi volunteered to leave the show. It doesn't make any sense. They should just say all the women are safe for the first vote and move on.

Edited by cmh1981, Jun 2, 2009 @ 9:36 PM.

[the boxer]

I'm going grassy knoll here. I think Speidi's early exit after only two episodes is because that's all they were contracted to do. ( Like Gene Simmons' early out on Celebrity Apprentice last season ). I think the Pratt's job was to get people to turn in and TPTB hope the other castmembers will be likeable ( or not ) enough to keep viewers coming back. JMO.

[Snark Shark]

Possibly. That's essentially only a few shades away from the idea that it might be Spiedi's own idea--to come on the show just long enough to generate a nice "press cycle" and then go back to their normal methods of pretending to be important.

No matter what, I think we all agree everything we saw was fake. The only issue is who "authored" it.

[scootman]

I'm starting a "Save The Hot Wrestler" campaign. Who's with me?

Frangela isn't voted on as a team, right? I actually think the Frangela member who isn't on Hannah Montana is in deep trouble.

And are we sure Sanjaya is a dude? I just want it checked out before the vote.

[Snark Shark]

Frangela isn't voted on as a team, right? I actually think the Frangela member who isn't on Hannah Montana is in deep trouble.

Separate phone numbers.
If you give a crap...

Per: http://www.nbc.com/i...te/elimination/


Angela V. Shelton
1-877-5-KEEP-01
1-877-553-3701


Frances Callier
1-877-5-KEEP-02
1-877-553-3702


Janice Dickinson
1-877-5-KEEP-04
1-877-553-3704


Torrie Wilson
1-877-5-KEEP-11
1-877-553-3711


But who wants to spend 50 cents, or whatver they actually charge, on THIS crap?

Or you can vote online. But that requires registering at NBC.com, which frankly is FAR too much trouble.

[biakbiak]

1. Are they getting replaced?

Yes by Daniel Baldwin and apparently Heidi's sister who's name I can't even remember.

[bagatelle1]

I wish Pattie hadn't been saved. It's not that I hate her but I like everyone else better.

Now that they let Pattie give her little speech, she's boring and doesn't say anything of interest. I was hoping she would leave.

Why are there no bugs flying around the hosts? They are standing in the dark surrounded by bright lights and yet, nothing is buzzing around. How do they do that? There aren't many bugs around the 'celebrities' either. I guess the camp is on a high platform as someone suggested.

[LonePirate]

The Pratholes didn't spend enough time in that dark shack with nature's critters. I'm sure none of them were truly dangerous but I kept hoping one of the spiders was venomous or one of the mice had rabies and they decided to bite one of those famewhores. The next time I see them on my television outside of The Soup, they had both better be in caskets.

[Stinger97]

But who wants to spend 50 cents, or whatver they actually charge, on THIS crap?

According to the website, the calls are toll-free. You can vote 3 times by phone, 10 online. The only thing that sucks about voting online is that, after each vote, you must again input your name, telephone number, and age because you can vote again. I only voted 4 times: twice for Angela, twice for Frances. I figure I'll let Janice fend for herself. And please don't judge me for voting in the first place. :(

1. Are they getting replaced?

Yes by Daniel Baldwin and apparently Heidi's sister who's name I can't even remember.

Holly Montag is apparently taking Heidi's place. I'm assuming Holly has appeared on The Hills before or something, but I've never heard of her before now.

[Stacey Lou]

The charismatic movement Baldwin referred to means they believe in speaking in tongues.

He sure has flabby arms.

[bagatelle1]

They turned the lights on for a few seconds when Spencer was in the bug shack, but Heidi said it was pitch black and she couldn't see anything. Was that a mistake?

Edited by bagatelle1, Jun 2, 2009 @ 9:32 PM.

[ordinaryangel]

He sure has flabby arms.

Doesn't he? I was surprised by how doughy Baldwin was. And should he be baptizing people in a lake? I know he did that in a country music video, but that was a music video. Ye Gods.

I'm totally ashamed of myself for watching this, but I admit, there should have been a drinking game for these last two shows: Drink every time Heidi or Spencer says something that can be easily mocked on 'The Soup'. I think I would have been trashed by the first five minutes, but I can't wait to see what Joel says this week. Seriously, Heidi and Spencer should be the poster children for the "Anti-Marriage" campaign. Sanctity of marriage my ass, with these two jokes representing it.

Janice's face: YIKES.

If I cared, I'd keep both of Frangelina. I've always loved those two on all the VH1 shows they comment on.

Also, I like Lou Diamond Phillips. He's calm and laid-back. Is his career in such bad shape he needs to be on this?

Edited by ordinaryangel, Jun 2, 2009 @ 9:48 PM.

[scootman]

Also, I like Lou Diamond Phillips. He's calm and laid-back. Is his career in such bad shape he needs to be on this?

I'm surprised too. I know he's not A List, but I did see a first-run Sci Fi Channel movie he starred in just a few weeks ago. Again, not exactly top of the line, but the man is a working actor. What's the last thing Steven Baldwin was in?

And again, please help me save the cute wrestler.

[Cizmad]

The youngest Baldwin could have done a great deal to rise in my esteem if, under the guise of a baptism, he had stealth-drowned Spencer Pratt.

Frangela not going to the craptism? I love them so much. Please, America, save them.

[Zunnieflower]

Why are there no bugs flying around the hosts? They are standing in the dark surrounded by bright lights and yet, nothing is buzzing around. How do they do that? There aren't many bugs around the 'celebrities' either. I guess the camp is on a high platform as someone suggested.

This isn't very scientific, but when I was in Costa Rica, there were definitely a lot of bugs in the residential area, but I don't remember being bothered by them in the jungle.

[Pepper the Cat]

I only watched cause I'm sick and there was nothing else on.
Out of all these people, I've only heard of Stephen Baldwin and can't stand him.
Who the heck are The Pratts? Are they really that famous and I'm just out of it?
What the heck was Heidi constantly spraying all over her hair? At the rate she was going, she will use up a can of spray a day.
Getting voted out of there is a bad thing? When they say "save a celebrity" I think - save them by getting them OUT of there!

And my final question - sorry, don't know if its cause I'm just stupid or my fever is interferring with my understanding of the show.
If this is a "life" show ie - they are actaully down there right now, how can we be getting previews of tomorrow's show?

[Stinger97]

Frangela not going to the craptism? I love them so much. Please, America, save them.

I was also more than a little impressed with Janice saying that Stephen wasn't an ordained minister and so he couldn't actually perform Spencer's baptism. And even though she ended up caving because Spencer was all whiny about his feelings being hurt, at least she attempted to shut down he and Stephen's weird, pushy form of practicing religion. I have no problem with people being religious but, Spencer, Heidi, and Stephen take it to this ridiculous place. God doesn't care that you have bug bites, Heidi, or that you hate Torrie, Spencer. Shut up.

And again, please help me save the cute wrestler.

I like Torrie. She seems to be a nice enough person and she's not caused any real drama. And that's also what's going to work against her, I think. She's not really all that notable and so people aren't going to care enough to save her. She hasn't done much in the last two episodes, except use Heidi's dry shampoo and look good. Blah.

They turned the lights on for a few seconds when Spencer was in the bug shack, but Heidi said it was pitch black and she couldn't see anything. Was that a mistake?

I wasn't sure. It seemed to me that the producers were banking on more eager contestants competing in the food trial. The celebrity was supposed to enter the room, the light was supposed to go out, and then the contestant was supposed to face their fear and feel around the room for the wooden stars placed amongst the snakes, rats, roaches, etc. Unfortunately for the producers, though, Spencer and Heidi were too afraid to feel around the room and just stood there. The light probably did flicker off and on for both Spencer and Heidi, but we only saw it happen twice for Spencer. I don't think it was a mistake, just the editing.

Edited by Stinger97, Jun 2, 2009 @ 10:46 PM.

[reggiejax]

With Patti Blagojevich being saved by the Blue team, I am almost positive that Torrie Wilson will be getting the boot. Janice Dickinson was built for shows like this and Frangela are the only people on this show who are entertaining, in the positive form of the word. I imagine they are safe. Which is bad news for Torrie.

And if Torrie goes, so do I. There isn't much to recommend on this show and Torrie is the only piece of eye candy I am interested in.

As for Speidi, all I have to say is that their appearance on this show was tiring as their "plan" seemed to be changing directions every few minutes. One minute they are leaving, the next they are going. One minute they are playing everybody in order to win, the next they can't be bothered because they are too rich and famous to be here. One minute Spencer is in revenge mode the next he is apologizing and embracing the Lord.

It was all just confusing. None of it lasted long enough to make an impression and quite early on I just wished they would just go already. And thankfully they have.

[Mulva]

This was even worse than I expected. I am going out on a limb to say this is the worst reality show ever -- even worse than the crapfest that was "Real Beauty," or "True Beauty," or whatever that Ashton/Tyra shit sandwich was called. And I am ashamed to say I watched every episode. I will not repeat that mistake.

Although seeing Janice, even briefly, actually made me realize that I miss her on ANTM. Come back, Janice. All is forgiven. Your make-up kit is waiting for you. Believe me, you need it. Just as much as you need the xanax or valium or whatever they've given you to keep the rest of the cast alive.

[scootman]

And if Torrie goes, so do I. There isn't much to recommend on this show and Torrie is the only piece of eye candy I am interested in

That's my point. If Torrie is voted off, then Mrs. Blago is arguably the best looking woman on this show. That's a scary thought.
Excuse me, I have to get back to dialing.

[Malibu65]

Thank you Jesus...for getting those two knuckleheads off my screen. Now I can enjoy Lou and those two chicks Frangela who I am really liking. They are funny. When they talked about the snakes buying a condo on Torri's face, one of the snakes had signed a lease, one of them had change-of-address cards...I lost it. Haha.

[footinmouth]

I'm embarrassed I'm even watching this crapfest. Even my husband is mocking me. He suggested picking up dog poo would be a better use of my time. Oh well. Someone on MSNBC (who admitted she watched it) said that for trash tv, this show is as good as it gets. I guess that's an endorsement that it's ok to admit to watching it.

I'm so glad that obnoxious couple left tonite. Ugh.