The Real World DC: Looks Can Be D.C.-ving

So the first episode of a new seasons starts with us meeting the cast. We first meet Ashley who wants to band Obama and Mike who lives with mommy and daddy. They are both riding in the van together and Ashley has never been to DC before so of course she starts acting like an annoying little sister. They both think (CASUALLY) that one another is cute.

We then meet Andrew who is extremely desperate to get laid and Emily who is very emotional because of her past experiences with religion. Andrew is absolutely stunned when he saw her and acted like a complete nerd upon meeting her.

Callie is the next new roommate who cannot wait to live the city life coming from a small town and Ty is an intelligent man who wants to experience everything he can in life.

Erika is the rocker girl who has a rocker boyfriend to match and she says she wants to get down on her music career. Josh is another musician with a girlfriend and discusses his troubled past and how he's changed. They meet and although they don't say it, it was love at first sight!

So in the car, Andrew starts lying to Emily saying he's a professional cage fighter. He really wants some! Mike and Emily discuss each others religion and they find out they both go to church each Sunday and plan on going during their stay. They are the first to enter the house and go find rooms which are all "president themed" (one room is decorated Lincoln, another Kennedy, etc.).

Callie shows up and Ashley and Mike let her in with open arms (before tricking her into thinking she showed up at the wrong place). Callie ends up choosing the Reagan bedroom, much to Ashley's dismay. Andrew and Emily show up thinking they're the first ones in the house until they see the others. Andrew makes Emily his roommate in hopes that they'll...have sex (ewww). So they go out into the music room with the rest of the cast and Andrew starts bullshitting again saying he took 7 years of piano lessons and he's a photography major (dude, for trying to get laid by chicks, you're making yourself sound awfully gay lol). He gets away with most of it except when they catch him while asking if he's a virgin.

Ty comes in and is warmly greeted by everyone as the "Big, Black Guy". Josh and Erika come in and Andrew is a little nervous about Josh because he thinks he is cooler than him.

So at dinner, the topic comes up about how many people each roommate has slept with. Ty says 45, Josh says around 30, and then Mike drops the bomb when he says 15 girls and 5 guys. And then they ask him if he's bisexual and he says yes but doesn't want it to be a big deal. Mike says that his church is somewhat accepting and then Ty interjects saying to him, "God doesn't exist man." Ashley is offended by the discussion of religion and tries to calm Ty and Mike down.

So Callie and Erika are nervous about their roommates and want to room together and switch rooms. So they do it without Ty's permission. Mike goes to Ty's room and tells him he doesn't want to have tension the whole time and they both decide they will be more open-minded about each other. Ashley comes in and Ty and her find out they are clashing way too much and they can't get along. She leaves the room and says that's one person she WON'T get along with.

The Real World DC Cast: Meet Emily

So Emily Schromm, the final DC cast member, has very pretty eyes. But she wastes her looks playing with fat guys in puddles. Yeah, a bit confused? Watch the clip below to prove I'm not crazy. But I'm gonna have to say out of all the cast members, Emily definitely seems like the most down to earth normal one.

A Midwestern girl who, until now, had never been East of Illinois, twenty-one year old Emily was raised in a fundamentalist Christian cult. Since breaking out from the cult, her daredevil nature has led her to throw herself into new things and broaden her horizons in every facet of her life. An athletic tomboy, Emily used sports as a way to ease her entry into a more secular existence. Since then, she has grown progressively more open-minded and experimental even when it comes to dating and she shares Ty's skeptical view of religion. For her, D.C. will be another new adventure, another step in her growth outside the cult.

The Real World DC Cast: Meet Josh

So there's this guy on The Real World DC, his name is Josh Colon, and he thinks he's a rapper. I think this guy is going to be the one that is really calm and collected but eventually have a breaking point. He raps in this video which is kind of annoying. But hey, maybe you're into that kind of thing. Anyways, here's his bio:

Josh has Philly pride, but that doesn't mean this twenty-three year old wants to serve up Philly cheese steaks for the rest of his life. This Puerto Rican/Italian glam rocker/rapper has dreams of making it big in the entertainment industry with his punk-funkadelic sound. Always one to look his sharpest, Josh is the quintessential ladies' man. He says girls are his "kryptonite," which could prove problematic as he tries to stay faithful to his girlfriend back home. Afterall, D.C.'s nightlife will offer more than a few temptations. Will D.C. be the place where Josh can realize his dreams? And when it's all over, will he still have a girlfriend to share them with?

MTV's Jersey Shore vs. The Real World

Now I know you may get mad at me for mentioning Jersey Shore, but it's getting so much publicity for it's crazy antics, that I just had to mention it. And what better way to post about it then to compare it to The Real World. Now while The Real World takes 7/8 random people and puts them in a house, Jersey Shore is a show that takes 8 "Italian Americans" and puts them in a house on the jersey shore (hence the name).

Now we all know how The Real World caused a lot of controversy back in the day with it's promotion of promiscuity, but Jersey Shore, within the first episode, has come under fire for stereotyping Italians.

My question to you is this:

Is Jersey Shore a lot worse than The Real World or are people just making it a bigger deal than it actually is?

The Real World DC Cast: Meet Ty

The big, hyper, alpha-male cast member for this season's Real World showed up, and his name is Ty Ruff. He claims in his video to be a very optimistic person, which may have to do with his intense life that he has had. Read about it in his bio and then watch this clip so you can validate what I said. (By the way, this guy seems like the first "NORMAL" cast-mate.)

Ty is not one to let the worst get the best of him. Abandoned by his biological parents, Ty was shuffled around foster homes before being adopted at age five; and he grew up in a part of Baltimore he compares to "The Wire." Despite growing up in the church, he is anti-religion and thinks believing in God is a crutch. He relies only on himself. A recent graduate of Trinity College (where he played football and majored in economics), he's looking for the next thing that life has in store. Will he find it in D.C.? Ty is handsome, smart, athletic and opinionated, and he's not afraid to share his opinion. On one hand, he's a smooth, funny charmer who always seems to know just the right thing to say, on the other hand, his quick temper can get him into trouble. Ty is fresh out of a three-year relationship and ready to take on D.C. He's a guy's guys, but there just might be a roommate who steals his heart.

The Real World DC Cast: Meet Mike

Are there any gay cast members in this season of The Real World? Gay, no, but bisexual (is that pretty much the same thing), ka-ching! Mike Manning is an All-American kind of guy with a twist, he likes twist...? Anyways, check out this guys bio and his video clip, which...explains his lifestyle.

In high school, Mike was the typical jock...a star athlete, prom king, popular with all the girls...an all around golden child from a Christian family. But that's where the stereotype ends. Mike realized several years ago that, for him, love knows no gender. He dates guys and girls, and is still questioning whether he's bi-sexual or gay. Mike comes to DC to be an environmentalist, but unexpectedly finds the inspiration to help advance marriage rights for gay and lesbian Americans. His sexuality has caused some tension back home, and it's his time in D.C. that will prove to be the turning point for him and his family in terms of accepting him for who he is.

The Real World DC Cast: Meet Erika

Now with 8 random strangers living in a house, one person (SOMETIMES) turns out to be a singer. And this season has Erika Lauren Wasilewski. But let me forewarn you, this girl's looks are "eh", her personality is mediocre, and her singing...well let's just say it's amateur at that. The recent seasons that had singers (Parisa, Brianna, Ryan) were much better than this girl. But you decide for yourself.

Erika is the melodramatic singer, and if there's one thing this Windy City rocker wants to make clear about herself, it's that she doesn't sing backup. Whether playing a gig or just chilling in the house, Erika likes to take center stage. Growing up, she battled loneliness and depression, and while she's come a long way toward pulling herself out of it, her need for affection is still apparent when it comes to her relationship with her boyfriend Ian. If there's one roommate who'll be phoning home all season, it'll be Erika.

The Real World DC Cast: Meet Callie

Now if you took Casey, added about 20 pounds to her, cut her hair, took her annoying personalitly away and replaced it with a pinch of Sarah (RW: Brooklyn), you would get Callie Walker. Or at least that's what I get from the video below. You may see different.

Now obviously Callie isn't eye-candy, but I would say her attitude and personality are both going to make up for that. Here's MTV.com's bio for her:

Callie may be a small town girl, but she doesn't plan to stay that way. This Texas native spent her childhood years falling on hard times and at one point living in a warehouse, then a junkyard -- an experience that for years made her the butt of her classmates' jokes. A free-spirit vegan, Callie has always felt a little out of place in her conservative Texas town, and she's just chomping at the bit to break free and chase her dreams of becoming a photographer. In D.C., she hopes to find the kinds of outlets for her creativity that don't exist in small-town Texas and make some new friends along the way. But after so many years in the backwater, will the buzz of the capital be too much for her?

The Real World DC Cast: Meet Andrew

Wow, after learning about Andrew Woods from Real World: DC, I confused as to why he's on this show and not Tool Academy. Just after watching this video of him, I know he's going to be the extremely annoying roommate who will be pranking everyone. BORING! And here's his bio from MTV.com:

The annoying little brother that you love to hate, but secretly love...describes twenty-one year old Andrew. He is an individual, to say the least; this fun-loving, free spirit from the suburbs of Denver will say anything to get a rise out of people. Often spotted around town wearing a panda hat, Andrew is a local legend for his witty, often offensive, politically incorrect comics. He doesn't like being held down by rules, and as a result, has been fired from every job he's ever had. Despite the lack of filter between his brain and his mouth, don't be fooled - he's as sharp as they come. After being cheated on and dumped by his last serious girlfriend, Andrew heads to D.C. a single man, looking to get with any girl who will say yes. But watch out ladies, one night with Andrew, and you may be the target of his next comic.

The Real World 24: Back to New Orleans

So according to a NY Post article, The Real World 24 will take place once again in New Orleans, Louisiana. I say once again because New Orleans was home to The Real World's ninth season in 2009. Well, MTV is back to film there even after Katrina. Which I'm sure the cast will be apart of some type of relief to the disaster even though it's been 4-5 years.

The Real World DC Cast: Meet Ashley

So I'm gonna be honest, I've seen the trailer to The Real World: DC and I've seen pictures of the show, but I still have no clue as to who each cast member is and what they're like. So for the next week and day (because there is eight!), I'm going to post a short bio and video about each cast member so we can get to know them together! HAHAHA How nice of me, right? Here's Ashley:

Ashley is a Portuguese beauty, with a hot temper and a blunt demeanor. She's passionate and compassionate...and very opinionated, especially when it comes to heated topics like politics and religion. Ashley might be the most politically aware of the eight roommates. She was an Obama delegate from Vegas, and she will debate anyone, anytime about anything. And she'll be happy to tell you why she's right. She reads voraciously and knows her stuff, but will she turn that passion into opportunity in D.C.? Ashley is a self proclaimed "walking oxymoron" - the smart one who didn't go to college, the tomboy who wears dresses, the liberal Christian, the bitchy caregiver. Newly single, Ashley has her sights set on the guys of D.C.

Let me forewarn you, she's fucking hyper and borderline annoying. I have a feeling I'm not gonna like her.

The Real World DC Begins December 30th

So I know you feel like you're just getting off a roller coaster after watching another season of The Real World/Road Rules Challenge, but pull yourself together because The Real World: DC is premiering in a week and a half.

Look at that sexy cast (SARCASM HERE). Could this group of people get any more...ordinary? But then again, that is supposed to be the goal of The Real World.

The Ruins Reunion: Any Last Words?

So this Wednesday at 10 PM EST, the Ruins will air it's final FINAL episode which will be the reunion. So far, I've heard that Katie, Susie, Veronica, Johnny, Johanna, Kenny, Dunbar, Evan, Sarah, Brad, Kelly Anne, and Wes will be there.

I cannot wait to see all of the issues and lies that will be brought to light. And with Katie and Veronica being there, I'm sure some crazy shit is gonna go down.

Anyways, check out this Challenge Daily where the cast of the Ruins talk shit about each other. I'll warn you:

• KellyAnne: "Kimberly, you need to wax your 'stache". (Someone is still bitter over Dunbar)
• Casey: "Evan, I would enjoy blowing the shit out of him." (WTF?!)
  
  

The Ruins Finale

So just as I thought the inevitable would happen, the sky would turn orange, hell world freeze over, and the Challengers would win, I was proved wrong by the Champions when they won the Ruins final challenge. Yes, you heard me, Johnny Bananas, undercover lovers Evan and Kenny, Derrick, and Susie were able to beat the 2 Challenger girls. Unfortunately, while Sarah and KellyAnne were ahead of the Champions team most of the time, the fact that neither of them were motivating one another to work faster lead to their defeat.

Well that's that. By the way, I put up 2 polls on the left of this poll, and would appreciate if you voted because I am really curious as to what you guys think of this season's challenge. And also, for your enjoyment pleasure, watch this video of Sarah bawling her eyes out. I love Sarah, but I don't know how much more crying I can take!

And the Winners Are...

NOT THEM!!!

The Best of the Best Challenge Dailies- Wes and Brianna

So I checked out the challengedailes.com site to pick up and interesting video for you guys, and I found a video from almost each of the cast members from The Ruins who gave their own input on the challenge. I found 2 very INTERESTING videos for you guys to dissect.

The first video is of Wes. Wes speaks to the youth of the nation (we are, we are!!!!) and tells them that neither he nor anyone else on these shows are role models for them. He tells them to do good in school and not look up to them at all when they are in the house and on these shows. I find this so funny because he caused so many fights on this show. But to each his own.




This next video is from one of my favorite Real Worlders, Brianna from the Real World: Hollywood. She gives a very emotional speech saying that she truly believes in the Challengers team and that they can be Champions if they try hard enough. I cannot get over how much of a difference this girl was on The Ruins compared to the Real World. She is definitely one of my favorites from now on.

TJ's Awkward Speech During Casey's Exit

Wow, I love TJ's bluntness about Casey. But seriously, is she the worst challenge player ever? We all know TJ has an attitude problem as shown on The Island when Ashli was eliminated. But that's a little harsh, even for an ex-BMX rider. Although my favorite quote from this clip is:

"Hopefully you'll go home, do some steroids like the rest of these freaks."

The Ruins- Muay So-Called Ruins: Episode 9

So we return to Kim and Susie playing the game called "Rag Doll" where they must grab on to Casey hair and see who can hold onto it the longest. Okay, no that's not the game, but that would be funny. Anyways, Kim and Susie are ferociously fighting while enduring the rain that is going crazy. It honestly started to turn me on for a second seeing these 2 blondes roll around in the rain. Susie begins to pick Kim up by the rope and slam her down and then pretty much sits on her, winning the game and eliminating Kim.

Dunbar and Johnny start and Johnny is a little nervous. These guys keep going back in forth taking turns knocking the other one on the ground. Dunbar starts to get the upper hand on Johnny because he's right behind Johnny and seems to be controlling the game so far. While Dunbar is on top of Johnny (pratically humping him), Johnny pops up on his feet with the rope, taking Dunbar's $2K. The Challengers suck now because they consist of just 3 girls (LMFAO).

So the next day, Johnny tells Kenny and Evan that Susie is gonna start slacking and throwing challenges as she did on the Inferno III. The Champions minus Susie huddle up and want to throw the next mission so Susie can go against KellyAnne because they know KellyAnne wants to take Susie's money. They are so afraid that they may lose the final challenge against 3 girls...WTF?

The challenge this time is on the top of a building. The player must run up a ramp over the building, grab flowers along the ramp, and put them in a vase. The Challengers go first and Sarah and KellyAnne are beasts. Then Casey goes and quits after 2 minutes. Johnny goes for the Champions, puts the flowers in his mouth, and drops them on purpose! The score is 9 flowers for both teams with just Evan to go and he ends up getting 3 flowers winning it for the Champions. TJ tells Susie she gets to choose her opponent because she's the only girl and she chooses Casey.

So in the final ruins, Casey and Susie are playing Muay Thai where they must kick and break a bunch of bamboo sticks before the other person. They both start off pretty good, Casey a lot better than expected. But it's not long before Casey falls way behind and Susie, OBVIOUSLY ends up winning. So the total amount of money in Susie's bank account in the end is $31.5K.

TJ tells all of the remaining players that the money they all have right now in their bank accounts is theirs to keep no matter what in the end. So the finale is 5 Champions vs. 2 Challengers.

The Ruins: Episode 9 Eliminations

So today, Dunbar and Kim went home at the beginning. And then surprisingly, after much anticipation, Casey has left Thailand. You can drop a comment about what you think below. The recap for this episode will be up tomorrow. Remember, next week is the finale!