Every time I see the commercials for another season of “Real World/Road Rules Challenge,” I must seriously consider if I’m going to devote the time to watch wannabe reality stars drink, stab each other in the back, and, oh yeah, battle for money. But, if those reality stars are willing to spend the best decade of their lives embarrassing themselves and growing old on MTV, the least I can do is watch.
The intended point of the “Challenge”—to compete in physical activities to win thousands of dollars—has been eclipsed by the contestants bringing their real—life relationships to the show. The latest installment, for example, involves a complicated love web. Wes and his ex-fiancee Johanna are on the same team, as is Kenny, the guy that Johanna had sex with on the last “Challenge” officially solidifying the end of her and Wes’ relationship. Wes is now dating KellyAnne, a contestant on the opposite team, along with KellyAnne’s ex, Cohutta. Confused yet? Understandable, if you haven’t watched the past 17 seasons.
The old boy’s club that runs the show (Johnny Bananas, Kenny, and Evan) are all friends in real life and everyone knows the token crazy drunk girls that are easily provoked for entertainment are really crazy drunk girls outside of the show (Tonya and Katie).
Does it matter that I could predict that Tonya would be kicked off the show for hitting someone, as she was this past week? No, because I feel an odd sense of attachment to the cast that will keep me watching for another 18 seasons—or at least until I’m out of college.
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