Behind the Screen: Battle of the Seasons: Fresh Meat - Cara Maria, Eric, B

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Yep, I agree, I think they should have kept fresh meat. but nope they got sent in...

— Siright

Yeah these rookies are just that, rookies. Sending in FM was so stupid...

— Dash_Vegas

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Discussion thread about Battle of the Seasons: Fresh Meat - Cara Maria, Eric, Brando with 28 replies from the Vevmo community.

Battle of the Seasons: Fresh Meat - Cara Maria, Eric, Brandon, Camila

Siright ·
Yep, I agree, I think they should have kept fresh meat...but nope they got sent in. Why? There were other teams they could have gone with. The problem with these alliances is they're also all the strongest teams. Do they really want to go to the finals with each other, when going to the finals against Eric and Camilla would be much easier? I'm not saying turn on the alliance now...but New Orleans, and St. Thomas are pretty easy targets, cut them in half first and then start trying to get rid of the other teams.
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Siright#62
Yep, I agree, I think they should have kept fresh meat...but nope they got sent in. Why? There were other teams they could have gone with. The problem with these alliances is they're also all the strongest teams. Do they really want to go to the finals with each other, when going to the finals against Eric and Camilla would be much easier? I'm not saying turn on the alliance now...but New Orleans, and St. Thomas are pretty easy targets, cut them in half first and then start trying to get rid of the other teams.
Dash_Vegas#63
Yeah these rookies are just that, rookies. Sending in FM was so stupid.
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GoldenSmog;321762 wrote:
If you're playing the game to win the most money, you keep Eric and Camilla around. We'll see how smart these rookies really are by how long this team is kept around. Problem is, Eric and Camilla most likely will be sent in automatically for finishing last.
So then it doesn't really matter if people will try to keep them in anyways if that's the case..Besides they have other weak teams to keep in anyways..There's no need to keep Camilla and Eric. Send them home.
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Siright;321956 wrote:
Yep, I agree, I think they should have kept fresh meat...but nope they got sent in. Why? There were other teams they could have gone with. The problem with these alliances is they're also all the strongest teams. Do they really want to go to the finals with each other, when going to the finals against Eric and Camilla would be much easier? I'm not saying turn on the alliance now...but New Orleans, and St. Thomas are pretty easy targets, cut them in half first and then start trying to get rid of the other teams.
Honestly I think that Vegas/Cancun/San Diego/New Orleans Alliance needs to implode and take out each other. No point in picking on St Thomas and New Orleans when you have Vegas/Cancun/San Diego/Fresh Meat To worry about.
YvanEhtNioj#66
This is the first time that Camilla actually said something I agree with. This whole situation with the new generation of kids (funny hearing her say that) is not competition, it's just acting like a bunch of little *****es.
JayTee#67
Is it true that the original FreshMeat team was supposed to be: CaraMaria Laurel Eric Kenny ? I heard Laurel and Kenny declined the offer when they knew they would be teamed up with Big "Difficult" Easy? If they would have replaced Eric with Brandon, imagine how much of a heavy hitter team they would be ? Would've loved to see Las Vegas & Fresh Meat team up against San Diego and Cancun.
Nightwolf#68
JayTee;324097 wrote:
Is it true that the original FreshMeat team was supposed to be: CaraMaria Laurel Eric Kenny ? I heard Laurel and Kenny declined the offer when they knew they would be teamed up with Big "Difficult" Easy? If they would have replaced Eric with Brandon, imagine how much of a heavy hitter team they would be ? Would've loved to see Las Vegas & Fresh Meat team up against San Diego and Cancun.
I never heard Kenny but Laurel was asked and I believe declined because they said Eric would be on the team
Debut Album#69
I'm so glad that this team is wiped out...Now No matter who wins they will all be actual castmembers...As it should be.
TheFeedMachi#70
Debut Album;324143 wrote:
I'm so glad that this team is wiped out...Now No matter who wins they will all be actual castmembers...As it should be.
What are you talking about? They are all "actual" cast members. Fresh Meat was originally created as a way to get more cast members into the show with the cancellation of Road Rules. I am sure if Road Rules wasn't cancelled, the people who you don't consider to be cast members, would have been cast on that show.
jhl182#71
TheFeedMachi;324144 wrote:
What are you talking about? They are all "actual" cast members. Fresh Meat was originally created as a way to get more cast members into the show with the cancellation of Road Rules. I am sure if Road Rules wasn't cancelled, the people who you don't consider to be cast members, would have been cast on that show.
Camila was randomly on that spring break challenge which doesn't really count. Cara Maria openly stated that she was rejected from The Real World.
Gucci Mane#72
jhl182;324148 wrote:
Camila was randomly on that spring break challenge which doesn't really count. Cara Maria openly stated that she was rejected from The Real World.
As much as I was like "what the ****?" when Camila was casted for Cutthroat, she was a big part of the reason I liked that season.
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TheFeedMachi;324144 wrote:
What are you talking about? They are all "actual" cast members. Fresh Meat was originally created as a way to get more cast members into the show with the cancellation of Road Rules. I am sure if Road Rules wasn't cancelled, the people who you don't consider to be cast members, would have been cast on that show.
1. I know the reason Fresh Meat was done and you know what? it was(and always will be) a stupid Idea. The point of the challenges was to see castmembers From THE REAL WORLD and ROAD RULES Interact with each other and compete for some money. Bringing in a bunch of Random Uninteresting Real World Rejects to make up for the lack of castmembers is just stupid and really Destroys the concept of this show. If I wanted to see a bunch of random people compete for money I'd go watch the millions of other shows that provide that. what BMP should've done IMO is either make another show and make the people from said show be eligible for challenges or just do challenge with smaller casts. Now we have a bunch of Real World Rejects ruuning the challenges now. What kind of Sense does that make? 2. I can't see even HALF of the Fresh Meat Being on Road Rules. The only ones I could see getting casted is Evelyn, Laurel, and (as much as I hate him) Kenny. Everyone Else is either Unintersting or Unlikable. 3.The Fresh Meat never had a Proper season of The Real World or Road Rules So in my mind they aren't nor will they ever be Real castmembers.
Fresh Meat#74
I think that's pretty harsh on the FM kids. I don't know about everyone else, but I actually prefer some of these people from FM to Real Worlders. Laurel, Evelyn, Kenny, & Evan have all gone on to be very least decent competitors and bring some drama. Hell, so does Camila though she didn't actually come through FM. I'd say some of them are much more interesting than SD's Nate, Brooklyn's Baya, Sydney's Shauvon. I really don't see why FM is looked down at so much, I loved it! Inspired my username, haha. In my eyes, they'll definitely be real cast members. Oh yeah and first post!
ChallengeGod#75
Debut Album;324156 wrote:
1. I know the reason Fresh Meat was done and you know what? it was(and always will be) a stupid Idea. The point of the challenges was to see castmembers From THE REAL WORLD and ROAD RULES Interact with each other and compete for some money. Bringing in a bunch of Random Uninteresting Real World Rejects to make up for the lack of castmembers is just stupid and really Destroys the concept of this show. If I wanted to see a bunch of random people compete for money I'd go watch the millions of other shows that provide that. what BMP should've done IMO is either make another show and make the people from said show be eligible for challenges or just do challenge with smaller casts. Now we have a bunch of Real World Rejects ruuning the challenges now. What kind of Sense does that make? 2. I can't see even HALF of the Fresh Meat Being on Road Rules. The only ones I could see getting casted is Evelyn, Laurel, and (as much as I hate him) Kenny. Everyone Else is either Unintersting or Unlikable. 3.The Fresh Meat never had a Proper season of The Real World or Road Rules So in my mind they aren't nor will they ever be Real castmembers.
That makes no sense. What difference does it make what their original season was? The Fresh Meat team was one of the only interesting teams this season. You're telling me that Cara Maria and Camilla are less interesting than Lacey, JD, Derek, Ashley, Sam, Robb, Trey, Laura, etc? It's not the Real World/Road Rules challenge anymore, it's just called The Challenge. And to be fair, they tried for this season to be all RW so you can't even blame BMP.
kvm1977#76
I know some hate the Fresh Meat kids but many of them have been interesting or have a ton of fans. They are "real castmembers" whether people want to accept that or not. MTV cast them. Also, let's not pretend all of the RW and RR kids are interesting.
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ChallengeGod;324172 wrote:
That makes no sense. What difference does it make what their original season was? The Fresh Meat team was one of the only interesting teams this season. You're telling me that Cara Maria and Camilla are less interesting than Lacey, JD, Derek, Ashley, Sam, Robb, Trey, Laura, etc? It's not the Real World/Road Rules challenge anymore, it's just called The Challenge. And to be fair, they tried for this season to be all RW so you can't even blame BMP.
1. They never HAD an original season. They jumped Right in the Challenges. That's kinda the point. 2. The only reason they were interesting this season is because Eric kept ******* up. Would they've been focused on so much if it were anyone else in Eric's place?(also his showmance with Devyn may have had something to do with it too?). 3. Yes I am saying it Camilla and Cara Maria are no more entertaining than all those almni you listed. I can't name one thing that either of them have done that was legit entertaining on any challenge they have done. And when you consider the amount of challenges they've been on. That says a lot. 4. It doesn't matter if it isn't called the Real World/Road Rules challenge anymore. That doesn't change the fact they have no buisness there and they mess with the concept of this show. Despite MTV/BMP casting them. 5. Why do you think I call them RW Rejects in the 1st place? They tried out and were REJECTED therefore making them RW rejects.
ChallengeGod#78
Your opinion I guess I doubt many people agree with you though...
TheFeedMachi#79
Debut Album;324190 wrote:
3. Yes I am saying it Camilla and Cara Maria are no more entertaining than all those almni you listed. I can't name one thing that either of them have done that was legit entertaining on any challenge they have done. And when you consider the amount of challenges they've been on. That says a lot.
What are you talking about? Camila has had a ton of entertaining moments. Whenever she loses her mind, it is hilarious. The only challenge where she wasn't entertaining was Rivals.
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ChallengeGod;324192 wrote:
Your opinion I guess I doubt many people agree with you though...
Yeah hardly anyone agrees with me here..I'm used to it. Although I bet the fans that don't post here agree with me either so it's whatever.
molds13#81
Debut Album;324195 wrote:
Yeah hardly anyone agrees with me here..I'm used to it. Although I bet the fans that don't post here agree with me either so it's whatever.
Am I going to need to ban you from posting in any thread involving Fresh Meat?
Fresh Meat#82
Debut Album;324190 wrote:
1. They never HAD an original season. They jumped Right in the Challenges. That's kinda the point. 2. The only reason they were interesting this season is because Eric kept ******* up. Would they've been focused on so much if it were anyone else in Eric's place?(also his showmance with Devyn may have had something to do with it too?). 3. Yes I am saying it Camilla and Cara Maria are no more entertaining than all those almni you listed. I can't name one thing that either of them have done that was legit entertaining on any challenge they have done. And when you consider the amount of challenges they've been on. That says a lot. 4. It doesn't matter if it isn't called the Real World/Road Rules challenge anymore. That doesn't change the fact they have no buisness there and they mess with the concept of this show. Despite MTV/BMP casting them. 5. Why do you think I call them RW Rejects in the 1st place? They tried out and were REJECTED therefore making them RW rejects.
You do realize some of them were actually meant to be on the RW but couldn't do it at the time, due to commitment. Actually Team FM would've been interesting either way with Camila as she's known to have a meltdown per season and she has a big personality that clashed with people in the house. It would have happened with Easy or without him. I still find it odd how you hold such a grudge against FM for the fact that they didn't go on RW. Like others have mentioned there are a bunch of RW kids who don't entertain in the slighest, yet they appear. If anything, I'm glad FM happened as it allowed some new blood to appear snd show up. Either way, we probably won't get another FM season ever again (or at least for a while), given how many new seasons can compete along with the RW vets and FM kids.
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molds13;324197 wrote:
Am I going to need to ban you from posting in any thread involving Fresh Meat?
Why would you ban me?
Debut Album#84
Fresh Meat;324199 wrote:
You do realize some of them were actually meant to be on the RW but couldn't do it at the time, due to commitment. Actually Team FM would've been interesting either way with Camila as she's known to have a meltdown per season and she has a big personality that clashed with people in the house. It would have happened with Easy or without him. I still find it odd how you hold such a grudge against FM for the fact that they didn't go on RW. Like others have mentioned there are a bunch of RW kids who don't entertain in the slighest, yet they appear. If anything, I'm glad FM happened as it allowed some new blood to appear snd show up. Either way, we probably won't get another FM season ever again (or at least for a while), given how many new seasons can compete along with the RW vets and FM kids.
I don't really hold a grudge against them but I don't like them on these things. And yes there are some alumni that are boring but at least they were on the Real World (or Road Rules).
molds13#85
Debut Album;324200 wrote:
Why would you ban me?
Because we're well aware that you hate Fresh Meat yet continue to post the same thing over and over in the threads?
PinkRose#86
It's me or does Big Easy look skinnier than knight now days and it's near Jay's body Type? 4427
Challenge 17#87
PinkRose;404712 wrote:
It's me or does Big Easy look skinnier than knight now days and it's near Jay's body Type? 4427
black is slimming but I agree Knight looks like he gained a lot of weight
Youssarian#88
As much as people dislike Big Easy on the shows for his Gauntlet 3 and Seasons showings, I do have to give him all the credit and respect in the world for losing the amount of weight he did. Kudos to you, Big Easy.
Debut Album#89
Youssarian;404718 wrote:
As much as people dislike Big Easy on the shows for his Gauntlet 3 and Seasons showings, I do have to give him all the credit and respect in the world for losing the amount of weight he did. Kudos to you, Big Easy.
Yeah He looks Great. I give him props.

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