The Duel 2: Episode 5 - Discussion

THE REVENGE OF THE TOENAIL mwahahaha

Gucci Mane;68168 wrote:
I kinda hate how these rules are set up. It just seems like to me the top people will just continue to pick off the weaker people.

This is why I don't like The Duel format. I love the competing for yourself deal, but they do make them work with partners a lot, and people have to team up to make it far. When I first heard of The Duel, I was excited because I wanted an "everyone for yourself" competition, but the picking idea disappointed me. But at least the first Duel challenge had an opposing force to the big alliance. I don't think there is anything wrong, in this type of challenge, with friends grouping together and trying to help each other stay in the game. There is no obligation to keep strong players on your team because there is no team. But if there is not someone working against the big alliance, it makes things boring. Think of The Island. Though I wasn't looking for Ev to win and I don't favor her, if she and Kelly Anne had not tried to fight to do well in spite of being outside the alliance, it would have been even more boring because everyone else was content to just let Kenny and co. get to the final and win. MJ's advice to Brad is what I was thinking. Agree to disagree and don't let this game mess with their relationship at all. Keep it separate if possible. It's not worth it to, no matter how much money is on the line, to let this game interfere with their relationship. I think both Brad and Tori had points, and I wish Brad would have heard her out more, but he said in the dailies that they had been talking about it for two days already, so he was tired of it.

Isaac is too ****** hilarious. Picking Landon because of the toe nail.

Is it just me or does Landon not look that much bigger than Isaac? He just looks a little taller than him, even though I know he is bigger than that.

Isaac's justification for calling in Landon made my night.

RW561015;68170 wrote:
I guess he had an idea of there being a need for partners in this challenge, or he kept some mental notes and when he found they needed partners at the challenge, he asked her.

I wish TJ or SOMEBODY would explain to us, the viewers, all this partner stuff. I mean, did BMP actually tell them about the partner thing, or did the cast members come up with the idea themselves. Even though V1Man somewhat clarified it for us on here, not everyone reads Vevmo. So, to the average viewer, it just seems like one episode the cast members started talking about partners. I mean, it's easy to catch on but still. Also: I don't get why people are getting so bent out of shape about the stupid list thing. Like someone else said, a list doesn't matter, it's whose at the bottom.

I liked how composed Tori was during her argument with Brad. Issac! Crazy move. I wonder if he really was so bothered by Landon clipping his toenails, or did he just want to make a bold move and try to take out the strongest player (or one of the strongest). I like Issac and he is enjoyable to watch this challenge, but I don't want Landon gone at all.

chiku;68175 wrote:
Where is the radio interview?

I will post it in a separate thread after the show. I thought it was an enjoyable interview and I wish it were longer. I'd love for him to do another interview with them further into the show. His girlfriend seemed really cool as well.

RW561015;68178 wrote:
This is why I don't like The Duel format. I love the competing for yourself deal, but they do make them work with partners a lot, and people have to team up to make it far. When I first heard of The Duel, I was excited because I wanted an "everyone for yourself" competition, but the picking idea disappointed me. But at least the first Duel challenge had an opposing force to the big alliance. I don't think there is anything wrong, in this type of challenge, with friends grouping together and trying to help each other stay in the game. There is no obligation to keep strong players on your team because there is no team. But if there is not someone working against the big alliance, it makes things boring. Think of The Island. Though I wasn't looking for Ev to win and I don't favor her, if she and Kelly Anne had not tried to fight to do well in spite of being outside the alliance, it would have been even more boring because everyone else was content to just let Kenny and co. get to the final and win. MJ's advice to Brad is what I was thinking. Agree to disagree and don't let this game mess with their relationship at all. Keep it separate if possible. It's not worth it to, no matter how much money is on the line, to let this game interfere with their relationship. I think both Brad and Tori had points, and I wish Brad would have heard her out more, but he said in the dailies that they had been talking about it for two days already, so he was tired of it.

I agree. There doesn't really seem to be any opposing force against the "big alliance" on this challenge. Unless you count the EPIC FAIL that was Nehemiah/Jenn/Paula. I do give Davis and Nehemiah props though for at least trying to shake things up. But honestly, with the way things are going, the big alliance has this game in the bag.

RW561015;68185 wrote:
I will post it in a separate thread after the show. I thought it was an enjoyable interview and I wish it were longer. I'd love for him to do another interview with them further into the show. His girlfriend seemed really cool as well.

Alright can you PM me when you post the site. And YAY landon wins ! My future husband wins =P

Ruthie wasn't thinking very strategically.

Morris1721;68180 wrote:
Is it just me or does Landon not look that much bigger than Isaac? He just looks a little taller than him, even though I know he is bigger than that.

I don't know about how Issac's physique is, but Landon is clearly quite muscular. His arms muscles in particular are huge. Sad for Issac leaving, but happy Landon stays.

Kim's face was kinda Cat vs Hyena.

Ruthie was right about Rachel and her "you know"'s, I have noticed that from Rachel over the years when she is trying to be deceitful.

I think Issac could've beated Eric and Evan in that duel.

chiku;68193 wrote:
I think Issac could've beated Eric and Evan in that mission.

If he wasn't so hung up on that toenail, he probably would've picked Eric.

I know how competitive I am, I don't think I would've been able to hug after a Duel like that lol

WOO Kim! So surprised!

Omg who da hell is screaming in the background?

I don't think I would want to be on a challenge with my significant other. Seems like too much stress.

It was kinda hard to find Brad and Tori serious with Tori wearing a face mask, lol! Rule of the episode: PLay with your mind, not your heart!

So what happened to the Aftershow?!

These episodes are getting kinda "meh". There's no real drama. Just the weak people getting picked off one by one. By episode 5 on Duel 1, I was on the edge of my seat. Not this challenge.

No, Ruthie! I was spoiled on her loss, though I didn't know when it was going to happen. I don't remember anything about Issac picking Landon, though. Glad I don't remember a lot of spoilers or the time frame for them.

I didn't want any of the four in the duel to go home so that kind of sucked, but I am very happy Kim stayed, same with Landon. But ugh, please tell me Kim did not touch Dunbar in whatever way they are insinuating in the previews.

I thought Kim could possibly have something with Derek (they just seemed friendly, but perhaps that's all it is). I think Derek is cute and likeable. Someone should be going for him if they are looking to hook up, and if he is single.

RW561015;68206 wrote:
I thought Kim could possibly have something with Derek (they just seemed friendly, but perhaps that's all it is). I think Derek is cute and likeable. Someone should be going for him if they are looking to hook up, and if he is single.

Well he did hook up with Paula on Gauntlet 3. Even though the editors only showed it for like 5 seconds.

Here is the thread I put Landon's interview in: http://vevmo.com/f187/duel-2-interviews-3037/#post68199

Kim and Dunbar live together hahahahaha

RW561015;68206 wrote:
I thought Kim could possibly have something with Derek (they just seemed friendly, but perhaps that's all it is). I think Derek is cute and likeable. Someone should be going for him if they are looking to hook up, and if he is single.

I think they are just partners or whatever.