Random Thoughts on Week One of The Island

Since my ADHD brain will not let me actually recap Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Island, I’ve decided to post my random thoughts that I have about each episode:

- So far things don’t seem as rough and minimalistic as they were described at the start of the show .  I honestly can say that it is hardly like Survivor in any way .  The group seems very comfortable in the house that was made for them , they have toilet paper, they actually have food they don’t have to hunt for , and seeing that they get drunk a lot , they clearly have enough water to keep them from getting dehydrated.

-Congratulations to Derek on his engagement and baby to be.

- Congratulations to Johanna for being a single woman .

- I wonder if Johanna is going to play Kenny to get ahead in the game because he’s physically a good player.  Wouldn’t that be a good strategy for all the capable calls?

- I wonder how long it will be before Abraham goes back to his old ways and goes ballistic .

- With no Beth, no Coral, and and now no Tonya, it is going to be a much quieter than previous challenges.  Sigh.

- On a happier note, it’s good to see Paula and Tonya added decent weight .

- Jen looks a lot better when she has less make up on.

Hopefully my thoughts will be more random and more interesting with each episode .  Well, maybe a little less random and maybe a lot more interesting .

Take Five With Reality Remix’s Mark Long on Reality Roll Call

In light of premiere of  the new Real World/ Road Rules: “The Island,” we’ve decided to take five with Mark Long of the ORIGINAL Road Rules season.

Name: Mark Anthony Long
Home town: Melbourne, FL
Birthday: June 2nd
Show(s) you were on: MTV’s Road Rules (Season One “the best”),
MTV’s Battle of the Sexes Challenge I and II, MTV’s Battle of the Seasons (host), MTV’s Challenge “The Gauntlet 2″, Extreme Dodgeball, Reality Remix Host, E!’s Wild On VIP Guest Host.

RRC: Name three hidden talents you have:

Mark: 1. can do a standing backflip
2. can unicycle
3. juggling fool

RRC: Name three things you can’t live without:

Mark: 1. the gym
2. my dog
3. my relationship with my family

RRC: Name your three favorite foods:

Mark: 1. any Mexican
2. texas bbq
3. italian

RRC: Name three things people would be surprised to know about you:

Mark: 1. I have a mini Dashchund named LUKE
2. I have a size 14 shoe
3. I have a new girlfriend

RRC: Name three projects you are working on:

Mark: 1. E!’s Wild On VIP
2. My own pilot
3. Life

Get Ready for the Next Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Island

The great thing about the end of a season of MTV’s The Real World is knowing that a Real World/Road Rules Challenge will soon follow. Taping for The Island will wrap up tomorrow, and one of my favorite MTV reality shows will return with all my favorite people. The Challenges never disappoint.

I have to get something to eat (hopefully a large omelet), but when I get back I will post all I know about The Island. In the meantime, amuse yourselves with this video of the cast:

…Okay this is what I found out: this time around The Challenge is going to be similar to Survivor, and a couple of the cast members actually rented old Survivor videos just to see what it is like and get some tips on playing the game. Cast members were told not to bring any electronic devises, like blow dryers, electric razors and curling irons, because they wouldn’t be able to use them. MTV is actually using the location of Survivor: Panama (specifically, Bocas del Toro Province) for the challenge.

An additional note: Dave Molinosky from Real World: Hollywood will be the newest Challenge competitor.