All Star Episode
All Stars Episode 3: A RADISH IN A SALAD SPINNER
Missions:
4: Zorbing- A nylon ball,in which a person is placed, inside another nylon ball and rolled down a hill.
My comments:
When the rest of the cast worked on the title song Eric desided that he would rather us the phone.
The best part of the Zorb was when water was added, this made it so that the rider stayed in one place while the ball moved separte from them.
When Eric wants to go again some of the cast wanted to leave with out him, and then Jon steps in a saves the day.
Eric eventually makes it up by suggesting horseback riding.
What MTV had to say about the episode:
A RADISH IN A SALAD SPINNER
Previously: Hostility multiplies when Eric reveals he will not maintain friendships with his cast-mates after the trip and Jon is forced to mediate between warring factions.
Do you like watching hockey because the players always get into fights? Do you love watching Cops for the real-life voyeurism? How do you feel when an Olympic skier wipes out? If you dig this kind of action, you'll love this week's episode. Jon from Real World II nearly breaks his neck! But we'll get to that in a second...
While motoring to their hotel in Wellington, New Zealand, the Roadies discover another Puck clue cassette. Listen... That's the Real World theme song playing. Puck explains that the next mission is to write a new theme song for the upcoming season. Lucky thing Jon is on the team and knows a bit about music. After checking into the hotel, Jon pulls out his guitar and Sean and the girls gather 'round and the group starts to improvise lyrics. What about Eric, you ask? Eric is out. He doesn't want to participate in a project where "I won't get a piece of the pie." Boy wants his cake and to eat it too...
After a good night's sleep, the Roadies pile into the Winnie and head north, toward the hot springs and toward their next mission. They arrive at the designated spot: a steep grassy hillside. The Roadkill are greeted by Dave, the mayor of the next mission. He explains the assignment: compete in a Zorb race where the winner will receive $150. Sounds great! What's a Zorb? Well, a Zorb is an enormous nylon ball -- it's clear, you know, see-through, and it's about twelve feet tall. There's a little door, and inside is another ball that can hold a person. Climb inside, strap yourself in, and we'll push you down the hill. Wild, huh?
The first heat is Eric versus Rachel. Well, right off the bat Rachel is screaming her head off -- she's probably afraid of hurting her leg again. Despite the screams, she's got the lead. Muscles and weight are a disadvantage in this game. Rachel takes it! Our next contestants are Sean and Cynthia. Before hitting the hill, Cynthia warns everyone, "I'm going to be launched with a glob of throw-up!" Charming. You can just see her lunch flying all over the place... More screaming from the female contingent -- and Cynthia takes it! Now it's Jon's turn. Rachel will race against him. Eric gives Jon's ball an extra shove at the starting line -- he wants Rachel to lose. But now Jon is going too fast. He hits a mound of dirt and the Zorb bounces ten feet into the air and crashes, one of the seams exploding open. The Zorb is deflating, but it's still rolling and bouncing even higher -- Jon is getting slammed. Crash! Ouch! Now Jon is screaming, and it's not glee...
At the bottom of the hill, the others wait breathlessly as Jon slowly drags himself out of the Zorb. Eric warns, "if your back or your neck is hurt, don't move!" Jon stands -- he's OK. But he shouts to Dave, "you better re-engineer your ball!"
The final competition is between Rachel and Cynthia. But Cynthia is about to hurl – she declines the challenge. Rachel takes the cash! Now Dave explains that the Roadies can take another, non-competitive ride down the hill and this time, "we'll put water into the ball!" This means, instead of flying around like a radish in a salad spinner, you'll stay stationary as the ball zips around you. Eric jumps on the idea and rips his shirt off. He's flying down the hill! He loves the ride. Jon gives it a try as well -- loves it.
Now Eric wants to go again. But Cynthia, Rachel, and Sean have had it. Come on, we're cold, we have a lot of driving to do, we're tired, let's just go. Eric explodes, "I'm sick of all of you whining all the time, I'm taking another turn, just leave my suitcase at the curb if you want to leave so bad!" Cynthia is all for it, "toss his s*** out of this van!" But Jon steps in to mediate, "we are not leaving without Eric!"
Finally, Eric climbs into the Winnie to pack his suitcase and a huge screaming match erupts. Eric tells the others he's tired of the attitude they all keep throwing. The others remind Eric they're tired of his arrogant attitude. Jon listens to each side, trying to keep the peace. It sure ain't easy...
Finally, Cynthia relents and tells Eric to roll his carcass down the hill one more time -- we'll wait for you. But now Eric is pulling on his martyr costume -- no, I don't want to go now! Cynthia screams, "roll your ass down that hill!" Eric grins like a kid and dashes out of the Winnie.
Once Eric is out of earshot, Cynthia lays into Rachel -- this is all your fault, you've treated Eric like he's some kind of perfect god and now he's a terror! Rachel counters with a vengeance, reminding Cynthia that she and Eric had a "physical encounter" in Connecticut. Rachel explains, "the best way to play into Eric's ego is to respond to his flirting." Cynthia snaps, screaming, "Eric didn't get any!" But now Sean is totally lost. Are you? What didn't Eric get, you ask? Bootie!! Cynthia reiterates, "he got the hand, that's what he got!" And nobody wants the hand from Cynthia!
That night at the hotel, Eric confesses that he knows he has flaws -- and he's trying to work on them. He wants everyone to get along – we need to treat each other better. Jon privately confesses that the other Roadies always forget about Eric's good side -- Eric carries Rachel's luggage, he doesn't care what restaurant or hotel is chosen, etc. Eric decides it is his duty to pull the group back together. We need a day of relaxation where we all bond with nature -- get back to what's real, what's simple. Eric asks the group if they would all be into horseback riding on the beach. Are you kidding? Who wouldn't?!
The next day, a local Mari Indian guide, LALI, leads the Roadies on a fabulous ride through the New Zealand countryside, and all tempers chill. After a hard day of accumulating saddle sores and sunburn, it's off to a local pub where everyone is sipping beer and dancing to the juke box. Now, this is how it's supposed to be...
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