Dueling Idiots: Week 1

Daring to flaunt the very ideals of reason and logic I am embarking on a journey over the next several weeks to cover the drunken, backstabbing ways of MTV’s Real World/Road Rules Challenge-The Duel 2. Some might call me crazy for attempting to write a weekly column on a show that dares us to turn it off, yet I call myself lazy, for The Duel II offers me something on a weekly basis that other shows don’t…fresh material full of jackassery. Yes last night’s premiere certainly rewarded us all with plenty of booze induced drama, and to think, that was just the start.

After experimenting with last year’s Island format, the producers have returned to standard challenge operating procedure. Set in beautiful New Zealand the cast members are nestled in a sweet house that could very well be down the street from Bag’s End. Multiple sex rooms are included throughout the house including the requisite hot tub which Davis (RW: Denver) and Ryan (Fresh Meat) waste no time in breaking in along with super crazy herself, Brooke (RW: Denver). Of course who needs a tub or a room when you have a roof? Violently dashing drunkard CT (RW: Paris) and the breasts of Shauvon (RW: Sydney) escaped to the roof for a little nasty that of course led to much drama.

For as many years as this show has been around, you’d think that the cast members would learn not to take these hook ups too seriously. With the exception of Sean (RW: Boston) and Rachel (RW: San Fran) these don’t usually end up with long term success. Here we had CT spreading his wings and Shauvon’s legs while the supposed love of his life, Diem (Fresh Meat) stayed under the same sex having roof. Of course Diem was terribly hurt by this after learning the truth from Hall of Famer Katie (RR: The Quest) and Adam (RW: Paris). Then Adam was terribly hurt by CT’s fists. Once again our favorite bad boy went home before the first challenge thanks to his drunken temper and this time he took Adam down with him.

If you thought that would be the end of the drama then you best check yourself as there are plenty of good storylines this season. Apparently not learning from CT and Diem, Brad (RW: San Diego) and Tori (RR: Viewers Revenge) have shown up engaged. The oldest man alive, Mark from the very first Road Rules, has come out of retirement desperate for cash and attention. Issac (RW: Sydney) perhaps the greatest cast member ever is in the house to spit truth. Throw in the rest of the crazies and the fact that it’s every person for themselves and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. Oh yeah, and the challenges themselves look pretty sweet. Rugby in week one followed by a duel featuring a challenge where you have to hang someone from a hook. Consider me hooked too.