Monday, April 2, 2012

Week 10 Scores

FINAL STANDINGS
Matt: +17 (86)
Merideth: +12 (72)
Nate: +10 (62)
Alaina: +5 (56)
Kenhoffy: +0 (56)
Challenge_fans: +0 (54)

As we predicted, Matt wins the whole thing with a dominating final episode behind Johnny and Emily. If CT and Diem had won, Nate could have vaulted a few points short of an incredible comeback, but alas, much like CT's lungs, Nate's team gave out near the end line. Overall, this was a very close season and I was impressed with how nobody was eliminated from contention until late in the season. I hope you guys all had fun with Challenge Forum's MTV Fantasy Challenge!

COMPETITION POINTS:
Making the Finals (+5): Johnny, Camila, CT, Diem, Ty, Emily
Winners of Exes (+7): Johnny, Camila

BONUS POINTS:
none

Eliminated Players: none

Scoring Notes: Nothing controversial, not at all. What a boring finals from that standpoint right? Although it was thrilling to see CT collapse, even as my heart gave out as I wanted him and Diem to win so badly. Sigh.

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Week 9 Scores

STANDINGS
Matt: +10 (69)
Merideth: +6 (60)
Kenhoffy: +2 (56) - ELIMINATED
Challenge_fans: +0 (54) - ELIMINATED
Nate: +9 (52)
Alaina: +3 (51)

With a huge week, Matt has all but secured the championship. With Johnny and Emily throwing up a game clinching +10, Matt has a comfortable lead ahead of Merideth, who only has Camila left. The person of interest here is Nate, who could vault just about everybody as CT and Diem make their late move to the front. Ultimately it could be a little too late, but it's still pretty awesome. Let's go CT and Diem!

Kenhoffy and Challenge_fans both had their final players eliminated. Despite playing a great game, they'll likely slide to the bottom of the standings after weeks fighting for the championship. Sorry guys, better luck next year.

COMPETITION POINTS:
Win Weekly Challenge: none
Sent to Dome: none
Win Dome: Johnny, Camila

BONUS POINTS:
Reading the Clue: Emily, Camila
Crying: Robin, Emily
Hook Up: Johnny, Camila, CT, Diem
Hook Up with Ex: Johnny, Camila, CT, Diem
Blurcle: CT, Johnny, Ty

Eliminated Players: Mark, Robin

Scoring Notes: No disputes anywhere I don't believe.

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Week 8 Scores

STANDINGS
Matt: +8 (59)
Challenge_fans: +7 (54)
Kenhoffy: +5 (54)
Merideth: +4 (54)
Alaina: +5 (48)
Nate: +7 (43)

Challenge_fans moves up a bit, two spots to second place, and is now solidly within contention. Of course, losing points monster Paula is gonna hurt and this week Mark is up on the chopping block -- for the first time ever?! Kenhoffy took a hit too, as Dunbar is now gone and it's down to just Robin for him. Basically if Mark and Robin lose, Challenge_fans and Kenhoffy would both be eliminated! Merideth also is at risk too, as Camila is her only player left. Basically, this Dome could determine if Matt gets to cruise into the last week or two with a win secured, or if there will be a fight at the end. There is still an outside chance that Nate could come on strong too, behind CT and Diem, who are increasingly looking like the favorites to win it all!

COMPETITION POINTS:
Win Weekly Challenge: CT, Diem
Sent to Dome: Paula, Dunbar, Mark, Robin, Johnny, Camila
Win Dome: Emily, Ty

BONUS POINTS:
Reading the Clue: Diem
Crying: Robin, Camila, Paula
Hook Up: Paula, Ty, Johnny
Hook up with Ex: Johnny
You Killed It: Emily, Ty, CT, Diem

Eliminated Players: Paula, Dunbar

Scoring Notes: Pretty straightforward this week, with the exception of Paula crying. We decided to give her the points on the strength of photo 1 and 2, which show her post-elimination wiping away her eyes -- much like Ty - and a few hard sniffle sounds. Shaky but with precedence set, we're awarding it!

Note: We added +2 to Camila for last week, see that post for why.

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Week 7 Scores

STANDINGS
Matt: +7 (51)
Merideth: +3 (50)
Kenhoffy: +2 (49)
Challenge_fans: +4 (47)
Alaina: +6 (43)
Nate: +12 (36)

Here we go, Nate's big push! Will it be enough? CT and Diem racked up 12 big points this week, increasing Nate's point total by 150%. Impressive, but we'll need another few weeks of this type of performance. Matt vaults into the lead behind a strong performance by Emily, and we mean strong performance all around. We wish we could give her extra points for blackface, but alas we didn't account for that in the rules. Ken_hoffy and Challenge_fans both still have two players left with the season is far from over, and if Johnny/Camila get thrown into the Dome next week, Matt's going to be down to just one player!

COMPETITION POINTS:
Win Weekly Challenge: CT, Diem
Sent to Dome: Emily, Ty
Win Dome: none

BONUS POINTS:
Reading the Clue: Johnny
Crying: Emily, Ty, Diem
Hook Up: Paula, Ty, CT, Diem
Hook up with Ex: CT, Diem
Throw Up: Camila
Blurcle: Emily

Eliminated Players: none

Scoring Notes: The points for Ty and Diem crying could be a tad controversial. For Ty, his numerous times doing the "wipe his eyes to keep them dry" move was enough to sway our judges. As for Diem, she is clearly post-cry early on in the episode, and there are even tears hanging out by her eye as she's talking about CT to Ty. It's shaky ground but we're gonna go with "yes" on both undefcr the premise that more points is more fun!

Update [3/18]: We gave Camila +2 for her semi-puke up from the cake challenge. Not only did the big piece of cake fall out of her mouth, but she made a gagging noise afterward and then threw up a little of something afterward also. However, we did not award Camila crying points for her brief shot in the pre-two days ago scene.

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Week 6 Scores

STANDINGS
Merideth: +7 (47)
Matt: +6 (44)
Challenge_fans: +7 (43)
Kenhoffy: +10 (43)
Alaina: +3 (37)
Nate: +4 (24)

Merideth takes the top spot, opening up a three point lead based on Camila and Rachel's fine performance. Of course, there's only Camila left so it's likely she's out of contention. Is the race down to Matt, Challenge_fans, and Kenhoffy? Challenge_fans lost Aneesa this week too but Paula and Ty's (gross) romance will bring in the points. Our money is on Matt as he's got male MVP Johnny, plus Emily who scares just about every female. Of course we'd love to see Nate make a thrilling comeback behind Diem and CT but a few tears isn't going to do it. They need to hook up, physical attack each other, and cry a lot -- every episode from here on out.

COMPETITION POINTS:
Win Weekly Challenge: Johnny, Camila
Sent to Dome: Dunbar, Paula, Aneesa, Rachel
Win Dome: Dunbar, Paula

BONUS POINTS:
Reading the Clue: Rachel
Crying: Diem
Hook Up: Johnny, Camila, Paula, Ty
Hook up with Ex: Johnny, Camila

Eliminated Players: Aneesa, Rachel

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Week 5 Scores

STANDINGS
Kenhoffy: +10 (43)
Merideth: +7 (40)
Matt: +5 (38)
Challenge_fans: +4 (36)
Alaina: +7 (34)
Nate: +2 (20)

Kenhoffy leaps to the mountain top on the strength of back to back 10+ point weeks. This time it was Abram getting tossed and Dunbar's quick congratulatory peck (which counts, although maybe next year it shouldn't). Merideth is hot on Kenhoffy's heels though, and has crazy town MVP Camila to keep the pressure on.

With Cara Maria gone, Alaina is down to just Ty, which could seriously hinder her championship chances. We were very impressed with Ty's Dome win though, and really, who's preventing him and Emily from reaching the finals?

Challenge_fans is currently in fourth place but is the only team with three players left and that could be a huge advantage as the game goes on. Can you believe we're only halfway through the season? How will MTV handle the two teams that left early, will we only see eight or nine episodes? More "to be continued?"

COMPETITION POINTS:
Win Weekly Challenge: Robin, Mark
Sent to Dome: Cara Maria, Abram, Ty, Emily
Win Dome: Ty, Emily

BONUS POINTS:
Reading the Clue: Emily
Crying: Camila
Hook Up: Cara Maria, Abram, Dunbar
Hook up with Ex: Cara Maria, Abram, Dunbar
Tantrum: Camila
Blurcle: Camila

Eliminated Players: Cara Maria, Abram

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Week 4 Scores

STANDINGS
Merideth: +14 (33)
Kenhoffy: +11 (33)
Matt: +11 (33)
Challenge_fans: +8 (32)
Alaina: +7 (27)
Nate: +4 (18)

A huge week for Merideth as her team explodes for fourteen points on the strength of Camila's outstanding week -- along with the congratulatory kiss from Johnny -- shooting her to tied for the top of the heap. Getting those little pecks really adds up, as Cara Maria and Abram got one too, which equals +3 for each as it counts as a make out and an ex make out! And how about TJ Lavin spreading out the "You killed it" to everyone? Whew. Kenhoffy and Challenge_fans are the only teams left with three players, so they'll stay strong contenders for the rest of the season. Going heavy on the vets was definitely a wise draft choice!

COMPETITION POINTS:
Win Weekly Challenge: Johnny, Camila
Sent to Dome: Tyrie, Jasmine, Rachel, Aneesa
Win Dome: Rachel, Aneesa

BONUS POINTS:
Reading the Clue: Tyrie
Crying: Robin
Hook Up: Cara Maria, Abram, Johnny, Camila
Hook up with Ex: Cara Maria, Abram, Johnny, Camila
You Killed It: Everyone, Johnny (x2), Camila (x2)

Eliminated Players: Tyrie, Jasmine