Episodio 5- Bjorken Telephone
Don: Last time on the Ridonculous Race.
Don: Our teams went swimming with sharks, some more than others.
Don: Once they were done making castles in the sand, there was a speedboat race from the Mediterranean to the coast of Iceland. It looked like the last place for the Surfers to visit, but it was the geniuses who drowned in their own huge brains and were eliminated.
Don: Who will drown on their brains this week? There's zero chance it's me. Ready to get started? Good, because this is it. The Ridonculous Race.
-INTRO-
Don: Welcome back to Iceland, where today's starting line is yesterday's chill zone.
The host hugs himself as he shivers.
Don: And chill it its, my wall-nuts are frozen solid.
Don holds up a bag full of nuts.
Don: The first ones out will be, the Ice Dancers... Now.
Josee pushes the button and takes the travel tip.
Josee: Take a bus to the geyser field and find the box Don.
A series of images of Iceland, including said geyser field, are shown.
Don: The Haukadalur geysers are part of an active volcanic field, hidden beneath a thin 20-centimeter layer of cilitic agglomerate. Whatever that is. Sounds dangerous, though.
-confessional-
Josee: Coming in first has given us a taste of gold. We hope to be on the podium from now on.
Jacques: And I love the smell of gold in the morning.
-end of confessional-
The Ice Dancers ran to a bus stop.
Jacques: Run. Where's the bus? We'll lose the lead.
The audio of footsteps made them turn around, and they saw the other 6 teams behind them, namely the pros, the cadets, father and son, the sweethearts, the Fashion Bloggers and the Cosplayers, who now had cosplays of Abby and Heat from Monster High
Stephanie: Hi.
Jacques: Don't even think about getting on the bus before us.
MacArthur: You can't stop me from thinking about it. Ugh, get out of my head.
The two teams stood facing each other, as the Cosplayers and Pros looked on.
Jacques: Or really?
MacArthur: Yes.
A bus pulled up.
Noah: uh, guys. The bus.
The first 7 teams boarded the vehicle, as the camera panned back to the dock, where the Step-brothers were fighting for the runway. As they were being watched by the B.F.F.S.
Don: Our first 7 teams set off, while the others psyched themselves up. But for others, fear and panic are clearly visible on their faces.
Don turned to look at the goths, who as was common, were completely expressionless. Something the presenter didn't like.
Don: Fear. And panic. Fear and panic. FEAR. AND. PANIC.
A small silence formed until...
Mickey: SPIDER.
Don: Much better.
The camera panned, showing Mickey on top of his brother, pointing at a spider, while Jay tried to keep his balance, and in turn not touch said arachnid.
-confessional-
Mickey: I'm just a little afraid of spiders... you should see me near a werewolf.
-end of confessional-
Sky had a similar task, as Dave hid behind her. As they were watched by Brick and Cameron.
Cameron: Arachnophobia?
Dave: Iophobia. I'm afraid of any poisonous animal. Or any poison or potentially deadly germ in general.
The sisters and the positivists were next to take their cues. And they headed to the bus stop with the others, while Jay tried to walk with his brother on his head. Mother and daughter and the vegans ran to the box, and Laurie inadvertently ended up stepping on the spider.
-confessional-
Laurie: I'm so excited about our opportunities today.
Miles: I know. We're proving that you can do this race without hurting someone, or something.
-end of confessional-
The first bus arrived at the Geysers field.
Sanders: There's the Don box.
The cadets were the first to get the clue.
Sanders: Its an "All in". Brorken Icelandic telephone?
The camera panned inside the park, where Don was approaching a yellow speaker with a sound box underneath.
Don: In this "all-in" challenge, teams must press this button to hear me say "please give me my next travel clue" in Icelandic. With perfect pronunciation.
The presenter pressed the button.
Recording: " Vinsamlegast gefðu mér mina travel ábending".
The camera moved to the Geyser field, where the Geysers were constantly spewing steam.
Don: Then they must run across the geothermal hot springs field. And repeat the phrase to this Icelandic Local.
The camera reveals a purple-haired girl who… literally wore a goose… and it was alive.
Don: For the love of all ducks, what are you wearing?
The goose quacked.
Don: If you get the phrase right you get the clue. If you say it wrong, you'll have to go all the way across the field to hear it again.
The cadets reached the box and MacArthur pressed the button.
Recording: " Vinsamlegast gefðu mér mina travel ábending".
MacArthur: Move.
Father and son stopped behind the cadets.
Junior: Press it again.
Dwayne: That won't be necessary, buddy. Let's go.
-confessional-
Dwayne: My mind is like a steel trap. Once I catch something, it stays there.
Junior: Really. When's my birthday?
Dwayne: Summer time.
Junior: October.
-End of confessional-
The camera shows the bus approaching the Geysers field. And the images of the teams inside. Then the camera shows the last 7 waiting for the bus.
Don: 7 more teams arrive at the Geysers field, leaving 7 others waiting for transportation.
The Cadets stopped to avoid a Geyser. The Skaters jumped on it once it stopped releasing steam, while the Cosplayers were unlucky and took a direct steam blast, leaving them completely wet.
Pierce: That extinguishes my fire baby.
Lara ( imitating a Russian accent): It's like a Yak drooled on us.
Father and son also ran across the field, and avoided a geyser by mere inches.
Dwayne: Just follow me son.
-Confessional-
Dwayne: All you have to do is time it perfectly and we'll be talking to that beautiful swan lady.
The adult realizes what he said.
Dwayne: Did I say beautiful? I meant to say. She was wearing... A beautiful swan. Honey, I miss you.
-End of confessional-
The two waited for the geyser to finish releasing steam.
Dwayne: Now.
Unfortunately, the geyser let out another jet of steam as soon as they were over it. The camera panned to the beginning of the circuit, where the TV Pros were finishing listening to the recording.
Recording: " Vinsamlegast gefðu mér mina travel ábending."
Owen leaned over and approached the horn.
Owen: Send rice, garlic shrimp, noodles and egg rolls please.
Noah: No time. Move.
The second bus pulled up, letting out the next 7 teams.
Don: Bus number two has finally arrived, while the last 7 teams have finally departed.
-confessional-
Geoff: Starting last is tough, especially since Brody is a mess, and poor guy got a lot of shocks from that motot boat.
The surfer suffered another spasm from the shock.
Geoff: But I can do all the heavy lifting, it's too early to go home. Surfers never give up, do they, old man?
another spasm
-End of confessional-
The Ice Dancers finished crossing the course gracefully.
Josee: " Vinsamlegast gefðu mér mina travel ábending"
The civilian gave them the travel tip.
Josee: Take the helicopter to the national park and find the next track.
Don: The ice dancers have the lead, but now they will have to wait, the helicopter will only leave once 7 teams are on board.
The smiles of the icies disappeared when they heard the last words.
The camera panned to the bus station, where the last 7 teams were waiting for their transportation, suffering the Icelandic weather. The adversity twins were surprisingly calm, while the others were sticking close to their teammates, or trying to keep warm in some way.
Shane: Right now, I wish I was pyrokinetic.
Devin: This reminds me of last winter when Shelly locked me in the car for buying the wrong kind of tea.
-Confessional-
Carrie: He was shivering with cold and almost lost three toes over a simple tea. He deserves more than that. A rabid goat deserves more than that.
-End of confessional-
Recording: " Vinsamlegast gefðu mér mina travel ábending".
Sky: I'll assume you don't have Icelandic in your language repertoire.
Dave: I think I was sick that day.
Sky laughed a little, making Dave smile.
The B.F.F.S, Cadets and Daters were trying to cross the field, evading the constant jets of hot steam, Brick was carrying Cameron, until they were hit by one of the geysers. The stepbrothers were having another one of their fights and ended up stepping on another geyser. Owen somehow ended up getting stuck in one up to his chest, and Noah was making an impossible effort to pull him out, but only ended up falling backwards.
Owen: Tell my parents I lived a good life.
The geyser spit on the big guy, and he ended up falling into another hole, getting his head stuck.
Dwayne: " Vinsam. Legastek gefðu méry minal trveol áubending."
The local woman shook her head.
Dwayne: heh, well you have to admit, your language is a bit ridiculous.
-Confessional-
Dwayne: You can't expect me to memorize something I've only heard once.
Junior: What, you've got to be kidding me.
-End of confessional-
Laurie: " Vinsamlegast gefðu mér mina travel ábending."
The local gave her the hint.
Laurie: Yes. Thank you.
-Confessional-
Laurie: I had to get it right. I didn't want to be culturally insensitive. That's how wars start.
Miles: And wars, they're bad for everybody.
-End of confessional-
The best friends were trying to cross the field, but Katie was hit by one of the geysers.
Katie: Ahhhhhhhhh.
Sadie: KATIE.
The clear-skinned girl reached out and caught her friend.
Sadie: You're okay.
Katie: Y-Yeah. I think so.
Sadie let her down and started running, Katie held back a loud squeal as her cheeks reddened a little, then followed.
The fashion bloggers were running through the geyser field, Jen was screaming so loud, she ended up breaking the camera.
-confessional-
Jen: Geysers are hot water, this top is cold wash only. No one told me there would be any real danger.
-End of confessional-
Dwayne and Junior were already on their way back, while the goths walked quietly.
Dwayne: Run.
Rock: We're almost there, man.
The adversity twins took a direct hit from the geyser, however, far from affecting them, the twins seemed happy.
-confessional-
Jay: The salt water helps with Mickey's eczema. Sometimes it gets so bad, his knees look like armadillos.
-end of confessional-
The goths arrived on the other side, where Taylor was also.
Ennui: Are you done?
Taylor: No, mom messed up the Icelandic sentence, so I made her go back again.
Crimson: " Vinsamlegast gefðu mér mina travel ábending."
The local woman handed them the clue.
-Confessional-
Crimson: Our favorite bands are from Iceland, so yeah. We speak the language.
-End of confessional-
Recorder: " Vinsamlegast gefðu mér mina travel ábending."
Carrie: Let's go.
The best friends walked out onto the field, as father and son arrived, and Dwayne activated the button.
-Confessional-
Dwayne. This time I'll remember.
Junior sighed.
Dawne: What? That lady's goose suit distracted me.
-end of confessional-
And speaking of her, the girl was watching the step brothers have another one of their fights.
Chet: I had the first half of the sentence, and you had to memorize the second half.
Lorenzo: It was the other way around, butt-face.
The two sent each other hateful glances, until they were shoved by the girl.
-Confessional-
Chet: That girl sure saw me.
Lorenzo: You wish, she saw me.
Chet: In your dreams.
Lorenzo: You're the one who should wake up.
Chet jumped on him and they started a fight in the confessional.
-End of the confessional-
The fashion bloggers arrived, and Tom took the word
Tom: " Vinsamlegast gefðu mér mina travel ábending."
The girl gave them the tip.
Jen: Thank you. Excuse me. is that an original Vatroky? oh boy. Let me guess, you get depressed when it's time to take it off, don't you?
The woman nodded. Jen handed her a blog card, then went to the helicopter.
Don: The helicopter needs 3 more teams to take off.
The camera showed the surfers listening to the recording, Geoff grabbed Brody by the arm and started to run, as Kelly and the stepbrothers arrived to hear it again. Noah tried the phrase to no avail, so the pros would have to go back. The cadets however were able to get the clue, then it was the dater's turn.
-confessional-
Ryan: I memorized the first half of the phrase, and Sthep the second.
Stephanie: We share everything, but the fries. if you ever touch them. KABLAAAAAM.
-end of confessional-
Ryan: " Vinsamlegast gefðu mér...
Stephanie: mina travel áobending"
The woman denied.
-confessional-
Ryan: oh, ábending. You were so close.
Sthepanie. Yeah, I was really close, she must have given us the lead.
Ryan: Hey, we're still ahead, we're doing well.
Sthepanie: NO. you don't let me down, I don't let you down. that's how love works. no mistakes. ever.
-end of confessional-
Emma: " Vinsamel, vinsamelgast gefðu mér.." am...
Kitty: mine travel ábending"
The woman gave Kitty the hint.
Emma: You interrupted me, and you almost ruined our shift.
Kitty: But I did it right.
Emma: If you did it this time, good luck. Next time, don't help.
Kitty: Okay.
The positivists got to the end.
Ella (harmonizing): " Vinsamlegast gefðu mér mina travel ábending."
The girl gave her the hint.
Ella: Thank you very much.
The girls started running to the helicopter, just as the masked men arrived.
Shane: " Vinsamlegast gefðu mér mina travel ábending."
The girl gave them the hint.
Lucas: Come on, let's go, the bus is leaving us.
The masked men tried to reach the helicopter, but all they got was the door hitting Lucas in the jaw as it rose.
Shane: Damn. We'll just have to wait.
Lucas said something, but it was unintelligible because he was still groggy from the blow.
-confessional-
Lucas: I've taken so many hits in training, matches, brawls, or just helping out at the orphanage, that at this point there are few places on my body that are untouched. A helicopter door is not going to stop me.
-end of confessional-
Don: The first 7 teams are in the air, while the remaining 14, try to stay alive.
The cameras showed Brick and Cameron finishing listening to the recording again, as Ryan and Sthepanie arrived to do the same. It then cut to the middle of the field, where the best friends were running, until Devin came to a screeching halt.
Dein: My foot is stuck. I'm stuck.
Carrie quickly tried to help him.
Carrie: Pull harder.
Don: Will they make it? My money's in the geyser. Find out when we get back to... The Ridonculous race.
-commercial break-
The camera returned, still with the best friends, until the geyser spewed steam, releasing Devin's foot and causing him to be on top of Carrie.
The camera returned, still with the best of friends, until the geyser spewed steam, releasing Devin's foot and causing him to stand over Carrie.
Devin. ahh, sorry partner.
Carrie: Ahh, it's okay. Are you okay?
Devin: yeah. Come on, we can still get into the second flight.
Don: As most teams attempt to complete the geyser challenge alive.
Don: The top 7 arrive at the ice caves in Haukadalur National Park where their next challenge awaits.
The 7 teams descend and the skaters hit the rink.
Jacques: It's a "Either, or". "Feast or Fossil"
Don: In this "Either or, teams will have to choose between one of two tasks, option 1, consume a traditional Icelandic festin. Or option 2, extract one of the intact fossils in the frozen walls of these ice caves. When they have completed one of the tasks, they must carry their fossil or empty plate to the culmination mat. The last team to arrive could be eliminated from the competition.
The skaters and the sisters took the picks that were at the beginning of the cave, the goths also approached, but then they saw how the other 4 teams also entered the cave, so they decided to go towards the feast table.
-confessional-
Crimson: The others chose the fossil thing, so we didn't because. whatever.
-end of confessional-
Don: Iceland's Thanksgiving feast consists of. Rotten shark, pickled herring, smoked mutton, roasted puffin and seared sheep's heads. Gee, what are they thanking for?
The goths didn't respond.
Don: Thanks for your input.
Rock: " Vinsamellegast gefuar, no, vinsameg, sast, mér mine travel ávouen, aburlending" ...Come on Spud, you heard it too, help me.
Spud: That was a long time ago man, who would remember?
Rock: Ugh. " Vinsamlegast gefðu mér mina travel ábending?"
The girl gave him the hint.
Rock. Yessssss.
The rockers celebrated with an air guitar. The best friends were next to receive their clue, and then it was the turn of father and son.
Junior: "Vinsamlegast gefðu mér…
Dwayne: " mina travel ásdenting"
The woman slapped him hard.
-confessional-
Junior: wow, what did you say to her?
Dwayne: I have no idea. seriously.
-end of confessional-
The cosplayers were finally able to get their clue. The stepbrothers arrived for their second attempt.
Lorenzo: " Vinsamlegast gefðu...
Chet: " Vinsamlegast gefðu mér...
Lorenzo/Chet: " Vinsamlegast gefðu gefðu mér mina travel ábending".
The girl gave them the hint, the step-siblings smiled and almost high-fived each other out of excitement, but quickly stopped and went to the helicopter. Meanwhile, Kitty took a selfie in front of a sasquatch on the ice, who smiled for the picture. Tom and Jen were trying to keep their balance, which was no problem for Jacques and Josee.
Sanders: Fossil.
MacArthur immediately hit the spine hard, breaking part of the spine and the fossil.
MacArthur: Wow. I thought something that's been frozen for millions of years would take a hit.
The vegans used their hands to push air into the wall.
-confessional-
Laurie: We decided to release the fossil using reiki energy.
Miles: We just have to be careful not to use too much. We want to release it, not bring it back to life.
-End of confessional-
Kelly finally went back to the other end.
Taylor: If we get sent home today, I won't talk to you again unless I need money or something.
Kelly: " Vinsamlegast gefðu mér mina travel ábending."
The girl gave them the hint.
Taylor: Oh, good job by not ruining it this time.
Kelly grunted and started for the helicopter.
Taylor: Oh my goodness mom don't get mad, it was a compliment. hello.
Don: The next 7 teams are on their way to the frozen caves.
In the caves, Emma was pushing a very large block of ice that had a fossilized bone in it, while Kitty was taking selfies.
Emma: Alright, it will be safe until the chill zone, now help me.
Kitty rolled her eyes and kept taking pictures. while Emma ignored her and kept pushing the block.
Emma: See? This is going very well.
Back at the geyser fields, Dwayne was still having trouble with the phrase.
Dwayne: " Vinsamela, venisl, llegaste, legast gefðaur, geos mér minays, meli travel ábeu, subí di do do do."
The girl denied. Dwayne could only scream and hit his head a couple of times against the ground. Once past that moment, the surfers (rather, Geoff) got their clue. followed by Brains and brawn and the B.F.F.S. The Daters tried again.
Stephanie: " Vinsamlegast gefðu mér mina travel ábending."
The girl gave her the hint.
Sthepanie: Yes. Boom. That's what I'm talking about. Crash it.
Ryan extended his fist in concern, and Sthepanie bumped it, before running toward the helicopter. Ryan opened his hand, showing that the blow had bent three of his fingers.
Ryan: Ouch.
Don: 11 of the 14 teams decided to do the ice challenge. While the opposites and father and son were still trying to complete the first test.
Sky and Dave made it to the girl after having to run the entire geyser field again, Dave fell to the ground exhausted.
Sky: " Vinsamlegast gefðu mér mina travel ábending"
The girl gave them the clue.
Sky: YES.
Dave: Great… I just need… five minutes.
Sky shouldered him and ran to the helicopter, as father and son arrived for the fourth or fifth time, Dwayne prepared to speak, but was stopped by Junior.
Junior: " Vinsamlegast gefðu mér mina travel ábending."
The girl finally gave them the hint, Junior took it and left, while Dwayne couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.
-confessional-
Junior: We were already so late, I couldn't let you, I mean us, screw it up again.
Dwayne: You were going to say you, referring to me. Kid I'm offended, I knew my whole part of speech.
Junior: All right. Say it again.
Dwayne: No, I don't want to.
Junior: aha.
-end of confessional-
The helicopter departed, as the surfers, pros and rockers watched the "feast".
Geoff: wow. dude.
Mother and daughter were also there and quickly their cheeks puffed out.
Taylor: No, ah ah, it won't happen, we'll do the fossil thing because eugh puke.
Kelly: don't say puke.
They both ended up throwing up, before going to the cave, where they grabbed the pickaxes, but Dwayne ran by and grabbed one.
Dwayne: Too slow. sorry.
Junior: Dad, be careful, it's slippery.
Dwayne: I've been doing winter sports all my life, I know ice like the back of my hand.
the adult started to slip, sliding past the vegans until he hit a rock. When he looked up, he screamed as his beak spun in his direction. lucky for him, it ended up sticking into the rock. but that was enough for Kelly and Taylor to reconsider their options.
-confessional-
Taylor: If you had a face as beautiful as mine would you put it at risk? no. we'll eat the feast.
-end of confessional-
mother and daughter joined the feast, where Geoff had no choice but to feed his companion, who could barely chew.
Geoff: We can do it old man.
-confessional-
Geoff: It feels weird feeding Brody like he's a baby, but it's a team challenge. and the guy's a human garbage can right now. He'll eat anything.
The Hispanic sufferer suffered another shock.
-end of confessional-
Rock: Hey, eat something old.
Spud took off his headphones and saw the plate.
Spud: Uh, no thanks, I'm not hungry.
Rock looked at him determinedly and shoved a handful of the dish into his mouth. The goths were almost finished, in fact only the eyes of the head were left, which they consumed as if it were nothing, to the disgust and surprise of the others. Ennui took the plate and they walked calmly to the finish line.
Don: Wow. First place.
The goths showed no reaction.
Don: You're the winners, you won. wujuuu... trying to ruin the show? Is that your plan? Get out. You're bad kids.
-confessional-
Crimson: as soon as I saw the plate, I knew we'd finish first.
Ennui: I'm so excited, first place. I'm so happy, I could pee my pants.
Crimson: you already did.
-end of confessional-
Several teams were still in the cave, Lucas was trying to pull a Triceratops head out of the wall, until the horn broke and made him fall backwards on a rock, to the concern of most of them when they heard the sound.
Lucas: don't worry, it hurts less than it sounds.
Don: The first place is already taken. But the last one is still available, and nobody wants it.
The lovers had made a great effort with the saucer, there was only a strip of what they assumed was entrails left, they both took one end and began to eat it, until they recreated a slightly more disgusting version of the lady and the tramp's kiss.
Taylor: Eugh. It's true. I'm already on full puke alert around here.
Kelly: Don't say puke.
They both went back to regurgitating. Owen and Noah were already in the eyes too.
Noah: Don't think, just chew.
Owen: Eye, eye. you know what I mean? cause it's a... this is disgusting.
Don: Second place (bloggers-Fossil).
Don: Third place (Ice Dancers-fossil).
Don: Fourth place (pros-fest).
More teams were preparing to leave the cave, MacArthur was about to hit another fossil, but Sanders stopped her.
Sanders: Maybe I should take this one.
The vegans paused for a moment.
Laurie: My hands are frozen, let's take a moment to thank the fossil spirits that guide us.
The hippies let go of the block to meditate standing up, the block of ice slipped.
-confessional-
Laurie: We have the fossil spirits to thank. After all, someday we'll be one too.
-end of confessional-
Miles in a moment opened his eyes, and realized the block was gone.
Miles: Our fossil.
The Surfers reached the finish line.
Don: Fifth place (Surfers-fest).
The Daters were next. In another of their awkward make-out sessions.
Don: Oh yeah, make out, you're sixth (daters-fest).
Mother and daughter arrived.
Don: They're the seventh. But they've earned an hour penalty.
Taylor: What?
Don: After saying the sentence wrong in Icelandic, they were both supposed to come back, but only Kelly did.
Taylor: Augh. Well done mom.
-confessional-
Taylor: I've been sitting around waiting for you for so long my butt went numb, and now we get penalized? You ruin my life.
-end of confessional-
In the cave, father and son were trying to find another fossil, until the one from the vegans slid in at their feet.
Dwayne: Look at that. And you worried we'd come in last.
Junior: I thought we had to get the fossil out of the wall. I got a bad feeling.
Dwayne: The worst that can happen is we get eliminated, so let's go.
Father and son left while Dwayne pushed the fossil. The vegans made it to the open area, only to see that their fossil wasn't there either.
Laurie: It's got to be around here somewhere, Miles.
Don: Seventh place (Best friends-Fossil).
Don: Eighths (Positivists-Fossil).
Dwayne came in pushing the fossil.
Don: Father and son, you are the ninth team to arrive.
Laurie: Wait, that's our fossil.
Junior: I knew that was too much luck.
Dwayne: oh okay, here you go.
Don: No sharing, you'll have to do it again.
Laurie: but.
Don: I don't care.
Laurie: But.
Don: I don't care.
Laurie: But.
Don: I don't care.
Laurie looked at Dwayne angrily.
Laurie: The goddess of karma will get you for this.
-confessional-
Laurie: I don't normally allow myself to experience negative emotions, but I'm sure my aura is pretty purple right now.
Dwayne: it's not the first time I've received bad wishes, but I don't believe in that Karam nonsense. So it's all good.
Junior smacked his forehead. That would only make things go bad.
-End of confessional.
Miles: We won't be able to get another fossil out in time using Reiki.
Laurie: Then we'll just have to... eat the feast.
Miles: Whaaaat?
Don: Tenth (step-brothers-fossil).
Don: Eleventh (cosplayer-fossil).
Taylor: This is all your fault. you're the mom or whatever, you can't let me do everything because I'm beautiful. Come on, act like a parent.
Kelly: Okay. From now on, whatever I say. It's done.
Taylor: You're not one to tell me what to do.
Taylor walked away, leaving Kelly alone.
Kelly: Teenagers. Wait for me, honey.
The vegans were having the difficult task of consuming the carnivorous feast, in tears and pain.
Spud: You better hurry up buddy, they're gaining on us.
Rock: Me. They're catching up to me.
The cadets reached the finish line.
Don: Twelfth (cadets-fossil).
MacArthur: Crazy hens, that was close.
Sanders: we're halfway there.
The sisters were next, with Emma falling to the ground as she stopped pushing the ice block.
Don: Thirteen (Sisters-fossil).
-confessional-
Rock: Eating that thing was the hardest thing I've ever done, harder than math and getting my license.
Laurie: I can't believe I just did that. There are animals inside me now. But I know they don't want us to come in last.
Miles; mine want to get out now.
-end of confessional-
The Adversity twins made it to the finish line.
Don: 14 (Adversity twins-fossil) live for another day.
-confessional-
Jay: I don't think we'll last long.
Mickey: And we'll probably be eliminated from the show soon.
Jay: That's what I said.
Mickey: Oh.
Jay: This just got heavy.
-end of confessional-
Don: 15 (Brain and Brawn-fossil)
Don: 16 (M.A.P.S- Fossil)
Don: 17 (Masked Mens-fossil)
Don: 18 (Opposites-fossil)
Dave: Gosh, too close.
Taylor: I'm sure our penalty isn't over yet.
Don: oh no, and here come the last teams.
The camera caught the rockers and vegans, running with the trays. Mother and daughter got more nervous. Until the alarm went off.
Don: Penalty ended, Nineteenth (mother and daughter-fest).
Don: And the rockers are the 20th (Rockers-fest).
The vegans stopped.
Don: And the forcibly carnivorous vegans are the last team to arrive.
-confessional-
Laurie: So many animals... I ate... so many animals.
Miles grabbed a bucket and threw up.
-end of confessional-
Don: The good news is that it's a non-elimination round, so you can stay.
Laurie: You made me eat animals...for nothing?
Don: ahhh.
Before he could go on, the vegan in the hat lunged at him, while the rockers, opposites and mother and daughter could only watch between frightened and shocked, not knowing what to do.
Don: ahhh, security. Next time in the Ridonculous Race. Brazil. Ahhh.
Miles ended up throwing up, causing Dave to jump into Sky's arms to evade it.
-End of episode-
-BONUS SCENE-
Once Miles and Sky calmed Laurie down a bit, the 4 teams headed back to the hotel.
Dave: I'm sure we're under 0 degrees.
Taylor: All the more reason to hurry, this weather is terrible for my skin.
Once at the hotel. Mother and daughter immediately went to the rooms, while the rockers went to the buffet.
Sky: We were lucky today. But maybe it won't happen again, we'll have to try harder.
Dave: Yes. I'll give more of myself… I think.
Sky: No need, it's just some more focus. Relax a little, I'll go help the Vegans.
Dave: Why?
Sky: Because if I...We. are going to win, I want it to be fair, and a team with low morale doesn't compete with their best game.
The Blackhaired girl went with the hippies, Dave was a little confused, on one hand she was helping a team that would perfectly be a rival, but at the same time, that she wanted to have a fair competition seemed like a very noble thing on her part. Without realizing it, his cheeks reddened a little. Until a voice brought him out of his thoughts.
Noah: Lost on fantasy island?
Dave: Uh, what?
Noah: That they almost wiped you out.
Dave: Yeah I know. This definitely wasn't our challenge, I don't know what's gotten into me the last few days.
Noah: I think your head and chest are starting to fight for control.
Dave was about to respond, but Owen interrupted them. As he brought over a tray with 3 cups.
Owen: Hey, you guys want some hot cocoa?
Dave's face darkened a little, as Noah showed some concern.
Owen: Amm, are you okay buddy?
Dave: Y-Yeah, I'm fine, I think it was just the cold.
Dave grabbed one of the cups and went to sit down. Leaving the professionals alone.
Owen: Did I say something I shouldn't have?
Noah: It's not my place to say it big guy.
Dave just kept drinking the chocolate, while Sky tried to comfort the vegans. But their heads were still clear on one thing, they would have to improve their performance, or the next ones to have to walk home would be them.
-END OF BONUS SCENE-
Elimination Table
24- The Larpers, Leonard and Tammy.
23- The Tennis Rivals, Gerry and Pete.
22- The Geniuses, Ellody and Mary.
Still competing.
Best Friends, Carrie and Devin.
The Cadets, Sanders and McArthur.
The Ice Dancers, Jacques and Josee.
The Opposites, Dave and Sky.
The Goths, Crimson and Ennui.
The B.F.F.S., Katie and Sadie.
Brains and Brawn, Cameron and Brick.
The Daters, Ryan and Sthepanie.
The Surfers, Geoff and Brody.
The Professionals, Owen and Noah.
The Cosplayers, Lara and Pierce.
The Masked mens, Lucas and Shane.
The Positivists, Ella and Sammy.
The Rockers, Rock and Spud.
The Bloggers, Tom and Jen.
The Sisters, Emma and Kitty.
The Adversity Twins, Mickey and Jay.
Mother and Daughter, Kelly and Taylor.
The Step Brothers, Chet and Lorenzo.
The Vegans, Laurie and Miles.
Father and son, Dwayne and Junior.
And so ends this cold trip to Iceland.
In this episode, the new teams took a back seat, but I just couldn't find a good way to squeeze much in, beyond Ella's musical moment, Lucas' bad luck and the little sparks with Katie and Sadie.
It will come as a surprise that Sky and Dave take a back seat, but the only thing I could think of was that they went with mother and daughter in refusing to eat the feast, and I gave up on that. Because even in disgust, Dave at this point would prefer the risk of the cave to food poisoning, and with Sky on his side he'd have a better chance in the cave.
But there's the bonus scene saving buttocks and getting more and more meat on the grill. Plus allowing for more interactions from both with the other teams. Sky is already showing her good side by wanting a more equal competition, and we get glimpses of Dave's past and feelings.
I tweaked the blogger's geyser part, as it seemed odd to me that they didn't get a penalty by avoiding saying the phrase. As well as added something for Carrie and Devin, with the goal of further polishing their interactions going forward.
And just like in canon, it's a non-elimination round, so everyone's still in play. But don't worry, the shake-ups will come at any time.