The Ridonculous Race: Cartoon Crossover
Episode 22: I Love Ridonc & Roll
Don: Last time, on The Ridonculous Race: Cartoon Crossover! Our teams raced from the Jackie Chan Adventures Universe to Beijing, China! While there our teams got battered and skewered, and while the lovebirds showed great commitment to each other, apparently listening to wooden planks which are somehow still alive also prove very effective. Oh yes! It was thanks to Plank that the Weirdos managed to score their first win of the season. And although the Brothers suffered several setbacks, it was Bobby's weak stomach that ultimately cost Brother & Sister the competition. Seriously, how does so much come out of such a skinny guy? These 11 proud teams remain. (Eleven icons of the remaining pop up around Don in the order they placed during the last leg when he says this) Time to send one of them packing, because this is, The Ridonculous Race: Cartoon Crossover.
Cue Theme Song
We come across Don walking across the Great Wall of China, preparing himself both physically and mentally for today's set of challenges.
Don: Last episode's Chill Zone sits atop the Great Wall of China. That makes it today's starting point. And last episode's winners are the first team to grab a tip.
We pan over to the Chill Zone where we see Jonny 2x4 & Rolf approaching the Don Box. Rolf presses the button on top while Jonny 2x4 proceeds to grab it and read it out loud.
Jonny 2x4: (to Plank) Check it out, buddy! We're going to Finland!
Rolf: Finland?
[Place Description]
Don: Finland. To refresh your memory, this European country is home to countless coffee drinkers, cellphone users, and the most saunas per capita. Which is where the teams are headed. (we find him standing next to a Don Box with nothing but a towel wrapped around his nether regions outside a cabin in a snowcapped region of the country) Here, to this Don Box, at the piping hot saunas of the Apena Pele Spa. (we now find him in a sauna wearing nothing but a towel accompanied by a wolf for some reason) Why suffer in the cold… (he opens up the door to the sauna hut he's in, looking fairly burned) When you can suffer in the heat? (immediately after saying this, his towel drops, exposing his censored nether region)
[End Description]
[Confessional: Agent K & Dick Daring]
Agent K: Finland is actually a fairly popular tactical position for several well-known agencies. They have four months of almost total darkness, plus the local community are very unique.
Dick Daring: I just enjoy it for the meatballs
[End Confessional]
We turn our attention back to the Great Wall of China where we see more and more teams grabbing their tips and making their way to the taxi stations. The teams attempt to flag down a cab, but every one of them passes them by.
Ford: Taxi!
Theresa: Chauffer!
Ingrid: Cab.
Seeing that this is going nowhere, Jude decides to get creative, removing his shirt and turning it into a homemade flag, hoping to gain the attention of one of the cabbies.
Jude: (yelling with all his vigor) TAXI! (fortunately, one manages to stop for Jude, much to his and Jonesy's delight)
Jonesy: Right on! (they do their signature fist bump and enter the vehicle) First place, here we come! (their cab drives off as everyone watches on)
Jen: That may have been one of the smartest things I've ever seen him do.
Nikki: Yeah. You know, for such a chill dude, he's a lot smarter than we give him credit for.
Jen: You may be right.
We cut to the inside of the Slackers' cab where we see find Jude snacking on a hot dog with mustard. However, some of the mustard spills on his shirt and, not wanting to let any go to waste, begins sucking it clean off his shirt.
Scene cuts to the airport where we see a plane taking off in the background.
Don: Our teams are en route to Oulu, Finland, and thanks to the power of editing, they've now arrived. (after getting a map design featuring an overhead view of the world with a digital plane crossing the continents of Asia and Europe, we find the plane landing in the snowcapped region of Oulu, Finland)
We then proceed to move on from the airport and find ourselves at the Apena Pele Spa where a cab has just pulled up, revealing the Slackers as the first team to arrive, still clinging to their lead like green on a shamrock.
Jude: Sweet, dude! We're the first ones here! (they immediately race towards the Don Box where Jonesy grabs a tip and reads it out loud)
Jonesy: (reading the tip) It's an All-In. "Finish Spa Day." Teams have to sit in a dry sauna…
Jude: Cool.
Jonesy: (continues reading the tip) Fully clothed at the highest heat for 10 minutes. (Jonesy does not like where this is going)
Jude, who currently has his pants down and his shirt tossed to the side, chuckles nervously when Jonesy eyes him, incredulous.
Jude: Slightly less cool, dude. (Jonesy then notices a rather odd fashion choice in regards to Jude's attire)
Jonesy: Are you wearing a banana hammock?
We turn our attention to the inside of one of the saunas where we find Don is once again partaking in the luxury of chilling out in a dry sauna.
Don: Each spa hut has just enough room for two teams. (motions towards a timer currently set up above the seating area reading '10:00' in red lighting) And the 10-minute doesn't start until both teams have crammed inside.
We come back to Jonesy & Jude, now fully clothed I might add, who are still reading the tip in real time.
Jonesy: After the sauna, collect a tip from the next Don Box by crossing the semi-frozen river.
We set our sights upon the semi-frozen river where we find a baby seal situated on a floating piece of ice. The seal, possibly due to the frigid temperatures, sneezes, causing it to slide off and fall into the freezing cold water.
Returning to the Slackers, we see them approaching one of the saunas, waiting for another team to show up.
Jonesy: Might as well wait for another team to show up. I mean, the timer won't start until we're both inside, so why should it be we have to suffer in the heat for God knows how long until the next team arrives.
Jude: Well freezing out here in the cold isn't exactly the best option either, dude. (Jonesy attempts to retort this, only to realize that Jude has a point. Plus, he's soon distracted by the arrival of the next team: Jen & Nikki)
Jonesy: (attempting to act cool in front of his girlfriend) Oh hey. So it's two teams per sauna… hey, look at that, we're two teams.
Jen: (secretly whispering to Nikki) A sauna together, huh? Sounds hot.
Steam rises up over the screen and we find the Best Friends, and by extension the Slackers, have currently taken up residence in one of the saunas. Jen & Nikki appear to be taking no pleasure in this, further proven by their ragged hair and profuse sweating.
Jen: (exasperated) So hot! How long's it been?
Nikki: Ten seconds. (Jonesy slides up next to his girlfriend, hoping to act smooth and completely misreading the situation)
Jonesy: So, I…
Nikki: (hastily) Too hot to talk!
Jonesy: (nervous) Right.
We return to the outside of the sauna huts where we see Herry & Odie have just arrived and collected the tip. Now, having been brought up to speed on what the challenge is, Herry pounds his fists together, ready to take on whatever challenge is thrown their way.
Herry: Let's do this! (he cheers. However, before he can go any farther, Odie grasps onto his shirt and tugs on it, stopping Herry dead in his tracks. Which is fairly impressive, considering Herry's superior size and strength)
Odie: Wait! Do you mind if we wait for, I do know, Fillmore & Ingrid to show up? (he smiles, timorously)
Herry: Do I mind? Not in the least. (Herry smiles and shrugs, although judging from his tone, he doesn't appear happy by this arrangement)
[Confessional: Herry & Odie]
Odie: Ingrid & I, I believe we're on pretty solid ground. However, I feel like we've just been kind of going through the motions, you know. I'm worried that things are becoming stale between us. So I trying to spend some quality time with her in order to get to know her more and hopefully loosen things up a bit. But I won't let it affect our performance in the race. My top priority is Ingrid. (he immediately catches himself and attempts to save face) I mean, winning.
Herry: (chuckles upon witnessing Odie's clearly paper-thin ruse) Sure it is.
[End Confessional]
As the Complete Opposites wait for Odie's girlfriend and her partner to arrive, Agent K & Dick Daring breeze past them into the 2nd sauna.
Herry: Now we're in 4th place.
Odie: Relax, Herry. They'll get here.
Jay & Theresa immediately follow them into the sauna, shutting the door behind them and starting the challenge.
Herry: 5th place.
Odie: Still top 5.
Soon, Archie & Atlanta, Jonny 2x4 & Rolf, Cavendish & Dakota, and Hanzo & Genji breeze past the Complete Opposites and enter the 3rd and 4th sauna huts, beginning the challenge.
Herry: 9th place.
Odie: (impatient) Okay, where are they? (he then notices them approaching and immediately stands to his feet) Oh, hey babe. Looks like we'll be stuck together. (Odie chuckles nervously, leaving Ingrid to just stare at him, strangely)
[Confessional: Fillmore & Ingrid]
Ingrid: Did Odie purposely wait for me do he and I could be together in the same hut? That seems a little counter-intuitive, don't you think, Fillmore?
Fillmore: He's probably just showing that he loves you and that he wants to be by your side.
Ingrid: I guess. Although, since the end of the last leg, he's been asking a lot of questions about myself and what I do. And I do mean a lot of questions, considering the amount of time we had between episodes. (she and Fillmore gesture towards the camera, momentarily giving a look, before returning to their conversation) But, it seems odd that he's getting kind of personal all of a sudden.
Fillmore: Well, if it's bugging you, maybe you should talk to him. But give him a little time. More than likely, the boyfriend-girlfriend is new to him, so he's just trying to get a handle on things.
Ingrid: Alright. If you say so.
[End Confessional]
We enter sauna #4 where we find the Time Travelers looking absolutely ravaged as a result of the intense heat, which makes sense considering the fact that they're wearing extremely thick clothing and a fair amount of layers.
Dakota: (panting heavily) I regret… having worn… this tracksuit.
Cavendish: (panting heavily) At least… you're not… (attempts to go further, but the extreme temperatures prevent him from continuing) Too hot… to insult… you.
Dakota then sees that the Ninjas are barely paying any attention to the heat that currently encapsulates the current quarters, causing him to become fairly irritated as a result of this.
Dakota: Oh come on, you have to be in the same boat as us, right? I'm sweating through my eyebrows for crying out loud, and I didn't even know that was possible. (Genji attempts to answer, only to be stopped by Dakota holding up a hand to silence him) Look, I get you, considering the circumstances, but what about him? (he acknowledges that Hanzo, despite not being a cyborg, appears completely unaffected by the heat)
Hanzo: I believe I've mentioned the period in my life where I struggled to accept the circumstances related to my brother's death, traveling the globe, hoping to find some means of closure and acceptance. (Dakota, after a moment of thought, nods his head, solemnly) I believe you can connect the dots from there. (he goes back to sitting in silence, with Dakota doing the same, twiddling his thumbs)
Cavendish: So… this is awkward, right? (after a moment, everyone voices their agreements)
Halfway through the challenge, the teams are really starting to feel the heat. Honestly, comparing their situation to a pizza cooking in an oven would be like comparing a deer to an elk… Practically the same, yet still completely different.
Don: As the remaining teams get cooking, some take the chance to unwind. (we cut to sauna #3 where we see Archie not-so-casually place his arm around Atlanta's shoulders, prompting her to give him a small smile in recognition) While others take the chance to talk strategy.
In sauna #6, Ford & Stan, being the only group without a second team, begin contemplating their next move in secret.
Stan: When we get out, we have to move. This guy's may be young, but they're cocky, and that is where we'll nail them. What do you say? (he turns towards his brother, who doesn't seem to be paying attention to his brother's proposed strategy. Currently, it appears as though he thought process is elsewhere. Stan, annoyed at this, clears his throat, regaining Ford's attention) Did you hear what I just said?
Ford: (nervous; saving face) Of course. Great plan, Stan. Keep coming up with great ideas. (Ford returns to his train of thought. His brother, knowing full well that his brother would never say something like that about him, appears quizzical by this sudden, unexpected statement)
Stan: (getting an idea; sly tone) Alright. If that's the case, then I guess we resign from the race.
Ford: Great thinking, Stanley.
Stan: I'll call us an interdimensional cab; we can hitch a ride back to Gravity Falls.
Ford: Perfect.
Stan: And while I'm at it, I'll just sign over all of our shares to Cyberdyne Systems.
Ford: I understand completely. (after a while, despite enjoying some of his brother's compliments while he's in his distracted state, Stan becomes annoyed and immediately regains his brother's attention)
Stan: Ford, do you mind telling me what the hell has your gears working overtime in that thing you call a head?
Ford: Oh, sorry, was I doing it again? (Stan nods, prompting his brother to scratch his temple, indignant)
Stan: Is this related to the villains and the Wu? (Ford nods) I thought we already had this discussion?
Ford: We did. But… I don't know. I feel like we missed something. Something important.
Stan: Trust me, I've gotten that feeling every now and again. And I want nothing more than to go back there and see if anything might've happened that would warrant a search party. But for now, we need to focus our attention on the race. We can't let our minds go astray, because then we're more viable to make mistakes.
Ford: True. Alright, I'll continue going forward. (serious) But if anything, and I mean anything pops up, I'm dropping this, and we are going to investigate! (Stan nods in agreement and they refocus on the challenge)
We return to the first sauna where we see that there's only thirty seconds left on the timer, with the 6teen teams looking like they're absolutely roasting.
Jonesy: Almost time to jet, Jude.
Jude: Finally, dude, cause I think the heat is getting to me. It looks like Jen & Nikki are melting.
Jonesy: Jude, relax, they're not- WHOA! (he immediately freaks out, and we pan over to discover that Jen & Nikki's mascara is running as a result of the high temperatures currently surrounding them)
Jen: (touching her face and discovering he runny mascara) Dang it.
Nikki: Just be glad Caitlin isn't hear. Otherwise, she would've totally freaked out. (they chuckle at this remark)
At that moment, the timer strikes zero, prompting the 6teen teams to bolt out of the first sauna and begin advancing towards the semi-frozen river.
Don: And they're off! Some very fast, others… not so much. (we find Hanzo & Genji exiting the 3rd sauna, practically unaffected by either the snow or the heat, and readying themselves for the upcoming challenge ahead of them)
Genji: Good luck. I wish you the best going forward. (they race off towards the river while Cavendish & Dakota collapse outside the door, smoldering)
We cut to the inside of the 2nd sauna where we see Theresa coming across a bucket of what-appears-to-be water, which she proceeds to pick up and overturn above her head, completely dousing herself. She then sighs in relief, as it apparently helped to ease the sweltering heatwave within their environment.
Theresa: I didn't know dry saunas had water.
Agent K: (nervous) Uh, that's not water it's… well… (she motions towards Dick Daring, who is currently surround by several buckets, all of which are filled to the brim with a liquid substance which is currently being excreted from his body. It doesn't take a genius to put two and two together)
For a moment, the world is currently where it needs to be. However, the moment soon passes, and Theresa immediately screams at the top of her lungs upon realizing what she's just done. This scream carries itself all the way up towards the stratosphere before fading out to nothing, showcasing that, 'In space, no one can hear you scream'.
We then travel past various planets and star systems before landing upon Earth… or rather, a different Earth. We then proceed to zoom in on this planet where we find ourselves descending towards Danville, revealing that this world is occupied by the cast of Phineas and Ferb. We continue to move towards the planet before eventually landing on Phineas and Ferb's older sister, Candace, casually walking down the sidewalk, not a care in the world. However, as she's about to take another step, she stops and begins looking around, as if sensing something may be wrong.
Candace: Strange. It happened again. What is it with this spot? Maybe I should get a checkup. Eh, checking up on Phineas and Ferb seems cheaper. (she looks around once more, skeptically, before going back on her walk and making her way towards her homestead to do the one thing that she does best: bust her brothers… or at least attempt to bust her brothers)
We return to the competition where we find Theresa immediately bolting out of the sauna, screaming her head off and racing towards the semi-frozen river. Jay and Agent K begin to slowly follow, only to be shoved out of the way by Dick Daring, who begins racing to follow Theresa's path.
Dick Daring: NEED COLD!
We pan the camera over to discover Cavendish & Dakota crawling through the snow, clearly suffering fatigue from the well-insulated fabrics infused with the heatwave they just suffered through. As one might put it, they felt hotter than a hickory-smoked sausage.
Cavendish: (groaning) Must persevere. We have… a competition… to win. (at that moment, Theresa comes barreling past them, still screaming her head off. As a result, she doesn't spot them, resulting in her stomping her foot down on the back of Cavendish's head, pressing it into the snow. After taking a moment to recover, Cavendish lifts his head and watches her run off) Well, that was rude. (immediately after saying that, Dick Daring comes through, bashing Cavendish's face into the snow once more)
We turn our attention towards the semi-frozen river where we find the Best Friends have arrived and are currently idling the contents of said river.
Nikki: So this is the semi-frozen river. Gotta say, I was expected something a little more… I don't know, unexpected. (Theresa then appears and, due to the fact that her eyes are shut, tight, she ends up plowing into Jen & Nikki, sending all three of them into the semi-frozen river. Jen & Nikki immediately emerge, shivering their butts off as a result of the frigid temperatures) O-Okay, was n-not ex-expecting that. (Theresa rises soon afterwards, desperately trying to clean herself off)
Theresa: Ew, ew, ew; so gross!
Not long after, Dick Daring arrives, jumping for joy before plunging into the depths of the semi-frozen river. However, as soon as he emerges, we discover that the resulting temperatures have led to Dick freezing himself, literally. Agent K arrives not long after and we find her facepalming upon witnessing her husband's foolish actions.
Agent K: Well, on the plus side, at least we won't have to worry about your swimming phobia resurfacing. (she then realizes what she just said and chuckles) Hey, I made it funny. Well, that's a quarter in the pun jar. (she then dives in and begins pushing her husband to the other side)
Soon after, the Complete Opposites and Safety Patrollers arrive and, having probably figured out what transpired, hesitantly approach the semi-frozen river.
Ingrid: Um, I'm no expert… Okay, that's a lie, I am an expert, and I think that river is way too cold.
Odie: Come on, it can't be let that bad. (he jumps in to prove his point, only to be immediately contradicted when he resurfaces and begins shivering like mad) S-S-See? (he gives a weak cheer while Ingrid merely rolls her eyes. However, her mood changes when she notices Odie barely managing to keep her head above the surface) Okay, maybe I didn't account for the water's depth in relation to my height. Spoiler alert, it's really deep. (he then hears bubbles bubbling before suddenly being risen out of the water by Herry, how ends up placing Odie on his right shoulder)
Herry: (turning around to face Fillmore & Ingrid) Anyone else need a lift? (neither one of them objects to the idea and immediately get on Herry's shoulders as he begins crossing the river)
Fillmore: Thanks for the lift, big guy.
Herry: Anytime. (Ingrid smiles at Herry's chivalry while all Odie can do is look away in embarrassment)
We then turn our attention to the other side of the river where we find Hanzo & Genji, who appear to be completed unfazed by the temperatures, collecting a tip from the Don Box, which Hanzo proceeds to read out loud.
Hanzo: Head to downtown Oulu, Finland and prepare to air out your rock on. (deadpanned) Not one for grammar I see.
Genji: Let's go. (they leave as several individuals collect the tips and proceed towards several parked taxis and proceed towards downtown Oulu)
Back on the other side of the semi-frozen river, we find Jonesy & Jude having just arrived with Archie & Atlanta not far behind them. Upon seeing what lays in front of them, Archie immediately blanches.
Archie: (anxious) Water. Why did it have to be water? Especially freezing cold water that may cause hypothermia… or worse.
Atlanta: (comforting) Relax, Archie, I'll help you out. (mischievous) In the meantime, why don't we include a little foreplay. (as Jude is about to dive in, Atlanta comes to his side, slyly) Hey, Jude, dare you to kiss that seal. (she points towards the baby seal from earlier currently perched on another ice block flowing aimlessly in the middle of the river. Jude appears conflicted as to what he should do in this circumstance)
Jonesy: Jude, I know what you're thinking, and trust me, don't… (he attempts to continue further, only to be interrupted by Atlanta, who appears determined to let her plan be carried out)
Atlanta: Double dare. (Jude, despite knowing that there's a set of challenges currently in progress, appears determined to carry out the dare presented before him)
[Solo Confessional: Jude]
Jude: If there's one thing I've learned in life, dudes and dudettes, is that if something looks like a bad idea, sounds like a bad idea, and it requires a dare to do it… It's gonna be crazy… crazy awesome.
[End Confessional]
We now find Jude currently grasping onto the ice block looking at the seal, appearing genuinely calm.
Jude: Don't worry, dudes, he's just a cute little guy. I'm sure he's… (the seal, upon being approached by Jude, begins growling defensively and immediately pounces on Jude, biting down on his head)
Jonesy: (shocked) Okay, did not see that coming.
Jude stands there, motionless, most likely due to the shock of the matter while Archie, with a little help from Atlanta, swim past him.
Atlanta: Huh, killer baby seal. I like it.
Archie: Should we be worried?
Atlanta: I'm sure he'll be alright. (they make it to the other side and grab a tip)
Jonesy: Snapping out of a trance in 3, 2, 1. (Jude screams out in agony and fear and begins running around wildly, attempting to rip the seal off his head, causing Jonesy to sigh) What has my life become? (Jonesy immediately begins chasing after Jude, hoping to catch and dislodge the seal from his cranium)
Scene transitions to a concert venue in downtown Oulu where we find a crowd of cheering fans a hardcore rock music plays in the background. Soon, several teams arrive via taxi and situate themselves next to the nearby Don Box.
Dick Daring: (exiting the taxi; excited) Cool, I wonder who's playing?
Herry: (grabs a tip from the Don Box and views it) Um, it looks like we are.
Ingrid: It's a Random Botch.
Hanzo: (reading the tip) One team member must go up onstage and battle it out in Finland's national sport: air guitar. (Hanzo scoffs upon hearing this) Air guitar? For real?
Don: (situated onstage) For very real. Performances will be judged by this applause meter. (points to the device set above the stage) Get the crowd into a maximum frenzy… (begins rocking out on the air guitar, leading to the fans cheering loudly, resulting in the applause meter falling in the red) And teams can rock on over to the Chill Zone. (points to the Chill Zone located just off to the side of the stage) Bottom out… (the crowd suddenly begins booing, causing the applause meter to fall into the green) And it's off to the back of the line to try, try again.
Fillmore: (reading the tip) Whoever didn't take the tip from the Don Box must perform in the challenge. (upon reading that last part, Dick Daring immediately begins nervous)
Dick Daring: Uh oh. (he peers towards his wife, who appears absolutely mortified upon realizing that she's having to perform, onstage, in front of a large audience, who'll be watching her every move)
[Confessional: Agent K & Dick Daring]
Agent K: Air guitar. All the coolness of not being a musician; all the lameness of jumping around onstage like a buffoon.
Dick Daring: Yeah, this one had Dick written all over it. Plus, there's also the matter of your… (he clears his throat, nervously) Stage freight. (Agent K blanches and immediately goes into a fetal position at the mere thought of her crippling fear) Yeah, this is gonna end badly.
[End Confessional]
We find several individuals preparing for the challenge backstage, gearing up to face the onslaught of the crowd before their grand debut.
Genji: (begins strumming his air guitar wildly before finishing off the set and turning to Hanzo) How was that?
Hanzo: Well, you look like a deranged lunatic, but since that's what we're going for, keep it up. (Genji complies with Hanzo's demand and continues practicing)
We then move on to Herry & Odie where we find Odie attempting to find a decent rhythm… which just makes him appear all the more awkward.
Herry: Strum it like you mean it, Odie.
Odie: I feel ridiculous. (he then sees Ingrid attempting to coach Fillmore and gets an idea) Hey Ingrid, check out my moves. (he begins racing forward, determined) Power slide! (he attempts to do a knee slide, only to immediately skid to a stop on the hardwood floor and far forward, painfully. Ingrid looks confused as to what Odie was trying to accomplish while Fillmore & Herry look down in contempt)
Herry: Yikes.
Fillmore: Dawg. That's… wow.
[Confessional: Herry & Odie]
Odie: I'm blowing it, aren't I?
Herry: (tense) What… no… why would you think that? I mean, sure, you've made a few blunders… in front of Ingrid… who is your girlfriend… and I'm just gonna stop talking now.
[End Confessional]
We move towards the stage area where we find Agent K attempting to strum her way to victory, but all she can do is look out at the crowd, imagining them peering into her soul and judging her every movement and trait, and imagining them jeering her for the smallest of infractions. Soon, however, those jeers become reality as the meter begins to fall into the green. She attempts to get out of there, but accidentally trips on one of the wires, causing her to bump into the speakers, resulting in the precariously placed amps to begin shaking. Dick, seeing where this is going, immediately comes to his wife's aid.
Dick Daring: K! (he immediately runs towards her and jumps in the air) Look out below! (he lands on top of her, crushing her due to his massive size) Don't worry, you're safe. (the speakers then fall on top of the Married Parents, with Dick Daring getting the full brunt of the impact) Ow. (the crowd then boos upon witnessing this, resulting in the dial falling all the into the green zone, resulting in them losing the challenge)
After moving all of the debris off of them, the two move backstage while Odie proceeds to go onstage.
Agent K: Be careful of the tree of speakers. They tend to fall.
Odie: (gulps) I'll try to keep that in mind.
He then begins attempting to jam out, resulting in him trying way too hard to impress Ingrid. All he ends up doing is making a fool of himself, resulting in Ingrid looking unimpressed, causing him to get nervous. Unfortunately, this culminates in him not looking where he's going, ending with him falling flat on his face after losing his footing. The dial falls in the green, resulting in Odie being dragged offstage by a comically oversized hook wrapping around his leg. He gets to his feet and hangs his head, dejected, as he approaches Herry.
Herry: I don't know, Odie. You're crush on Ingrid just got you crushed.
Odie: Don't worry. We may be at the back of the line, but we're still in 4th. (he then sees that all the teams, except for the Slackers, have arrived and are currently waiting their turn) Dang it.
We're then shown a quadruple split screen where we contestants trying, and failing, to advance. Nikki attempts to rock out, poorly might I add, which leads to her getting a tomato to the face; Dakota tries to rock out on a power cord, but he ends up losing a shoe and gets hit with a red sauce surprise; Hanzo attempts a knee slide, but is still booed for his lackluster performance; and Rolf, confused in regards to the challenge, immediately gets a tomato to the face due to the fact that he doesn't understand air guitar mechanics.
Rolf: Is the guitar invisible? A curse I say! (he's then immediately dragged off)
Don: It seems like no one can air out their rock on… Did that make sense? And even when they get a groove on. (we see Atlanta rocking out to the max, believing she has this challenge in the bag…) They trip over it. (only for her to touch some loose wiring, causing her to get electrocuted and fall to the ground)
Atlanta: Why are their wires up here? It's air guitar. (however, the audience doesn't care and continue booing, causing the dial to fall in the green)
Ford begins trying to figure out how to properly rock out with calculations, but ends up doing it onstage, causing everyone to boo at him.
Audience Member: Get off the stage, nerd!
Don: Or, perhaps, they just lack that special something.
We then find Agent K onstage, looking absolutely mortified, as the crowd continues to boo her on.
Agent K: Oh dear. There go the legs. (she instantly falls to the ground and falls into a fetal position, absolutely terrified)
Don: Will anyone pass this challenge? Seriously, this is pathetic.
The audience continues booing and booing as the dial continues to buzz in the green zone, signifying that practically everyone is failing repeatedly.
After several failed attempts, the Slackers finally arrive. Jude looks fairly disoriented while Jonesy leads him on while holding a tip.
Archer: Phrasing!
ZNBT: Archer, what are you doing here?
Archer: What can't make a cameo since I'm not participating? Side note: Missed opportunity pal.
ZNBT: I'm trying to write a FanFiction here. Go save the world somewhere else.
Archer: Gladly. (takes a swig of whiskey from his flask and leaves)
ZNBT: Sorry about that, folks. Let's continue, shall we?
Jonesy: Hey, have we lost yet?
Nikki: Nope. Which, now that I think about it, is actually kind of amazing.
Jonesy: Ignoring that. (reads the tip) Air guitar? I can do that. (begins air guitaring, only to be stopped by Ford)
Ford: Actually, you can't. It's a Random Botch, and whoever took the tip from the Don Box can't do the challenge, which means it's his turn. (points to Jude, causing Jonesy to become worried)
Jonesy: But Jude's still trying to recover from whatever that seal did to him. He'll totally botch it!
Nikki: Well, look at it this way… You got this far.
Jonesy: (deadpanned) Thanks for the sympathy, Nikki.
Onstage, we find Jude isn't moving a muscle, as if he was Michelangelo's David. Jonesy watches backstage, fearful, as the audience begins to boo, and the meter begins falling into the green.
Jonesy: Oh, I can't watch. (covers his eyes, before immediately uncovering them because he knows he has to watch it, even if it's painful)
However, as the music intensifies, we begin to notice Jude's fingers beginning to twitch and his left foot tapping to the beat. At several moments, he snaps out of his stupor and begins rocking out. Jonesy, upon seeing this, smiles as the crowd begins reeving up their cheers as Jude's performance gets wilder. As the cheering intensifies, the meter begins inching closer and closer to the red.
Jonesy: (to the camera) You know, since the start of the competition, I've been worried about Jude potentially tanking something because he doesn't use his brain. But now I realize, that's what makes Jude awesome! (he begins cheering loudly as Jude begins approaching his finale)
Jude: Dude, light me up. (Jonesy grabs a nearby lighter and throws it to Jude, who positions it at his backside, letting out a fart and sending out a green flame into the audience. This ultimately leads to the Slackers getting in the red zone, culminating in their victory, much to everyone's shock)
[Confessional: Archie & Atlanta]
Atlanta: Okay, in all honesty, I was not expecting that.
Archie: Maybe they're more competent than we realized. (after a moment, they burst out into laughter) Sorry, I just had to say it. Seriously though, they did good.
[End Confessional]
We cut to the Chill Zone where we find Jonesy & Jude stepping on the Carpet of Completion, where Don proceeds to greet them.
Don: Slackers, you've done it. Congrats on getting 1st!
Jude: Dude.
Jonesy: Jude. (they do their handshake and cheer)
Don: There isn't a soul in Finland who isn't filled with joy right now.
We return backstage to find Ingrid sulking in solitude until Fillmore comes to her location in order to comfort her.
Fillmore: Hey, Ingrid, what's wrong? (Ingrid attempts to turn away, but Fillmore persists) Ingrid, I know when my partner's feeling down. What's up?
Ingrid, knowing that there's no way around this, sighs and turns to face Fillmore.
Ingrid: It's Odie. He's been acting… How do I put it nicely?
Fillmore: Banana-wana, cray-cray? (he arches an eyebrow, gaining a chuckle from Ingrid)
Ingrid: Well, that's one way of putting it. (she sighs in reservation) Ever since the leg started, he's been going off the chain, doing a lot of incredulous stuff. It seems… Odie's going out of his way to impress me, at the expense of what's truly important. (she looks down, prompting Fillmore to comfort her)
Fillmore: Look, Ingrid, in the relationship department, I'm probably the last person you should talk to about advice. But, since you've got me, I might as well try. (clears his throat) Maybe he's not trying to impress you simply to impress you… Maybe he's doing it because he's scared of losing you. Probably worried this thing may be getting stale, so he's going out of his way to get you to love him all over again. (Ingrid looks intrigued by this)
Ingrid: Doesn't seem like the kind of thing he would do.
Fillmore: Probably one of the first times he's been in a relationship, so probably this is affecting him more than its affecting you. And let me tell you something, Ingrid. I've known a lot of cowards in my time. They aren't always who you think they are. They come in loud; come in bragging; hiding behind title and rank. Now, as for Odie… well, he may not be a full-blown hero, but I know for certain he isn't a coward.
Ingrid: And this has to do with my relationship how?
Fillmore: What I'm saying is, Odie isn't afraid to put himself out there, especially if it means impressing you. (Ingrid appears amazed by this revelation) He loves you, Ingrid. And now, you must give him the confidence he needs at this time. (Ingrid smiles at this) Well, I gotta jet. Think about it, Ingrid. (he heads towards the stage, leaving Ingrid to contemplate his words)
We then get a montage of contestants amping up their performances in order to advance to the Chill Zone. Genji unleashes his Ultimate Ability, sending a dragon out into the crowd, causing some audience members' hair to be singed off, but the crowd loves it, nonetheless.
Don: With the Slackers' example fresh in their minds, teams amp up their performances… with rockin' results.
Fillmore begins wildly jamming out on an air guitar solo; Atlanta begins going at sonic speeds while she's performing; and Dakota does his entire performance while doing the splits. All three teams pass and check in at the Chill Zone.
We then get images of Jen & Nikki, Jonny 2x4 & Rolf, Jay & Theresa, and Stan & Ford come across the scene, signifying that they completed the challenge, and checked in to the Chill Zone in that order.
Don: One by one, teams are crowd-surfing to the Chill Zone, and the race for not last place comes down to the final two teams. (we're shown images of the Complete Opposites and Married Parents) Which pair will be rocked out of this race?
We cut to Odie, who has just failed at the challenge again, being dragged offstage as he hangs his head, dejected.
Herry: How did we get from first to last? (Odie stares at him, quizzically, causing him to gain a nervous expression) Oh, right. Um, I'm just going to go over there now. (he leaves, awkwardly)
Ingrid: (offscreen) Odie!
Odie: Ingrid! (he turns to face his girlfriend as she approaches him before running towards her and giving her a hug) So, ready to see me make a fool out of myself?
Ingrid: No, I came to stop you. Look, I understand your concerns, but shouldn't mean you have to sacrifice your race simply because you want to impress me.
Odie: I know. It's just… This whole thing is new to me, and when it comes down to it, I'm scared about losing one of the best things to ever happen to me. (he realizes what he's saying) Wow, that sounds pathetic. (he shakes his head in anguish) Sorry, Ingrid, I'm a fool. I was so preoccupied with trying to… (he attempts to continue, only to be cut off by Ingrid)
Ingrid: Um, Odie, I'm going to stop you right there. You're beginning to sound like one of those cheesy soap operas we like to listen to. Look, you don't have to be worried about us falling into a rut. I mean, for crying out loud, we're a part of a competition show where we go across worlds and dimensions, set right what once when wrong, and do a bunch of other crazy stuff. If you think we're in a rut, then you're clearly missing the bigger picture. Besides, I don't need you to do something crazy, because I don't need that validation… and neither do you. Just do what you do best, and win. (she smiles, allowing for Odie to smile, confidently, in return)
They then hear a buzzer go off and find Agent K curled up onstage, terrified out of her wits, prompting an embarrassed Dick Daring to drag her off… Wow, never thought I say that.
Odie: On one hand, I feel bad for them… On the other, I'm gonna knock 'em dead.
Ingrid: Go get them, tiger.
Reinvigorated, Odie returns to the stage and begins jamming out. However, as opposed to his previous attempts, he actually manages to get in the groove and stay on beat. Ingrid and Herry begin cheering him on from the sidelines as he go in every direction up, down, right, and left stage before it culminates in Herry lifting Odie on his shoulder and holding him high as Odie finishes off his set to the uproar of the crowd, allowing for him and Herry to advance to the Chill Zone.
[Confessional: Herry & Odie]
Odie: Ingrid really talked some sense into me. Why was I so worried about us falling into a rut? Man, I'm such a doofus.
Herry: Hey, cheer up. It happens to the best of us.
Odie: But it nearly cost us the competition. But never again. From now on, it's focus forward all the way to the end… for the most part. (Herry smiles, cheekily)
[End Confessional]
Backstage, Dick Daring is comforting Agent K when they notice Don approaching them.
Don: Agent K, Dick Daring, all of the teams have checked into the Chill Zone. I'm sorry to tell you this, but you have been eliminated from the race.
Agent K: (sighs; disheartened) I'm sorry, Dick. My stupid fear cost us the game. I'm supposed to be a secret agent… we aren't supposed to let fear control us. It's… weak.
Dick Daring: (serious) K, you are by far the most courageous, dangerous, and above all, coolest cats I've ever met. So you had a moment of weakness… Do you know how many times I've felt weak? But did I ever give… no! And neither have you. You always find a way to bounce back and be stronger than ever. And I just know that you will look back on this experience, and come back a stronger person. (Agent K, practically on the verge of tears, hugs her husband, lovingly)
Agent K: Thank you, Dick. I needed that. Come on, let's see how much damage Riley and Todd have done in our absence.
Dick Daring: Oh, that sounds fun. (they leave, leaving Don to stare at them as they depart)
Don: Wow, that was cheesy. (turning to the camera) Hopefully, next episode will focus less on dramatics and more on comedy and action. But will it? Only time will tell. Stay tune for more of… The Ridonculous Race: Cartoon Crossover.
We cut to an unknown location where we see a portal open up in the vicinity. We hear screaming emerge from within the portal and find Master Fung exiting it, landing fairly hard… but in one piece. He gets to his feet and begins looking around, fearful of his surroundings.
Master Fung: Where… Where am I? (he senses that he isn't alone and turns, gaining a startled expression when he spots whatever lay before him) My word. Well, this can't be good.
Words cannot describe my incredible incompetence for not having updated sooner. But, let me try anyway. This is totally a blunder on my part. And this isn't just owing to the fact that I was working on other projects at the time, but also in regards to what's been going on in my personal life. My schedule has been packed to the brim with various extracurricular activities related to band, choir, music, and college applications that I had to momentarily step away from the FanFiction stuff in order to reintegrate myself within the community and come back better than ever. Plus, I've been trying to expand my animation repertoire, so I've been binge-watching a handful of shows and movies in the animation department, so that was another factor that played in with my absence. But with all that aside, hopefully I delivered on that front. Now, with the elimination, Agent K & Dick Daring made the most sense with this episode as, if memory serves, Agent K had horrible stage freight in The Replacements. So when it came down to the nitty-gritty of things, it made sense to have them eliminated at this point in the competition. Hey, at least they have some fun stories they can talk about with their kids.
And concerning the location Master Fung found himself in, well that'll be currently left under wraps. The only clue I'll give to you is that it'll be a location our teams will visit sometime in the future. When and where… well, you'll just have to wait and see. Which, hopefully, will be soon because I do not want to post a chapter after another 7-month period. To those who've stuck around and been patient with me, please like and review, and I'll see you all next time. Happy Easter.
Placements
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11th: Agent K & Dick Daring [Married Parents – The Replacements]
12th: Bobby & Ronnie Anne [Brother & Sister – The Loud House]
13th: Ana & Pharah [Mother & Daughter – Overwatch]
14th: Star & Marco [Monster Fighters – Star vs. the Forces of Evil]
15th: Demoman & Pyro [Insane Destructors – Team Fortress 2]
16th: Reaper & Widowmaker [Talon Mercenaries – Overwatch]
17th: Penn & Sashi [Part-Time Heroes – Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero]
18th: Dudley & Kitty [T.U.F.F. Agents – T.U.F.F. Puppy]
19th: Homer & Bart [Father & Son – The Simpsons]
20th: Haiku & Lucy [Goths – The Loud House]
21st: Caitlin & Wyatt [Kindhearted Teenagers – 6teen]
22nd: Dipper & Mabel [Twins – Gravity Falls]
23rd: GIR & Zim [Irken Soldiers – Invader Zim]
24th: Brian & Stewie [Frenemies – Family Guy]