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Any word about Freeform running the entire series? I don’t stream at all.

I vote for him wearing greasepaint over the beard.

1. Total agreement. Like I said . . . if you go out, you should go out in competition. The only other options would be quitting (injury or otherwise) or expulsion. The two dismissed teams should've had a chance to play to stay. Instead, we get an all-Big Brother battle (guaranteeing the audience a loss either way), and Natalie utterly shat the bed. But because BMP values drama over gameplay, she and Paulie get to stay in limbo . . . assuming Brad and/or Zach don't find Redemption House and cave his skull in. 2. My reaction: "You keep T'Challa's name out of your mouth!!!" ETA: God, what is it about me wanting skulls caved in? I'm sorry, guys. Knowing how the show would work, Paulie would probably escape with his life because Brad and Zach would be too busy arguing which of them would beat his ass first.

Everybody is roasting the Mets about their lack of activity going into the deadline. I guess management has faith that the team will be healthy and sane in 2019, banking that they won't be damaged to the point where the stars would basically amount to a sack of baseballs in trade value. I figured the GM needed to be cut loose . . . then I remembered that's Sandy Alderson, and he's battling cancer. I think he should be asked to leave, because the Mets have been spiraling since 2016. I know, they made the wild card game that year, but the injuries were rampant. I'm still convinced Bartolo Colon was the team's unrecognized good luck charm. ETA: Does 2015 count as well? They were floundering before the Flores non-trade and the Cespedes acquisition. After that, they played with house money from August to October.

I am officially pleased that Graham McTavsh's name appears in the credits superimposed over a woman that the Saint of Killers shoved through a wall. I think that might beat out the "Hilter" nametag. Poor SoK. He's probably ornery because he's stuck on B-plot, and he knows that nobody will love him going after the series' resident hard-luck case. Seriously, do orphanages still exist today? Of course, Eugene winds up in one. Of course, Saint "adopts" him. And it looks like Adolf is next. Poor Eugene. He escapes hell, and it looks like Annville sunk into that. Actually, Starr might be worse off, now that his head literally looks like a dick. And he's gotta deal with the Allfather, who comes with his own puke stick. In terms of misery, it's a race between Eugene, Starr, and that poor goat TC was chasing. I have to ask: was anybody out here humming "What's My Age Again?" Deleted line from Eugene, as he surveys the remains of Annville: "Wow! Just like Buffy!!"

25-4 Nats. Diid all of the Mets players try to get back at management for not being traded? Fuck me running, people need to be shot for this.

This might go down as the absolute worst season in the show's history. All we get is drama. Drama, and Big Brother alumni making things so much worse. I will say this . . . after watching Paulie in action, I am so glad he's not going to be on the next season of The Amazing Race. There were rumors involving him, and he would have killed the show. Big Brother people can ruin anything . . . even The Challenge. I know I'm old fashioned, but here's my take on the Double Cross and subsequent Armageddon: if a Challenger leaves the game, it should be on the field of battle (apologies for the grandiose proclamation). Natalie and Paulie got their shot to re-enter the game because Paulie picked the one double-cross out of three. And then he dismisses Chuck/Britni and Jemmye/Jenna just to whip out his meager meat and wave it at Brad and Zach. As much as I shouldn't feel bad for most of these assholes, I kinda want to hug Jenna. That was the absolute dumbest way to go out. Going into this season, I was ready to root for her and Jemmye, because they were the least objectionable team. Just bullshit all around. And then, after Natalie utterly shits the bed in the Armageddon (we need a derogatory subsitute), she and Paulie left the game. Nope, just kidding, they go back to Redemption House. So stupid. So stupid. What, is BMP hoping somebody invades Redemption House for the express purpose of caving in Paulie's skull? As much as I don't love Zach and don't like Brad, I want to see that happen . . . but it would wind up far uglier than I'd want. Once again: Big Brother players ruin everything. And Jozea? Nobody cares about you and Da'vonne. CT will sidle up to everyone at some point, telling them about how bad Jozea sucks in general. And that he can't really swim.

Heh. Did he go to the same baseball camp with the sick kids as Syndergaard?

Cynicism!!! Any idea when the season might air? I’d prefer it get plugged into a hole vacated by a failed series than for it to be crammed into one month.

Wishful thinking . . . Les is staying on. I know, not directly tied to TAR31, but it still stinks. Also, we might get a result where the Bonehams get an edited win at the end, and the actual winners get "shut your mouth" money in excess of $1 million.

Jessie puts on one helluva performance, and she would have hit the buzzer if she passed the penultimate obstacle. Had she completed the course, Matt and/or Akbar would have experienced the "Trifecta" in their pants: defecation, ejaculation, and urination. You know it's gonna happen sooner or later with those two. Looks like the Travis/Brent Beard Battle will spill into Vegas . . .at least for those still interested. Also funny that we had two full-on backstories in a row, and both ninjas fell on the second obstacle.

Is tomorrow the deadline? Mets haven’t moved deGrom. Or Thor. That guy has a bobble head coming out on Saturday, and Mets management are the type to move him before them if the price was right.

Welcome back, John . . . and he arrives with an interview segment that was depressing. Yes, Anita Hill looks to have lived a healthy life, but she was repeatedly run over by Republican assholes. And a few are still around . . . like Orrin Hatch. From what I remember from a previous LWT, he is behind only Pence and Ryan in presidential succession.

In regard to Johnny, responding in particular to this post: Well, it turns out he's going to be the hot of 1st Look. That's the entertainment program that runs after Saturday Night Live. Anyway, he's been doing lots of stuff, and he got on the course. It just wasn't in an official capacity. Oh, and if any of you hopped off The Challenge, you'll be happy to know Johnny is still an asshole who hates when anybody plays dirty, even if they are mostly the exact tactics he has used in the past.

Found out on Facebook that Johnny will be coming to DragCon in New York in late September, and he will be getting a "full on drag makeover" from Ginger Minj. I'm guessing this will be for 1st Look.

Watch Mojo ranks the worst things done by the Gang.

Good luck. People love those things, so I'd imagine a lot of people would endure a Mets game for Thor and pay standard prices for tickets. ETA: Hall of Fame induction ceremonies are airing now on MLB. Larry Jones is going in first. The odds of him getting pummeled by Mets fans are pretty low, so I’ll skip that part.

Going into tonight's episode . . . Lil Kakioyin & Hierophant Green. Looking back at last week's episode . . . I should see if somebody recorded the bit where the Crusaders burst through a wall, and proceeded to add the Pillar Men's theme music to that. Also, all three pointed at DIO at the same time. Some days, you just gotta love anime. ETA: Good news: The power of DIO's Stand is revealed. Bad news: his reveal is not as awesome as in the original version. "ZA WARUDO!!!!" is much catchier than "THE WORLD!!!!!" Also Kakioyin gets killed, but he manages to figure out that The World can freeze time, and he gets the news to Oldjo. The World is way too powerful. Not only can it stop time for DIO for about five seconds (which is a lot longer, given we're dealing with an anime), but it's got enough strength to literally punch a hole into Kakioyin's body. Poor guy didn't know what hit him. After that, Oldjo engages in cat-and-mouse with DIO, only to get a knife in the neck for his efforts. Jotaro breaks out Star Platinum, and the ORA!/MUDA! battle takes us to the credits. Once again this is a rough anime if you love animals. DIO freezes time and murders a cat for the hell of it. Chunks of it land in the plates and glass of nearby restaurant patrons. Araki really has it in for pets. ETA2: "But . . but that's impossible!!" Dude. You're whipping around town like Spider-Man with purple spiky vines instead of weblines. Seriously . . . dude.

Funny115: A look at Semhar from South Pacific.

So, basically, the Foundation came about because Hanzo got beat to the punch by Saratobi? So weak. And Danzo went out like a punk. I will say that an arm loaded with Sharingan eyes makes for an impressive and intimidating weapon. Over on Hunter x Hunter, Kurapika wanted vengeance on the Phantom Troupe for killing his clan. Imagine his rage had those guys wore the eyes in some manner. @Sandman87 . . . what, did you archive all your old posts? ETA: Also, I noticed all the bite marks on Karin’s arm. I don’t think she orgasmic all the time . . . just when Sasuke bit her.

No huge movement last week. Basically, we found out Cheetu is a moron, and Meruem is getting really pissed at losing to Blind Bushy Brow Babe. When I saw the credits, I thought she was the fetus grown up. Nope . . . just a game prodigy. Fuck me, really?!? Totally did not notice. And now I realize Little Kuriboh has played a Freaky Fish Guy, and things have come full circle. BTW, the clip is from 2009. He was still figuring things out.

From WatchMojo: Top Ten Most Brutal Kills, as read by Josh Grelle (Armin's English VA):

Heads up: One-Punch Man takes over the 2:30 slot from Space Dandy starting August 11. Maybe this means the second season is close to airing?

@mojoween . . . that was pretty inspired, wasn’t it? ?

Speaking of would-be HOF pitchers on the Mets . . . if Terry Collins doesn’t let Johann Santana throw 133 pitches in his no-hitter, would he have not flamed out the way he did? I don’t take pleasure in Judge getting hurt. Now, if the Yankees miss the postseason because of it? Different story. ? ETA: I’m not thinking of going to Citi Field . . . but if one or more of you want to swing by, I can possibly make the trip. ?