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On Facebook, I posted my gratitude that TJ was not hosting CvP. Otherwise, they might have happened in last night's finale: TJ: Louise, this is The Challenge. We don't quit, ever. What were you thinking? Louise: Corr. Lindsey puked on my cake. TJ: That's no excuse. You just don't throw in the towel. You are a disappointment. Louise: Tell you what. The cake is on the table, and it's still moist from Lindsey's chunder. Why don't YOU down that, you daft wanker?!?

I know. But I didn't think the other woman was that far from me. I had suggested Manhattan as a middle ground/neutral turf, and she seemed okay with it at first.

@theredhead77 . . I wasn't expecting "instant" results. It's just that I talked to her, I thought we had a good back-and-forth, but it turns out that she figures we're too far apart. I'm frustrated because I haven't been on a date in ages, it was a while before that when I was last in a relationship, and I didn't even get to make an up-close impression on the woman.

It is 2 a.m. New York time. There is no news about Terry Collins no longer being the manager of the Mets after the Dodgers drubbed them, 12-0. I know, the Dodgers might pull off a run like the 1988 "Mission From God" squad (how else to explain Orel and Kirk?), but I still think that Terry would have to pay for the team's sins and injuries. ETA: 1. I don't want to hear about the Yankees' injuries and losing streak. I can't count them out until somebody successfully stakes Aaron Judge. 2. Fucking pitcher got a save tonight. For working three innings in a 12-0 shutout. I know, longstanding rule, but fuck that noise. 3. Am I a bad person for wanting Chase Utley to at least taste some dirt at the plate? He did break Ruben Tejada's leg, and I don't think he's answered for that crime.

I just want to belatedly thank John for pointing out that Orrin Hatch is third in line for the presidency. Yeesh. I think we should be okay with the coal-session. What would happen if "we" moved from talking about coal to nuclear energy? And I kinda feel bad that Disney doesn't own HBO. John could have been visited by Squirrel Girl herself. Then again, she probably would have been way nicer voicing her opinion instead of a belligerent talking rodent.

Sorry I linked it. I mean, it seemed like one of those crappy ironic stories where the more-acclaimed female actress got shortchanged.

To review, as we careen towards the finish line: Team Ronin vs. Think Tank: Of course, JJ Watts Woods aces his run, as does Tiana. Flip figures out the Ring of Fire, but Matt Wilder beats him to force a tie. Since JJ is basically a rock star, he gets sent in and wins up winning, as Matt splashes down twice. Storm Team vs. Iron Grip: Josh Levin puts Storm Team on the board, as Nate Burkhalter hurts himself. Barclay Stockett rallies from behind on the tire swing to outdo Allyssa Beird, and I'm certain Matt and Akbar needed two pairs of pants. In the tiebreaker, Joe Moravsky upsets Daniel Gil. Team Ronin vs. Iron Grip: With Nate out, Iron Grip goes to Scott Willson, aka "Chess Ninja." I'm guessing there's a pool. I wonder if questions had to be asked? "Do you accept Jesus Christ and/or Sam Sann in your life?" "Um . . . check. I mean, yes." And then the unthinkable happens, as Scott upsets JJ. Barclay and Daniel get the other wins, and Team Ronin gets the unexpected exit. I'm guessing Flip's struggles have led to him taking his time in the Los Angeles qualifier. Storm Team vs. Think Tank: It's all Storm Team . . . Josh and Allyssa get the wins, and Matt's Hail Mary leap towards the tires came up short, giving Storm Team the sweep. Relay Showdown: Iron Grip vs. Storm Team: Barclay (who also came up huge on Monday night) and Scott gave Daniel a small lead, but the Kingdom Ninja couldn't combat Josh's climbing skills, and Storm Team advances to the final. Next Week: Golden Hearts! Team TNT! Norcal Ninjas! Real Life Beasts! And a trophy is at the end. No "Bronze Buzzer" for these pros!!

I like the idea of a charity-based Challenge, even if fans wonder if Darrell and Cara Maria's wins "count," even with the symmetry of them going out first in Fresh Meat II. But there should be more money involved. I'm not expecting $1 million like with XXX: Dirty 30, but I figure winning an endgame should ensure somebody gets paid. I know Lolo has haters, and I consider Wes to be her ideal mate because he's an elitist in my eyes, but they would've gotten more for their charities. And Louise deserved a few hundred for bowing out after Lindsey (inadvertently) puked on her cake. As much flak as Victor has gotten as host, better him there than TJ. Teege would've had a fit, even though he wouldn't want to go near that cake. CT "giving" a spot to Wes shouldn't count for much, but it was still a nice move. I feel bad for Kam, who will never return to the show. He seemed nice, but that's a lot of weight to carry around. ETA: Kinda liked the Universal Studios Challenge. Sure, Ashley-not-Smashley's fear caused her and Shane to lose to her ex Zach and the Killbot. But Devyn Simone was hosting. Why doesn't she host? She's survived two full Challenges, and she's entertaining as heck.

But if the DoucheFrats win, maybe Eric and his "girlfriend" wouldn't have been cast.

Good news: more pre-TJ (prejay?) stuff this week. But I'm still not that happy. Zach and Ashley-not-Smashley got honorable mention for their Battle Of The Seasons win, while Sam barely gets exposed even after getting abused. Sarah Greyson can be seen in Darrell's montage, but gets no love. And Johnny got the top spot, ending with him fucking over Sarah Rice. At least his Axis of Ass buddies didn't get mentioned.

So they were buttmonkeys that traveled the world before applying to TAR. Big whoop.

I don't hate her. She set the bar so damn high, and she hasn't cleared it. And ANW hitched their wagon on her because she was The First [And Only] Woman To Complete A Finals Course. But she's cool by me, in the sense that she could kick my ass in most anything. Also, if I'm gonna hate something about her, it would be her relationship with Brent. She completed the course, and he risked life and limb climbing the structure to congratulate her, which came out as a "LOOKITME, DAMMIT!!!" gesture. ETA for @Hanahope . . . I might be wrong, but I think Jessie did not complete either course last year before clearing Stage One in Vegas.

Remember the lady I was supposed to meet on Memorial Day, but she couldn't get out? Well, she called it quits. Once again, I'm "dumped" without even meeting the lady. And my prospects are down to one. She's closer, but I'm thinking it might not work out. Then again, that's how I always feel in those situations. I've been messaging and liking on OKC, but nobody has "bit" yet.

How do you feel about Derrick coming back for XXX? He's got a lot of fans on Facebook. Some AYTO doucher named Gio quipped about "Frodo" and that there weren't any height minimums on the show. Needless to say, that guy is not popular.

Does he get paid for every ninja that biffed it? Basic, yet innovative.

A lot of veterans get the WWWA treatment, including captains from Team Ninja Warrior such as Karsten Williams. Good news: I think Kacy had her best performance since her breakout three years ago. Bad news: She might smack you if you tell her she was "off the hook." She spent too much time on Sky Hooks, and she splashed down. Sadly, she needed the new rule to advance. And we have a potential breakout in Jody Avila, aka "Big Dog Ninja." Or is it "Big Dawg Ninja"? And Barclay Stockett made the top 30 on her own. Cut to Kacy fuming, because she's no longer the only five-foot-nothin' lady in the game. Okay, probably not. Next week: Call the dry cleaner, cuz Jessie Graf makes her run! How will Matt and Akbar soil themselves this year?

How much did Gal Gadot get for playing Diana? In my opinion, not enough. Apparently, there are a few cases where some actors "only" get six figures to start . . . but all Gal did was smack Affleck and Cavill to the side with her awesomeness, raise the bar for DC movies, and gave fans hope that Justice League might not be that bad. Cavill made $14M off Man of Steel alone. I rank Brandon Routh as a better Superman, and that's overshadowed by Ray Palmer and Lucas Lee.

In case you didn't hear . . . 1. New creative team for the main title starting in September: James Robinson, Emanuela Lupacchino and Carlo Pagulayan. Insert joke about Diana getting hipster tattoos here, even though Cable, Nick Fury [II] and C3P0 have gone without ink. 2. Gail Simone returns to writing Wonder Woman with a six-issue miniseries co-starring Conan the Barbarian. Artist: Aaron Lopresti. Wild guess: the DVD comes out in September, right?

Really hoping Kacy can at least make it to the Warped Wall, if only to shake the bad luck monkey off her back. The guy from the clip is gymnast Jonathan Horton. Also running: Brent Steffensen and that Kenny G-looking wunderkind, Daniel Gil.

Wednesday: Now that I have revealed myself, and Entertainment's Kristen Chenoweth has displayed her power . . . now do you believe? Shadow: I believe. I believe . . . EVERYTHING. Lauren: Hi, puppy! Shadow: I don't believe this . . . Wednesday: (facepalming) So close. I was so friggin' close. I am so not regretting killing you. Let me guess . . . next season doesn't pop up until 2019, right? As much as I feel the backstory fills out the hour, I like this show. Luckily, Preacher comes back next week, and the "Questioning Religion" theme will be passed from Neil Gaiman to Garth Ennis. I wasn't thinking of joining a random woman in a restroom before. I sure as fuck ain't gonna do that now. I mean, I'd go with a smile, but I wouldn't want to go. Kinda wish we saw Bilquis' story before she Hoovered up a few dudes at the start of the season. Thought as Wednesday plowed through the bunnies: "WE HAD A DEAL!!!"

I was going to ask what the deal was with all the light blue, but ESPN just spelled it put. It's a Father's Day thing, and everybody knows that's the opposite of pink. For Mets fans brave enough to watch the team . . . is it me, or do those guys always give up runs in the first inning? I napped a lot today, so i missed deGrom hitting us first homer. Could have sworn he did that already. Sportscenter pointed out that the Mets have won every game when their starting pitcher hit a homer, going back to 1996.

1. In case anybody missed the episode, NBC is rerunning it tonight at 8 p.m. 2. I don't know about David Campbell being irrelevant. On Team Ninja Warrior, his NorCal Ninjas just got a wild card for the semifinals.

A while back, somebody on Facebook posted a commission of Harley Quinn in a Keneki-like mask. I don't know if you can see this, but I found it highly amusing. Half-watched this week's ep. Did the Gourmet intercept the fey ghoul from last week? I am not shocked.

In Bill's defense, she's been through a lot. I mean, after those stupid monks alone, she might have forgotten noticing that everybody around her speaks the Queen's English.

How about this: every 6-8 episodes? The Adventures Of Mikasa: Bully Beater. So awesome to see her bail Eren out of a massive disadvantage, while the actual troops get shit-faced and enjoy the show. While I'm thinking about it, I should get this monogrammed somewhere: "If The Shoe Fits . . . SHOVE IT UP YOUR ASS!!!!!" Damn, looks like Eren is unarmed. I'm also kindasorta hoping he lives and sees an uncensored history book. If this is the future and mankind has regressed, I would think that Reiner and Bertolt wouldn't be in the top five worst villains in the history of humanity. Top ten? Maybe. Not unlike Naruto wolfing down Sakura's "food pills" without complaint, even though she's not a good chef.