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I read about that. I believe the movie will be based on the fourth incarnation of the series. Right now, we're on the second. ETA: This week? Training! We meet Lisa Lisa, the one we adore. Y'know, as opposed to Misa Misa from Death Note, the one we abhor. Anyway, our heroes ascend an oil-soaked tower for two-and-a-half days, using harmon as Spider-Man powers, under the threat of starving to death at the bottom. Of course, Jojo has more difficulty, because his arrogance weighs him down. Also, Lisa Lisa makes him wear a mask to control his breathing, and he's not a happy camper. After that, we meet (looking up Wikia) Loggins and Messina. Sure. Why not? Not sure whom the latter represents, but I'm certain that Loggins takes Jojo and Caesar to the Danger Zone. Oh, and we get about twenty seconds of Irina, Speedwagon and Smokey. Remember Smokey? Barely, right?

There's a nice article on Noah Syndergaard in the latest Sports Illustrated. My big fear is that fans of other teams will blow up his high school picture and wave it when he pitches. He was a dorky-looking kid.

I'm still doing stuff, though not nearly as much as I should. I got a jury duty notice several weeks ago, and I called in today. I don't have to go anywhere yet. It's not the prospect that irritates me, but the face that I'd have to get up way earlier than I do now.

Saw it today. Very nice. Will Arnett isn't in Kevin Conroy's league, but he's pretty close. Damn, they squeezed in damn near every Bat-villian, AND lots of evil guys from other licenses . . . Voldemort, King Kong, the Kraken . . . Daleks! They had Daleks!! And I think I saw the latest Doctor in a few crowd scenes. This was fun. Soooooooo many in-jokes. I was smiling through most of it.

I don't see Emily's charges as bullies. They're just tired of supervisors coming and going. Also, they live in a city where they can die at any moment. If you don't get pastries due to Jack O'Lantern flying like a jackass, you are lucky. It probably helps to be nihilistic in Charm City, especially when your boss is friggin' Van Wayne.

I'll have to listen to it. I like Bill a lot, and I was disappointed when his HBO series got canceled, but he likes Johnny too much. Not "wink wink, nudge nudge," but I would value Johnny's six wins under Sandra Diaz-Twine's two on Survivor. BTW, Johnny's special will air before next week's episode, and rerun afterward.

I don't think Eric/Big Easy is that sweet, though I do identify with him via weight. You take somebody like him, and you mix him with a woman I've taken to calling "Killbot," and sparks will fly. If Laurel had been on Battle Of The Sexes, she probably would have been offended by Melissa's lack of skill to throw her off Jamaica. Literally, I mean. She would have done the same with Ruthie, but she would have recognized her overall strength. @annewithaneee: I can't hate Zach for co-opting a motto, even if you can't make an acronym from "MTCGA." There are soooooooo many other reasons to hate him. Once again: Sam owes him a beating. Didn't notice "Skeletal Fracture" was the title of the second hour. I really wasn't a fan of that season. I hope Bruno rebounds, but I know that if Nicole visits his hometown, the first place she'll hit is the van down by the river.

Quick thoughts: 1. Just thought of a great movie idea: Honey, I Shrunk Scott Adsit. I guess hairlines can't be trademarked. 2. I don't think there's been a Dr, Evillo. Prince Evillo, on the other hand? Totally happened. 3. Of course Van is a douchebag. He likes the idea of finger-guns, even after his aunt and uncle were brutally slain by bullets.

I'll be rooting for her, even if Probst slaps her with paint to make sure everybody else knows the identity of the only two-time champ. She is good, sarcastic people. I wonder if she'll have time for a partner/sidekick like Courtney in S20. Heaven help everybody if she and Cirie wind up on the same tribe. Here's an article on her. Apparently, winning for a third time is her primary goal, while keeping JT and Tony from matching her would be a close second. I should be upset that she's risking her health and sanity again, especially since she's put up with the two biggest scumbags in the show's history, but I can't help but admire her guts.

I think Johnny would be on camera, unlike CT and his special. "Good evening. My name is Johnny Bananas: man, myth, legend. You notice that I have my pants down, and a woman is doing naughty stuff with me. This is not my girlfriend, and I hope you don't tell her about this. I like it. Sarah paid for it, you know." ETA: You know what I hate? When Johnny announces his decision, you can see Sarah break the instant it happens. So sad. She probably tried steeling herself for the possible betrayal, but I think that she figured she and the bastard had bonded enough to the point where they would be square.

You know what I saw in the highlights that I totally forgot about? The "Be Miz" t-shirts. You think those are collector's items? I don't think Mike made a killing selling those, even though he was in a bunch of Challenges with those.

My first impression: Laurel and Cara Maria are friends now, and Laurel feels that she has to live a short drive away from Cara Maria in case Abram snaps again. He's psycho, and Laurel would be on my short list of people that could take him down.

Turns out Challengers reproducing is a thing. Here's my basic list: Darrell > CT > Tony > Puck. I like CT, I'm hoping the mother is steady with him, but I react to little Christopher like Goku's pals finding out about Gohan (Dragonball Z reference). And can you imagine the meetings with kindergarten teachers? "Chris is smart, but he got into a fight, repeatedly shoving another boy and shouting, 'I will WORK YOU!' What is that about?" "Crap, he got into the tapes. Again. My bad." ETA: Aside from Nicole and Irene from RW2, have any BMP alumni gone into law enforcement? I thought Nicole was an aspiring EMT. Didn't know about the cop thing. Think of it this way . . . she wouldn't use her gun first. She can yell at somebody and knock 'em down.

Call me crazy, but I don't think Caesar would like Mussolini at all. He had no hair, let alone flowing locks. He'd insult Jojo and England in general, but I don't think he'd fit in with the Axis powers . . . if Germany/Italy/Japan were that in 1936. While I'm thinking about it . . . "CAESAR USED BUBBLES! IT WAS NOT EFFECTIVE!" "I whip my braids back and forth! I whip my braids back and forth!!'

From last night's Legends of Tomorrow . . . I had to cut out the first line to make it fit, but the rest of Mick's narration still fits the show so well.

Sorry for forgetting to set up a thread ahead of time. Seriously, was anybody else expecting the Gang to come out of a long rant, look towards the arbiter, only to find a cardboard cutout in her place? And not even a realistic cutout. Getting $9,986 from those people cannot be worth the pain. I'm guessing the Dennis/Dee/Mac/OBM house doesn't have wifi. Otherwise, wouldn't Dee be able to look up her symptoms? I'm probably overthinking it. Damn, you think Fox could raise money for the FCC fines incurred? Even if the cursing wasn't put it, there's still Mac's bike. Nice idea, horrific execution. And I don't expect Gay Mac to stick at all

Forgot again. Watching now. Mac almost got crushed by a falling piano, so par for the course.

Prediction for the season finale: Everybody is happy, none of the good guys are remotely damaged, and then they realize that Wild Dog is missing. Cut to Rene, sprouting white wings and ascending to heaven, leaving the jersey, mask and guns behind. I'm okay with him, I'm good with him and Quentin bonding, but I can get why some people wouldn't like that. Damn, having enchanted rags comes in handy. Natch, the most powerful player on the show is now off the board. Poor Rory. At least he and Curtis looked tough. And Felicity was hot, as usual. Dinah is totally going to be the rebound girl, and the third "Canary" in Oliver's life. "Am I any different than them?" "Well, you haven't died yet. That's a good thing." And damn, I keep forgetting about Diggle's gun show. If some of you got the vapors from him pummeling an extra like Rene on the punching bag, I won't blame you one bit. ETA: Oliver/"Tinah" might not be a thing. It just feels obvious, if the show has one more season. Over on The Flash, they're hinting at Julian/Caitlin to the point when I expect him to ask Cisco if the regular "protection" would work against temperature drops.

Crud. Is it Bill Simmons getting into bed with Johnny again? Or just one of his people? That's so disappointing. ETA: In case you didn't see it on Johnny's thread . . . he will be getting a special after next week's episode.

Bad news: I poked around next week's schedule, and MTV will be airing a "Hall of Fame" special on the most rotten banana after the Challenge episode. I'm guessing all of the "Champions" will be covered, but it's still a little nauseating. ETA: I don't think Johnny used any of the $275K to buy humility. Of course.

Funny115: Ozzy attempts to act. What is the bigger bonus: Ozzy's head on Tobias Funke's body, or the random shots of Rick, the Unknown Survivor?

Victor is gay? Did not know that. Once again, I feel that Luke was a brat and nothing more malicious. Not evil. Also, I hated how he went out in his first two Races. I think the final TAR14 Roadblock had him befouling the bed as bad as Eric in TAR9. I emphasize with the kid.

Man, I don't think any of the underdogs (for lack of a better word) came off well. I liked Nicole a lot in Skeletons, and I was thrilled to see her here because I didn't think BMP would invite her back . . . and she got dirty out there, and not just during the mission. Good news: she's got a ticket to the Oasis. Bad news: The other Staten Islander went out, and I didn't get to see if Nicole and Marie knew each other. Oh, and we're stuck with Kailah and Tony. If Tony wins money, I think BMP should give him a little more so that he could afford a vasectomy. Is it bad that the idea of CT reproducing kinda scares me? I mean, I wasn't expecting him to stay alone forever after Diem, and I recognize some stuff of these people are none of my business. But . . . Lil Christopher?!? Wow. I didn't react like that with Darrell's kids because it's been a figurative eternity since Fresh Meat II. He's had time away from the spotlight. Meanwhile, CT has been working behind the scenes and occasionally popping up. As for the Champions? I think we could've gotten a better crop. I hate to say it, but Johnny would qualify, even if I think most of his wins were based in luck. Darrell has four titles, though I don't know if the layoff will do him any good. Laurel, CT, and Cara Maria strike me as hard workers, even if they've only won once apiece. Ashley is one-for-one, and she didn't get the unique experience that Sam got. That girl is probably still in therapy thanks to Frank and Zach. Speaking of Zach, I regard him as the male Rachel . . . all muscle, no hustle. He poops out a lot. And Camila? She's there because she's fucking psycho. Have you seen the commercial, with Nicole holding her back? I'm glad she's there, because I don't know who else can hold back the Camilanator. I don't have Twitter. Anybody else tweet the hashtag for a shot at seeing the show with a Champion? I don't think I'd win with any of the eight possibilities. I like CT, but we don't have much in common aside from being male and Italian. And I'd probably blab to Darrell that I've frequently referred to him as "Pootie Tang." You know what I want later this season? Johnny yukking it up as per usual, manipulating the easily-duped. "MEANWHILE . . . BACK IN AMERICA." It's Johnny's house, and Sarah is there. "I heard that I paid for his new pad, and that means I can do whatever the fuck I want." Then she lifts the sledgehammer, and the fun begins. Wes? You're not back because you know you'd go off the cliff and onto the canyon floor. You've beaten your roadrunner twice. Be happy with that, butthead.

You know who I feel bad for? Davis. CT gave him a shiner before Inferno 3 kicked off, and that didn't get covered. Kinda wish we could have gotten a little more time to cover stuff we forgot about, both good and bad. Like the time he tried to roll Leah under the bus. Or that he did beat Brad in the final Duel, but he pulled the clip off, leading to his disqualification. Damn, so many people in a half hour. Was not prepared to see friggin' Julie again. Or Dave Mirra. Or David Burns, whom CT knew growing up. I think Johnny has the record for more people competed with, but CT has to be in the top five. Shane was lactose-intolerant? Poor bastard. Still funny, though. ETA: I'm sure the Inferno memories will flood back once I start reposting my recaps. Also: How funny was it that BMP tried to sell CT and Tina as badasses? "CT has been kicked off two seasons before they started for legitimately hurting people. Tina is 90 percent mouth . . . but unlike Coral, she isn't as endearing. Also, she barely grazed Beth's fat face."

I was poking through the schedule, and it said that this is the season finale. Just wanted to confirm. Also curious if there would be a ceremony where Sam passes the baton to John Oliver because Last Week Tonight will be coming back on Sunday night. ETA: I need to stress that the schedule could have been wrong, or I'm not remembering things correctly. ETA2: The schedule says finale. But . . . there's a new episode next week. Dunno if this a TBS or Time-Warner/Spectrum thing. Once again, I apologize if anybody out there has been distressed.