Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno 2, Episode 6 - Karamo and the Cold Water

If you don't remember what happened last week, let me fill you in on the gist of it. The Good Guys won another challenge, bringing their bank total to $20,000. When the Bad Asses were deciding who to nominate, most of the team wanted Mike, while Karamo insisted that it be Landon. Karamo and CT got in an argument, and sure enough, the Bad Asses nominated Mike. Karamo was also nominated, not making him happy. Someone is going home tonight.

It's morning, and Karamo is talking to Tina about his argument with CT. He says that he has no confidence going up against Mike in the Inferno. Dan tells Karamo that Landon would not have been any easier, but Karamo says he's just like Robyn. Even though she was in the Inferno and lost, she lost to someone she was at least confident facing. CT and Abe are in the background talking about how they need to get the Aztec Lifeshield (AL) so that Karamo can't escape the Inferno. Is it me, or does Abe look like an older version of Anthony Fedorov from American Idol?

The teams get their clue, which tells them to be ready at 5 a.m. to take the bus to their next challenge; the clue says to wear their swimsuits. Fast forward to the mission -- wow, they're not wasting any time this week. In comes the teams, and Dave tells them the challenge is called Dodge Yer Balls. It's basically like the old schoolyard game Dodge Ball. The object is to eliminate everyone on the other team by hitting them with a ball or catching a ball they throw. There will be two heats, and the winners from each heat will go into the final round. Whoever performs the best will get the AL, and the winners of the AL this week will also get a Dell laptop. Mike tells the camera that he wants it all!

It's not so easy. Teams will be on floating platforms. Each player has to participate. Each team will get five balls each, and if you block a ball and drop your own, you are eliminated. Teams separate to get their orders together. Dan says that Rachel is ignited, and then he tells the camera that they are going to win since they have a lesbo on their team, and they never lose dodge ball. That's comforting! Karamo thinks the team is strategizing for such a simple game. Also, he's already complaining that he hates cold water. Tina says that their strong team is going to go first. Dave gathers up the teams and asks if anyone is not playing. Karamo asks what happens if he doesn't, and Dave tells him that his whole heat will be disqualified. Derrick says it's clear that Karamo just doesn't care.

The first teams assemble. For the Bad Asses, it's CT, Abe, Derrick, Rachel, and Tina. For the Good Guys, it's Julie, Shavonda, Jamie, and Jodie. Tina says this is a sorry sight, and the Good Guys will fall like bowling pins. I'm thinking the same thing, but if CT actually pegs a girl with a ball, it wouldn’t shock me at all. Dan says that when the other team masturbates, they think of dodge ball. What a coincidence, so do I! Karamo is still taking about not getting in the water, and apparently there are water snakes around, too. Dan knows that this isn't going to help Karamo's decision, and when Dave asks him if he's going to play, he declines. CT thinks Karamo is a punk and no good to them. Karamo tells the camera that he's no Crocodile Dundee. I find it quite ironic that the only person that doesn't want to compete in water sports is Karamo. Oh well ...

Dave throws the ball in the air, and it's game on. Off they go, and right away, all the girls for the Good Guys are gone except Shavonda, who lasts about 20 seconds longer. All the players from the Bad Asses move on, and Abe says it was just target practice. Karamo still refuses to play, so Brad, Mike, Darrell, and Landon all move on. Time for the finals! Dave starts it off, and balls are flying everywhere. Abe, Rachel, and Tina go out first. Then Landon is gone, which brings Tina back. Brad and Mike are done as well, so all the Bad Asses are there. Abe goes out and Landon comes back in, but Darrell gets eliminated next. Landon follows soon after. The Bad Asses win and get another $10,000, giving them $40,000 now. When the teams get back on the beach, Karamo says that nobody is talking to him, but it's all good since he really doesn't care. He can't blame them, since his not participating could have cost them.

Dave gathers the teams and gives the Bad Asses their check. He also compares Karamo to Beth, which offends him. Landon and CT get the AL for their teams. Unless either of them saves the guy on their team, it will be Mike and Karamo in the Inferno. Mike says that Landon better not save him, but Landon really wants to do it and get his feet wet. Mike is mad that they want to talk him out of it, and Landon says that he knows he can beat Karamo. Inferno time!

Teams arrive at the Inferno, and in comes Dave. Mike and Karamo make their way in, and Landon is asked if he'll save Mike. He says he will, and Mike looks pissed. CT says he doesn't "feel like it" when he's asked if he'll save Karamo, then tells the camera that he doesn't even want Karamo around. Karamo just wants to tell his team to kiss his ass. The challenge is called Knock Your Block Off. Each person will have a foam block on his helmet and will be equipped with a joust. The first person to knock the block of the other person's helmet will win. No hitting below the belt. Shavonda says Landon is focused, while Karamo just looks like he doesn't care about this at all.

Dave hits the gong, and they go at it. There are a few pushes and shoves, but never did you think Karamo would win, and he doesn't. Landon wins, and they hug. Karamo gives his team the finger, but notes that it's not for all of them. Landon says that he didn't want Karamo to go home, but if someone had to send him back, he's glad it was him, since they are close. Landon returns to his team, and Karamo notes that he had a tough day and things didn't go his way. He says goodbye to his team. Well, some of them -- looks like just Tina and Dan. Abe says that Karamo had no dignity, so he's not saying goodbye to him, and Derrick and CT just walk right by him. Karamo just notes that they are all bitches to him and can kiss his ass. I swear he just wants someone to kiss his ass.

Outside, Mike congratulates Landon, and they are both happy. Mike admits that he was worried, but Landon proved himself, and he's glad to see there is someone else who isn't scared to step up to a challenge. Out clubbing, Tonya says that stress works for their team. Mike says that he wants to take things to another level, while Veronica wants to weed out the weak from her team, and now that Beth and Karamo are gone, things should be a lot better.

Next week, everyone is on a plate of glass, trying to cover holes. Also, looks like the Bad Asses are trying to intimidate Jodi. Jodi? Not Jodi...anyone but JODI! I promise my next recap will be earlier, okay? Thank goodness MTV runs this show every 10 minutes!

Phil Kural is a recent graduate from Temple University, with a degree in journalism. You can reach him at pkural@gmail.com with any feedback that you may have.

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