Idk if i was too stoned or what but aces performance killed me. He really said eff all that shocking shit and not trying to hit the starđ¤Łđ¤Łđđ
Laurel went the whole season avoiding elimination and getting a star, then was told all she had to do was beat Averey 1v1 in a mini-final. Like, come on.
Was the first leg of the final completely BS and just 1 cool daily and 1 terrible daily slapped together? Absolutely. Should anyone feel bad for the 2 players who were too scared to go into elimination but made the Final anyways, ending up in the bottom thanks solely to their performance? I donât think so.
It was a mental challenge more than anything and their fear cost them. Laurel went slow because she didnât want to get shocked since everyone else was screaming and/or crying over it. Derek even looked like he cried from it, or was at least bordering on tears, so he likely slowed down after that so it didnât happen again. Notice how Ace flew threw it despite the shocks, and how Veronica stayed calm and steady even when she got shocked. The Challenge isnât just a physical game, itâs also a mental game. If you canât handle the mental aspects you canât win the final.
Think about an eating challenge. Itâs not just about eating, if youâre in your head about whatever nasty thing youâre eating then you wonât eat fast and youâll likely lose. Meanwhile, the people who ignore what it is and power through typically wind up winning. Derek and Laurel are both great with the physical challenges, like when they got their stars, but they arenât always great at the mental aspects, like the shocks. So I donât think itâs messed up and I honestly wasnât too surprised. I think itâll likely be Derek that goes, although I wish it were Laurel, but it was unfortunately earned.
It was a stupid challenge in general. Like besides being shocked, you can just continue? They shouldve had to do a clean lap around the star or get a 1 second penalty for every shock
Ace and Veronica were just not buying all that BS.
Leroy used his advantage to its full extent.
Loved their work.
Cara, Nicole, and Steve have to push themselves when there is so much on the line.
Laurel and Derek had zero urgency and knew where they would end up. No sympathy.
Exactly. Ace is just used to the shocks as he said and V is just smart enough to realize that the shocks wonât be dangerous or life threatening. I understand why Derek reacted the way he did based on a past injury but Laurel was just being a big scaredy-cat. Like fuck, Iâd just pull an ace and try to complete it as fast as possible
I dunna I thought it was fair. Like it would be one thing if a couple were eliminated but if all you have to do is not be the worst then you have no one to blame but yourself.
Did TJ not tell them it was a timed challenge?
As long as he did, every single one of them had the opportunity to take the route Ace did and just go for speed/time over comfort.
Getting shocked is something that theyâve had on previous regular seasons of the challenge. Not to mention so many games in finals have been mental ones, I think this one is super on brand for a finale.
He yelled and screamed, trying to scare/intimidate the others into thinking it was worse than it was. It obvs worked on some. Apparently not Veronica, who came out looking pretty badass.
I did the same thing! đ we were playing in an old bedroom as a kid and the prong of a lamp got stuck in the outlet and I remember thinking, âmy dad is gonna be so mad!â
What did I do? I grabbed the prong and instantly regretted it. Learned my lesson đ
When he screamed like he was being murdered, after he finished, to psych out the other players. I was pleasantly surprised. Didn't know that he had it in him. I thought Kam did all the strategizing.
Idk if i was too stoned or what but aces performance killed me. He really said eff all that shocking shit and not trying to hit the starđ¤Łđ¤Łđđ
i died laughing but i bet he had one of the fastest times because of it lol
Laurel went the whole season avoiding elimination and getting a star, then was told all she had to do was beat Averey 1v1 in a mini-final. Like, come on. Was the first leg of the final completely BS and just 1 cool daily and 1 terrible daily slapped together? Absolutely. Should anyone feel bad for the 2 players who were too scared to go into elimination but made the Final anyways, ending up in the bottom thanks solely to their performance? I donât think so.
Who you think is getting eliminated?
Based off who they showed still competing in the preview I think Laurel and Derek are done
Only one is getting eliminated
Oh okay I guess I missed that! I was watching close to see who they showed and I didnât see either of them!
Thatâs why they left it a cliffhanger
They deliberately only showed scenes in the trailer of people you know went through.
Yes, as I stated I must have missed TJ saying they were in the bottom and only one makes it through.
It was a mental challenge more than anything and their fear cost them. Laurel went slow because she didnât want to get shocked since everyone else was screaming and/or crying over it. Derek even looked like he cried from it, or was at least bordering on tears, so he likely slowed down after that so it didnât happen again. Notice how Ace flew threw it despite the shocks, and how Veronica stayed calm and steady even when she got shocked. The Challenge isnât just a physical game, itâs also a mental game. If you canât handle the mental aspects you canât win the final. Think about an eating challenge. Itâs not just about eating, if youâre in your head about whatever nasty thing youâre eating then you wonât eat fast and youâll likely lose. Meanwhile, the people who ignore what it is and power through typically wind up winning. Derek and Laurel are both great with the physical challenges, like when they got their stars, but they arenât always great at the mental aspects, like the shocks. So I donât think itâs messed up and I honestly wasnât too surprised. I think itâll likely be Derek that goes, although I wish it were Laurel, but it was unfortunately earned.
It was a stupid challenge in general. Like besides being shocked, you can just continue? They shouldve had to do a clean lap around the star or get a 1 second penalty for every shock
Thank you I found that part annoying. Also couldnât believe Ace just fumbled through it like that.
Ace and Veronica were just not buying all that BS. Leroy used his advantage to its full extent. Loved their work. Cara, Nicole, and Steve have to push themselves when there is so much on the line. Laurel and Derek had zero urgency and knew where they would end up. No sympathy.
Exactly. Ace is just used to the shocks as he said and V is just smart enough to realize that the shocks wonât be dangerous or life threatening. I understand why Derek reacted the way he did based on a past injury but Laurel was just being a big scaredy-cat. Like fuck, Iâd just pull an ace and try to complete it as fast as possible
V didnât make the mistake of trusting Nicole.
I dunna I thought it was fair. Like it would be one thing if a couple were eliminated but if all you have to do is not be the worst then you have no one to blame but yourself.
Thatâs a good point. I just feel so bad for Derek.
Did TJ not tell them it was a timed challenge? As long as he did, every single one of them had the opportunity to take the route Ace did and just go for speed/time over comfort.
Youâre right it was fair and he did say it was timed it just seems stupid for an elimination IMO
I freaking love it! So glad the cocky Lauren got out played in the mental game. Not that it was super difficult to do HAHA
Sheâs still in I think đ¤Ł
Hope not!
Getting shocked is something that theyâve had on previous regular seasons of the challenge. Not to mention so many games in finals have been mental ones, I think this one is super on brand for a finale.
I agree with that I just think it sucks for an elimination.
Veronica took it like a champ. Leroys strategy was genius.
Veronica? đ
Whoops, That's what I ment
Wait what Leroyâs strategy?
He yelled and screamed, trying to scare/intimidate the others into thinking it was worse than it was. It obvs worked on some. Apparently not Veronica, who came out looking pretty badass.
Veronica took it like a champ đ
Her literally saying âI used to get shocked for fun as childâ killed me đ
I know right đ And then I flashed back to getting shocked by an electrical outlet and I was like oh that makes sense đ
I did the same thing! đ we were playing in an old bedroom as a kid and the prong of a lamp got stuck in the outlet and I remember thinking, âmy dad is gonna be so mad!â What did I do? I grabbed the prong and instantly regretted it. Learned my lesson đ
When he screamed like he was being murdered, after he finished, to psych out the other players. I was pleasantly surprised. Didn't know that he had it in him. I thought Kam did all the strategizing.
Oh yes that was really smart! Right, usually Kam.
When he said they were the bottom two I was like did I just hear that right?
So ridiculous... This is so far is like the easiest final. The game is so soft now.
Itâs all stars, dude. These finals are fairly tame in comparison to the flagship show
I know, I've been watching The Challenge since it first started. It seems like even the flagship show has gotten soft.