Friday, February 8, 2008

Celebrity Apprentice-Vera Wang & Serta

With Vinny gone, the fallout continued with Baldwin going back into the boardroom and telling Trump that he just can't work with Piers. Come on Baldwin, get over it, I think you're being a little over dramatic, it's just a game. Trump counters Baldwin, with go to the women's team then, but don't quit. I'm thinking everytime someone quits, it's like a slap in the face for Trump, after all, where would his show be if the major players quit? And Trump hates quitters. So Baldwin licks his paws and retreats to the womens side, but is not warmly received, gee ya think? and why should they? They have been side swiped by the guys before. I loved it when O said, so now you are coming to our side, yet you can't work for us because you have another engagement? After all their clucking, they had to accept Trump's decision. When Baldwin told the guys he was going to work for the women's team, even if it meant that he was just going to make coffee, the usually quite Lennox went off. Lennox was chosen as the PM for this challenge with Lady O as PM for the women. This next challenge involved setting up a live window display, showcasing Vera Wang and Serta (you know the mattress). I love Vera Wang, I wish I could be her, or at least have her money. Isn't there something so romantic about designing wedding dresses? On the set, Vera said that the three things she would look for are: creativity, brand imaginig, and entertainment value. When the guys heard this challenge, Piers said that "Lennox and Tito showing their sensitive side is like beating the hell out of Tyson on a quiet Monday". But once again, tall quiet man, Trace comes up with the display idea, didn't I say, watch out for those strong silent types? It was extremely funny how Lennox took his leadership role by asking everyone to raise their hands if they wanted to speak. This lead into a ten minute dialog about raising hands, and voting, to which Piers said "Are we going to vote on everything"? Lennox-yes, Piers-that's not running things, that voting, Lennox-yes, Piers-are you going to vote? Lennox-no and then yes, and when asked what was his vote by Piers, Lennox asked Tito what was his vote? And so on and so on for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, at the girls camp, Marilu looked like she was losing it. She looked like a mime gone wild, gesturing, posturing and not really being able to communicate her vision to which O had to tell her to calm down, because they were getting nowhere. Marilu replies that one needs to watch their back with Omarosa, because she'll stab you in the back, in the heart, in the side. I thought the girls idea of the wedding night and the new groom (Baldwin) would sweep the new bride (Carol) into their bedroom was great, I just didn't think it would involve the entire wedding party. Unfortunately the mattress seemed more like a prop than the focus of the window. When Vera saw the window she did so much cooing that I thought for sure the girls won. The guys window showcased Cleo and Mark Anthony eating grapes on the mattress juxtaposed with new electronic stuff, which I thought was very clever. And so did Vera and Serta and the guys win it again. I just think the girls window lacked pizzazz and color and obviously didn't go outside the box. This episode featured an old friend George, where have you been? I thought maybe you got canned like Caroline who got too big for her own good. She forgot where her fame came from. I've always liked George, if I could have a grandfather, I'd want it to be him.
In the boardroom the girls were under attacked and when Trump asked Baldwin who was the weakest link-he quickly gave up Marilu-how did he know, when he wasn't present most of the time? It seemed like Omarosa fell apart under scrutiny and when asked who she was going to bring back, she was cautioned by Trump to not do what Gene did. I think that stuck in her head, that if she did not bring back Nely, she would be the one gone like Gene, ya think?
I liked it when Omarosa asked why should they go out, why can't it just be done with everyone there-which we know was a total cop out as she didn't want to name the two weakest, and George piped up to say that things aren't always the way we want them and that's the duty of the PM. Omarosa did the right thing and brought back Nely and Marilu. Marilu knows when to keep her trap shut as Nely did everything possible to sink her own boat by talking back to the Donald. Incredulously she asked why he kept bringing up the fact that she dodged two bullets by Gene not taking her back into the boardroom! The Donald has been wanting her gone, probably knowing that she really isn't worth her salt or her loud mouth. The Donald in the end had cannons aimed at her this time and he wasn't going to miss-Nely you're fired!-Single D
We start off this episode in the suite after Vinny takes his leave. As unpleasant as only Piers can be, Omarosa has to show her "classy" side by dumping a glass of champagne on his head. If you are going to do that Omarosa, at least stick around to see the outcome. That's one of her problems, no follow through!
Stephen jumps on the "I hate Piers" bandwagon and goes crying to The Donald about how he can't work with Piers. Piers, are you getting a clue? The Donald grants Stephen's wish and sends him to the girls team. Oh Donald since you are granting wishes, I would like a cute little red sports car!
The girls were not very happy to find out that Stephen would be joining them. Joining them in spirit anyway, since he had a previous engagement. The guys seemed disappointed also that Stephen defected to the other side. The girls voiced their displeasure to The Donald who promptly told them to get used to it. Does anyone in this capacity decline The Donald anything?
Omarosa appoints herself PM and comes up with the not so imaginative wedding theme. Marilu, in charge of construction looked like a deranged marionette waving her arms all over trying to give orders, "let's have this, no, no let's have that, wait a minute, put that over there".
In the guys camp, all I can say is Vera Wang & Trace, oil & water. That being said, Trace comes up with a great slogan, "The world's greatest romance deserves the world's greatest mattress" and they go with Cleopatra and Mark Anthony. Trace, who would have thought? He must be a real romantic at heart. What kind of songs does he sing? After coming up with their theme, Lennox, the PM, decides that no one will speak unless they raise their hand. Are we back in second grade or does Lennox just not want to hear anyone talk? They waste more time arguing about who can talk when then working on the project. Lennox doesn't seem to be a very good leader and the guys can't come up with a clear focus as to what to do with the window. Just as everyone is getting fed up with Lennox, he let's a fart prompting Piers to comment that is like your leadership, it stinks!
Stephen rejoins the girls and starts throwing out ideas even though they have already settled on their idea. Suck it up Stephen, the world doesn't stop because you weren't there!
Both teams are under the gun to finish their respective displays. The guys were so far behind that I really didn't think they would finish in time. All that hand raising and all, I wasn't surprised. Did Lennox make them raise their hands to go to the potty?
Both teams did finish and Vera and company came to the girls window first. She gushed SO much over their presentation, that I too thought they would win. But when Vera saw the guys window she gushed just as much. Does she just not want to hurt any feelings? OK, I did like the Serta sheep in the window.
The guys end up winning again. Their window was really more creative and thought outside the window. I was pleasantly surprised that these guys who, combined, couldn't have a feminine thought, won this challenge. That's OK guys, I like menly men, with a bit of gentleman thrown in for good measure!
In the boardroom, it was Omarosa on the hot seat. She wasn't talking smack that night! Even trying to get out of bringing back anyone by suggesting that everyone stay. George (welcome back George!) wasn't having any of that telling her that's all part of being in charge. The Donald pretty much told her who to bring back anyway. It seems to me that he has had to do that a lot in this series. Once Omarosa makes her choices, it was just a matter of time before The Donald fired Nely. Double D

Survivor Premiere-Fans Vs Favorites

I admit it, I was so excited for this premiere. The last time I was this excited was when I found 5 dollars in my coat pocket. For the favorites, America's sweetheart, Yauman; the survivor everyone loves to hate, Johnny, my grandmother died, Fairplay; James, who should have won for China, and Ozzy. What happened Oz? You don't look like the jungle boy we know and love! Then there were the questionable favorites-I'm wondering who they polled for these? Jonathan, not so smart player from China, Parvarti-we know why they chose her and Ami? Cirie, what? come on! Eliza, whose she? And Amanda-backstabber (careful James!) from China. I'm just wondering, don't these people have jobs? How is it that they are able to take off for two months to go to some tropical island and play?
Our cutie Jeff Probst makes his entrance riding on the outside of a sea plane. Careful Jeff, don't want to lose you to the sharks! The 10 fans are already on the beach when Jeff debutes the favorites, Parvarti giving Jeff a very sparkling Hi. The last to come out is Fairplay dressed like Probst, in khaki and blue, with a cap that has "will lie 4 food".
Right off the bat Jeff announces that there is an immunity idol in plain sight and everyone makes a mad dash for the boats, where we find Yauman and Fairplay making a pounce for it, Fairplay coming up empty handed and whining. Go Yauman!
I'm already disliking that Kathy girl on the fans side. She kept saying homosexual about ten times and getting on my last nerve. Poor Chet having to cope with her, he reminds me of a younger version of Nigel from "So You Think You Can Dance?"
Back at the Favorites camp, James was already getting the warm fuzzy for his group-careful James, have you not learned anything! And why, why, why Parvarti! She'll break your heart dude!
I definitely don't want the fans to win anything! I secretly relish their inability to do anything, clinging to their palm fronds during the intense thunderstorms. Looked really wet and cold, burr!
The challenge looked both complicated and intense, but not to worry, every favorite has been there and done that-WRONG! Out of the starting gate our lame faves lose it, unable to put together the pieces to the wheel-hey Yauman, aren't you good at puzzles and where's Pee Geih when you need her? The fans took off like a rocket and took a hugh lead, with the faves tipping over poor Eliza as she took a header off the wagon. I expected her to have a concussion!
In the end it looked like the faves gave up as they just stood there and watched the fans raise their fire. I'm sure all over America, people were screaming at their tv, throwing their slippers. Come on! The faves were too cocky-yep guys, it's in the bag! Their bellies were full and their bodies rested unfortunately had nothing compared to the hunger and determination of the fans to show them up and kick their butts, which is exactly what they did! This humbled the faves back at camp, remember, never ever rest on your laurels.
At the faves camp, the usual jockeying for position began, with Pav and James teaming up with Amanda and Ozzy. It looked like Fairplay would be the swing vote, until he does the 180 and seems to find sanity, conscience, and fatherhood all in one enlightening moment. Holy cow-is this for real or is he going to pull a grandma died thing here? Where has my Johnnie gone? Right up until the very end, I was hoping I'd see a glimmer of his old self, but alas, this was not to be, our favorite villian was the first cast off and wins the honorary distinction of redeemed villian turned super hero. Yuck! Well Johnnie, wish you would have stayed on and wrecked havoc on the camp, I would have love to see what diabolical plots you could have hatched, so instead, I wish you luck on fatherhood and I know somewhere out there, Fairplay is giving his sly smile.-Single D
It's finally here! Fans vs faves, love it! The action started right away with the race for the idol. Fairplay gets one and is kept from a second when Yau-Man trips and pushes Fairplay into the canoe causing him to drop his idol. Yau-Man sees Kathy from the fans team and tells her to "pick that up". Fairplay starts whining about how Yau-Man bashed his head into the boat and not being real happy about it, vows to get rid of Yau-Man. Game on!
Ok, so both teams get to their new homes. The fans have obviously been watching Survivor and taking notes. They had good team work and built a pretty good shelter. They did, however, have to put up with Kathy the crazy lady who, apparently has never seen a gay man and was in awe. She kept looking at poor Chet like he was on exhibit. Wait until she finds out about Ami! She says later that she doesn't know when to keep her mouth shut so I don't expect her to be around very long. What's up with Natalie and that outfit? I know it's survivor and it's all about comfort, but hey, can't we have a little style? Camouflage pants, blue tank top and a green bikini top OVER the tank top. Tim Gunn would be appalled! Then there is Joel, the Lou Ferrigno of Survivor. Nothing to say about him yet, he just reminded me of the Incredible Hulk. Did I tell you my friends Terri & Katie saw Lou Ferrigno at the Shot Show here in Vegas last week?
At the faves camp, it seemed all anyone wanted to do was make alliances, except for Parvati who couldn't keep her eyes off James and do they make a bikini any smaller?! Ok, I'm jealous. I have to agree with Single D, run James, run! She will take you out in a New York minute! I love how Parvati said she was going to distract the guys and Ami. Doesn't look like she is going to vamp Ozzy (looking much better than the jungle boy we last saw) who already has eyes for Amanda. Where was Cirie during the show? I saw her introduced by our favorite cutie Jeff, didn't see her running for the boats, didn't see her at camp, umm. Who's favorite was she anyway?
At the challenge, the faves again show that they have been doing their homework by leaping into the lead while the faves struggled with everything. After crashing their wagon and sending Eliza to the ground on her face, Yau-Man was trying to hold the wheel on the wagon. Everyone gets to the sand pit to dig for planks to make a bridge. The fans immediately start throwing their sand into the faves pit, good thinking. The fans pull out the win with the faves looking on scratching their heads.
So the battle of who is going home starts. Fairplay was flip-flopping so fast I lost track on who he was aligned with. Like he said, "this is too easy, didn't anyone watch me?" Then he turns around and suggests that he pull some votes which quickly escalated into please send me home, I miss my girlfriend and baby (even though the baby isn't here yet). Maybe that hit on the head knocked some sense into, or out of, him. I kept trying to figure out the angle he was playing, is he bluffing or not? Still don't know. If he was bluffing, it backfired but he took it graciously. Too bad, it would have been fun to see what tricks he would have pulled out of his "will lie 4 food" hat! Tune in next week when we answer the burning questions, will Parvati find someone new to flirt with and where is Cirie? Double D

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Project Runway-Smackdown

Standing outside the door to their next challenge with Tim Gunn, everyone could hear grunting and screaming noises coming from within-yes pets, be afraid, be very afraid! Jillian had the look of shear terror as she heard noises that were violent and scary to her. Chris on the other hand was hoping he was going to dress drag queens-well, close enough honey, -Women Wrestlers from the WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. For their next challenge, they are to create an outfit suitable to their persona in the wrestling rink, how drag queenie can you get? Christian was in heaven as he chose Kristal. She was all about the leather and lace, right up his alley and I knew Ricki was going to pick, I want to live in America, Layla. Then it was off to the spandex store-gee, I didn't know there was a store that just specialized in Spandex!
Unfortunately this episode lacked drama and intrigue, but did provide some comic relief when Sweet Pea challenged our poodle dog Christian to an arm wrestle. I thought for sure a slam dunk, as she weighs twice as much as he, but that sinewy little arm decieved us all and surprised her even more, to which he then pirouetted and pronounced "I'm a beast you guys!" And oh, Christian stop using the hair spray and leave some for the models.
And once again we find Sweet Pea in edit mode as Tim pronounces that her outfit looks like something out of the WWE hospital. Poor thing, I think she always chooses the wrong color and the wrong material, this time some shimmering white thing that looked like stripper underwear and Candace Michelle was not happy. She is all about coming out into the rink and ripping off her cape to display that which lies beneath. I think Sweet Pea should have made a cape with rhinestones-heavens, would it hurt that much?
Rami's wrestler looked like a man, especially in that hideous pink foo foo thing he made. He tried to fem her up when he should have made her edgy and more dominatrix like. Her physique was too manly for the feminine swish of that hot pink skirt. These wrestlers I'm sure for their first course eat men alive with a little salt and pepper.
On the catwalk I was surprised that most of the wrestlers could really walk the walk with the exception of Rami's wrestler Torrie-she walked like some Amazonia women-me Jane. I hate to admit it, but I liked Christians outfit of leather chaps and lacy top and Chris's animal print outfit-he was also wearing an animal print shirt-coincidence? I'm seeing spots!
When the judges proclaimed Chris as the winner, I know Christian was spitting nails, he thought he was going to win, sorry Christian, now go back and spray your hair some more.
In the end it was about rink wear, not swim wear and Ricki was auf with his one piece orange bathing suit. Great for Ipanema and wrestling in the sand not in the rink.-Single D
Tim Gunn promises a field trip. Some field trip, it was a few floors away in the same building. When they got there, the sounds eminating from behind the door had Jillian so freaked out I thought sure it would take a week to pry her off Rami's arm! Leave it to Christian to say it sounded like sex moans. I don't even want to know what he is into! It was revealed that the Divas of the WWE were behind that door and making those sounds and Chris Flintstone was really digging it!
As last week's winner (much to Christian's distain as he kept rolling his eyes), Ricky got to choose his wrestler first. He chose the girl who likes, let's say it together, lingerie.
This was a pretty slow episode with Rami back to draping again with some hideous pink cheerleader like outfit, Sweet P making the wrong choices (listen to your client girl, she wanted embelishments) and Jillian behind the clock.
Ricky wasn't making anything resembling lingerie. Hello, who are you and what did you do with Ricky? This should have been a no brainer for him, afterall, the girl did come out wearing a garter. Instead, he was making nothing more than an orange bathing suit.
Christian's outfit was cute, for a wrestler. Does he make anything he wouldn't wear himself? I'm sure somewhere out there, Christian is wearing that jacket with the feather boa, or maybe just the feather boa.
I loved the color of Jillian's outfit. It looked like something from Victoria's Secret or in this case Jillian's Secret. No secret she was still fighting against the clock. How can someone take something so skimpy and still not get finished on time?
In the end Chris Flintstone wins, as he says, the tackiest challenge yet. Ricky gets auf'd for his not so inspired bathing suit. I kept waiting for the water works to start and was impressed that he stayed calm. Again I have to ask who is this? It certainly isn't our little weeper Ricky! Hopefully next week will be more interesting. Double D

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

American Idol-Atlanta

Well, we finally get to see Ryan Seacrest's mom and dad-very nice-they must live somewhere near Atlanta, home of idols fame, Clay Akin and Jennifer Hudson. Ryan's parents reminded me of some political candidate couple all nicely polished and dressed for a speech. With this stop over in Atlanta, a couple of audition nods-to Asia, who made Paula cry (again)! I'm wondering was she crying because she was moved to tears, or because she hadn't had a drink since the previous night? Asia's sad story did make me more sympathic towards her even before she started singing-her dad passing away two days before this audition from a car crash. She sang in breathy tones, her voice barely above a whisper, choked and hoarse. She was passed through although if that is truely her voice, she won't last the season. Let's hope she regains her voice in Hollywood.
Then there was Josh, lover of glass, creator of glass circles and Idol hopeful, so much so, that he would throw away his beloved glass cutter if he makes it big. However, when he sang, he looked like one of those kewpie dolls that one squeezes in the middle and the eyes bug out. And his singing-aw come on guys-are you hearing what I'm hearing? I thought he was terrible, buggie eyes and all. He was so repulsive when he sang that Simon asked him to turn around to sing, so we had an audition from the derriere, you know the back of his front. How is he going to control those eyes, let alone his voice?
Next, Miss South Florida Fair, Brooke, who kissed a pig (what no frogs?) and milked a cow, said "do do" on TV, and wanted to show Simon that even a pageant winner could sing. Yikes! Should she really announce she's a pageant winner from a country fair? I think Simon had it right when he said that she was really annoying! Unfortunately, she'll probably end up the next Britney Spears or something! And finally, to the boy who lives in a shoe, I mean car. What's a matter with you? You left home and now you live in your car? You might be a free spirit, but obviously you miss your home. Well, I'm glad you are going to Hollywood, now you'll get to sleep in a real bed, watch TV and eat hot meals, like every teen your age is doing. And hey what's up with that fake British accent when you sing-do you have the same disorder as Britney, except, her's is more cockney? I think Simon gave you a pass because any British accent gives him the warm feeling of being near Big Ben. Come on Simon, who do you think you are, Henry Higgins? -Single D
OK, first up was JP who sounded like he was singing hillbilly rap. I'm not a big country fan and he was supposedly singing Rascal Flats, is that somewhere in Tennessee? Next was tear jerker Asia who's father passed away as she was enroute to her audition. Simon had a tender moment for her as Paula was reduced to tears and had to leave the stage (most likely to get a shot of vodka, I mean courage, or is that the same thing?). Then there was Miss South Ditzy, Florida Fair. This is one girl that gives us blondes a bad name! She wasn't a bad singer but, I think Randy & Simon just wanted to see her jump up and down in her tube top (see Single D's photo above). When she was done and voted through, it was a regular love fest with Miss Ditz leading the way. I really was expecting the flowers and Kum-by-ya to start at any moment.
The montage of losers was a good one, or bad depending on how you look at it, entertaining either way. And what was up with the dude with the spinner around his neck? Was he trying to be Flav-a-Flave with a hub cap? Then there was the guy in the leather skirt and Tweety Bird voice. It never ceases to amaze me, the number of people who think they can sing.
Eva and her crush on Simon was pretty memorable. "I love you Simon", "I know" came the reply. Eva started her audition and promptly slipped on her number which had fallen off of her and fell on her rear. The directors thought that deserved a slow-mo replay. Oh yea, she couldn't sing worth a darn either which prompted Simon to ask "is this a serious audition?" To which Eva responded "yes, I love you Simon, I didn't mean to fall." Simon, who really thought this was a joke, asked her to look him in the eye and tell him it was a serious audition. She did and still professed her love for him time and time again. Run Simon, run! The poor woman actually thought she had lost the audition because she fell down. No, sweety it's because you can't sing or dance! She did, however, get a hug from Simon, who I think is really just a big softy!
At the end were two memorable people. My fave, the Rock and Roll nurse. She rides a hog, she keeps it real and she can belt out a tune. You go girl! And last but certainly not least was Josiah, not sure of the spelling, but I think he has a split personality. One second he is from Tennessee and the next he is channeling John Lennon. Let's hope his car/house makes it to Hollywood. Double D

Millionaire MatchMaker

OK-I admit it, I do a lot of channel surfing the nights that my reality shows are not on, last night being one of them. I'm not really dumb really, I do read a lot of books too, maybe I should blog those?! But I happened upon MatchMaker Millionaire and I was in a trance, my husband kept saying aren't you going to bed because before that my eyelids were firmly shut, mouth agape, drool rampant. First of all, any woman, in this case Patti, that can tell it like it is to anyone is my cup of tea. She says all the things I wish I could say, instead, I always resort to the Ally McBeal moments in my mind. Last night's episode, Patti meets with two millionaires, one who owns a number of in-spot restaurants, Lonnie, and the other a CFO of a corporation, Patrick. She meets with each one to gather information about their likes and taste in women. Of course, duh, Lonnie, likes only amply endowed blondes between the ages of 18-24, to which she exclaims, that's why you're alone on Sunday nights. Lonnie needs to be taken down 20 to 30 notches, he's got serious attitude! Patrick on the other hand is socially incompetent, hence, the two chihuahuas and one cat. Patti puts out a casting call for matches for these two guys which proves to be the funniest scene ever. Her scrunity of the girls is hysterical-doling out criticisms like rapid machine gun fire. You're hair is too curly, guys like long silky hair-lose the curls! yours is too tight in that bun, let it down! you-you need hair extensions! you-you look fat in this picture, why-because it just shows your head! Girls, you must show cleavage, if you got them, flaunt them! But the biggest giggle moment was when this Asian women came in (to me she looked 50!), dressed in fishnet stockings, a mini skirt and pink tank prominently displaying her obviously fake enhancements, to which a cool Patti, said, you look like trash, lose the fishnets and change the outfit. When the girl came out, she said in a very accented tone, she like bruised me like I have punches on my body where she said I no look good. I almost expected her to say, 5 dollar love you long time (I can say this, I'm Asian), I'm thinking Patti really wanted to say, this is not an open casting call for a brothel. During the reception, Lonnie and Patrick are introduced to the room full of hopefuls in which they get a 5 minute one on one. Lonnie in his superior I am greater than thou acted like he didn't want to be there and really didn't say much of anything during the one on ones. Patrick on the other hand kept asking every woman if they liked animals. His ears did perk up when one said she likes to horseback ride, to which he asked do you like dogs? But the true connection moment came, when one of the girls said she owned a chihuahua, his eyes lit up, I could almost hear a symphony playing in the back ground, love was in the air, the music swells.......... And then..................sorry, I fell asleep! -Single D

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Ghost Hunters International - England

This week we are in Pluckley Village, England. England has a lot of haunted places, I don't think the team is going to run out of material for a while! Pluckley Village is listed by the Guinness Book of World Records (don't they make a beer too?) as being Europe's most haunted village. We'll just see about that! The first stop on the tour is Black Horse Inn, Europe's most haunted pub, I'll have that Guinness now! Anyway, the tale told here is that there is a Bailiff and his dogs that are seen in the bar, anyone for a Guinness?, a little girl that was murdered is seen by the fireplace and cold spots in the bar, and I thought the bar was usually a hot spot!
The team decides to set up EMF detectors as sort of an alarm as to any presence, something they have not tried so far. The idea is to catch any entity coming or going with an audible alarm.
Brian and Barry go to the bar where Barry feels hands on his shoulders (I'll bet he wished he had a Guinness about then) and wasn't too happy about it. He asked the presence if it was playing games and the EMF detector alarmed. Later, when listening to the tapes, they get a response to Barry's question "perhaps".
The team sends in Shannon and, ghost fave, Donna to see if females would elicit a different response. The girls ask the spirit all kinds of questions including Donna asking if the spirit would like to dance with her friend. Every question earned them an EMF alarm.
Andy & Robb debunk the bar's cold spots with the thermal imaging camera when they see cold air seeping in around the door. Like I said before, a place that old will be a bit drafty! After reviewing the tapes, and a few pints of Guinness (I'm assuming), the team declares the Black Horse Inn haunted.
On to Elvey Farm Hotel, which was built in 1406, and the screaming woods. Some of the stories told around the fireplace here are that a farmer shot himself and his last words, "I will, I will" are heard around the farm house, scratching noises heard in the barn and, of course, screams heard in the screaming woods (I guess I don't need to comment on the obvious).
Andy & Robb right away debunk the barn noises with the thermal imaging camera as being rats (eeek!), they always get the fun toys. They next go to the screaming woods and immediately hear, you guessed it, screaming. Nothing shows up on the thermal but, they hear foot steps coming toward them and stop right in front of them. After all of the screaming and foot steps, they decide to send in the "A" team of Donna & Shannon to see if they would get the same experience. They did.
Next into the screaming woods was the "B" team of Barry & Brian (get it, B team, Ok just making sure you are paying attention). They start hearing the same things and end up getting lost. While trying to find their way out of the woods, they hear what sounds like something laugh at them. Andy & Robb go in to look for them using the thermal camera and find them with it, which, by the way, was used in the commercial which led people (Ok, me) into thinking something other than human was caught on the thermal and would cause us to watch. Don't you guys know by now, we will watch no matter what?! After the review, nothing was found in the farm house and the screaming in the woods was matched to several types of animal noises. Therefore, no evidence was found for a haunting.
The team stopped by Sherwood forest (I didn't think there really was such a place) for a little R&R. Barry & Brian decide to surprise the rest of the team by dressing up as a knight (Barry) and Robin Hood (Brian). Things go terribly wrong when Barry trips over the log he was trying to jump over and lands face first in front of everyone. At least he can laugh at himself. I was glad to see the team having some fun on their European trek.
Congrats go to Andy for his first baby! Double D