Family Fued; Roadies Style

Road Rules: Season 12: Episode 7

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Family Fued; Roadies Style

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MTV | MTV - Music Television | Air Date: June 30, 2003
Starring: Abram Boise, Cara Zavaleta, Marybeth Decker, Donnell Langham, Tina Barta, Christena Pyle, Chris Graebe, Jeremy Blossom, David Giuntoli
Summary: Wearing a baseball cap, Cara complains at lunch that Abe is exhibiting poor table manners (i.e. he's got his elbows on the table). Abe is beginning to notice that there's a double standard emerging. His teammates need him for the missions, but when the missions are over it's "Abram you're worthless." Christina observes that Abe came on theWearing a baseball cap, Cara complains at lunch that Abe is exhibiting poor table manners (i.e. he's got his elbows on the table). Abe is beginning to notice that there's a double standard emerging. His teammates need him for the missions, but when the missions are over it's "Abram you're worthless." Christina observes that Abe came on the trip very opinionated and when his opinions were not accepted well, he became closed off from the group.

The Roadies get a clue that some think implies they are going to be in a porn movie. But then they meet Billy, their mission mayor and learn they are going to be taught the fine art of strip dance. To be more specific, the guys will be stripping at a gay club while the girls have to go out and promote their show.

Donell and Dave are as giddy as a bunch of school girls about this mission, while Abe looks uncomfortable and unsure of what he's getting into. But in the end he learns the routine with the other guys because he knows he must do it in order for them to win the mission. Christina weighs in and says this will be the most challenging mission for Abe to date. The guys will be judged on personality, precision, and creativity. The girls have to create a flyer and make sure at least 50 people attend the show.

The team splits up and the dance lessons begin. Billy teaches some classic John Travolta moves to the boys who don't seem shy about shakin' it or slapping each other's butts. After the rehearsal, Donell makes fun of Abe and says he's getting in touch with his feminine side on this mission. A heated discussion ensues that is mostly provoked by the fact that Donell just won't shut up. Hot topics such as race and sexuality come up often. Donell says he hopes Abe comes out of this experience with more of an open mind. He calls Abe ignorant and says he enjoys pushing his buttons.

Dave tries to act as moderator while the two are head butting. But the problem is, Donell doesn't realize he's about to drive Abe to a point of no return. Finally, Donell tells Abe to not talk about s-t he can't back up. This sets Abe off and he looks like he's gonna pound Donell right then and there. Abe leaves to calm down and then re-enters the room, clearly not calm. Poor Dave sees this situation is not getting better and recommends that they separate longer. No one listens.

Donell continues the pestering, while Abe tries to explain himself and his beliefs. Abe loses it and lets it slip that he thinks cornbread is for lunch. Donell is not amused that Abe "went there," but he manages to stay fairly calm. Abe quickly apologizes knowing that it was wrong to "go there." Abe then proceeds to tell Donell that he's tired of him talking down to him like he's some stupid redneck from Montana. Donell says he never puts Abe's race in his problems with him and somehow Donell thinks that makes everything else he says to Abe OK.

Finally, Abe can't take it anymore and just loses it. Dave does a noble job of trying to keep Abe from hitting Donell, but Abe finally escapes his grasp and runs full throttle at Donell, fist out, ready to inflict pain. After a few punches, Dave is finally able to separate the two and Donell leaves the room. Abe is nowhere near done fighting and wants to finish what he started. "I already hit him; it's already done," he yells at Dave. But Dave is successful in keeping him from engaging in more violence. Cut to Donell, who is almost smirking about the fact that Abe could be sent home tells his teammates that "quite frankly, I'm pretty pissed off."

The Road Rules producer tells the Roadies that they need to sit down and talk about the incident and decide whether or not they feel safe keeping the current team intact. To be continued…
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Genre(s): Reality, Travel

Season 12 Episodes

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