Recapping The Real World: A Reality TV Show First & Tom's Blandness

It has been while since we have talked about The Real World, and truthfully, it is harder to do when the season does not leave much to the imagination. The storyline is the same for every character there 'Our ex's are here and instead of hating each other, we are trying to sort through our old relationship.'  It has become pretty boring and stale. I had an outside hope we would see the exes hooking up with each other or something a little less predictable. Corey and Lauren's relationship took a unique reality television turn and Tom continues his streak of being completely unlikable.  

Middle of the episode, we start seeing the Cory and Lauren relationship play out with them flirting, going on a date and having a bedroom romp (Not said enough, needs to be said more). We also learn how they grew up together for maybe the 704th time as well as how twisted their relationship has been throughout all of this time. By the end of the episode, Lauren takes a pregnancy test learning she is indeed pregnant. I believe this is the first time with a major reality television where a cast mate is pregnant. I could be wrong, but it will be interesting to see how MTV handles this delicate situation. 

Remember how poorly they handled Jay's mother passing away in conjunction with how they exploit teenage mothers habitually, the expectations should be low for MTV to do the right thing here. Lauren and Cory should be both be sent home. If she is pregnant, there is no reason to have whatever happens in her pregnancy play out on reality television show that does not deal with pregnancies. This is not 16 and Pregnant, this is The Real World. You could say this is like a real world situation which is true, but the Real World atmosphere where partying is a given on a night in, nigh out basis is not really conducive for someone expecting a child. Further, Cory should join her because he is just as much a part of the pregnancy as Lauren. This now for at least an episode is the most intriguing storyline to see just how MTV wants to play it. Hopefully, they do it the right way. 

Tom has become the most hated cast member. This usually happens about midway through the season so I am glad we finally have one. Women hate Tom because he is a classic player trying to be on Team Jamie while he is also on Team Hailey at the same damn time. Men hate Tom because he is softer than Charmin, a freshly dried towel and a fleece sweater combined. There is nothing about him that warrants a cool guy rather just some bro saying quite possibly the dumbest things ever. Jamie and her friend describe him as a 'manchild' which could not be more true. Easily, one of the most unlikable male castmate for just being him. It is hard to remember a cast mate like that, maybe Trey in St. Thomas but I did not watch much of that season. Usually, they do something wrong (See: Jordan from Portland's season), but this is just Tom being an overall softie.  

I keep expecting theatrics with this season and I do not get them. It is like waiting for the phone call about the job that you know will not be coming. Hopefully, Real World will improve, but right now, it is the same old song and dance. 

Charlie.