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Special Forces: World's Toughest Test (feat. Johnny Manziel)
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Johnny Manziel?
Jussie Smollett?
Sign me up lol
Jussie Smollett?
Sign me up lol
So far so good, he is competitive but not cocky…
I can't remember the last time I watched reality TV, but maaaaan this was cheesy as hell.
That said, by the end of the first episode I had pretty much bought in. It's a good cast of characters, Smollett is somehow more hatable and more likable than I was expecting (I already couldn't stand the guy), and they basically made Johnny the star/central figure of the show in the last fifteen minutes.
Will keep watching for sure.
That said, by the end of the first episode I had pretty much bought in. It's a good cast of characters, Smollett is somehow more hatable and more likable than I was expecting (I already couldn't stand the guy), and they basically made Johnny the star/central figure of the show in the last fifteen minutes.
Will keep watching for sure.
2aggiesmom said:
So far so good, he is competitive but not cocky…
He didn't look competitive to me at all, at least he wasn't cocky either.
They allowed Smollett to lie, sadly, if he doesn't let his mouth get him kicked off, I think he will make it further than JFF.
They repeatedly commented that this would be a tough, small taste of what SF go through. Episode one was very reminiscent of SERE training. Some might think it is corny but if/when you are in the middle of it and you are taking it seriously, I assure you that you won't think it is corny. Later, you might laugh about it but in the moment, you are just trying to get through it.
Like TCTTS eluded to, I'm not a huge fan of Reality TV either and had extremely low expectations for the show. I pretty much was watching to see how JFF did but it was good enough I will probably stick it out. I'm pulling for Ravi Patel and Shawn Johnson East.
I've watched the first two seasons and was skeptical, but they put these folks through hell, both physically and mentally. They break them down emotionally and find out who is tough enough to get through the rigors of the training. No fake stuff either, just raw physical and mental testing. It's actually an enjoyable show, and I have a lot of respect for the four guys leading the training.
Ag87H2O said:
I've watched the first two seasons and was skeptical, but they put these folks through hell, both physically and mentally. They break them down emotionally and find out who is tough enough to get through the rigors of the training. No fake stuff either, just raw physical and mental testing. It's actually an enjoyable show, and I have a lot of respect for the four guys leading the training.
My first time watching but based off of the first episode, I cannot refute your assessment. I'm sure they cut out some of the mundane stuff (like how to respond and how to line up; I'm certain that they gave them some basic repelling training and didn't just toss them in a helicopter) but I have no doubt that the contestants are getting a wakeup call and based off what I've seen so far it certainly is giving them a good snapshot of how things go.
At least Johnny is number 12
I'd never heard of this show but it was recommended to me since JFF was on.
I thought it was pretty good. Wound up watching some of Season 3, too.
Like "Dancing with the Stars," the lineups are more than a little unequal. Seeing Cam Newton beat up some swimmer was brutal (season 3). And folks in their 50s have no business being on this show.
I thought it was pretty good. Wound up watching some of Season 3, too.
Like "Dancing with the Stars," the lineups are more than a little unequal. Seeing Cam Newton beat up some swimmer was brutal (season 3). And folks in their 50s have no business being on this show.
Embarrassing...
Somebody's agent did them dirty because she had no clue what she signed up for.
Somebody's agent did them dirty because she had no clue what she signed up for.
Is this streaming anywhere? For cord cutters?
aTmAg said:
Is this streaming anywhere? For cord cutters?
[url=https://www.jus****ch.com/us/tv-show/special-forces-worlds-toughest-test][/url]Just Watch.com
Looks like Hulu has it.
EclipseAg said:
I'd never heard of this show but it was recommended to me since JFF was on.
I thought it was pretty good. Wound up watching some of Season 3, too.
Like "Dancing with the Stars," the lineups are more than a little unequal. Seeing Cam Newton beat up some swimmer was brutal (season 3). And folks in their 50s have no business being on this show.
I didn't care for him much but the polygamist from Sister Wives seemed to be in the best shape of almost any of the contestants. We'll see how he does.
Man JFF had a rough time. He is clearly way out of shape. I would think that I would work out prior to appearing on the show. But it seems to me, that JFF wants this show to be wake up call, rather than be a showcase on how he has already "woken up". I hope he doesn't get cut early and gets something out of this. I probably will stop watching the moment he leaves.
I haven't seen this show at all before, but it seems to me they can't just cut people based on being last place in a given challenge. Otherwise, most of the women would be gone at the beginning. That perhaps they let the first 50%-75% cut themselves like in episode 1? Then when it gets to the point where nobody would quit themselves, that then they cut people based on performance, otherwise the show would last 10 years?
I haven't seen this show at all before, but it seems to me they can't just cut people based on being last place in a given challenge. Otherwise, most of the women would be gone at the beginning. That perhaps they let the first 50%-75% cut themselves like in episode 1? Then when it gets to the point where nobody would quit themselves, that then they cut people based on performance, otherwise the show would last 10 years?
They don't DQ anyone until the final challenge. You have to voluntarily quit. You can also be medically disqualified (broken rib, blown out knee, etc.)
aTmAg said:
Man JFF had a rough time. He is clearly way out of shape. I would think that I would work out prior to appearing on the show. But it seems to me, that JFF wants this show to be wake up call, rather than be a showcase on how he has already "woken up".
I haven't watched this show, but I'm guessing that's generally Johnny's M.O. Show up, wing it, and see what happens. That got him the Heisman, but really hasn't helped him in any way since.
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I get why he might have an affinity for Pavia.
JFF did way better than last week.
fig96 said:
I get why he might have an affinity for Pavia.
Johnny is Pavia's idol. Pavia watches a Johnny highlight package before every single game. Seriously. Johnny reached out to him after hearing how much of a fan Pavia is.
Jussie Smollett is unbearable. Still trying to gaslight everybody.
Yep, his continuous lying ever interview is making this show hard to watch.
usmcbrooks said:
Yep, his continuous lying ever interview is making this show hard to watch.
Well you don't have to worry about that anymore on the show.
I'm only seen up to episode 2.
I missed the episode where JFF quit; what happened?
aTmAg said:
Jussie Smollett is unbearable. Still trying to gaslight everybody.
Even my wife scoffed when he said "with what I've been through I find it hard to trust people now".
13B said:
I missed the episode where JFF quit; what happened?
He freaked out in a claustrophobic exercise where they were having them crawl into a tunnel that eventually got too tight for a person to fit.
aTmAg said:13B said:
I missed the episode where JFF quit; what happened?
He freaked out in a claustrophobic exercise where they were having them crawl into a tunnel that eventually got too tight for a person to fit.
Thanks! Out of all the things they have done that might be the only thing that would make me bail. (the backward synchro fall into the water would have been pretty tough to do too, I would think) It didn't bother me when I was a younger man but I have gotten progressively more claustrophobic the older I get. Josh Gates stresses me out on some of his shows.
Sad to see him leave. Shawn Johnson is a beast.
I would not have done well in the tunnel, especially when it was blocked and you had to reverse crawl backward.
I don't fault JFF for punching out.
I don't fault JFF for punching out.
zap said:
I would not have done well in the tunnel, especially when it was blocked and you had to reverse crawl backward.
I don't fault JFF for punching out.
I don't either but it did not mean he had to quit the show. Just fail the task and move on.
I ended up watching the final episode last night. A not surprising finalist and a couple that were way out in left field at the start but got to the end.
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