Sunday, March 2, 2014

DC SocialPulse: Real World Ex-Plosion: "The Test"

*** Reader Advisory: DC SocialPulse Contains
Adult Language. Viewer Discretion is Advised. ***

By DC Cueva
@DC408dxtr

Welcome back everyone to DC SocialPulse and our continuing coverage of Real World Ex-Plosion. And after being very busy with the Sochi Olympics, it's good to be back to devoting most of my energies on here to the MTV world. Last week in San Francisco, we saw Tom catch himself in the middle of a love triangle between him, Jamie and Haliey, while Brian became disturbed by the wild behavior of his ex Jenny. And there was another life changer in store in the house when Cory's ex Lauren found out that she is pregnant.
   And with the fitting title of "The Test," that's where Episode 7 picks up from right there this week with Cory getting the news from Lo as she contemplates whether or not to leave the city. We will also get to know more about Arielle and Ashley C., including a secret Ari has been hiding from her, as well as meeting her friends. And after making brownies with Jenny, as well as yet another sighting of rebound guy Doug, a wild guys' night out leads Brian to perhaps get in trouble. Plus, we had the latest installment of the After Show, where we also saw that Doug guy again (more on that coming next week).
   And following twitter's view, we'll put this episode in historical context with how Lauren being pregnant bringing back what happened previously, and the proud history of the LGBT community being represented on The Real World. 
   As we begin, our usual reminder that there's adult language in some tweets below, but I am keeping it uncensored in order to retain the heat of the moment. So if you are mature enough, please read with discretion. :-)  So with that, as we begin, we've included a day-before dialogue between one of the castmates from this season and an alum who today works in local radio in Cleveland, but is remembered nationally as the one who left the DC house early four years ago.



Tuesday Before
@JamieChinaMTV: Have I mentioned how much I love @scooter5000 ?!??! ❤️❤️ tell him what you wanna see on the reunion!! He's our producerπŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰
@JennaCompono: @JamieChinaMTV @scooter5000 he really is the best :)))
@JennaCompono: Real world tomorrow :)))) #teamcompono letsgoooo
@JamieChinaMTV: ❤️❤️❤️ love y'all so much http://t.co/UqkesMEzXv
@erikalauren: @JamieChinaMTV ok catching up on your show...is it me or is Brian the most boring person ever! Lol
@JamieChinaMTV: @erikalauren lmao he's definitely not boring, he just doesn't have his head on straight. He has problems getting words/ideas out I think lol
@erikalauren: @JamieChinaMTV haha shit I mean I don't wanna judge but yeah he doesn't seem to have his thoughts together
@erikalauren: @JamieChinaMTV ps I'm Team Jamie lol
@JamieChinaMTV: @erikalauren haha yeyyyy!! Yeaaaa you'll see haha he's not the brightest bulb!!
@erikalauren: @JamieChinaMTV girl I wish you were on our season- we are kindred spirits
@JamieChinaMTV: @erikalauren yaaaaas, that would've been great!!
@erikalauren: @JamieChinaMTV no tube of lipstick would be safe haha
@JamieChinaMTV: @erikalauren NONE. Mac would be out of business πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
@JamieChinaMTV: @erikalauren or be doing the best they've ever done.... Lol
@erikalauren: @JamieChinaMTV haha hell yea - have you heard of limecrime makeup? I think you'd like them too
@JamieChinaMTV: Big plans with @HannahEveBorel will be happening soon. Everything will be planned tonight over tequila while being surrounded by beards.🍻
@JennaCompono: I love all my followers :) just thought u all should know πŸ’•
@CallherJade: Tomorrow is a scary day for me.

Real World Wednesday
@RealWorldMTV: It's #RealWorldExPlosion Wednesday, y'all!!
@CallherJade: I don't want to wake up πŸ˜”
@CallherJade: I've had about 20 wedgies already this morning.
@JamieChinaMTV: So on another note, an all new episode of #RealWorldExpolsion airs tonight at 10pm/9c !!! Who is ready for the drama?!
@JamieChinaMTV: Also a new aftershow will be airing right after the new episode tonight! With the beautiful @nessnitty hosting! #RealWorldExpolsion
@JennaCompono: Real world explosion is on tnite!!!!!!!
@MTVChallenge25: @JayGMTV @JennaCompono interview with @usweekly http://t.co/nTD4LbKflc
@JamieChinaMTV: Hearing "Keep Your Head Up" By @andygrammer always makes my day better when I'm feeling down! ❤️
@MTVCoryWharton: Free Chipotle um Yes!!!!!! #youngbutready
@RealWorldMTV: I need it to be 10pm like right now. #obsessed #needitnow
@JamieChinaMTV: New York I'm so excited to see you Friday!! I'll be there for 10 days😍😍 lucky me❤️❤️❤️
@OKMagazine: #RealWorld: Ex-plosion's @JayGMTV  Tells Us How He Really Feels About His Former Housemate Ashley—WATCH: http://t.co/BzRGJBWWoq
@itsarifitz: how do you do that "live in the moment" thing again? #forgot #allworkallplay #ontothenextone
@jennycdelich: I will be making a Q&A video! Ask your questions tonight with the #askjennyd hashtag #realworld #realworldexplosion #mtv can't wait!!!!! 😁😁
@JennaCompono: #teamcompono tnite and AFTERSHOW AH
@BrianTWillJr: Changed my handle from bwillmtv to @BrianTWillJr looking forward to tonights episode!
@JamieChinaMTV: Less than 5hrs till an all new episode of #RealWorldExpolsion airs!! And don't forget the Aftershow right after😁 get ready y'all. #BabyAlert
@jennycdelich: I will be making a Q&A video! Ask your questions tonight with the #askjennyd hashtag #realworld #realworldexplosion #mtv can't wait!!!!! 😁😁
@itsarifitz: the love from you all is insane. shook by how real and open all of you are. #goodvibes #allworkallplay
@JennaCompono: 4 hours !!!
@itsarifitz: emotions ran wild, here's a preview of tonight loves. ----> http://t.co/XDZanvCwGx #RealWorldExPlosion
@ThomasBuellMTV: Kicked out of a bar last night!! Why? Because I fell asleep on said bar.... #narcolepticproblems
@JayGMTV: This Saturday march 1st i will be at Fire and Ice in New jersey so i vote you come hangout #realworld #TeamJayG http://t.co/vcVnOLPo5V
@JamieChinaMTV: I can hold the weight of worlds
If that's what you need
Be your everything ❤️ http://t.co/7sd6U4NyxG
@JayGMTV: Check out mine and @JennaCompono 's intetview with @OKMagazine where i get to talk about how much i hate Ashley! http://t.co/UIhbsXSVmw
@JamieChinaMTV: Just hit 40k on Insta!! Thank y'all so much for the love and support it means the world to me❤️❤️❤️ http://t.co/hdkAGkKt2X
@JennaCompono: If money didn't exist would u still chase your dreams?
@JayGMTV: I am hosting @nineteen_19pa in PA this Friday. Come out n hangout also doing a meet and greet earlier check the flyer http://t.co/c8L0TD6gKB
@JamieChinaMTV: Everyone meet mama Larson!!!❤️❤️ tam_bamm mom says hiiiii http://t.co/6ZRGYFGhPX
@missashc: The countdown is officially on! 1 more hour until #realworld !!! Are you guys ready??
@JamieChinaMTV: 30 minutes till an all new episode of #RealWorldExpolsion airs on @MTV !! #babyAlert πŸ˜±πŸ‘Ά prepare yourselves
@JennaCompono: 30 more minutes ahhh
@itsarifitz: so much talk about my body on #realworld tonight, follow me on IG for πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ in just a few. ---> http://t.co/PqsKkUznw4
@jennycdelich: Hey y'all #realworldexplosion is about to air, don't forget to ask me questions via #askjennyd so I can answer them in a Q&A #youtube video!
@RealWorldMTV: 15 minutes til a new ep of #RealWorldExplosion!!
@itsarifitz: So ... make sure you're tuning in with me tonight! My homies are TOTALLY holding me down! http://t.co/vXNbaKB8KI
@CallherJade: @itsarifitz big episode for both of us baby!!
@itsarifitz: @CallherJade true! <3
@JayGMTV: Make sure everyone puts #TeamJayG in all there tweets to me tonight. REAL WORLD EXPLOSION is on in just a few minutes. Lets gooo! #realworld
@MTVCoryWharton: I'm nobody perfect. it's crazy to think American is gonna get a front row seat into one of the Craziest experiences of my Life. #keepitπŸ’―
@itsarifitz: Also ... as always ... #autoari ... We ready?! #RT if you're tweeting with me tonight loves! http://t.co/VG6DNI6OKj
@jennycdelich: This Friday! @TheDLNYC hosted by @MikeEsterman sponsored by @NY_Parties see you there! http://t.co/I2yifXuyul
@ThomasBuellMTV: Hey...I think Real World Explosion is coming on soon @MTV  @RealWorldMTV...everyone should probably check it out!  #realworld
@MTVShowBlog: Who's ready for an ALL new explosion?! Brand new #RealWorldExPlosion starts in 7 minutes!
@itsarifitz: Are we ready?! #realworld #RealWorldExPlosion
@RealWorldMTV: In the meanwhile, check out this @EW #RealWorld exclusive: http://t.co/nTjK52FMdI
@JayGMTV: For the entire length of the episode tonight anyone who purchases a watch from http://t.co/SuD7g0e9W8 will get a FREE random color band!!

As The Cast Saw It: "The Test"
@MTV: #RealWorld Ex-Plosion starts right NOW! RT if you're watching with me!
@RealWorldMTV: FINALLY. #RealWorldExplosion starts RIGHT NOW on @MTV.
@BunimMurray: Romance, friendship, roommates, break ups. RT if you're watching @RealWorldMTV NOW!
@MTVCoryWharton: She said she was pregnant "HMMM"!! πŸ™… 😨
@JayGMTV: Interesting start to the #realworldexplosion #realworld #teamjayg
@MTVShowBlog: Whispers #RealWorldExPlosion
@JennaCompono: My baby @CallherJade πŸ’‹
@CallherJade: @JennaCompono 😘😘
@JayGMTV: OMG doug is back!!!!! #RealWorld #teamjayg
@RealWorldMTV: Is that... Doug?! #RealWorldExPlosion
@JamieChinaMTV: Oh shit @MTVCoryWharton @CallherJade πŸ‘Ά #RealWorldExpolsion
@MTVShowBlog: The return of "random guy", @jennycdelich! #RealWorldExPlosion
@MTVCoryWharton: All I can say is my Head was Spinning the Whole time  #youngbutready
@JennaCompono: I feel like I'm always eating on camera πŸ™ˆ #realworldexplosion
@JayGMTV: More air time?
@RealWorldMTV: Aw man...
@JennaCompono: It coulda happened to anyone! Don't judge my love! @CallherJade
@missashc: O hello Doug. Sorry the answer is still no.
@MTVShowBlog: Is Cory being too judgmental? What do you think? #RealWorldExPlosion
@MTVShowBlog: Is Cory being too judgmental? What do you think? #RealWorldExPlosion
@RealWorldMTV: So should Lauren leave or stay? #realworldexplosion
@missashc: @CallherJade we're here you girl always❤️ #family
@CallherJade: “@missashc: @CallherJade we're here you girl always❤️ #family” muahh !!!! Xoxo!!!
@MTVShowBlog: Raquel! Producer! Breaking the fourth wall! #RealWorldExPlosion
@JayGMTV: Coy and Lo are both in a tough time. This shows #realworld is not scripted. This is our actual lives #teamjayg #RealWorldExpolsion
@MTVCoryWharton: Bottom line : WRAP IT UPπŸ‘πŸ‘
@JennaCompono: Awww looooo πŸ’• people can relate!
@JamieChinaMTV: Mad respect to @CallherJade for going through this on national television. Love you girl. ❤️
@CallherJade: @JamieChinaMTV Love you baby couldn't have done it without you<3
- @Morgan_MacAdam: @CallherJade @JamieChinaMTV Girrrrlll you will be an inspiration for others in the future from this experience! Nothing but respect!
@JayGMTV: DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA #realworld #teamjayg #RealWorldExPlosion
@itsarifitz: this is about brian or nah? #realworld #realworldexplosion
@JayGMTV: Dont forget. If you purchase a watch from http://t.co/SuD7g0e9W8 during the episode you get a FREE random color band! #TeamJayG #RealWorld
@JayGMTV: Im def getting put in twitter jail tonight. I can feel it! #teamjayg
@JennaCompono: For every1 wondering where me&jay are..We all had a "story" we didn't have drama in the beg. Ep 8 is when hell brakes loose it's coming dw!
@BrianTWillJr: Whats about to happen! DjJesseJ @bwillMTV @JanelMcG @roxystriar @afterbuzztv
@itsarifitz: So how are we feelin' ab the episode so far?! #realworld #realworldexplosion
@MTVShowBlog: Penis chastity #RealWorldExPlosion
@RealWorldMTV: Just let your penis go. RIP IT OFF! #realworldexplosion
@itsarifitz: so #planb works or nah? #realworld #RealWorldExPlosion
@itsarifitz: also ... cory this is prob not about you. #RealWorldExPlosion
@JayGMTV: Follow my instagram @jaygmtv  my instagram is jaygmtv. Follow! #realworld #RealWorldExPlosion #TeamJayG
@CallherJade: You guys are amazing.
@ryanmalaty: Watching #RealWorldExpolsion slowly turn into Teen Mom 3
@IamAdamKuhn: #RealWorldExPlosion Is getting real #pregnant
@MTVShowBlog: Male ego much? #doublestandard #RealWorldExPlosion
@TyrieBMTV: “@MTVShowBlog: Male ego much? #doublestandard #RealWorldExPlosion” haha way of the world
@BrianTWillJr: Tonight's episode #realworldexplosion I'm #onthefence
@DevynSimone: This Real World episode is painful to watch. 😳
@JennaCompono: See eating again!
@itsarifitz: "i've never felt hurt in my life" also known as  .... #bullshit ... or nah?
@JamieChinaMTV: @ThomasBuellMTV is just a little prankster isn't he?! Lol πŸ˜‘
@missashc: I love it when @itsarifitz feeds me tacos
@JennaCompono: Me and my lo go dance we don't need the boys! Haha
@RealWorldMTV: wowowowow.
@JayGMTV: Uhoh. Cory bout to be in troubleeeeee #realworld #realworldexplosion #teamjayg
@JennaCompono: Who didn't tell jenny?! πŸ˜‘πŸ™ˆ
@MTVShowBlog: .@jennycdelich's face...#RealWorldExPlosion
@JamieChinaMTV: CRUSTY LIPS πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ @MTVCoryWharton @itsarifitz @JayGMTV @ThomasBuellMTV @jennycdelich #RealWorldExpolsion
@JayGMTV: @JamieChinaMTV @MTVCoryWharton @itsarifitz @ThomasBuellMTV @jennycdelich the start of crusty lips!!! Hahhaa
@RealWorldMTV: I can't even. #RealWorldExPlosion
@JennaCompono: Ugh I always feel so bad watchin that part w my lo
@MTVCoryWharton: I kept it real didn't do everything right but like I say You Live and You Learn. Use the opportunity for the best. #youngbutready
@jennycdelich: Lol why am I so out of the loop all the time!? Hahaha
@TyrieBMTV: @MTVCoryWharton pull out and pray method didnt work eh? I don't think u believed enough
@itsarifitz: Dear @RealWorldMTV ... I'd love to livetweet w my fans ... but um ... this stream is on BROKE -_-
@itsarifitz: folks! Tell me what's happening on the show right now! #cantseeit #RealWorldExPlosion
@MTVShowBlog: itsyoursexlife.org #RealWorldExPlosion
@JennaCompono: Eating again wtf?!
@missashc: Yes I was also working a full time job the entire time of filming #RealWorld  #hardestshitever
@BrianTWillJr: I'm not the only one in the #hotseat #tonight
@JamieChinaMTV: Hard times in the #RealWorldExpolsion house right nowπŸ˜”
@MTVShowBlog: "We pray for you every day" #RealWorldExPlosion
@JennaCompono: Cory's gma is so cute omg
@RealWorldMTV: This is all so... So many feels. #realworldexplosion
@MTVCoryWharton: Worlds best Grandma hands down!!!!
@JayGMTV: Anniversary? #realworld #RealWorldExPlosion #TeamJayG
@ThomasBuellMTV: You can't hang up on your grandma @MTVCoryWharton!!!! #realworld
@CallherJade: “@ThomasBuellMTV: You can't hang up on your grandma @MTVCoryWharton!!!! #realworld” hahhahah πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
@RealWorldMTV: What is THAT? A for effort?
@jennycdelich: @briantwilljr #letmeshowerwithyou !!
@JamieChinaMTV: Y'all's British accents are so horribleπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ it's hilarious @jennycdelich @BrianTWillJr
@CallherJade: “@ThomasBuellMTV: You can't hang up on your grandma @MTVCoryWharton!!!! #realworld” hahhahah πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
@RealWorldMTV: Moral: when you need a meal, just reach in @jennycdelich's purse. #realworldexplosion
@JayGMTV: 5th anniversary? Did we forget about the first 4 episodes???  lmaooooo with uhhh cory maybe? No? #RealWorld #realworldexplosion #TeamJayG
@jennycdelich: @JayGMTV not a solid 5 year anniversary!! Lol
@JayGMTV: @jennycdelich hahaha. U know i luv u gurl.  That had me dying tho lol
@itsarifitz: so.... what's happening right now? #realworldexplosion
@jennycdelich: God I love med rare filet and Cabernet! #bobos was SOOO FRIGGIN GOOD
@JennaCompono: Typical @JayGMTV
@JayGMTV: @JennaCompono haha oops!  There wasnt much room on the bed! Im sorry haha
@JennaCompono: @JayGMTV u cow
@missashc: Lol @bwillMTV's accent
@JamieChinaMTV: Bahahaha don't be jealous of our dance moves πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
@JayGMTV: Yes me and @JennaCompono were on tv for two seconds and it was the funniest two seconds so far of the show. WINNER! #realworld #TeamJayG
@itsarifitz: my bad for not being able to live tweet w you guys tonight ... MTV is having technical issues. #RealWorldExPlosion
@RealWorldMTV: Knife dances. Baking brownies. Clearly all the magic between @jennycdelich & @bwillMTV happens in the kitchen. #realworldexplosion
@jennycdelich: OMG @itsarifitz made THE BEST TACOS!! That white potato though...
@itsarifitz: so make sure you send all your questions about the episode to #AutoAri! I REALLY want to talk to you guys about this episode.
@JamieChinaMTV: That thrift shop swag though😏 @itsarifitz
@jennycdelich: @JayGMTV not a solid 5 year anniversary!! Lol
@MTVCoryWharton: #YoungbutReady : http://t.co/ZevQJfTsHo  #fitnessmotivation #Lifestyle http://t.co/kZ0SPF1ubr
@MTVShowBlog: .@itsarifitz is gorgeous the way she is. #RealWorldExPlosion
@BrianTWillJr: #browniebatter is #heaven my head us another place though @RealWorldMTV sorry @jennycdelich I'm a #barman #sometimes
@JamieChinaMTV: "Bro you know what this calls for?? A dose of Ma-tur-it-y" wise words from the love @ThomasBuellMTV
@MTVCoryWharton: Growing up right in front of America πŸ“Ί Never thought it would happen like this , but I can say I've learned a lot!πŸ‘ #youngbutready
@JennaCompono: LO don't leave!!!!
@RealWorldMTV: Goodbyes are never fun.
@MTVShowBlog: Wishing Lauren all the best #RealWorldExPlosion
@JayGMTV: We miss you lauren!!!!
@JayGMTV: @MTVCoryWharton i got your back bro
@missashc: I hate when @itsarifitz and I fight :(
@itsarifitz: "do your thing" .... aka im really fucking mad #realworldexplosion
@JamieChinaMTV: Oh shit first fight?? @itsarifitz @missashc stop ladies!! No fighting allowed with you 2!!
@MTVShowBlog: Relationships=one changing the other's wardrobe #factoflife #RealWorldExPlosion
@itsarifitz: #welp
@itsarifitz: also ... clothing does not indicate gender #RealWorldExPlosion #RealWorld
- @Morgan_MacAdam: @itsarifitz what you wear does NOT define your gender or sexual orientation! You are strong girl! Work that beanie! #RealWorldExPlosion
@RealWorldMTV: Drag me to my burrito #soiknowitsreal
@JamieChinaMTV: Bahahah @BrianTWillJr's lazy ass getting dragged by @jennycdelich for that taste of burrito. πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
@JayGMTV: So you like my accent? #TeamJayG #RealWorld #realworldexplosion
@BrianTWillJr: @itsarifitz we love #you @missashc
@itsarifitz: also. in 2014. STOP SAYNG TRANNY. like for real. #realworldexplosion #thatsnotsupportive #languagematters
@jennycdelich: #RealWorldExPlosion we all love @itsarifitz either way!
@MTVShowBlog: "I'm a fitness model" #RealWorldExPlosion
@JayGMTV: Perfect for eachother #RealWorld
@itsarifitz: @briantwilljr and @KingstonFarady are ab to have a real #love fest. stay tuned for the homies.
@JamieChinaMTV: I play football with the guys while @BrianTWillJr poses on the beach.... Hmmmm lol
@JennaCompono: Eating again omgg
@brittany_baldi: shout out to my EAST COAST BOY reppin" #RealWorldExPlosion @JayGMTV @RWExplosion @mtv
@itsarifitz: shoutout to @krysfree @kainbigan @KingstonFarady @sociallife510
@missashc: I'm really disappointed I wasn't able to be at the dinner
@MTVact: #RealWorld Ex-Plosion's @itsarifitz opens up about the transgender rumors: http://t.co/zP3zmnwWQE
@JamieChinaMTV: Okay @krysfree I see youπŸ˜‰
@BrianTWillJr: I'm a #badboy but a #goodman @jennycdelich make your castles #girl #beach
@MTVShowBlog: This is a pretty major moment for TV. #RealWorldExPlosion
@BrianTWillJr: @itsarifitz #spread the #news #openmind
@JayGMTV: No matter who you are. JUST BE YOU. #TeamJayG #RealWorld #RealWorldExPlosion
@JennaCompono: Boys night out wonderful
@missashc: .@itsarifitz ❤️
@RealWorldMTV: Bro Night Out always sounds like a bad idea. Just saying. #realworldexplosion
@JamieChinaMTV: Thank you to all of @itsarifitz & @krysfree's friends for coming out & opening up to all of us & America. Especially Kingston ❤️❤️
@JennaCompono: "Don't do anythin I wouldn't do" smh yeha which is.. @JayGMTV
@BrianTWillJr: #prorights
@itsarifitz: these folks though ... @KingstonFarady @krysfree @kainbigan @sociallife510 http://t.co/4GlT6pFqQd
@MTVShowBlog: Boys vs Girls #RealWorldExPlosion
@JayGMTV: #guysnightout   @RealWorldMTV @BunimMurray #teamjayg
@itsarifitz: is "stunning" my fave word or nah? -_- #realworld #RealWorldExPlosion
@JamieChinaMTV: Guys night...... Hmmmmm I have a feeling we aren't gonna be to happy after this... @JennaCompono @JennyDelichMTV πŸ˜‘πŸ˜‘πŸ˜‘πŸ˜‘
@JennaCompono: @JamieChinaMTV @JennyDelichMTV yeahhhhhhhhh about that
@MTVCoryWharton: Keepin it to Real on T.v sometimes! πŸ’―#YoungbutReady #Michigan #RealWorldExPlosion #mtv #LA
@BrianTWillJr: @ThomasBuellMTV #brocode I'm feeling #insecure about the #ladysclub @JennyDelichMTV
@ThomasBuellMTV: @BrianTWillJr @JennyDelichMTV haha you know that the hash tags don't need to be in the actually sentence...
- @busdriversroute: @ThomasBuellMTV @BrianTWillJr @JennyDelichMTV I think Thomas is #hysterical with this #tweet. It's a #petpeeve of mine
@itsarifitz: so yea ... while we're on commercial break ... imma just tell the #eastbay folks where to order takeout ... http://t.co/RdGBmGa0oC
@IamAdamKuhn: #realworldexplosion is lucky I would die to have been able to have a guys night out in the #AreYouTheOne house.
@itsarifitz: and um ... im also gonna remind you folks that im answering all your questions if you tweet me with #AutoAri
@JamieChinaMTV: Bahaha why is everyone on my ass about why I let @ThomasBuellMTV out of the house wearing a red?! Hey I think he looked sexyπŸ˜‰
@itsarifitz: so much talk about my body tonight, so new photos on IG --> http://t.co/PqsKkUznw4 (its taken a while to love my body, unapologetically me)
@JennaCompono: And here we go
@MTVShowBlog: Miley has nothing on @jennycdelich's twerk #RealWorldExPlosion


@MTV: Don't go anywhere just yet! The #RealWorld Ex-Plosion after show starts right now!
@JennaCompono: Not surprising .. If ur gonna flirt let it be a upgrade am I right ladies?!!?
@JamieChinaMTV: Ughhhhh can't watch this shit....
@RealWorldMTV: Here goes @JayGMTV getting the phone numbers he never uses... #realworldexplosion
@ryanmalaty: It's not really a guys night without girls #RealWorldExPlosion
@JayGMTV: I said HELP ME!!!!
@JennaCompono: Ur a big boy @JayGMTV u can get up and walk away
@itsarifitz: For the folks who want to know more about my #trans rumor reaction http://t.co/Yw2Mg9XU1G #realworld #RealWorldExPlosion
@missashc: Boys night out apparently means single for the night.
@MTVShowBlog: "You got me in trouble..." #RealWorldExPlosion
@RealWorldMTV: "How do you spell 'apologize'?" NEED NEXT WEEK NOW. #realworldexplosion
@JayGMTV: Hmm i wonder who could be the special guest!? #TeamJayG #RealWorld #RealWorldExPlosion
@missashc: Kk loves keep watching.. The aftershow is on and it's gonna be good. I promise.
@BrianTWillJr: #guysnight with @JayGMTV @ThomasBuellMTV @MTVCoryWharton
@RealWorldMTV: And now it's time for the #RealWorldExplosion After Show on @MTV!
@itsarifitz: #guycode
@JennaCompono: Smh No brazillion butt for me .. Just got my lil Italian butt oh well...
@JennaCompono: Disrespectful @JayGMTV
@RealWorldMTV: And this is why Guys Night Out shouldn't be a thing... #realworldexplosion
@JamieChinaMTV: "I have a great boyfriend y'all, just if y'all haven't noticed already....." 😑 I was sooo pissed when I saw that.
@JayGMTV: I know the club gurls were ugly, I know jennas gorgeous, I was drunk and messing around
@itsarifitz: lesson of the night: #pickyourbattles
@missashc: Yes I am going to be on the aftershow tonight. Only a few more mins. #realworld
@JayGMTV: And i apologized!   I know it was wrong
@itsarifitz: still wondering why we are consistently placing blame on @CallherJade ... #butok #sexmakesbabiessometimesthough
@CallherJade: @itsarifitz Lol love you boo.
@jennycdelich: Someone's in trouble!!! #realworldexplosion
@JamieChinaMTV: @CallherJade love you booπŸ˜‰ you know I got your back! ❤️
@CallherJade: “@JamieChinaMTV: @CallherJade love you booπŸ˜‰ you know I got your back! ❤️” I know you do 😘😘😘
@itsarifitz: tell em @jennycdelich #realworld #RealWorldExPlosion
@haileychivers: @CallherJade love you girl 😘
@CallherJade: “@haileychivers: @CallherJade love you girl 😘” luh you too!!
@itsarifitz: "ok" ... also means "fuck what ur saying, but let's move on"
@JamieChinaMTV: Who could the surprise guest be?!😱
@ToriFiorenza: Watching this real world after show makes me nauseous...heading to bed. #lifeisprecious
@haileychivers: Good game today sisters @UTAZetaTauAlpha & congrats @UTArlingtonAXO it was cold as hell, but we all made it out alive ⚽️⚽️⚽️
@itsarifitz: #herewego
@JamieChinaMTV: But for real though after all the bullπŸ’©, I still love @ThomasBuellMTV. This experience has just made us stronger as a couple❤️
@itsarifitz: ... it's taken a LONG time for me to love my body, the person i am. i won't, i can't change that for anyone. http://t.co/oCDbBTD8up
@JennaCompono: Just because a girl is hot or a guy is hot doesn't mean they are always right people!
@itsarifitz: fuck that question ... for real. #realworld #RealWorldExPlosion
@itsarifitz: why are we talking about this right now?
@itsarifitz: here's a tip: dont ask me ab my sex life on national television
@itsarifitz: #stayoutmydraws
@itsarifitz: wait ... um ...
@JayGMTV: @itsarifitz ariii is my dance partner
@itsarifitz: promise you'll still love me after this.
@itsarifitz: what the fuck was that music though?
@RealWorldMTV: I wonder who the special guest could be...
@RealWorldMTV: DOUG'S BACK... AGAIN?!?! #dougsback #realworldexplosion
@JayGMTV: And once again. Its DOUG!!!
@DJTYMEakaDOUG: Who is the secret guest??????! #realworldexplosion after show
@RealWorldMTV: And now we wait another week. 😩 #realworldexplosion
@JennaCompono: Can we please count how many times I had food in my mouth on this episode
@JennaCompono: Like I always say boys will be boys!
@CallherJade: Give a fug about a hater.
@JennaCompono: All guys want to be trusted .. Us girls give you a chance and u fail!
@itsarifitz: can somebody send me a screenshot of me w/the black lipstick on the aftershow? #RealWorldExPlosion
@haileychivers: @itsarifitz you rocked that lipstick gurrrl πŸ‘πŸ’‹πŸ’„
@itsarifitz: por favor.
@itsarifitz: also ... folks always have a ton of questions about my style -- really, @khoLi got the answers #nosway
@missashc: Ok I'm back :D
@jennycdelich: Episode 7 premiere on the west coast in 10 min! #realworldexplosion
@MTVCoryWharton: West Coast Tune InπŸ“Ί!!!
@itsarifitz: ... about that door, bruh. #doug
@itsarifitz: "maybe he should discontinue doing that type of stuff"... #lovebwillspeak
@itsarifitz: honestly the call to the grandma kinda got me.
@itsarifitz: why have we NOT addressed @jennycdelich pull out a fully dressed hot dog... from her purse?
@itsarifitz: "it's the threesome" - @haileychivers #tomsstillsweatin
@itsarifitz: okay fr fr... i have a flight in a few hours. #westcoast tell me yr gut reaction to this ep. i'm reading everything in the am! #gnite
@MTVCoryWharton: You can't turn back time ⌚️πŸ“†!
@MTVCoryWharton: Did y'all see that handshake though πŸ‘‹πŸ‘πŸ‘#RealWorldExPlosion #YoungbutReady
@BrianTWillJr: I don't #petpeeve @ThomasBuellMTV @JennyDelichMTV
@JayGMTV: I think tonights episode showed alot of real life stuff that people can relate to. And it was funny as hell when i pushed jenna off the bed
@JayGMTV: @BrianTWillJr had to be flexin on the beach haha. I remember that day lol. Shoulda played some football with us #RealWorld
@JayGMTV: The friggen REAL WORLD EXPLOSION is the shit this season! Boom! #realworld #RealWorldExpolsion #teamjayg


> As The Fans Saw It
@Jengribbs: Can't wait for real world ex-plosion to watch my favorite power couple @JamieChinaMTV @ThomasBuellMTV 😏
@Justin_Rhines: Yes, The #RealWorldExPlosion is on tonight. So pumped! @JamieChinaMTV @JennaCompono @JayGMTV @jennycdelich @missashc @RealWorldMTV :D
@roxystriar: Everyone excited for #RealWorldExPlosion tonight!? Tune in to http://t.co/oNUPRx1KjN at 8pm PST 2 watch our aftershow w/special guest Brian!
@Money_Showers: #RealWorldExplosion comes on tonight! Ready to see me homies on TV @JayGMTV @ThomasBuellMTV @MTVCoryWharton 😁
@CSUAKirk: did Doug from the first episode really favorite a tweet of mine haha #realworldexplosion
@busdriversroute: I can't wait for when both @JeffProbst and @tjlavin will be on my television on Wednesdays. They are the best in the business.
@kmacisco: Real world Wednesday #TeamJayG
@Justin_Rhines: #RealWorldExPlosion STARTS IN 5 MINS!!! AH!!!
@Justin_Rhines: Almost time to watch a BRAND NEW episode of the #RealWorldExPlosion
@Justin_Rhines: #RealWorldExPlosion STARTS NOW!!!
@Morgan_MacAdam: Excited to FINALLY be off work so I can watch #RealWorldExPlosion Live!!! @JayGMTV @MTVCoryWharton @jennycdelich @CallherJade @itsarifitz
@busdriversroute: DOUG!!!!!! Wait, like the cartoon?
- @DJTYMEakaDOUG: @busdriversroute yup! that's me!
@Justin_Rhines: Doug is BACKKKK #RealWorldExPlosion
@Morgan_MacAdam: Tuning in LIVE to #RealWorldExPlosion Right Now! @ThomasBuellMTV @JamieChinaMTV @missashc @JennaCompono @haileychivers @BrianTWillJr
@Morgan_MacAdam: WHAT?!!?!?!? Doug's back in the Real World House!!! Haha. Poor @jennycdelich
@Morgan_MacAdam: I really hope Doug tries to cheer someone up this episode...He is REALLY good at it! haha #RealWorldExPlosion
@Morgan_MacAdam: @DJTYMEakaDOUG DOUG! You are awesome! Glad to see you back on the show again! Always entertaining!! #RealWorldExPlosion
@GoldenGreggy: Lauren think she slick, girl nobody knows they pregnant two days after sex #therealworldexplosion
@Justin_Rhines: Woah, wait, so @MTVCoryWharton didn't get Lauren pregnant? #RealWorldExPlosion
@busdriversroute: I'm sorry but why was Jamie smiling when she told Arielle that Lauren's pregnant? Anyone else notice?
@Justin_Rhines: Bye, Doug. Nice having you back, lol @jennycdelich #RealWorldExPlosion
@JanelMcG: Feel so bad for @CallherJade.. You deserve better than that crap. #RealWorldExPlosion
@Justin_Rhines: You should stay, @CallherJade #RealWorldExPlosion
@Justin_Rhines: Haha @jennycdelich #RealWorldExPlosion
@Justin_Rhines: Wow, that's tough @CallherJade @MTVCoryWharton #RealWorldExPlosion
@Morgan_MacAdam: @CallherJade @JamieChinaMTV Girrrrlll you will be an inspiration for others in the future from this experience! Nothing but respect!
@GoldenGreggy: It's not Cory's baby though and it's not even cheating that's the issue, it's the other dude's baby in you #therealworld
@Justin_Rhines: "@JimmyEsqueda: Everybody makes mistakes #RealWorldExPlosion" Agree! #RealWorldExPlosion
@Morgan_MacAdam: Dannnggg guess Plan B definitely doesn't work all the time! #RealWorldExPlosion
@Justin_Rhines: Club/Party time!!! #RealWorldExPlosion
@GoldenGreggy: Pregnancy scare then club? Smh #therealworld
@busdriversroute: Wow dude @MTVCoryWharton .... not cool bro.
@Morgan_MacAdam: Well now it makes sense why we see so little of @missashc #RealWorldExPlosion
@JanelMcG: So that is how you treat the love of your life? #RealWorldExPlosion @MTVCoryWharton
@JanelMcG: Aw #MamaJenny comes to the rescue... #RealWorldExPlosion @jennycdelich
@JanelMcG: Way to make excuses for him @itsarifitz Did you call him out for being scum?
@JanelMcG: Anyone who hangs up on their grandma is no good... #RealWorldExPlosion
@KevinGonzalez_: Hanging up on grandma smh. #RealWorldExPlosion
@busdriversroute: I honestly can't remember someone being depicted worse in an episode than @MTVCoryWharton is right now. This is brutal.
@Justin_Rhines: 4th or 5th anniversary, haha @jennycdelich @BrianTWillJr #RealWorldExPlosion
@Morgan_MacAdam: Cory is being completely ridiculous! Until you have a bun in the oven, you'll never know how Lauren feels! #RealWorldExPlosion
@JanelMcG: Ok so @BrianTWillJr and @jennycdelich are officially the most adorable couple on the show... #RealWorldExPlosion
@Justin_Rhines: I love brownies @jennycdelich :) #RealWorldExPlosion
@Justin_Rhines: NEWS FLASH: @jennycdelich & @BrianTWillJr are back on it again #RealWorldExPlosion
@Justin_Rhines: Poor @itsarifitz . I hate haters #RealWorldExPlosion
@Justin_Rhines: Proud of @MTVCoryWharton for caring for Lauren like that #RealWorldExPlosion
@_danielleex0x3: @JayGMTV@JennaCompono team jay and jenna  team @ThomasBuellMTV and @JamieChinaMTV ❤️
@Justin_Rhines: Goodbye, Lauren. Mad respect for you #RealWorldExPlosion
@Justin_Rhines: Haha, girly girls @missashc ? #RealWorldExPlosion
@Justin_Rhines: So @BrianTWillJr was lazy that @jennycdelich had to drag him for a burrito. Was the burrito good? #RealWorldExPlosion
@Justin_Rhines: I hate when @missashc & @itsarifitz fight. Beautiful girls like you, don't fight #RealWorldExPlosion
@busdriversroute: I want @BrianTWillJr to do something nuts so his name could trend so I can pretend its mine. Maybe throw @jennycdelich's bed out the window?
@Morgan_MacAdam: @busdriversroute @BrianTWillJr @jennycdelich what is this Bad Girls Club?! Haha. #RealWorldExPlosion
@Justin_Rhines: I like your posing @BrianTWillJr #RealWorldExPlosion
@GoldenGreggy: lol Brian and jenny something else, kinda cute doe #therealworld
@luvelizabethany: I feel pretty awful about wondering if @itsarifitz was trans for even a second... she's the best person on #RealWorld &this ep is hard.
@Justin_Rhines: Just ignore the negatively @itsarifitz #RealWorldExPlosion
@Justin_Rhines: I support you, @itsarifitz :) #RealWorldExPlosion
@Morgan_MacAdam: @itsarifitz what you wear does NOT define your gender or sexual orientation! You are strong girl! Work that beanie! #RealWorldExPlosion
@GoldenGreggy: Brain has a more attractive Morgan freeman like voice, he should read novels #therealworld
@Justin_Rhines: Ladies night & Guys night. I love it #RealWorldExPlosion
@busdriversroute: I love when MTV gets serious with a "if you have a problem with..." The best was after Nia went death-by-blow-dryer with the violence one.
@_danielleex0x3: "don't do anything I wouldn't do" - @JayGMTV  // "which is...not a lot" - @JennaCompono HAHAHA #RealWorld #realworldexplosion #favs ❤️
@tylerwilfong27: Love @missashc and @JennaCompono #RealWorldExPlosion
@GoldenGreggy: I forget how many people are in the house #therealworld
@PinedaStephanie: I see more of @JayGMTV on twitter than I do on the show! What is up with that? Next episode better be full of his scenes!
@Justin_Rhines: Yes, twerking #RealWorldExPlosion
@Morgan_MacAdam: Smh @JayGMTV you and getting numbers at the club!! Haha #RealWorldExPlosion
@GoldenGreggy: Getting some twerkin done! @jennycdelich @JayGMTV
@Justin_Rhines: #RealWorldExPlosionAfterShow time!!! #RealWorldExPlosion :)
@Justin_Rhines: Who will be the surprise guest? #RealWorldExPlosionAfterShow #RealWorldExPlosion
@Justin_Rhines: Wow, @JayGMTV loves Brazilian booty, lol #TeamJayG #RealWorldExPlosion
@busdriversroute: You really have to feel for someone like @JennaCompono in this situation. She is so obviously out of her element dealing with this on TV.
@tylerwilfong27: Guys night out= you getting caught
@busdriversroute: That awkward moment when @JayGMTV gets more airtime on an aftershow than the past three episodes combined.
@Justin_Rhines: Let's all pray for @CallherJade #RealWorldExPlosion
@Justin_Rhines: Haha, wrap it up @CallherJade #RealWorldExPlosion
@Justin_Rhines: Love seeing @nessnitty on the #RealWorldExPlosion After Show :)
@busdriversroute: No interview from me this week. A pregnancy is not exactly what I want to discuss. Let's have this guys night/girls night play out next week
@Justin_Rhines: Great dancing, @itsarifitz Lol #RealWorldExPlosion After Show
@Justin_Rhines: #RealWorldExPlosionAfterShow with @nessnitty
@Justin_Rhines: And I was right, Doug was the special guest #RealWorldExPlosion #RealWorldExPlosionAfterShow
@Justin_Rhines: Bye, Doug #RealWorldExPlosion #RealWorldExPlosionAfterShow
@Justin_Rhines: It got real again on the #RealWorldExPlosion
@Morgan_MacAdam: Awesome episode of #RealWorldExpolsion Tonight
@CSUAKirk: the fact that @tjlavin  replies to your tweets @busdriversroute  and you had him on your podcast makes you ten times cooler
@nld9620: Can it be ten I want my #RealWorldExPlosion fix right now?! I mean please!
@djstweetarazzi: Okay that sandcastle @jennycdelich was just flipping awesome! :) #RWExplosion
@PinedaStephanie: Do you think you and @TeamCoryMTV could've gone further than just FWB if the exes wouldn't have gone to the house?#askjennyd
@JanelMcG: Probably the most adorable scene from tonights #RealWorldExPlosion episode.. @jennycdelich @BrianTWillJr http://t.co/FdYsv336h2
@CSUAKirk: Doug's back lmao #RealWorldExPlosion
@CSUAKirk: wait its not @MTVCoryWharton 's  nooooo    #RealWorldExPlosion
@CSUAKirk: Doug hasn't left yet dude no offense but you go no chance with Jenny bro #RealWorldExPlosion
@CSUAKirk: last time producers came in was Hollywood I think #RealWorldExPlosion
@CSUAKirk: The producer put it best its the real world   its real #RealWorldExPlosion
@JanelMcG: I must have missed that clip of Brian getting dragged by Jenny... sounds funny. #RealWorldExPlosion
@CSUAKirk: gotta say its nice to finally see @missashc  get some airtime i wanna remember she's on the show #RealWorldExPlosion
@CSUAKirk: trouble in paradise  not looking good #RealWorldExPlosion
@nld9620: That was hilarious how @jennycdelich almost dropped the mix of brownies. #RealWorldExPlosion
@CSUAKirk: I'm sad @CallherJade  left the house   I was just starting to like her on the show #RealWorldExPlosion
@AceNichols33: Can I get a tweet from @jennycdelich @MTVCoryWharton @JayGMTV @JamieChinaMTV @ThomasBuellMTV @itsarifitz about tonight ep 2 put in the recap
@nld9620: I have to admit I am sad @CallherJade left the house. I was actually starting to like her.
@CSUAKirk: I  actually  am starting to become a fan of @BrianTWillJr  the way he handled the trans coversation   was very mature #RealWorldExPlosion
@CSUAKirk: right when I say i like him he  messes it up  smh bro #RealWorldExPlosion
@CSUAKirk: @CallherJade  you've won my respect after this episode your really brave to have gone through this on  television #RealWorldExPlosion

And As I Saw It
@dc408dxtr: Starting where we left off, @CallherJade has told @MTVCoryWharton that she's pregnant. Yep, it's getting real folks. #RealWorldExPlosion
@dc408dxtr: Oh well, here's something... There's that Doug fella once again, coming to see @jennycdelich. @DJTYMEakaDOUG #RealWorldExPlosion #dougsback
@dc408dxtr: .@CallherJade is shedding tears after this pregnancy news. Absolute life changer. Be strong Lo, be strong. #RealWorldExPlosion
@dc408dxtr: And this Jenny/Doug thing took place while Brian was doing his interview. But he handles it maturely. And Lo has called producers about this
@dc408dxtr: And @CallherJade does not know what to do & how to deal with this, part of her wants to leave, part of her wants to stay in the city.
@dc408dxtr: After calling her parents back home, @CallherJade decides its best to leave the house & deal with this personally rather than publicly.
@dc408dxtr: At the club, Jenny didn't expect Cory to hang out with a random girl, and Lo is totally not feeling it. #RealWorldExPlosion #youngbutready
@dc408dxtr: When Cory comes home, Lauren is crying in front of Jenny, & Lo & Cory get into words. This is tough watching this drama. #RealWorldExPlosion
@dc408dxtr: Then as @jennycdelich @BrianTWillJr talk at the table, it's their 5th anniversary & he has the British accent working. #realworldexplosion
@dc408dxtr: Then @JamieChinaMTV is making some dance moves w/ Tom & Hailey, while @jennycdelich @BrianTWillJr are making brownies. #realworldexplosion
@dc408dxtr: Knowing its been a rough last few days, @MTVCoryWharton decides to take @CallherJade out to dinner to make up for everything. #youngbutready
@dc408dxtr: And then, @MTVCoryWharton @CallherJade head to the airport as Lauren flies back home. Wish you all the best Lo. #realworldexplosion
@dc408dxtr: Meanwhile at the club, @itsarifitz @missashc are dancing, then as they are walking home, they are getting into words. #RealWorldExPlosion
@dc408dxtr: Our group has made their way to the beach, & @BrianTWillJr is posing, while @jennycdelich is making sandcastles. #RealWorldExPlosion
@dc408dxtr: Then @itsarifitz brings along her friends, and it includes transgendered people. This is a new experience for the guys. #RealWorldExPlosion
@dc408dxtr: And @itsarifitz & her friends have a conversation around the table. Just as long as you can be yourself, you'll always be comfortable.
@dc408dxtr: And then Thomas, Cory, Jay & Brian go on a guys' night out. The ladies are feeling a bit skeptical about this, I'm sure. #RealWorldExPlosion
@dc408dxtr: Then Brian makes out w/ a girl & the guys are having more fun than they should. They'll be in for some trouble here. #realworldexplosion
@dc408dxtr: Watching #RealWorldExPlosion after show, taking some notes here to eventually ask questions for #DCBlog. Then compiling tweets for DCSP.
@dc408dxtr: Watching @itsarifitz showing off her dance moves both in the house & w/ Nessa. You go girl! #realworldexplosion #aftershow
@dc408dxtr: And then comes the special guest... It's @DJTYMEakaDOUG! #DougsBack #RealWorldExPlosion #aftershow
@dc408dxtr: Well that was another great episode. Things are getting better & better, saw some real life stuff & everything we come to expect. #RealWorld



Putting this episode into perspective, as we saw back in Episode 3 with Jay dealing with his mom's passing, while this is a totally new take on The Real World as we have known it until this season, it certainly hasn't lost the thing that makes it unique in the reality TV world over the last two decades: being able to provide a televised mirror on the issues & situations young adults go through. In this episode, we saw two instances of this take place, in Lauren dealing with her pregnancy and Arielle & her friends.

With what we saw with Lauren, her getting pregnant and eventually leaving, this is not the first time we have seen the topic of pregnancy being documented on The Real World, well before we even heard of 16 & Pregnant. Well before she became a Basketball Wife, Tami dealt with this very issue back on Real World Los Angeles 21 years ago. During that season, Tami, who had worked in an HIV clinic aside from being a member of an aspiring girl group, took a pregnancy test and it turned out positive.
After finding out, Tami decided to take a leave of absence from the house to go back home, also in the L.A. area. But with it taking place 20 years after the groundbreaking Roe vs. Wade ruling by the Supreme Court, Tami decided to take the bold step of getting an abortion with her mom watching.
   And while they didn't involve a baby in the end, both Las Vegas seasons had pregnancy scares. On the first one, it was Trishelle & Steven having unprotected sex and her getting nauseous & having not taken a pregnancy test. When the rest of the girls pleaded for her to take one and her putting it off, it was only when Steven bought her the kit that she took one, and eventually it turned out negative, even with him being ready. And on Back to Las Vegas, Naomi feared that her health might've turned for the worse after she engaged in unprotected sex with Leroy and thought he may have given her an STD, before getting her period. But after a trip to the women's clinic, the test also came away negative. Good thing MTV always makes sure to include a PSA in any episode where it deems something of a social issue or health issue that can come about on this show.

Now for Arielle, this was the episode that reminded us that she was on this cast, and also introduced us to her backstory as a proud lesbian and having friends who are gay and transgendered. As one of the first TV shows to feature homosexual themes, The Real World has had a proud tradition of casting those from the LGBT community, which of course has a strong base in San Francisco as referenced to the Pride flag flying over the Castro District. Even the show's co-creator, Jonathan Murray, is part of that community as well.
   The conversations we saw with her and her friends wasn't the first time we've heard the term "transgendered" on The Real World, as five years ago we met Katelynn, who was born as a male but eventually had surgery & became a female. She may not be the best Challenger, but Kat's backstory is one of RW's most unique. As for Arielle, she joins a long list of those from the LGBT community who've been on The Real World too many of which to mention here. But of course, the show's most-memorable cast member is Pedro Zamora, whose story of being diagnosed with AIDS, much of the last year of his life being documented on camera and him passing away hours after the season finale remains the definitive storyline in Real World history.

As I wrote back in my Episode 3 wrap, The Real World has always been at its best whenever it puts a mirror on social issues affecting the generations of viewers who have watched this show, documenting young people going through life-changing moments, or showcasing the real-life struggles & aspects of the strangers that viewers can relate themselves to. Along with True Life, Teen Mom and others, The Real World stands near to the heart of MTV's social activism commitment in seeing these issues & situations play out on camera. And even as we are witnessing all the hookups, the partying, the fighting and more that we come to expect this season as we have in recent times, the show hasn't let go of that one thing that makes it stand out from the other reality shows it spawned since it premiered 22 years ago. It's one of those reality shows that people can actually relate to, in addition to having fun as well, and now being interactive thanks to social media.


As we wrap things here for now, just a reminder that my dedicated episode wrap that will cover episodes 5, 6 and 7 will be posted here soon, along with my mid-season wrap up of Are You The One?. My RW Wrap post will include my thoughts on the twist of the exes moving in, Lauren getting pregnant and what we saw with Arielle, plus some other things too. And me being sidetracked by other things as well as often times having writers block will cause me to try to have these SocialPulse diaries out sooner rather than later, though this post which adds a historical angle to this episode saw this being delayed to this weekend. So, accept my apologies for not have it out sooner.
   Plus, we will have our second installment of Fan's View as we cover this week's After Show. I've lined up a few people who were in that audience watching all that unfold, expect to hear from them before Wednesday's episode. As always, check out our exclusive SocialPulse diaries of past episodes and other posts on these shows. And with buzz for Challenge 25 beginning at any moment in the next few weeks, we will be on top of it all the moment the trailer is released.
   Also check out my DC Games 2014 blog posts as we cover everything Olympics, and we will continue posting blogs on the Olympic world to until the conclusion of the Paralympic Winter Games in late March. Outside of those worlds, watch also for a blog post offering my view on Mardi Gras and the celebrations in New OrleansFor now, hope you enjoyed both this post and episode 6 of Real World Ex-Plosion. And until we blog again, have fun and thanks for reading.

- DC


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