Fear Factor
One of the subjects Hubby and I do not see eye to eye on is he and the kids love to get together, pop some corn and sit around and watch the detestable show Fear Factor. Last night’s show piqued my interest. The competitors were four couples, two married and two who behaved in a pseudo-married fashion.Here is an excerpt from their site that describes what happened
Fear Factor Episode 316
Original airdate: February 10, 2003
This was a special “couples” episode.
In this special couples episode (just in time for Valentine’s Day!), teamwork was key. Four couples would be competing for the grand prize and would compete as teams in each stunt. Their first stunt involved a watery contraption that looked like something out of David Blaine’s act. One team member would be locked in the upright, Plexiglas box and submerged underwater. His or her partner would have to dive in, unlock the locks and free them. Whichever three teams were able to resurface and snag the Fear Factor flag fastest would advance. The husband and wife team of Ed and Denise were up first. After a good luck kiss, Denise got into the box and was lowered into the water. Once she was fully submerged, Ed dove in and tried to work the locks. While Denise held her breath, Ed unlocked the locks, but hit a glitch when he tried to open the door. He had forgotten to unlatch the latches! Finally, he gave Denise a giant push towards the surface and followed her up. After a brief fumble getting the flag, their final time was 35 seconds. Kyle and Losmir were confident they could cut that time in half! Kyle said he was “super focused,” and Losmir hoped he was right as she slowly descended into the chilly water. Kyle fumbled with the bottom lock and then abandoned Losmir as he swam up for air! She frantically gave the signal to quit and rescue divers rushed in to her rescue. Kyle’s excuse was that he just started freaking out. Losmir joked that they were breaking up tomorrow. Now, all the remaining couples had to do was complete the stunt to advance. Justin and Vena were next. Once Vena was submerged, Justin dove in. He was quick with the first two locks, but could Vena’s lung capacity hold out? Finally, she was free, but the latches were stuck! After seconds of trying to push out – she gave the signal to quit. She emerged with a bloody finger and an annoyed boyfriend. And then there were two…Hopefully, newlyweds (and former lifeguards) Jason and Misty could complete the stunt! Misty took a deep breath just before Jason dove in. He got the first lock and latch quickly, but Misty looked desperate for air. The next two locks went fast and Misty had the flag in hand in thirty seconds! Both married couples advanced to day two!
Ladies, there is a lesson in there for you. Do not a trust a man with your life who will not give you his.