SHOW SUMMARIES
The ClubHouse: Boot Camp: SHOW SUMMARIES
Lisa | Thursday, March 29, 2001 - 03:02 pm  The premiere of Boot Camp began, introducing the 16 players and explaining they are there for 30 days with 4 real Drill Instructors. Each week the group selects a leader who can earn amnesty if the group wins their challenge. In each episode, 2 are eliminated - the first by their group, then that person gets to pick someone to go too. $500,000 is up for grabs by the last person standing Day 1 The 16 arrive on a school bus. One instructor instantly starts yelling at them about how to get off the bus. As they get off the other 3 instructors also start yelling at them. Some recruits looked totally shocked and didn't know what to do. Everything is rushed, no time to think. One guy tried not to laugh while the instructor got right in his face. Their personal things were taken away including photos of their family. One instructor explained to the camera that the purpose of yelling is to break them down then build them up as a team. One guy made a balloon poodle and the instructor bit it and told him to get out of his face. 10:30 - The first recruit, Katherine, broke down. She locked herself in the bathroom crying and would not leave. The female instructor encouraged her out. Each recruit had to endure a hair cut which meant a shaved head for the guys and short hair for the girls. They received their uniforms and shoes and headed off for their first march. Each talked about how they felt about the day so far, most seemed quite intimidated and shocked. The instructors were also interviewed about how they felt, and one admitted he's not much of a yeller. The recruits were taken to their new home, and shown their beach that they will train on. In the barracks they were taught to fold their clothes properly. Recruit Katherine ended up in sickbay where she was examined and asked if she still wanted to be in Boot Camp. She said no because she didn't feel well and quit that day at 5:30. She addressed the group and admitted it was too much for her. Money was not everything for her and she wished them all luck. Recruit Myer was controversial off the bat and everyone said he's not taking it seriously, and not part of the team. It appeared he thought he would get away with things because of his good looks. The others started warning him to change. Day 2 - 5:00 a.m. the group were woken up with the instructors yelling at them to get out of bed, brush their teeth, urinate, etc. One recruit was picked from a hat and named the group's leader for the week. He was provided with instructions throughout the day and was told to delegate to the others. Recruit Meyer apologized to the group about his actions and his history. He asked for a second chance and for them to look at his improvement. He then broke down and some thought he was faking. He later admitted to the camera that he did in deed fake it. The girls seemed to fall for it because he's cute. The group was then put to work cleaning, exercising, etc. At 4:45 they went on their first run, 1.5 miles (shortest run in Boot Camp). Recruit Haar, an overweight pig farmer, had a difficult time with the run and one of the instructors went out to run with her and give her hints on how to run. Her finish was a feel good moment between her and the others. She cried and was overwhelmed with emotion. She said she felt great! Day 3 - The group was given their first mission. They had to cross water carrying a 400 pound boat for 4 miles to Point Glory and finish in 4 hours. The leader must give orders. The reward is one extra hour of sleep and the leader receives immunity for the first week. Failure is one-hour loss of sleep and leader can be dismissed first week. One girl had trouble with the 2 of the male players telling everyone what to do. Recruit Park felt he was on thin ice with the females and didn't mean to offend anyone. They won their challenge in 2 hours 47 minutes and were very happy. The leader received immunity and the group won extra sleep. The females had trouble with the way the men were treating them and how they were left out of the challenge. Each recruit was given a 60 second phone call to a loved one. Most had hoarse voices from yelling for the past 3 days. Recruit Moretty (female) broke down after speaking to her 2 children. Recruit Moretti (male) also broke down, as he had never been apart from his wife before. Day 4 - Recruit Haar landed in medic with a pulled groin muscle. The 4 guys were forming an alliance, and the others were speaking about voting them out. Recruit Meyer was all over the girls trying to get them to vote for Recruit Park. The two then had it out on the beach. It came time for the first dismissal and each recruit was given a logbook to rate their fellow players from 1-15. 4:00 - at Dismissal Hill - The group was informed that only one would be dismissed as Katherine had already left. Recruit Wolf had immunity. They each took a turn to cast their vote against whom they want to leave in a very survivor like style. Recruit Wolf addressed the squad about the past week. One instructor then paced between the 15 recruits baiting them on who would be the first to go. Recruit Park was dismissed due to his sexist nature. 5 girls, 2 guys voted him, 6 votes went to Meyer, 1 to Jackson and 1 to Pupo. Boot Camp continues next Wednesday. |
Admin | Tuesday, April 17, 2001 - 12:49 pm  Show summaries by Lisa have ceased as she is just too busy to do everything. Please feel free to write one yourself. |
Lisa | Sunday, April 22, 2001 - 07:57 am  Sorry guys... I lost interest in Boot Camp after the first episode. I just couldn't hang in there. |
Gail | Sunday, April 22, 2001 - 08:46 am  I know what you mean Lisa - I found it hard to get into the personalities on this show. Plus, I really can't get into the idea of some assh0le screaming at someone else. I am not sure what it is with the reality shows on Fox - I did not really care for Temptation Island either. I just couldn't warm up to the "characters" |
Grooch | Friday, April 27, 2001 - 09:13 am  Episode 5 http://www.realitynewsonline.com/article1070.html or try here: http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/bootcamp/2001/04/26/bootcamp5/
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