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Cajun Voodoo *NOTE: All comments in this episode, except for the dinner table discussion, are NOT real opinions* *DEFINETLY do not try any of these stunts at home, or any form of them* Last time, the game was turned upside-down, when Josh, who was second to last in the previous episode, managed to become first place material, and Bettina, the first place finisher in the previous episode, was eliminated. However, in the first of two vote ons, Bettina was voted back into the game. As the contestants now move down south to New Orleans, as they face some of their worst fears, another person will be eliminated. Who? Find out, TONIGHT! ***Fear Factor music begins*** Imagine a place where all your fears ***Bees flying in a cage*** became reality ***Bettina falling 20 feet into water*** Where 6 contestants compete ***Shannan kayaking through rapids*** By facing their Fears in stunts. ***Josh sitting in a chair over a fire*** This is Fantasy Fear Factor. ***Jim spitting out liquified cod guts*** At the end of the day ***"That stuff tasted so bad, you wouldn't believe it." Shannan said*** whoever has the lowest stunt average ***Shelby Marie rappelling down a cliff*** is eliminated. ***"However, you didn't come here to pet it...but eat it!" Cat spasms grinned sadisticly*** But if they do the best at all 18 stunts we through at them ***"I'm dead afraid of heights." Jim said*** They will become the winners! ***Somebody praying in a crashing elevator*** Of Fantasy Fear Factor!!! ***Fear Factor Logo*** ***Music ends*** A band plays from inside a bar, as our 5 remaining contestants make their way through the streets of New Orleans. * Bettina: "Its good to be back on the show. I am not going to let all this slip through my fingers this time around." * Michael: "I will admit, I'm slightly annoyed about seeing Bettina get back on the show. She is my main competitor, and I was pretty relieved to see her go, even if she is a great person. I'm here to win." * Shelby Marie: "This game is getting more and more intense. I'm not really finding too much enjoyment anymore. I should have expected how hard this would really be." * The contestants walked through Jackson Square, and headed up St. Peters Street. * Shannan: "I got a call from my friends back home, and I'm really missing out on a lot of stuff there. I was considering quitting earlier, but I really want to win, and prove to myself I can face the fears I have." *The contestants walked through Jackson Josh: "Can I win? Yes. Will I? Its likely. I think the only person I really have to worry about is Michael, but he's just 14 years old. Next round with truly physical challenges, he'll go." * The 5 enter the backstage of "Patout's Cajun Cabin". A table is set up with Cat Spasms waiting. "Hello" the host said, "How are you doing?" The usual mixed answers responded. "So, as you know, every season of Fear Factor HAS to have some unusual fear that is rarely thought of, but greatly feared: Fear of Nudity, Fear of Uncertainty. Do you know what I mean?" "Yeah," Bettina replied unsurely. "Well, tonight, we have one of those challenges. I'll give you a hint: You probably ALL had a little of this the first time you had to do an oral presantation to a group of people: Stage Fright." "WHAT!" Shelby Marie exclaimed. * Shelby Marie: "I get VERY bad Stage Fright. I wasn't expecting that to be a part of this game." * "YOU WILL BE PERFORMING ON THAT STAGE OVER THERE CAJUN MUSIC. YOU MAY CHOOSE ONE OF THESE THREE INSTRUMENTS OF CAJUN TRADITION: THE GUITAR, THE HARMONICA, OR THE ACCORDIAN." * Josh: "Did I ever mention I'm musically challenged?" * "FOR EVERY AUDIENCE MEMBER WHO SAYS THEY ENJOYED YOUR PERFORMANCE, YOU EARN 3 POINTS. SINCE THERE IS A TOTAL OF 100 AUDIENCE MEMBERS, YOU CAN EARN UP TO 300 POINTS WITH THIS CHALLENGE." * Shannan: "I told myself, 'Shannan, just try it. Even if it all doesn't work out, you can still say you tried.'" * "You will have 1 hour to practice," Cat said, "Starting now." All the contestants went over, and made their choice of intrument, and began to practice, except one. * Michael: "I practiced on the guitar a little, I'm slightly familiar with the instrument, but I've never touched a cajun one before. So I practiced some, but mainly I watched what the actual experienced performers on stage were doing, to get ideas." * Josh tried hard to blow on the Harmonica, as an unharmonious chord sounded. "This is not going to go well," he said to the camera. * *** * "ALRIGHT! Are you ready for some MUSIC?" Cat yelled into the microphone, one hour later. The crowd yelled in response. "BRING OUT, the first act." Shannan walked out with the Accordian, and began to play a cajun song, messing up some. The crowd didn't seem too please, with a few yelling. * Shannan: "It hurt, but I was expecting it to. I don't know too much about music, and the little I did know didn't help much." * During her performance, Shelby Marie was backstage. "I'm not sure if I want to do this." she said to Cat Spasms, "Is it okay if I just give up on the challenge?" "Sure," Cat said, "But remember, this is a good chance at points, and you could be left in the dust." "I know, I'm just...scared." Shannan came off stage. "Its your turn Shelby Marie, are you going to go on or not?" Shelby Marie sighed, and then said, "I won't." * Josh stepped up with his Harmonica. "Alright, this isn't exactly Cajun, but its the best I can do." Josh began to play a slight version of 'Mary had a Little Lamb', as the crowd booed harshly. "Thank You, even though you don't thank me." He concluded, and walked off stage. * Josh: "The crowd was harsh. But then again, a lot of them probably had had a hard day's work, come to the club for their favorite Cajun music, and gotten 'Mary had a Little Lamb' instead. You can't blame them." * Bettina walked out with an accordian. * Bettina: "I had practiced some, but definetly not enough." * "Okay," she said as she tried to play, "Creole Stomp". The crowd lost interest, as Bettina finally finished her performance with the squeakly accordian. "Thank You, and remember my name please, Bettina." "We WON'T!" somebody yelled. * Michael was the last act, and walked out on stage. "Alright, I know those last couple of songs weren't top notch, but I think you guys deserve something at least a LITTLE better, do you agree." "YEAH!" the crowd yelled. "So, I might not be the best, but I think I you can agree that I'll be good enough!" Michael then began to play a generic cajun melody. * Michael: "I had a number of strategies. One was to act with the crowd, try to get them involved. The other was to not play an actual song, just the style, almost like background music for a TV Show. I think I convinced enough people." * After Michael's performance, Cat Spasms polled the people who were leaving for the night. * "What did you think of those last four acts?" Cat asked people. "They were awful." a man said. "I don't see how any of them will ever be successful." a lady said leaving. "That last guy, what was his name--MICHAEL! Thats right." an older man said. * The next day, at breakfast, the group gathered together for the results. "Well, most of the 100 didn't like you guys period." Cat informed them. Everyone laughed. "HOWEVER, there were a few, 15 to be exact, who all agreed they liked one performer." "Michael." Shannan said before it was announced. * Shannan: "It was a little obvious that he'd be the one to do well with this challenge, as he was the only one who the crowd could care about." * "So, with that said, Michael, you have earned 45 points, everyone else is tied at 0. But this could all change, as there are 3 challenges left. I'll see you tonight." * The 5 contestants entered the Audubon Aquarium, not sure what to expect. They greeted Cat by the tank with Sea Otters. "Don't you think these guys are cute?" Cat asked the contestants. "Yes, but what does that have to do with our next stunt?" Bettina asked. "I thought you'd like to see the opposite of what our stunt deals with first." An otter swam by, peering out at Cat Spasms. "The only thing the same, actually, is that they both live in the water. Follow me, and I'll show you." The contestants walked down stairs, as Shelby Marie gasped. "SHARKS!" Cat Spasms Smiled. "YOU WILL GET IN THIS TANK, WITH 3 SHARKS FROM THE GULF OF MEXICO. WHOEVER LASTS THE LONGEST TREADING WATER WILL EARN 100 POINTS. THE SECOND LONGEST, 80, AND SO ON. IF YOU DO NOT PARTICIPATE, YOU WILL EARN 0 POINTS." "So, everyone who wants to participate, hop in!" Cat smirked. "No Way," Shelby Marie said. "I don't think its worth it," Shannan said, "Look at their sharp teeth." "Nope, sorry." Josh stated, "I'll try with the next challenge." "I already have points." Michael stated, "And since 3 people are not doing it, I won't either." Bettina sighed, "Then I'm getting in." "Okay Bettina," Cat said as she got in the pool, "By treading water for as much as 1 minute, you will earn 100 points as a result." Bettina began to tread water. "And NONE of you guys are even trying?" "I guess not..." Shannan sighed. "Sheesh," Cat stated, "You're just a bunch of chickens, aren't you?" * Bettina: "Treading the water wasn't that bad, actually. The sharks simply lurked around, avoided me." * "And, time! You can come out whenever, Bettina." Bettina climbed out of the shark tank. "Alright, well after 2 challenges, the score stands like this: 1. Bettina: 100 points. 2. Michael: 45 points 3. TIE: Josh, Shelby Marie, and Shannan: 0 points. "Well, with that said an done, there is only one more challenge left. But first, its on to DINNER!" At the dinner table, in the Peristyle Restaurant, the following discussions came up: * Shelby Marie: So everyone whats your fave holiday?I think mine is um......Well actually i like them all!!!!!!!!!! Host: I personally like Thanksgiving. Usually it means getting to see all of the family members. * Host: As you know, the sniper is attacking the Washington DC area. When/If he gets caught (I assume he will), what do you feel should be done with him? What are your general thoughts on the person commiting such acts? I think the sniper is a horrible person. Although I don't support the death penalty, I DO feel that he should get the worst punishment. However, I feel that being shoved in a small prison the rest of your life is worse than leaving the world, which he probably hates anyways. Michael: I never thought of it like that, Cat...perminent confinement would be the best punishment, now that I think about it! Host: Well, death is what he is going to get obviously. And I do feel he deserves that. Maybe both? Give him death penalty when he is 80 years old? * With Dinner over, the contestants began to head back to their rooms. "OH! NOT so fast...we have a surprise for you!" Cat smiled. He the pulled out from his pockets 5 blindfolds. The contestants groaned. "Put them on." Cat stated. The contestants did. Then each one was taken by a production team member, and lead to a truck. They all got in the back, and were driven off. * After 20 minutes, the car stopped, all the contestants were unloaded, and walked to a certain spot. "Welcome to the location of your 3rd and final challenge." Cat smiled. "Please take off your blindfolds to witness this location." All 5 of them took their blindfolds off, to find theirselves in a cemetery. "This, is Lafayette Cemetery, one of the oldest still standing in New Orleans. It was built in 1833, and yes, that does mean there are graves dating back to that time." The contestants shuddered. "The tombs are small, and all of them are built above ground. This is because plaques would sink in the soil, since it is so near the coast, and therefore the dead would be unable to be buried underground. Sounds perfect for our next stunt." "YOU WILL EACH BE LOCKED IN A TOMB, THAT STILL CONTAINS A DEAD BODY, TONIGHT. FOR EVERY 20 MINUTES YOU ARE IN THERE, YOU EARN 10 POINTS. IT IS VERY SMALL, VERY DARK, AND VERY MUCH HAUNTED. YOU CAN LEAVE WHENEVER YOU WANT, SIMPLY BY STEPPING OUT THROUGH THE DOOR TO THE TOMB." "You shall now be taken to your chambers. When you hear a knock on the door, that means your task has begun." Cat smiled evily, "Sleep tight!" * There were knocks on all 5 tombs. "Lets see who comes out first." At 5 minutes, Shelby Marie came out. "I quit." Shelby Marie said. * Shelby Marie: "I don't like the dark too much. It really does bother me." * Not much later, Josh left his tomb, and joined Shelby Marie. "I'm too superstitious." Josh said. * 18 minutes in, there was a scream from Shannan's tomb, and she ran out. "Calm down," Cat said to Shannan, "Its over, you have won 0 points." * Shannan: "I had been hearing noises in there. And then, I felt something cold touch my back. That was the last straw, and I ran out." * Michael came out after 1 hour and 20 minutes. "Is it OK for me to come out?" "Yes," Cat said, "You are in the game still." * Finally, after 2 and a half hours, Bettina came out. * "Alright, here is our FINAL score: 1. Bettina: 170 points. 2. Michael: 85 points. 3. TIE: Josh, Shelby Marie, Shannan: 0 points. "Well, it looks like we will have to go into a tie-breaker round. And we have a stunt ALL set up. Shannan, Josh, Shelby Marie, please come over here." 3 spotlights shone on the contestants. "Alright, as you may know, there is a religion that is STILL in the area of New Orleans, known as Voodoo. Part of this is the belief in Voodoo dolls: You stick needles into a doll that potrays a person, and then in that place, it hurts. So, we figured, instead of just having the Voodoo dolls, why don't we make you your own Voodoo dolls." All 3 contestants' eyes widened. "YOU WILL EACH HAVE NEEDLES STUCK INTO YOUR BODY, PLACES THAT ARE SAFE FOR THE BODY, BUT THAT WILL HURT. THE FIRST PERSON TO QUIT, IS ELIMINATED." "Alright, the first needle is being put in." Josh squirmed as his first needle was added. * Shannan: "That challenge was insane. But I managed." * Second needle. Shelby Marie was sweating, as the second needle was added into the palm of her hand. "AAAAAAAAAAAHK!" she screamed in pain, as another needle was entered. "This is cruel." Josh stated. "Then quit!" Cat stated. "I will." a person said. Cat turned to see who had just quit: Shelby Marie. "Alright, are you sure?" "Yes." Shelby Marie said. All needles were taken out, as Shelby Marie picked up her suitcase. "It was great to have you on the show, but before you go, you might want to know something: The places where we added needles were the places you were supposed to put needles in for acupuncture, which is supposed to make you relax." Shelby Marie laughed, "Are you serious?" "Yes." "Well, it wasn't that relaxing." "Goodbye!" Shannan called after Shelby Marie. Shelby Marie waved back at everyone, as a car drove her off. * "So, only 4 of you remain, and now, we all have a flight to catch to our next destination, to a new round. The board is cleared, and one of you will be eliminated." Cat said. Josh, Shannan, Bettina, and Michael all left through the gates of the Lafayette Cemetery. Next Week, on Fantasy Fear Factor! *The next round of stunts will make you wonder how insane we are, as one of the 4 remaining contestants must overcome a belief they hold to earn points. *The contestants team up as they work together to sky-dive and fly a plane. *And one more contestant IS eliminated from Fantasy Fear Factor.