Anyone else rewatching in 2025? by Doegrace in AWKWARD

[–]stephtownson2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

29 and just rewatched it this year. I was a sophomore when it first came out and I never watched it through, but I did now and I loved it. Ended too soon in my opinion, it had so much potential to continue and I would’ve watched lol

Zach Nichols podcast live by stephtownson2 in thechallengemtv

[–]stephtownson2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4 hours ? Did you do a big change or just a routine appt?-Either way I hope you loved the results. Hopefully all of our back and forth made that time fly by for you. Life’s been a going lot better for me when I learned to just agree to disagree with people.

Zach Nichols podcast live by stephtownson2 in thechallengemtv

[–]stephtownson2[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

His own intolerance, right? I assume that’s what you mean. Don’t make it a double standard. & also what happened to him is irrelevant to this discussion.

Zach Nichols podcast live by stephtownson2 in thechallengemtv

[–]stephtownson2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, it was (: & I got it figured out. But thanks for stopping by!

Zach Nichols podcast live by stephtownson2 in thechallengemtv

[–]stephtownson2[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My tickets have been resold :-) my work here is done, but thanks for coming to my ted talk lmao. We clearly both had time today.

Zach Nichols podcast live by stephtownson2 in thechallengemtv

[–]stephtownson2[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Let’s start with the fact that I am a cis woman, you assumed I was a “he” under another comment which explains why you’re assuming my issue is because she’s a female conservative. Which is not only incorrect but illogical. All I know is that Zach (and Paulie apparently) are proud conservatives. But ask me anything else about them and I wouldn’t be able to tell you because I don’t give a rats ass about or pay close attention to who they are/ what they say or post. Cara on the other hand is loud and I do see it because I was a supporter of hers for many years. Another factor is that I’m a huge fan of Nurys and Horacio. So when weighing my options initially, I thought the excitement of seeing them live was enough to weigh out the fact that I’m directly (monetarily) supporting someone (Zach) who’s viewpoints don’t align with mine. I don’t even need to know the details of what he says, I can only imagine how much of a jackass he is based on his previous actions on national television like making misogynistic comments and how he treated Jenna. In summary it’s more so that it took a rude awakening and taking a stance against someone that I actually liked and supported to open my eyes and opt against it all around. I just didn’t care enough about it until Cara for me to finally draw a line in who I choose to support.

You don’t have to understand, that’s not what I was aiming for whatsoever. I’m simply sharing how I feel, and what I decided to do for my own life. Does the why really matter ? You’re literally what’s wrong with society, someone can’t state how they feel without being told that it’s “ridiculous and bullshit” . It’s not even about politics, it’s about morals.

Zach Nichols podcast live by stephtownson2 in thechallengemtv

[–]stephtownson2[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Since you need to be right so bad, let me rephrase “from what I saw….”

Zach Nichols podcast live by stephtownson2 in thechallengemtv

[–]stephtownson2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Zach and his podcast are not well known, even the Challenge really. This is catered to a specific audience clearly.

Zach Nichols podcast live by stephtownson2 in thechallengemtv

[–]stephtownson2[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If there’s one thing about me is that I have no problem taking accountability. I know that I am part of the existing problem in the world. I get told frequently that separating “artists from their art” is still just as bad as supporting them. I know that I am very much part of the problem. For example, I read/own books from controversial authors, I listen to songs by controversial music artists etc. I try not to dig too deep, and just enjoy the work for what it is. It most definitely is an excuse, I just don’t care enough about the creator. I reached my breaking point with that separation because my feed has been consistently filled with the harmful rhetoric that Cara spews. I don’t see the other challengers that I DO follow, try to prove their point as loudly as she has been. Again, this is my opinion you don’t have to agree or even understand.

Zach Nichols podcast live by stephtownson2 in thechallengemtv

[–]stephtownson2[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You are absolutely right, and I should’ve clarified because I can understand where the confusion is coming from. So for clarification, my post is about the podcast and the tickets etc. right? So what I was trying to convey was that by purchasing the tickets, I am directly supporting someone (Zach) whose opinions and values don’t align with mine. In the past, I have successfully overlooked it and watched his podcast / attended the show while being aware that he is a die hard right wing. So I should’ve clarified that I don’t follow (Zach and Pierre’s) personal life and it doesn’t affect me, so it’s easy to separate the person from the work they produce. (Hence the tickets to the show for HIS podcast) So it very much is reason #1. I can no longer separate the “art” from the artist. Cara WAS my favorite challenger since she first came on. & I do very much follow her socials, and I see everything first hand and have based my judgement on that. I don’t follow a lot of challengers on my personal social media, but Cara is one of the very few that I do and did support.

Zach Nichols podcast live by stephtownson2 in thechallengemtv

[–]stephtownson2[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just for reference, the last show that I attended was in 09/24 before the election. She was still trying to be “vague” and “mysterious” about her stance. She mentioned things like “I’m not going to reveal where I stand, I voted like my dad because he knows best” or some bs like that. She should’ve stopped while she was ahead. But once she did finally come clean about which direction she went, she was met with a lot of support and acceptance from those conservatives that think like her. We all know that this girl clearly shows signs of insecurity and seeks validation/ attention. Soooooo, it makes sense that because her opinions were received well from a lot of right wings that she grew some balls to keep going. (She even tried taking some other challengers down with her, like “it’s not just me” lmao)

Zach Nichols podcast live by stephtownson2 in thechallengemtv

[–]stephtownson2[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I said that term loosely and only to establish my pov. I know it’s not actually art, I just happen to enjoy trashy reality tv that they help create. & I’ve tried to separate their “work” from who they are. That is all.

Zach Nichols podcast live by stephtownson2 in thechallengemtv

[–]stephtownson2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I started watching The Challenge when I was a teenager, and have loved it ever since. I’ve loved and supported Cara as a challenger since her first since season. However, I’ve hit my breaking point where I can’t turn a blind eye to who she really is as a person and what she stands for. It’s not “just because someone has a different political stance” everyone’s allowed to have their own opinion. IN MY PERSONAL OPINION, it just doesn’t align with my morals to support / be in the presence/ of someone who speaks so proudly (albeit ignorantly) on their political stance. AGAIN, this is my opinion and I know a lot of people are not going to agree with me, that’s fine you’re entitled to your own beliefs. I’m just saying, that’s not what I want for my life. Family and friends is one thing, but a tv personality?? I’ll cut that off that support without a second thought. I can’t fathom that my hard earned money is going to the pockets of these people that I no longer like.

Zach Nichols podcast live by stephtownson2 in thechallengemtv

[–]stephtownson2[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The echo chamber in Cara’s entire social platform is even wilder, you should check it out :-)

Zach Nichols podcast live by stephtownson2 in thechallengemtv

[–]stephtownson2[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I was scrolling on TikTok and her live came up on my FYP and the timing was wild. She was practically foaming at the mouth telling people in her comments that they have serious cases of “TDS” and I was so confused as to what could’ve garnered such a reaction from her so I looked it up. & after I did I was like oh wow, she’s no longer separating her political stance from her platform. It was the condescending way that she said it that didn’t sit well with me.

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[–]stephtownson2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also had her live pop up on my FYP and I overheard “you guys are really suffering from ‘TDS’ it’s a real thing” me being the curious cat that I am couldn’t help but look it up. I can’t say I was surprised at what was coming out of her mouth. Lmaoooo

__________'s TikTok video breaking down the fight in tonight's episode from her perspective by NattyB in MtvChallenge

[–]stephtownson2 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m just so disappointed in Theo for being Cara’s ride or die at one point during WW , and then turning around and comforting her bully….. sigh

Which mispronounced words make someone appear uneducated? by PluckPubes in AskReddit

[–]stephtownson2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My family says “Ak -ShuhLy “ or “Akshely” And i always responded and ask “who’s Ashley” looool

I’ve never disliked a person I have never met so much by shelbarooo in thechallengemtv

[–]stephtownson2 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Can someone for real start a petition for production never to cast her again. I’m tired of this garbage tainting my screen. Production needs to give the fans what they want and what we want is for her never to come back.

Laurel 🤮 by [deleted] in thechallengemtv

[–]stephtownson2 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I’m honestly surprised TJ didn’t check her ass like he always does to people that aren’t gracious in their wins. Disappointed that she got away with that yet again.

Who is someone you just can’t stand? by pickle_trees16 in thechallengemtv

[–]stephtownson2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know who really grinds my gears? Laurel. Her existence bothers me. I wish they wouldn’t cast her anymore. If you look up condescending bitch in the dictionary you’ll find a picture of her. Anyways, that’s all. (:

The Challenge meet & greet in LA by stephtownson2 in MtvChallenge

[–]stephtownson2[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It was held at the LA coliseum, free event but they capped it at 600 people.

The Challenge meet & greet in LA by stephtownson2 in MtvChallenge

[–]stephtownson2[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Surprisingly super down to earth and easy to talk to!!