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--> '''Fabian:''' [[TheLastOfTheseIsNotLiketheOthers Sappiness?]]

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--> '''Fabian:''' [[TheLastOfTheseIsNotLiketheOthers Sappiness?]]Sappiness?
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** When the first batch of contestants arrive at the chill zone Don arranges for them to be cleaned off courtesy of an elephant, who violently squirts water in Jacques and Josee's faces. A few seconds before this, Sam takes up the offer and proceeds to strip down to his briefs; Don immediately tries to stop him because it's a family show, but Sam says "[[TakeThat If by family you mean]] [[SeriesMarriedWithChildren “The Bundys”]]."

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** When the first batch of contestants arrive at the chill zone Don arranges for them to be cleaned off courtesy of an elephant, who violently squirts water in Jacques and Josee's faces. A few seconds before this, Sam takes up the offer and proceeds to strip down to his briefs; Don immediately tries to stop him because it's a family show, but Sam says "[[TakeThat If by family you mean]] [[SeriesMarriedWithChildren [[Series/MarriedWithChildren “The Bundys”]]."
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** As Annie, Carrie and Jen are lowered into the Kola Borehole all 3 sing [[SuspiciouslySimilarSong a song eerily similar]] to "Into The Deep" from WesternAnimation/TheBackyardigans episode of the same name. Although Devin and Tom notice how unconventional it is, Leo tells them heed no concern.

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** As Annie, Carrie and Jen are lowered into the Kola Borehole all 3 sing [[SuspiciouslySimilarSong a song eerily similar]] to "Into The Deep" from WesternAnimation/TheBackyardigans ''WesternAnimation/TheBackyardigans'' episode of the same name. Although Devin and Tom notice how unconventional it is, Leo tells them heed no concern.



** When the first batch of contestants arrive at the chill zone Don arranges for them to be cleaned off courtesy of an elephant, who violently squirts water in Jacques and Josee's faces.

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** When the first batch of contestants arrive at the chill zone Don arranges for them to be cleaned off courtesy of an elephant, who violently squirts water in Jacques and Josee's faces. A few seconds before this, Sam takes up the offer and proceeds to strip down to his briefs; Don immediately tries to stop him because it's a family show, but Sam says "[[TakeThat If by family you mean]] [[SeriesMarriedWithChildren “The Bundys”]]."
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* In Morocco, Gabriella tells Annie that she sounds like something out of [[SugarWiki/AHallmarkPresentation Hallmark card]]. She enthusiastically said her guidance counselor once said the same thing.
* In Paris, May made several drawings of Sam for the sketching challenge. Including Cubist, Surrealist, Pop Art, Minimalist, Conceptual, Post Modern, Constructivist, [[BreadEggsBreadedEggs Abstract, Expressionism, Abstract Expressionism,]] Futurist, Dada, Pointillist, Impressionist, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, & Fauvism before the judge cut her off and gave her the tip.

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* In Morocco, Gabriella tells Annie that she sounds like something out of a [[SugarWiki/AHallmarkPresentation Hallmark card]]. She enthusiastically said her guidance counselor once said the same thing.
* In Paris, May made several drawings of Sam for the sketching challenge. Including challenge including Cubist, Surrealist, Pop Art, Minimalist, Conceptual, Post Modern, Constructivist, [[BreadEggsBreadedEggs Abstract, Expressionism, Abstract Expressionism,]] Futurist, Dada, Pointillist, Impressionist, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, & Fauvism before the judge cut her off and gave her the tip.



** Dwayne meet his wife at a holiday party and got her number when he paid to have her clothes dry cleaned after he spilled soda on her.

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** Dwayne meet says he met his wife at a holiday party and got her number when he paid to have her clothes dry cleaned dry-cleaned after he spilled soda on her.



--> '''Gerry:''' (he and Pete run in drenched in sweat) Wow, what a run am I right?

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--> '''Gerry:''' (he and Pete run in drenched in sweat) Wow, what a run run, am I right?



** Before they go gondola riding Devin asks to be helped out of his armor from the masquerade challenge, which Carrie is all to eager to help him with.

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** Before they go gondola riding riding, Devin asks to be helped out of his armor from the masquerade challenge, which Carrie is all to eager to help him with.



** While crossing the ravine; Syd & Dani get knocked offscreen by Aaryn and Yves, additionally, Fabian kisses the ground when makes it to the other side.
** While opening coconuts Fabian tries to smash one with a hammer but only manages to knock himself out and doesn't awaken until it's time to start the costume challenge.

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** While crossing the ravine; Syd & Dani get knocked offscreen by Aaryn and Yves, additionally, Fabian kisses the ground when he makes it to the other side.
** While opening coconuts coconuts, Fabian tries to smash one with a hammer but only manages to knock himself out and doesn't awaken until it's time to start the costume challenge.



** At the beginning of the chapter Annie hails a taxi for both her team and the Julliard Students by having tantrum in the middle of the street.

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** At the beginning of the chapter Annie hails a taxi for both her team and the Julliard Students by [[TantrumThrowing having a tantrum in the middle of the street.street]].



** How did the teams finally complete the challenge? Quince [[MusicSoothesTheSavageBeast lulled them into compliance]] by playing [[Music/SimonAndGarfunkel The Sounds Of Silence]] on a guitar. It doubles as a SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome.

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** How did the teams finally complete the challenge? Quince [[MusicSoothesTheSavageBeast lulled them into compliance]] by playing [[Music/SimonAndGarfunkel "[[Music/SimonAndGarfunkel The Sounds Of Silence]] Silence]]" on a guitar. It doubles as a SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome.



** Similarly, Sam strips down to his underwear to climb the pole while Jordan takes off and uses her pants as a knot. When they reach the Chill Zone, Don questions where their clothes are and Jordan runs back to collect her pants.

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** Similarly, Sam strips down to his underwear to climb the pole while Jordan takes off and uses her pants as a knot.knot while reciting the chorus of "[[WesternAnimation/{{Mulan}} I'll Make a Man out of You]]". When they reach the Chill Zone, Don questions where their clothes are and Jordan runs back to collect her pants.



** This exchange:

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** This exchange:exchange after Carrie's confession and Devin being dumped by Shelly:



* "Lord of The Ring Toss", at the first challenge some wonder what a narwhal is and Fabian is more than eager to explain it but Don interrupts him as explaining challenges is part of ''his'' hosting contract.

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* "Lord of The Ring Toss", Toss"; at the first challenge some wonder what a narwhal is and Fabian is more than eager to explain it but Don interrupts him as explaining challenges is part of ''his'' hosting contract.



* "Tokyo M G!", on the flight to Japan Sam pulls out an old photo of himself that looks very much like Junior and he happily takes it as a sign he'll grow up to look like Sam when he's older. Dwayne, however, freaks out on the basis that Sam's behavior is "something you tolerate for a friend and not your son."

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* "Tokyo M G!", G!"; on the flight to Japan Sam pulls out an old photo of himself that looks very much like Junior and he happily takes it as a sign he'll grow up to look like Sam when he's older. Dwayne, however, freaks out on the basis that Sam's behavior is "something you tolerate for a friend and not your son."



--> '''Emma:''' (she and Kitty are pressed up against the glass) Well if there’s one good thing about Noah being gone, it’s that Owen’s gone too.

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--> '''Emma:''' (she (''she and Kitty are pressed up against the glass) glass'') Well if there’s one good thing about Noah being gone, it’s that Owen’s gone too.



--> '''Sam:''' (to Jordan) The last time we were this close together, we weren’t even born yet.

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--> '''Sam:''' (to Jordan) (''to Jordan'') The last time we were this close together, we weren’t even born yet.



--> '''Tom:''' Trust me it is in no way intentional, but I can’t move my hand.
--> '''Devin:''' (gasping) Can’t breathe.

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--> '''Tom:''' Trust me me: it is in no way intentional, but I can’t move my hand.
--> '''Devin:''' (gasping) (''gasping'') Can’t breathe.



--> '''Junior:''' (Off screen) I’m here, but I don’t know where here is.

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--> '''Junior:''' (Off screen) (''Offscreen'') I’m here, but I don’t know where here is.



--> '''Everyone else:''' Hold it! (The train takes off)

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--> '''Everyone else:''' Hold it! (The (''The train takes off)off.'')



** Sam/May and Crimson/Ennui venture into the Super Scary Labyrinth of Fear at Fujikyu Highland Park. Though it's been billed as one of the scariest haunted attractions in Main/RealLife all 4 of them make it through without so much as a whimper. In fact one employee is [[HorrifyingTheHorror scared senseless of Loki and at the end multiple people run out in fear of the goths]]. And the cherry on top is how at the prospect of Crimson and Ennui going through the house again [[WeAreNotGoingThroughThatAgain someone literally gives them their challenge assignment by tossing it to their feet.]]

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** Sam/May and Crimson/Ennui venture into the Super Scary Labyrinth of Fear at Fujikyu Highland Park. Though it's been billed as one of the scariest haunted attractions in Main/RealLife all 4 of them make it through without so much as a whimper. In fact one employee is [[HorrifyingTheHorror scared senseless of Loki and at the end multiple people run out in fear of the goths]]. And the cherry on top is how at the prospect of Crimson and Ennui going through the house again again, [[WeAreNotGoingThroughThatAgain someone literally gives them their challenge assignment by tossing it to their feet.]]



** The sisters and Father/Son ride the Dodonpa roller coaster. Junior and Kitty find it fun but Dwayne and Emma are nearly scared out of their wits end, with both remarking they are glad [[BringMeMyBrownPants they went to the bathroom ''before'' getting on the ride.]]
** While riding The Pizza frisbee ride Brody and Sanders upchuck onto the sign they were supposed to find.

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** The sisters and Father/Son ride the Dodonpa roller coaster. Junior and Kitty find it fun but Dwayne and Emma are nearly scared out of their wits end, with both remarking they are were glad [[BringMeMyBrownPants they went to the bathroom ''before'' getting on the ride.]]
** While riding The Pizza frisbee ride ride, Brody and Sanders upchuck onto the sign they were supposed to find.



** In the rush for the chill zone the Ice Dancers push the Anime Nerds and Animaniacs into the 1st and 2nd spots while they take 3rd place once again, but before Josee can go on another rampage she's [[MusicSoothesTheSavageBeast lulled to sleep by Joe Hisashi music.]]
* "And Away We Galapagos", Annie realizes she smells off putting but can't figure out why. Turns out Josee swapped the shampoo she was using at a hotel for garlic and onion scented toiletries.

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** In the rush for to the chill zone Chill Zone the Ice Dancers push the Anime Nerds and Animaniacs into the 1st and 2nd spots while they take 3rd place once again, but before Josee can go on another rampage she's [[MusicSoothesTheSavageBeast lulled to sleep by Joe Hisashi music.]]
* "And Away We Galapagos", Galapagos"; Annie realizes she smells off putting but can't figure out why. Turns out Josee swapped the shampoo she was using at a hotel for garlic and onion scented toiletries.



** To attract sea lions Brody tries [[WesternAnimation/TheWildThornberrys Nigel Thornberry's]] "call of the wild seal". Geoff initially remarks that the last time he heard an animal make that noise his uncle shot it.
* "Dude Buggies", in one confessional Sam and May make out, but do so [[SexyDiscretionShot out of view of the camera as an article of clothing has covered it.]]
** For the magic show Sam decides to be the lovely assistant and everyone (save for May) is astounded by [[AttractiveBentGender how good he looks in the dress]]. In fact, Jacques momentarily believes him to be a total stranger.
** Leo wears the dress for the magic show, but apparently the dress was too tight on him. When he and Annie arrive at the chillzone he's sweating up a storm and in their next confessional Annie is struggling to pull off his heels.

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** To attract sea lions Brody tries [[WesternAnimation/TheWildThornberrys Nigel Thornberry's]] "call of the wild seal". Geoff initially remarks that the last time he heard an animal make that noise noise, his uncle shot it.
* "Dude Buggies", Buggies"; in one confessional Sam and May make out, but do so [[SexyDiscretionShot out of view of the camera as an article of clothing has covered it.]]
** For the magic show show, Sam decides to be the lovely assistant and everyone (save for May) is astounded by [[AttractiveBentGender how good he looks in the dress]].dress and with makeup]]. In fact, Jacques momentarily believes him to be a total stranger.
** Leo wears the dress for the magic show, but apparently the dress was too tight on him. When he and Annie arrive at the chillzone Chill Zone he's sweating up a storm and in their next confessional Annie is struggling to pull off his heels.



** When Carrie expresses her animosity towards the Ice Dancers, Devin mentions how she even forgave the kid who shaved half her head when they where at sleepaway camp.
** Crimson and Ennui arrive at the chill zone and spook Don, as usual, but much to his chagrin Sam and May do the exact same thing not a second later.
* "El Bunny Supremo", on the bus ride to Mexico Fabian informs Junior about how [[TheFoodPoisoningIncident he once got severe food poisoning]] and used it as leverage against his family to not go back to New Mexico, this makes Junior think twice about eating the surfers burritos.
** In regards to Crimson's total lack of a response to the spiciest pepper, Jordan recalls the [[TakeThat last big anticlimax she saw on]] [[Series/HowIMetYourMother March 31, 2014.]]
** Annie is next to eat a pepper and after watching Crimson she too goes for the spiciest option and just like Crimson she's totally unaffected by it, to everyone's total bewilderment. (At most she rubs her face in mild annoyance, like one might do if they accidentally prick their finger.)

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** When Carrie expresses her animosity towards the Ice Dancers, Devin mentions how she even forgave the kid who shaved half her head when they where were at sleepaway camp.
** Crimson and Ennui arrive at the chill zone Chill Zone and spook Don, as usual, but much to his chagrin Sam and May do the exact same thing not a second later.
* "El Bunny Supremo", Supremo"; on the bus ride to Mexico Fabian informs Junior about how [[TheFoodPoisoningIncident he once got severe food poisoning]] and used it as leverage against his family to not go back to New Mexico, this makes Junior think twice about eating the surfers burritos.
** In regards to Crimson's total lack of a response to the spiciest pepper, Jordan recalls the [[TakeThat last big anticlimax AntiClimax she saw on]] [[Series/HowIMetYourMother March 31, 2014.]]
** Annie is next to eat a pepper and after watching Crimson Crimson, she too goes for the spiciest option and just like Crimson she's totally unaffected by it, to everyone's total bewilderment. (At most she rubs her face in mild annoyance, like one might do if they accidentally prick their finger.)



* "Panic! At The Frisco", on a meta level the fact that Bay Area natives May and Fabian (Sam and Jordan have only moved there recently due to college) go to San Francisco when they are on a race around the world, by their own admission they practically go there once a month as they live only 45 minutes away.

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* "Panic! At The Frisco", Frisco"; on a meta level the fact that Bay Area natives May and Fabian (Sam and Jordan have only moved there recently due to college) go to San Francisco when they are on a race around the world, by their own admission they practically go there once a month as they live only 45 minutes away.



** The Ice Dancers get their buoy tip snatched by a sea lion, when it's reclaimed Josee slaps it for good measure but that only causes more sea lions to attack them.

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** The Ice Dancers get their buoy tip snatched by a sea lion, when lion. When it's reclaimed Josee slaps it for good measure but that only causes more sea lions to attack them.



** While running through the city, Leo gets stopped by an officer who witnessed him carrying a sleeping Annie. (Who's described as being covered in various colors as a result of the spray paint)
** The Cadets make a mural described as looking like Literature/AliceInWonderland, with Josee as The Queen of Hearts, holding Jacques severed head in her hand.
** Don asks why the sisters arrived so much later, even though they were right behind the Animaniacs, Anime Nerds & Father/Son, they respond that they were offered some [[GRatedDrug free tea, lost track of time for a while]] and wound up at the Palace Of Fine Arts.

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** While running through the city, Leo gets stopped by an officer who witnessed him carrying a sleeping Annie. (Who's Annie (who's described as being covered in various colors as a result of the spray paint)
paint.)
** The Cadets make a mural described as looking like Literature/AliceInWonderland, ''Literature/AliceInWonderland'', with Josee as The Queen of Hearts, holding Jacques Jacques' severed head in her hand.
** Don asks why the sisters arrived so much later, even though they were right behind the Animaniacs, Anime Nerds & Father/Son, Father/Son: they respond that they were offered some [[GRatedDrug free tea, lost track of time for a while]] and wound up at the Palace Of Fine Arts.



** Leo and Annie beat the Ice Dancers penalty at the very last second, which is funny enough, but what sells it is when Josee tells Jacques that she'll throw a tantrum later and will [[MercyLead give him a 5 minute headstart.]]

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** Leo and Annie beat the Ice Dancers Dancers' penalty at the very last second, which is funny enough, but what sells it is when Josee tells Jacques that she'll throw a tantrum later and will [[MercyLead give him a 5 minute headstart.]]



** The insult fest between Leo and Josee:

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** [[SnarkToSnarkCombat The insult fest between Leo and Josee:Josee]]:



--> '''Leo:''' Yeah and they must've been the same person who told you to wear that outfit on TV.

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--> '''Leo:''' Yeah Yeah, and they must've been the same person who told you to wear that outfit on TV.



--> '''Leo:''' Clearly when God made you he was experimenting.

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--> '''Leo:''' Clearly when God made you you, he was experimenting.



--> '''Leo:''' You'd make a fortune renting yourself out as a hot air balloon inflator

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--> '''Leo:''' You'd make a fortune renting yourself out as a hot air balloon inflatorinflator.



--> '''Leo:''' If you're going to be 2 faced at least one of them should be pretty.

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--> '''Leo:''' If you're going to be 2 faced 2-faced at least one of them should be pretty.



** Fabian remembers all [[RuleOfThree 3 times]] he tried to ride a bike, none of which ended well. As little kid he was runover by a Great Dane gone loose, as an older kid he was startled by a Great Dane's bark to collide with a tree (which '''fell''' on him), and finally as a teenager he gets knocked over by a car being driven by a Great Dane, with the owner saying he has an explanation.

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** Fabian remembers all [[RuleOfThree 3 times]] he tried to ride a bike, none of which ended well. As a little kid kid, he was runover by a Great Dane gone loose, loose; as an older kid kid, he was startled by a Great Dane's bark to collide with a tree (which '''fell''' on him), him); and finally as a teenager teenager, he gets knocked over by a car being driven by a Great Dane, with the owner saying he has an explanation.



* "Acropolis Now", Don gives his usual informational excerpt on the country today's leg takes place in. However since it's Greece, when he says "Oopah!" someone throws a vase at his head, and he remarks "Who even started that stupid tradition?"

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* "Acropolis Now", Now"; Don gives his usual informational excerpt on the country today's leg takes place in. However since it's Greece, when he says "Oopah!" someone throws a vase at his head, and he remarks "Who even started that stupid tradition?"
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*** Following up on this, Sam then tells him that he asked May to start dating him right after they watched [[WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLegendOfKorra Tarrlok and Amon]] blow themselves to bits.

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*** Following up on this, Sam then tells him that he asked May to start dating him right after they watched [[WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLegendOfKorra [[WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra Tarrlok and Amon]] blow themselves to bits.



** As part of their SmoochOfVictory, Annie tackles Quince to the ground.

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** As part of their SmoochOfVictory, Annie tackles Quince to the ground.ground.
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** Upon [[DeusExMachina finding the bikes]] that can get them to the chill zone, Tom [[LampshadeHanging wonders why]] they'd be here of all places. Cue ManateeGag showing a tiger sleeping in the forest, and [[BlackComedy coughing up an article of clothing.]]

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** Upon [[DeusExMachina finding the bikes]] that can get them to the chill zone, Tom [[LampshadeHanging wonders why]] they'd be here of all places. Cue ManateeGag CutawayGag showing a tiger sleeping in the forest, and [[BlackComedy coughing up an article of clothing.]]

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