e-Fear Factor: The Series - Episode 1

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Color: Yellow

Sport: Hockey

Team: Chicago White Sox

TV Show: The Mole

Diego, Paul, and Max had worked their way to the final round. The three players slowly approached the abandoned crane yard, as spotlights pierced the darkness. Only one of the three would walk away the winner.

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Stunt 3 - Drop Out

"You've come along way,

but end is now near,

If you're into free falling there's nothing to fear.

The more that you know,

the faster you'll be,

Find the right code, and the title you'll see."

Color: Black

Sport: Basketball

Team: N/A

TV Show: Big Brother

Name: Brett

Age: 22

Location: Calgary, AB

Occupation: Film Director

Greatest Fear: Puppets

Self-Description: Ambitious

Finished Game: 4th Place

Favorite Quote: "All my favorite quotes have been invented by moi, and considering the fact I am a little blank in the head right now, it may be a little hard for me to remember them."

Color: Blue

Sport: Soccer

Team: Real Madrid

TV Show: The Amazing Race

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Name: Diego

Age: 19

Location: El Salvador

Occupation: Medical Student

Greatest Fear: Fear itself

Self-Description: Winner

Finished Game: 2nd

Favorite Quote: "Just do it."

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Color: Blue

Sport: Football

Team: Green Bay Packers

TV Show: Fear Factor

Name: Max

Age: 18

Location: Buffalo, NY

Occupation: Student

Greatest Fear: Spiders

Self-Description: Witty

Finished Game: 3rd

Favorite Quote: N/A

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Name: Paul

Age: 16

Location: Chicago, IL

Occupation: Student

Greatest Fear: Death

Self-Description: Easy going

Color: Yellow

Sport: Hockey

Team: White Sox

TV Show: The Mole

Finished Game: 1st

Favorite Quote: ""I don't need a plan, just a goal. The rest will follow on its own." Don't overcomplicate things, life is difficult enough as

is. Don't overthink things, for quite often the simple solution is the correct

one. Don't overplan things, for the best laid plan of mice and men do often fall astray."

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Color: Blue

Sport: Baseball

Team: Cleveland Indians

TV Show: Survivor

Name: Travis

Age: 17

Location: Ohio

Occupation: Student

Greatest Fear: Snakes

Self-Description: Smart

Color: Blue

Sport: Basketball

Team: Portland Trailblazers

TV Show: Survivor

Name: Tyler

Age: 20

Location: Lousiville, KY

Occupation: Student

Greatest Fear: Bugs

Self-Description: Daring

Finished Game: 6th Place

Favorite Quote: ""Who's your daddy." Because it's funny."

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Finished Game: 4th Place

Favorite Quote: N/A

"I was shocked! While Diego was doing the third challenge all I could think was "I went too slow. There's no way I'm gonna win. Diego's gonna beat me hands down." Then I found out I won! I was like "Wait. Are you sure? Did the clock malfunction?" I seriously did not thing I was going to win, but I gave it my best, and hey, wadda ya know, I WON! I came in and gave it my all. I just find it funny that the youngest of the six contestants who described themself as easy going beat the older contestants..." - Paul on his victory

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Episode 1 - Day 3 - "Free Fall to First"

Episode 1 - Day 2 - "Brains on the Moove"

Episode 1 - Day 1 - "Dare to Dangle"

Paul earns the title of e-Fear Factor Champion!

After conquering the helicopter net, keeping down the cow brains, and using wit to unlock the free-fall chamber, fear is not a factor for Paul.

Stunt 1.1 - THE CLUE

"Flying high with water below,

elimination faces the last one to go.

Move quickly, use your strength to hold tight,

reach the other side an the next round's in sight."

Stunt 1.1 - INFORMATION

Each player takes a turn, riding in a helicopter over the lake. A cargo net stretches underneath the chopper, from one landing leg to the other. The players will be timed on how long they take to cross underneath the helicopter, using the cargo net to pull themselves to the other side. Once back inside, the clock is stopped. The slowest player will be eliminated, regardless of whether they finish the stunt. If a player falls off the cargo net, he or she will be eliminated as well.

Stunt 1.1 - HOW WE DID IT

The players were given four lists, each with four answers. The four answers had to be placed in a designated order (i.e. slowest to fastest, oldest to younges, most to least, etc.) The players were free to use the Internet and each other to place the list in the correct order, but if they missplaced more than three items total, they would be considered as having "fallen off" the cargo net.

Stunt 1.1 - RESULTS

Tyler finished in 4 minutes

Paul finished in 16 minutes

Diego finished in 19 minutes

Max finished in 70 minutes

Brett finished in 94 minutes

Travis did not attempt the stunt and was eliminated

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Stunt 1.2 - THE CLUE

"It's time for a gamble with a small hand of cards,

luck is just half of the game.

If you can't get it down then it's your time to go,

a bad draw may be solely to blame."

Stunt 1.2 - INFORMATION

Each player would be dealt four cards from the deck. Once they received their hand, they had an important decision to make. They could either keep the hand or send it back four four new cards. If they did send it back however, they had to keep the cards they were re-dealt. The total number

of the values on the four cards, would be the number of pieces of cow brain each player would have to eat. If they could finish their share of brains, they'de move on to Stunt 3. If they couldn't finish or quit, they would be out.

Stunt 1.2 - HOW WE DID IT

The host randomly drew cards for each player, and notifed them of their hand, giving them the option of returning it. Once a player had settled on his hand, they could start "eating". The cow brains wer substituted with very difficult word puzzles. They had to solve their designated number of puzzles, in order to move on. It was a matter of luck, as far as getting a good hand, risk, as far as deciding to trade for a possible worse hand, and skill, as far as having to solve several difficult puzzles.

Stunt 1.2- RESULTS

Diego finished his required seven.

Paul finished his required seven.

Max finished his required seven.

Brett was not able to finish any.

Tyler was not able to finish any.

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Stunt 1.3 - THE CLUE

"You've come along way, but end is now near,

If you're into free falling there's nothing to fear.

The more that you know, the faster you'll be,

Find the right code, and the title you'll see."

Stunt 1.3 - INFORMATION

Each player will take a turn, starting the stunt by standing on top of a large crate, with a bunjee cord attached to them. Once the box has been raised into the air, the clock will start. They will face several questions about past players along the way. After unlocking the combination lock to the hatch. They will get inside the box, and unlock three more boxes, arriving at a 3-digit code, which will unlock the floor, and send them freefalling. The fastest player to finish the stunt, will be named the e-Fear Factor champion.

Stunt 1.3 - HOW WE DID IT

The players started on an initial page which was password protected. The 3-digit combination was the total age of all six players in the game. They were then taken to a second page, where they had to answer three questions about their former competitors, in order to get the next password needed. Those who had gotten to know their opposition would have an easier time than the others, who were forced to estimate.

Stunt 1.3 - RESULTS

Paul had the fastest time.

Diego had the second fastest time.

Max was not able to compete the stunt.

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Max, Diego, and Paul....  The three had worked hard through two previous stunts, defeating the competition, and earning a spot in Stunt 3.

Their final stunt would be a hard one.  The players would each take a turn, standing on top of a large crate as it was lifted into the air.  Using information they learned about one another, they would have to break into the crate by opening a combination lock, then they would attempt to solve several puzzles, resulting in a 3-digit number.  After entering that number in the keypad, the floor of the crate would open up, sending the players on a freefall, with a bunjee cord attached.  The fastest player to escape would be named the winner.
 
Max was up first.  "What do you think about this final stunt Max?", asked Steve.  "I am totally ready but really hoped to go last.", replied Max.  "What has been the highlight of this game for you personally?", asked Steve.  Max clutched his throat, "I think choking down that brain was my highlight because that was hard."  Paul and Diego nodded in agreement.
 
Max took his position and Steve started the clock.  He struggled with the first lock, and after trying several numbers, he finally got it open.  Once inside he managed to unlock two boxes, but knowing that he had already wasted too much time, he decided to give up.  Perhaps he was hoping to avoid an unnecessary drop.  When he was lowered back down to Steve, Paul, and Diego, he told them his reasoning behind his decision to quit, "I tried the stunt but I quit. Sorry I can't do it...? Max was sent away into the shadows, leaving two players in the game, each with an equal shot at taking the title. 
 
Steve talked with Paul, as his bunjee cord was attached. "So, what's your prediction on this final stunt Paul?"  Paul looked over at Diego as he spoke, "I'm not a good loser.  I hate losing.  I'm very bitter right after I lose.  I get over it eventually, eventually being to operative word."  Diego shot a defiant grin at Paul.
 
The large box swung in the breeze, as Paul took his position on top. "Ready... Go!", shouted Steve.  Paul quickly began to work on the combination lock, but was not very sure of the players' ages. He finally came across the correct combination.  He quickly hopped down into the box, and unlocked two of the lock boxes.  He stepped over to the keypad that controlled the trap door on the floor.  He had the first two numbers, and all he had to do was enter the third one randomly.
1.. no, 2, 3, 4, 5.....  Paul was prepared for the fall.  Suddenly, he entered the correct combination, and the floor swung open.  Paul fell through the air, only to bounce back up just feet from the ground.  Steve didn't reveal the time to either of players right away.
 
Diego knew that the game was in his hands, all he had to do was get through it a little faster than Paul and the title was his.  "So Diego, what was a highlight for you?" "Maybe solving all those puzzles by myself was a great challenge but I overcame it alone.", replied Diego.  "Well you know you'll have to overcome this stunt alone too.  Any strategy for this one?", inquired Steve. "...do it and do it fast.", Diego shouted as the crate was lifted.
 
"OK, good luck my man", Steve shouted back. The clock was started and Diego hopped into the challenge, in a few minutes, he had opened the top hatch and was working on the three boxes.  Paul and Steve watched a monitor, which transferred video from inside the box.  "They aren't working!", shouted Diego.  He kept working and managed to get the three boxes open. After punching in the code, the floor swung open, and Diego cheered with joy, as he dropped to the earth.

Diego and Paul stood next to Steve, as prepared to reveal the final results.  "Well guys, it's been a great game, and you two have obviously been the toughest competitors. Only one of you can win however.  One of you managed to complete the stunt faster than the other."
 
"And the winner of e-Fear Factor, Episode 1 is......."

"Paul!  Congratulations Paul, you fought through three tough stunts, and proved that fear was not a factor for you!!!  You are an e-Fear Factor champion!"  Paul had a look of shock on his face. "While Diego was doing the third challenge all I could think was "I went too slow".  There's no way I'm gonna win.  Diego's gonna beat me hands down."  Are you sure?  Did the clock malfunction?"  I seriously did not think I was going to win, but I gave it my best, and hey, wadda ya know, I WON!", Paul replied as he turned to Diego. "You gave me a run for my money, great playing with you. Steve, thanks for a great game!"

Steve shook Diego's hand, "I'm sorry my man, but you just came a little short in that final stunt. You did a great job, and came a long way.  And should be proud of what you accomplished."  Diego grinned, "I wanna congratulate Paul.  You did an awesome job and also thanks Steve for letting me be part of this phenomenon.  This is the nearest we will ever be of a reality show. Thanks man."

The five remaining players entered a dimly lit, old-fashioned saloon, where their second stunt was to take place.  The guys gather around a circular, felt-topped table, where Steve shuffled through a deck of cards. "Take a seat guys, I know you've all been looking forward to this stunt, here's what you'll be eating tonight."  The lid was removed from a silver-plated dish at the center of the table. Several players gasped in disgust.  Steve broke the silence, "Cow brain and lots of it.  Here's how it will go guys.  I have a deck of 12 cards here, there are three different numbers printed on each card, 1, 2, and 3.  I will deal four cards from the deck to each of you.  Once you have your hand, you'll have to make an important decision; you can either keep your hand, or send it back.  If you send it back, you will be dealt four new cards, but will be stuck with that hand. The total number of the values on your four cards, will be the number of pieces of cow brain you will have to eat.  If you can finish your share of brains, you'll be moving on, if you for some reason cannot, you're out.

Paul was the first player up.  "So Paul, not that I'm saying this will happen, but if you can't pass this stunt, which of these four guys do you want to see win the game?"  Paul was slow to answer, "I'd want Tyler to win, because he's the only person who beat me in the first round and I'd hate to lose to someone I know I can beat."  "Fair enough", Steve replied.  Paul's hand was then dealt.  "One 1 and three 2s!  That seems like a pretty good hand, but you can change it if you want."  "I'll stick with them.", Paul replied.

Paul was dished out seven pieces of cow brain.  He got down the first four down pretty easily, but began to slow down on the fifth.  Tyler and Brett watched Paul intently, knowing that they would have to face the same challenge, only it could be worse.  Paul finally finished of his seventh and stood to clap in victory.

Next up was Brett.   "Ready for this Brett?", Steve asked as he shuffled through the deck. "Well,  I did a pretty bad job on the first stunt, but not horrible, so I think chances are I will probably do much better...  Whether that will be good enough to pull me through to the finals....we'll have to see...",  Brett replied.  "That we will!", said Steve as he dealt Brett his four cards. Brett turned them over one by one.  One 1, one 2, and three 3s....  Brett looked slightly disappointed, "I would like to trade it for a new hand please."  Steve re-dealt four cards, Brett's total was lowered by 2, as a 3 was replaced by a 1.

As soon as Brett took the first bite, he knew he was out.  Brett stood up, and announced his decision to quit.  After a few good-byes from Steve and the other players, he turned his back and headed for the door.  "Well, I didn't do as well as I hoped I would. I was unable to complete the second stunt because of time restrictions in my real life and word puzzles easily frustrate me.  Good luck to the Final 3 players, you?re all deserving."

Steve turned to Diego, "Okay Diego, ready to do this?  What's your goal?"  "I need to do it better... and put myself in first place I suppose."  Steve dealt out Diego's hand.  Diego slowly flipped each card over,  one 1, one 2, and three 3s, the same hand as Brett had had earlier.  Diego made his decision, "I am sending my hand back in and want a new one."  His second hand was slightly better, with one 1 and three 2s.

Diego's cow brain sat on the plate in front of him, he immediately started digging in.  He was eating so fast, that he began to choke.  Steve offered some advice with a grin, "Slow down, if you reswallow what you just coughed up, it won't be so bad."  Max and Tyler were beginning to worry. Finally, Diego choked down all seven pieces of cow brain, and was relieved to know that he would be seeing Round 3.

Tyler was next.  "So Tyler, which of these guys do you think will take the game, providing you don't?"  "Paul.", Tyler replied.  "Why's that?", Steve asked.  Tyler responded, "He deserves to win it."  Tyler's hand included two 1s, one 2, and one 3.  "I'll keep it.", Tyler decided.

As the brains were placed in front of him, Tyler held his nose tightly.  "I'm not going to be able to do it.", Tyler said as he pushed the plate away.  Steve made sure that Tyler was  satisfied with his decision, and Tyler got up and walked out.  "Good Luck... Paul, Diego, and Max!  I'm upset I'm eliminated I could have won this thing."

"Okay Max, you're the last one up!  Finish this stunt, and you'll be joining Paul and Diego in the final round.",  Steve studied Max's face as he shuffled. "Sure you're up to this man?"  "I can handle anything.", Max replied confidently.  Max was dealt the worst hand of the stunt, with three 2s and one 3.  Max made the wise decision to trade it back, and was dealt one 1, and three 2s, a huge improvement from the first hand.

Max began eating slowly, trying to avoid choking on the brain.  Piece by piece, Max managed to stuff in and swallow all seven pieces of cow brain.  Max stood up shouting, "That was hard!", as Diego and Paul stood up to give each other high-fives.

Max, Paul, and Diego would now have to face one final stunt, a stunt that would push them to the limit, determining which of the three was to take the e-Fear Factor title.

It was a sunny California day, as the players gathered for their first stunt. There was Paul, a 16-year-old student from Chicago. "I don't give up easily, I give 100%, and I do what I need to do to get a job done."  Alongside him was Max, a student from Buffalo, New York. "I think I am a very strong and sturdy person and I want to show it."  Next was Travis from Ohio. "I am really competitive!"  Louisville student, Tyler, was next, followed by the oldest player in the game, Brett. "I am extremely arrogant, extremely confrontational, and overall, very competitive.  I will pull out a bat and beat my way to the finish line if that's what it takes."  Diego, the 19 year old Medical Student, from El Salvador, was last. "I am responsible. I always look forward for new things."

Steve greeted the six players as they gathered along the shore of clear, blue lake.  "Welcome to your first stunt!  You've all come for one thing, and one thing alone.  That is to become an e-Fear Factor champion.  Three stunts await you however.  Ready to see your first?"  Suddenly, helicopter rose over a nearby hill, a cargo net attached to its landing gear, hanging from one side to the other. "You will each take a turn, in that chopper.  You will start on one side, lower yourself out the door, and use the cargo net to pull yourself underneath the chopper, attempting to reach the other side.  But if you fall off, you'll be going home early.  The slowest player to complete this stunt will be eliminated as well.  If you can get yourself all the way across without falling off however, you'll be staying for another round.  Everybody ready?"  [The guys give off a nervous cheer.]  "Well then, let's get started!  We've randomly selected the order in which you'll go, and Brett, you're first!"

As Brett was suiting up, Steve walked over to him.  "So Brett, who do you think is going to give you the toughest time in this stunt?"  Brett glanced over at the other five players, and thought about his answer for a few seconds. "In terms of strength and competition, I think Travis will be the hardest to beat."  "Really?", said Steve.  "I know he is extremely determined and very competitive.  My main goal is to beat him."  "OK, let's see what you can do then!", replied Steve.  Brett had a little trouble getting himself across the net, and slipped a few times, setting back his speed.  He reached the opposite door of the helicopter in 94 seconds, a pretty good time, or so he thought.

Next up was Tyler.  "Tyler, I gotta ask you, how do you think you'll do here?  You know Brett moved pretty quickly, but if you can go faster than him, you'll be safe."  Tyler replied, "I don't know we'll just have to wait and see."  As Tyler was lifted into the air, he gave the signal to Steve to start the clock.  With an amazing surge of speed, Tyler swung himself across the net, almost as if gravity weren't an issue.  Steve stopped the clock at 4 seconds.  The players were stunned.

Diego was up next.  "Well Diego, I saw a few of the players talking, and I think they're a little afraid of you.  Any one in particular you?d like to talk about?"  Diego smiled in joy, "Max... I will be his worst fear."  "OK Diego, you're set to go, all you need to do is beat Brett's time, and you'll be with us tomorrow."  Although not as fast as Tyler, Diego managed to move pretty quickly, and finished the stunt in 19 seconds.

Steve called out to the players, "OK Paul, you're next to go!"  Paul made his way over, and was greeted by Steve.  "So Paul, how do you think you'll do here?"  Paul grinned with anticipation, "Heights, water, climbing...  I know I'm going to do just fine."  Paul tried a slightly different technique, than was used by the other guys, and came out with a finishing time of 16 seconds.

Max was up next.   "I've seen you chatting with Travis back there.  What's your opinion on him?"  Max replied, "I think he is the toughest competitor right now because he seems really ready to play and he's got his gameface on."  As the other five players looked on Max began working his way across the cargo net, at one point, hanging by one arm.  Brett watched anxiously, as the clock kept moving.   He knew that his chances of moving were growing dim.  Max finished the stunt in 70 seconds.

Travis was the last player to go.  If he could beat Brett's time, Brett would be eliminated.  Travis however, backed out of the stunt at the last second, deciding not to attempt it.

Travis was eliminated from the game. "Sorry I didn't do the stunt.... too scared...  haha.  The game was too scary for me.  I just couldn?t handle it. Well.... Good luck to everyone!  I hope you have a great game!"