User blog:LoganParvatiTD225/FUN FACTS ABOUT THE RIDONCULOUS RACE



 As we approach the launch of The Ridonculous Race, we wanted to share some fun facts with you from the making of the show.

  Stay tuned for more info on The Ridonculous Race as we get closer to the premiere!
 * Jen and Tom came up with the idea for the Ridonculous Race in 2013
 * Lorenzo used to be Keifer
 * Lorenzo and Chet used to be Chad and Keith – after our directors Keith Oliver and Chad Hicks
 * Laurie and Miles are named after our writers, Laurie Elliott and Miles Horst
 * Devin used to be named Ben
 * Gerry and Pete used to be mortal enemies who hated each other
 * Don was formerly based on Ron Burgandy, was older and in a burgandy suit. His name was Chadley Chizzleton
 * Surfer dudes used to be Bromance Boys
 * Brody used to be called Bro
 * Rock and Spud used to be Mike (Rock) & Corky (Spud) and Roach (Rock) & Sparky (Spud)
 * MacArthur and Sanders used to be Marsha and Beth
 * The Geniuses used to be the AV Club
 * Jen and Tom met working together at a fashion magazine
 * The Fashion Bloggers used to be called The BFF's and were producer's assistants
 * Jacques and Josee used to be brother and sister
 * There used to be a nerds team (new contestants)
 * There used to be a magician and assistant. This became Leonard and Tammy.
 * There used to be a team of Pranksters
 * There used to be a team of Exteme Girls, over the top reality show obsessed
 * There used to be an old married couple in their 90's
 * The teams get ranked or eliminated at the Chill Zone. It used to be called the Kiss and Cry.

Christine

Source: http://www.elliottanimation.com/blog/fun-facts-about-ridonculous-race