War comes to the set as tensions rise between the castmates. As lies and mistrusts continue to plague someone, two people are at each other's throats about who is the better teammate while someone's influential powers start to wear off on two others. In the end, mortal rivals become allies and win the war while someone's disinterest in a good-looking contestant is still enough to get her eliminated again.
Plot
The episode opens with several castmates waiting in line for the only working toilet on the set. Leshawna offers her spot at the front of the line to Duncan, but he turns it down, stating that he does not associate with liars. She then offers it to Harold, who readily accepts. Duncan then accuses Harold of sucking up to Leshawna, and says that she is no longer on the team. Harold walks in on Owen, who is already using the stall, but Owen reveals that he is constipated. Chef, who has been punished with grunt work, due to his actions in the previous episode, brings him a remedy for his constipation, a puree of fruit and bran. However Owen refuses to take it, so Leshawna drinks it instead, commenting on how she never knew liquid bran could be so tasty.
Chris later gathers the castmates together for the first part of the day's challenge, which he reveals to be a death-defyin' war-themed movie challenge.
Duncan |
“ | I've always wanted to be a Marine. They're rough, tough, they wear rad boots, and they say 'Hoo-ah!' No clue what that means, but it just sounds so cool. Hoo-ah! | ” |
Harold and Duncan get into an argument over which of them should lead the team, since Harold believes his 'experience' will provide the knowledge required to win, whereas Duncan believes he knows the theme better than Harold does. The first challenge is to jump out of an airplane in mid-flight.
Justin tries to convince Beth and Lindsay to jump first, in case he needs something to land on, but his request is rejected by the two, finally getting annoyed with his laziness. Chris, after a call from the producers, pushes a box of parachutes out of the plane, and tells the castmates that they will not be allowed to use parachutes as the scenario is based on World War I, during which parachutes did not exist. Izzy then jumps out; to get Owen to jump, Chris throws a corned beef smoothie out of the plane. Once Owen slides to the door, the weight change on the plane causes everyone on board other than Chris to fall out shortly after. As it turns out, the plane was just a prop on a soundstage and the drop was barely three feet, so everyone comes out unscathed, with Owen ecstatic that he's alive. Chris announces the second part of the challenge: a war using paint-bombs.
The set is pre-divided into two sides for each team, and Chris instructs each team to set up a creative, controlled explosion on their half of the set. Duncan and Lindsay each take control of their teams, although Lindsay has Beth make the Killer Grips' plan. Beth and Lindsay resist Justin's "twelve-pack abs," and force him to work. While the rest of the team argues, Izzy prepares them for war, changing her name again, to Explosivo, or Explosive. Duncan sets off his explosives, which leaves a giant paint splatter in the shape of a skull. Harold compliments Duncan's skills with explosives, but Duncan insults him in return. Izzy's explosion was powerful enough to break the team's safety barrier, but the Killer Grips still lose, as Izzy's explosion was deemed uncontrolled and not creative.
Before the third challenge, Leshawna fans Owen with a leaf in hopes of getting on his good side, which she furthers by downing another one of his liquid bran drinks. Her stomach growls ominously after this drink, however, prompting Owen to note that kind of sound never ends well.
The third challenge was a game of capture the flag, with the flag being the "Chest of Mind-Blowing Secrets." The Gaffers were given a broken tool shed to defend the chest in, which immediately collapses. Duncan leaves the group to set booby traps.
Harold |
“ | [laughing] He said 'booby'! | ” |
Harold suggests digging "foxholes," like they do in First World War movies, Leshawna says that, if she is the one that has to dig, they better call it a "foxy-hole," and they begin digging. Harold asks Duncan for his help, but Duncan brushes him off saying he's busy.
Harold |
“ | I have had it with Duncan. I've been giving my all since day one. Then Mr. Too-Cool-To-Care suddenly wakes up and everyone falls all over him? He might be standing tall after that first challenge, but the taller the mohawk, the harder it falls. | ” |
Meanwhile, with the Grips, Beth makes the plan to attack immediately, which Lindsay then repeats to the team. Izzy recommends a "Trojan Taco," but is turned down. The Grips (minus Lindsay), charge to where the Gaffers were, only to find that the Gaffers aren't there, as they are hiding in the hole. Leshawna started to feel sick and her stomach swelled and gurgled so she held it, she wanted to fart but the sound would give them away, Harold and Heather tried to relax Leshawna as she struggled to resist her urge to fart, then Leshawna apologized with Harold for having lied and she farted as much as she wanted because she couldn't resist anymore.
The Grips leave to search, until they hear Leshawna passing gas. The Grips run back, only to be caught in Duncan's trap. Justin goes crazy by getting hurt constantly, asking Admiral Lindsay to go on leave, but Lindsay and Beth don't buy his act, so Izzy asks for her help as a female herself, asking her what's the deal, and Izzy confesses that she doesn't think Justin is cute.
Justin |
“ | Me? Not cute? I'll tell you who's not cute. Blind, crazy people named Izzy! | ” |
They are catapulted back to Lindsay. When Lindsay and Beth don't care about Justin's scratch, he continues to panic about his looks.
Back at the Gaffers, Duncan enters the foxhole to find his team in disarray and with Leshawna's flatulence filled. Leshawna begins to claim she is feeling better now, but is interrupted by her own butt as it farts loudly, scaring Heather away. The Gaffers try to leave the hole, but Harold stops Duncan from leaving until he admits that he respects Harold's contributions and that they're teammates. Duncan agrees, and the Gaffers retreat. The Grips, still lacking Lindsay, charge at Duncan and Harold, who are carrying the chest and Leshawna. Harold begins to attack with Num-yos, but Duncan turns Leshawna around to fart at the Grips. The gas from her fart acts as a smokescreen, giving Harold an advantage to defeat the Killer Grips. Chris declares the Gaffers the winners of the challenge. The Chest of Mind-Blowing Secrets is revealed to be empty, bringing Duncan and Harold to tears.
At the Awards Ceremony, Chris questions the Grips about their teamwork. Lindsay says she wouldn't blame anyone if she went home, except Beth because she needed somebody to blame. Izzy refuses to answer any questions, still calling herself Explosivo. Justin denies being worried about going home, due to worrying causing wrinkles. Beth, Lindsay, and Owen received their awards, leaving Justin and Izzy in the bottom two. Justin receives the final award. Owen tries to kiss Izzy, but she is pulled away by Chef. In the confessional, Justin reveals that he convinced Beth and Lindsay to vote for Izzy instead of him.
Justin |
“ | I'm not saying I voted for Izzy just because she said I'm not cute. Okay, it was just because of that. Thing is, Beth and Lindsay told me they were sending me home. So you see? I didn't lose my mojo. I just needed to shake things up. Heh. With my new patented, all-time lady-killing mega flip. | ” |
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Izzy |
“ | Yeah, getting voted off feels like it happened weeks ago! I guess 'cause it did happen weeks ago! (chuckles) But I know my team loves me. I know it was Justin who got me voted off, but I don't blame him. If Big O voted against me, I'm not even mad at him! But, Explosivo, he is one crazy vengeful hombre! So, Big O, I'd check your sleeping bag before you get in it tonight. I think Explosivo might've left you a little something to remember him by! A little something that goes 'Boom, boom!' | ” |
Cast
Voice actor | Role(s) |
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Christian Potenza | Chris |
Sarah Gadon | Beth |
Clé Bennett | Chef Hatchet |
Drew Nelson | Duncan |
Brian Froud | Harold |
Rachel Wilson | Heather |
Katie Crown | Izzy |
Adam Reid | Justin |
Novie Edwards | Leshawna |
Stephanie Anne Mills | Lindsay |
Scott McCord | Owen |
Elimination Ceremony
Elimination Ceremony 6: Killer Grips | |
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Status | Contestant |
IN | Beth, Lindsay, Owen |
LOW | Justin |
OUT | Izzy |
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Trivia
General
- Lindsay gives herself the title of "admiral," despite it being incorrect for the situation. As Beth points out, admirals are the highest rank of naval officers, while generals are the high-ranking officers in the army.
- Izzy creates the alter-ego "Explosivo" in this episode, who is said to enjoy explosions. From what she says, "Explosivo" is a male, as she refers to him as a "he" at some points.
- The two castmates who assume leadership over their respective teams are also the first members chosen by their original team captains, Duncan and Lindsay.
- The drink that Chris uses to get Owen to jump out of the plane has the same container Izzy used for "Izzy's Happy Sap."
- When the contestants line up during Chris and Chef's explanation of the new challenge, they (excluding Justin and an absent Courtney) are standing in elimination order, counting Duncan's ending and not counting Owen's return.
- Izzy states in this episode that she has a pet rock.
Continuity
- This episode marks the second season in a row that Izzy is voted off after returning, following DJ being eliminated before her.
- This marks the fourth consecutive loss for the Killer Grips, thus making this the first time ever where a team has lost more than three challenges in a row.
- Izzy is not shown to be afraid while jumping out of the plane, nor does she fear boarding the Total Drama Jumbo Jet in the next season. This suggests that she has completely conquered her fear of planes since "Phobia Factor."
- Lindsay's self-given name, "Admiral Lindsay, Her Hotness," is used again in "Get a Clue." However, there is a minor change, replacing "Admiral" with "Detective."
- In a confessional, Harold complains that Duncan is "Mr. Too Cool to Care [who] suddenly wakes up, and everyone falls all over him?" This is likely a reference to Duncan sleeping through the first two rounds of the challenge in "Dodgebrawl", due to the lingering exhaustion of "The Big Sleep".
References
- This episode's title is a reference to the 1987 movie, Full Metal Jacket.
- In certain countries, this episode is titled "Saving Private Lindsay," a reference to the 1998 movie Saving Private Ryan.
- Harold mentions playing a game called Battlefront, which may be a reference to Star Wars: Battlefront or Battlefield.
- The "Trunk of Mind-Blowing Secrets" is based on the Ark of the Covenant, as seen in Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
- A further reference to Raiders of the Lost Ark, Chris states that the contents of the Trunk will "blow a person's brain to bits," which is a referenced to the fates of the movie's antagonists at the climax after opening the Ark.
- This is the first of several references to the Indiana Jones films. The others times this occurs are:
- "Celebrity Manhunt's Total Drama Action Reunion Special", later in this season.
- "Walk Like an Egyptian—Part 1", "The Am-AH-Zon Race", "The EX-Files", "Rapa Phooey!", "Planes, Trains, and Hot Air Mobiles" (World Tour).
- "Scarlett Fever" (Pahkitew Island).
- "Ca-Noodling" (The Ridonculous Race).
- Izzy's suggestion to make a Trojan taco is a reference to the Trojan Horse in Greek mythology.
- Chris asks questions at the Awards Ceremony, like Jeff Probst does in Survivor.
- The name of Izzy’s alter ego Explosivo is named after the Tenacious D song of the same name.
Goofs
- The decorations on the "Trunk of Mind-Blowing Secrets" change throughout the episode.
- After all of the castmates fall off the plane, the box full of parachutes is nowhere to be seen despite landing on the same spot.
- When Chef insults the castmates, Owen's double chin disappears.
- Duncan's claim of the Marines saying "hoo-ah" is incorrect. The United States Marines usually have the saying of "oorah," meaning affirmative. The U.S. Army Rangers, however, say "hoo-ah."
- Despite jumping off the plane second, Owen appears to be on top of the other castmates.
- Chris incorrectly states that parachutes did not exist during World War I. Historically, parachutes were first invented during the Renaissance period, while modern parachutes were invented in the 18th century.
- Additionally, parachutes were used for reconnaissance purposes by soldiers in observation balloons during World War I.
- When asked by Justin why Lindsay and Beth are no longer attracted to him, Izzy confides to Justin that she never fell for his charms as she doesn't think he is cute. However, Izzy did fall for Justin's charms "Total Drama, Drama, Drama, Drama Island" in order to get her to surrender the prize money to him. To add confusion, Izzy claims that she once dated Justin.
- When Duncan is shown with Harold and Heather in the plane, his nose piercing is missing.
- As Leshawna shifts her weight right before she farts (as she says “I’m feeling much…), the outline of her neck clips through her shirt, then regresses back to its correct position.
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See also
- "Monster Cash"
- "Alien Resurr-eggtion"
- "Riot on Set"
- "Beach Blanket Bogus"
- "3:10 to Crazytown"
- "The Aftermath: I"
- "The Chefshank Redemption"
- "One Flu Over the Cuckoos"
- "The Sand Witch Project"
- "Masters of Disasters"
- "Full Metal Drama"
- "The Aftermath: II"
- "Ocean's Eight—or Nine"
- "One Million Bucks, B.C."
- "Million Dollar Babies"
- "Dial M for Merger"
- "Super Hero-ld"
- "The Aftermath: III"
- "The Princess Pride"
- "Get a Clue"
- "Rock n' Rule"
- "Crouching Courtney, Hidden Owen"
- "2008: A Space Owen"
- "Top Dog"
- "Mutiny on the Soundstage"
- "The Aftermath: IV"
- "Celebrity Manhunt's Total Drama Action Reunion Special"