Ep 19. Guy Fieri
- TV-14
- March 27, 2014
- 20 min
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In season 4 episode 19 of Ridiculousness, titled "Guy Fieri," MTV's Rob Dyrdek and his fellow co-hosts Sterling "Steelo" Brim and Chanel West Coast are joined by celebrity chef Guy Fieri as they watch and comment on some of the most hilarious and outrageous viral videos from around the internet.
The episode begins with Dyrdek introducing Fieri, who he describes as an "icon in the world of food and TV" and "the mayor of Flavortown." Fieri, sporting his signature spiky hair and sunglasses, takes a seat on the couch alongside the regular hosts, and the four of them waste no time diving into the first video of the night.
As always, the clips featured on Ridiculousness range from bizarre stunts-gone-wrong to unexpected animal encounters to fails in the world of sports and fitness. Some of the most memorable moments from the episode include a woman attempting to take a selfie with a snake that ultimately bites her, a man trying to cross a deep puddle by jumping on a wooden pallet (which promptly breaks), and a group of friends using a giant rubber ball to play a game of human bowling (with predictably disastrous results).
Throughout each video, Dyrdek, Brim, West Coast, and Fieri provide their own brand of irreverent commentary, often poking fun at the people involved in the clips or speculating on what they were thinking leading up to the moments of hilarity. Fieri, in particular, brings an infectious energy to the proceedings, frequently bursting out in laughter and offering his own colorful commentary on the videos.
One of the recurring themes throughout the episode is the idea of "ridiculousness" itself - the hosts often question why anyone would attempt the stunts or tricks shown in the videos, and marvel at the absurdity and often danger of what they're seeing. Fieri, for his part, seems to be having a blast, and frequently praises the people in the clips for their willingness to take risks and have fun.
Of course, no episode of Ridiculousness would be complete without a few moments of physical comedy from the hosts themselves. In one segment, the group attempts to toss a water balloon back and forth across the studio using only a bedsheet - predictably, things quickly devolve into a hilarious spectacle of water, laughter, and flailing limbs.
Overall, "Guy Fieri" is an episode that delivers exactly what fans of Ridiculousness have come to expect: wild viral videos, irreverent commentary, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. Fieri is a welcome addition to the regular cast, injecting even more energy and enthusiasm into an already entertaining show. Fans of the celebrity chef (or just people looking for a good chuckle) won't want to miss this episode.