Ryan must have spent the bulk of his time since being dismissed previously coming up with Flavor Elevator, because he wasn't about to be short-changed in using it on his comeback episode. He said it FOUR times, by my count.

Ryan must have spent the bulk of his time since being dismissed previously coming up with Flavor Elevator, because he wasn't about to be short-changed in using it on his comeback episode. He said it FOUR times, by my count.

I find it hard to believe that, if the votes of the remaining contestants (including double-barreled-flip-off David M.) decide who returns, one of the douchenozzles will get back onto the show. But outcomes have a way of being preordained on "reality" TV, don't they?

I find it hard to believe that, if the votes of the remaining contestants (including double-barreled-flip-off David M.) decide who returns, one of the douchenozzles will get back onto the show. But outcomes have a way of being preordained on "reality" TV, don't they?

A brilliant idea, improved only by having the dog's name be "Donkey," stenciled on his dish.

A brilliant idea, improved only by having the dog's name be "Donkey," stenciled on his dish.

And the hair! Perfectly parted, and perfectly feathered. Always.

And the hair! Perfectly parted, and perfectly feathered. Always.

"I'd like to take you home and kiss you all over in the dark" is still my favorite quote from this show, even ahead of the oft-quoted turkeys line.

"I'd like to take you home and kiss you all over in the dark" is still my favorite quote from this show, even ahead of the oft-quoted turkeys line.

Red Wigglers, The Cadillac of Worms.

Red Wigglers, The Cadillac of Worms.

Josh is a tall, handsome guy, and seems pleasant enough. I will miss Mike, though.

Josh is a tall, handsome guy, and seems pleasant enough. I will miss Mike, though.

Between Felix, Monti and Becky, they're making sure that everyone has some favorite eye candy, no matter your tastes.

Between Felix, Monti and Becky, they're making sure that everyone has some favorite eye candy, no matter your tastes.

Cowboy Mike went out like a man, too, which was good to see. Shake hands with the judges, hug a fellow contestant or two, and wave goodbye. And no whining in your talking head moment.

Cowboy Mike went out like a man, too, which was good to see. Shake hands with the judges, hug a fellow contestant or two, and wave goodbye. And no whining in your talking head moment.

Interesting thought. Assuming she'd never made tortellini before, I guess she could have stood close behind him and put her hands on top of his hands while he did the demonstration. She has skills, so I bet she would have picked it up quickly.

Interesting thought. Assuming she'd never made tortellini before, I guess she could have stood close behind him and put her hands on top of his hands while he did the demonstration. She has skills, so I bet she would have picked it up quickly.