Sure, we all watched last week as Ev sold her soul to the Devil (or at least to Johnny Bananas), bounced Paula out of the winning boat and led the guys to a smooth-sailing victory. But it's not like that's the ONLY thing that went down this season.

And since we happen to have photographic memories (and all the episodes at our fingertips) we've decided to relive the craziness by taking a look back at some of The Island's craziest moments. Starting with...#12.

#12. Hi Tonya! Bye Tonya! The hot-tempered Challenge vet quickly got into with an argyle-clad Kenny (Remember that sweater?) and was back on the boat to civilization before you could even say "Episode 2."

#11. Hey, remember how tough Dave was on Real World: Hollywood? Yeah, not so much on The Island. Witness his major meltdown (Dude, what's your malfunction??) and read his mostly nonsensical explanations for his subsequent self-removal.

#10. Awww, look! It's Robin accusing Johanna of "f---ing" her way to the top. Later, Joey would try and take back what she said about weaseling out of faceoffs but hey, that's what the rewind button is for.

Keep reading the Island's Top 12 Moments, after the jump!

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Real World/Road Rules Challenges are like potato chips — once you start, you can’t get enough. Which is why I’ll be sifting through the ‘Island Dailies‘ each afternoon to make sure you’re getting your fill of the crazy castaways. (Tough job, I know, but somebody’s gotta do it!)

If you read any of Dave's blog entries, you already have some idea of why he wanted to peace out of Panama. But before he disappears forever (or at least until the next Real World reunion special) check out his real reason for wanting to ditch island-life. Hint: it has something to do with the seven-day itch and an insatiable craving for pizza-and-ranch-dressing.

You heard straight from the horsie's mouth why Dave decided to leave The Island, but some RW/RR Challengers aren't buying it. Watch the interview clips below, and tell us: Whose version of the story sounds more plausible?

PLUS: Paula and Ryan have a message for all Real World: Hollywood (except Brianna!): "If you ever dare come on another Challenge, we're kicking you off again." And oh, yeah, "Dave, you're a punk ass... whether or not your penis is huge."

Don't look at me, I didn't say nothin'...

Listen, I can't judge anyone for not wanting to spend more than a week futzing around a deserted island with no plumbing, air conditioning or cable TV. Still, Dave's fellow Islanders had much to say when he took the next tugboat home. Below, Dave defends his honor as a "savage competitor" who was merely bored out of his mind...

As the days passed on The Island, I found myself working less and trying not to use up too much energy. I was doing so with the hope that something exciting would soon happen. Nothing came. Yea, once in a while we’d get to swim out and get a crate… Awesome. The face-offs only came every four to five days. So like I said before, I spent most of the time off by myself, not really getting involved with the drinking, partying or hooking up. As you saw, I was pretty much non-existent on the first episode.

As far as alliances, I started to build one with the Rookies while still keeping my eyes on the Vets. I could never know what they were really thinking, but the Vets definitely knew that I was either a threat or someone they would want rowing on their boat. I'm fast, strong and lighter then say, a Dunbar or Tyree. Great competitors, I'm just sayin'...

Although I wanted to stay faithful to the Rookies, I felt that some of them couldn’t cut loose from old ties, whether that be castmates from Real World seasons or recent friendships. (The only two people I would never turn my back on are Nick Brown (RW: Hollywood) and Will Gill (RW: Hollywood). We're the Tres Amigos, after all). Other then them, I would eat anyone from RW: Hollywood cast.
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Real World/Road Rules Challenges are like potato chips — once you start, you can’t get enough. Which is why I’ll be sifting through the ‘Island Dailies‘ each afternoon to make sure you’re getting your fill of the crazy castaways. (Tough job, I know, but somebody’s gotta do it!)

The crappy thing about living on a island full of overgrown fratboys and swift-footed cameramen is that when you (inevitably) do something stupid, it's going to end up on tape. Like when Dave has a bit too much to drink, and decides it's time to ditch the photogs. Unfortunately, it turns out drunk people aren't very fast! Which explains why Dave's fake hand-washing maneuver (clever!!) ends up with him falling face-first onto the beach. Wait, is this how Lindsay Lohan feels, like, every day of her life??

The new Real World/Road Rules Challenge, The Island, is officially upon us -- and we've got some of its key players blogging about their experience, right here on Remote Control! First up, Real World: Hollywood's Dave, who reveals the intense training he did before coming on the show, as well as the surefire strategy he mapped out to try and win this psycho smackdown...

I was really excited to be part of this new Challenge. The preparation I did for it was ridiculous -- normal weight training but I upped my cardio a lot. It could not have been matched by anyone else on The Island. An ex-college football player, college lacrosse player, and triathlete, I was recording 11 mile runs around an hour. I made sure I would be a Rookie not to sleep on.

The fact that I was the only RW: Hollywood cast member on the show didn't bother me -- I felt no added pressure. I had already met mostly everyone on the cast and felt like I was on good terms with them. Did I still think they would cut my throat for the treasure? Sure. I wasn't worried about that though. I am a savage competitor. So I planned to do this show completely different from how I was on RW: Hollywood: No drinking, no hooking up, and no being naked! Ha! Anyone who watched the Hollywood season knows I can do all that very well.

Before we hit the water and started swimming to shore, I wanted to set the tempo. So I said screw the life jacket and jumped in. My backpack weighed me down a little more then I thought it would, but still I was the first Rookie to make it on the beach. The lack of real food, bath products, hot water, etc. was pretty gnarly, but I could handle it.
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Real World/Road Rules Challenges are like potato chips -- once you start, you can't get enough. Which is why I'll be sifting through the 'Island Dailies' each afternoon to make sure you're getting your fill of the crazy castaways. (Tough job, I know, but somebody's gotta do it!)

Tonight's the big night! The Island kicks off, forcing our favorite veterans (and a few new-but-familiar faces) to make like Survivor. 'Course, knowing these guys, it's bound to be more like a cross between Lord of the Flies and Gilligan's Island. Like, for example, today's clip, which has Real World: Hollywood's Dave getting body-slammed by a PMS-y palm tree...

+ Don't forget: The Island premieres tonight, at 10pm! And trust me, you don't want to miss the boat...

Snaps for Bailey! As I told you yesterday, the Legally Blonde winner took the Broadway stage Wednesday night and showed everyone in the theater that she was born to play the role of Elle Woods! Plus, Bailey found time to chat with us about what it was like stepping into Laura Bell's hot-pink shoes. Check out this video of her opening night curtain call (and post-performance interview!) then read on to find out how winning Legally Blonde has completely changed her life.

After the jump, read on to see what was going through Bailey's mind on the day before her big show.

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I already showed you some of my behind-the-scenes reunion pics but there's a whole lot more where that came from. And since I have the short-term memory of a goldfish, I figured it would help to keep a handy-dandy diary of my stint hanging out with the Real World: Hollywood cast. Here's a day in the life of a reunion-crasher.

9:00. Wake up, brush my teeth, remind self that in less than 2 hours I'll be hanging with the RW Hollywood-ers. Mentally prepare by re-watching "Let's Not Ghetto" scene and pretending to make myself cry.

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As I told you last week, I had the distinct privilege of hanging out with the Real World: Hollywood cast before/after the taping of Saturday's live reunion. Here's some of what I learned from chatting up the roomies in the Green Room before the show.

• Will can sleep anywhere. At any time.

• Sarah could seriously put an eye out with that engagement ring (or should I say "engagement bling?")

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