# Best of the Worst: Wheel of the Worst #31 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_kH7I3AfYc Recap page: https://rapidrecap.app/video/v_kH7I3AfYc Generated: 2026-03-02T16:36:53.377+00:00 --- ## Quick Overview The hosts, including two Joshes, review a selection of obscure VHS tapes presented on the 'Wheel of the Worst #31,' ultimately selecting "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" in real 3D as the tape to watch first, which surprises them with its high-quality 3D effect despite being on VHS using the experimental Lawrence Vision system. **Key Points:** - The wheel contained titles such as "Celebrity Guide to Wine," "Interpretive Music Just for Kids," "Total Self-Defense by John Mcweeny," "Mr. T's Be Somebody or Be Somebody's Fool," and "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" in real 3D. - The hosts expressed fascination with "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" because it utilized the "Lawrence Vision 3D" system, which provided a crystal clear image without the 3D glasses, unlike older 3D formats. - The Lawrence Vision 3D technology involved a camera trick that moved around the set during normal dialogue, leading to psychedelic effects like solarization, prompting one host to joke it inspired "Avatar." - The hosts noted the costume inconsistencies in "Goldilocks," specifically the baby bear wearing a mask with a "giant gray beard" while the Mama and Papa bear masks were similar in size. - The discussion on the Body Blade workout tool involved extensive mocking, including suggestions that George Lucas might have been inspired by it for the double-bladed lightsaber, and speculation about a self-inflicted injury called the "inversion smack." - The segment on "Mr. T's Be Somebody or Be Somebody's Fool" focused on Mr. T's ubiquitous presence in media and the core message of confidence, concluding that if you cannot turn falling down into a break dance move, you are a fool. - The hosts concluded that the lack of substance across all three reviewed tapes ("Goldilocks," "Body Blade," and "Mr. T's video") was amazing, emphasizing that the primary value of the VHS tapes was simply to demonstrate their gimmicks. **Context:** This transcript captures an episode of the 'Best of the Worst' series, specifically 'Wheel of the Worst #31,' where hosts (including Rich Evans and two individuals named Josh, one being Josh Davis and the other Josh Robert Thompson) spin a wheel loaded with obscure and likely bad VHS tapes. The process involves revealing the titles on the wheel, discussing initial impressions, spinning the wheel to select one, and then watching and analyzing the chosen media, which in this case centered on a 3D children's film, a workout device, and a motivational tape from Mr. T. ## Detailed Analysis The session began with the introduction of two Joshes, setting a lighthearted tone before reviewing the contents of the wheel, which featured several bizarre direct-to-video items. After revealing titles like "Celebrity Guide to Wine" and "Total Self-Defense," the hosts settled on watching "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" in real 3D. They were highly impressed by the Lawrence Vision 3D technology, noting that the VHS tape looked perfectly clear without glasses, yet provided a strong 3D effect when worn, leading to speculation that this technology inspired James Cameron's "Avatar." The viewing revealed strange elements, including a baby bear with an old man's beard and random camera movements, suggesting the film's sole purpose was to demo the 3D system. Following this, the discussion pivoted to the "Body Blade" cardio workout, which they dissected humorously, connecting its wiggling motion to Darth Maul's double-bladed lightsaber and joking about potential self-inflicted injuries like the "inversion smack." Finally, they analyzed "Mr. T's Be Somebody or Be Somebody's Fool," remarking on Mr. T's strange ubiquity in media compared to other celebrities, and concluding that all the selected tapes suffered from a severe lack of substance beyond their central gimmick. ### Wheel Content Overview - Tapes included "Celebrity Guide to Wine" hosted by Spago's Maître D' Bernard Herpicum - "Interpretive Music just for kids" by the Donut Man - "Total Self-Defense by John Mcweeny" - "Mr. T's Be Somebody or Be Somebody's Fool" - "USDA Food Safety Training" - "Icy Death" hosted by Colin Quinn - "Body Blade cardio workout" - "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" in real 3D - "Challenging behaviors in young children". ### Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Lawrence Vision 3D) - The film used the experimental Lawrence Vision 3D system which provided a clear picture without glasses but achieved 3D depth when glasses were worn - Hosts noted random camera movements and psychedelic effects like solarization, leading to comparisons with "Avatar" and "Tales from the Dark Side". ### Costume Analysis - Hosts theorized about a set argument regarding bear masks; the baby bear had a "giant gray beard" while the parent bears had similar-sized heads, implying a size discrepancy issue. ### Body Blade Workout Review - The hosts mocked the vibrating stick, linking its motion to George Lucas using it as inspiration for the double-bladed lightsaber in Star Wars - They joked about the instructor appearing like the 'Neil Breen of the exercise world' due to having surplus money and nothing better to do. ### Mr. T's Motivational Tape - The message centered on confidence and turning falls into break dance moves to avoid being a 'fool' - Hosts noted Mr. T's ubiquitous presence in media, comparing him to Snoop Dogg, but stating Mr. T is famous mostly for being a personality rather than a specific skill. ### Final Verdict on Selection - The hosts agreed that all three watched tapes—Goldilocks, Body Blade, and Mr. T—lacked substance, existing primarily to showcase their respective gimmicks (3D, vibration, or Mr. T's persona).