At least we didn't go to the gym instead of saying goodbye - It's surprising to me that the season finale of Real World Chicago was such a big ratings draw. The show really went out with a whimper, and I was disappointed by the lack of conflict and action this season.

Chris and Tonya go to work out on the roommates' final night together? What was that about? Tonya never really wanted to be there in the first place anyway. Kyle, who showed so much potential early on in the season, ended up being being embarrassingly overconcerned about his appearance and, yes, "fake." I was disappointed that he and Kari never had a moment of true passion - whether it be a sexual encounter or a huge blowout fight. Instead, we were treated to a couple edited disagreements, showing how their relationship fizzled.

As usual, the person made the most outrageous statements about not tolerating others ended up being the one to grow the most. Theo not only became close friends with two gay people but actually seemed to make a real impact in the life of Nelson, one of the boys working on the mural project. In the long Real World tradition of sheltered youth being exposed to different kinds of people, from Julie of New York (Season 1) to Julie of New Orleans, Theo was the emotional core of the show as he learned tolerance and acceptance.