Running Man Episode 651 Review
Guests: Manny Pacquiao … He provided the location, so he’s more host than guest, but go with it.
My Entertainment Score: 6 out of 10 laughs
I enjoyed watching the members play at the resort home and I enjoyed Manny Pacquiao, particularly for his quick witted sense of humor. But, yet again, this episode lacked games. Perhaps it is because I’m rewatching the early years episodes as they come out, but I’m very much in need of a change in the current format. In the early years, it was clear that the games and themes themselves drew out a competitive spirit in everyone on the show, cast member or guest. These days, the show feels…well, lazy. I still love the members and I still find humor in the show, but, for me, it’s better with the games.
What Happened:
Theme: No Coin, No Gain…Manny’s House Party
Opening/Guest Introductions (start of episode- 49:45)
The members begin by getting the invitation at the hotel and then travel to Manny’s house. I’m including the meeting with Manny and the tour of the house in this section. And holy moly…that house…it's worth watching just to get ideas for a dream home. I’m also including the lunch that everyone shared at Manny’s house.
Race Explanation (49:45- 52:18)
When the members go back to the resort, they will be able to do whatever they want…but they will have to pay for their luxuries with R coins.
Manny’s House Treasure Hunt (52:18- 1:10:38)
50 R coins are hidden around Manny’s house and the members are given 10 minutes to find as many as they can.
Manny was adorable during this game…there was some definite favoritism going on. He also gave them all T-shirts before they left as a souvenir. So sweet.
Travel Back to the Resort - 1:07:53
Resort Time (1:10:38- 1:26:50)
The members arrive at their resort location. They are allowed to enjoy the day as they please, but must stay outside unless they are ‘purchasing’ something or receiving a massage.
Massage - 10 coins
Snacks or Drinks - 5 coins
Smaller things like funny sunglasses - 2 coins
You can imagine how quickly theft became a problem.
The members start making deals with the staff for more coins at one point…mostly trying to jump onto a floating swan in the pool from the edge of the pool.
NOTE: I’m not going to keep track of all the spending and theft that happens. I started and it became SUPER annoying and confusing very quickly.
Final Luck Game (1:26:50- end of episode)
With 7 hours left before they have to head home, the members get to play one final game to decide 4 lucky members that can privately rest in a room. The rest of the members need to keep playing outside. There are 20 cards and all but 3 are duds. Each member can choose a card for free. After that, each draw will cost 5 R Coins. Another round is set up for those who want to pay after the initial round…with only 4 cards.
Preview: Running Tour Project. The members are going to get to design their own trip…but they’ll only have a $1,000 budget to carry it out…unless they can all agree. I’m going to think of this as the Loyal Tour Project for the time being.
!!!Spoilers!!!
R Coins Found at Manny’s House
Seokjin - 12
Jaesuk - 8
Jongkook - 9
Haha - 10
Jihyo - 0
Sechan - 4
Somin - 6
Final Luck Game
Seokjin gets to rest.
Jihyo gets to rest.
Sechan gets to rest.
Jongkook has to pay extra and gets to rest.
