this is the thread where we talk breathlessly about the best TV show on North American television: THE AMAZING RACE!

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Okay, the summer season has officially started. What do we think of our new crop of racers?

― slutsky (slutsky), Friday, 30 May 2003 01:11 (twenty-one years ago) link

I like that there's a pair of clowns; I predict they'll be the bald brothers of this season. We also got a couple of virgins, who I can't quite read yet; a gay married couple who aren't out to the other teams (yet); another pair of frat boy types; the air traffic controllers, who got spirit; two couples who remind me of Fuzzy and the Bitch, last season's winners, and some others I can't recall.

Predictions?

etc?

― slutsky (slutsky), Friday, 30 May 2003 01:13 (twenty-one years ago) link

Can anyone tell me why this isn't the most popular show on TV? Beats those other reality shows, I'll tell you what. I mean, they're racing around the world!

― slutsky (slutsky), Friday, 30 May 2003 01:14 (twenty-one years ago) link

I get secondhand embarassment watching that show. There's a lot of footage of the contestants screaming at unsuspecting people "Where's this!" "How do I get here!", and they don't understand them. Its like when you're overseas and you see another American who think that if they speak really loud the other person will suddenly know English.

― David Beckhouse (David Beckhouse), Friday, 30 May 2003 01:28 (twenty-one years ago) link

Some people in particular are quite horrible about this.

― slutsky (slutsky), Friday, 30 May 2003 01:30 (twenty-one years ago) link

O those wacky ignorant Americans!

― oops (Oops), Friday, 30 May 2003 01:30 (twenty-one years ago) link

hrm

― slutsky (slutsky), Friday, 30 May 2003 01:31 (twenty-one years ago) link

yeah i wonder why it isn;t more popular. i was really into the first season. I think it's a bit harder to get into it because there are so many teams at first and it takes a while to get to know them. Phil is HOOOT though.

― Carey (Carey), Friday, 30 May 2003 01:32 (twenty-one years ago) link

I forgot to mention the NFL wives!

Too bad about the couple that got booted, they seemed way nicer than those model types. But I guess they wouldn't have been able to keep up.

― slutsky (slutsky), Friday, 30 May 2003 06:01 (twenty-one years ago) link

you have been philiminated.

it screens v. late monday nights here in oz. an undoubted classic that rewards co-operation and good sense. a pleasant change from all the fame whores on dirge like the batchelor. still grimace when thinking of flo's victory last season.

― Chris Radford (Chris Radford), Friday, 30 May 2003 06:14 (twenty-one years ago) link

I know, that KILLED me! Though Fuzzy seemed pretty nice. He deserved it. But Flo man, that just wasn't right. I was all for the Bald Bros.

― slutsky (slutsky), Friday, 30 May 2003 06:20 (twenty-one years ago) link

the n.f.l. wives or the models will be the next to go. they are too flakey. although i did enjoy how one of the models took time out to enjoy an espresso at a coffee shop IN THE MIDDLE OF A RACE. i'm rooting for either the clowns or the corrections officer and his punk rock son.

― scott seward, Friday, 30 May 2003 09:54 (twenty-one years ago) link

it's not as good as the Mole, but it's a respectable second.

I think the Clowns could do it. The Virgins will implode, that girl is just wearing her virginity like sixty pound weight around her neck. She won't be able to take the close proximity to the young me on the other teams.
The gay couple seems a little too obsessed with their own gayness, much the same as the virgins are by their virginity. It's not so much that they're gay that will alienate them from the other teams, it's the chip on the prettier one's shoulder about it that will.

― Horace Mann (Horace Mann), Friday, 30 May 2003 14:06 (twenty-one years ago) link

neither of these shows is as good as Monster Garage

― Tracer Hand (tracerhand), Friday, 30 May 2003 14:13 (twenty-one years ago) link

yeah, muscle gay man has serious issues. he's married to a man and wants to exact revenge on people who made him feel bad for being gay and yet he doesn't want the other teams to know that he is gay!!! whatta weirdo. i miss team guido and team cha cha cha already.

― scott seward, Friday, 30 May 2003 14:17 (twenty-one years ago) link

and one of the bald brothers was gay too.

I mean, for this Ken-Doll to make an issue about being gay on this show is just fucking ridiculous.

In other news, I just spilled coffee on my yellow shirt. FUCK. I am never ever ever wearing anything but khaki ever again!

― Horace Mann (Horace Mann), Friday, 30 May 2003 14:24 (twenty-one years ago) link

Scott, you think the NFL wives will go soon? I think they are going to do alright (though it was really foolish to go for the fast forward on the FIRST leg). I can't see the models making it that far, and the air traffic controllers are only good in the air. If they lose their lead, that one guy's knee is going to cause them to lose the race.

By the way, great title for the thread. Definitely THE best reality show out there!

― Jonathan, Friday, 30 May 2003 15:20 (twenty-one years ago) link

i know the girl who won last year

― Yanc3y (ystrickler), Friday, 30 May 2003 15:24 (twenty-one years ago) link

I've got to ask. What's she like in person? She didn't seem like much on the show last year, with her personality and all (rather selfish, bitchy, demanding, and didn't like to put any effort forth, but blamed the other guy for everything). And I'd like to say it was just the editing of the show that made her look bad, but it wasn't.

― Jonathan, Friday, 30 May 2003 15:32 (twenty-one years ago) link

she dated a friend of mine for a long time. i didn't see much of the show, but yr description isn't too far off the mark. she can be very sweet tho.

― Yanc3y (ystrickler), Friday, 30 May 2003 15:44 (twenty-one years ago) link

Watching the butterball lady and her husband taking tumbles any time running was required was quite th' hoot; she totally ass-planted herself running through the airport concourse in Milan, which required a slow re-viewing on TiVo.

― Baked Bean Teeth (Baked Bean Teeth), Friday, 30 May 2003 16:41 (twenty-one years ago) link

Do you know if Flo gave up more than half of the winnings to Zach, since he basically carried her the whole way while she flirted with the twinbots?

― Horace Mann (Horace Mann), Friday, 30 May 2003 16:55 (twenty-one years ago) link

i have no idea. i haven't seen her since the show started. she & my friend split. (and i haven't seen him in ages either)

― Yanc3y (ystrickler), Friday, 30 May 2003 16:57 (twenty-one years ago) link

jonathan- the N.F.L. wives need to shed their pampered suburban instincts and get a little more competitive. It was a bad sign that they were bitching before they had even left L.A.!! That's never a good sign cuz the race is so long and anytime someone loses their shit that early on-like chubby hubby crying cuz he didn't get the hotel room!!-it doesn't bode well for a team. same with the models. i knew that the one was gonna start crying in the snow before they even got there. you gotta be tough, a little loud, and quick on your feet. The air traffic controllers will obviously have the edge as far as airports/air travel and that is a big help, actually. so much of their time is spent in airports, which is probably why some people don't like the show cuz it just reminds them of travel nightmares. I have travelling dreams all the time-i think that's why i like the show. it DOES make me breathless. my wife was eating dinner last night when it was on and she stopped and said "Jesus, this show is making me eat too fast!".

It kinda looked like to me that the chubby, happy couple were a little relieved to be out of it. I don't think you can actually be that happy and in love to win the race. You need someone to goad you on.

― scott seward, Friday, 30 May 2003 17:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

oh yeah, except for the first two, which were won by yuppie frat boys, the best teams always have shitty relationships with each other.

― Horace Mann (Horace Mann), Friday, 30 May 2003 17:04 (twenty-one years ago) link

that's true. the robot lawyers/twins that are so maddening in their efficiency and triathalon-style rigor often do well. It does help to keep a cool head. I still cringe when i think about the sad mother/daughter team stuck in the cab in India. Yikes! I also remember thinking: what is the fucking cameraman thinking who is sitting right fucking next to them!

― scott seward, Friday, 30 May 2003 17:13 (twenty-one years ago) link

Probably something about hot mother/daughter action.

― teeny (teeny), Friday, 30 May 2003 17:16 (twenty-one years ago) link

I certainly miss Team Cha Cha Cha. They were delightful.

And I agree--the NFL wives shouldn't have taken that Fast Forward. Very dumb--and they even came in fourth! Baaaaaad move on their part.

I'm sure the air traffic controllers will have a slight advantage in the airports, but I don't know how they're going to do in the more footrace-oriented parts of the competition.

the corrections officer and his punk rock son.

This is a very funny team. The son is such an archetypal hipster. Remember those two hipster roommates last season? Those guys were great.

― slutsky (slutsky), Friday, 30 May 2003 17:20 (twenty-one years ago) link

Has anyone ever been to one of the Tarcons that Television Without Pity throws at the end of the show and usually the teams ditch the cbs party to attend?

― Carey (Carey), Friday, 30 May 2003 17:28 (twenty-one years ago) link

No, but I've always been heartened that people care enough about the show to do that. At the end of every season I always get afraid that CBS'll cancel it.

Perhaps this summer will finally be the show's triumphant breakthrough to the American public.

― slutsky (slutsky), Friday, 30 May 2003 17:30 (twenty-one years ago) link

i still think one of the greatest elements of that show is when a team thinks they have it made in the shade and are so far ahead and then they just end up waiting till 8 in the morning for something to open up. the looks on their faces as team after team starts showing up to wait with them is always priceless. Especially when they try to pretend like it's no big deal.

― scott seward, Friday, 30 May 2003 17:47 (twenty-one years ago) link

Yeah, I think it's smart that teams can't get too far ahead of the others. Keeps the drama/unpredictability up.

― slutsky (slutsky), Friday, 30 May 2003 17:59 (twenty-one years ago) link

I agree with you on the fact that it's good that teams can't get too far ahead, but there were times last season when Mr. Vietnam and his punching bag wife (well, verbally, at least) were behind, and I was praying that they would finally get knocked off, but then some challenge or whatever would allow all teams to catch up. It's very frustrating when the team you hate is in last place, and then catches up.
Oh, and Scott, I agree with you that the NFL wives shouldn't have been so bitchy early on, but I don't think that normally hurts a team as much as an early fast forward. I still hope they last a few weeks, just because I think they could be interesting.

― Jonathan, Friday, 30 May 2003 18:19 (twenty-one years ago) link

Yeah, it can be frustrating.

(I was hoping Mr. Vietnam would have some traumatic "in country" flashbacks, whirling helicopter blades and all--but I actually liked him better when he was there)

― slutsky (slutsky), Friday, 30 May 2003 18:25 (twenty-one years ago) link

(Really?! I didn't. I thought he was really cocky, kind of giving the whole, wow, these people can be nice. Hmmm.. don't regret blowing the shit out of them, but nice to see they learned how to respect us Americans. I thought he was a pig.
And the way he treated his wife was unbearable.)

― Jonathan, Friday, 30 May 2003 18:28 (twenty-one years ago) link

He was really horrible to be sure. But he seemed a little calmer and more introspective in Vietnam. Maybe it's just me.

(BUT I DID HATE THE FUCKER!)

(though he was pretty fucking good at playing the game I though)

― slutsky (slutsky), Friday, 30 May 2003 18:32 (twenty-one years ago) link

(thought)

― slutsky (slutsky), Friday, 30 May 2003 18:33 (twenty-one years ago) link

flo was even worse than the fascist vet

― Fritz Wollner (Fritz), Friday, 30 May 2003 19:11 (twenty-one years ago) link

(i love this show too - missed the first one though... already hate the NFL wives sight unseen)

― Fritz Wollner (Fritz), Friday, 30 May 2003 19:13 (twenty-one years ago) link

they're not that bad--I think the other players were a bit rough on them--and when they got the cop to lead them to the airport it was a bit of a triumph

― slutsky (slutsky), Friday, 30 May 2003 19:15 (twenty-one years ago) link

Does anybody know if cab drivers, hotel/airport employees, local authorities, etc. are briefed by TAR staff? The show always seems a little closed-circuit in the paths the players take and the way they always have such useful interactions with third parties (which probably helps keep things organized and entertaining, sure).

― gazuga (gazuga), Saturday, 31 May 2003 03:42 (twenty-one years ago) link

I've always wondered about the logistics--especially the camera operators, who they edit around really really well.

― s1utsky (slutsky), Saturday, 31 May 2003 05:18 (twenty-one years ago) link

so anyway, venice was nice and all and the eyes wide shut thing was an inspired touch. can't say that i even remember the team that got kicked off though. also, if the n.f.l. wives make it one more week i just might start rooting for them. But only if they can stop talking about how people think they are pampered cuz of their life of luxury. i would believe them about the life of luxury if it weren't for the fact that i have seen way too many episodes of mtv's cribs. sports star's homes are invariably half-empty McMansions with a big fishtank and 4 S.U.V.'s in the driveway. not MY idea of luxury, but you know, whatever.

― scott seward, Friday, 6 June 2003 10:26 (twenty years ago) link

I thought this thread was going to be about white supremacists.

― N. (nickdastoor), Friday, 6 June 2003 10:33 (twenty years ago) link

harf

Yeah, I didn't think this was the best episode--not enough locations really. That snow-rafting thing looked fun as hell, but it wasn't much of a challenge. And I was somewhat confused during all the train station whatnot.

But yeah, the eyes wide shut business was kind of amusing. Looked kind of rough for that one NFL wife who was in there forever. I actually kind of like them. (and good for the air-traffic controllers for using the fast-forward--that was a smart move)

― s1utsky (slutsky), Friday, 6 June 2003 16:41 (twenty years ago) link

oh shit, how much better was this week's episode than last? the confrontation over the carriages, the asthma attack--THE AMAZING RACE IS BACK!!!

― s1utsky (slutsky), Friday, 13 June 2003 00:41 (twenty years ago) link

Also it's apparently doing pretty well in the ratings, finally, which is good news for everyone.

― s1utsky (slutsky), Friday, 13 June 2003 00:42 (twenty years ago) link

yeah, there was a lot going on! and it's official- I'm rooting for the n.f.l. wives as much as i'm rooting for anyone else. i even feel bad now for the one model who has to do everything. boy, did she pick the wrong friend to go with.the ending was good too. i didn't really like that one team, but getting the wrong train tickets...that was a nightmare.

― scott seward, Friday, 13 June 2003 15:58 (twenty years ago) link

Yeah, that other model is just horrible. makes me gnash my teeth.

― s1utsky (slutsky), Friday, 13 June 2003 16:01 (twenty years ago) link

it's like a bad dream where the one is doing everything she can and she has this whining crybaby chained to her across the world!

― scott seward, Friday, 13 June 2003 16:35 (twenty years ago) link

It's Fuzzy and the Bitch all over again, man.

― s1utsky (slutsky), Friday, 13 June 2003 17:12 (twenty years ago) link

I've watched a few eps and have yet to have TAR's hooks sink into me. What do you find so entertaining about this? (ps I'm a medium-core Survivor guy.)

― Leee (Leee), Friday, 13 June 2003 17:16 (twenty years ago) link

OK, so I watched this last night also and marveled at just how asinine everyone was.

I'm rooting for the air traffic controllers.

― Chris Barrus (Chris Barrus), Friday, 13 June 2003 18:40 (twenty years ago) link

What do you find so entertaining about this?

About a race around the world?

― s1utsky (slutsky), Friday, 13 June 2003 18:44 (twenty years ago) link

Unless it's done in 80 days, I'm not wowed.

― Leee (Leee), Sunday, 15 June 2003 04:17 (twenty years ago) link

It's done in 30 days! Even more exciting!

― s1utsky (slutsky), Sunday, 15 June 2003 04:47 (twenty years ago) link

three weeks pass...

Revive!

It took a while, but I'm thoroughly hooked. I'm actually sad to see T&A lose -- what better entertainment than two blondes bickering pointlessly?

― Leee (Leee), Friday, 11 July 2003 19:56 (twenty years ago) link

Yeah. And one of them (the stoic-seeming one) I really liked.

I fucking hate the "engaged couple." they are so evil. all that mole stuff, fuck.

But you gotta have a team you love to hate.

― s1utsky (slutsky), Friday, 11 July 2003 20:24 (twenty years ago) link

The wife (or fiancee to be precise) I ~~like~~ don't hate, maybe it's just because she's a redhead, but her man is a complete jerkoff. While I did unfortunately laff, when he goosed her on the train he totally was out of bounds, a point that he avoided confronting with his slimy laff.

― Leee (Leee), Friday, 11 July 2003 20:32 (twenty years ago) link

They're both slimeballs. At least that's how I see it--smug and mean.

― s1utsky (slutsky), Friday, 11 July 2003 21:13 (twenty years ago) link

Oh well.

Go clowns!

― Leee (Leee), Friday, 11 July 2003 21:21 (twenty years ago) link

Yeah, they seem pretty good-hearted.

― s1utsky (slutsky), Friday, 11 July 2003 21:24 (twenty years ago) link

two months pass...

So the show won the best Reality TV award at the Emmys! maybe we'll get another season!

CONGRATULATIONS AMAZING RACE! YOU TRULY ARE "AMAZING"!

― s1utsky (slutsky), Monday, 22 September 2003 02:18 (twenty years ago) link

hear hear! this show is brilliant. been hooked for three years now. so glad they are showing it on oz tv!

― too much for my mirror (too much for my mirror), Monday, 22 September 2003 13:24 (twenty years ago) link

still, not as good as the Mole. Which can only be properly hosted by Anderson Cooper, the man with two last names.

― Horace Mann (Horace Mann), Monday, 22 September 2003 13:42 (twenty years ago) link

OK! Applications are being accepted for next season. WHO WANNA BE MY PARTNER AND WIN A MILLION BUCKS!?!?!

― phil-two (phil-two), Monday, 22 September 2003 13:45 (twenty years ago) link

Are Canadians allowed?

― Horace Mann (Horace Mann), Monday, 22 September 2003 13:45 (twenty years ago) link

reading upthread, I noticed that after the clowns were ousted, nobody much cared, huh?

― Horace Mann (Horace Mann), Monday, 22 September 2003 14:01 (twenty years ago) link

No Canadians, sorry.

― phil-two (phil-two), Monday, 22 September 2003 14:04 (twenty years ago) link

I liked the clowns! They had good hearts.

― s1utsky (slutsky), Monday, 22 September 2003 14:11 (twenty years ago) link

OK I just scrolled up and realized I said the exact same thing about them two months ago.

― s1utsky (slutsky), Monday, 22 September 2003 14:11 (twenty years ago) link

I smell a statscock whore...

― phil-two (phil-two), Monday, 22 September 2003 14:14 (twenty years ago) link

Put that as your occupation on the application form. That way when you're onscreen it'll say "Statscock Whore" under your name.

― s1utsky (slutsky), Monday, 22 September 2003 14:22 (twenty years ago) link

Phil-Two
Statscock Whore, Delaware

― Horace Mann (Horace Mann), Monday, 22 September 2003 14:31 (twenty years ago) link

PS, I didn't mean that nobody cared about the clowns, just the opposite. After they left, there wasn't much to cheer for.

― Horace Mann (Horace Mann), Monday, 22 September 2003 14:34 (twenty years ago) link

Delaware? :(

― phil-two (phil-two), Monday, 22 September 2003 14:35 (twenty years ago) link

I don't know where you're from (I just can't keep track), but Delaware seems to fit nice beside Statscock Whore.

― Horace Mann (Horace Mann), Monday, 22 September 2003 14:58 (twenty years ago) link

Phil, me and you, we'll be the Asian Odd Couple.

― Leee (Leee), Monday, 22 September 2003 19:31 (twenty years ago) link

If you wear coordinated glitter shirts, I'll cheer for you!

― Horace Mann (Horace Mann), Monday, 22 September 2003 19:33 (twenty years ago) link

I'm going to practice balancing things on my nose!

― Leee (Leee), Monday, 22 September 2003 19:40 (twenty years ago) link

Hey I'm pretty good. So far, I can balance a glitter shirt.

― Leee (Leee), Monday, 22 September 2003 19:46 (twenty years ago) link

ten months pass...

I know I'm probably alone here, but it's still the best and i'm still watching. 3 shows in South America! That's a record, i think. Caviar, a dwarf, Christian models. What's not to like? No gay couple though!

― scott seward (scott seward), Friday, 30 July 2004 12:13 (nineteen years ago) link

im watching. i hate the dwarf.

― Velveteen Bingo (Chris V), Friday, 30 July 2004 12:16 (nineteen years ago) link

Emergencia! Need doctor-o!

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Friday, 30 July 2004 12:17 (nineteen years ago) link

Now they have adopted a russian accent. I was hoping one of the ruski's would have fired a 99 mph slapshot at her gullet.

― Velveteen Bingo (Chris V), Friday, 30 July 2004 12:19 (nineteen years ago) link

She brought it on herself. She went out of her way to say on the first show that she was gonna disprove stereotypes about little people and that they could do anything and then proceeded to play the helpless little person card over and over again. She's shameless!

― scott seward (scott seward), Friday, 30 July 2004 12:20 (nineteen years ago) link

and her fuxxoring friend mirna, ugh. she reminds me of my friends wife. end-o

― Velveteen Bingo (Chris V), Friday, 30 July 2004 12:20 (nineteen years ago) link

I agree with all of the comments made so far. I hate the dwarf too, but think that Mirna is far more useless than she is. And incredibly annoying.
I also hate how Brandon seems to throw his sexism on God's lap, as if God if forcing him to ignore his girlfriend. And like Scott, I was sad to see the lack of gay couple on this series as well.

― Jonathan (Jonathan), Friday, 30 July 2004 13:11 (nineteen years ago) link

No clowns, either. :(
And Major Dad and Hot Daughter have alrady been eliminated. :( :(

― The Dreaded Rear Admiral (Leee), Friday, 30 July 2004 20:03 (nineteen years ago) link

Cool twist!

Anyone else indie-crushing on the Twins?

― The Dreaded Rear Admiral (Leee), Wednesday, 4 August 2004 04:58 (nineteen years ago) link

Brandon is also completely useless.

― The Dreaded Rear Admiral (Leee), Wednesday, 4 August 2004 05:02 (nineteen years ago) link

Anyone else indie-crushing on the Twins?
If you're into really annoying and bitchy women, then I could see liking them. But I just think they've been nasty, annoying and kinda stupid from the beginning.

― Jonathan (Jonathan), Thursday, 5 August 2004 16:50 (nineteen years ago) link

Charla and Mirna are COMEDY GOLD.

― VengaDan Perry (Dan Perry), Thursday, 5 August 2004 17:14 (nineteen years ago) link

The logic of shouting "Bellissimo!" to people in Russia still escapes me.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Thursday, 5 August 2004 17:28 (nineteen years ago) link

"MUY RAPIDO, POR FAVOR! RAPIDO, PLEASE!"

― St. Nicholas (Nick A.), Thursday, 5 August 2004 17:29 (nineteen years ago) link

Mirna has made me cry with laughter in every episode broadcast.

"Charla, this 150 pound slab of meat is HEAVY! Can you put it on your head?"

"An eating contest! Charla, you do it."

"Did someone just call me a bitch?"

Colin is also fantastically funny in how incredibly mean he is towards Christie.

― VengaDan Perry (Dan Perry), Thursday, 5 August 2004 17:31 (nineteen years ago) link

I think Colin and Mirna are going to have a major throw-down in the next episode, should be entertaining.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Thursday, 5 August 2004 17:32 (nineteen years ago) link

"JUST EAT THE DAMN CAVIAR OR WE'RE GOING TO LOSE THE RACE!!!!"
"Look, just stop talking; you get very tense when you're stressed and it makes people uncomfortable."

― VengaDan Perry (Dan Perry), Thursday, 5 August 2004 17:34 (nineteen years ago) link

"The logic of shouting "Bellissimo!" to people in Russia still escapes me."

Hahahaha!! That was a hilarious moment. It was as close as she could get to Russian, I guess.

― scott seward (scott seward), Thursday, 5 August 2004 17:36 (nineteen years ago) link

RUN FASTER, CHARLA!!!!

― scott seward (scott seward), Thursday, 5 August 2004 17:37 (nineteen years ago) link

I'm pretty sure she's running as fast as she can.

― scott seward (scott seward), Thursday, 5 August 2004 17:37 (nineteen years ago) link

Especially since she's invariably carrying both backpacks and towing a tractor trailer.

― VengaDan Perry (Dan Perry), Thursday, 5 August 2004 17:38 (nineteen years ago) link

Ha Ha!!

― scott seward (scott seward), Thursday, 5 August 2004 17:39 (nineteen years ago) link

It's kinda like last year when that one model had to literally carry the other model around the world on her back. It was excruciating.

― scott seward (scott seward), Thursday, 5 August 2004 17:40 (nineteen years ago) link

Was anyone else disturbed by how Christie, Nickie and KAMIKARLI reacted to the caviar challenge? Since when does eating a large amount of food put you into an "i'm so cold" trauma coma?

― VengaDan Perry (Dan Perry), Thursday, 5 August 2004 17:45 (nineteen years ago) link

I heart Mirna and Schmirna.

― morris pavilion (samjeff), Thursday, 5 August 2004 17:47 (nineteen years ago) link

The jet-lag of being on a plane for 20 hours plus the high fat and sodium content could make somebody sick -- it worked out to 2+ pounds of caviar.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Thursday, 5 August 2004 17:48 (nineteen years ago) link

I liked how whichever of the twins took that task started out eating the caviar with the crackers (kind of like how they both decided to swim the episode before that, when no swimming was needed).

― morris pavilion (samjeff), Thursday, 5 August 2004 17:50 (nineteen years ago) link

But the crackers make it less disgusting!

― Huck, Thursday, 5 August 2004 17:51 (nineteen years ago) link

Those two dudes were wimpy about the caviar though. They made their girlfriends do it and then they were less than helpful. To say the least. I hate goldilocks and the other guy.

― scott seward (scott seward), Thursday, 5 August 2004 17:53 (nineteen years ago) link

Blondefro is such a wimp -- he looked like he was going to cry when his girlfriend wanted him to do the challenge where he had to go into the tomb.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Thursday, 5 August 2004 17:57 (nineteen years ago) link

I could understand wanting to throw up, but I really didn't understand Nicole's reaction. She was reacting like she'd eaten strychnine.

Another classic moment: Charla spitting half-chewed chocolates all over the tray in the chocolate factory, making an already disgusting task that extra bit more revolting.

― VengaDan Perry (Dan Perry), Thursday, 5 August 2004 17:59 (nineteen years ago) link

(I guess the moral of the story is: DON'T EAT A FUCKLOAD OF CAVIAR BECAUSE YOU WILL DIE)

― VengaDan Perry (Dan Perry), Thursday, 5 August 2004 18:00 (nineteen years ago) link

I wanna try that caviar, just to gauge the likelihood of me getting through two pounds. (Is that a portion that the restaurant would actually serve, or would it be a challenging amount even to your average Russian caviar fan?)

― morris pavilion (samjeff), Thursday, 5 August 2004 18:03 (nineteen years ago) link

The caviar thing is like when you challenge one of your buddies to eat a boxful of Krispy Kremes in 20 minutes and he passes out when he's done.

I liked how after the caviar challenge when the Twins came in, the one who didn't eat was all, "WHOO HOO!" jumping up and down, but the one who ate was all, "ugh."

― Jimmy Carter, History's Greatest Monster (Leee), Thursday, 5 August 2004 19:37 (nineteen years ago) link

Anyway, I think they're cute, not likeable.

― Jimmy Carter, History's Greatest Monster (Leee), Thursday, 5 August 2004 19:38 (nineteen years ago) link

It was funny how, in the procession of teams reaching the finish line, whichever of the two didn't eat the caviar was beaming and clapping, while their partner looked ashen and unhappy.

My most-hated team is those two asshats from Brooklyn. "This place if full of dumb foreigners!," etc.

― morris pavilion (samjeff), Thursday, 5 August 2004 19:46 (nineteen years ago) link

They've had better dumbo twins. That one Brooklyn dude really does look hobbled.

I don't know if i've already said this, but The Amazing Race has consistantly good casting. They are excellent at finding entertaining squabbling couples and "types" that are highly entertaining.

― scott seward (scott seward), Thursday, 5 August 2004 20:37 (nineteen years ago) link

Watched this for this first time in a few weeks last night. What a great show.

― na (Nick A.), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 16:56 (nineteen years ago) link

I think that this season is the worst casting so far, but it's still a great show.
I love (as in love to hate) the two young couples. Esp. the self-described "intense guy". What a cock.

― Huck, Wednesday, 11 August 2004 16:59 (nineteen years ago) link

Last nite was a good one. Amazing Race history was made!

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 16:59 (nineteen years ago) link

It was really speedy last nite too. I mean, most of the episodes are speedy, but they were really moving.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 17:01 (nineteen years ago) link

Despite the brothers being cocks, I did feel bad for the one with the knee problems. It was amusing watching everyone else running around like freaks and then them crawling along patiently. I really want Mirna and Charla to lose sometime soon.
"MIIIIIRRRNNNNAAAA!"
"CCHHAAAAARRRRLLAA!"

― na (Nick A.), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 17:02 (nineteen years ago) link

Are you kidding???? I want Mirna and Charla to win because I want to see all the other teams cry!

(Although I wouldn't mind if Chip and Kim won.)

― VengaDan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 17:04 (nineteen years ago) link

I liked this snippet over on Television Without Pity:

"Even goats don't like Mirna, and they eat cans."

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 17:06 (nineteen years ago) link

Is "scarab" such an unknown word? I was surprised so many of them didn't know what it was. I loved the guy looking for a sword - he probably confused it with "scabbard".

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 17:08 (nineteen years ago) link

Chip & Kim and the bible models are the only vaguely likeable teams. However, they are unfortunately also dimbulbs.

YES. NO ONE KNEW WHAT A SCARAB WAS WTF!!!

― na (Nick A.), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 17:08 (nineteen years ago) link

I'm rooting for Chip & Kim, but they lack that ruthlessness that might come in handy when things get more desperate. Not that it wasn't nice to see them help other teams in Egypt, but...

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 17:09 (nineteen years ago) link

Was last night the first time Kim spoke?

― Huck, Wednesday, 11 August 2004 17:11 (nineteen years ago) link

I was shocked by that too! It's not like scarabs are completely obscure or something -- even if they'd only seen The Mummy they should have known what it was.

x-post

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 17:14 (nineteen years ago) link

TWOP is my enemy.

― Mr. Tony Plow (Leee), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 19:04 (nineteen years ago) link

Spousal/significant other-al abuse has never been more entertaining.

― Mr. Tony Plow (Leee), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 19:05 (nineteen years ago) link

dammit, I missed last night. I didn't think that creepy Bizarro Doug Sahm-looking dude and his g/f were gonna come out w/ a commanding seven-hour lead, WTF

― Morley Timmons (Donna Brown), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 20:11 (nineteen years ago) link

They still came in first, but they aren't as far ahead now, like maybe an hour ahead or less.

― na (Nick A.), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 20:12 (nineteen years ago) link

phew

― Morley Timmons (Donna Brown), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 20:15 (nineteen years ago) link

I love the great equalizers on AR that wipe out leads, like flight times and opening times. I wanted to see that couple have to climb down into a tomb at midnight - I thought some mummies might be walking around in there - but noooo they had to wait til morning.

I couldn't help but laugh and cringe at schmirna saying "this is fun for me!" running down into the tombs. Maybe she's really a troll, not a little person.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 20:47 (nineteen years ago) link

She was recalling happier times down in the mines of Moria.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 21:10 (nineteen years ago) link

HAUL ASS!

― Sarah McLusky (coco), Friday, 13 August 2004 19:39 (nineteen years ago) link

Riddle me this: how are the villains in TAR constructed? Are they of the Hatchian variety, who use deft and machiavellian manipulation and assorted smoke & mirrors to gain advantage, or is it more of a garden variety back-stabby motion combined with general jerkhole-isms who, by chance or by dance, end up in or near the lead?

― Mr. Tony Plow (Leee), Friday, 13 August 2004 20:11 (nineteen years ago) link

The latter. But most of the time the teams aren't truly fucked by other teams, but just by their own poor skills or bad luck. Most of the between-team conflict is just bitchiness.

― na (Nick A.), Friday, 13 August 2004 20:24 (nineteen years ago) link

Godspeed, Charla and Mirna. We shall never forget you. :(

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 02:06 (nineteen years ago) link

No, but really. They helped make the show this year. The first sequence in the airport tonight was priceless!

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 02:07 (nineteen years ago) link

OK, I gave in after reading the updates on The Practical Nomad I'm hooked again and am currently Torrenting the files.

― Elvis Telecom (Chris Barrus), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 06:05 (nineteen years ago) link

COLIN GOT SERVED - a nasty ostrich egg, that is.
Despite the fact that Colin & Christie still came in second, it was awesome to see happy-go-lucky Chip (the self-proclaimed "Michael Jordan of eating") breeze his way through the egg-eating to beat miserable, obnoxious, vomit-spewing Colin. What a cock that guy is.
Riddle me this: why did Mirna/Charla and the Bowling Moms STAY in the Gulf Air office after buying their tickets that would have gotten them there faster? Wouldn't this have clued the other teams into what their plan was?

― eat fudge banana swirl (Nick A.), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 13:38 (nineteen years ago) link

I think they were still in the process of booking the tickets when the other teams spotted them, but I could be wrong.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 13:55 (nineteen years ago) link

"Look, it's a symbol of God's Promise!"

― Huck, Wednesday, 18 August 2004 13:57 (nineteen years ago) link

I was wondering how long Chip and his wife would stay and eat watermelon at the chair place after delivering the chairs. Yeah, yeah, Mother Africa and all but you're in a race!

― nickn (nickn), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 19:41 (nineteen years ago) link

They're still in the lead, though! It was kind of nice to see a couple of racers who looked like they were having the time of their life and genuinely appreciated all of the places they are seeing along the way.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 19:51 (nineteen years ago) link

And what the fuck was up with Church-Fro boy and the $100 bus ride? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Even Mirna and Charla got on for $3!

― Huck, Wednesday, 18 August 2004 19:53 (nineteen years ago) link

There was something really creepy about watching americans acting all grossed out about having too much to eat in front of a crowd of african children.

― Fritz Wollner (Fritz), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 20:03 (nineteen years ago) link

That did seem in poor taste.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 20:05 (nineteen years ago) link

"Look, a symbol of God's Promise!"

― Huck, Wednesday, 18 August 2004 20:07 (nineteen years ago) link

Godspeed, Charla and Mirna. We shall never forget you. :(

Nuts, I knew I shouldn't have peeked in here before watching this week's episode.

I'm in mourning!

― morris pavilion (samjeff), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 20:16 (nineteen years ago) link

it's a shame they came up short

― Fritz Wollner (Fritz), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 20:17 (nineteen years ago) link

It even made Phil cry! Though those may have been tears of relief, since Mirna won't be around to grab and molest him anymore.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 20:18 (nineteen years ago) link

i'm gonna miss that crazy wtf?-accent of hers around the world. "vee need to go veddy fast, salut!"

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 20:38 (nineteen years ago) link

I think she may have even said Bellissimo again last night.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 20:42 (nineteen years ago) link

They were really my favorite reality show contestants evah.

― morris pavilion (samjeff), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 20:53 (nineteen years ago) link

I usually try and suspend disbelief when i watch these shows. i don't really want to think too hard about the logistics and editing cuz where's the fun in that? I mean, how DO they get cameramen on all these last-minute flights with 2 seats left? Do they buy up all the seats except for two? But anyway, they REALLY made it look like that bus that ran out of gas was left in the dust and yet they end up ahead of Mirna's bus. Veeeeerrrrryyy tricky.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 21:10 (nineteen years ago) link

Mirna and Charla's bus had a lot more people on it though, so it may have had to make a lot more stops than the one that ran out of gas.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 21:15 (nineteen years ago) link

ah, that makes sense. i didn't even think of that! thanks for putting my mind at ease, Leon.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 21:35 (nineteen years ago) link

Good commentary on the episodes (from a cheap traveller perspective) on http://hasbrouck.org/blog/

― Elvis Telecom (Chris Barrus), Wednesday, 18 August 2004 22:48 (nineteen years ago) link

Reposting a hilarity from the TWP message forum:

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Unintentionally funny caption for one of the photos in the episode slideshow at the official TAR5 site at CBS.com:

Mirna & Charla get a clue

You can read it with lots of different combinations of punctuation and emphasis, and it's all so true. My fave? Imperative sentence, with a comma after "Charla."
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― Elvis Telecom (Chris Barrus), Sunday, 22 August 2004 08:57 (nineteen years ago) link

Oh, man! I'm so angry at that cockfarmer Colin who didn't want to pay for the taxi. And now he's in first place. I would like to punch him.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 02:38 (nineteen years ago) link

I wanted a camel to fall over and crush him.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 02:46 (nineteen years ago) link

And then to have his girlfriend apologize! He should have gone to jail. That taxi driver should have been compensated extra for the time he had to spend getting the police and waiting. It was this gross arrogance -- "This will take 5 minutes" -- like because he's a white American they'll all just let him dictate prices. Uggh.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 02:48 (nineteen years ago) link

I took great pleasure in seeing the hassle he went through and wished he was actually incarcerated. Christie needs to dump him fast.

TAR should reword its "the last time will/may be eliminated" cos it absolutely drained whatever drama there was to be had.

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 05:03 (nineteen years ago) link

But they're going to win, aren't they?

Did anyone else enjoy Chip's idea of karma? In that he wouldn't have been put into a situation whose extrication required good karma if he hadn't been giving $20 tips?

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 05:15 (nineteen years ago) link

chip's logic was a little hard to figure. "if i give a cabdriver in one country extra money, then a cabdriver in another country will have to let me ride for free!" I think I have that right. Cab karma is weird. (chip's karma ran over your dogma mister dubai cabdriver and you are shit out of luck!)

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 09:04 (nineteen years ago) link

And Colin....what do you say about someone like Colin? He's everything you could possibly hate about a person all in one person! He's so pissed-off and angry that his face has actually frozen into some gruesome mask of unpleasantness. But, you know, he DOES make a great villain to root against.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 09:10 (nineteen years ago) link

I'm not sure if I heard right .. but when everyone else got to the cabs in Dubai, they said they all paid $9.. (except Brandon, who paid $20 ..) But when Colin got out of his cab, he said "34? Oh, 44?" Was that his cab fare, or something else? (wishing it was his cab fare because he's such an asshole...)

― dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 12:25 (nineteen years ago) link

Didn't you just cringe when Colin said, "Send the policeman in, send in your president. I don't care. I won't pay." He has no respect! And his girlfriend is such a pushover. She just keeps apologizing. Ay ay ay.

― Sarah McLusky (coco), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 13:01 (nineteen years ago) link

AND he said "Hakuna matata!" HAKUNA MATATA, PEOPLE! Colin is the living embodiment of cock.

I am rooting for Chip & Kim, but I don't doubt that they will eventually lose.

― n.a. (Nick A.), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 13:13 (nineteen years ago) link

Nothing more to add, except that if the TV cameras hadn't been there, Colin would be vulture meat.

― Huck, Wednesday, 25 August 2004 13:33 (nineteen years ago) link

Yeah, I have a feeling he would have the mother of all beat-downs if the cameras weren't around. It's a pity he escaped unscathed.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 13:41 (nineteen years ago) link

I hope his girlfriend gets some serious self-esteem counseling. Colin's all "I want her to support me whether I'm right or wrong. This isn't the kind of relationship I want."
She's this close to showing her backbone, and then she caves. I felt so bad for her. Girl needs to step out on her own.

― Huck, Wednesday, 25 August 2004 13:46 (nineteen years ago) link

I am pretty curious about how the camera and behind the scenes folk keep up. They must have a hellicopter or something for the taxi chase scenes?? And maybe each team has one camera person assigned to them?

― Sarah McLusky (coco), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 13:49 (nineteen years ago) link

When they were running to the Aeroclub to do the skydiving, I think the trailing team's camera dude caught the leading team's sound guy giving up the chase. I'm not sure, but there was a white dude running behind them and then he wasn't.

― Huck, Wednesday, 25 August 2004 13:52 (nineteen years ago) link

When they were in South America, at some point, they were getting into taxis, and I think I saw this white guy in a business suit with a briefcase standing right near Chip & Kim. Or I was hallucinating.

― n.a. (Nick A.), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 13:55 (nineteen years ago) link

You think they're CIA?

― Huck, Wednesday, 25 August 2004 14:02 (nineteen years ago) link

That's what my neighbor's dog told me.

― n.a. (Nick A.), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 14:07 (nineteen years ago) link

They should do a behind the scenes at the end, showing the crew making fun of the contestants.

― Sarah McLusky (coco), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 14:20 (nineteen years ago) link

You know the crew has a hate-on for Colin, why else would they have shown that utterly loathsome shot of him in the elevator demanding a kiss from his g/f?

― Huck, Wednesday, 25 August 2004 14:21 (nineteen years ago) link

I think it would be funny if the twins somehow bumble their way to victory - kind of like how the autistic guy emerged at the end of "The Cube."

― morris pavilion (samjeff), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 14:54 (nineteen years ago) link

My prediction for who will be eliminated in what order:
Next: Bowling Moms
Then: Twins
Then: Chip & Kim
Then: Bible models
Winners: Living embodiment of cock, and the no-self-confidence sea slug that is his girlfriend.

― n.a. (Nick A.), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 14:56 (nineteen years ago) link

Give me a kiss, Nick. Now, dammit!

― Huck, Wednesday, 25 August 2004 14:57 (nineteen years ago) link

OH MY GOD I HATE HIM SO MUCH.

― n.a. (Nick A.), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 15:01 (nineteen years ago) link

"Why are you making this so difficult?" Colin asked his girlfriend as he was trying to stiff a cabbie and insult the local police.

― Huck, Wednesday, 25 August 2004 15:02 (nineteen years ago) link

I seriously couldn't watch some of that shit, it was so nerve-wracking. I had to get up and walk into the other room for a minute.

― n.a. (Nick A.), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 15:04 (nineteen years ago) link

I'd do him.

Ha ha. j/k

― Sarah McLusky (coco), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 15:05 (nineteen years ago) link

http://wwwimage.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race5/images/teams/colin/passport.jpg

― Huck, Wednesday, 25 August 2004 15:08 (nineteen years ago) link

Colin & Christie met in a class at the University of Texas in Austin and have been
dating for over a year. Both now live in Corpus Christi, Texas. When Colin saw Christie
give a presentation in their communications class, he knew that she was the one for him.
It took eight months of being friends before he finally got her to go out on a date with
him. Colin claims that he will ask Christie to marry him if they can get through the
Race together.

Christie is the 1996 Miss Teen USA winner, the first and only one from Texas. However,
she considers her biggest accomplishment in life to be working to pay her entire way
through college and graduating with honors. She describes herself and her teammate as
"very competitive, extremely aggressive with strong personalities." Although Christie
says that she is always late, she is also a perfectionist who hates losing.

Colin is the owner of a cell phone store. Among the accomplishments he is most proud
of is getting Christie to fall in love with him, which he claims is better than being the
top first-year dealer for a book publishing company in the United States. He also agrees
that he and Christie are both very aggressive and “very outspoken and in-your-face.”
However, he is a very open person who will talk to anyone, while Christie is extremely
private.

Colin & Christie are excited about competing in THE AMAZING RACE 5 because they
will be able to travel the world and participate in this kind of competition. Christie adds,
"Another reason for doing this Race is that it is a test to see if we are marriage potential.
I know we can win, and if we do, we're getting married right after the show."

― Huck, Wednesday, 25 August 2004 15:10 (nineteen years ago) link

CELL PHONE STORE OWNER & PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REP
I guess they deserve each other.

― n.a. (Nick A.), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 15:13 (nineteen years ago) link

How romantic!!! ha ha

― Sarah McLusky (coco), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 15:23 (nineteen years ago) link

"Good thing I have off-roading experience!"

"A GPS navigation system - I know how to use this, no problem!"

― morris pavilion (samjeff), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 15:26 (nineteen years ago) link

i hope he gets ostricitis of the testicles.

― Velveteen Bingo (Chris V), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 15:33 (nineteen years ago) link

I hope an emu bites him in the nuts.

― Huck, Wednesday, 25 August 2004 15:40 (nineteen years ago) link

$100 isn't even a bad deal for a two-hour cab ride, "donut" on the front wheel or no.

― morris pavilion (samjeff), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 15:43 (nineteen years ago) link

If he hadn't been goading him to go "faster, faster" the donut mighta held. Also, remember that the first cabbie Chip & Kim talked to wanted $150.

― Huck, Wednesday, 25 August 2004 15:45 (nineteen years ago) link

"Our tire had a flat...give us your spare." Yeah, Colin amped up the cockfarmitude pretty high during that scene, and then knocked it out of the park during that pointless standoff with the cabbie. 'Til this episode, they were my favorite team along with Chip and Kim.

Btw, no one commented on the funniest scene of all-time a few weeks back, when Charla was desperately trying to keep the goats on the boat. Her tapdancing back and forth along the bow with her arms outstretched = comedy gold.

― Baked Bean Teeth (Baked Bean Teeth), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 15:46 (nineteen years ago) link

they way colin threw the money at those people, oy vey. You. Must. Die. Now.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 15:48 (nineteen years ago) link

xpost
Christian girlfriend and Colin should get together and then they really wouldn't let anybody overcharge them for anything.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 15:48 (nineteen years ago) link

I can't tell the difference between Christian Girlfriend and Colin's Girlfriend. I guess white people just all look the same to me.

― Huck, Wednesday, 25 August 2004 15:50 (nineteen years ago) link

I worry about Christian boyfriend every time he tries to read a clue out loud. You can almost see a thin column of smoke rise from his head ("Take a plane to... Dubay").

Though I did like his nonchalant "Bye, baby" as he dove out of the plane. If I were skydiving, and called my girlfriend "baby," I'd hope to play it that cool.

― morris pavilion (samjeff), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 15:53 (nineteen years ago) link

I can't tell the difference between Christian Girlfriend and Colin's Girlfriend.

Totally.

― Sarah McLusky (coco), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 17:38 (nineteen years ago) link

http://wwwimage.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race5/images/teams/brandon/passport.jpg

Brandon & Nicole met just over a year ago at a Bridal Extravaganza in Houston, Texas.
As reigning Miss Texas, she was there to model a new bridal gown, while Brandon was
there as her escort on the runway. Right after the bridal show ended, Brandon got her
telephone number, and they've been dating ever since. Both consider themselves very
religious and spiritual people and describe their relationship as God-centered.

Brandon, a Texas A&M alum, is now a model and has lived in various big cities,
including New York, Miami and Houston, while Nicole currently lives in Los Angeles
and is pursuing an acting career. Nicole's proudest accomplishments have been winning
Miss Texas USA 2003 and being the second runner up at Miss USA 2003.

Brandon & Nicole's primary motivation for being on THE AMAZING RACE 5 is to win
the $1 million prize, but they also look forward to spending more time together, since
their careers have kept them apart.

― Huck, Wednesday, 25 August 2004 17:40 (nineteen years ago) link

Christie is the 1996 Miss Teen USA vs
Nicole's proudest accomplishments have been winning
Miss Texas USA 2003

― Huck, Wednesday, 25 August 2004 17:41 (nineteen years ago) link

Brandon was crying on the way to the Aeroport because he didn't want to do skydiving.

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 20:01 (nineteen years ago) link

I noticed that! He's very easily cowed.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 20:03 (nineteen years ago) link

Moooo!

― Huck, Wednesday, 25 August 2004 20:03 (nineteen years ago) link

Brandon is a gigantic quivering vagina.

― VengaDan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 25 August 2004 20:04 (nineteen years ago) link

Just a reminder that it is going to be on an hour earlier than usual due to RNC coverage.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Tuesday, 31 August 2004 18:04 (nineteen years ago) link

Oh shit, AMazing Race vs. Last Comic Standing? Why did I throw out my VCR when the DVD revolution hit?

― Huck, Tuesday, 31 August 2004 18:07 (nineteen years ago) link

I don't know if this applies to Canada, Huck.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Tuesday, 31 August 2004 18:08 (nineteen years ago) link

Was LCS any good? I couldn't be bothered last night. There is always t*rr*nt for TAR, though, if you have broadband.

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Tuesday, 31 August 2004 18:09 (nineteen years ago) link

Thanks, Leon! :-D

― Sarah McLusky (coco), Tuesday, 31 August 2004 18:09 (nineteen years ago) link

Actually, I still have my VCR, and we get American (mainly from Detroit) signals on cable here, but both shows are also carried by Cdn networks, so we actually usually have a variety of options as to when we'd like to watch.
Ha ha, one more reason why Canada rules, we can watch American TV shows twice in one night!

― Huck, Tuesday, 31 August 2004 18:12 (nineteen years ago) link

Thanks Leon!!! I totally would have missed that and I would have hated to wait for the repeat.

― scott seward (scott seward), Tuesday, 31 August 2004 18:18 (nineteen years ago) link

I think they've stopped re-running them on Saturday nights, too.

― morris pavilion (samjeff), Tuesday, 31 August 2004 18:19 (nineteen years ago) link

On the West Coast, for once the 3-hour delay works in our favor. On at the usual 10pm.

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Tuesday, 31 August 2004 18:22 (nineteen years ago) link

so i guess that means that big brother is on at 8. maria makes me watch big brother. and survivor. i haven't been able to watch friends for years now.

― scott seward (scott seward), Tuesday, 31 August 2004 18:24 (nineteen years ago) link

and if big brother is on at 8 i won't be able to watch the gilmore girls rerun. i realize this is more than any of you need to know about my viewing habits.

― scott seward (scott seward), Tuesday, 31 August 2004 18:26 (nineteen years ago) link

Did anyone see the guy the twins hit up for cash? "Twins!" PIMP.

I officially love Chip and Kim.

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Wednesday, 1 September 2004 04:59 (nineteen years ago) link

But seriously, "The last team may be eliminated."

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Wednesday, 1 September 2004 05:17 (nineteen years ago) link

"IM PACKING IT IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

― Velveteen Bingo (Chris V), Wednesday, 1 September 2004 10:08 (nineteen years ago) link

I wanted God's models gone after they refused to do the Fast Forward using the LAMEST EXCUSE EVER (how is it that two alleged models don't understand the concept of wigs?).

Chip and Kim are great and their read on Colin and subsequent strategy for handling him = they are the smartest team in the race.

The twins... are dim. But yeah, that dude they begged cash off of had me in hysterics.

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 1 September 2004 12:00 (nineteen years ago) link

I wanted God's models to be kicked off - they were last becuase of their vanity - they don't deserve to continue. I would have liked to see COlin coerce Christie into getting her head shaved though.

― dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 1 September 2004 12:08 (nineteen years ago) link

India really gets people every time. Every year on the Amazing race! They won't be winning an award from the Indian Tourist Board anytime soon.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 1 September 2004 12:20 (nineteen years ago) link

AND SO IT IS WRITTEN, GOD WANTS YOU TO CONTINUE RACING AND TO HAVE HAIR!

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 1 September 2004 12:22 (nineteen years ago) link

I can't wait until next wek when Christie starts yelling back at Colin.

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 1 September 2004 12:28 (nineteen years ago) link

I liked the part where Nicole started freaking out because people were grabbing her on the bus (or was it a train?) and Brandon started praying for the Lord to help her.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 1 September 2004 13:12 (nineteen years ago) link

I am never going to get on a train in India. Unless I'm wearing armour.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 1 September 2004 13:29 (nineteen years ago) link

"Lord, please remove that man's hands from my girlfriend's posterior."

― Brandon (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 1 September 2004 13:31 (nineteen years ago) link

Colin had the right idea: "Oh, I'm gonna BUST that ass."

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 1 September 2004 13:33 (nineteen years ago) link

I think the Bowling Moms are weird because they have absolutely nothing going for them (they are slow, dim, and not particularly lucky), but they still manage to not lose every week.

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 1 September 2004 13:34 (nineteen years ago) link

I think the next leg of the race should include a dance off.

― Sarah McLusky (coco), Wednesday, 1 September 2004 13:56 (nineteen years ago) link

I found new respect for the brunette Bowling Mom, who's barely said a word all season for finally saying that her buddy is a whingy bitch!

― Huck, Wednesday, 1 September 2004 14:04 (nineteen years ago) link

I was somewhat disappointed by the lack of Colin freak-outs last night, though when he snapped at Christie at the brick factory it was pretty funny. The tasks last night all seemed pretty easy, there weren't any really scary or gross ones. I could've handled all that shit pretty easily. Chip & Kim are still my heros. I feel sorry for the male Bible model because he actually seems like a nice (though doofusy) guy who's willing to try some new things and then his annoying girlfriend freaks out about anything different or slightly scary. Classic "I hate Americans" moment last night: when female Bible model is talking about the large number of mosques in Dubai and says "They're on every corner, they're like 7-11's around here."

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 1 September 2004 14:11 (nineteen years ago) link

She actually called them Starbucks.

My faves are Chip and Kim, too, but I can't really agree with their strategy of boosting Colin so he gets cocky and makes mistakes. The way to get those guys to mess up is to doubt their authority so they have to act more manly and aggressive.

How bout when Colin said how nice Calcutta was and Christie got mad at him for making fun of the place?

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 1 September 2004 14:12 (nineteen years ago) link

OH YEAH. I was like, "Bitch, have you EVER counted the number of churches in an American town/suburb/city?" Growing up, there were FIFTEEN in my home town (pop. at the time: 12,000) often within blocks of each other.

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 1 September 2004 14:14 (nineteen years ago) link

When they were walking away from the Fast Forward and talking about how the guy's a model and all that, I said out loud, "What does model, surgical supplies?"
The whole room busted up laughing.

― Huck, Wednesday, 1 September 2004 14:14 (nineteen years ago) link

(I was alone)

― Huck, Wednesday, 1 September 2004 14:19 (nineteen years ago) link

With your thoughts?

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Wednesday, 1 September 2004 14:34 (nineteen years ago) link

Even they've gone back to mother.

― Huck, Wednesday, 1 September 2004 14:39 (nineteen years ago) link

I don't think I could have gotten my head shaved either. I'm a big wuss. But I actually would have been kind of sad if they cut the model guy's hair. It's puuuuuuurrrrttttteeeeee.

― Sarah McLusky (coco), Wednesday, 1 September 2004 15:04 (nineteen years ago) link

i really wanted to see the premiere of real world philly (cuz i lived in philly for 15 years) but i was loyal to the race. except i think this is the one episode i could have missed! not very exciting. seeya twinz, and all that. but overall, no shockers.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 14:36 (nineteen years ago) link

The twins got booted??? YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY!!!!!! (I was loyal to The Real World and I have to say that the casting curveball this year is FANTASTIC.)

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 14:38 (nineteen years ago) link

Scott, they rerun the real worlds 80,000,000 times so I'm sure you can catch it this weekend.

I can't believe what a wuss Brandon/Anakin is.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 14:40 (nineteen years ago) link

the casting curveball this year is FANTASTIC

Details?

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 14:41 (nineteen years ago) link

Don't tell me! I was at the airport, getting depressed last night, but I taped it and won't get the chance to watch it until maybe tomorrow. So everybody just remember what you're going to say and come back on Friday. Okay? Or I'll just exercise some self-control and wait to read this thread again until I've seen the damn episode.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 8 September 2004 14:42 (nineteen years ago) link

You are right about the repeats of course. They get so much mileage out of those shows. I don't complain when it's real world hawaii cuz i could watch that one every day forever. We Love You Ruthie!!!!

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 14:47 (nineteen years ago) link

Brandakin

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 14:48 (nineteen years ago) link

Sorry Huck...

Yeah, it was a little boring compared to other episodes, especially because Colin was all happy and didn't freak out once and even APOLOGIZED to Christie OMG WTF LOL. Brandon is a wuss. I can't believe anyone was dumb enough to do the mud thing rather than the whitewater thing, didn't they remember the scarab fiasco? Even though the twins getting kicked off fucks up my predictions from the other week, I'm glad they were the ones to go rather than Chip & Kim. GO CHIP AND KIM!!!

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 14:50 (nineteen years ago) link

Brandon has Guarini hair.

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 14:50 (nineteen years ago) link

Really, the sledging part seemed like so much fun! Even the Moms went for it, even though they were pretty scared.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 14:51 (nineteen years ago) link

xpostx3

My hatred for Colin dissipated a little when he admitted he was wrong and said how impressed he was by Christie.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 14:52 (nineteen years ago) link

Yeah, I am a total wuss and I would have done the sledging. It looked great!

Colin is still a coque.

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 14:52 (nineteen years ago) link

*makes various notes* Now Spencer and I must keep planning.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 14:52 (nineteen years ago) link

Ned, always choose the ones that are fast and scary vs. slow and not scary.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 14:54 (nineteen years ago) link

I don't know, the one where they parachuted out of the plane didn't really pay off against the people driving in the desert - they all seemed to finish about the same time.

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 14:55 (nineteen years ago) link

True. But usually it works out. Except when you bust up your knee like the dad did early on.

I'm convinced that what matters most in the race is how fast your cab driver turns out to be. It's a matter of luck.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 14:56 (nineteen years ago) link

Also: everyone always catches up at the airport.

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 14:57 (nineteen years ago) link

And people catch up at tourist attractions that don't open until 9 a.m.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 15:10 (nineteen years ago) link

So basically, as long as you're not last and kicked off, you've got a good chance of catching up at the beginning of the next day.

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 15:12 (nineteen years ago) link

Didn't Nicole look like she was willing/looking forward to sledging, but then Brandon busted out his "protective father" excuse?

The Colin Front did produce one tidbit: when he dove in for the whitewater challenge, his sledge was perpendicular to the water and he landed on top of it.

EAT SLEDGE COLIN.

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 18:32 (nineteen years ago) link

Yes, Brandon always passes off his wussiness as "protectiveness."

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 18:34 (nineteen years ago) link

I'm still relishing "I'm PACKIN' IT!" from last week.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 19:25 (nineteen years ago) link

Anyone else think that people exiting the Zorb balls looked like giant babies being born? Complete with amniotic fluids.

― nickn (nickn), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 20:41 (nineteen years ago) link

I was just imagining what would happen if you threw up in there.

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 20:44 (nineteen years ago) link

nickn -- YES.

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 20:45 (nineteen years ago) link

did you see the scenes from next week where colin whimpers "i hate you" to the long-suffering stepford girlfriend?

― Fritz Wollner (Fritz), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 20:48 (nineteen years ago) link

I didn't see that but I CAN'T WAIT NOW.

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 20:48 (nineteen years ago) link

it's over the top. that dude is ted bundy.

― Fritz Wollner (Fritz), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 20:52 (nineteen years ago) link

Question: when a flight is sold out, and only a few teams make it onboard, they still toss in a few camera shots of the lucky few chilling in the cabin. So, if the flights are sold out, and no one else can get a ticket, how does the cameraman get onboard?

― Josh in Chicago (Josh in Chicago), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 21:13 (nineteen years ago) link

The theory i have heard is that the show actually buys up the tickets except for 2 or 4 or whatever for the team members.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 22:13 (nineteen years ago) link

Wait, the show buys up what tickets? All the tickets on each plane? All the available tickets?

― Josh in Chicago (Josh in Chicago), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 22:20 (nineteen years ago) link

a 'making of' this show would be pretty great i bet

― jones (actual), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 22:22 (nineteen years ago) link

Yeah, I think they might actually buy tickets up on different flights to make it harder for people. I read this somewhere. I have no idea if it's true. But it would explain how they have a cameraman on every sold-out flight.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 22:22 (nineteen years ago) link

I think I might have even read it on the link that someone posted up top to some travel blog.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 22:23 (nineteen years ago) link

So, if the flights are sold out, and no one else can get a ticket, how does the cameraman get onboard?

This is explained in detail on one of the TV Without Pity forums. Basically, each team has two support staff who work sound, cameras, and have the all-important Amazing Credit Cards to purchase airline tickets with. Each team of "two" is actually four.

― Elvis Telecom (Chris Barrus), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 22:25 (nineteen years ago) link

aha!

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 22:28 (nineteen years ago) link

So long as the competitors don't get stuck with the bill.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Wednesday, 8 September 2004 23:05 (nineteen years ago) link

So if each team of two is actually a team of four, what happens when a team finds a flight but only two spots are open? Does that mean they don't get to fly because there's not room for their camera folk? That seems really lame.

― Josh in Chicago (Josh in Chicago), Thursday, 9 September 2004 03:31 (nineteen years ago) link

why are you guys so hung up on the seats on the flight thing? you have to accept that a certain amount of the show is NOT REAL. it's fixed. besides, it's a jerry bruckheimer production, dudes. i think the cash behind this show can swing a couple of extra seats between singapore and mumbai when they need to. this is the guy who made flashdance!

(also, a lot of times they just show people taking their seats on the plane... so the camera crew wouldn't neccessarily have to be there for the whole flight as long as another crew was waiting at their arrival point)

― Fritz Wollner (Fritz), Thursday, 9 September 2004 12:50 (nineteen years ago) link

I want to see a Making Of... too.

I never watch the scenes for the next episode because I like to be surprised.

― Sarah McLusky (coco), Thursday, 9 September 2004 12:54 (nineteen years ago) link

"this is the guy who made flashdance!"

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE how this is used as an example of Jerry Bruckheimer being able to get ANYTHING DONE. And it's true. And when anyone ever doubts the abilities of Jerry Bruckheimer again this will be my one and only argument. What are a few plane seats to Jerry Bruckheimer? HE MADE FLASHDANCE, PEOPLE!

― scott seward (scott seward), Thursday, 9 September 2004 13:20 (nineteen years ago) link

it was a joke, but ok.

― Fritz Wollner (Fritz), Thursday, 9 September 2004 15:04 (nineteen years ago) link

oh i know it was a joke. and after my 4th cup of morning coffee it struck me as the funniest and most profound thing i'd read in weeks. sometimes it takes something like that to wake me up in the morning.

― scott seward (scott seward), Thursday, 9 September 2004 16:01 (nineteen years ago) link

It bugs me how the female half of each of the male-female couples often seems content to sit out as many challenges as they can. ("'Who's up for a wild ride?' - You are!")

― morris pavilion (samjeff), Thursday, 9 September 2004 16:06 (nineteen years ago) link

ah, nice to hear scott. i'm at my most profound when musing about the amazing race, i think.

― Fritz Wollner (Fritz), Thursday, 9 September 2004 17:14 (nineteen years ago) link

Aside from a Making Of, I also wish AR had a final episode where they have the full cast to see what's happened to people. I mean, you see them on the show and see the problems with some of the relationships, but then never hear anything about them again.

Also, anyone hear that Amazing Race 6 is starting in a few weeks? Seems a bit too soon to me, but I hope it's as good as this season.

― Jonathan (Jonathan), Thursday, 9 September 2004 18:16 (nineteen years ago) link

I never watch the scenes for the next episode because I like to be surprised.

AMEN, SISTER.

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Thursday, 9 September 2004 20:37 (nineteen years ago) link

A Jerry Bruckheimer production? Now I regard Nicole's wish to see me and Spencer on the show as a dread insult to the both of us! Hmph! Allan Carr or nothing (even though he's dead).

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Thursday, 9 September 2004 21:27 (nineteen years ago) link

Woo hoo! Finally got a chance to watch it. Yeah, one of the dullest yet, except FOR THE SECOND TIME, Brandakin asks the Lord to help him with the challenge and THE LORD DELIVERS immediately (or not, depending on the editing).
"I hate you." Can't wait!

― Huk-L, Friday, 10 September 2004 13:47 (nineteen years ago) link

Aww nuts, I think Cocklin was talking to the ox.

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 01:44 (nineteen years ago) link

...aaaand they get the last reprieve.

On the other hand, Christie in a wet tank top.

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 02:03 (nineteen years ago) link

MY OX IS BROKEN...THIS IS BULLSHIT!

C&C Factory almost got royally boned by an ill-timed connection flight and a slow cabbie...I was thinking "If you fucking producers let the goddamned MOMS win and don't give C&C a non-elimination pass at the end of this..." Phew.

― Baked Bean Teeth (Baked Bean Teeth), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 02:08 (nineteen years ago) link

I'm not gonna be able to handle that 2-hour finale. it's too much for my heart.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 02:10 (nineteen years ago) link

I was doing a happy WOO HOO THE EVIL PEOPLE ARE GONE dance and then THEY GOT A REPRIEVE BOO HISS

Why didn't Chip and Kim let one of the other teams yield Colin and Christie? I totally would have passed on it.

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 02:25 (nineteen years ago) link

The pessimist in me says the winner will either be the Jesus models or the moms. Either of the other 2 teams would be much more preferable to me. Colin may be a world class cockfarmer, but there's no denying his ability as a player.

― Baked Bean Teeth (Baked Bean Teeth), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 02:28 (nineteen years ago) link

I was doing a happy WOO HOO THE EVIL PEOPLE ARE GONE dance and then THEY GOT A REPRIEVE BOO HISS

Me too. It's a travesty, I tell you.

The other teams may have wanted to yield C&C but they're all too chicken to actually do it -- Chip & Kim were probably the only ones willing to step up and yield those Texas morons.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 02:30 (nineteen years ago) link

"Run them over, they don't matter." - Christy, aka The Nice One

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 02:36 (nineteen years ago) link

I know! Bitch is crazy.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 02:37 (nineteen years ago) link

They are such sore losers too. "It's unfair!" It wasn't unfair. It's part of the game. That's why there was a big yellow yield sign in the middle of a garage in the phillipines!

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 02:39 (nineteen years ago) link

Colin with the ox though. Wow. i'll never forget that moment.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 02:39 (nineteen years ago) link

how come they were the only ones who didn't know that it took two people to do the ox thing? everybody else just jumped right in.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 02:42 (nineteen years ago) link

The ox thing? Tell me more, please.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 02:45 (nineteen years ago) link

Every other team had one person leading the ox through a muddy field in order to dig up a rope with the next clue on it. That way they could control the ox's movements and make its pattern sort of logical and orderly. Christie, for whatever reason, stood on the side and let Colin try to both steer the ox and look for the clue, and the ox just went everywhere, including leaving the field.

Colin was not very happy at this development.

― Baked Bean Teeth (Baked Bean Teeth), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 02:50 (nineteen years ago) link

Nice.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 02:52 (nineteen years ago) link

You should still go on the show.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 02:53 (nineteen years ago) link

Was I saying this ox deal was a bad thing?

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 04:56 (nineteen years ago) link

Colin: "Get in here and start looking for it."
Christy: "It's too deep."
Colin: "I don't care."
Christy: "It's right here."

― dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 11:11 (nineteen years ago) link

After the "I'M PACKING IT IN!" and "MY OX IS BROKEN!" meltdowns I realize that Colin has been the comedy gold of this season. That still doesn't mean he should win though.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 11:27 (nineteen years ago) link

Nicole OTM.

I was really, really hoping his head would pop off.

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 12:23 (nineteen years ago) link

i was actually scared a little bit for chip & kim. i wanted them to get as far away from colin as quickly as possible.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 12:27 (nineteen years ago) link

he is a tad psycho.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 12:28 (nineteen years ago) link

I am also ECSTATIC that Chip and Kim won a trip to Hawaii!!!

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 12:28 (nineteen years ago) link

yeah, i'm glad that C&C didn't win another trip. they looked a little blase when they won, like, their THIRD vacation.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 12:31 (nineteen years ago) link

I just wish they'd been Philiminated. Preferably with guns.

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 12:41 (nineteen years ago) link

My fave compare/contrast moment was:

bible model girl: God put all of this in me so that I can win.

Chip: The lord helps idiots!

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 12:47 (nineteen years ago) link

bible model girl: God put all of this in me so that I can win.

OH DEAR

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 12:49 (nineteen years ago) link

she said that with a great blank cult-like stare too.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 12:52 (nineteen years ago) link

WHAT I GOT YOU GOT TO GET IT PUT IT IN YOU

― God (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 12:58 (nineteen years ago) link

Why didn't Chip and Kim let one of the other teams yield Colin and Christie? I totally would have passed on it.

I'm totally with you on this. Maybe we should be a team. "Dan and n/a, two people who barely kinda know each other, from the internet."

I felt really bad for Chip doing the walking-on-the-really-high-up-walkway thing. I would've been fucking scared of that too.

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 13:34 (nineteen years ago) link

That would instantly turn into "Internet Dating Couple" and our S/Os would be peeved.

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 13:41 (nineteen years ago) link

Who on ilx would make the best racing couples? That is a good question.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 15:08 (nineteen years ago) link

I liked when Jesus Muppet mentioned the catwalk after do the girder thing. I just can't imagine him as a model.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 15:22 (nineteen years ago) link

C&C do apparently deserve each other.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 15:23 (nineteen years ago) link

Sarah and I would be like the worst possible team. We are both really wussy about a lot of the stunts, we're both vegetarian (so no caviar), she walks really slowly, and I lose my patience really easily.

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 15:27 (nineteen years ago) link

best. episode. ever.

I wanted them out SO badly last night, but the finale would have sucked without the evil-doers. poor chuck is going to need a lot of Jesus to protect him from the weasels next week.

and, i know it's been mentioned, but "hit them, they don't matter"!?! wow.

― Fritz Wollner (Fritz), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 15:27 (nineteen years ago) link

So does this thing come out in some sort of edited-highlights DVD eventually?

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 15:28 (nineteen years ago) link

chip, i meant not chuck.

and another thing: do these people actually think God is taking time out from slamming the world with plagues, floods and pestilence to help them play a game show? I can just picture the old Dude on his cloud whipping up a batch of lightning bolts and pausing to look down, "what's that? chip needs some help climbing a rope ladder? I'm on it!" or "starving orphans of the world, you're just going to have to wait. the model with the nice hair on Amazing Race needs a hand finding an envelope in a puddle of muck."

― Fritz Wollner (Fritz), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 15:43 (nineteen years ago) link

God is everywhere, Fritz.

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 15:43 (nineteen years ago) link

Apparently!

― Fritz Wollner (Fritz), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 15:47 (nineteen years ago) link

I'm sad that the finale is next week and we'll be playing a show instead of sitting in front of the tv. ha ha... Anyway, only a week to figure out how to use the VCR to record something. It's our own reality show test of sorts. Ready, set, go!

Nick gets pissed off when he drives, but I get worried sick when I drive which makes him upset as a passenger. Plus, he hates flying. So, yeah, I guess it wouldn't work out. :-(

― Sarah McLusky (coco), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 15:48 (nineteen years ago) link

I would insist that we take the train everywhere, even from like Russia to New Zealand. We would be three weeks behind all the other teams.

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 15:50 (nineteen years ago) link

I would always be asking locals where the record shops are.

― Fritz Wollner (Fritz), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 15:52 (nineteen years ago) link

"donde los Os Mutantes origanales pressinges por favor?"

― Fritz Wollner (Fritz), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 15:53 (nineteen years ago) link

Yeah, you should memorize how to say that in every language, just to be on the safe side. You never know where the game will take you!

I totally agree about the yield bit - it's part of the game, so get over it.

― Sarah McLusky (coco), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 16:03 (nineteen years ago) link

Besides, anyone who would actually say "hit them, they don't matter" has no right at all to complain about poor sportsmanship.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 17:02 (nineteen years ago) link

I'M PACKIN' IT!

― Angry Colin (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 17:05 (nineteen years ago) link

Plus, they totally would have used the yield if they had been first. Especially after losing their big lead (another nelson-from-the-simpsons HA HA! moment) at the airport.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 17:06 (nineteen years ago) link

I was irrationally happy when they missed their connection. I danced a wierd sexual jig in front of the TV.

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 17:42 (nineteen years ago) link

were you sporting porky pig style?

― Fritz Wollner (Fritz), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 17:44 (nineteen years ago) link

No! If I had been, Angry Colin would have caused such severe turlting that I might have ruptured a kidney. As it was I almost had a laughernia; it was like the twins enacted karmic retribution for their elimination by possessing Colin and Christie at the oxplow task.

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 15 September 2004 17:52 (nineteen years ago) link

Some behind the scenes coverage from a blogger that stumbled across the filming in Canada

― Elvis Telecom (Chris Barrus), Thursday, 16 September 2004 03:48 (nineteen years ago) link

Woah hey, they haven't been in Canada yet so that deserves a big fat SPOILER WARNING. Maybe.

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Thursday, 16 September 2004 03:49 (nineteen years ago) link

Ha ha. I looked at it anyway. His earlier articles on other episodes are pretty interesting.

― Sarah McLusky (coco), Thursday, 16 September 2004 17:26 (nineteen years ago) link

One hour to go. I'm getting nervous!! (first i have to sit thru big brother. maria and i are probably the only losers who actually watched the entire u.s. season.)

― scott seward (scott seward), Tuesday, 21 September 2004 22:59 (nineteen years ago) link

Damn! Moms are out! Good on 'em for getting that far...

― dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 00:51 (nineteen years ago) link

Yeah, they did a good job. They got a lot further then a lot of those younger speedier teams.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 01:15 (nineteen years ago) link

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!! Seeya, Colin! Wouldn't wanna be ya!

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 01:56 (nineteen years ago) link

America sighs in relief.

Actually, Colin took defeat rather well.

― dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 01:58 (nineteen years ago) link

I AM SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 01:58 (nineteen years ago) link

me too yayyy

― jones (actual), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 01:59 (nineteen years ago) link

it really IS amazing!!

― jones (actual), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 01:59 (nineteen years ago) link

I never expected the nice guys to finish first!

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 02:00 (nineteen years ago) link

That town car driving on the shoulder had me quakin' in my boots!

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 02:00 (nineteen years ago) link

I loved the other teams' reactions during the race! "Oooh, Chip lied to us, he's evil!" Bitch, you were riding on his dick and he shook you off; suck it up!

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 02:02 (nineteen years ago) link

Yeah, really. Get off the damn boat and check for yourself. The moms knew enough not to trust Colin.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 02:03 (nineteen years ago) link

YAY!!

For once I appreciate the manipulative editing.

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 02:04 (nineteen years ago) link

That ending was just so soul-satisfying in a way.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 02:06 (nineteen years ago) link

"Chip and Kim got on an earlier flight; we gotta get on their flight! WWhy didn't they share their information?"

It's your own damn fault for not double-checking the flight, dumbasses! Also, WHY THE HELL DID YOU CHECK LUGGAGE????

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 02:07 (nineteen years ago) link

I'm happy for Chip & Kim, but I'm probably the only person in America who wanted Colin & Christie to win, especially after coming back and beating the moms.

Chip & Kim won basically because of fog, but I haveta fault C&C for not checking in during the night to make sure their flight was still on schedule.

Great show. Looking forward to the new one in...November? December?

― Baked Bean Teeth (Baked Bean Teeth), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 02:10 (nineteen years ago) link

Can I just say that the whole clouds=God thing was an inspired touch.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 02:11 (nineteen years ago) link

And see that, God didn't want the bible models to win, that's why he made it so foggy! He wanted them to learn the lesson of humility.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 02:14 (nineteen years ago) link

Did Nicole's collapse into snivelling while using the bikes remind anyone of that one "Seinfeld" where Jerry was dating that theater actress who cried hysterically over the most mundane of things (e.g. dropping her hotdog into the dirt on the softball diamond)?

"But it was really good!"

― Baked Bean Teeth (Baked Bean Teeth), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 02:14 (nineteen years ago) link

The dating models loss was God's way of punishing them for their vanity, since they refused to shave their heads in that holy ceremony to get ahead.

― Josh in Chicago (Josh in Chicago), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 02:16 (nineteen years ago) link

I was proud of the moms. I was so psyched for Chip and Kim. A little surprised that Colin was a gracious loser.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 02:20 (nineteen years ago) link

So what ever happened to the teepee thing that the above spoiler link refers to?

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 02:20 (nineteen years ago) link

I'm actually disappointed that there wasn't a vintage Colin meltdown.

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 02:44 (nineteen years ago) link

"MY FIANCE IS BROKEN!"

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 02:45 (nineteen years ago) link

"I'M LUGING IT!"

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 02:46 (nineteen years ago) link

My wife and I fully expected Christie to cross the finish line with 2 black eyes.

C'mon, didn't you love the way Colin was rubbing it in to Chip & Kim on the way down the mountain, with Colin doing somersaults?

― Baked Bean Teeth (Baked Bean Teeth), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 03:07 (nineteen years ago) link

"just imagine jesus at the top of the hill with his arms open welcoming you"

― Fritz Wollner (Fritz), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 04:04 (nineteen years ago) link

yay.

― Velveteen Bingo (Chris V), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 10:03 (nineteen years ago) link

"DAMMIT! WE NEED A GUIDE BOOK!"

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 18:00 (nineteen years ago) link

I heard that Colin proposed to Christie this morning on CBS's morning show.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 18:01 (nineteen years ago) link

I heard that as well. I can only imagine how it went:

COLIN: I'M KNEELING!
CHRISTIE: Kneel faster!
COLIN: I'M PROPOSING TO YOU! GOD!
CHRISTIE: The others didn't have this much trouble.
COLIN: God, I hate you so much.
CHRISTIE: You are so important to me. Now give me that ring.
COLIN: I'M PUTTING IT ON YOUR FINGER!
CHRISTIE: It's very important that you put that ring on my finger right now.
COLIN: I LOVE YOU, BITCH!
CHRISTIE: I love this ring.

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 18:04 (nineteen years ago) link

Apparently Brandon panicked, turned to Nicole and said, "Um, I don't have a ring or anything..." like all of the couples were now OBLIGATED to get engaged on national TV (the elusive leg 14!).

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 18:07 (nineteen years ago) link

You are a genius, Mr. Perry.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Wednesday, 22 September 2004 18:11 (nineteen years ago) link

TORONTO (CP) — The province of Alberta was ready for its TV close-up and while it was only minutes of airtime on the hit reality show The Amazing Race, those involved are pleased with the results of their behind-the-scenes efforts.
Tuesday night’s finale of the fifth instalment of the Emmy-winning series — which aired on CBS and CTV — saw the three remaining teams of globe-trotting contestants land in Calgary to dash through two days of gruelling contests on mountains and snow runs before flying out again and off to Dallas for the $1-million finish.
The Canadian leg of the reality adventure was contracted to Alberta-based The Producers, Ltd., a company that has experience dealing with celebrities who like to sneak out the back door. But helping to arrange the hectic 48 hours in Calgary was their most ambitious assignment yet.
Producer Nives Lever says the Amazing Race officials laid the groundwork for the Canadian leg in November and December. Then the contestants arrived in Canada one morning last February with about 50 crew members who then joined 100 crew hired locally. And somehow, in collaboration with Canada Customs, tourism officials and broadcast unions like ACTRA and IATSE, they managed to ensure not only a smooth operation but kept the whole thing secret via scores of non-disclosure agreements.
“We’re certainly used to productions of a large size,” says Lever. “I think what made this so different or unique for us was that it was live.”
For two days, cameras rolled live on tape with no chance for retakes and no backup as the teams followed their clues and jumped through the appropriate hoops.
“After watching the program and seeing what happened at the airport in Calgary and how the flights were delayed and how fog changed the whole thing, we couldn’t have scripted it better for the dramatic,” says Lever. “It was amazing.”
In a world sensitized to security issues in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, extra precautions had to be taken with contestants speeding through airport terminals. Co-producer Eda Lischman says one person spent three months just handling immigration issues.
“And we couldn’t tell them what we were doing. . .we certainly couldn’t tell them that we were having Amazing Race contestants and crews coming across the border.”
Lever says that because of their considerable advance work, there were no foul-ups and in fact Producers, Ltd. was told by the Amazing Race people that Canada proved to be one of the best experiences they had had, bar none.
“They felt it was handled well, organized. We had to do a lot of diplomatic work. I did nothing but diplomacy between Tourism Canada, Travel Alberta, Parks Canada, U.S. Customs.”
Lever says similar companies are hired locally in each country seen on The Amazing Race and that means some 2,000 people around the world contribute to the show.
“The most important thing for us is that we could show off a corner of Alberta,” says Lever. “That we could somehow tell millions of people around the world through the vehicle of this show, what a fabulous location we live and thrive in.”

― Huk-L, Thursday, 23 September 2004 17:51 (nineteen years ago) link

It was reported on another site that C&C's shoulder-riding cab got a flat and another car had to be sent.

― nickn (nickn), Thursday, 23 September 2004 19:42 (nineteen years ago) link

Then the contestants
arrived in Canada one morning last February with about 50 crew members who then joined 100 crew hired locally.

150 people to shoot six people, that staggers me, mostly because it's so easy to forget while watching it that the racers aren't completely on their own.

― Huk-L, Thursday, 23 September 2004 19:44 (nineteen years ago) link

Finally got to watch this last night, and even though I accidently found out ahead of time who won (DAMN YOU CHICAGO SUN-TIMES AND YOUR HUGE SPOILER HEADLINES!) it was still very satisfying. Chip & Kim seem like genuinely nice people, they were the only team who actually appreciated all that they were getting to see, and I was so proud of Chip when he finally was slightly conniving by telling the Bible models that it wasn't the right card by the flag. Yeah, sure, they basically only won through sheer luck, but it was still awesome.

― n/a (Nick A.), Friday, 24 September 2004 13:36 (nineteen years ago) link

I still think that Brandon and Nichole were the most compelling team, because of the contrast between the two. Colin and Christie are both assholes and deserve each other, but while Nichole seems shallow, bitchy, motivated solely by money, and made Brandon do every single roadblock by himself, Brandon actually seems like a really nice, caring guy (despite his dimness). I felt really bad for him a number of times, but especially when Nichole broke down over the lame bike thing and he was trying so hard not to get mad.

― n/a (Nick A.), Friday, 24 September 2004 13:39 (nineteen years ago) link

Whatever, Brandon's a moron. Did you get the feeling that Nichole was into God because Brandon's into God?

― Huk-L, Friday, 24 September 2004 13:48 (nineteen years ago) link

It was reported on another site that C&C's shoulder-riding cab got a flat and another car had to be sent.

Huh. Interesting. Where did you read this? That might explain why C&C weren't (apparently) very close behind Chip and Kim, even though they were just 10 minutes apart before their respective cab rides to the finish line.

I can just imagine the Colin outburst we missed!

― Baked Bean Teeth (Baked Bean Teeth), Friday, 24 September 2004 17:44 (nineteen years ago) link

MY TOWNCAR IS BROKEN!

― Dan Perry '08 (Dan Perry), Friday, 24 September 2004 17:47 (nineteen years ago) link

How could they not show that?! Well, I guess it makes sense. They wanted to string you along and make you think it was close. But still...

― scott seward (scott seward), Friday, 24 September 2004 18:09 (nineteen years ago) link

Of course, if you do drive your car on the shoulder, you run the risk of running over some of the crap that you always see on the side of a highway.

― scott seward (scott seward), Friday, 24 September 2004 18:10 (nineteen years ago) link

Didn't Brandon make Nichole do the caviar roadblock and maybe the one just before (the Egyptian cave descent)? I was thinking he was a wimp then for making her do the hard stuff.

And I heard about the cab getting a flat on another discussion board, but the poster said it was noted on Television Without Pity.

― nickn (nickn), Friday, 24 September 2004 19:24 (nineteen years ago) link

So, no one knows what was up with the spoiler upthread, that I believe Leeee pointed out? I'm surprised they would have extra competitions and not try to put them in the show somewhere.

They would do well to have a special behind the scenes episode.

― Sarah McLusky (coco), Friday, 24 September 2004 19:58 (nineteen years ago) link

Or better yet, a dvd.

― Leon Czolgosz (Nicole), Friday, 24 September 2004 20:37 (nineteen years ago) link

are we gonna keep this thread alive until the next season starts?

― scott seward (scott seward), Friday, 24 September 2004 20:41 (nineteen years ago) link

Or better yet, a dvd.

Indeed. I would watch that.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Friday, 24 September 2004 20:42 (nineteen years ago) link

one month passes...

New season starts tomorrow! They start in Chicago! WHO IS PUMPED?

― n/a (Nick A.), Monday, 15 November 2004 17:24 (nineteen years ago) link

ME!

― Big Baby Bingo (Chris V), Monday, 15 November 2004 17:43 (nineteen years ago) link

YES.

WHO WILL BE THE NEW COLIN???

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Monday, 15 November 2004 17:44 (nineteen years ago) link

Spencer and I forgot to try out, sorry.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Monday, 15 November 2004 17:45 (nineteen years ago) link

Finally, my life has meaning!

― Huk-L, Monday, 15 November 2004 17:46 (nineteen years ago) link

I will let you know when they start accepting audition tapes again, Ned. I would try out with Mr. Leon but we would be worse than Colin and Christie.

― Leon the Fratboy (Ex Leon), Monday, 15 November 2004 17:51 (nineteen years ago) link

TOMORROW!!!!!! JOY

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Monday, 15 November 2004 18:17 (nineteen years ago) link

anyone know about the new cast?

― Emilymv (Emilymv), Monday, 15 November 2004 18:25 (nineteen years ago) link

The website just says that Chip & Kim won. I guess they're keeping a lid on the new cast.

― Huk-L, Monday, 15 November 2004 18:25 (nineteen years ago) link

I bet there's at least one couple featuring high cheek bones and short tempers though.

― Huk-L, Monday, 15 November 2004 18:26 (nineteen years ago) link

BOOYAH

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Monday, 15 November 2004 18:27 (nineteen years ago) link

wow, it seems so soon. the body of the last season is still warm. but who cares: WAHOOO!! Take that, old man winter!

― scott seward (scott seward), Monday, 15 November 2004 18:28 (nineteen years ago) link

see ya, grandparents! in yer face, sisters!

― scott seward (scott seward), Monday, 15 November 2004 18:29 (nineteen years ago) link

i just might have to root for the pro-wrestlers. of course, they could be horrible.

― scott seward (scott seward), Monday, 15 November 2004 18:30 (nineteen years ago) link

I have high hopes for this season:

- MARRIED WRESTLER COUPLE!
- FITNESS COUPLE WITH FUCKED-UP HAIRDO!
- NERD FRIENDS!
- MARRIED "ENTREPRENEURS"! (aka HOME-RUN PR0N SITE)

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Monday, 15 November 2004 18:31 (nineteen years ago) link

Early favourite: http://wwwimage.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race6/images/teams/gus/passport.jpg

WAIT: http://wwwimage.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race6/images/teams/lori/passport.jpg

― Huk-L, Monday, 15 November 2004 18:31 (nineteen years ago) link

I will spend at least one episode chanting "GO BOLO GO!"

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Monday, 15 November 2004 18:31 (nineteen years ago) link

it's also nice to see that Phil has a new self-help book. he knows a little something about gumption and sticktoitiveness.

― scott seward (scott seward), Monday, 15 November 2004 18:33 (nineteen years ago) link

Potential new Colin & Christie: http://wwwimage.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race6/images/teams/kris/passport.jpg

― Huk-L, Monday, 15 November 2004 18:33 (nineteen years ago) link

Oooh, I can't wait!

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Monday, 15 November 2004 18:34 (nineteen years ago) link

[aside to scott: I'll be home soon. Should I bring you a sandwich?]

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Monday, 15 November 2004 18:34 (nineteen years ago) link

and hold on here, "dad" is an adventure pilot! I smell a ringer. and daughter is a special-ed teacher so she knows how to talk really slow to people!

― scott seward (scott seward), Monday, 15 November 2004 18:35 (nineteen years ago) link

No, you don't have to bring a sandwich, but we should really go shopping when you get home. we can race to the store.

― scott seward (scott seward), Monday, 15 November 2004 18:37 (nineteen years ago) link

Let's create a weird mission to accomplish at the store. Or we can go to two separate stores and try to locate someone with an AR flag. Or how about one of us takes a slow safe way to the store (driving) while one of us takes a fast challenging way (hang-gliding)?

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Monday, 15 November 2004 18:42 (nineteen years ago) link

woo-hoo! i just found out that the show is on for 2 hours tonight!!! only ten hours to go til then!

― Emilymv (Emilymv), Tuesday, 16 November 2004 14:54 (nineteen years ago) link

What's the exact all-around dynamic of this show again? Do odd stunts and then argue about it?

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Tuesday, 16 November 2004 15:51 (nineteen years ago) link

Ned, do you even own a t.v.? if you don't, you should get one. and a remote-control. and cable. and some snacks. and an easy chair.

― scott seward (scott seward), Tuesday, 16 November 2004 15:56 (nineteen years ago) link

The stunts aren't usually that wacky, they usually just involve trying to get to a certain place, but at least one team inevitably has horrible luck and gets a flat tire or a slow driver or something and has an emotional breakdown and yell at each other. It's great!

― n/a (Nick A.), Tuesday, 16 November 2004 15:59 (nineteen years ago) link

Ned, do you even own a t.v.?

Of course! It's a great video monitor.

at least one team inevitably has horrible luck and gets a flat tire or a slow driver or something and has an emotional breakdown and yell at each other

Well that's no fun!

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Tuesday, 16 November 2004 16:05 (nineteen years ago) link

You'd be surprised. Basically, the whole reason the show is good is because it's well-edited, put together for the maximum amount of ridiculousness and excitment. Reality TV is all about the editing, and Amazing Race has the best.

― n/a (Nick A.), Tuesday, 16 November 2004 16:36 (nineteen years ago) link

For this reason, descriptions of what happens don't really do it justice.

― n/a (Nick A.), Tuesday, 16 November 2004 16:36 (nineteen years ago) link

Hm, that makes for a good explanation! I'd be up for watching some sort of highlight DVD, I think I've mentioned. But I'm still extremely against the committing of time to a regular schedule of TV watching (even in a 'have it on the TiVo but must watch it at some point to avoid falling behind'), as I've muttered on other threads. Work schedules take up enough time, let the rest be flexible!

(The 'no fun' observation also is because it would be extremely unfun to argue with Spencer! Now if the two of us were venting our contempt on someone else, a different story.)

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Tuesday, 16 November 2004 17:07 (nineteen years ago) link

seeya, brooklyn nerds.

that blue haired guy is a nice Colin substitute AND he's really funny!! (in an obnoxious wanna kill him kinda way.)

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 04:02 (nineteen years ago) link

Models? Hand models, maybe!

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 17 November 2004 04:47 (nineteen years ago) link

How can you talk breathlessly? I haven't read any of the rest of this thread, so maybe that has alreday been adressed.

― adam... (nordicskilla), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 04:48 (nineteen years ago) link

We use our minds.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 17 November 2004 04:51 (nineteen years ago) link

Hayden be workin the titties!

― Big Baby Bingo (Chris V), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 10:50 (nineteen years ago) link

Yellowshit is an ASS-HOLE. That shit's going to get old fast.

Seems like most of the teams are squabblers. Do they always start out that way and then normalize, or is this a particularly awful group? Also, quite a few of them were on the trip to work out their relationship problems. Yeah - great place to do that! You don't go on Amazing Race to improve your relationship (.. you go on to ruin it.)

― dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 13:05 (nineteen years ago) link

My wife's comment: "Aw, the Beastie Boys have to go home." I Think I wet my pants a little.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 13:07 (nineteen years ago) link

I think Dan is right about team yellowshirt. Absolutely home prono. "New York Jews in Iceland"....i laughed.

― Big Baby Bingo (Chris V), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 13:07 (nineteen years ago) link

That was crazy how that guy was acting like being Jewish and skinny was some kind of handicap.

I'm going to have to kill yellowshirt.

It's funny that some couple-halves say, "you have to slow down so I can keep up with you" and others say "you have to speed up to keep up with me"

When will the teams get it through their heads that alliances are for other reality shows like Survivor and Big Brother, but that here it's every team for themselves? Alliances make no sense.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 13:33 (nineteen years ago) link

Is there a rule that you have to stand and read the clue for the camera? Cuz like, I f I were in Chicago and I read "take a plane .." I'd start running for the el to get to the airport and I'd read the rest of the clue on the train. Or at the very least, walk and read at the same time.

― dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 13:41 (nineteen years ago) link

OH MY GOD. I had never seen this before and now I'm completely entranced by it. I want to enter and go to ICELAND and run about on snowmobiles like that James Bond movie.

― jocelyn (Jocelyn), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 13:43 (nineteen years ago) link

"That was crazy how that guy was acting like being Jewish and skinny was some kind of handicap."

Hahahaha! That was funny. I think he had mistaken himself for a dwarf. "who would ever believe that a skinny jew from brooklyn could come here and do these things." He dared to dream and I'm sure he is an inspiration to many other young skinny jews from brooklyn who feel as though they will never be able to reach their goals in life.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 13:43 (nineteen years ago) link

i don't think grandpa/grandma and father/daughter are long for this world. but i could be wrong.

i also LIKED how that one team tricked the two friends into following them the wrong way. it was mean, but effective. the alliance thing is such a bad idea. more dirty tricks!!

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 13:47 (nineteen years ago) link

When will the teams get it through their heads that alliances are for other reality shows like Survivor and Big Brother, but that here it's every team for themselves? Alliances make no sense.

Alliances absolutely make sense at the beginning of the game; if you can band together with three or for other teams and sabotage at least four other teams out of the compatition, you're putting yourself into a better position later on in the game.

Also, wrestler girl needs to learn how to count. She also needs to take a page from the Chip and Kim book of strategy: Don't finish last.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 14:15 (nineteen years ago) link

I was hoping the boatman was going to push Yellowshirt into the water. It looked like he wanted to.

― Leon the Fratboy (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 14:16 (nineteen years ago) link

Oh, and Hellboy's girlfriend filling the SUV with gasoline when it was CLEARLY marked as taking diesel cracked me up.

― Leon the Fratboy (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 14:17 (nineteen years ago) link

Also, Icelandic men are hot.

― jocelyn (Jocelyn), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 14:19 (nineteen years ago) link

Blonde sufferer: Sit down, Jonathon. The boat driver needs to see.
Yellowshirted asshat: YOU ALWAYS WORRY ABOUT THE WRONG THINGS!!!!!!
Boatman: Please remove yourself.
[YS sits.]

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 14:22 (nineteen years ago) link

I was wondering if any of the maps they were using had milage on them. By the way they were navigating, it seems as if the maps may have been drawn by Billy from Family Circus.

― dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 14:28 (nineteen years ago) link

(Sorry, the boatman actually said "Move aside." I also loved the shot where they were celebrating finding the clue and the boatman was visibly thinking, "If I tip the boat over now, we will freeze to death in 45 seconds... Ah sweet release, how I crave thee, but I cannot make this cameraman suffer for the sins of others.")

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 14:32 (nineteen years ago) link

"We're models, so we're familiar with the nuances of airports."
So we went to the Air Canada desk to get Iceland via Mnpls.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 17 November 2004 14:36 (nineteen years ago) link

hahaha! so true! and why was the father/daughter team driving so SLOWLY? geez, speed it up. you aren't starring in the made for tv version of the tortoise and the hare.

― Emilymv (Emilymv), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 14:42 (nineteen years ago) link

This was awesome, especially when they started out in Chicago. OH MY GOD! WHERE IS THE BLUE LINE?!?!?!?! I just knew at least one team would go to a station without the blue line. It's just funny to see them all freaking out over the el. And then when they get on the train, they show it speeding down the tunnel, but we all know it's going pretty slow and they'll be on there for quite a while before they get to O'Hare. Good times.

― Sarah McLusky (coco), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 14:43 (nineteen years ago) link

I really like the father/daughter team, but the dad has got to go!

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 17 November 2004 14:45 (nineteen years ago) link

No wonder the state of U.S. intelligence is what it is, if he's in the CIA.

― Leon the Fratboy (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 14:57 (nineteen years ago) link

Perhaps he roots out terrorists on the side. Iceland being such a hotbed.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 14:58 (nineteen years ago) link

This show made Iceland look so lovely. It made me want to go there more than ever.

― Leon the Fratboy (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 14:59 (nineteen years ago) link

An impulse most understandable. I wonder if there's some sort of way I could swing by en route to Europe next summer, like db did. That'd be great fun!

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 15:14 (nineteen years ago) link

"With my yellow and your blue, we're like superheroes!"

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 17 November 2004 15:30 (nineteen years ago) link

I understand that they are in a race, but it really irks me that some of the contestants are so rude to the "locals" when asking for directions.

― jocelyn (Jocelyn), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 15:37 (nineteen years ago) link

I liked how when they introduced the cast, he said he was a dictator and his gf is like, "Yeah, I do whatever he says."

― Sarah McLusky (coco), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 15:38 (nineteen years ago) link

The other funny thing about the Chicago/el stuff is that they edit it so that it seems really crucial which train to the airport the teams get on, but at that time of the day, the blue line to O'Hare is going to be coming at least every 5 minutes.

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 16:13 (nineteen years ago) link

The main thing I'm worried about right now is that NONE of the teams seem that likeable. The Brooklyn bros were ok, but now they're gone. Some of the indistinguishable pretty young couples seemed nice enough, but I can't tell them apart. So there's not really anyone to root for (a la Chip & Kim), at least not yet.

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 16:14 (nineteen years ago) link

the grandparents! i loved it when they were jogging to the waterfall and decided they should slow down and not sprain an ankle.

― Emilymv (Emilymv), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 16:17 (nineteen years ago) link

But, c'mon, you know they're going to lose next week, right?

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 16:17 (nineteen years ago) link

I liked the sisters, they were a little spacey but they really seemed to enjoy and appreciate Iceland and the things they got to do.

― Leon the Fratboy (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 16:19 (nineteen years ago) link

RIP New York nerds. Next time, maybe think about how big a 7 square mile lake might be.

So, I wonder: one of the women, upon hearing that their first stop was Iceland, remarked something to the effect of "Great! That's where my favorite band is from!"

My question is...is it Sigur Ros? The Sugarcubes? Bjork? I can't think of any other obvious choices.

― Baked Bean Teeth (Baked Bean Teeth), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 18:07 (nineteen years ago) link

I caught that too. I prefer the ambivalence!

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 17 November 2004 18:08 (nineteen years ago) link

er, ambiguity even.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 17 November 2004 18:08 (nineteen years ago) link

I don't know, I'm pretty ambivalent.

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 18:09 (nineteen years ago) link

I immediately did the same thing! It was the model sisters, wasn't it? That was the basis for my asusmption that she meant Bjork/The Sugarcubes.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 20:27 (nineteen years ago) link

Do Mormons like Bjork though?

― n/a (Nick A.), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 20:30 (nineteen years ago) link

My favorite quote of the episode was one of the indistinguishable model girls whining "The waterfalls aren't on this map!"

― Pup. E. Dawg (rocknrolldetox), Wednesday, 17 November 2004 21:10 (nineteen years ago) link

One of the girls looks like the long list triplet of Christie/Nicole.

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Monday, 22 November 2004 04:07 (nineteen years ago) link

one month passes...

REVIVE! I think we missed an episode during the horrordays. Who got eliminated?

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Monday, 3 January 2005 19:15 (nineteen years ago) link

Last one I saw was a couple of weeks ago (due to band practices on Tuesdays OH NO!) and it was weird because they didn't eliminate anyone or even get to the checkpoint, instead it was TO BE CONTINUED... It was looking grim for the wrestlers at that point though.

― n/a (Nick A.), Monday, 3 January 2005 19:20 (nineteen years ago) link

I think that was the last one that aired...

― dave225 (Dave225), Monday, 3 January 2005 19:21 (nineteen years ago) link

There was a recap episode last week, so no one got eliminated then. I don't know how much more I can take of Jonathan, to be honest. If he and his wife aren't eliminated in the next couple of episodes I might have to skip the rest of the season.

― Leon the Fratboy (Ex Leon), Monday, 3 January 2005 19:22 (nineteen years ago) link

i hope by eliminated you mean eaten by wolves.

― Emilymv (Emilymv), Monday, 3 January 2005 19:28 (nineteen years ago) link

Or eviscerated by a cab driver.

― Leon the Fratboy (Ex Leon), Monday, 3 January 2005 19:30 (nineteen years ago) link

They really are like the dregs of humanity, aren't they?

― n/a (Nick A.), Monday, 3 January 2005 19:33 (nineteen years ago) link

I hope by "eaten by wolves" you mean "set on fire and thrown into the endless abyss after being beaten senseless by children across the globe".

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Monday, 3 January 2005 19:35 (nineteen years ago) link

(er xpost)

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Monday, 3 January 2005 19:35 (nineteen years ago) link

On that last episode I saw, Jonathan got all mad at Gus & Hera for somehow "stealing" his plane tickets (I'm not really sure how that's possible, but if it was possible, THAT'S PART OF BEING IN A RACE YOU DOUCHEBAG, DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT'S SUPPOSED TO BE HAPPENING HERE?) and proceeded to harp on about it whenever he saw them for the rest of the episode. WHAT A COCK.

― n/a (Nick A.), Monday, 3 January 2005 19:37 (nineteen years ago) link

Gus is so awesome!

JONATHON: How did you get those tickets??? Those were our tickets!
GUS: Little bastard.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Monday, 3 January 2005 19:40 (nineteen years ago) link

Gus was in the CIA, he should have found a way to make Jonathan disappear.

― Leon the Fratboy (Ex Leon), Monday, 3 January 2005 19:40 (nineteen years ago) link

Yeah, I like Gus, but his daughter vacillates between being mildly annoying and total invisibility.

― n/a (Nick A.), Monday, 3 January 2005 19:43 (nineteen years ago) link

So Bluehair never got in trouble for shoving Doormat? We thought that might have been addressed. I would think there would be some rule against physically abusing your teammate.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Monday, 3 January 2005 19:45 (nineteen years ago) link

You would think so, but apparently not!

― Leon the Fratboy (Ex Leon), Monday, 3 January 2005 19:48 (nineteen years ago) link

Did you guys read the Television Without Pity summary of that episode? It's seriously one of the greatest things ever written about a television show.

http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com/story.cgi?show=76&story=7258&limit=&sort=

I would never have thought that I could find anything amusing connected to that whole meltdown but this really hit all of my evil buttons.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Monday, 3 January 2005 19:56 (nineteen years ago) link

Sorry, Jonathan-hataz, but he and Victoria are too strong to be eliminated so soon. He's always on the verge of a meltdown but they're always in the top three. They'll be around for a while yet.

He's quite a fascinating character -- watching the recap show, I was reminded of that scene in Senegal where he was all chilled out, playing with the kids and handing out candy. How can this have been the same guy who acted so horribly at the Brandenburg Gate and countless other times? Strange.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Monday, 3 January 2005 19:57 (nineteen years ago) link

"I want to have children so I can dominate them and make them submit to my tiny tiny penis."

― Jonathan Amazing Race 6 (Dan Perry), Monday, 3 January 2005 19:59 (nineteen years ago) link

"that's not the candy I had in mind"

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Monday, 3 January 2005 19:59 (nineteen years ago) link

(hahaha I just had an ILE flashback: HUMBLEWANG)

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Monday, 3 January 2005 20:01 (nineteen years ago) link

watching the recap show, I was reminded of that scene in Senegal where he was all chilled out, playing with the kids and handing out candy

I think it was all an act for the camera, to show that deep down he really is a good guy despite slamming car trunk doors on his wife's hands and shoving her around when things aren't going his way.

― Leon the Fratboy (Ex Leon), Monday, 3 January 2005 20:34 (nineteen years ago) link

The thing is, I can have a temper sometimes too, and the morning Sarah and I were leaving to fly to Florida to visit my family I was really stressed out about the trip and flying and I totally freaked out about something and got really shrill and then I realized I WAS BEING JONATHAN and that totally didn't help things. It was depressing.

― n/a (Nick A.), Monday, 3 January 2005 20:37 (nineteen years ago) link

Reason 8,000,000 why Sarah and Nick would be terrible on the Amazing Race.

― n/a (Nick A.), Monday, 3 January 2005 20:38 (nineteen years ago) link

alright! Victoria just slit Jonathan's throat with a broken bottle!* Serves him right.

This season seems to have a lot of hatred.

*OK, not really.

― dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 5 January 2005 02:18 (nineteen years ago) link

Dear models and actors/actresses of Amazing Race, quit calling your partners "Baby". KthanksBye.

― dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 5 January 2005 02:52 (nineteen years ago) link

Great episode, that soup-eating scene may have been the highlight of the season thus far. The juxtaposition of the jolly music and grinning musicians together with all the vomit and chaos among the racers was something to behold.

Gus and Hera were dumbasses for choosing the rowing challenge.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 5 January 2005 03:01 (nineteen years ago) link

note to future racers: when someone is trying to eat soup that makes you vomit, don't point out the vomit on the floor.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 5 January 2005 03:09 (nineteen years ago) link

big daddy was just a little too big and slow. they always chose the slow stuff over the athletic stuff. too bad there wasn't more soup-eating in previous episodes. he inhaled that stuff.

and jonathan is still evil incarnate. what else is new. i was kinda hoping TERRORIZED AND ABUSED wife would have thrown up all over him, grinded a broken water glass into his face and then just walked away from the game. but, alas, they are still in it.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 5 January 2005 03:12 (nineteen years ago) link

You just KNEW when they got to that Roadblock clue that he wouldn't even hesitate before ordering Victoria to do it.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 5 January 2005 04:09 (nineteen years ago) link

From The New York Post:

January 4, 2005 -- IT was all an act, claims the abusive, wife-shoving "Amazing Race" contestant who has angered millions with his appalling behavior on the popular reality show.
"We went in being the villains. We went in playing it over the top, and CBS kind of helped it along with their storyline," racer Jonathan Baker, 42, told "Access Hollywood."

"I've had to do a lot of apologizing to a lot of people because they actually think it's real," he said.

During a recent episode, Baker became so angry with his wife, Victoria Fuller, for hampering him during a challenge that he shoved her — hard — as she cried.

"And yeah, some of it's real," he told the TV show. "But you know at the end of the day we really wanted to play it campy, over the top, you know. But we do love each other and we are together. We're still together."

The "I was acting," excuse is just the latest of several Baker has used to explain away his abusive behavior during the show, in which he verbally assualts Fuller, a former Playboy model, and other contestants.

In an interview Baker gave before the latest season of "Amazing Race" began, Baker — knowing how likely it was that he would appear to be a jerk on the show — first blamed the editing of the series. Later, he claimed his behavior was due to stress, a rare medical condition and the prescription drugs used to treat it.

"Amazing Race" producers were so horrified by his antics that the show's chief, Bertram van Munster, even took Baker aside several times during the taping last summer and told him to "chill out."

Worse, the Web site and Baker's other attempts to explain his behavior could land the foul-tempered reality fiend in even more trouble with CBS, since he is prohibited from speaking publicly until he either wins the game or is kicked off. "

― aimurchie, Wednesday, 5 January 2005 10:54 (nineteen years ago) link

Hahahaha, "Worse,[...]"!

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 5 January 2005 13:03 (nineteen years ago) link

Yeah, he's come up with a million different excuses for his behavior in interviews, so the "it was all deliberate!" explanation rings rather hollow now.

I was sad to see Gus and Hera go, but they always picked the wrong challenge. Though I'm not sure if Gus would have fared much better at water polo.

I know it's cruel, but it was hilarious how Freddy was doing really well at the soup challenge until Kendra pointed out all the vomit on the floor.

― Leon the Fatboy (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 5 January 2005 14:28 (nineteen years ago) link

THAT WAS AWESOME! (Also the fact that he puked back into his bowl.) (Also, the shell-shocked, horrified expressions that began creeping over the musicians' faces as they watched Victoria slurp-and-purge-and-wail.)

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 5 January 2005 23:07 (nineteen years ago) link

Rebecca also kicked ass at that! I was impressed.

On another forum someone got all huffy that Jonathan called her a monster, saying "Oh, like he has a right to talk!" The people on that forum are FUCKING DUMBASSES.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 5 January 2005 23:08 (nineteen years ago) link

Last night's episode was pretty tame. I think Bluehair must have had a talking to. Victoria seems a bit more assertive.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 12 January 2005 21:06 (nineteen years ago) link

baby baby baby baby baby baby baby baby baby. please climb that wall, baby!

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 12 January 2005 21:16 (nineteen years ago) link

apparently you have to call your partner "baby" to be considered a model.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 12 January 2005 21:17 (nineteen years ago) link

Spike Lee should write a children's book about them.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 12 January 2005 21:17 (nineteen years ago) link

Everyone overdosed on the "baby"'s yesterday, not just the glamour types.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 12 January 2005 21:23 (nineteen years ago) link

I'm stilll waiting for a comedy anvil to fall on Kendra's head.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 12 January 2005 21:24 (nineteen years ago) link

I was pretty underwhelmed by this last episode, probably because most of the teams seem so annoying.

― Leon the Fatboy (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 12 January 2005 21:27 (nineteen years ago) link

Kris and Jon aren't annoying, but they're too bland. I can't root for such blandless. Yesterday, I found myself rooting for Jonathan and Victoria just for the entertainment value. The role reversal during the Detour was fun to see, with Jonathan doing all the work while Victoria yelled at him for being a bum.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 12 January 2005 22:02 (nineteen years ago) link

*blandness*

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 12 January 2005 22:02 (nineteen years ago) link

Adam reminds me of that Bruce McCullough character .. the kid with the glasses and baseball cap.

Also, I don't know why he's so hung up on Rebecca - since he's so obviously gay.

― dave225 (Dave225), Thursday, 13 January 2005 02:21 (nineteen years ago) link

Adam is the only one I kind of like, he's so pathetic.

― Leon the Fatboy (Ex Leon), Thursday, 13 January 2005 03:34 (nineteen years ago) link

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!! Good riddance to bad rubbish! I'm almost tempted to watch the cbs early show tomorrow to hear how they explain their vileness. having said that, i don't really care who wins. This season wasn't so hot.

and who oh why haven't people figured out by now that when given the choice of two tasks you should always do the first/faster one?

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 03:11 (nineteen years ago) link

BOOOO.
They were the most entertaining of the bunch. I like Kris and Jon, but they're bland and drama-free.

Still, the way Jon and Victoria went out was fitting. Their weekly shouting match caused them to lose their concentration and misread the directions. Something like that was bound to happen.

It was also nice to see that the Ethiopians (unlike the Senegalese) have passed Kendra's litmus test and are worthy of continuing to breed.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 03:26 (nineteen years ago) link

it was the weekly shouting match that i couldn't take anymore. oy vey!

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 03:29 (nineteen years ago) link

At first, I was critical of Kris and Jon's blandness as well -- if you were going to come up with a stereotypical (in a 'good' way) liberal couple, they'd be it -- but compared to everyone else, their niceness makes up for being so perfectly boring.

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 03:35 (nineteen years ago) link

They're likeable enough that I won't mind if they win (if we were scoring the race on points then they've probably performed better than the others -- consistently in the top three), but they're bland enough that I can't bring myself to root for them.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 04:02 (nineteen years ago) link

I can't root for anybody, but I do kind of feel sorry for the patheticness of Adam. Poor kitty.

― Leon the Fatboy (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 04:07 (nineteen years ago) link

no way! what's her name was right - he is totally abusive. i hate the way he plays the puppy-eyed "i love you" card every time she calls him on his shit. oh my god i just realized i'm arguing about reality tv on an internet messageboard.

― mark p (Mark P), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 04:10 (nineteen years ago) link

also, FUCK YOU JONATHAN AND VICTORIA!!

― mark p (Mark P), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 04:11 (nineteen years ago) link

(ps. a giant runner-up fuck you goes out to kendra. her little monologue on ethiopia was reprehensible.)

― mark p (Mark P), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 04:13 (nineteen years ago) link

That's what makes him so pitiful! (But I don't really think he is abusive)

x-post

― Leon the Fatboy (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 04:13 (nineteen years ago) link

I've been rooting for Lori & Bolo since Gus & Hera left. I don't know why.
Rebecca is just as hideously unevolved emotionally as Adam. She wants to be Kris and Jon, it's so obvious, and she resents Adam because he always gets in the way when she's trying to make buddies with them.

Freddy and Kendra, oh man. Hey lady, if you can talk, you're breathing.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 19 January 2005 04:13 (nineteen years ago) link

rebecca's fun, i dig her.

― mark p (Mark P), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 04:14 (nineteen years ago) link

btw, do ethiopians cut mud with broken glass or something?

― mark p (Mark P), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 04:15 (nineteen years ago) link

Rebecca only looks good because she's always next to the incredible sulk.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 19 January 2005 04:17 (nineteen years ago) link

Adam is needy, clingy, and somewhat pathetic, but at the same time Rebecca said some cruel and hurtful things. The moral of the story is: if you're an on-again/off-again couple having serious issues, why the fuck would you go on Amazing Race which can do nothing but make all that stuff worse?

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 04:20 (nineteen years ago) link

She wants to be Kris and Jon, it's so obvious, and she resents Adam because he always gets in the way when she's trying to make buddies with them.

So painfully OTM, Huk-L

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 04:29 (nineteen years ago) link

Wrestler lady bugs me. She was acting like "she got the hard one" with that cross. Once a week or so ago when he tried to tell her to be more positive, she said she wasn't raised that way. I think if she even won she'd somehow think it was unfair.

I'm glad J & V lost. And I'm glad they finally said "may be eliminated" instead of "will be" but Philiminated someone nonetheless.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 04:32 (nineteen years ago) link

Married couple kicked off The Amazing Race after bickering around globe
NEW YORK (AP) — Married entrepreneurs Jonathan Fuller and Victoria Baker bickered their way across the globe on CBS’ The Amazing Race and were eliminated during Tuesday’s episode.
“I knew that he was going to be over the top. I know Jon very well,” Baker told The Associated Press on Wednesday. “I know he can be very enthusiastic. I was a little taken aback by his intensity. It was so off the charts.”
Fuller went into the competition with hopes of being the show’s villain, but he had no idea “it would look like that.” Most of “that” were arguments and a shoving incident with his wife.
“I turned off my compassion,” said Fuller. “I pushed the envelope too far. I learned a lot about myself. I’m deeply sorry if I offended people out there. I look at what I saw up there, and I didn’t like the person that I saw.”
Viewers, and host Phil Keoghan, were shocked when Fuller, 42, shoved the 32-year-old Baker after a footrace spat in Berlin during the fifth leg of the race. After the incident, Fuller declared he was done with the competition, something that wasn’t seen on the show.
“I did quit the race,” Fuller told the AP. “I said, ‘It’s done.’ I was mad at how it was handled. I was mad at Phil. He kept asking me these questions. I was mad at myself. I was mad at the whole situation.”
Seven hours later, Fuller changed his mind.
“It was a flip of a switch,” he said. “Well into the morning, (the producers) said it was up to me if I showed up or not. I have to say the love of The Amazing Race put me back on it.”
“It was definitely a learning experience,” said Baker. “You have to see yourself at your worst to be yourself at your best. I hope America gives us a chance. Jon and I been together a long time. Eight years is like a lifetime if you live in Los Angeles.”

― Huk-L, Thursday, 20 January 2005 17:02 (nineteen years ago) link

Eight years is like a lifetime if you live with an asshole.

― dave225 (Dave225), Thursday, 20 January 2005 17:37 (nineteen years ago) link

two weeks pass...

"I feel like Michael Keaton in Gung Ho!"

― dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 9 February 2005 02:31 (nineteen years ago) link

OK, as a Chicagoan, I am wondering what the fuck is up with the O'Hare CTA person telling them to take the Blue Line in, get off at Chicago, and walk "2 blocks" to Michigan. The Blue Line intersects with Chicago at Milwaukee, which is at least a mile away from Michigan. Next thing I know, they're getting off on State and seemingly right there near the Water Tower.

Also, they must have had to do some task near the Chicago Fire Academy or Manny's Deli on the near SW side, which was not aired, because they were near Jefferson & Roosevelt when they hailed their cabs to Gino's East, not anywhere near the Water Tower.

Props to the teams for finding that park at the end, though; I would have guessed Chinatown, but I had never heard of that place before.

KKKendra and Freddy won, which is a bummer. John and Kris were so obviously the nicer, stronger team.

But tonight's episode was worth it to see Dave Grohl Hayden losing her shit.

― Baked Bean Teeth (Baked Bean Teeth), Wednesday, 9 February 2005 04:09 (nineteen years ago) link

The amazing racist wins the Amazing Race!

Now that you mention it, Hayden does look a lot like Dave Grohl.

― Leon the Fatboy (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 9 February 2005 04:11 (nineteen years ago) link

It's the teeth.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 9 February 2005 04:29 (nineteen years ago) link

I can't believe another one is starting in 3 weeks. what are they trying to do to me?

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 9 February 2005 04:30 (nineteen years ago) link

um, but anyway, this finale was actually pretty good. That last hour went really quick.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 9 February 2005 04:31 (nineteen years ago) link

After last season, I actually thought a team I liked could win. Stupid me. Stupid Kendra.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 9 February 2005 07:02 (nineteen years ago) link

In a (probably futile) attempt to temper our sadness at the amazing racist winning the Amazing Race, I offer teh funnies:

- Adam (to Kris): "You in raging bitch mode is like her..." gestures at Rebecca "...on a good day". Cue hurt and bewildered look on Rebecca's face (and yet, stangely, no follow-up).

- Rebecca (rowing), to "formerly dating" teammate: "Nice long strokes, Adam" (Heh.)

- Racist Kendra, upon arriving at the 2,000 year-old Terracotta Army in Xi'an, China, an archaelogical wonder of the world: "Do we have to dig, honey?" (yeah, just like you had to tear down the fucking wall in Berlin, you twat.)

- Weird conversation about language differences between Kris and Jon: Kris decides that Chinese isn't Germanic, like English, and blurts:

"Babe, I love you"

Jon inexplicably says: "Can you please fetch me some water?"

(I fully accept that this entire exchange probably went right over my head, though.)

- The Official Ugly American Moment: Cabbie leads Aaron and Hayden far off the beaten track. They've had enough, and want to bail. Naturally, he still wants the fare. It looks like they refuse, and he hangs onto Aaron's pack as he tries to walk away. Cue Ugly American: "Touch me and I'll kick your ass!" Ha! Cut to Aaron floating face down in the Yangtze (a small part of this summary is an untruth).

- Rebecca, when confronted with an array of padlocks and only one key: "Very Zen, isn't it?" Followed quickly by: "Open! Open! Open!"

- Hayden has a weird breakdown and Aaron shrieks: "I hate China!!!" Heh.

- Kendra: "The Year 2". WTF?

- Rebecca: "He has three testicles!" Ha ha ha...

- Adam, in despair: "You're very mean. Do you understand the word mean? You are very cold."

- Kendra, after Freddy tried to get a cop to escort their cab to their destination: "Honey, it's not an EMERGENCY to a POLICE OFFICER!!!"

A: I don't eat tomatoes
R: I don't eat cheese
A: I don't eat tomatoes
R: I don't eat cheese

Wow, what a wild television ride. I hate that Kendra, the "Ghetto Africa" woman, won this thing, though.

― David A. (Davant), Wednesday, 9 February 2005 07:57 (nineteen years ago) link

I am wondering what the fuck is up with the O'Hare CTA person telling them to take the Blue Line in, get off at Chicago, and walk "2 blocks" to Michigan

They cut some of it .. I thought I heard her say take the train downtown to the Howard Train and take it to Chicago.. Which is also a bit wrong because does anything refer to the Red Line as the Howard Train anymore?

― dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 9 February 2005 12:26 (nineteen years ago) link

Thank you, David A.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 9 February 2005 16:24 (nineteen years ago) link

I thought Hayden and AAAARON! (I can't think his name without hearing her voice shrieking it) should have let Rebecca and Adam hit the mat before them. They were the ones who quit, but they made R&A hear Phil say "you're the last team to arrive". Then AARON!! had to steal R&A's thunder about making it into the final 3 by popping the question.
By the end, I liked R&A a lot more than before. They both seem to have grown up during the race.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 9 February 2005 16:28 (nineteen years ago) link

Yeah, even though they were both kind of immature and dysfunctional I ended up liking them.

― Leon the Fatboy (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 9 February 2005 16:32 (nineteen years ago) link

They will be together forever.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 9 February 2005 16:34 (nineteen years ago) link

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race_application/

They're accepting applications for season 8 right now!

― Leon the Fatboy (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 9 February 2005 18:13 (nineteen years ago) link

Teams of four???

Oh drat, no Canadians allowed.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 9 February 2005 18:17 (nineteen years ago) link

They have never allowed canucks. There should definitely be a team ilx.

― Leon the Fatboy (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 9 February 2005 18:19 (nineteen years ago) link

Canadians would have an unfair advantage, being geneticallly superior in every way.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 9 February 2005 18:25 (nineteen years ago) link

And they have adamantium skeletons.

― Leon the Fatboy (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 9 February 2005 18:25 (nineteen years ago) link

"You're worthy of having my children" -racist Kendra

― dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 9 February 2005 20:19 (nineteen years ago) link

the unspoken corollory of that was "now that you have half a million dollars."

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 9 February 2005 20:23 (nineteen years ago) link

Why did she almost puke eating just a li'l deep dish pizza?

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 9 February 2005 20:27 (nineteen years ago) link

Everybody knows pizza is poisonous to racist androids, Maria.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 9 February 2005 20:28 (nineteen years ago) link

Right.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 9 February 2005 20:31 (nineteen years ago) link

.. racist models have never eaten that much food.

― dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 9 February 2005 20:33 (nineteen years ago) link

maybe pizza is too ghetto for her

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 9 February 2005 22:16 (nineteen years ago) link

- Weird conversation about language differences between Kris and Jon: Kris decides that Chinese isn't Germanic, like English, and blurts:
"Babe, I love you"

Jon inexplicably says: "Can you please fetch me some water?"

dude this was the funniest exchange of the whole episode! jon was talking about how abrupt chinese is, and from there they started saying random english phrases abruptly. they were schticking.

― mark p (Mark P), Thursday, 10 February 2005 03:46 (nineteen years ago) link

Well, yes.

― David A. (Davant), Thursday, 10 February 2005 08:23 (nineteen years ago) link

dude this was why i noted it. did u miss my massively telegraphed disclaimer?

― David A. (Davant), Thursday, 10 February 2005 08:25 (nineteen years ago) link

i guess i don't understand what was inexplicable about it.

― mark p (Mark P), Thursday, 10 February 2005 16:26 (nineteen years ago) link

two weeks pass...

so, um, is everybody ready? why it seems like just yesterday...

can you say 2-hour premiere 2nite? I CAN!

― scott seward (scott seward), Tuesday, 1 March 2005 19:08 (nineteen years ago) link

Why are there Survivors on this?

― Huk-L, Tuesday, 1 March 2005 19:11 (nineteen years ago) link

CBS loves famewhores (and ratings).

― Leon the Fatboy (Ex Leon), Tuesday, 1 March 2005 19:12 (nineteen years ago) link

They did that before with that icky gal from Big Brother. She lasted two seconds. I'm guessing Boston Rob will confuse directions or something. He's kind of dim-witted.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Tuesday, 1 March 2005 19:55 (nineteen years ago) link

And Adam was "kind of" obnoxious.

― Huk-L, Tuesday, 1 March 2005 19:58 (nineteen years ago) link

I'm loving this.

You will all bow to the awesomeness of Rob and Amber, who are vying with the gay boyfriends and the mother-gay son combo for the most entertaining team. The hillbillies and the blondes aren't far behind.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 03:12 (nineteen years ago) link

The hillbillies are very far behind now.

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 04:05 (nineteen years ago) link

I watched this for little while tonight, during the zip line thing. I feel that I'm missing something. It was dreadfully boring. There's a an Ashlee Simpson kind of vibe to it, they're all dashing around through gorgeous and inexplicable terrain, going "oh are we supposed to get on that thingie? GRASSIASS." Maybe some of the other stunts are better/more humiliating?

― Tracer Hand (tracerhand), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 04:19 (nineteen years ago) link

Yeah, the part with the zip line isn't representative of the rest of the show.

A few of the teams are able to speak Spanish.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 04:26 (nineteen years ago) link

Maybe it's because it followed so closely on the heels of the last and the big whiz-bang finale, or maybe because it was two hours long, but this felt awfully tedious.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 2 March 2005 07:12 (nineteen years ago) link

For those who couldn't get enough of Road Rules.

― Tracer Hand (tracerhand), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 07:16 (nineteen years ago) link

You really should watch the whole thing, Traacer; you tuned in at probably the most boring portion of the show and missed all of the llama snot.

I am very sad that the hillbillies lost out, partially because of the potential entertainment factor and partially because of how evilly ironic it would have been for the POW to get cut on the very first episode. I am also intrigued that the two biggest "stories" (in-vitro Enron casualty couple and "help the troops" ex-POW) are at the back of the pack; I wonder if the producers allowed for this possibility when casting the race?

Also, imagine a celebrity Amazing Race with the proceeds going to charity! It's too bad MTV can't swing the budget to do a RW/RR Amazing Race (although they kind of had a mini-version with Battle Of The Seasons).

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 14:36 (nineteen years ago) link

That one hillbilly dude spoke the most fucked up Spanish I've ever heard! He still had a hillbilly accent! They were funny, it's a shame they lost, where the two blondes got through.

I love those two girls that came in first! They spoke Spanish very well, and even when they got angry at each other, they were sweeties.

That dude Rob is an ASSHATFACEJERKWAD and I hope he loses and they let his girlfriend keep going. Say "suck it up" one more time dillhole!

― nickalicious (nickalicious), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 14:44 (nineteen years ago) link

I love those two girls that came in first!

But they're evil! They're all kissy-kissy when things are going well, and then when they were doing the llama they showed no team spirit when it actually mattered. I suspect they're sort of a Chuck & Buck-style couple.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 2 March 2005 14:49 (nineteen years ago) link

Sometimes evil is good, though! (See next week when Bianca curses out Rob, for example, or Mirna from AR5.)

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 14:51 (nineteen years ago) link

When they were racing away from the starting place, the "come on, baby"s were flyin'. I hope that was a little joke from the editors, like the old lady saying, "Oh doggone it."

― dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 15:08 (nineteen years ago) link

I'm writing a paper on why evil is good on reality tv!

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 15:43 (nineteen years ago) link

Oh wait, I'm confused, I thought Rob was the dude who was like "suck it up"x1,000,000,000 to his girlfriend when she was like "this thing's choking me!".

REAPPLY ONE CARRYING STRAPPY DEALIE

― nickalicious (nickalicious), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 15:47 (nineteen years ago) link

Rob is half of the Survivor duo; you're thinking of Ray.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 16:22 (nineteen years ago) link

Did anyone else get the impression that the girls who came in first were more than friends?

― Leon the Fatboy (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 16:23 (nineteen years ago) link

I did. I think they have a secret.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 16:27 (nineteen years ago) link

The brothers were ALL OVER THAT! Did you see that in the airport? We larfed.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 16:33 (nineteen years ago) link

Did anyone else think the POW dude was lame-o when he was talking to karate dude: "i don't know if i'm gonna be telling everyone this, but here's my whole POW story and I'm gonna give the million dollars to charity and feel free to pass that along to everyone if you want". Um, i'm paraphrasing.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 16:36 (nineteen years ago) link

Why would anyone (besides dude named Meredith and his wife [I can't believe there's a man named MEREDITH]) choose the llamas over the baskets? That was a grand display of RETARDOCITY on the parts of the llama choosers. And none of them even told any of the llamas to "come get some HAM"!

― nickalicious (nickalicious), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 16:42 (nineteen years ago) link

The older couple were the only ones who did the llamas correctly (which figured heavily into their surprising-to-me 6th place finish).

Poor Bianca-and-Loveress are going to have difficulties when they hit a non-Spanish-speaking country.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 16:48 (nineteen years ago) link

We thought there was a hard and fast rule that the first option (i.e. llamas) is always quicker and easier than the second one. Maybe the producers are mixing it up better this time.

I bet the producers were bumming that the hillbillies lost.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 16:51 (nineteen years ago) link

I think only one of them is in love with the other. The other seems to tolerate and manipulate those affections. I think we're going to see a full-blown meltdown of that relationship by the time they hit Helsinki.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 2 March 2005 16:52 (nineteen years ago) link

I think the producers were thinking the altitude would be a bigger factor than it ended up being; it seemed like only Deana ws really hit by it of the people who chose the baskets.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 16:53 (nineteen years ago) link

They called those gals "roommates" but when they did their little interview, one of them said "she completes me" - have you ever had someone who was just a roommate who completed you?

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 16:55 (nineteen years ago) link

The married couple seemed surprised to come in 6th too! Pleasantly surprised! Meanwhile RAY (not Rob, Nick, not Rob) was such a DICK about coming in 7th. Dude, you're not out! "Suck it up" fuckface!

I'm bummed that the hillbillies lost. Maybe they can drop them in a Cessna on LOST island or something! They need more fat people, so they can turn to cannibalism when the boar/rat/fish runs out!

― nickalicious (nickalicious), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 16:55 (nineteen years ago) link

Yeah, I hated that. It was such a "Ooh, feel sorry for me and let me win the million dollars" move.

― Leon the Fatboy (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 16:59 (nineteen years ago) link

such a DICK about coming in 7th

"We'll take it."

Oh, thanks, we can all breat a sigh of relief now asshead. We were all worried you were going to refuse NOT GETTING ELIMINATED in the first round.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 2 March 2005 17:00 (nineteen years ago) link

I bet my roommate $2 (I only bet on tv shows nowadays, apparently) that the whiney kid with his mommy's balls are going to drop midseason, he's going to figure out what's going on with those girls, try to get in on a 3-way, and end up getting ultimately busted masturbating watching them through the window by his mom.

― nickalicious (nickalicious), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 17:02 (nineteen years ago) link

Um, you know that whiny kid is gay, right? I hope you didn't need that $2 to pay the gas bill.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 17:17 (nineteen years ago) link

Ray and Deanna are Jonathan and Victoria (from last season) waiting to happen. Ray is a bit psycho.

Deanna + (I forget her partner's name) : their CONSTANT harping on about Rob & Amber ("Robandamber are ahead of us now, where are Robandamber, we're two minutes behind Robandamber ...") is 10000000000000X more annoying than anything Rob and Amber could possibly do.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 17:24 (nineteen years ago) link

Seriously. Don't worry about what the other teams are doing, just focus on racing.

― Leon the Fatboy (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 18:08 (nineteen years ago) link

I am convinced both girl/girl teams are gay. Debbie and Bianca are way too touchy feely. Actually, it seems like one of them is way more touchy than the other. The other one, the blondes, their bio on the cbs page makes it seem like they are together too. Well not really, I am just picking up on that one works and one is a stay at home mom. But who knows maybe she's making bank on the child support.

I like the out gay couple Lynn and Alex, I feel they are this year's Oswald and Danny. I loved those guys.

I like Rob and Amber. I am actually pulling for them. I was on the fence about them before, but everyone's obsession with them is pushing me towards them.

I'm happy with this season so far...There are a few times I can see liking.

― rocknrolldetox (rocknrolldetox), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 18:46 (nineteen years ago) link

Oh man, that kid really is gay? I thought he was just some poor unfortunate exactly-like-me-at-16 painfully-effeminate-but-otherwise-straight mama's boy!

― nickalicious (nickalicious), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 18:54 (nineteen years ago) link

He said he was gay in the opening montage when they introduced the teams one by one. Their stated plan was to downplay themselves to the other teams by assuming apple pie mom + mama's boy roles.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 19:28 (nineteen years ago) link

He even introduced himself to the kissy-girls as "Hi, I'm gay."
Slightly more transparent badge-wearer than POW.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 2 March 2005 19:46 (nineteen years ago) link

Maybe he's PRETNEDING to be gay, yeah, that's the ticket! So then when he's all like "hellO LADIES" when his balls/voice drops, they're all like "oh we thought you were gay!" and then they all lez up, except there's a dick in there somewhere too.

― nickalicious (nickalicious), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 19:48 (nineteen years ago) link

You're thinking of another show (Amazing Lays)

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 20:02 (nineteen years ago) link

The fatbilly with the goatee spoke Portuguese, which is why it may have sounded like weird Spanish.

Ray and Deanna are Jonathan and Victoria (from last season) waiting to happen. Ray is a bit psycho.

Definitely. The producers seem to think now that they HAVE to have this sort of a team on every season now. Unfortunately, they didn't pick a real interesting cockface this time around; he may be a monstrous jerkoff, but it's not really translating through the TV all that well -- he's coming off rather bland in fact.

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Wednesday, 2 March 2005 20:31 (nineteen years ago) link

Hahaha how quickly Debbie and Bianca went from being strong frontrunners to sucking all kinds of ferocious ass! Also, is Rob a Jedi?

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 16 March 2005 19:09 (nineteen years ago) link

i missed last nite's episode (one of the only times ever that i've missed this stupid show.) did anything memorable happen?

― scott seward (scott seward), Thursday, 17 March 2005 01:15 (nineteen years ago) link

- Debbie and Bianca started the episode by driving to a hotel to get directions. While they were there, Rob and Amber (who crashed at the hotel for a few hours of sleep) stole their cab. Once they found a new cab and made it to the car park where they had to pick up a car to drive into Argentina, they spent two hours driving the wrong way before figuring out that they had to turn around and go the other way.

- There was an eating Roadblock where the racers had to eat 4 pounds of meat; failing to do so would give you a 4 hour penalty from the arrival point of the next team at the Roadblock. Rob bailed on the task pretty quickly, then talked TWO other teams (Ray & Deana, Meredeth & Gretchen) into bailing as well, in the process ensuring at least an hour and a half lead over said bailing teams and pretty much guaranteeing that he and Amber would not be eliminated this leg.

- Lynn and Alex won the leg narrowly over Uchenna and Joyce; Uchenna out-ate Lynn on the Roadblock but U&J got lost on the way to the Pit Stop.

- Susan and Patrick continued to suck ass by first not figuring out how to get out of Santiago for an hour, then by Patrick being the second-to-last person to arrive at the Roadblock and then verge on wimping out of eating the meat.

- Patrick only ate the meat after Bianca and Debbie finally showed up and Bianca totally shamed him by chowing down so quickly that she cut a two hour lead down to something on the order of 10 minutes. Alas, it still wasn't close enough and the secret lovers (yes, that's what they are) were PHILIMINATED.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Thursday, 17 March 2005 02:39 (nineteen years ago) link

they spent two hours driving the wrong way before figuring out that they had to turn around and go the other way.

I believe the line went something like "Wait, aren't we supposed to drive over the Andes? Why are we driving by the ocean?"

― Elvis Telecom (Chris Barrus), Thursday, 17 March 2005 03:28 (nineteen years ago) link

I missed last week when Boston Rob didn't eat the meat. I had to laugh this week when they caught up and took first nonetheless. I started hating R & A, but the other teams' fixation on beating them has switched my alliance some. Plus, they're so laid back. Rob seemed a lot dumber and scarier on Survivor than he does on the Amazing Race.

The previews make next week's episode look like a doozy!

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 14:48 (nineteen years ago) link

Yay! Blood! I can hear the old lady now, "Oh doggone it, I've split my head open. Doggonnit."

― dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 15:50 (nineteen years ago) link

She'll also be saying, "Sponge me down, Meredith! HYUCK HYUCK HYUCK I'M HORNY!"

― The Ghost of Post-Menopausal Sex Drive (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 16:01 (nineteen years ago) link

Old people be ______________
-Bleedin'!
-Sexin'!
-Gratin'.

― dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 16:03 (nineteen years ago) link

I hate that guy who kept talking about bottom-feeders and not being a loser like the weakest teams. Ageist prick. And his gal looks unhealthy, like she's got a liver problem.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 16:05 (nineteen years ago) link

i felt so bad for that mom. her son was such a douche.

― charleston charge (chaki), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 16:58 (nineteen years ago) link

It's very interesting how the teams that obsess about beating Rob and Amber suddenly find themselves struck by acute case of Wow I Am Suddenly Incapable Of Racing.

― The Ghost of Production Team Sabotage (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 17:23 (nineteen years ago) link

you're talking about the gay guys right?

― charleston charge (chaki), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 17:24 (nineteen years ago) link

The gay guys (aka Team Personal Assistant), mom/douche, the secret lovers...

― The Ghost of I Sense A Pattern (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 17:27 (nineteen years ago) link

Rob seemed a lot dumber and scarier on Survivor than he does on the Amazing Race

Eh? Rob owned Survivor when he was on it (Survivor All-Stars), and now he's owning Amazing Race.

On paper (whatever that means, just go with the term for now) R&A are the clear front-runners and nobody is even close to them. Teams that were looking sneaky and dangerous in the first couple of weeks are now gone (Secret Lesbians, Susan and Patrick). The brothers are strong, but they're too prone to major fuckups (looks like next week will bring the fuckup to end all fuckups). The grandparents have no chance. Ray=Jonathan from last season, except that Jon was an asshole but he was also a very good racer, whereas Ray is just an asshole. The Gay Boys are the most annoying thing on TV right now, competing with R&A in silly paddle races within the race that exist only in their own mind and then bragging about it for four hours afterward.

Rob and Amber are the shit.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 18:22 (nineteen years ago) link

This is going to come down to a three-way race between Rob & Amber, Uchenna & Joyce and POW & Beauty Queen.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 18:41 (nineteen years ago) link

Ugh. I should stop watching now, I suppose. Uchenna & Joyce are alright, but seem to be a little sloppy as racers. POW & co are sp boring I forget they exist. And Rob & Amber .. I kind of admire Rob's spirit, but I think he's smug & too often fucks over another team without really any gain.

― dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 18:46 (nineteen years ago) link

I didn't watch Survivor All-Stars. The first one Rob was on, he was offensive. I bet he's scary when drunk and single. His original audition tape for Survivor was endearing. He didn't say much, just filmed himself getting into his refrigerator and looking goofy.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 18:49 (nineteen years ago) link

That sounds about right. Oddly enough, one of those teams was nearly eliminated in Week 1. Neither team is particularly strong, but their chemistry is solid, they're consistent and they don't beat themselves, which can't be said for any of the other remaining teams (except R&A, of course).

xxpost

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 18:49 (nineteen years ago) link

POW & Beauty Queen.

Can we get scare quotes around "Beauty Queen"? After Christie, Nicole and then Kendra, this year's pageant chick is a big step down in looks.

Also, Uchenna and POW are both tremendous goobers, though U. hasn't done anything dickfaced enough to warrant anything beyond mild amusement.

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 19:05 (nineteen years ago) link

Can we not mention KKKendra in the pantheon of hot reality show chix? Her, um, "personality" stripped away any hotness she had.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 23 March 2005 19:08 (nineteen years ago) link

I HATE Rob and Amber. probably from watching "All Stars" and having to listen to his "Ambah...Ambah..." for weeks. Also, of course they're feeling comfortable in the race - they already have well over a million in the bank.
I'm rooting for Uchenna and Joyce - they seem to be enjoying parts of the race, which always makes me feel better. Their experiences which led them to compete are compelling - they deserve the money, if you want to equate a huge failure in capitalism with the notion that they can get it all back by a television show. Which, somehow, my mind grapples with but...then I eventually give up and enjoy the show.
Abusive guy is no Jonathan - lack of blue hair vs. no hair being key - but his comments this week were pretty much insane. "I don't wanna be lumped in with some seventy year old dude!" Sorry, it's called ageing, and eventually, if you get off the steroids, you might be a seventy year old dude.
I think Robambah are going to lose, eventually, because the overwhelming smugness is just too much. The Philimenator doesn't seem all that pleased to see them.
Best Rob quote of the week: "I was bohn with a, um, lucky hohseshoe...up my ass!" (Then kisses Ambah, who giggles and fake hits him.)

― aimurchie (aimurchie), Thursday, 24 March 2005 00:39 (nineteen years ago) link

Hahaha old people be fallin'!

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 02:08 (nineteen years ago) link

That was some drama.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 03:00 (nineteen years ago) link

I'm so glad they were philiminated.

― Maria D. (Maria D.), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 03:04 (nineteen years ago) link

I AM SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 03:09 (nineteen years ago) link

It really was the best possible outcome. And the way it happened was SOOOO sweet.

What's ILE's take on Amber & Rob re: Pull Over-gate? Should they have stopped? They could have at least yelled out the window like the other teams did, although the difference between doing that and just driving by was minimal in terms of the outcome of the stage.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 03:13 (nineteen years ago) link

they should have yelled out the window. phil was pissed.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 03:23 (nineteen years ago) link

OK I just realized that there was a whole other hour that I didn't watch.

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 03:49 (nineteen years ago) link

This show is great! I had no idea. I didn't watch Survivor at all, but Rob totally rules it. I love that guy. He's the intercontinental champion of all Massholes with mad Boston driving skillz.

Between this and the dude on local public access wearing a Yankees Suck t-shirt and a Red Sox cap and ranting about how unfair it is they charge ya long distance to call from Prahvidence to Wahwick Rhodylin, it was a wicked awesome night of TV.

― daria g (daria g), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 03:56 (nineteen years ago) link

Great ending to the episode. Hopefully Deanna will get away from Ray. At least in the last season, Jonathan always claimed he still loved his wife. Ray didn't make any bones about the fact that Deanna just didn't cut it for him. Very very sad.

As for Rob and Amber, they totally should have pulled over and rolled down the window. Losing 30 seconds in a race to pretend they have a heart wouldn't have killed them.

― Jonathan (Jonathan), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 12:00 (nineteen years ago) link

Lynn & Alex: "There's no room.." (Classic, btw)
Rob: "OK, we'll play it like that then. No more Mr. nice guy."

Riiiiiight.

― dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 12:08 (nineteen years ago) link

I'd love to see Rob and amber come last on a week when it was non-elimination. First off, none of the teams will help them, and secondly, if they went out begging for money, their "fans" that they seem to find everywhere might be a little taken back, since they have a million dollars. Then again, people seem willing to do anything for these two.

― Jonathan (Jonathan), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 12:18 (nineteen years ago) link

The brothers almost made me cry last night when they finished! And so did Meredith and Gretchen!

I love how Ray and Deanna, even WITH that fast forward, lost, seemingly only because Ray is a douche and was more interested in making Deanna feel bad about herself than grinding corn. What a fuckstick!

Oh, and I love how dude kept saying "Meredith and whatshisname" and finally his wife was like "Meredith is the GUY".

― nickalicious (nickalicious), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 13:15 (nineteen years ago) link

It was so sweet to see them philiminated. I especially like how Gretchen and Meredith outlasted them, after all of Ray's trashtalking about them being too old and weak to be in the race.

― Leon Bluth (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 13:21 (nineteen years ago) link

ray was fuckin' creepy. total wifebeater material. all that "i have more faith in you then you do" crap. yeah right, buddy. getting beat by the olders was too poetic for words.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 13:33 (nineteen years ago) link

I want to befriend Uchenna and Joyce. I can't believe their relationship was rocky before coming on the show!

The brothers deserve gigantic medals made of candy for PWNing Ray The Fuckstick and his gimpy non-running legs.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 13:38 (nineteen years ago) link

"oldsters" not olders. or maybe just elders. the elders really did make me cringe in the cave and make me kinda wish that they would just go home, but then they pulled it out! you never know.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 13:39 (nineteen years ago) link

i know what really made me cringe: when the oldies left the cave WITHOUT THE CLUE and then wandered around mumbling "Do you have the clue? where's the clue". that was just too pathetic. but i'm glad they proved me wrong.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 13:42 (nineteen years ago) link

ALSO WHAT THE FUCK WAS UP WITH DEANA'S RIGHT EYE???????

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 13:43 (nineteen years ago) link

her eye was scaring me. you think ray popped her one? she always looked sad and blotchy. i felt bad for her.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 13:46 (nineteen years ago) link

What a bunch of douchebags.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 30 March 2005 13:46 (nineteen years ago) link

Ray is appalling - at the end Deanna was like, "he has to learn there's more than one person in this relationship" and I thought, yeah, right. That arrogant piece of shit is never going to learn anything. GET ONE RESTRAINING ORDER.

― daria g (daria g), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 14:17 (nineteen years ago) link

Deanna has to learn there isn't more than one person in that relationship and move on!
All race long, Ray's been like "She has to start asserting herself" and then she finally did, and he couldn't believe it!

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 30 March 2005 14:20 (nineteen years ago) link

I liked how they got to the corn-pounding task, cut away, and then OH NO DEANNA HAS A SPLIT LIP AND RAY IS YELLING! Did he punch her? (Ans. No, she obviously smacked herself in the face with her pounder but it was still great editing.)

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 14:22 (nineteen years ago) link

You know, for being a big muscular guy, he was really REALLY shitty at that corn grinding thing.

Meanwhile Uchenna and Joyce looked like they were getting TURNED ON watching each other do that. "Ew, yeah baby, WORK THAT STICK."

― nickalicious (nickalicious), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 14:26 (nineteen years ago) link

I love that Uchenna and Joyce HOUSED everyone on that task!

Lynn and Alex suck. I can't wait for them to get Philiminated. STOP OBSESSING OVER ROB AND AMBER AND RACE, YOU FUCKSTICKS.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 14:30 (nineteen years ago) link

i agree. their moral crusade about how detestable rob and amber were for not stopping was actually almost as bad as rob and amber not stopping.

― mark p (Mark P), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 14:37 (nineteen years ago) link

not enough love for the brothers on this thread, btw. they're such DUDES.

― mark p (Mark P), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 14:38 (nineteen years ago) link

Rob & Amber not stopping is less detestable than Lynn & Alex going on and on about how they did stop for the next three episodes.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 30 March 2005 14:41 (nineteen years ago) link

When the brothers made that flight and surreptitiously gave each other respeck knuckles? CLASSIC!

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 14:42 (nineteen years ago) link

(I have to admit that when Lynn read the information from their clue and then executed a flawless geek-turn-and-run, I nearly spat out my drink. So funny...)

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 14:45 (nineteen years ago) link

not enough love for the brothers on this thread, btw. they're such DUDES.

Yeah, they're great! I was sad when it looked like they were out of the race, it was fantastic when they were able to beat Ray and Deana at the last minute.

― Leon Bluth (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 14:46 (nineteen years ago) link

well, rob and amber not stopping WAS pretty bad. i like how in the beginning the editors and producers did everything possible to make rob and amber seem really likable, and now that all the possible villains have been eliminated, they're setting them up to be the show's assholes. granted i don't think it would take much. i liked them a lot in the beginning but now they're starting to irritate me. amber's fawning looks at rob whenever he says something remotely cocky/controversial are getting stale.

(xposts)

― mark p (Mark P), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 14:47 (nineteen years ago) link

(I have to admit that when Lynn read the information from their clue and then executed a flawless geek-turn-and-run, I nearly spat out my drink. So funny...)

haha otm, they literally preened and squawked their way to the car.

― mark p (Mark P), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 14:49 (nineteen years ago) link

i just loved how lynn immediately started gossiping around the ol' corn mill.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 15:03 (nineteen years ago) link

It wasn't exactly cool of them to deny Rob and Amber the van space though.

― nickalicious (nickalicious), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 15:06 (nineteen years ago) link

Yeah, after all Rob's done for other teams...bribing bus drivers/security guards, stealing cabs, etc.
I don't mind that Rob's being all sneaky and conniving like he was on S:AS, I just think he's a fucking twat when the tables are turned and he acts the victim

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 30 March 2005 15:10 (nineteen years ago) link

It wasn't exactly cool of them to deny Rob and Amber the van space though.

i disagree! if anything i'd like to see people be a little bit MORE cutthroat -- that's what i liked so much about rob and amber early on. and to be honest i don't understand why everyone's giving the old people money -- it's not like they got mugged, they came in last.

― mark p (Mark P), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 15:22 (nineteen years ago) link

I think that if they had the same attitude as Rob and Amber ("this is a race and we'll do what we have to to win") rather than the attitude they have ("we hate Rob and Amber because they eat kittens and they already won a million dollars"), Lynn and Alex would not be tiresome douchebags who should fall off of a cliff.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 15:31 (nineteen years ago) link

I don't mind that Rob's being all sneaky and conniving like he was on S:AS, I just think he's a fucking twat when the tables are turned and he acts the victim

He didn't act the victim. Obviously anyone would be pissed off about the taxi incident, so he said his piece about it and then carried on racing. OTOH, when the Gay Boys think somebody has looked at them funny, they complain about it for the next two episodes.

"We would have come in second but we stopped unlike Rob and Amber -- THEY HAVE NO SOUL!!!"

Um, no. Setting aside the screwing over vis a vis the taxi incident, you would have finished in exactly the same spot. The difference between R&A rolling down the window and not stopping is 30 seconds. The difference between doing Water and doing Food at the detour looked to be about an hour.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 16:22 (nineteen years ago) link

Re: Deanna's eye and "she obviously smacked herself in the face with her pounder" (sorry Dan, don't know how to do the italics quotes; new to this & all),

I think I noticed her eye was already bad and swollen the day before, after that (god-awful) fast-forward high-wire stunt (no way I could have done that). I'm thinking it was either (1) bee sting? (2) allergic reaction or (3) stress reaction.

― theophilus jones (theophilus), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 16:46 (nineteen years ago) link

(italics: <I>text</I> = text)
(bold: <B>text</B> = text)

I was speaking more about her split lip when I mentioned the pounder than I was her eye. My wife thought the eye thing was a stress-induced facial tic.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 17:00 (nineteen years ago) link

Yeah, everyone was getting pretty beaten up in the show last night.

Thanks for the italics help. Now, how do I create hypertext for a link? Is there a FAQ/help I should be reading?

― theophilus jones (theophilus), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 17:46 (nineteen years ago) link

(hyperlink: <a href="this is the thread where we talk breathlessly about the best TV show on North American television: THE AMAZING RACE!">a link to this thread</a< = a link to this thread)
(< = <)
(> = >)
(& = &)

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 17:52 (nineteen years ago) link

(You usually don't need the HTML literals for & and >.)

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 17:54 (nineteen years ago) link

yeah, guess I should have learned some HTML basics along the way. Thanks again, TGODP.

Back on topic: Was it really fair for them to give the dudes a new rover? When they crashed it, I thought, "Well, I guess the old couple aren't getting eliminated after all." I mean, I'm glad they're still in it, but should there have been a penalty? Also, why the hell did the old couple decide to go for the cave task? I didn't think they'd make it out of there alive!

― theophilus jones (theophilus), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 18:21 (nineteen years ago) link

OOPS I forgot that this board takes URLs to threads this board and automatically turns them into links with the thread title.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 19:17 (nineteen years ago) link

Whoa! I thought for sure that Dudes were eliminated because I thought I saw one of them talking about going home! It was sweeeet seeing them SMOKE Ray during the footrace. I originally didn't like them and their Neander-brows, but then they pull some drama like this and are actually pretty funny sometimes.

As for Rambah: Amber is completely riding on Rob's coattails. Rob remains mad skillz; saying that Meredith pushed Gretchen down in the caves!! As for not slowing down, he saw that there were two teams there and thus knew that whoever had overturned did have some help; if there was only that single team, then slowing down to yell out the window would've been appropriate -- which, mind, is what the other teams did.

― Leeeter van den Hoogenband (Leee), Wednesday, 30 March 2005 21:07 (nineteen years ago) link

Is anyone else hoping that next week's episode feature Alex snapping and slamming Alex's head repeatedly in a car door?

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 6 April 2005 13:55 (nineteen years ago) link

Did anyone else notice that everyone kept calling the goats "him" and "he" even as they were squeezing milk from the teats?

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 6 April 2005 14:00 (nineteen years ago) link

All goats are male. Also, by induction, we can prove that everyone thinks Gretchen is a goat.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 6 April 2005 14:02 (nineteen years ago) link

You mean Lynn, Dan? He is a racist ass.

― Leon WK (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 6 April 2005 14:03 (nineteen years ago) link

Now Uchenna and Joyce are the only racers that I don't completely hate.

― dave225 (Dave225), Wednesday, 6 April 2005 14:08 (nineteen years ago) link

Yeah, the second "Alex" should be "Lynn", or as I now like to think of him, "That Doughy Waste Of Space Who Should Be Beaten With Tire Irons Until He Bleeds From His Eyes, Preferably By His Infinitely-More-Likable Boyfriend As That Would Satisfy My Sense Of Dramatic Irony".

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 6 April 2005 14:09 (nineteen years ago) link

Gretchen was getting on my nerves a little bit but she and Meredith really kick ass and are far and away the toughest older couple to ever appear on the show (no one can compare to the previous two seasons' oldsters, though). Gretchen is made of iron and, screechy voice aside, I'm kind of in awe of her.

I just can't hate Rob and Amber! I see exactly why I should, but I can't do it; they're too good at both the tasks and manipulating the other players.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 6 April 2005 14:12 (nineteen years ago) link

Yeah. But then Uchenna basically said the same thing. Though he put it in a much more more palatable way, and he said it more because of his family than the colour of his skin.

xxxpost

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 6 April 2005 14:13 (nineteen years ago) link

There's a gigantic and obvious semantic difference between "I can do this; I've seen people do this hundreds of times" and "They can balance things on their heads because they were born to do it; we weren't".

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 6 April 2005 14:16 (nineteen years ago) link

Yeah, that's what I was trying to say.
I was more impressed that Uchenna did it so well because he's a man, and that's traditionally something done by women, who I always thought had a better sense of balance because of their curves and stuff. But I guess having seen it done hundreds of times trumps having curves.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 6 April 2005 14:21 (nineteen years ago) link

I was sooooooo hoping the brothers wouldn't get eliminated and would have to go through the next leg of the race in their swim trunks and ridiculous hats.

― nickalicious (nickalicious), Wednesday, 6 April 2005 14:27 (nineteen years ago) link

I was sad they had to be eliminated, but I guess they must have really fucked up their directions when they left for the detour.

― Leon WK (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 6 April 2005 14:29 (nineteen years ago) link

am i the only one who thought that the balancing thing didn't look as hard as all the quitters made it seem? uchenna was totally otm - "just think about the water". i like that couple more and more every week. too bad about the brothers. they proved to be likable idiots in the end, like hello, you're in a race, why the hell are you stopping for a warddrobe change? also, i'm glad army guy and pageant girl are fighting, they seem a little less dauntingly all-american. also, how meredith and gretchen continue to place is one of the great mysteries of the world - they look completely lost out there.

― mark p (Mark P), Wednesday, 6 April 2005 14:32 (nineteen years ago) link

also, how meredith and gretchen continue to place is one of the great mysteries of the world

It's because GRETCHEN IS MADE OF IRON!

My favorite moment with them was when Gretchen kept going "HURRY HURRY HURRY" and Meredith finally said, "Geez, would you cut me some slack?" and she said, "Okay" and SAT BACK AND SHUT UP! That moment showed A) they've really been together for a really long time and know each other inside and out; B) there's a simultaneous sense of comfortableness and respect for each other; C) they are really equals in their relationship despite the way Gretchen's extroversion and Meredith's introversion might make you think that G dominates.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 6 April 2005 14:38 (nineteen years ago) link

OTM

When will the other teammates get it through their heads that it doesn't help to yell "hurry hurry" at the person doing the roadblock? So much time is lost every season with one person asking the other to just shut up.

― Maria :D (Maria D.), Wednesday, 6 April 2005 14:40 (nineteen years ago) link

i keep waiting for meredith to mumble something about the government, or perry como, or his slippers. but you're right, i guess the two of them do have that well-worn dynamic. it's just that they never seem to do anything particularly quickly; half the time they don't even do it CORRECTLY, i'm shocked that they've outlasted all the teams they have.

― mark p (Mark P), Wednesday, 6 April 2005 14:46 (nineteen years ago) link

They will need to get a Fast Forward in order to win the race because they just aren't outrunning anyone, but they do rebound from mistakes remarkably quickly, moreso than oldsters past.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 6 April 2005 14:48 (nineteen years ago) link

Rob and Amber are the greatest thing ever. When they passed the wrecked car last week, they moved into the pantheon of great reality characters.

M & G are unstoppable. I still am reeling from all the blood on Gretch's face last week. That was so awesome.

U & J are the only likeable ones, but they're also completely boring.

L & A are really irritating, but very entertaining nonetheless. When Lynn called that random black guy 'Tupac', he earned a special place in my cold, black heart.

― polyphonic (polyphonic), Wednesday, 6 April 2005 15:06 (nineteen years ago) link

so is everyone actually gonna watch the recap/outtakes episode? i kinda wish there was a whole behind-the-scenes episode after every race. i feel like we miss so much good stuff.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 6 April 2005 15:32 (nineteen years ago) link

They usually have some good extra footage on the amazing race site, but I haven't checked it out in awhile.

― Leon WK (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 6 April 2005 16:06 (nineteen years ago) link

I'm probably going to watch the recap, 'cause I missed this show until last week & now I'm kind of obsessed with it. I think R & A will win.. Lynn & Alex were *slightly* less annoying this week. Prom Queen really crossed a line calling the guy a redneck & etc., I bet they keep fighting from now on.

I'm sad to see the brothers go! They looked like A.R.E. Weapons out there.

― daria g (daria g), Wednesday, 6 April 2005 17:35 (nineteen years ago) link

*AHEM* I believe we have some episodes to discuss. i am officially sick of the oldies. i mean, i was before, but i can't take her voice anymore. they are excruciating to watch. "we had a bad elephant". yeah, that was the problem. headshaving=classic. and 9 times out of 10, americans of african descent always look great bald. she really didn't have anything to worry about. plus, that hair was looking kinda raggedy anyway.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 20 April 2005 13:44 (nineteen years ago) link

Hahaha "kinda raggedy" is a massive understatement!

I love the oldsters. I love that Meredith is on the verge of completely losing his shit at all times and Gretchen is all, "Well, this sucks that we're being all shouty at each other; NOW MOVE IT!!!!!!!!" I love that Gretchen climbed into the elephant for no discernable reason. I love that they beat out yet another fucking stupid couple (oh Lynn, how do I hate thee? Let me count the ways: 1) You are a douche. 2) You are a shitbag. 3) You are a mouth-breathing Neanderthal. 4) Haha "I could eat my face cream" YOU ARE SUCH A WITTY FUCKO argh. 5) etc etc).

I want to give Joyce many hugs. Oh yes.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 20 April 2005 13:52 (nineteen years ago) link

it's that mr. magoo quality that makes me cringe. but who knows, the luck of the punch-drunk could end up winning it for them. i mean, i am impressed that they are still there, it's just that when they do stuff like CLIMB ON TOP OF A WOODEN ELEPHANT FOR NO REASON, i keep waiting for the blood to flow.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 20 April 2005 13:56 (nineteen years ago) link

I was waiting for Gretchen to fall when she got off the elephant. Ohhhh deeeear.

I wish they would have given Joyce a trip or a car or something for being first (and .. for shaving her head.)

Rob is benig a cunt unnecessarily. The train doesn't leave for 5 hours. And when POW asked him what's the deal, Rob says, "You'll find out." Just tell him, ya prick.

― diedre mousedropping (Dave225), Wednesday, 20 April 2005 13:59 (nineteen years ago) link

It would have been awesome if Gretchen had fallen off and had the elephant run over her, because she would have shouted "Meredith, I'm fine! Just pick up my legs and go! PUSH THAT ELEPHANT I COMMAND THEE BY ALL THE UNHOLY POWERS OF MY LORD BEELZEBUB!!!!" and then she would have spit brimstone and melted the flesh off the bones of the kids helping them push the elephant and Meredith would have said "GRETCHEN STOP COLLECTING SOULS FOR SATAN AND HELP ME PUSH THIS THING!!!" and Gretchen would have said "okay" and stopped spinning her head all the way around.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 20 April 2005 14:00 (nineteen years ago) link

My husband is hoping that Meredith and Gretchen get eliminated next or else he is planning to stab himself in the eardrums if he has to hear more of her screeching. She was so annoying in this episode, Meredith must have the patience of a saint not to completely lose it with her.

I still can't believe Kelly telling Ron that he quit/took the easy way out of the army by becoming a POW.

― Leon Future Coffee (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 20 April 2005 14:33 (nineteen years ago) link

Yeah, because being a former pageant winner is so hard.
I think Joyce looks great with her head shaved!

― jocelyn (Jocelyn), Wednesday, 20 April 2005 14:47 (nineteen years ago) link

What did Phil say to Meredith and Gretchen at the pit stop? My cable cut out for about five seconds and I missed it (something about being the oldest couple to ever make it to the final four?)

The ride is over for M&G now, as all the douchey teams are gone, and they'll need some seriously crazy luck to eliminate one of the remaining three. Dan, you called the final three about six weeks ago -- nice job!

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 20 April 2005 14:53 (nineteen years ago) link

I was surprised Meredith didn't tell Gretchen to blow kisses. That seems to be his normal answer.

― Maria :D (Maria D.), Wednesday, 20 April 2005 14:54 (nineteen years ago) link

He said they were the oldest couple to make it that far.

― Maria :D (Maria D.), Wednesday, 20 April 2005 14:55 (nineteen years ago) link

I really hope that POW and beauty queen bite it soon. I bet some of their winnings would go to the GOP.

― Maria :D (Maria D.), Wednesday, 20 April 2005 15:03 (nineteen years ago) link

"Beauty."

― Organized Crime (Leee), Wednesday, 20 April 2005 16:07 (nineteen years ago) link

I still can't believe Kelly telling Ron that he quit/took the easy way out of the army by becoming a POW.

I couldn't believe my ears when I heard that. I know the camera guy hurt himself trying to restrain his deafening shout of "THANK YOU, JESUS!" when he got that on tape.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 20 April 2005 16:16 (nineteen years ago) link

OMG I'm so sad I missed this last night! Joyce shaved her head, huh? That's FINE with me, she was looking like that freaky bitch from The Dark Crystal that gave the gelfling the crystal shard.

I used to love M&G, until that one thing involving the 600+ metal boxes with clues in only 5 or whatever. Gretchen just kept LOOKING AROUND and COMPLAINING, I kept waiting for Meredith to lose his cool and be like "OPEN BOX ONE, QUEEN OF THE HARPIES!". Actually, I think I've been waiting for him to lose his cool since day 1, and he really hasn't.

I can't believe Lois Lane said that to GI Joe!

― nickalicious (nickalicious), Wednesday, 20 April 2005 16:22 (nineteen years ago) link

http://mirrorimageorigin.collegepublisher.com/media/paper337/stills/solcgd0z.jpg
"UCHENNA, THE CLUE, IT'S OVER HERE!"

― nickalicious (nickalicious), Wednesday, 20 April 2005 16:24 (nineteen years ago) link

Joyce looked really great without her hair, she shouldn't have worried about it at all.

Kelly is the plainest "beauty queen" they've had on the show. I really have to wonder how she won anything, because it's not as though she has a great personality either.

― Leon Future Coffee (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 20 April 2005 16:27 (nineteen years ago) link

I imagine Ron gingerly landing his helicopter in enemy territory, strolling up to an Iraqi soldier and saying "Hey, take me as your prisoner. This military commitment thing is just not working out for me." Definitely the easiest way to get out of the army.

― Rebekkah (burntbrat), Wednesday, 20 April 2005 16:36 (nineteen years ago) link

I still can't believe Kelly telling Ron that he quit/took the easy way out of the army by becoming a POW.

See it's gems like these that I miss when the idjit behind me's making unwise cracks Gretchen on top of the elephant, say.

― Organized Crime (Leee), Wednesday, 20 April 2005 17:18 (nineteen years ago) link

"See it's gems like these that I miss"

you didn't actually miss it. it was shown on the preview for next week's show.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 20 April 2005 18:02 (nineteen years ago) link

Median salaries of the current batch of racers broken down by job description. You will never guess who makes the most money.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Friday, 22 April 2005 11:59 (nineteen years ago) link

You're right, I would have never guessed. What is she doing with a loser like Ray? For reals...

― Leon Future Coffee (Ex Leon), Friday, 22 April 2005 12:07 (nineteen years ago) link

She's half his age and makes three times his salary, so the only answer I can see is SEXUAL WUNDERKIND. Which, based on televisual evidence, makes absolutely no sense.

Either that or she is full of snakes.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Friday, 22 April 2005 12:10 (nineteen years ago) link

Looks like it might be: MEREDITH - Corporate Executive.

Those salary guidelines have a pretty big possibility of error, since the contestants probably inflated their job titles somewhat. Marketing Executive in Youngstown? .. She sells phones at a kiosk in the old Dairy Queen.

― diedre mousedropping (Dave225), Friday, 22 April 2005 12:10 (nineteen years ago) link

Deana's median salary is $14K higher than Meredith's! Not that I would sneeze at either's.

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Friday, 22 April 2005 12:16 (nineteen years ago) link

(I do see your point, though.)

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Friday, 22 April 2005 12:19 (nineteen years ago) link

I do like the Amazing Race pin Television Without Pity is selling:

http://www.glarkware.com/media/product_detail_t_random_ron_big.jpg

― Leon Future Coffee (Ex Leon), Friday, 22 April 2005 12:25 (nineteen years ago) link

Hahahaha awesome!

FREE RON!

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Friday, 22 April 2005 12:27 (nineteen years ago) link

roffeaul!

― diedre mousedropping (Dave225), Friday, 22 April 2005 12:30 (nineteen years ago) link

Rob and Amber being so smug about their lead was absofuckinglutely classic!

― Maria :D (Maria D.), Thursday, 28 April 2005 18:38 (nineteen years ago) link

I was kind of amazed that the old lady climbed that thing.

― Maria :D (Maria D.), Thursday, 28 April 2005 18:39 (nineteen years ago) link

"WHAT IS A GNOME???" still has me in stitches.

― Leon Jones Reynolds (Ex Leon), Thursday, 28 April 2005 18:54 (nineteen years ago) link

karma

― Huk-L, Thursday, 28 April 2005 18:55 (nineteen years ago) link

That episode was fantastic. I now kind of hope that Gretchen and Meredith stumble their way to a win, because how embarrassing for everyone else???

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Thursday, 28 April 2005 19:07 (nineteen years ago) link

WHO'S WATCHING THE FINALE???

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 11 May 2005 00:39 (nineteen years ago) link

It's obvious that Rob and Amber aren't winning because they keep showing clips of Rob saying that they're going to win.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 11 May 2005 00:41 (nineteen years ago) link

haha i love this show

― shine headlights on me (electricsound), Wednesday, 11 May 2005 00:49 (nineteen years ago) link

After getting on the 10 AM flight to Miami, how can Rob and Amber possibly lose?

Kelly: when you close your hand like that, it drives me insane, I think it's very disrespectful

Ron: OK, SO JUST BE QUIET

haha pwned

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 11 May 2005 01:38 (nineteen years ago) link

Oh, I see. Damn pilot!

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 11 May 2005 01:40 (nineteen years ago) link

Yay happy ending!

― Le (Leee), Wednesday, 11 May 2005 02:14 (nineteen years ago) link

I like how the past 3 seasons have gone: good guys, bad guys, good guys who won.

― Le (Leee), Wednesday, 11 May 2005 02:15 (nineteen years ago) link

And I hope that R.Kelly do end up getting hitched because then they will keep telling each other to shut up for a couple more years.

― Le (Leee), Wednesday, 11 May 2005 02:42 (nineteen years ago) link

that ending was maddening. the cabdriver thing. if rob and amber had pulled up when they were still short of cash, what then? it was confusing. but i'm glad they won. even if it was kinda rigged by major sponsor american airlines. or maybe pilots let people on their planes after they have closed their doors ALL THE TIME. but somehow i doubt it.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 11 May 2005 11:57 (nineteen years ago) link

overall, i thought it was a good season though. lots of action. good guys. bad guys. something for everyone.

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 11 May 2005 11:59 (nineteen years ago) link

I think Rob and Amber got enough extra help along the way that I didn't feel cheated when Uchenna and Joyce were able to get on the plane. Still, I kind of wanted both of them to be able to win, but those are the breaks. At least it didn't end as horribly as last time.

― Leon Federline (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 11 May 2005 12:13 (nineteen years ago) link

Yes, ANYTHING beats last season's ending.

It is rather amazing that all three teams who lost on a non-elimination leg were able to bounce back strong on the next stage.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 11 May 2005 14:09 (nineteen years ago) link

What a well-edited finale.
I gave up on U&J about five times, it was an emotional rollercoaster.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 11 May 2005 14:17 (nineteen years ago) link

yeah at the end i was losing my shit--JUST RUN TO THE FINISH LINE AND PAY THE GUY LATER YOU IDIOTS!!

but then i realized there's probably a rule that sez you aren't allowed to ditch your cabdrivers without paying (or at least satisfying) them.

― s1ocki (slutsky), Wednesday, 11 May 2005 14:41 (nineteen years ago) link

i left myself wide open with that "satisfying" comment.

― s1ocki (slutsky), Wednesday, 11 May 2005 14:41 (nineteen years ago) link

Heheh "wide open"

― The Ghost of Dan Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 11 May 2005 14:42 (nineteen years ago) link

I don't think there is such a rule, as in past seasons and this one even, we've seen dudes blow off cabbies.
I think U&J just didn't want to be like that. And the cabbie didn't seem too upset about it. I mean, he didn't even get out of the car.

But why, in Jamaica, did U&J go to the airport first? I was screaming at them, "Just go do the challenge and get money as you go!"
The people in the airport who wouldn't give them money "No, I'm not into it" were fucking dicks.

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 11 May 2005 14:46 (nineteen years ago) link

Uchenna and Joyce Agu beat Rob and Amber, win 7th season of Amazing Race
By Derrik J. Lang
NEW YORK (AP) — Rob and Amber who? Married couple Uchenna and Joyce Agu outraced a pair of former Survivor contestants and a former prisoner of war and his beauty queen girlfriend to win the seventh edition of CBS’ The Amazing Race and the $1 million prize.
“It’s so amazing, if I can use that word,” Joyce told The Associated Press while grinning and giggling at the CBS season finale party.
Uchenna, 40, and Joyce, 44, from Houston, lugged boats in London, balanced water jugs on their heads in Africa and weighed complete strangers in Turkey — among other silly and strenuous tasks — in order to reach the finish line. Unlike previous seasons of Amazing Race, the racers didn’t travel around the globe, instead they semi-circled from Long Beach, Calif., through South America, Africa, India, Europe and the Caribbean to their final destination in Miami.
Because the Agus arrived last during a non-elimination leg before the home stretch, the couple was stripped of all their belongings and cash per the reality show’s nefarious rules. The Agus begged their way to the finish line but didn’t have enough money to pay their cab driver. Although they were only steps away the finish line and the $1 million prize, the Agus continued to beg from nearby strangers until they paid their cab fare.
“It was all about honour,” said Uchenna. “That cab driver was going to get his money.”
During an earlier stretch of the race in Jodhpur, India, Joyce agreed to shave her head as part of a Fast Forward challenge, allowing the Agus to skip to end of the leg. Uchenna cites that bold “sacrifice” as one of the turning points in the race.
“Once you shave it off, you have nothing to hide behind,” said Joyce. “People can actually see your soul. It’s so bizarre. I’m glad I did it.”
Much of the seventh season of Amazing Race was dominated by recently wed former Survivor contestants Rob “Boston Rob” Mariano, 29, and Amber Brkich, 26, who placed second in the race. Dating couple Ron Young, 28, from Villa Rica, Ga., and Kelly McCorkle, 26, from Greenville, S.C., placed third.
“We thought they were regular people like us,” said Joyce of Mariano and Brkich. “Really, it was an eye opening experience when we got on the race and saw that their notoriety was so amazing and people all over the world recognized them. We tried to ignore all that and do our own race just to spite what was happening with them and obviously it still paid off.”
Uchenna, an energy broker who once worked for Enron, and Joyce, a sales manager who once worked for WorldCom, plan to use their earnings for “bills, bills, bills” and to take their family on their own amazing trip. The Agus, who’ve tried unsuccessfully to have a child in the past, also said they would use their $1 million prize toward a baby.
“My doctors offered us a free round of in vitro (fertilization),” said Joyce. “So after all this is over, if it doesn’t work out, we have the money. We can adopt.”

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 11 May 2005 14:51 (nineteen years ago) link

The most irritating part was when they were begging for the final cab fare... the guy who was like "Begging isn't the way to make money." God what an asshole.

― rocknrolldetox (rocknrolldetox), Wednesday, 11 May 2005 15:16 (nineteen years ago) link

"Lynn and I have always, always thought about getting married. We've been together for five years and that's like 25 gay years," Ali, 22, told the Sun yesterday.

― Le (Leee), Wednesday, 11 May 2005 18:20 (nineteen years ago) link

three weeks pass...

Gay Ottawa couple from The Amazing Race to exchange vows Wednesday
OTTAWA (CP) — A gay Ottawa couple from the hit reality TV show The Amazing Race plan to exchange wedding vows Wednesday morning before about 400 guests.
Lynn Warren and Alex Ali picked up their marriage licence at City Hall on Tuesday, then headed over to a jeweller to pick out their wedding bands — platinum rings accented by small diamonds.
The rings, valued at more than $5,000 and donated by Jubilee Fine Jewellers, are to be engraved with “Love Lynn” on one, “Love Alex” on the other, and “Amazing” on both.
Confirmed guests for the wedding include Race winners Joyce and Uchenna Agu, and fellow contestants Gretchen Smith, Bianca Smith and Debbie Cloyd, and mother-and-son team Patrick and Susan Vaughn.
(Ottawa Sun)

― Huk-L, Wednesday, 1 June 2005 17:04 (nineteen years ago) link

three months pass...

September 27. Family Edition. Be There or be square. Yes, I am pitiful. And yet, I have a lot to live for.

― scott seward (scott seward), Saturday, 24 September 2005 01:23 (eighteen years ago) link

OMG hahah "The Black Family" has almost made watching stupid little kids worth it.

― Leeeeeeeee (Leee), Wednesday, 28 September 2005 03:21 (eighteen years ago) link

Our TV wasn't working!

― Maria :D (Maria D.), Wednesday, 28 September 2005 03:22 (eighteen years ago) link

shit is racialist! the only ethnic family is a black family NAMED the black family. it was really fucked up when everyone refered to them as the blacks. "they are right behind us! WE NEED TO BEAT THE BLACKS"

and then at the end the dude [who i like] was all "Black people, im sorry you are the last team to arrive. go to the back of the bus"

that is fucked up.

― CUT MY LIFE INTO PIZZAS ;_; (Adrian Langston), Wednesday, 28 September 2005 04:10 (eighteen years ago) link

I don't get how the family who ditched their runaway buggy didn't get disqualified. If they could just leave it and run back to the checkpoint, why couldn't the other families who were struggling with their buggy?

― milozauckerman (miloaukerman), Wednesday, 28 September 2005 04:12 (eighteen years ago) link

The Blacks were the only ethnic family? What about the paisans?

Milo -- are you talking about the widow's family? They ditched the buggy and then went to the other half of the detour.

What I'm more surprised at is the Paolos not being penalized for forgetting their clue, which happened bunches of times in the past.

― Leeeeeeeee (Leee), Wednesday, 28 September 2005 05:04 (eighteen years ago) link

This episode sorta sucked ... I'm not sold on the family concept at all, although hopefully all the teams with young kids will be gone soon. As for that crazy mom who is already losing her mind, if she's acting that way after travelling just 100 miles, imagine what she'll be like once they actually fly somewhere and experience real stress.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 28 September 2005 05:48 (eighteen years ago) link

Come on, it wasn't as horrible as some people made it out to be. The little girl is impressive, not just her 7 minute mile, but her exchange with her twunt of a brother.

Bro: Sorry I didn't contribute.
Sis: Get used to it, dork.

Damn, she's cooler than me.

But yes, all the kids need to go.

― Leeeeeeeee (Leee), Wednesday, 28 September 2005 06:02 (eighteen years ago) link

That Billy kid, (henceforth "Billy, that kid") I want to strangle.

The New Jersey mom has got to go. You can tell she's a bitch to her kids all the time.. and then the one kid who's constantly mouthing off is made out to be a disrespectful kid because he hurt her feelings and made her cry. Where do you think he learned to be such an asshole, you piece of shit?

I wondered how many production meetings they had trying to figure out how to get around saying things like "Black family, you're the last to arrive." Not enough, obv.

― when something smacks of something (dave225.3), Wednesday, 28 September 2005 10:44 (eighteen years ago) link

Now I'm glad I didn't watch this.

― O'so Krispie (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 28 September 2005 11:49 (eighteen years ago) link

I recognize that the younger son of the Black family was the youngest person in the race but that's still no excuse for pitching a hissy fit because YOU ALMOST FELL IN FOUR INCHES OF WATER OMG. Look up "balls" in the dictionary, kid.

― The Ghost of Black Elegance (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 28 September 2005 12:06 (eighteen years ago) link

(Conversely, I love that little girl! She kicks ass.)

― The Ghost of Black Elegance (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 28 September 2005 12:07 (eighteen years ago) link

Kevin and Drew cameo! Hellosies! Only the jerky kid from the Paolo family recognized them and for that I kinda like'em. The little boy that was singing "She'll be comin' round the mountain" as his family passed the bro/sis team was hilarious. (His sister rules also. I think they'll last a little while. They did come in number 2/3.) Equally if not more hilarious, was when the black family did their "go black family!" cheer. OMG.

― rocknrolldetox (rocknrolldetox), Wednesday, 28 September 2005 15:40 (eighteen years ago) link

"It doesn't hurt that I'm cute!" - bitch-ass African-American child whose family were the first ones cut from the show in a pre-race interview that filled me with rage.

Every team that drove through the city as opposed to going up 9A deserved to get booted IMO.

― The Ghost of Black Elegance (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 28 September 2005 15:59 (eighteen years ago) link

I finally got around to watching the torrent last night, and I will say I had a spaz moment when the dad with goth daughter and son and wife were looking for a parking spot, and he said something jovial about "Too bad none of you are handicapped. Goth daughter, cut off your legs." Also, the widow's family are going to drive me nuts with their constant praying.

― jocelyn (Jocelyn), Friday, 30 September 2005 19:05 (eighteen years ago) link

two weeks pass...

God this season is dull.

― jocelyn (Jocelyn), Friday, 14 October 2005 20:53 (eighteen years ago) link

this is the first season of the amazing race that i have ever missed. ever.

― scott seward (scott seward), Friday, 14 October 2005 21:02 (eighteen years ago) link

on the other hand, survivor is getting pretty good this season!

― scott seward (scott seward), Friday, 14 October 2005 21:03 (eighteen years ago) link

Why is it dull? No worse than last season, which I thought was unremarkable. And don't say because of the lack of exotic locales.

― Leeeeeeeeee (Leee), Friday, 14 October 2005 21:17 (eighteen years ago) link

so are they EVER leaving the US??

― allyson (schmanktenputchka), Saturday, 15 October 2005 00:38 (eighteen years ago) link

i couldn't get down with the family thing. i'm sorry. i started this thread but i just can't watch it this seaz.

― s1ocki (slutsky), Saturday, 15 October 2005 00:40 (eighteen years ago) link

I love this thread, slocki, i'm so glad you started it. i felt bad for a minute that i wasn't watching, but they shouldn't have fucked with the formula. i'll bet their ratings go down. i never missed an episode and i just had no desire to watch kids running around. i don't know why. and yeah, it's a race around the world!!! they shouldn't mess with me like this. it will give me a breather until the next one. they are on a pretty relentless pace with the series.

― scott seward (scott seward), Saturday, 15 October 2005 02:26 (eighteen years ago) link

there really aren't that many little kids... at this point there are only two little kids. what ruins it is the fact that they're still in the US... i don't need to see the amazing alabama. there's a family where the dad was killed in an auto racing accident and next week they're going to a racetrack. could be ok. but mostly, this season is the lame.

― bored now (schmanktenputchka), Saturday, 15 October 2005 03:28 (eighteen years ago) link

the potentially unhinged grieving family is the only mildly interesting thing (since the Black family) but even that's not exactly a lotta laffs.

― Fritz Wollner (Fritz), Saturday, 15 October 2005 04:23 (eighteen years ago) link

so it's only in the us?? and with families?? that is so less exciting for me!

let's hope they learn from this terrible mistake.

― s1ocki (slutsky), Saturday, 15 October 2005 04:47 (eighteen years ago) link

The unhinged grieving family is like a gigantic Santa sack full of laughs! When the mother and daughter were dancing around that parking lot shrieking "I'M SO HAPPY! I'M SO HAPPY! I'M DANCING! WOO!" I began to believe that there truly is a God and he hates those pious freakshows as much as I do.

― The Ghost of Black Elegance (Dan Perry), Saturday, 15 October 2005 14:54 (eighteen years ago) link

two weeks pass...

I lament that those who've stopped watching missed perhaps the greatest line in the history of people.

The G0dl3wski sisters had to beg because they were stripped off all their money. They go up to one guy in Panama City, who tells them, "I don't have any money. I only have... love."

― Leeeeeeeeeee (Leee), Wednesday, 2 November 2005 05:29 (eighteen years ago) link

three weeks pass...

Were it possible to the audience vote for a team to have explosives shoved down their hateful, hypocritical Christian throats and detonated live in a primetime special, I think the Weavers would win running away.

― Baked Bean Teeth (Baked Bean Teeth), Wednesday, 23 November 2005 02:23 (eighteen years ago) link

See? Family Edition doesn't suck!

― Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gentleee as you move (Leee), Wednesday, 23 November 2005 03:51 (eighteen years ago) link

The unhinged greiving Christians have become perhaps the best Amazing Race villains ever.

The fatherless family wrapped in insularity, jingoism, fear & self-righteousness, a faith that makes them special and everyone else contemptible... it's all there with a twist of old-fashioned socially maladjusted weirdo-ism. They are America.

They're also a nice switch from the typical bad-guy couple: borderline abusive steroid-rage dude w/ boob-job doormat girlfriend - of course wife-beaters are easy to hate - but getting the audience to hate unhinged grieving Christians, now that's an accomplishment. Hats off, Brookheimer, hats off.

The other thing that's great about the unhinged grieving Christians is that they're still alive in the game despite having NO apparent ability or common sense. It's almost like God is on their side, but what God would want such hateful minions? could it be... SATAN?

― Fritz Wollner (Fritz), Wednesday, 23 November 2005 15:00 (eighteen years ago) link

God (or "God") helped out those Christian models for a while, but then he stopped.

Even my wife isn't watching this season, and she loves the show. Not traveling around the globe is also not terribly amazing. This is more like "Cannonball Run," with no wacky hijinks or uniforms. Or Burt Reynolds. That's what they should have done: thrown in the "Jackass" dudes and one of the "Cannonball Run" teams along with the families. Instant TV gold!

― Josh in Chicago (Josh in Chicago), Wednesday, 23 November 2005 15:37 (eighteen years ago) link

(btw, how has "Survivor" thus far managed to avoid a cross-island game of capture the flag? That'd be pretty cool.)

― Josh in Chicago (Josh in Chicago), Wednesday, 23 November 2005 15:38 (eighteen years ago) link

Riddle me this: doesn't a the non-elimination after a Yield defeat the purpose of a Yield?

― Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gentleee as you move (Leee), Wednesday, 23 November 2005 17:59 (eighteen years ago) link

Yes! I'm so glad I'm not watching, everything I've heard about this season sounds so sick and wrong.

― Lars and Jagger (Ex Leon), Wednesday, 23 November 2005 18:07 (eighteen years ago) link

Riddle me this: doesn't a the non-elimination after a Yield defeat the purpose of a Yield?

For whatever reason, finishing last in a non-elimination leg hasn't been much of an impediment in the last couple of seasons (much less so than it's intended to be).

It was obvious that the Weavers weren't getting eliminated because they kept showing all the other teams gloating about it.

This season kinda blows. It couldn't be saved even if the Bransen daughters stopped by my house for a foresome. Yes, I know that they all look just like their dad, and no, I don't really care.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 23 November 2005 18:21 (eighteen years ago) link

You want to play golf with them?

― Dan (Balls In The Fairway) Perry (Dan Perry), Wednesday, 23 November 2005 18:46 (eighteen years ago) link

How does this season blow? Isn't the emphasis of TAR the social dynamics over the locales?

― Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gentleee as you move (Leee), Tuesday, 29 November 2005 04:47 (eighteen years ago) link

HAHA, just noticed my spelling error :)

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Tuesday, 29 November 2005 05:04 (eighteen years ago) link

Lee -- it's both. However, I think they're failing miserably on the "race" aspect of it (too US-centric, challenges are too easy), and "Linz family" != "ratings". Too many drab families!

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Tuesday, 29 November 2005 05:09 (eighteen years ago) link

It is entertaining that self-proclaimed Christians the Weaver family are giving Johnathon an Victoria a serious challenge for Most Loathesome Individuals To Ever Appear On A CBS Reality Show.

― Dan (And So On) Perry (Dan Perry), Tuesday, 29 November 2005 05:18 (eighteen years ago) link

They're not in Jonathan's league as far as detestibility goes. They're basically decent people with a penchant for moral smugness. Jonathan was a monster who verbally abused his wife 24/7 and constantly seemed on the verge of snapping and biting off her head at any moment.

And how quickly you forget KKKendra from the same season!

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Tuesday, 29 November 2005 05:27 (eighteen years ago) link

biting off her head at any moment

I meant that literally. Like with his teeth.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Tuesday, 29 November 2005 05:28 (eighteen years ago) link

They're basically decent people with a penchant for moral smugness.

Oh, this is not even remotely true. The Weavers are on a serious "we are innately superior to everyone around us, ergo things like basic common decency are just beneath us" trip.

KKKendra was awful but even she had the ability to be nice to others from time to time despite her loathesome qualities; the Weavers think it's okay to:

- denigrate someone solely for being a garbageman;
- denigrate people who are being nice to them because they have fake breasts;
- throw trash at out of their car at other cars;
- shout and scream all throughout an overnight bus ride;
- rebuff every friendly or polite overture with sneering contempt;
- basically treat anyone who isn't in their family or in a position to give them prizes like dogshit.

Not even Jonathon was as uniformly and consistently awful and he was literally the end of the world. The Weavers are absolutely worthless human beings who basically represent every single thing detestable and undesirable about American culture; give me the Paolos and their virtually unwatchable bickering any day over their pious self-involved bullshit because, at the end of the day, the Paulos recognize that they're wrong and dysfunctional and each of them saw things that really impressed them and gave them greater respect for their family members during the trip, showing that they are capable of learning how to break out of their destructive behavior patterns. The Weavers, meanwhile, are perfectly happy to wallow in smug, insufferable ignorance and deserve nothing but ridicule shunning for the rest of their days.

― Dan (PS: I Hate Them So Much) Perry (Dan Perry), Tuesday, 29 November 2005 05:42 (eighteen years ago) link

I think you've overstated their behaviour with the last two points in your list. The first four are obv. true, which makes them very rude people. I'm sure the Paolo boys endured lots of teasing when they were kids because their dad was (is) a garbage man. Kids are supposed to grow out of that kind of behaviour, but the immature Weaver teens haven't. The mom raised three spoiled kids and taught them to hide behind a veneer of being "good Christians". In their suburban microbubble I'm sure they live very happy lives with their like-minded friends. I think they're a more "typical" family than you have implied, although maybe that was exactly your point when you wrote that they "represent every single thing detestable and undesirable about American culture."

Jonathan had his nice moments (i.e. the way he treated children at various points during the race) but he was essentially a schizophrenic, extremely unsettled person. Victoria kept saying stuff like "Jonathan is great around kids, but I'm not sure I want to have children with him." On a national TV show!

On a side note, I respected Jonathan for being a GREAT competitor -- he and Victoria were a dangerous team who eliminated themselves once J lost his head and made a dumb mistake by not reading a clue properly (this sort of mistake was inevitable, really). The Weavers are dumbasses who are still on the show because the other teams are that much more incompetent than they are. This definitely increases my hatred for them.

KKKendra called for mass sterilization of Africans. Surely this takes the cake for the "most detestable comment uttered by a reality show contestant in the history of ever all-time ever ever."

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Tuesday, 29 November 2005 06:21 (eighteen years ago) link

Dammit Barry, you've just ruined the Bransen girls for me.

― Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gentleee as you move (Leee), Wednesday, 30 November 2005 06:16 (eighteen years ago) link

The Weavers were in fine form tonight Dan, wouldn't you say?

What's with the camera operators draining people's car batteries? That's twice now. They're lucky that nobody has been eliminated because of it (although the Linzes might be in danger of it).

The Weavers getting stripped of their money had virtually no impact on their race so far. WTF? I think the only time they needed money was to get into Yellowstone.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 30 November 2005 07:04 (eighteen years ago) link

The Weavers are fantastic villains, a class that Jonathan sort of transcended since he actually seemed (and in all likelihood was) physically dangerous and realistically you wanted him gone from the race as soon as possible.

OTOH, the Weavers are more harmless in a realistic way, but as far as TAR is concerned, you want, in a banal way, the fat one and her sister to be thrown off their horses, yet when they avoid elimination, you're grateful that they're still in the race so you can tensely keep on rooting against them. Also, they've gotten farther than Jonathan, though that only makes them more successful in a retrospective way.

I also forgot to mention from the previous episode: "Miss Latin Utah -- even better!"

― Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gentleee as you move (Leee), Wednesday, 30 November 2005 07:16 (eighteen years ago) link

Weavers: we don't know anything about ice ... except ice skating!

Uh, you're headed for an *indoor* rink, you fools.

I also liked how the driver basically told them to get lost when they asked him to go fast. Montreal cab drivers are insane, you don't normally have to ask them to take you on a near-death experience through downtown Montreal.

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 14 December 2005 02:50 (eighteen years ago) link

Awesome finish!

I swear though, I thought Mother Weaver was going to propose to her cabbie they way she was going on about OMG U R A XTIAN 2!!

― Obsessing over the unobtainable and nonexistent. (Leee), Wednesday, 14 December 2005 23:51 (eighteen years ago) link

The number of posts celebrating this finale are testimony to how awesomely great this season was*!

*'nt.

― D.I.Y. U.N.K.L.E. (dave225.3), Thursday, 15 December 2005 01:12 (eighteen years ago) link

The geography puzzle at the end was an awesome finish. They (=AR) did one thing right this season.

What was with the "charter plane to a shhhhhhhh SECRET location"? I was hoping they'd fly to Baffin island ... Labrador ... somewhere a little bit out of the way ... Toronto? Were they supposed to unsure whether they were still in Canada? I don't get it.

The Bransens lost when they chose to go the Shoe Museum. I don't think the task itself took any longer than the boat thing, but they had to drive north through the downtown core (this would have been 8-9 AM, during the peak of rush hour unless this happened on a weekend) and then back the way they came to get on the highway to drive to Queenston. Since the Linzes remained close to the lake (and the highway), they saved themselves about half an hour worth of driving over the Bransens. If I had known about this and been around at the time (the Bransens parked on U of T campus about two blocks from my office when they went to the Shoe Museum), maybe I could have altered the final standings ... or organized that foursome :)

― MindInRewind (Barry Bruner), Thursday, 15 December 2005 03:02 (eighteen years ago) link

two months pass...

Let's get hyped:

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race9/

My early pick: Ray and Yolanda. They're athletes, they're smart, not much seems to faze them, etc.

― NoTimeBeforeTime (Barry Bruner), Sunday, 19 February 2006 18:20 (eighteen years ago) link

my picks: BJ AND TYLER, COME ON!!

― POOP BITCH (Mandee), Sunday, 19 February 2006 20:04 (eighteen years ago) link

That was fucking awesome!

BJ and Tyler are actually smart!!

The pink bimbos are even dumber than I thought they would be!!!

Lake is a psycho!!!!

― NoTimeBeforeTime (Barry Bruner), Wednesday, 1 March 2006 04:27 (eighteen years ago) link

The Frosties gotta go!!!! It feels good to be excited about my fave show again. No more families ever!

― scott seward (scott seward), Wednesday, 1 March 2006 11:10 (eighteen years ago) link

two months pass...

We could have had so much fun with this season!!! why didn't anyone watch? I really do think that that lame-o family season took the wind out of the show's sails. but this one had it all. okay, no major blowouts, but still, highly entertaining. good villains (those frat boys! yuck!), good goofballs (loveable hippies! who would have guessed?), good afro-american and oldie teams. good bimbos. that one blonde babe's "I Love Spinning" t-shirt alone would have given us material for weeks! oh well, maybe next time. meanwhile, i can't even watch the finale cuz i have to work :(

this season also had one of the first three team foot races to a pitstop that i have seen in years.

― scott seward (scott seward), Sunday, 14 May 2006 21:50 (eighteen years ago) link

don't even get me started on survivor. which was also really good this season. i know i'm probably the only person on ilx who still watches that creaky old thing. even maria doesn't watch it anymore and she was the rabid fan in the family! that finale i actually get to see tonight cuz i'm not working.

― scott seward (scott seward), Sunday, 14 May 2006 21:54 (eighteen years ago) link

ten months pass...

Come on, fellows! SCHMIRNA WITH BACK TO BACK FIRST PLACE FINISHES SHOCKER!!!

― Leee, Monday, 26 March 2007 04:02 (seventeen years ago) link

One of the Cha Chas referencing Project Runway!

― Leee, Monday, 26 March 2007 17:20 (seventeen years ago) link

i kinda think it was yet another bad idea like the family edition. did i really need to see rob & amber again? no, no i didn't. look what that family edition did to this thread! everyone abandoned the show! so sad. i really enjoyed this thread a lot.

― scott seward, Tuesday, 27 March 2007 15:14 (seventeen years ago) link

they should just have the gay edition. the amazingly gay race.

― scott seward, Tuesday, 27 March 2007 15:17 (seventeen years ago) link

This season has been great and kind of underscores how Uchenna and Joyce are the awesomest people to have ever been on the show.

Also megaLOLZ at Romber's hubris! I like them as a racing team but still, LOLZ.

― HI DERE, Tuesday, 27 March 2007 16:24 (seventeen years ago) link

Scott, we can rebuild this thing.

I kinda dis/agree with you about the concept of an All-Stars TAR, especially since none of my favorite teams (Chip & Kim, the Clowns, the Hippies, Colin + Christie (my ironic faves)) were invited onto the show, and the only team that I was familiar with and liked are the Beauty Queens and they were getting their luscious tails handed to them because now they had some real competition, and yes, Romber part IV was redundant yet in a way necessary, but it's really IMO kicked up a notch lately with the surprise rise of thee SCHMIRNA JUGGERNAUT, and I am now feeling the love for the Cha Chas too.

Are the Guidos supposed to be bad guys?

― Leee, Tuesday, 27 March 2007 16:27 (seventeen years ago) link

seven months pass...

i know i'm all alone. i don't care. season 12 i am there for you! i think it's still on after 60 minutes. 60 minutes is still on cuzza football i guess.

― scott seward, Monday, 5 November 2007 01:19 (sixteen years ago) link

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA THANK YOU AMAZING RACE

― HI DERE, Monday, 5 November 2007 04:16 (sixteen years ago) link

omg goth pink weird cuople is from louisville

― nickalicious, Monday, 5 November 2007 07:03 (sixteen years ago) link

I don't like them.

― nickalicious, Monday, 5 November 2007 07:03 (sixteen years ago) link

It was satisfying to see one of the most annoying teams go home. The donkey walking bit was very revealing of character, somehow.

― polyphonic, Monday, 5 November 2007 07:17 (sixteen years ago) link

one year passes...

okay now i KNOW i'm the only person still watching this show. what can i say, it's still the only show on t.v. where you are sure to see obnoxious americans speaking spanish to cambodians. "Rapido, senor!!"

(kazakhstan episode was great. plus, when do you ever get to see kazakhstan? it looked like a very cool place to be.)

― scott seward, Tuesday, 18 November 2008 19:43 (fifteen years ago) link

it's still the only show on t.v. where you are sure to see obnoxious americans speaking spanish to cambodians. "Rapido, senor!!"

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
This is the only reason that I'm still watching.

― Live from the Witch Trials (SeekAltRoute), Tuesday, 18 November 2008 21:57 (fifteen years ago) link

I was surprised by how nice Kazakhstan was too.

I was bummed to see Molly Shannon and her granola boyfriend go home. They were very entertaining.

― polyphonic, Tuesday, 18 November 2008 22:19 (fifteen years ago) link

i would root for the frat boys, but the one who isn't seth rogen is REALLY annoying.

― scott seward, Wednesday, 19 November 2008 00:10 (fifteen years ago) link

Yeah. Also, they are terrible at the game and don't deserve to win.

― polyphonic, Wednesday, 19 November 2008 00:11 (fifteen years ago) link

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/plechazunga/tybe/tar/13/09-dan-march5.gif

― Leee, Monday, 1 December 2008 05:42 (fifteen years ago) link

They sure lucked out tonight.

― nickn, Monday, 1 December 2008 05:46 (fifteen years ago) link

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/plechazunga/tybe/tar/13/09-dan-march2.gif

― Leee, Monday, 1 December 2008 05:57 (fifteen years ago) link

I'll say! Mother and son were SUCH the better team the entire season.

― scott seward, Monday, 1 December 2008 06:45 (fifteen years ago) link

Were they though? Well, compared to Team Slack, yes, of course -- but this year has had historically bad racers.

As a weekend Communist, I am mad beyond humanity that none of them knew what Lenin or Stalin looked like. Also, what was Toni's reason for making Dallas do that Roadblock?

― Leee, Monday, 1 December 2008 22:04 (fifteen years ago) link

three months pass...

This season is shaping up to be really good! Mel is so awesome.

― Leee, Monday, 2 March 2009 04:59 (fifteen years ago) link

Yep, totally rooting for Mike and Mel. I was disappointed that the lawyer siblings didn't go home last night. That dude is insufferable.

― lindseykai, Monday, 2 March 2009 16:16 (fifteen years ago) link

haven't read thread for fear of spoilers but have quietly caught up on seasons 1-4 online. season 4 was easily the most forgettable of these.

― (*ﾟーﾟ)θ L(。･＿･)　　　°~ヾ(･ε･ *) (Steve Shasta), Sunday, 15 March 2009 19:22 (fifteen years ago) link

Hmm, best Roadblock ever?

― Leee, Monday, 16 March 2009 03:58 (fifteen years ago) link

Also, quite a lovely half to one of the Detours.

― Leee, Monday, 16 March 2009 04:11 (fifteen years ago) link

eight months pass...

T_T over flight time and big easy... 2 of the bro-iest classy dudes ever on the show. i may even be coerced to go checkout a HGT game next time they're in town.

― vlogger working on a thinkpiece about the gastro-truck revolution (Steve Shasta), Wednesday, 2 December 2009 21:58 (fourteen years ago) link

Flight Time definitely chill, he never lost his cool when Big Easy made the world's stupidest decision ever.

― Leee, Friday, 4 December 2009 06:20 (fourteen years ago) link

tbh i thought it was a genius move IF all the teams had to go to the airport to travel in the morning. unfortunately this is one of the only episodes i've seen that they start and finish in the same city.

― vlogger working on a thinkpiece about the gastro-truck revolution (Steve Shasta), Friday, 4 December 2009 06:30 (fourteen years ago) link

nine months pass...

lots of lolz to be had. melon face thing obv, but the tattooed couple need to stay in as long as possible.

― No Good, Scrunty-Looking, Narf Herder (Gukbe), Monday, 27 September 2010 02:04 (thirteen years ago) link

two months pass...

lots of lolz to be had. melon face thing obv, but the tattooed couple need to stay in as long as possible.

You've got your wish.

― leTeReL (Leee), Monday, 29 November 2010 05:19 (thirteen years ago) link

Dude is such a comic villain. Suck up the asthma, I say.

― Gukbe, Monday, 29 November 2010 05:20 (thirteen years ago) link

I feel bad for Vicki -- she seems like a cool chick except for the fact that she puts up with him.

I am in heart with Brook.

― leTeReL (Leee), Monday, 29 November 2010 05:45 (thirteen years ago) link

four months pass...

Despite some of the worst racing ever (GOTHS), I am totally digging this All-Stars edition. Anyone else out there?

― farting in the shower - C/D (Leee), Monday, 4 April 2011 03:29 (thirteen years ago) link

I guess not?

― Matt Groening's Cousin (Leee), Monday, 11 April 2011 01:49 (thirteen years ago) link

I am! Yeah, the goths are just terrible people who seem totally unaware of what assholes they are. (WTF with pushing that poor guy out of the taxi?!) Very happy to see whatsherface and her irritating dad go home, though.

― lindseykai, Monday, 11 April 2011 03:21 (thirteen years ago) link

zomg, the taxi jacking was so messed up. Their in-game prick-act -- e.g. lying to Gary, lying about their missed flight -- I can understand and don't get much of a dander over, but seriously, abusing/messing with the locals? That's something I'd expect from Jaime (& Cara, but not Cara).

Total lulz though for Mallory digging through dung, redux.

― Matt Groening's Cousin (Leee), Monday, 11 April 2011 04:03 (thirteen years ago) link

can't see Mallory without seeing the SNL version of Miley Cyrus.

― Gukbe, Monday, 11 April 2011 05:58 (thirteen years ago) link

Vyxsin is okay but Kint is the WORST

― reggaeton for the painfully alone (polyphonic), Monday, 11 April 2011 06:44 (thirteen years ago) link

three weeks pass...

Damn being on the west coast missed the episode tonight.

― NoShoutsNoCalls (Leee), Monday, 2 May 2011 04:04 (thirteen years ago) link

Don't want to spoil it for you but the outcome was totally justified. I want SNL's Miley Cyrus and her dad to win. Two-hour finale next week.

― Gukbe, Monday, 2 May 2011 04:09 (thirteen years ago) link

Finally watched it, and I was wondering for 90% of the episode how you could possibly have a hate-on for Zev and Justin.

Pulling for Jen & Kisha!

― NoShoutsNoCalls (Leee), Saturday, 7 May 2011 07:02 (thirteen years ago) link

one month passes...

did anyone else see the survivor guy's rip-off show on abc? how shameless can you get? the host even sounds exactly like phil! i mean, dude, you're the survivor guy, aim higher!

― scott seward, Friday, 24 June 2011 19:59 (twelve years ago) link

and they had this long-ass ford commercial starring the survivor guy talking about how glad he is that he has ford suvs to drive while he makes his amazing race rip-off show and i swear it made the whole show seem like an infomercial for ford.

― scott seward, Friday, 24 June 2011 20:00 (twelve years ago) link

It was pretty weak, and chock full of annoying stereotypes to boot.

― Gukbe, Friday, 24 June 2011 20:04 (twelve years ago) link

Also the winning team gets $150,000. At $50,000 a piece, they might as well have played Wipeout for an afternoon.

― Gukbe, Friday, 24 June 2011 20:05 (twelve years ago) link

three months pass...

So, does "Vegas showgirls" = topless?

― foxes freud (Leee), Wednesday, 12 October 2011 04:54 (twelve years ago) link

four months pass...

omg the Maradona look-a-like at the Buenos Aires pit stop

― stay in school if you want to kiw (Gukbe), Monday, 27 February 2012 20:41 (twelve years ago) link

eleven months pass...

Phil seemed pretty irritated with the teams that took the four-hour penalty.

― pun lovin criminal (polyphonic), Tuesday, 19 February 2013 00:58 (eleven years ago) link

Haven't watched in a couple seasons, should I get back on?

― Margaret Vegemite Sanger (Leee), Tuesday, 19 February 2013 02:21 (eleven years ago) link

It's the same show you quit watching, so it depends

― pun lovin criminal (polyphonic), Tuesday, 19 February 2013 03:45 (eleven years ago) link

two years pass...

watching old seasons on hulu. can't stop myself. watching backward too. can't remember when i stopped with the original show. watched season 22, 21, and watching season 20 now. i have such nostalgic feelings for that first season.

http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130422171119/amazingrace/images/thumb/f/f7/FrankMargarita2nd.png/500px-FrankMargarita2nd.png

frank and margarita!

― scott seward, Friday, 31 July 2015 19:03 (eight years ago) link

six years pass...

33rd season premiere was last night. A wrinkle is that they made it three episodes before covid cancelled things in 2020, so I guess when they got the all-clear they just picked up where they left off. The season premiere is therefore all pre-covid, but I think after the next episode it's ... well, not post-covid, but some months later. Curious how that plays out. Like, what if a couple broke up in between?

Speaking of couples, the teams this season lean kind of hard on novelties - a lot of youtube/reality people - but there are some compelling pairings. For example, two best friends, one of whom was wrongfully imprisoned for a decade. Or the guys that stopped that terrorist on a train in France. And some other folks, too.

― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 7 January 2022 02:58 (two years ago) link

OK, this is kind of interesting, in a time capsule sort of way. At the end of the second episode there is a *19 month* leap forward. Some teams do not return to resume the race (with no explanation), some previously eliminated teams get to come back, some people have lost their jobs, some have had family members die of covid, travel going forward is on chartered flights but otherwise generally avoiding public transportation in favor of driving, people are wearing masks, we suspect challenges were re-considered with social distancing in mind ... kind of surreal.

― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 21 January 2022 02:35 (two years ago) link

two years pass...

i can't believe i've been watching this show for 20 years.

― scott seward, Monday, 18 March 2024 02:20 (two months ago) link

one month passes...

I'm finally watching a new season while it's airing. Highlight is still probably Maya and Rohan getting their car stuck Austin Powers style.

― willips brighton the quorners (geoffreyess), Wednesday, 1 May 2024 19:55 (one month ago) link

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