Originally Posted By smeeeko ^well the pink is semi-permanent I think.. and I haven't noticed the make-up so much anymore. The girlfriend is wearing ponytails and the like too..
Originally Posted By chickendumpling HOLY MOLE but did I misjudge the dad guy. What a jerk! I could not believe some of the things that came out of that man's mouth. Such destruction. His poor daughter to have put up with that. Grrr. That she still seems a nice, patient person who is willing to forgive him and move on is a testament to her and her mother's character. I don't really have a favorite anymore. I'm actually liking bits and parts of all the teams that are left. SPOILER ALERT Though the pilot guy lost some points for being pushy and rude with the ticket lady, he made it up to me by just letting Wicked Dad's comments roll off him recognizing that Wicked Dad was just wigging out. Gottal love Naked Grandpa!!! That guy truly is willing to give it everything he's got...... on! LOL! Looking forward to tonight and hearing what you guys have to say about it all.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x I love a good foot race when it comes to the elimination! That was a pretty interesting episode. I don't know if I could have drank the camel milk, but it's better than some things they've had to eat/drink on this show in past seasons!
Originally Posted By smeeeko all the crying gets on my nerves after a while.. I don't know if the one girl was just frustrated about spilling her milk, or if she actually got damaged from the kicking camel. It just got irritating for me, and when teams get like that I think they deserve to lose.. It's the wrong mindset for winning. Although I guess fighting and whining worked for the team in the 2nd season I think it was.. *ugh*
Originally Posted By seanyoda Another foot race... only this time to see who won the leg. Given the at least 20 minute head start that Azaria and Hendekea had at the start of the race, I was surprised that Jennifer and Nathan got to the clue box first. Either there was some sort of delay with the cab, or Hendekea spent a lot more time using the facilities than we would want to know. I can understand Azaria's frustration; one would think that you would make a pit stop before it's time to leave the pit stop. On the other-hand, he could have been more understanding; When you gotta go, you gotta go. OK, getting the chicken was not as funny as I had hoped. I wanted to see racers running around the pen trying to catch a chicken. Oh well, at least having to carry a chicken for the remainder of the race leg was better than having to carry a gnome. A gnome cant run away from you. The detour: smeeeko and I originally thought that after the ten minute penalty, you would have to try to impress the judges again. The pan for gold option didn't look as hard as it sounded. The U Turn: I like this MUCH better then the Yield. Sending a team back to perform the other task in a detour is a much better delay measure rather than having the team wait. This at least gives the affected team some opportunity to overcome the obstacle. I laughed when Jennifer said, "We're not going to use the U Turn, we're going to win this like men." Yeah, right. It would be a stupid move for a leader to use the U Turn at this stage in the game. On the other-hand, I thought it was a smart move for Shana & Jennifer to U Turn last place Lorena & Jason; Not only did they help themselves, but they also helped Rachel & TK. The roadblock was another good task. I loved how some folks took the juggling act clue literally. Anyway, this task showed why the two leading teams are ahead. Both started their journey by asking for directions and getting someone to take them to the market. Then the dash to the finish... Jennifer, quit your whining. What counts is who finishes first at the end, not the middle. All in all a fun episode.
Originally Posted By seanyoda OK, this past episode was just OK. I actually was expecting it to be a non-elimination leg, since we're at the halfway mark. Lets start with the airport drama. Right off the top I kept hearing the travel agent at the Vilius Airport pushing business class tickets and folks saying, "No. Economy class." Obviously the travel agent was trying to get a better commision. Of course, the racers would help themselves if they said "We need two economy class tickets to ..." Oh well, Azaria & Hendekea paid the price. The other lesson learned is that catching the first flight out isn't always the best option. The challenges were OK. Personaly, I would have done short then long -- I hate rowing. That Nate and Jen finished second, and then were penalized seemed like Karma striking the arguing couple. And congrats to Ronald and Christina for finishing first. Upon learning that he and Christina won a catameran, Ronald gets the quote of the day by saying, "We know what that is!" So, lets look at who remains... Ron & Christina -- Ronald seems to have melowed. I'm starting to root for them again. Kynt & Vyxsin -- Go Goths! I know next episode's preview shows some friction. We'll have to see what happens. Nate & Jennifer -- Please please please be eliminated soon. I'm getting very tired of watching them. TK & Rachel -- They're working together very well, and that helps teams win. Nicolas & Donald -- Luck has been on your side. But it won't help you forever. I wonder what the Fast Forward will involve. Oh well, no Amazing Race this Sunday due to the Survivor China final. Also, Amazing Race 13 has officially been approved. The application submission dealine was at the end of November. I wonder how long before they can start filming? Will they have something ready to start airing in February or March?
Originally Posted By hopemax > OK, this past episode was just OK. I actually was expecting it to be a non-elimination leg, since we're at the halfway mark. There aren't non-elimination legs this season.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains <There aren't non-elimination legs this season> Then why does he say "the last team to arrive may be eliminated"
Originally Posted By hopemax Because that's what he always has said? Maybe the teams didn't know there aren't non-elimination legs? The producers were talking about eliminating the non-eliminations and that it made for a shorter season, in the pre-season press stuff though.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains No in the beginning - before non-elimination stuff - Phil would say "and the last team to arrive will be eliminated" I am just glad they got rid of the yeild - I like the U turn better - a team has a better chance to catch up that with the hour wait for the yeild.
Originally Posted By seanyoda During the first episode, Phil said that there were going to be TWO non-elimination legs.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling seanyoda has been nailing it lately. Great summary. I concur completely. Even the part about Ron mellowing and being less dislikable. I think the fast forward involves....... Grandpa has to get a tatoo! I am really liking the goths. From Kentucky. How funny is it that they are from Kentucky. That cracks me up. Just a weeeee bit different from our last Kentucky friends. LOL. I wonder if they'll ever do a Family Edition again. I liked that.
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy I really like grampa and grandson -- but don't have much hope that they're going to survive too many more episodes.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x I was thinking tattoo, too, Chicky!! The way he was rubbing his arm! LOL Good episode, I just finished it. Sad that the bro/sis team was eliminated. Seemed like just a bunch of bad luck for them. I'm rooting for the goths.
Originally Posted By gadzuux Me too. And I was slow to come around to their charms. It's more of a default choice actually - I really don't like at least one member of the other remaining couples. And they've shown themselves to be crafty and competitive in their own unique way. And it doesn't hurt that they're physically fit either.
Originally Posted By seanyoda Don't forget! There's a new episode tonight. Those of you in the eastern and central time zones, be aware that CBS has the double-header for football today, so the show might start late.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x Spoilers: (it's on here at 6pm, since I watch it AZ time, and they're 2 hours behind CA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tattoos were the FF. Grandpa looks good with his tat. Non-elimination round. I DO NOT like the "new twist" for the NE round. I think the last one, having to finish 1st or incure a 30 minute penalty was the best one. Although, this one might be OK, I'll have to wait and see. The Goths are aware of their bickering, and I don't think it's going to affect their game from here on out. They're still my #1 team.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I think I might like the new NE penalty more; it could be more exciting than have a team wait 30 minutes at the mat.
Originally Posted By gadzuux It's certainly better than taking all their cash and making them beg from strangers on the street.
