Originally Posted By trekkeruss Oh, gotta love the cheerleaders (Ii think it was them) for this quote: "Do Muslims believe in Buddha?"
Originally Posted By ilvdland Was I the only one from Seattle screaming at them when they were trying to get to the airport?? I personally was happy you all got to see, if only for a brief moment, out airport from hell. I hate Sea-Tac aiprport more than life itself, and while no one watching will understand completely, just the confusion alone of the Thrifty thing (airport parking vs. rental car return - 2 completely different things at Sea-Tac) was enough. Also, just because they started in Seattle, did it have to be RAINING???
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun Doesn't it always rain in Seattle Just like it "always" snows here (by Buffalo)
Originally Posted By Shooba >>I hate Sea-Tac aiprport more than life itself<< You hate life? I hope this was a typo! I also hope Sea-Tac isn't that bad, I'm using it next weekend. Okay, back on topic...the "surprise" elimination was a twist, but they don't have enough teams to keep doing that. Maybe it was just an attempt to keep teams on their toes, and to add a sense of urgency to the game at ALL times. Of course, the teams always seem to have a sense of urgency - even at the beginning they were racing to their bags like their lives depended on it.
Originally Posted By gadzuux They usually have a few 'non-elimination' rounds along the way. When I watch this show, I think that if it were me, I'd be more aware of the cameras and mics, and wouldn't be shouting 'hurry hurry' to cab drivers or dashing across airports like oj simpson. There are times when urgency is called for, but often they're just amping themselves into a panic unnecessarily.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I've only been through Sea-Tac once. I don't recall it being bad. I rented a car even.
Originally Posted By ilvdland Maybe it's just baggage claim I hate. No matter what number they say my bags are coming out of, it's never right. So Shooba, if you are flying Alaska, don't pay attention to the reader board. It's ALWAYS WRONG. Also, get ready to walk, because I swear it feels like 5 miles from your gate to baggage claim, and vice versa. Thank you for letting me vent, carry on.....
Originally Posted By velo kind of a ho-hum evening. One thing I was wondering about was the "replacement" car thing. It seems like I remember teams in the past having car trouble that basically led to them being eliminated - no replacement vehicle in sight. I could be wrong tho, anyone else? Still can't root for any one team at this point, altho I admit to liking the "beauty queens" more than the others for some reason. It really turned me off to see Sarah/Peter ask for money to show-off her ability to walk/run.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<kind of a ho-hum evening.>> Gosh, I really enjoyed last night's show. <<One thing I was wondering about was the "replacement" car thing. It seems like I remember teams in the past having car trouble that basically led to them being eliminated - no replacement vehicle in sight.>> replacement vehicles have always been provided, but the team unfortunate enough to need one don't get any time credit for their misfortune. I can't recall who has actually been eliminated because of it, but it's not always the case. <<I admit to liking the "beauty queens" more than the others for some reason.>> They might have won last night if they hadn't mislaid one of the helmets they needed to ride the horses back to their vehicle. <<It really turned me off to see Sarah/Peter ask for money to show-off her ability to walk/run.>> I know it's gonna rub a lot of people the wrong way, but my sister just thought it was funny. I did too.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I was sorry to see the cheerleaders get eliminated. They seemed like really nice girls. But, as has happened many a time on TAR, they got lost.. way too much. They were playing catch-up from the very start. Then they blew what little lead they mustered over over the moms by second-guessing their way to the road block. Navigation seems to be a weakness of the Cho brothers as well, and as much as I'd like for them to do well, I am not sure they're gonna hang in there.
Originally Posted By Rsey103 Coal mining is the worst job in the world. I wish David and Mary the best. See the world----have a great time--take home some money. I'm cheerin' for you!
Originally Posted By avromark <<Coal mining is the worst job in the world. I wish David and Mary the best. See the world----have a great time--take home some money.>> Look for a TV Show called Pit Pony (also a Movie Version), it was worst back at the turn of the century (not this turn of the century ) So far i'm cheering for the Cho's. I like the idea of unreliable vehicles, adds some drama, and some skill. Teams that are better at coaxing a vehicle, teams with better luck: getting one that works. While some events are boring (ie. interlock bricks) I like how they put in the little trick of the border. These sly little things make tasks just a wee bit harder. Besides there is no "Weavers" nor any Jon's. Although they should ban all Kentuckians (just trying to get a reaction from Tall, get him to watch TAR). Can't wait for the next episode.
Originally Posted By Rsey103 Peter's not the most annoying person to ever be in The Amazing Race. But he's in the TOP THREE. And climbing..... Why is Mary not getting medical attention for that ankle when that one screamer guy got treatment for his heat exhaustion??? I loved it when my coal miners were in first place. They've got a busted ankle and have never traveled in their lives----but they were team #1 on the Amazing Race (for about 5 minutes.) Go Kentucky!
Originally Posted By velo I'm finding myself rooting for Kentucky too! And man, I do hope Sarah took a good long look at her relationship with Peter when this was over. I wouldn't put up with that guy more than 5 minutes after all of that. Last night's rowing challenge was really difficult with all the wind. I'm surprised it was an elimination round.
Originally Posted By Rsey103 This morning a lady came into my shop whose husband is related to David from The Amazing Race. I enjoyed chatting with her about David and Mary and the show. She said David is back on the job at the coal mine. She saw Mary a couple of weeks ago and Mary talked about how "hard" the race had been. So at least we know they survived the experience. ha. I mentioned that I was puzzled by the lack of media coverage on David and Mary in the state of Kentucky since the race has been on. She said she noticed the same thing but thinks that they are not permitted to speak to the press. I think they probably are allowed to speak to the press but are very limited in what they can say, of course. I can also understand why they might be turning down requests for interviews. I believed this lady when she said she did not know the outcome of the Race. I asked her to tell David and Mary that I was rooting for them!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I imagine if they talked to the press and leaked the outcome, they wouldn't get paid for their time on the show, and might face additional penalties as well. I like David and Mary for the most part, but I seriously doubt they won. The models have history on their side, but I am rooting for the Cho's and the beauty queens. I was on the edge of my seat last night... it was NOT looking good for Dustin and Kandice, especially at the end when they couldn't read their shredded and soggy(?) clue!
Originally Posted By seanyoda << And man, I do hope Sarah took a good long look at her relationship with Peter when this was over. I wouldn't put up with that guy more than 5 minutes after all of that. >> Sarah's myspace profile says "Single" <a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=95775008" target="_blank">http://profile.myspace.com/ind ex.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=95775008</a> (link courtesy of the live journal amazing race community)
Originally Posted By chickendumpling <<Sarah's myspace profile says "Single">> I support that decision.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling I am torn about who I want to win still. I really like David and Mary, but then the Cho brothers won a lot of points with me when they took a moment of silence at the Hanoi Hilton. I don't want to sound too mean but I know who I want to lose! LOL. That "Rob" guy and his partner were driving me crazy last episode. Ugh! And don't even get me started on Peter! LOL.
