Episode 1 (9/17)

[Double L]

Raise your hand if you're pissed with Amazing Race?

ARGH! They shouldn't tamper with a good thing. I didn't like the new "twists" at all. I didn't like how they eliminated the Muslim friends in the middle of the race and then eliminated the Indian couple at the end. There goes Amazing Race's attempt at "the most diverse" race yet. The mid-race elimination left a bad taste because we didn't have enough time to get to know the contestants. Now we're missing two pairs of contestants. And to make matters worst, if this supersized episode doesn't count as two episodes, that means we'll have an extra non-elimination episode and those always boring.

I did like how they started the race off in a more difficult country instead of the standard South American/European leg. Immediately, they had to deal with the language problem and a more foreign culture. I also appreciate that the final Pit Stop challenge was one of the more physical ones you usually start seeing towards the end of the race.

The Good
Peter & Sarah (The Bionic Woman & Boyfriend).
We all love the handicap when the triumphant in the end - they're "special." I do appreciate Peter for cheering Sarah on and being positive. They seem like a good team.

Erwin & Godwin (the Asian Brothers)
How awkward would it be if they actually did the water gun prank after the banning of all liquids on airlines... But you do have to be amused that Mom & Dad decided to be clever and name their sons Erwin & Godwin... it's a Win/Win situation (except when they get into elementary school).

Vipul & Arti (the Indian Couple)
They were a cute couple and they're Hindu too! Um... yea... I learned all that in their introduction! I guess Karma was a bitch to Team Karma... ironic...

Duke & Lauren (Lesbian & Dad).
How can you resist lesbians bonding with their dads? They seemed very likable.

The Annoying
David & Mary (Coalminer & Wife)... seriously, what's the big deal with being a coal miner? They seem to bicker a lot but I do appreciate that Mary has decided to live in the 21st Century and is trying to assert herself as an equal. Maybe she'll be allowed to vote next.

Lyn & Karlyn (The Single Mothers)
Being named Lyn & Karlyn is no Lyn/Lyn situation. They were a bit annoying when bagging on other contestants.

Rob & Kimberly (The Couple on the Verge of Breaking Up)
Yay! It's the couple that's going to break up on Amazing Race... not before yelling at each other the ENTIRE race! YAY! WIN/WIN!

The Questionable
Bilal & Sa'eed (The Muslims)
I would've liked to see in a couple more episodes... stupid twist! They seemed like an interesting pair of guys and it would've been interesting to see their perspective and how people treated them in different countries.

Dustin & Kandice (Miss Americas)
They're pretty... I didn't get a feel for them that much.

Kellie & Jamie (Cheerleaders)
Seriously... do Muslims believe in Buddha? (shakes head) This ranks up there when I had to explain to a co-worker why my Jewish boss wasn't celebrating Christmas...

Tom & Terry (The Gays)
You're no Cha Cha Cha... you're antics shall get boring.

Tyler & James (The Druggy Models)
Didn't get much feel for them. Seems like your standard Amazing Race Model Set with a DARK past... better keep a close eye on them when they travel to Amsterdam...

[Mark]

My take on the episode: I disliked most of it. Then again, I always hate the first episodes because I don't know everyone yet and/or my favourite teams get eliminated. I'm glad they're starting in China... sounds like a more fun race! :)

My take on the teams:

Bilal and Sa'eed: Now, before I say anything about them, I'll say this: half of my family tree is Muslim, and whenever I get invited to my father's dinner parties, there are many Muslims there. I was raised as a Catholic, but I never discriminated against the Muslim faith, as that would be going against like half my family. :P But I absolutely hated these people. I mean, many might disagree, but they just seemed so stuck up. (FYI Yeah, Muslims do shake women's hands.) I felt all they talked about were "OMG WE'RE MUSLIMZZZ." I was glad when they were eliminated because I didn't want to see a whole season of praying (it'd be hilarious if this were filmed during Ramadan, so they wouldn't be doing any eating challenges until sunset :P).

David and Mary: Oooh, I love Mary, but I can't stand David. Although Mary's whining gets very old very fast, she seems like a very nice person who is just tired of being treated as a second-class citizen and just wants to be heard. However, sometimes their accents just make me want to scream. :P

Duke and Lauren: Yay, lesbian! I really like Lauren; she seems like a great person to hang out with. But, Duke... he seems really likeable, but there's just something about him that irks me... I can't place my finger on it. Maybe it's that layered getup he was wearing last night. :P

Dustin and Kandice: Their names alone make me want to hurl. Next!

Erwin and Godwin: I want to like this team, but during their introductions, they seemed a bit stuck-up. "Some might think we're just body-builders, but we also have Ph.D.s from Harvard/whatever universities they said, blah, blah, blah." Also, I have a thing against guys with long hair. This is not just Asians with long hair; it's just... I feel like the person is a neo-hippie, and I just feel a little unclean around them. :P

Kellie and Jamie: i.e. Team Rah-Rah-STFU. I'm not looking forward to hearing them cheer throughout the race; I hope they get eliminated next.

Lyn and Karlyn: Despite their unfortunate names, I really like them. I feel that, along with David and Mary, these ladies deserve to win the money because it seems like they actually need it. They seem like really nice people.

Peter and Sarah: I know I'm probably going to Hell for this, but I hate Sarah. I mean, good for her for overcoming obstacles, but, God, if you do freaking Ironman competitions, you shouldn't use your leg as a way to get in front of other teams. It's just not fair. I see this team getting about mid-way through the game and then losing in a tearful Philimination.

Rob and Kimberly: Faux-Faux-Hawk = Bad Idea. So far they haven't been bickering TOO much, but I can't wait to fast-forward my TiVo later in the season. :P

Tom and Terry: Guess what? You're not Reichen and Chip. You're not going to win! :D I guess I'm just bitter because I feel almost every season since R&C they have had a flaming homosexual team who almost always just furthers the gay stereotype. Just once I'd like to see a masculine gay team. Or, actually, I'd like to see a feminine lesbian team (or any lesbian team at all!!!). I have a feeling this team will be eliminated in the next few coming episodes.

Tyler and James: aka The Ambiguously Gay Druggies. I have a feeling this could be the next Scott and Jase Clipgasm. :P Um, I'm neutral on this team so far. They haven't done anything major to piss me off yet.

Vipul and Arti: My absolute favourite team. FAVOURITE. I actually feel as if I met them once (they live about an hour from me, less if you speed :P). They seemed like a very nice team, although they did suffer from Kaysar Syndrome: (in a calm, soothing voice) I feel so infuriated, that team just Yielded us, I want to yell, but I shall not. I wanted them to win, and I am very sad that they lost in the first round.

My top three favourite teams are Lyn and Karlyn, Duke and Lauren, and, regrettably, David and Mary. The first two I really like, but the last one is more of a "I-don't-hate-them-as-much-as-all-the-others" thing.

I'm looking forward to this new season (God, we're already on 10; I feel so old!).

[TinkerbellAPixie]

Raise your hand if you're pissed with Amazing Race?


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Vipul & Arti (the Indian Couple) - I too was sad to see them go, I really liked them plus they were from Orlando making them my Home Team. I was intrigued to see Vipul eat the fish eyes - I thought it might be a religious problem for him.

Duke & Lauren (Lesbian & Dad). - I am not a fan of this team, watching the Dad cry about how he is disappointed about his daughter made me mad for her. Even if you are disappointed about your kid - you DON'T air that on tv. :bored:

David & Mary (Coalminer & Wife)... I am with you on liking that she is asserting her rights. Now, can she assert her right to dental care?

Rob & Kimberly (The Couple on the Verge of Breaking Up) - You get to wondering why these people ever got together in the first place. :confused1:

Bilal & Sa'eed (The Muslims) - My Mother was happy to see them go after they refused to shake the hands of team Blondie - I was sorry to see them go, I wanted to see more of how their religious beliefs would impact the game. P

Dustin & Kandice (Miss Americas) - Didn't we see them on Treasure Hunters?

Kellie & Jamie (Cheerleaders) - Seeing them do they cheerleader clap made me want to rid them from my screen.

Tom & Terry (The Gays) - The Unnecessary Gay Duo

[PETEPUMA]

I liked the latest show the little twists are fine nothing better then to spice up a show before it gets stale. the most notable difference was they started it off by heading west instead of east. evry show to date, except the family edition has headed in a easterly direction.

The first elimination was different but shows you that anyone can be eliminated at anytime. I like that feature. It should keep the teams and us guessing as to wait awaits them at the end of the day.

this could change the way you look at the airport portion. Instead of the same ole bottleneck where all the teams catch up and all the teams are once again on equal footing. one of the teams could be elminated there. can you imagine being the last to check in to a flight and being handed a "last team" card. whoa.

The first episode peeked my interest to see what else they changed.

So far I like the Sarah and Peter, although I did not like the way she used her leg as excuse to get a cab. Very foul. She does Ironman competitions and possibly could outrun most of the women, and some of the men, there but did you notice climbing a rope was not exactly easy for her. I think along the way there will be some challenges that will be extremely difficult for her to complete and more than make up for her ability to board and exit a plane before everyone else.

Duke and lauren are another favorite. They have some serious issues which should make for an interesting race. I am waiting for the camera shot where they get both of them checking out the miss america team. LOL.

Of course there are your beautiful people, which I wish the show would steer away from but I guess it helps with the ratings. I mean how many models and former beauty queens actually apply to this show?? not to mention their always placing a gay team or some semblance of a gay team, is this absolute imperative? Sometimes its not so bad, I loved Cha, Cha, Cha. So Tom and Jerry....er...Terry are our gay team this season and I like the team especially when they copied the cheerleader's cheer in the rickshaw. too funny.

So now I await TVgasm's recap which may never come because they are still bizy with all the lame summer shows. They havent even the acknowledged the show this season.

Whats up with that?

[susanarosa]

Bilal and Sa'eed: Now, before I say anything about them, I'll say this: half of my family tree is Muslim, and whenever I get invited to my father's dinner parties, there are many Muslims there. I was raised as a Catholic, but I never discriminated against the Muslim faith, as that would be going against like half my family. :P But I absolutely hated these people. I mean, many might disagree, but they just seemed so stuck up. (FYI Yeah, Muslims do shake women's hands.) I felt all they talked about were "OMG WE'RE MUSLIMZZZ." I was glad when they were eliminated because I didn't want to see a whole season of praying (it'd be hilarious if this were filmed during Ramadan, so they wouldn't be doing any eating challenges until sunset :P).

I didn't hate them, in fact I was sorta bummed out when they got eliminated, but I also had to laugh at the shaking hands thing. I work with a lot of Muslims and we work in politics. I can't imagine one of them saying to the Governor of Michigan (a woman) "I'm sorry, I can't shake your hand." Too silly. I also took offense to the one's comment about "I'm from Cleveland, I don't know what chopsticks are." Yeah, because there aren't any Chinese resturants in the midwest. Way to further the stereotype, my man.

I kinda like the Bionic Woman couple. I was amazed that she was able to make it up that rope.

And I might be the only one, but I looove David and Mary. When he was yelling at her on the wall, trying to be supportive and she was saying "Oh, just shut up," I was rolling.

I think my second favorites are the Asian brothers, and then the single moms.

[jenny10girl]

I must admit I was glad to see the Muslims go...that is such baloney that they wouldn't shake the chic's hand. Really bothered me. Buh-Bye.

The chic with the leg bothered me too...to use with the cab annoyed me...especially after she said she wanted to be treated like everyone else.. Ugh. Annoying.

I cracked up at the Dad/Daughter team. When he started crying because she was a lesbian. Come on now...there are way worse things she could be... I mean, check out that drug addict team... ;)

[HoneyBunny]

Bummer about the Muslims...must have been the will of Allah.

Hated to see the Indians eliminated. I liked them.

If I had hydraulic parts I would carry hydraulic fluid.

Coal Miner Wife..."He was so handsome." :eek:

Showmance prediction - Lauren and Kimberly.

Hated Phil's jeans. Could not make out Philpackage.



hb

[angiemarie]

Pretty good first episode. I was really surprised those Muslim guys wouldn't shake the girls hands, I've never heard of Muslim men not shaking women's hands before. Pretty weird.

So bummed that Vipul and Arti were eliminated. They were such a cute couple, and they seemed like they were working well together.


They are 3 all women teams it would be nice if one of them could finally win the race. And if TAR wants to cast a cheerleader team, could they save the beauty pagaent team for next season or vice versa? I know they want cute chicks to pull in male viewers, but two teams full of pep and smiling all the time is pretty annoying. Not to mention the actual godawful cheering & clapping. Ugh.

I've thought of a new drinking game. Every time Rob and Kimberly (the couple on the verge of breaking up) call each other babe or baby, take a drink. Just make sure you don't have to drive, because you will be hammered by the end of the show.

TAR is a "classy" reality show, I don't think they need to use cheesy twists. But maybe the will make the show a little more exciting. We'll have to wait and see.

[may1]

I agree that the Muslim dads were furthering stereotypes. Is that what they wanted?
The coalminer & his wife were too funny. I loved when she told him to shut up! Especially after she said the man made the rules. What century is she living in?
Being someone with a small disability, I was offended by how the woman without the leg "used" this for her gain. Shame on her!
The single mom's cracked me up, and I hope they go far in this game.
I cringed when the gay girl's father said he was ashamed, in front of her. What a creep. And she cried when he got up the wall, she was proud of him.
Hopefully he'll learn from her.
I wanted to reach thru the tv and smack the cheerleaders and the gay guys. Way too annoying for me.
Love the asian brothers, and I'm still on the fence about the models.
After watching this show I am always so tired from pushing along with the teammates. I don't know if I'm alone in this, but I get so nervous and yell at the tv.

[Ms. Tumnus]

Hated Phil's jeans. Could not make out Philpackage.
hb

Yeah, I was looking for it too. I'm sure it'll pop up sooner rather than later.

Early Philimination was not very fun. I was happy to hear that there was an extra team this year since it should have meant at least one extra episode. Cutting a team so soon makes me wonder why they bothered with the extra time, expense etc. of adding a team. Kind of ridiculous actually.

The previews for next week had me laughing out loud. I couldn't see who was being dragged by the horse, but I hope it's one of the beautiful people. (Cheer that bitch!)

[roob]

Am I the only one that didn't hate the "Beauty Queen" team? I honestly expected them to be vapid, self-centered dimwits, but they seemed genuine, able to laugh at themselves (like when they couldn't find the fish eyeball place), and encouraging of other teams. Just because they look good is no reason to hate them.

The cheerleaders, on the other hand...that will get annoying real quick.

I thought the single mothers were overly harsh with Sarah, but maybe we didn't see everything that happened there. Regardless, their physical limitations will knock them out before too long, whether you like them or not. Ditto the backwards-ass hillbillies.

I also expected a certain degree of idiocy from the Male Model team, but they seemed alright, too. The didn't come off as overly cocky even as they won the first leg, and also encouraged other teams.

I also disliked the mid-leg elimination. Kind of a bullshit twist, and like someone else said, a complete waste of the "extra" team. Although those guys kind of grated on me a bit, so if someone had to go then, I'm glad it was them.

Too bad the Indian couple was eliminated so early, but you could see that coming a mile away. They were nice.

[Double L]

Peter and Sarah: I know I'm probably going to Hell for this, but I hate Sarah. I mean, good for her for overcoming obstacles, but, God, if you do freaking Ironman competitions, you shouldn't use your leg as a way to get in front of other teams. It's just not fair. I see this team getting about mid-way through the game and then losing in a tearful Philimination.

You see, I didn't have much as a problem with that. You use what you have and exploit as best as possible. Turn a negative into a positive. Mirna & Charla used the midget thing as an obvious advantage. Rob & Amber used their "celebrity" to get other people to do what they want. In the case of Peter & Sarah, she's still going to have more difficulties throughout the race so her getting an advantage here and there will even it out. And yea, I doubt they'll make it to the Final 3 but you never know.

[may1]

[QUOTE=roob;17735]Am I the only one that didn't hate the "Beauty Queen" team? I honestly expected them to be vapid, self-centered dimwits, but they seemed genuine, able to laugh at themselves (like when they couldn't find the fish eyeball place), and encouraging of other teams. Just because they look good is no reason to hate them.


I agree, "don't hate me because I'm beautiful" right?

My husband thought they were hot, and hopefully "into" each other.:blushing:

[roob]

[QUOTE=roob;17735]My husband thought they were hot, and hopefully "into" each other.:blushing:

Maybe they can hook up with the cheerleaders, too. That would make for excellent television! I like the way your husband thinks. :D

[tvaholic]

Double L, I totally agree with you. Since when has it not been part of the game to use whatever asset you have to your advantage? This isn't called the Amazing Politically Correct, Let's See Who Can Be the Nicest & Still Win Race. Yes, Sarah may be able to use her disability for her advantage at times, but I wish the single moms were there to see her climb the wall. Maybe then their whiny asses would've stop harping on it.

So far the coalminer couple are my underdogs to cheer for-I ended up liking them more than I thought I would. Most women, when meeting beauty queens, would be catty & rude, maybe not to their faces but at least behind their backs. Mary seemed real sweet & genuine in that scene on the bus telling them they were beautiful. The best part is they are like most happy couples who may bicker but don't take it personally or hold a grudge, like Rob & Kimberly-she tells him to shut up cuz she's frustrated climbing up the wall & rather than getting pissy he just let's it go.

But it is early in the game, who knows who I'll like in a another couple of weeks! (Besides Phil, of course.)

[sutton925]

I missed the first hour because I forgot about it! I was watching The Simpsons and American Dad.

How do we know that the Male Model team are druggies? I'm assuming that I missed some pertinent information in the first hour.

[tvaholic]

I missed the first hour because I forgot about it! I was watching The Simpsons and American Dad.

How do we know that the Male Model team are druggies? I'm assuming that I missed some pertinent information in the first hour.

They stated in their intro that they met in rehab, so they are actually former druggies.

[Firecat]

Vipul and Arti: My absolute favourite team. FAVOURITE. I actually feel as if I met them once (they live about an hour from me, less if you speed :P). They seemed like a very nice team, although they did suffer from Kaysar Syndrome: (in a calm, soothing voice) I feel so infuriated, that team just Yielded us, I want to yell, but I shall not. I wanted them to win, and I am very sad that they lost in the first round.



I'm almost positive I've seen them. And I live basically down the road from Windermere.

Regarding the Muslim team and shaking hands. It's not really a clear issue. And for those that do follow that protocol, it's not just because they are women...but that they aren't related to them. I believe Hasidic Jews are the same way.

[Double L]

Regarding the Muslim team and shaking hands. It's not really a clear issue. And for those that do follow that protocol, it's not just because they are women...but that they aren't related to them. I believe Hasidic Jews are the same way.

That's why I wasn't so hard on them for not shaking hands. I didn't know what sect or branch of Islam they were following. It could very well be something that their sect doesn't allow them to do. It would be similar to me going to a foreign country and decline eating meat on a Friday during Lent and then having someone upset with me because all the Christians they know have no problem eating meat.

[susanarosa]

Good points Double L and Firecat. But then I have to ask the question, what other limitations do you think they would have faced practicing such a conservative branch of Islam? And what would that branch think about them appearing on a reality show in the first place...?

Makes ya wonder what could have happened if they would have been able to stay on longer.

[zoobabe]

I didn't hate Sarah and her boyfriend. Her comments may have been taken out of context, but watching her climb that wall was amazing! Her boyfriend was SO supportivr of her too, I thought it was sweet. I was yelling at the TV when the male models were celebrating so hard up top though 'cuz I was like "dudes- you beat a woman with one leg in climbing up a wall. NOT a great accomplishment!" I also liked dad and daughter. I think that he is truly using this race as a way to bond with her as an adult woman and she's obviously wanting that closeness back. I hope they go far.

[Double L]

Good points Double L and Firecat. But then I have to ask the question, what other limitations do you think they would have faced practicing such a conservative branch of Islam? And what would that branch think about them appearing on a reality show in the first place...?

Makes ya wonder what could have happened if they would have been able to stay on longer.

With both the Muslim & Hindu teams, it would've been interesting to see them in food challenges and be forced to decline or choose another roadblock. I think there was one challenge where teams had to eat a large portion of beef and the Hindu team would've had to forfeit that task. Toral from the Apprentice 4 declined to wear a mascot outfit because she said Hinduism forbid dressing up like animals. As for the Muslims, they may have issues if a challenge involved scantily clad women. As for the fall out for them, I doubt anything really. They prayed and tried their best to follow their beliefs... though I would hesitate to say they might've gotten just as annoying as the Weavers if they kept praying to Allah to help them on every challenge. I think Kaysar would've had more of a challenge due to the nature of the Big Brother house. I'd just like to see how far they would've challenge themselves and how their beliefs affected their decisions. I think it is a good thing that they appeared. Kaysar did a lot to portray a positive Muslim image to the point where we stopped caring he was Muslim and cheered him on as a strategic mastermind and then a dumb idiot who happened to also be a Muslim. That's why I sorta wanted them to be on the show longer so they wouldn't just be "The Muslims" but either good or sucky team.

[Firecat]

I'm not sure what other limitations they may have faced, but it would have been interesting.

Lee and Dan (from the last Apprentice) missed challenges that were on Jewish holidays. I particularly wasn't too fond of that idea, and felt that it should have been taken into consideration prior to enterting the competition. So i'd hope that the Muslim team wouldn't have any similar special needs, because as far as TAR is concerned....time is very important, and any such exception could alter the game.

[HoneyBunny]

Hypothethically -- would a practicing Rastafarian get to smoke his pot?
It would really help the eyeballs go down.



hb

[Clair]

I don't know if I'm alone in this, but I get so nervous and yell at the tv.

You are not alone! Actually I used to get that way during every episode when I watched my very first season, but now I only get that way toward the end - especially when I want my favorite team to win and they're behind.

Why no "older" team this season?

[CrazyTrain]

Were my roommate and I the only one getting serious gay vibes from Peter? In their pre-reace video alone. And when did they go from "she want to date him" to "recently dating?" And they way he was calling to her when she was climbing... seemed more friendship and a little bit more gay, too. She seems to have an unhealthy onsession with him, too, IMO. An interesting team.

I loved the mid-leg elimination. I was ascared of the twists Phil (mmmm) was talking about but I thought it fit all right.

I'm just happy to see a more diverse group (um, except four were eliminated...) and only a few who bug (so far) but nobody I just can't stand.

And some eye candy. mmm.

[Tabby Lavalamp]

Interesting season so far. For those who think I'm just naturally contrary, I liked Vipul and Arti too, and I'm cheering for daddy and his li'l lesbian (if for no other reason than it addresses some issues in my own life).
I was a fan of Team Miss USA from Treasure Hunters and get on quite well online with Melissa, so it would be nice to see Team Miss America do well as I love when those stereotypes get smashed, but I haven't seen enough of them yet to quite be able to cheer for them.

[mountain_girl]

Hated Phil's jeans. Could not make out Philpackage.

hb

I love the fact that you keep your eye on the prize!

I missed the first 30 minutes because I didn't realize that they started on the half hour (who does that?!). I came in right before the Muslims were eliminated and thought it sucked to go so early and not even make it to the first Pit Stop. The coalminer and wife are already leading the love/hate team for me this year. Although, the Bickersons (on the verge couple) are a close second.

I agree with Double L and tvaholic on the using what you've got to get ahead. That has always been part of the game.

[may1]

When the coalminer or his wife ( I can't remember which one) said after the first elimination "expect the unexpected" - I flashed on Chicken George!!
Did anyone else catch that? Or am I the only one in Chicken George withdrawal????????? (creepy, I know):scared:

[Mark]

When the coalminer or his wife ( I can't remember which one) said after the first elimination "expect the unexpected" - I flashed on Chicken George!!
Did anyone else catch that? Or am I the only one in Chicken George withdrawal????????? (creepy, I know):scared:

I actually yelled at my TV, "WELL, YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO EXPECT TO EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED."

[Pekmboyd]

Were my roommate and I the only one getting serious gay vibes from Peter? In their pre-reace video alone. And when did they go from "she want to date him" to "recently dating?" And they way he was calling to her when she was climbing... seemed more friendship and a little bit more gay, too. She seems to have an unhealthy onsession with him, too, IMO. An interesting team.

I loved the mid-leg elimination. I was ascared of the twists Phil (mmmm) was talking about but I thought it fit all right.


I for one could not stand the way Peter was "encouraging" Sarah up the wall - all that cheesy therapy-type life-coach crap would drive me nuts.

I liked the mid-leg elimination too, but I wish it hadn't been during the very first leg. The problem with twists like that is they never work out the way we want - producer twists always seem to end up bringing back people like Angela and Vincent on Project Runway and kicking off the interesting Muslim people on TAR.



I agree with Double L and tvaholic on the using what you've got to get ahead. That has always been part of the game.

Definitely. I thought the mothers were ridiculous for getting upset that Sarah pre-boarded the plane, then I was a little irked that they used it to get the cab, but teams have told worse lies to get cabs (or called to get cabs cancelled) so in the long run what she really has is a more convincing lie, not an advantage.

However, I like to think that if it was me in that situation I wouldn't even try to use it to get ahead, because at the end I'd want to feel like my accomplishment didn't rely on my disability. Of course, in reality, if it was me in that situation, I wouldn't hesitate to use it to get ahead.

[mountain_girl]

I for one could not stand the way Peter was "encouraging" Sarah up the wall - all that cheesy therapy-type life-coach crap would drive me nuts.


Thank you! I was going to say something about it in my other post but couldn't figure how to express it. I understand that he is a nice, wanna-push-you-to-be-all-you-can-be kinda guy, but damn, I found it really annoying.

And the more I think about it, the more I believe that the whole disability pre-board thing is stupid. OK, so she got on the plane before you. And? It's not like she got a 1st class seat or somehow managed to land 15 minutes before everyone else on the plane.

[TinkerbellAPixie]

I Definitely. I thought the mothers were ridiculous for getting upset that Sarah pre-boarded the plane, then I was a little irked that they used it to get the cab, but teams have told worse lies to get cabs (or called to get cabs cancelled) so in the long run what she really has is a more convincing lie, not an advantage.

If you think about it - she saved maybe 10-15 minutes boarding the plane or getting in an earlier cab. That time was then lost when she tried to climb the wall so I think it will all even out in the end.

There was a blurb in the paper about the Indian team - they are from Orlando ya know! Anyhow, apparantly the cab they took to the Great Wall was driven by someone who was perhaps a bit racist against people of an Indian persuasion and tripled his fare when they were en route. Since they did not have enough money to get to them all the way to the Wall they were dropped off and had to walk the rest of the way. It's a shame really. I liked them. :(

[angiemarie]

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There was a blurb in the paper about the Indian team - they are from Orlando ya know! Anyhow, apparantly the cab they took to the Great Wall was driven by someone who was perhaps a bit racist against people of an Indian persuasion and tripled his fare when they were en route. Since they did not have enough money to get to them all the way to the Wall they were dropped off and had to walk the rest of the way. It's a shame really. I liked them. :(

Well, that totally sucked! I'm so used to Americans being accused of being intolerant and ignorant, I forget other countries sometimes have their own racist views.

[JulieM]

For the most part, I liked what I saw. I had to help son with big project that was due Monday...grrrrrrr. I did not like the way the mid leg philiminaton was played out. Later on it would have been more interesting. This is like the first person on Survivor that gets eliminated...we hardly knew ya.

Sad that the Hindu couple was eliminated too and double sucks that they were treated badly by the taxi driver.

[HoneyBunny]

Thank you! I was going to say something about it in my other post but couldn't figure how to express it. I understand that he is a nice, wanna-push-you-to-be-all-you-can-be kinda guy, but damn, I found it really annoying.


At some point I am hoping that she might just get so fed up with his "helpfulness" that she takes off her leg and whacks him with it...



hb

[mountain_girl]

At some point I am hoping that she might just get so fed up with his "helpfulness" that she takes off her leg and whacks him with it...



hb

That would be awesome! :lol:

[zoobabe]

At some point I am hoping that she might just get so fed up with his "helpfulness" that she takes off her leg and whacks him with it...



hb

Maybe a move that Heather Mills should try as well.:D

[ScotyUtah]

I got the friendship vibe from Peter as well. There didn't seem to be any "love" language when he spoke to/about Sarah. Then he said "you go girlfriend"... hmmm. I like Vipul and Arti but one thing they said about using the race as their last fun adventure before having kids didn't ring well with me. What? The fun is over after you have kids? Come on. As soon as the Beards started in with "Allah is great" every five seconds I wanted them gone. No disappointment here with the surprise elimination. I do like how the challenges seemed to be difficult and time consuming. These kinds of tasks should allow for less catching up at the airports... I hope.

[Wayne]

I enjoyed the opener, too early to give opinions on teams there, takes me a few shows to get to know them.

[tvaholic]

At some point I am hoping that she might just get so fed up with his "helpfulness" that she takes off her leg and whacks him with it...



hb

Please, PLEASE, let this happen during the race! She'd have to do it if they ever get eliminated tho cuz I'm sure whacking him may drain the rest of hte hydraulic fluid out. I bet the whole time he'd still be encouragin her, "Nice shot! What a hit! You go girl, swing that leg!"

[Madam Pomfrey]

Coal Miner Wife..."He was so handsome." :eek:



hb


Too funny! I was like:w00t: There really is someone for everyone.

[chick110]

I should be shot for this but every time the coal miner couple talked, I thought, "Oh, so that's where they get the molds for ugly teeth!"

I snickered when she said that the Miss Americas were beautiful.

[zoobabe]

I should be shot for this but every time the coal miner couple talked, I thought, "Oh, so that's where they get the molds for ugly teeth!"

I snickered when she said that the Miss Americas were beautiful.

maybe they'll go to England so the coal miner couple will feel right at home!:rolleyes2: :tongue_smilie: