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5th Show -- Oct. 24, 2010

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Lycanthrope
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09-19-2002

Monday, October 25, 2010 - 9:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lycanthrope a private message Print Post    
My respect for Vicki went way up last night. The first episode had her and Nick saying that they were a physical team, in good shape. Well, I haven't really seen it from Nick, but Vicki sure proved her athletic self last night. Even big-boy Chad gave her props while he was still on the rope. And then the bikes were easy for her, and hard for Nick, who didn't just complete a tough, physical challenge.

Kevin and Michael are very fun to watch.

The Docs are still my favorite team, though. Two things had to be overcome to win the leg: the fear of heights for Nat and the meat challenge for Kat. Good job.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 7:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Which kind of disappoints me, because for the most part I haven't gotten that "recruited" feel from The Amazing Race contestants in the last few years.

Yeah, if we overlook the train wreck that was Jordan and Jeff last season. They were definitely recruited. Jordan admitted she had never watched the show and Jeff said he only watched a couple of episodes.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 7:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I don't count other reality show stars are recruiting...they are just cross-marketing for CBS. I'm talking about casting people going out and picking random people out because they are interesting...I get what you are saying though.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 7:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Not that I liked the volleyball girls, but it seems to me that they definitely were at a disadvantage, since everybody ran pretty equal legs this time. It would seem to me that it would be best to have a NEL on a leg like this one which didn't have any chance of bunching. When Michael and Kevin got the NEL they were able to take advantage of airline flights (and seriously...a 10 minute task for a penalty?) and get back in the Race. It really doesn't seem fair.

Dogdoc
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09-29-2001

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 7:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dogdoc a private message Print Post    
I have a question.

If the Fast Forward doesn't get completed by the first team to get there (they just cannot do it) could another team try.

Would the sign on the door say "Fast Forward Going on Now"?

"Fast Forward Taken" is a little vague.

Maybe the sign on the door should have said "Fast Forward Completed."

Jmm
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08-15-2002

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 8:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jmm a private message Print Post    
Dogdoc, Yes, the fast forward could could be tried by another team if the first team was unable to do it. But from what I remember only one team at a time can try it.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 9:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I kind of remember that it kind of depends. I believe that if another team had arrived shortly after the first team they would have been able to attempt the task at the same time, and if they beat the first team they would have won the Fast Forward. I seem to recall this happening on other occasions.

In seasons past sometimes the Fast Forward was a specific task that required equipment...I think in that case the second team had to wait (something to do with a bridge or a gondola or something).

Gurliegirl
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06-20-2006

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 9:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gurliegirl a private message Print Post    
I think they can have more than one team trying it at a time. It then turns into a race to see who can get it done first. Did you notice the table was set for two teams?

Bob2112
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06-12-2002

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 9:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bob2112 a private message Print Post    
With food teams can compete at the same time.
They only have to take turns if the task only allows 1 person at a time.


Jmm
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08-15-2002

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 9:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jmm a private message Print Post    
Ok, glad the rest of you don't suffer from my CRS. :-)

Bob, I haven't seen you in ages and I've missed you.

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 10:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Bob is always among us. He is just the strong, silent type.

I was also admiring Vicky's physical endurance, doing that uphill bicycle ride after she just finished a grueling task of pulling herself up a great distance on rope and pulleys.

Karen
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09-06-2004

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 3:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karen a private message Print Post    
I was also glad to see her physical ability. It makes up for all that she seems to lack upstairs.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - 12:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Those volleyball gals better "happy up," or they are going to ruin Elimination Station for me!

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 9:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
And for everyone else there! They seemed to realize they had brought "negative energy" into the house. Maybe they'll get over themselves a little bit and have some fun!