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4/08, Episode 7

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"I Didn’t Make Her Cry" (Kilimanjaro, Tanzania)

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Bbpeach
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07-07-2005

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 3:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bbpeach a private message Print Post    
I don't like Vanessa at all. However, considering we have no idea what goes on at the Pit Stops, I can just imagine being around Rachel and the way she acts (especially around Brendon). If it's anywhere near the way she acted on BB, she would drive me nuts. So, we really don't know if there was anything started before the watermelon task or not. My guess is these are two women that just don't mix. Both seem to try to one-up the other in the insult department. I do wish that both would learn to just not engage with the other. Neither is being the "mature" one, and neither should be defended.

The sooner they are both gone, the better for me.

Maris
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03-27-2002

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 3:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
I would love to see the final two be Nary/Jamie and Mark/Bopper. I just loved how Nary and Jamie, knew they were last and said to heck with it, lets enjoy watching the animals. They accepted that they were last and said lets enjoy every minute.

I am always happy when the contestants take the time to enjoy and are grateful for what they are participating in and seeing. I see that in Mark and Bopper too.

Auntiemike
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09-17-2001

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 3:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Auntiemike a private message Print Post    
CBS has a video clip (I'm sorry I don't know how to bring it over here) about Vanessa explaining in a little more detail about her "altercation" with Rachel at the airport. I really don't dislike her as much as others and I just see a more confident woman. Rachel's problems are her own insecurities that get in the way.

Brenda1966
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07-02-2002

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 5:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
I agree Bbpeach!
I saw the videos too Auntimike and I think Vanessa comes across looking better than Brendan and Rachel do in theirs. With Rachel she never owns up to her role in the fight. Vanessa admitted she was wrong with some of her comments. Rachel said Vanessa called her fat, but we saw that Vanessa just said Rachel was "bigger" than her. Rachel plays the victim really well and seems to forget how nasty she can be to others (which we all saw on BB).

BTW, if you're a fan of Amazing RAce on FB, the videos links were posted there today. One for each couple, talking to Phil on the mat. I like Vanessa better after seeing her video. I like Brendan and Rachel less, if that's even possible. LOL.

Auntiemike
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09-17-2001

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 5:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Auntiemike a private message Print Post    
Ah, Brenda, I have faith again...thanks for agreeing with me. As Vanessa called her fat, Rachel called Vanessa "old". Goes both ways, IMHO.

I think Brendan is very used to apologizing (to Rachel for sure) and that is what gets him by. I reviewed an earlier episode where he apologizes to Rachel for something and she sits there with this ugly look on her face like "why should I accept your apology". Come on. She likes to play the victim, even in their relationship, which is what makes it hard for me to watch.

I'd rather see and hear Vanessa and her boyfriend (he gets her pretty I think) than listen to Brendan and Rachel be dysfunctional.

Brenda1966
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07-02-2002

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 5:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
I laughed when Vanessa said regarding her partner "he's not the mean one out of the two of us -- he's the nice one". At least Vanessa has some self-awareness.

With Brendan and Rachel, it's just the same old same old dysfunction and drama. With Vanessa I'm still learning about her.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 1:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
It works for Rachel to play the victim.. it is working right now, in fact. And on BB with Brendon gone, seemed to me that she basically sucked the life out of those supporting her (and the show, and now this show). All Rachel, all the time, must be placated to keep her on an even keel. Now people are labelled based on clips and show editing.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 6:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
To that end Sea, when BB brings her back for a second season, and then she lands on TAR, of course she thinks it is all Rachel, all the time.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 7:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
Some people go through life wearing their emotions on their sleeve. That is Rachel. Big highs and big lows. Personally, I'd find that exhausting on a full time basis but it's her life.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 6:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Lexie and don't forget Say Yes to the Dress, which I gather she was on. Reality TV has brought us some interesting people but has also created some monsters (those who never really get back to normal life.. for a few that may be good in the end and for more than a few, not so good.)

I do wonder if Rachel played the victim in life before she ever went on BB? I would imagine so.
Just have to wonder.. she SEEMED to have ambition to get a degree and have a a real career and now it seems to be all about attention.. good, bad, ugly, but attentions and cameras and fans and haters..

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 7:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Lack of self esteem can manifest in myriad ways, and Rachel seems to have found most of them!

Jag2000
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07-01-2009

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 10:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jag2000 a private message Print Post    
I think Rachael is a wee bit jealous of Vanessa, who is much prettier than her, in my opinion. Vanessa is more sure of herself and confident. Two things that Rachael lacks. You don't see Vanessa crying every show but Rachael lets those tears flow for no reason what so ever. I'm sure if Ralph treated Vanessa like Brendon does Rachael, he'd be walking away with a broken nose, 2 black eyes, holding his crotch.

Whoami
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08-02-2001

Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 12:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Whoami a private message Print Post    
Actually, Rachael doesn't exactly let the tears flow. She's a master of the tearless cry.

Gurliegirl
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06-20-2006

Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 11:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gurliegirl a private message Print Post    
Which in my opinion, is just a whine.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 4:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Vanessa might be physically pretty, but she is one mean girl, and that is NOT a pretty thing. Confidence is one thing, but when coupled with spite, makes you look ugly in a hurry.

Kappy
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06-28-2002

Saturday, April 14, 2012 - 5:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kappy a private message Print Post    
Can't stand either of them - Rachel or Vanessa. They can't go soon enough for me!