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Tiernet
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06-07-2004

Monday, May 09, 2011 - 9:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tiernet a private message Print Post    
Zev & Justin, what EVER possessed you to try selling bikinis on the beach???

My thoughts on this is that they were behind; the other teams chose the other challenge. If selling was potentially easier they would make up time. My mind it was a risk that they had to take.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, May 09, 2011 - 9:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
That's what I thought about why Zev and Justin chose that task too...they were behind, knew they couldn't catch up on the other task (or probably thought they couldn't) - why not try it?

I thought the Globetrotters said they were at least 10 minutes behind...I would hate to think that they "gave" it to the girls. No matter what their reasons for doing the race were, giving somebody else $1 million is pretty huge.

Brenda1966
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07-02-2002

Monday, May 09, 2011 - 10:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
I don't think the Globes gave it away. I think they were legitmately behind. We have to remember these were two female athletes -- they are not whimpy chicks like I am. :-) We also don't know how long it took the Globes to figure out they didn't have their plates set correctly.
Also, I didn't see anything bad about their singing at the bar task. That is how they've been the entire race -- always having fun.

And yes, I agree that Zev/Justin tried the bikini sales because they knew they were last and were hoping selecting the other task might be the trick to move out of last place. I think they made a guess that everyone else would do the bar task. I can't imagine how TAR expected anyone to buy those bikini tops! And then to model them? What an impossible task.

And agree -- sorry but Mallory's screetching about put me over the edge last night. That high pitched squeal over everything. There is such a thing as having too much personality. LOL.

OVerall am happy with the season. Like the Globes said, the girls were consistent throughout the race. They deserve the win and it sounds like they will put the money to good use.

Spear
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08-06-2001

Monday, May 09, 2011 - 11:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spear a private message Print Post    
I don't like the "bad cab driver" factor of the Race, but I've come to accept it. Teams should know to pick good cab drivers by now. We saw from Nat/Kat last season that it's a critical skill.

I agree that Zev/Justin probably figured that going with the bikini task was the only way they could pass the other teams. I think they were hoping they could find someone to basically donate all or most of the money they needed.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Monday, May 09, 2011 - 11:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
I'm with the group that thinks the GT did NOT give the game away. L/J had three second place finishes. They ran a great race, and ran their last leg absolutely perfect. I can't take anything away from them. Also going to throw out props to the sister who said she took swimming lessons in preparation for this race.

Sunshyne, I didn't find the GT behavior meanspirited at all. When they showed a recap of the FT/BE's race they showed how they pretty much sang and joked their way around the world. Now Mallory on the other hand... I tried to not let her get to me, but last night pushed me over the edge.

Whoami
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08-02-2001

Monday, May 09, 2011 - 1:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Whoami a private message Print Post    
Just finished the first hour...I loved Zev's quote (about him and Justin), "He was the Race and I was the Amazing." Well said!

I was screaming right along with them when those ladies were ripping the pelt right off of them. Holy ouch Batman!

Now to watch the second hour....

Dogdoc
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09-29-2001

Monday, May 09, 2011 - 2:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dogdoc a private message Print Post    
Scbarber, thank you for the photo finish explanation.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, May 09, 2011 - 2:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I don't want to take AWAY from Jen/Kisha but did wonder about the GT taking extra time in a few places there.. I don't think FTBE minded JK winning.. after all, they are pretty well off and well travelled and they knew JK wanted this for their mom. But it wasn't just handed to them.

I didn't see anything mean spirited from the GT except at the chocolate painting.. and I figured that was a tense time and Kent HAD been on everyone's nerves, including mine (and Kent and Vyxsin were favorites of mine).

The waxing did see sort of uneven.. ouch for Z/J I mean they had a TIMER but did they have to go for the hairiest places on them?

I am happy as long as Mallory didn't win. Wish Z/J were in final three but they simpley and once again chose the wrong task. And maybe the wrong team mate to dance, but that was what it was.

Spear
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08-06-2001

Monday, May 09, 2011 - 3:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spear a private message Print Post    
This is what Justin said on Twitter (justin_kanew):

quote:

Went to drinks 1st, saw we were behind, thought bikinis were our only shot. RT @taracu34 in mourning! Was selling bikinis strategic move ?




Cricket
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08-05-2002

Monday, May 09, 2011 - 4:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cricket a private message Print Post    
I'm confused about the final task. All three of them read the card as, 'take a taxi to the final pit stop' but only Mallory and her Dad took a taxi. The other two teams rode a bike; yet they received no penalty. Did I not hear the whole clue being read or something?

I'm glad these gals won. Good for them wanting to give back to their Mom.

I don't understand Mallory/Dad going back to same taxi driver who got lost once already????

Brenda1966
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07-02-2002

Monday, May 09, 2011 - 5:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
Mallory and Dad may have been so far behind that they were told to not do the bikes, via their clue. The other's clue was to go to that 7 mile bridge thing.

And I agree: I would have tried to find another taxi. But maybe it was not possible, being where they were.

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Monday, May 09, 2011 - 5:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
From my fav exit interview site: I will keep checking to see if they give us interviews with the others, sometimes they don't but will keep trying.

Exclusive: LaKisha and Jennifer Hoffman discuss 'The Amazing Race' realitytvworld

Mush
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09-09-2002

Monday, May 09, 2011 - 6:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mush a private message Print Post    
Thanks, Spear, for Justin's tweet. Selecting the bikini thing just didn't make sense while watching the show, but now I looks like it was kind of last-ditch desperation thing to try and stay in the game.

Sunshyne4u
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06-16-2003

Monday, May 09, 2011 - 7:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
Zev & Justin, what EVER possessed you to try selling bikinis on the beach??? What woman wouldn't think a pair of strange guys wanting you to strip under their little "dressing room" and then "model" - wasn't some sort of a pervert gig?

HA HAHA that is basically what i said in another forum as the show was on. Justin was kinda cute but OMG trying to sell bikinis to people on a beach already WEARING bikini.

could have been worse, they could have been on one of the infamous topless beaches.

OH and I agree about Mallory and her shrieking. I personally think that they were given a bad cab because of Mallory shreiking at the Cab Attendant at the Airport.

THEY choose which cab you can have. it isnt random. At least in some of the airports I've been in.

Stormie
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03-01-2007

Monday, May 09, 2011 - 7:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stormie a private message Print Post    
I love this show, what a great season. I'm so happy for Kisha and Jen, but this season everyone was very deserving. Here's some pics.

CBS.com TAR 18 Season Finale Photos

Sister's LaKisha & Jennifer WIN TAR 18


Nathaniel (Flyte Tyme) & Herbert (Big Easy) Finish Second


Mallory & Gary Finish Third


TAR 18 Cast Finish Line


Stormie
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03-01-2007

Monday, May 09, 2011 - 7:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stormie a private message Print Post    
CBS recently had a TAR 10-year reunion, here's some pics with the final 4 of TAR 18.

CBS.com TAR 10-Year Reunion Party Photos

Jen, Kisha, Zev, Justin, Mallory, Gary, Nathaniel & Herbert


Jen, Zev, Kisha, Justin, Mallory, Gary, Nathaniel, Herbert & Phil


Herbert, Phil & Nathaniel


Phil, Kisha, Jen, Justin & Zev


Various Seasons Cast, TAR 10 Year Anniversary Party


Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Monday, May 09, 2011 - 8:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
OH and I agree about Mallory and her shrieking. I personally think that they were given a bad cab because of Mallory shreiking at the Cab Attendant at the Airport.


I hadn't thought of that, but it just makes sense!!

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Monday, May 09, 2011 - 8:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
Thanks Stormie, great pictures.

Refreshing to see Mallory - in silence!

Stormie
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03-01-2007

Monday, May 09, 2011 - 11:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stormie a private message Print Post    
You're welcome

Whoami
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08-02-2001

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 9:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Whoami a private message Print Post    
I finally watched the second half of the finale...

Regarding the last task. The clue said "take a taxi..." and I'm not sure we heard the rest of it. But I'm guessing it said to take a taxi to the 7 mile bridge, and then ride the bikes across the bridge. G/M did do the bike ride. After they showed Kisha/Jen and the Globetrotters hit the finish line, there was a very brief overhead shot of G/M on their bikes on the bridge, followed with the next scene of them running up to the finish line. If I hadn't already read the questions here about if they'd done the bike ride or not (and therefore had it in the back of my mind to see if they were instructed to bypass the bikes), I'd have likely missed that quick shot.

I also agree with others here how the bad cab driver wrench is a really bad issue. The teams that make it this far deserve a fair and equal chance to get through the final tasks on their own merits. I'm not sure how one can be held responsible for getting a good cab driver though. You don't really know what you have until they start driving you around.

One person here suggested they be provided with cars they can drive themselves to the final tasks. While I think that would be good in equalizing everyone's chance and not be held back by a bad cab driver, I can also see where it might be a bad idea to put someone that close to the finish line (and the million dollars) behind the wheel of a car. They are in a heightened state of anxiety and would be potentially dangerous driving around like that. However, they could be provided with a car/driver like they do on America's Next Top Model (when the models do the "go see" challenge). Then the racers would be responsible for navigating and telling the driver where to go and how to get there, but the driver could be under strict instructions to adhere to traffic laws, and to not drive like a maniac who is so close to a million dollars they can taste it.

Happymom
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01-20-2003

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 10:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
Z/J went to the drinks first and thought the only way to catch up was to do the bikini selling task. They asked about 15-20 women.

The samba took about an hour for Zev but only 15 mins. for everyone else.

More good info in the article:

link

Interview with Zev and Justin from digitalspy.com:

Q&A: Zev & Justin on 'The Amazing Race'
Tuesday, May 10 2011, 10:00pm EDT
By Lara Martin, News Editor

"Zev & Justin's first experience on The Amazing Race came to a heartbreaking end thanks to a lost passport, but the best friends were given a second chance at the $1 million prize on this season's The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business. Unfortunately, they didn't quite make it to the finish line, ending up in fourth place in Brazil after the samba dancing challenge and having to switch detour. We spoke to them earlier today to find out more about the race and their plans for the future..."

Iluvreality
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05-08-2011

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 1:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Iluvreality a private message Print Post    
Loved the pictures from the reunion show and past racers.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 4:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
I think it is the intervierw above that goes on to have Justin say that Zv can "dance all the other dances just not the samba." If you can dance one dance, you can dance any dance! If you have rhythm, it is simple to pick up the steps! The guy - whom I truly admire! - sadly just did not have rhythm! While Mallory - whom I was less crazy about - clearly did and aced the task.

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 6:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
From my fav exit interview site:

Exclusive: Flight Time and Big Easy talk about 'The Amazing Race'
By Reality TV World staff, 05/10/2011 realitytvworld

Nathaniel "Big Easy" Lofton and Herbert "Flight Time" Lang, although very tall, came up just a little bit short of winning The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business and its $1 million dollar grand prize during Sunday night's finale broadcast of the all-stars edition of the long-running CBS reality competition. <snipped>

Kappy
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06-28-2002

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 8:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kappy a private message Print Post    
Good season!

I admit I was still pouting about the Cowboys being out but I was still happy for the girls that they won. All four teams seemed pretty equal in the end and I liked that.