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Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 8:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Roxip, I think you are correct that Ethan did give away a significant portion of his winnings to charity.

I have no problem with anyone who has money racing as long as they are fans of the race, which Ethan/Jenna are. I have a bigger problem with a team like Jeff/Jordan, who both admitted they had never watched the race, taking the spot that could have gone to true fans of the show.

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 9:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
The older couple is from the town I live in, Albany,Oregon. That makes 3 reality people from Albany, one guy on the biggest loser is from here. I should try out!

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 11:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
(I love Jeff and Jordan so I'm a bit biased and enjoyed them on the show.) Just asking, how many times do TRUE fans of the show get to participate? I wish that was the case, and people who truly enjoy the show get to be on it, but so many times it seems to be casting for "type" instead of enthusiasm.

Mamabatsy
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08-05-2005

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 11:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamabatsy a private message Print Post    
The only thing I object to with recasting is that many of them become professional reality people. One could call them reality/media wh<insert red dots>s. It becomes a medium for wannabes to call their agents and tell them to "get me on a reality show."

Participants should be limited to those who send in a tape, interview and are selected by casting people who have never seen or heard of them before. It should be what you can bring to the show, not who you know.

Kitkat
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08-23-2008

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 1:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitkat a private message Print Post    
I agree with Tiernet, Mamabatsy, and Roblover - that the ability to remember something heard and not seen has to do with how one learns. I have a friend that learns better hearing than seeing, while I learn better seeing rather than hearing. Like Roblover, I taped lectures in college so that I could come back and type them out afterward. Then have the typed notes to see when studing for the exams. I think it is a difference in how each of us is "hard wired".

The re-cycling of people from different reality shows is truly getting to get old. Beside Ethan/Jenna, we have Rob now on the History Channel traveling around the world using 80 different modes of travel. It is time to stop the practice. Give the true fans a chance.

Brenda1966
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07-02-2002

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 1:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
Rob is on the History channel on a brand new show. How is that not giving the fans a chance? He's not taking a spot from a fan.

I do wish they would cast more "fans" on the reality shows, like the kid on Survivor. I really enjoy watching true fans of the show play. however I also understand they are trying to cast a mix of interesting characters. I think Ethan does have an interesting story, so can see why he was cast.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 2:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I'm okay just as long as The Amazing Race stays on the network. I mean, this time we have a kid who has already had a lot of publicity sailing around the world unassisted, two professional extreme athletes and one retired football player...did they apply to be on the show or were they recruited, and if they applied did they have an "in" in casting because they had a "story?"

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 9:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
Amazing Race is not a charity organization. Whoever runs the best race deserves to win the money. If Ethan and Jenna run the best race and come in first, then they deserve it. I have a feeling they would donate a big chunk to charity anyway. Doesn't Ethan run a cancer charity?

As Katy Perry said on American Idol a couple of years ago, "This is not a Lifetime movie, sweetheart."

Jag2000
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07-01-2009

Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 2:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jag2000 a private message Print Post    
Since the other racers know who they are and that they both won $1M on Survivor...will they hold that against them and not help them out when needed, like give them the clue or something else??

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 3:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
I actually think Ethan and Jenna are likeable enough people that the other racers will not consider their former wins -

My oh-so-subtle way of pointing out that not everyone on the race IS likeable!!

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 3:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
I'm not even sure I like when teams help each other out. It's not really a social game where you help and alliance member out I feel this is more of a team competition. Although when a favorite team of mine gets a helping hand I'm appreciative of that.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 3:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Actually you could ask the same question about the football guy if they figure out who he is - way more than two million dollars THERE!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 10:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
True.. and if Ethan and Jenna haven't exhausted their money on the foundation, I'm sure he's had more than his share of expenses during his cancer battles.

I was sort of sorry the girls were saved.. lose a passport.. but then they did go back and if the guys had just turned it in there, they would have been fine.

Ethan has always had his soccer charity, since before he had cancer.

Yep..

http://www.ezohn.com/
Grassroot soccer harnesses the power of sport to engage young minds in essential life-skills and HIV/AIDS prevention education

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Friday, September 30, 2011 - 11:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
I loved the way the girls got their passport back! I really would have hated to see someone eliminated over such a stupid error so early in the game. I'm glad they got a second chance. What they do with it remains to be seen!

I really don't like the idea that people should win this game "cause they need the money" more than someone else. Of course, it's always nice to see someone win who can use the money, but I really think whoever runs the best race deserves to win the money. And the only reason CBS "recycles" contestants from other shows is they know those people come with an instant fan base. Whatever gets people to watch the show is a good thing.

I actually find myself looking forward to the Elimination Station almost more than the episodes these days. I just love to watch them enjoy each other's company without the stress of the race. Most of the time anyway. There are those occasional abrasive personalities . . .

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, September 30, 2011 - 11:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I agree it isn't a charity event to reward sad stories, but there are people I'd rather not get that amount of money (Adam the Big Brother drug dealer being one... Jonny Fairplay, ever, Puck from RW) but most people, hey, if they win, they won and they do what they want with the winnings.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Friday, September 30, 2011 - 12:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
I know! I hate to see people win that I just don't like, starting with Richard Hatch. Just didn't like him and didn't want him to win. Oh well, he's in jail now anyway.

Mamabatsy
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08-05-2005

Friday, September 30, 2011 - 12:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamabatsy a private message Print Post    
I actually find myself looking forward to the Elimination Station almost more than the episodes these days. I just love to watch them enjoy each other's company without the stress of the race.

My daughter has suggested that we apply for the race and get eliminated first so we can have a wonderful vacation at elimination station.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Friday, September 30, 2011 - 1:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
Good thinking, Mamabatsy! Can't say it hasn't crossed my mind either!

Kitkat
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08-23-2008

Tuesday, October 04, 2011 - 8:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitkat a private message Print Post    
For anyone tired for Survivor, Amazing Race and BB using former players, TV Guide has a poll going concerning this practice. Go to TVinsider.com and vote.

Holly
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07-21-2001

Tuesday, October 04, 2011 - 9:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Holly a private message Print Post    
There are all sort of polls but none as you describe above. Can you post a link to this site please?

Whoami
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08-02-2001

Tuesday, October 04, 2011 - 9:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Whoami a private message Print Post    
LINK

It pops right up for me. It's under "Fan Favorite Awards." Question #1 is "Are You Tired of Reality-show “Repeaters”?

Kitkat
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08-23-2008

Tuesday, October 04, 2011 - 1:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitkat a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the help Whoami!

Kitkat
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08-23-2008

Thursday, October 06, 2011 - 2:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitkat a private message Print Post    
The results of the TV Guide poll: Are You tired of reality show "repeaters"?
86% - Yes, One season per player is enough

14% - No, it's great to see old faces again.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Saturday, October 08, 2011 - 2:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Hung out with Mike and Mark Munoz (the stunt men). We were promoting Reality Rally for next year. Great guys!
Also with Gillian from Survivor, Kendra from Pirate Master, and a couple cool guys from Average Joe.
Gillian is such an inspiration, I adore her more each time I see her!

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Sunday, October 09, 2011 - 11:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Are there any spoilers out there yet? Surely somebody somewhere has seen something!!