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Brenda1966
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07-02-2002

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 12:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
Those videos are enlightening. I didn't like the way Art and JJ tried to persuade Kentucky to team with them. And yes, I wish they'd shown the apology on TV. If Rachel had just stayed out of it when Ralph was talking to Brendan, it probably wouldn't have blown up into a cat fight, but she just can't keep her trap closed.

Biscottiii
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05-29-2004

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 1:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biscottiii a private message Print Post    
Thanks Tishala for great spoils! Also thanks Spear, those clips were definitely enlightening!

Dogdoc
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09-29-2001

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 4:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dogdoc a private message Print Post    
I thoght is was a bit reckless of Nary and Mamie to get out of the car to look at the elephants.

It could have been dangerous.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 6:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
To me does it look like Rachel is lightening up on the makeup a bit during the race? Vanessa certainly wears at least as much if not more. I think the other Rachel and her husband would use the U-Turn...perhaps on Art/JJ? Maybe that's what tears their alliance apart.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 6:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
From the previews next week, it looks like a team U-turns Brenchel and the way Art and JJ are carrying on I wonder if they also get u-turned.

Luanne
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05-11-2011

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 7:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Luanne a private message Print Post    
In last night' show I heard Art and JJ tell their driver to follow Rachel and Brendon. I think all teams tell their driver to follow the car in front. Art and JJ are in front a lot. Love Nary/Mamie and Mark/Bopper.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 7:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Okay, watched the clips. Vanessa is just a nasty piece of work, that's all I have to say. I realize Rachel can be nasty also, but I would think twice about having my teenaged daughter around a person like her on a regular basis. She's a fine role model.

Mark and Bopper are officially my favorite team now.

Art/JJ and the other Rachel and her lovely husband can just take a slow plane for all I care. Don't like either of them. Art/JJ are showing themselves to be really immature and childish in their handling of situations...love that they told Phil they were going to stay out of it...to me it looked like they were enjoying it and trying to instigate if at all possible. Of course history has shown that the more teams get involved in this backbiting behavior the more they tend to make mistakes...fingers crossed!

Rachel and Brendon were following Art/JJ after they left the Masai Village detour, but they were the first to stop and ask for directions and turn around, so perhaps they weren't following as much as just heading the same direction. After they got off the airplane they were in front and stopped to ask directions and Art/JJ got out of their vehicle and came and listened at the same time. Doesn't appear that much following was going on.

Dke1212
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07-13-2005

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 7:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dke1212 a private message Print Post    
Wrennez, I agree with you re: Rachel and Brendon. Some of the teams were against them from beginning.

I did notice Brendon telling Bopper and Mark to do the jumping. Mark and Bopper helped Rachel in a previous task and I think they do get along.

Can't stand Vanessa. Towards end of show, my husband said he doesn't want R/B to win... but he hopes that (rhymes with witch) meaning Vanessa is gone soon.

Csnog
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07-18-2002

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 8:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Csnog a private message Print Post    
I don't know about following, when there seemed to be 1 road from the landing strip.

How many times have we seen all of them following and passing each other?

Earlier I saw a you tube where they were talking about the IN crowd and the outcasts.

JJ seems to be the driving force behind this with trying to force 'their' methods onto another team.

Notice how team Kentucky mentions 3 teams v. the other 3 teams?

The pettiness of bickering is something that happens each season, but forcing a gang up method of winning the race is bad sportsmanship and a form of bullying.

You either have confidence in yourself of winning each leg or not.

JJ wants control over others.

I have nothing good to say about Vanessa at all she's the queen of mean and should also pay attention to her own race.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 8:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I'd tell my cab to follow another cab too.

Auntiemike
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09-17-2001

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 9:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Auntiemike a private message Print Post    
Well, I can't say I "love" Vanessa but she can dish it out. I don't like Rachel either and thinks she plays such a victim. Ugh. I almost feel sorry for Rachel; she is pathetic. Vanessa can be mean but Rachel can be just as snarky, IMHO.

I think it is sad when Rachel keeps looking to "her man" to defend her. She needs to learn how to defend herself! And, I totally agree with Vanessa - a nose job would have been preferable! I don't find Rachel attractive at all-inside or out.

Oh well.....to each his own, I guess.

The Border Patrol guys are used to "power trips" and probably function like that in their jobs. It can be the "bad" side of law enforcers. I don't like how they are "stirring the pot". They just need to run a clean race.

I'm liking the Kentucky boys more and more for their integrity and honesty and pure hearts. They are truly enjoying the experience.

Slugger
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07-17-2005

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 9:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slugger a private message Print Post    
Anyone who watched Brenchal on Big Brother knows that they are behaving completely in character. He is totally whipped and she is a spoiled whiny baby. They are very unappealing. You couldn't come away from their stint on BB not to find them annoying. I hope they are gone soon.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 9:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I never have thought that Rachel's nose was that bad...it isn't a typical "model" nose but it isn't large, just has a bit of a bump on it.

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 9:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
Well personally, I think it's rude and wrong to throw insults at someone's physical attributes (or lack thereof)....that's just me

Roblover
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05-17-2011

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 10:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roblover a private message Print Post    
Dipo, I laughed at the "that's why we're not here with our wives", comment too! Too funny!}

Auntiemike
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09-17-2001

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 10:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Auntiemike a private message Print Post    
Scooter, I think it is just as rude to throw insults about someone's age. I mean, they can't help their age either, can they?

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 10:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
I agree...but i didn't take it as throwing an insult about her age...I took it as act your age.

Brenda1966
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07-02-2002

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 10:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
I agree Auntie. Rachel threw the first mud and then was shocked when it was slung back at her. Neither behavior is admirable, but when someone gives it to me I'm inclined to give it right back.

And yes, loved the "that's why we're not here with our wives" comment too. :-)

Spear
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08-06-2001

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 10:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spear a private message Print Post    
I agree Scoot -- Rachel wasn't calling Vanessa old, she was calling her immature.

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 11:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
Thanks Spear! I was beginning to think I was losing it!

Auntiemike
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09-17-2001

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 11:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Auntiemike a private message Print Post    
Please don't get me wrong, I do not like the game play of either woman. However, I think Rachel is so insecure about herself that she tends to lash out before she is "attacked". That's her defensive move and she thinks if she can put down someone else first then she is o.k. Not good. Also bad for Vanessa to feed that insecurity with her barbs. I think Vanessa had a preconceived notion about the Rachel/Brendan team and will do or say whatever she can to communicate her disdain for them being in the race.

Age is relative and "acting your age" can mean a myriad of things. I am never perceived to be 63 but a lot younger. I guess I don't act my age either. I have to stay "young" because I'm still raising a 12 year old and a 15 year old at home. Most people my age have grandkids that age. I'm young at heart, I guess, and like it that way.

Rachel doesn't act her age either with all her whining and crying. I mean, come on. Grow up!

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 11:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I think Vanessa probably is that way with anyone she doesn't care for. I'm not condoning the way Brendan and Rachel acted but Vanessa comes across as someone who can be that way period. I'm rooting for the boys from Kentucky. They are having a great time and that's what I love to see.

Dke1212
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07-13-2005

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 11:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dke1212 a private message Print Post    
I agree too Scooterrific. The age thing was in response to some stuff Vanessa was saying.

I watched R/B on BB both times. They can be very annoying but Vanessa is downright rude....personally mean, which I hate. From the first show, she has been making snide remarks about Rachel. All based on Big Brother? Who knows.

But when my husband (who does not like Rachel at all, thinks Vanessa is the bit*h.... says something to me anyway.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 11:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Actually on her bio Vanessa is listed as 31.

I agree that Art and JJ had the best lines last night...there was another one (I can't remember who said what) but it was something like "Somebody (meaning Rachel) will be crying before the end of this leg" and the other (Art I believe) said "Just as long as it isn't you JJ."

Iluvreality
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05-08-2011

Monday, April 09, 2012 - 12:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Iluvreality a private message Print Post    
I think Vanessa is really mean also. I think it is just really petty of her. I watched BB both seasons Brendon & Rachel were on. She actually does much better when he is not around. And why shouldn't they be there???? They make for good ratings, good tv. Just really unfair to me that they all gang up on them just because they were on BB. Maybe Vanessa should try out for BB and we can all watch her. And I think Rachel's remark about her age was more of an "act your age" thing than saying "you are old". Even her husband wanted her to quit.