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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, October 02, 2006 - 10:45 am
I'd stop to at least see what kind of help they needed. It was way early in the game, not even close to being F-4, F-3 or F-2. They had no problem accepting help from Mary the next leg. They also went on in the following leg about how helpful people from the south are. (yeah, they really showed that to the guys w/the jack problem....)
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Monday, October 02, 2006 - 10:53 am
This has been discussed in past episodes and I still feel that the contestants are not really alone. Camera people and maybe even junior producers are following them every where they go. These are the people that are responsible for the contestant's safety and obtaining replacement vehicles. No need for the contestants to stop to help. When they drive by someone with a problem, it seems more like they are just looking, like you would at any type of incident. They are all there to win. Each of them may run into bad luck so it has the chance to even out.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 12:20 pm
The production crew absolutely cannot do anything to help contestants. And the replacement vehicle doesn't always come immediately. I said this a week or so ago... this early in the race, I'd have stopped to see what they needed. If all they needed was a jack, yeah, I'd have given it to 'em and then took off to continue with the race. You really never know when you'll need help, and it never hurts to help someone who could possibly help you later on. Especially when you are in the middle of the pack, at the beginning of the race.
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 5:53 am
I would have driven on by. The overturned jeep in Africa is a different story. I would have stopped.
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Gallaleo
Member
09-17-2006
| Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 8:13 am
I'd have stopped but I would stop for everything and already would have been out of the game because of it.
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Necie
Member
09-07-2006
| Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 4:20 pm
I'm with Costacat on the whole you never know when the karma could come back around on ya. Do unto others... I think if you are the type of person to be helpful in your "real" life , I think you will be that way in a race on a reality tv show, that's who you are, I don't care who you are.
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Thursday, October 05, 2006 - 7:05 pm
The first time I saw this thread title I thought it was going to be a discussion on which of the Roadblocks or Detours we decided we would do as we sat on the couch contemplating how cool it would be to actually be on TAR and have to make those choices ourselves. You know when you're watching with your "TAR Partner" and you decide for yourselves what you would have done? This week... I would have made us do the bricks, like most of the teams did. And I would definitely be the one out there in the market hawking flowers. We'd have been outta there in no time if I was the one selling roses!
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Thursday, October 05, 2006 - 7:21 pm
That's a great idea Karen. I think that choosing who will do the Roadblock and which Detour to pick can play a big part in not finishing last. Now I've only watched the show for ten seasons (LOL) so I want to be sure I'm getting this right. For the Roadblocks, the teams decide who will do it and for the Detours, the teams decide which task to do? As a general comment, I was a little surprised at how many guys were selling the flowers. Usually male/female teams tend to have the woman do the less physical tasks and have the guys do the more physical ones. For example, I think that Peter was selling the flowers. While Sarah is certainly capable physically under normal conditions, I would think that they would have her sell the flowers, given the situation with the hydraulic fluid in her leg. With respect to the Detours, I think that I would be inclined to choose the more physical ones as they tend to be more straightforward and more a matter of grit and determination to get them completed. I think that my nerves might get to me and I might not think as clearly under pressure doing the more complicated puzzle oriented tasks (like putting together the bird cage for example).
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Thursday, October 05, 2006 - 7:27 pm
No kidding on the "which is which", Jimmer! I haven't missed an episode in ten seasons, either and I mix 'em up. But if I close my eyes and listen hard enough, I can hear Phil's voice: A Detour is a choice between two tasks, each with it's pros and cons... A Roadblock is a task that only one person may perform...
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Thursday, October 05, 2006 - 7:53 pm
LOL - Thanks for the reminder Karen. Gosh you'd think I'd remember which was which given all the times I've heard those words! 
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Thursday, October 05, 2006 - 8:09 pm
...but the true TAR fan doesn't really matter what they call what they're doing... only that they're doing it!! Detour, schmetour. I agree with your assessment that more often than not, I'd probably go with the more physical detour, if only because the physical detour is usually the "physical, yet kinda risky and super fun" option as opposed to the easier one, which is generally the more "mental, kinda hohum, but get to know the locals and culture" kind of option. Hey -- wanna get together and lobby the CBC for TAR: Canada? "Find your next clue at this bay, home of highest tides in the world..." LOL!
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Spear
Member
08-06-2001
| Friday, October 06, 2006 - 3:45 am
I think the part about taking the bicycle was why Sarah didn't do the Roadblock. The producers probably didn't expect them to be able to sell enough just standing outside the store.
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Friday, October 06, 2006 - 5:24 pm
Why would the bicycle thing bother Sarah? She's a triathlon champion. This includes riding a bike. I think one of the promos shows her and Peter riding side by side on bikes.
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Spear
Member
08-06-2001
| Friday, October 06, 2006 - 11:16 pm
Maybe it's because she doesn't normally ride with a load of flowers in the back. Even the Cho brother had trouble handling the bike.
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 11:40 pm
OK, gotta a question, what would you do in Peter's shoes? Just saying up front, tho, I'm not impressed with Peter. Almost seems like he's trying to hold Sarah back with his constant whining, barking orders, and "I want to quit" stuff. I'm not sure why he's even in the race. But if Peter's the prosthesis person "Name: Peter Harsch Occupation: Clinical Prosthetist" and Sarah's leg is creating struggles because of the hydraulic leak... Wouldn't you think at one of the pitstops he would make some kind of attempt at locating hydraulic fluid or a part? Maybe ask Mark Burnett to get them some help with the issue, much like the broken down vehicles. Granted, time might be short, but Peter doesn't appear to take any interest in solving the problem at all. He must be more aware that the leg is slowing her down since he barks so much at her to move faster. Surely the U.S.A. can't be the only country in the world that has people using artificial legs. Thoughts Anyone? Bisc
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 11:44 pm
And another thing!!! WHY didn't Peter (since that is his occupation) consider bringing along spare parts of some sort? They are bound to be running around more during the race over an extended period, than they might do at home.
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 4:07 am
First, I would not be in Peter's place as Sarah grates on my nerves. If I were Sarah I would have brought stuff to take care of myself. I understand those legs are expensive and maybe she can't afford more than one. Possibly this is an extremely rare problem and no one could have foreseen it. Also, I do believe Peter said that hydraulics were the one thing he could not fix; not that I'm defending Peter in any way. Maybe it's just me and, I admit, I'm fairly ignorant about prosthetics (thank God) but does anyone else think that leg doesn't really fit her right? It seems to me that it is too long or something cuz she is always hopping on it.
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Starshine40
Member
07-30-2002
| Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 1:05 pm
I think with the hydraulics shot the leg doesn't have the knee-like action it should have so therefore it is stiff, like a leg would be if you couldn't bend the knee.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 1:26 pm
The bicycle she rides in a triathalon would be specifically modified to enable her to "clip in" to the pedal...I wouldn't imagine it would be easy for her to ride a normal pedal. And as for a hydraulic knee - I think they are very user-specific and difficult to replace. Probably not the thing to carry around in a backpack. I'm sure it is causing her no end of difficulty on her stump to have it malfunctioning. Wow, I watch too my reality television. Did anybody else watch the show about the guy (Elliott) who makes prosthetics? I can't remember the name but it was really interesting.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 1:41 pm
People who are interested in learning more about Sarah might want to take a look at her website: http://www.iamsarah.org/ It's a little hard to see the small headings but there is one called "Leg Collection". You can learn a lot more about the different legs and how they work. If you look around the site, you can get an idea of some of what she has been able to accomplish. I'm sure that TAR is a big deal for her, but it sure isn't the only thing that she has done! Interestingly, there is no mention of Peter on her site or on any of the links. Oh and here is a shorter summary from the site for the company that makes the legs:
Ossur
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 1:59 pm
Thanks Jimmer 
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 5:18 pm
I'm sure the hydraulics going out may have something to do with stiffness and the way she walks but she was walking like it was too long for her from the very beginning. While I don't know much about prosthetics, I do know people who have them and they don't hop like she does.
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 10:04 pm
Thanks Everyone! Yeah, I have to agree that part of my frustration is that maybe Sarah herself might be less annoying if she could just run without all the mechanical problems. But as much running as she does and experience with her leg (she lost her leg as a youngster that site said), and the fact that she has travelled around the world racing - it seems so odd that the leg appears to be unfixable. I'll tell ya, it must make for soreness all over if it throws the hips & back out of whack due to being unbalanced; would sure leave me cranky. UNLESS, maybe THAT's part of the Burnett/editing/showmance stuff. Young woman fights adversity to hop from behind over XYZ continents and ZYX miles to Win the Amazing Race. Thanx for the insight tho.
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Rehtse
Member
08-17-2005
| Sunday, October 15, 2006 - 1:14 pm
While it is unfortunate that her hydraulic leg is leaking, why should the producers have to do anything to help her???? In my opinion, this situation is analogous to a contestant spraining his ankle, breaking an arm, getting sick, etc. No breaks for the handicapped. After all, this is the Amazing Race, not special olympics. Sarah would probably be the first to agree. (I guess this sounds a bit harsh, eh?)
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Sunday, October 15, 2006 - 7:04 pm
I agree, Rehtse. Knowing her own issues with her leg better than anyone else in the world, she should have come prepared for whatever could possibly happen. I work forest fires sometimes and I have to live in a tent in the middle of nowhere. You either go prepared or do without.
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