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Curlyq
Member
07-10-2002
| Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 11:21 pm
Okay, I GUESS I'm just MEAN-SPIRITED then. I don't see myself that way, of course. I just find the idea of two athletes banking on playing the disabled card more than a little distasteful. Does Sarah have a genuine disability? Sure she does. Is she at a disadvantage in this race that would require playing that card to gain "slight advantages?" Not as I see it. Compared to Sarah, Mary and the single moms are the disadvantaged ones. In their pre-show interview Sarah and Peter describe themselves as competitive endurance athletes. Sarah was already a runner before she learned to swim and ride a bike for the triathlon, and she has done 7 marathons. She has even won an ESPY and holds world records for her running. This is not some pitiful girl who can't stand up long enough to hail another cab. Playing that role dishonors all that she has accomplished in her life, especially since she works as a motivational speaker. They gained more than a window seat from playing that card. They used her "emergency" to get a cab, then left that cab to go run up and down stairs and climb a wall. I'm just wondering if this is something they're going to be doing in every episode. Here's my question: Is a passenger who pre-boarded then allowed to get off first, or do they have to wait until everyone else gets off? The leak did seem like a sad self-fulfilling prophecy, but according to Sarah's website she owns 4 legs, so hopefully they brought another one if this leak really becomes a big problem.
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 12:45 am
I agree with Curlyq. It left a bad taste in my mouth and Sarah is a prime contender for my least favorite player at this point. I do not agree that anyone else is less advantaged though. If I were going to apply for TAR (I would love too but don't have a partner) I would get my fat you know what in the best shape I could possibly get it. It is just plain stupid to not get in shape knowing the competitions are so physical. All the flights I've ever been on there is pre-boarding as needed but there is not preferential unloading unless you are in first class. I wonder if you can request it though and get a pity advantage.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 2:14 am
Usually if someone needs assistance getting OFF a plane, they are asked to wait till everyone else gets off.
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Darrellh
Member
07-21-2004
| Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 6:48 am
A lot of contestants "USE" what they have for whatever advantage they can get. If a pretty girl flirts to get help, is that unfair to the less attractive contestant? Everyone brings strengths and weaknesses to the mat. No one wants to be Philiminated.
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 7:39 am
I can't remember her exact words, but once they got their cab, I got the impression that Sarah was needing to get off the prosthesis in order stem the leak which Peter said he could not fix. She was probably trying to preserve what fluid was left so she could make it to the end of the leg. I will say that she should be able change her prosthesis only if she has been carrying the extra in her bag. I don't think it would be fair to allow her to change if the production team has been keeping it for her.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 7:51 am
That's pretty much what she said Native. I deleted the episode off tivo yesterday so can't go back for her exact words though. But it was something about how she needed to get off the phosthetic as quick as possible to save as much of the fluid as she could for later. Something like that.
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Justavice
Member
11-22-2005
| Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 8:37 am
CurlyQ- what was the disadvantage for Mary and the two moms?
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 8:40 am
That's what I thought too War. Has she actually said anything about using her disability to her advantage? I thought all the talk was his which annoyed me, cause it made me feel that he had picked her to do the AR with him because of somehow gaining an advantage rather than because he liked her.
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Aahlife
Member
08-06-2005
| Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 9:49 am
Thanks to your help, I was successful in watching the first episode of TAR! I watched it on youtube this morning. As I missed the show and could not find a replay anywhere, I thought it was hopeless. I can always count on the TV Clubhouse community.
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 11:05 am
Why would it be unfair if the production crew had been carrying an extra leg for Sarah? I can't imagine with everything they're already carrying, that a prosthetic leg would be an easy add-on to her pack. Besides, it's one of her LIMBS! It's not like she'd be asking the crew to carry a winter parka for her, or a travel guide. I would think that production probably carries a few things for a few teams -- medications, etc. that absolutely cannot get lost and/or ruined during the course of the race. I would put someone's LEG in that category. But hey, maybe I'm just too sympathetic.
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 11:41 am
*Wail* I missed the first 13 minutes of the premiere. Switched on the tv at 8:43 pm and my heart fell when I saw Amazing Race 10 on my on-screen guide. The fall tv season just shouldn't start 'til after the official start of fall! I was so flustered and disappointed from missing the beginning that I felt like I was playing catch-up the whole show. I wouldn't begrudge a person who is missing a limb from pre-boarding, if only as a safety issue. And whatever perceived advantage that may have been, would you want to scale that wall with only leg? I think it more than balances out. I liked both Detours this episode. Glad at least a couple teams chose the Leisure task because I loved getting to see that routine. I hated the Roadblock (big surprise, eh?). Since I didn't see the start, I missed Phil promising surprises this Race. Whatever those surprises are, I'm crossing my fingers they're better than the dreaded Yield. They've been there before but the Great Wall is always an awe-inspiring sight. Can't wait to see what's next. I'm very concerned about the preview showing someone getting dragged by a horse. And disappointed for Bilal & Sa'eed and Vipul & Arti that their races were over so soon. Still love Phil. Did he raise his eyebrow at the start line?
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 12:02 pm
Thank you SO much to whoever posted about the first episode being on youtube! I watched it last night and this morning and am now a happy camper. Or I WILL be a happy camper after I get a nap!
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 6:19 pm
After Sarah got the early seating because of her leg, Peter turned to her and said somthing like OH good, we'll use this again. I think just about anything is fair on TAR so I don't hold it against them but I'm fairly certain that they won't make it to the end, anyway.
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Biloxibelle
Member
12-21-2001
| Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 5:51 am
The pre-boarding didn't bother me in the least. It's not like her seat took off any faster then the rest of the plane. Cab didn't bother me either. LOL I must be in my Zen. I remember either this past game or the game before one of the couples pretended they had a emergency at home and had to board a plane asap. For the life of me I can't remember who it was.
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Suzsmarmie
Member
07-26-2005
| Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 6:58 am
Oh, you're right, Biloxi..I do remember that, but like you, can't remember who it was. Weren't they trying to get a plane to re-open the doors or something to that effect? Hey, after BB, nothing that happens on any of the other shows bothers me..guess I'm still shell shocked..rofl. I agree with a poster earlier though, the single moms need to pay more attention to what they're doing instead of starting the bad mouthing of other teams already.
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Ark
Member
07-10-2001
| Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 6:12 pm
Thanks Lizziedi, In the brief glimpse I got, I thought it was Mary from Kentucky that was being dragged. It makes me sad that you thought it might be her too. Although I'm not sure whom I would rather it was? No one really.
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 6:19 pm
Rob and Amber were the ones that got the plane to reopen the doors for them. It was Charla that tried to get a flight by saying it was an emergency.
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Suzsmarmie
Member
07-26-2005
| Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 6:32 pm
Thank you, NT..glad somebody's not suffering from chronic CRS .
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 6:40 pm
Did anyone see the AR commercial during Survivor. Mary is shown saying that she has never known any gay people - and she likes them. I like Mary. This is one person who is going to savor every moment she is in this race.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 6:48 pm
I thought that it was Uchenna and Joyce that got the plane to reopen the doors. Weren't Rob and Amber already on the plane and it had moved away from the gate?
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Trueheart
Member
09-12-2006
| Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 6:51 pm
So I don't know who to root for yet. I miss the Hippies. LOL ME TOO!!! Does anyone remember their saying?? "TATAO!!!" LOL They were so funloving..*sigh* OK...on to my LECTURE!! (grrrrr!) Please people...quit hatin' (ok maybe that's a strong word) on the MODELS!!! If you want to be mad at sombody.....be mad at CBS for "stereotyping". First off...I think they DESERVE to be there. They have been through one of the hardest experiences one can go through!!! To decide to clean yourself up and then enter one of the most stressful demanding careers (of modeling) TAKES A LOT OF GUTS!!! And it says a lot about one's character! These aren't the FRAT BOYS like last year! Those guys were slugs that did nothing in real life that anyone could admire!!! (although they were hilarious...ahem..) Anyhoo...I just wish everyone could respect them even if they come in first..and NOT BEGRUDGE THEM OF IT!!!! They have not been mean to anyone! Except for making comments on the team with squirtguns in the airport. But come on....even I was like "Those IDIOTS!!" They have not gotten everything they've ever wanted...they have had a tough life and they seem like great guys (so far ) Give them some credit...please dont "lump" them in with all of the other athletic cocky male teams. p.s. Did you girls see those old "druggie" pics of them....and the new "model" ones. They are HOT! they belong in that biz!!!
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Donners
Member
09-15-2006
| Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 7:30 pm
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 7:46 pm
I like Mary. This is one person who is going to savor every moment she is in this race. ...and she's going to let us know exactly what she's thinking at every chance she gets, me thinks. 
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Glenrie
Member
03-24-2006
| Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 11:54 pm
Yes Jimmer. I remember it the way you do. In fact as i remember it, that cost Rob and Amber an easy win.
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Friday, September 22, 2006 - 12:36 am
Yeah, Romber used the emergency thing a couple of times during their race, I think. I already disliked them so much it didn't make any difference though. I do love the model boys. They seem very nice and very sincere about their lives. Remember to get where they are now they've gone through many hours of counseling, which helps, but being a nice person is something you're born with or taught at an early age. Having 4 grown boys and 1 almost grown boy myself I gotta say that when I see guys like Will & Boogie from BB and the frat boys from last year, etc. I personally thank each one of my boys for being the nice, wonderful, kind people that they are.
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