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Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 11:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I've always liked the BQ's but my one lingering doubt was how they would handle the thought of being yielded or how they would handle being in last place. I think they performed very well. They never lost their cool, they didn't get angry with each other and they didn't get angry with the other teams. They were very good sports about it.

I love the way they are having fun and enjoying the experience and at the same time being competitive and non-hypocritical about their game play and the other teams' game play.

Spear
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08-06-2001

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 11:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spear a private message Print Post    
What bothered me most was the way Rob/Kim and Tyler/James had absolutely no concern when a bunch of guys swarmed Dustin/Kandice. That looked like it could have been dangerous.

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 11:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
Spear, don't you think Dustin and Kandice had cameramen and producers around to assist them?

I would love to know if any type of actual security personnel follow the contestants. Anyone know?

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 12:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
Yes their lack of concern and amusement did seem a little nasty, even if there were additional security. I wonder if it is just the cameraman or how many people follow the teams around?

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 12:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
While it is highly probably, there's no way to know if the Lyns really would have yielded the BQ's or how the BQ's would have reacted to being yielded. It did bother me when the one Lyn flipped off the BQ's and later said she "hated" the BQ's.

I find both teams to be equally nasty, but it's very interesting to see how much more one can get away with by just smiling. It brings to mind that saying "kill 'em with kindness."

Spear
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08-06-2001

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 12:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spear a private message Print Post    
Sure, there is one cameraman and one soundman that's always with them (and they may be female, too). There is also security that follows them around but I get the impression from various interviews that it takes them some time to respond. Anyway, it wasn't enough to deter the "mob", so it still looked like a dangerous situation.

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 12:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
Thanks Spear. That helps.

Kep421
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08-11-2001

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 12:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kep421 a private message Print Post    
I was actually impressed with the Lyns last night. They raced very well for themselves, and were totally underestimated by the BQs and the models. I think they are smarter than the other teams give them credit for.

I know they aren't blond and pretty, so they won't be cut the same slack... but they raced a good game last night.

I was SO BUMMED the BQs didnt' get eliminated. Their presence on the show is really ruining this season for me....*sighs*.

Rehtse
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08-17-2005

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 1:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rehtse a private message Print Post    
While I was bothered by some of the Lyns comments, I couldn't help but root for them last night. They are the underdogs for sure, and frankly, they raced better than the blondes in this leg. I think they deserve some kudos for that. Many, including me, expected them to be out as soon as their alliance members were all gone.


Ditto.

P.S. I never have been able to figure out which is which...which is Lyn and which is Karlyn? For that matter, which one is Candace and which one is Dustin? I am too lazy, I guess. I just see them as the BQs and 'Bama.

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 1:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
Heh, Rehtse, I don't know which one is Tyler and/or James either. And when the Chos were there, I didn't know which was Godwin and which was Erwin. At least I've got Rob and Kimberly figured out.

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 1:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
On a different subject, do you think that 'nature calls' ever comes into play when they are racing? I mean, they never go to the loo wherever they are. Editing probably, but you'd think it had to come into play sometime over the last 5-6 seasons. They can't always wait for the airplane and pitstops. (especially with some of the food they have to eat.)

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 1:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
My wife always kids me that if we were on the Amazing Race, the plane would leave while I was in the bathroom.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 1:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I remember Kendra getting a case of tourista in India (I think it was in India). She had to stop at every hole in the ground!

Marej
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09-20-2002

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 2:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marej a private message Print Post    
I enjoyed it when the BQ's came in last. (Ducking & running.) They were all excited when they yielded Bama. Karma is a boomerang. I am one of the few who like Bama; they are working alone, etc.,

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I hope a spoiler I read on another site is right for next week. My final 3 are: 1. The boys or Bama and 2 is either Bama or Kim/Rob.


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Sportygirl
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06-14-2005

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 2:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sportygirl a private message Print Post    
I am glad the BQ's are still there. I am hoping for a BQ/Models final 2 because they have raced the hardest this season and I think it would be an edge of your seat finale.

One observation I made last night is that it sure seemed liked it took the 3 teams a lot longer than the Lyns to finish the Chariot task. The Lyns caught up to the other teams pretty quickly. Did the fact that they Lyns weren't racing against anyone else help that much that they completed the task faster?

Rehtse
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08-17-2005

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 2:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rehtse a private message Print Post    
I would DIE if I were on the Amazing Race. I loathe public bathrooms.

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 2:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
Sporty, I think it did help them and one of them even commented beforehand that it would probably be easier by themselves.

Nerovh
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06-11-2005

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 2:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nerovh a private message Print Post    
I get a little tired of people implying that the BQ are only liked because they are "blond and pretty" or that Lyn/Karlyn aren't given the same slack just because of their looks. To be quite honest, I was sure that I was going to like Lyn/Karlyn much better than Dustin/Kandace in the beginning. But Lyn/Karlyn's ATITUDE is what lost me, not their looks. They started off the very first episode griping about Sarah and Peter and have griped about everything under the sun since then. I think Lyn could probably be very likable with a different partner, but Karlyn has soured a lot of people on their whole team.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 2:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
The thing I like about the BQs are that they are smart and have raced well, except in this last leg. I would like the Lyns for the same reason if they had raced well before this leg. Maybe now that they aren't grouped together with the other four in the "6-pack" they will really come into their own.

But they really do have poor attitudes. I truly believe they are so far away from their own "comfort zone" that they are reacting in the only way that is predictable. Not pleasant, but rather predictable.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 4:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
I agree, I think a lot of people are automatically judging Dustin/Kandice cuz they are blonde and pretty. Very unfair. Seems like they can't "win" with some people.

They are not mean. They may get a little cocky. They are very competitive. They have not flipped anyone off. They smile all the time, say thank you tons of times to all the locals. They are having fun. They are a girl team who might have a chance to win this race.

But they sure don't have much support here. I think if they were older or uglier or just not blonde, that they'd get a better rap. I mean, Kim is a major whiner at times (like in the preview next week) yet no one seems to be bothered by that. And the "scowling" 'Bama team does not seem like they are having fun, yet are very supported.

I guess I am just so surprised that they are not favored by more people.

Trini
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07-06-2004

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 4:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Trini a private message Print Post    
'Bama, must say did well to plan the trip by reading the map. Seems like the other teams cannot be bothered to look at the map, guess it is easiest to say "I'll follow you" to a taxi driver or grab a local and sit him down in your car and tell him to take you to the destination.
‘Bama had plans to Yield the BQs but was out ran at the lat minute, I think ‘Bama was under estimated by the other teams, or targeted because they were part of the 6pack I don’t know why but they were never seen as a threat, yet they are strong at navigating and reading signs…and are still in the game.

Starshine40
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07-30-2002

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 4:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Starshine40 a private message Print Post    
I like D/K and J/T the best, R/K next and L/K last of the teams. I do think D/K have been much nicer and run a good clean game depending on themselves as have J/T though they have paired up with R/K at times. I don't think L/K would be here now if they hadn't had the help they did from the Cho's and D/M. I do not like Karlyn's attitude much of the time. She really turns me off. I can't root for someone with the attitude she has shown. Whereas D/K and J/T have excellent attitudes so I root more for them. R/K give up too often when they get frustrated.

Curlyq
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07-10-2002

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 5:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Curlyq a private message Print Post    
In all the years I've watched this show, I'm hard pressed to recall any team who has managed to willfully backstab just about every other team competing the way the blondes have. I do remember the grieving family that was hated by everyone during the family edition, but I can't recall another team being so intentionally horrid to their opponents. They pretty much admit they're doing it, too, and they seem to think it's just funny. The blondes aren't disliked because they're blonde or allegedly pretty (not to be mean but they don't look any different from the typical girls at the mall). If they were downright hideous they wouldn't be getting more supporters. They'd be getting even less.

Regarding the comment that Kim hasn't bothered people, she and her boyfriend have certainly bothered me and I know I've read posts from others about them as well. Frankly, there's nobody left in this race that I really want to see win. Now it's just a matter of who I would least mind seeing the prize go to. The models are arrogant and obnoxious, the couple are unbearable (had to laugh at the crack about the constant car trouble), and the moms are rarely ever cheerful. However, in my book the blondes have outdone them all for the title of most objectionable. In addition to their snotty attitude and petty maneuvers to block other players that never amount to anything, they keep agreeing to alliances they have no intention of keeping. Why not just say no thanks? When you're really good, you don't have to pull that crap. We've seen excellent racers in the past who didn't stoop to this nonsense to win.

I'm not a big fan of the Bama team, but I have to respect that they're still in second place after an hour-long yield. They seem to be doing better without their alliance, so maybe there was something to their past complaints of being held back waiting for people. What rubs me the wrong way is that Phil keeps asking the blondes if they're going to be the first all-female team to win, but I don't remember him ever asking Bama that question.

Why oh why couldn't the Chos have gotten the non-elimination round?

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 5:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Just for the record, I do NOT judge Dustin/Kandice because they are "blonde and pretty", nor do I give them a free pass. I haven't heard or seen them say or do anything that would make me dislike them. And I refuse to dislike them because they are blonde and pretty, or because they are beauty queens.

Nor do I judge Lyn/Karlyn because they are African-American or because they are from Alabama. Lyn and Karlyn have said and done things so often that I no longer want to see them win, or even race. Cutting in line when asked not to. Flipping people off. Laughing when someone gets hurt and needs stitches. Sorry.

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Monday, November 27, 2006 - 5:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
Julie, I don't think it's quite fair to say folks are judging D/K because they are blonde and pretty. I don't care how people look on the outside, I care about how they behave. They just haven't impressed me. They don't share my values. They like that they have "no friends" on the race (their words). Even the 'pretty' model guys said the BQs have been running the race arrogantly, and they would likely know better, as they are there, right? I happen to agree with that sentiment. In fact, it was that comment about their arrogance that immediately prefaced Rob playing the joke on them at the airport, just to mess with them.

I also think they have been very good at the race. They have competed well, they stay sharp and on focus. They support each other well (or so they are portrayed. There was a video clip on the TAR website that shows them arguing, but that didn't make it to the show).

I'm just not sure that making blanket statements about what some of us who dont like the BQs are saying is really fair.

And it's been my impression that there are more BQ supporters than those who don't care for them. That's fine too. It's great that folks like who they like and don't like who they don't like, and we can post our differences here.