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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, November 12, 2007 - 3:16 pm
Chy - Thank you for sharing with us more information about Asian cultures and behaviors! When we have been reared in a certain way, we tend to think that everyone else has shared the same type of background and are judgemental about people who have different ways of doing and being -
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, November 12, 2007 - 3:34 pm
I really enjoyed your comments Chy!
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Nerovh
Member
06-11-2005
| Monday, November 12, 2007 - 4:05 pm
It's interesting to see it from a different point of view, but still hard to like Ronald when you could plainly see how hurt his daughter was.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Monday, November 12, 2007 - 4:23 pm
Yes, and it was hard to like him when he was so rudely telling the son/grandpa team how rude they were. Pot meet kettle.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Monday, November 12, 2007 - 4:54 pm
Kate and Pat Interview
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Monday, November 12, 2007 - 6:05 pm
I know there are cultural differences between how Ronald and, for example, my father, might be, but I think Ronald has "issues" beyond that. The thing Brenda points out, about how he spoke to the son of the son/grandpa team was the biggest example that it was his nature rather than culture. He could have taken the son aside and said that was no way to treat the airport lady, but instead he berated him and it looked like he made a scene that made the contestants look far worse than anything the son had done by himself. He crosses the line from overbearing/overdemanding father to someone with well, some issues he needs to address. imo.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Monday, November 12, 2007 - 6:51 pm
I thought Nick handled it well when Ronald was berating him. He knew that R was out of control and there was nothing he could say to placate him. My thought was, "Who appointed him Mr. Manners?" You could tell Christina was embarrassed by the way she tried to stop him from going after Nick and Grandpa. Christina is a lovely girl. I really felt bad for her, but I felt bad for Ronald, too. I know he'll see an ugly side of himself when he sees himself on TV. And Grandpa in his skivvies? Ewwwww!!!! Dogdoc, I think Nick let Grandpa do the canal jump cause he thought he could do it. They're a team and he has to let him do some of the road blocks. I'm sure Nick would've been happy to do it himself, except that GP said, "I think I can do this." Gotta let the old man have his pride and give it a go. He did it, after all!
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Monday, November 12, 2007 - 6:58 pm
Great article, Ladytex! Thanks for the link. I had no idea you were an author!!! P.S. I was also sorry to see Kate and Pat go. Loved their healthy support of each other and the idea of "God doesn't care who wins." I'm so tired of these so-called Christians who think they should win cause God's on their side (and I'm a Christian!).
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, November 12, 2007 - 7:43 pm
I agree that Nicholas could do most challenges way better than grandpa, so when grandpa says he is pretty sure he can do one, he should have a go at it, because he might not be able to do the next one.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, November 12, 2007 - 8:18 pm
Do they still have a rule about each person on a team doing half the challenges? I don't think it has been mentioned recently -
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Chy
Member
07-19-2003
| Monday, November 12, 2007 - 9:18 pm
Lumbele, I like your thoughts. Just quoted you on Sucks. Thanks for reading, Tnt, Jimmer ... and all. I'm thankful for a place to rant! BTW, if you think one father "throwing punches(Christina's words)" was bad, imaging three of them! Father, mother and grandma! Grandma lived with us so that my mom could have a full time pay check. When the three of them are in the same room, they were either pointing guns at one of us or having differences amongst themselves. That, was not pretty. But at the same time something I miss! Isn't it crazy? But that's back when I knew there was these three "taller" people around to hold the fallen sky up for me if and when it's needed. .... Some of you have trouble with the way Ronald butted in with Nicolas. I thought he was totally out of hand, too. But he could have been mistaken N as one of the youngens who'd need life lessons from him? Christina will be just fine! She has great schooling and she's even served at the State Department. She will have that man eating out of her hands one day! My parents are quiet and happy when they stay in my brother's mansion, being driven around in his Lexus or whatever the latest. My sister in law could do no wrong in their eyes since she "made" two grand sons for them in one shot! But my brother nowadays is starting to take up my father's role. He has the audacity to critique the way I dress, the way I "Choose to be poor", the way I let my DD eat anything they want.... The latest beauty is in a conversation with my DD who's a senior in HS: How could you bother to major in Music Ed? There's no future in there, just look at your mother! Then he turned to me: It's a good thing you only have daughters. You guys won't know how to put a boy in the right state of mind. What can I say? I love them all. But I love it that we could "only" have one reunion each year!
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Christy358
Member
07-10-2007
| Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 12:25 am
Chy....thanks. I watch amazing race not only because I love to watch all the places they get to travel to.... I watch it much more to see the interactions within and between the teams. Watching a team make a choice and then deal with that choice....that is the amazing part. To see a relationship that seems to me to be so one sided and unfair...and have that relationship explained from a point of view I had not seen, that again is amazing.
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Stormie
Member
03-01-2007
| Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 3:19 am
This was a great episode. I'm sorry to see Kate and Pat go, they were great together (thank you for the interview). I must say, that father is so annoying. The poor daughter, hopefully she will be able to handle him, he is the one who needs to make a change, and stop dictating her every move, she's doing just fine. I loved the graddad trying to vault over the stream, that was funny, but he made it, good for him. I don't see anyone who I dislike yet, or just think is annoying, but there is still time, lol. Loving this season so far; I wish it was on more than once a week.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 8:35 am
The granddad reminds me of the older guy who went so far in the first Survivor. Tough, stubborn, but with a very wry sense of humor. I think the thing that annoyed me the most about Ronald was his voice just droaning on and on and on. In that condescending, matter of fact, I am just trying to teach you something way. Reminds me a lot of my ex who was the same way without the excuse of culture. LOL
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 8:37 am
Chy, your family reminds me of the mother in law in Everyone Loves Raymond. She was the classic example of someone who kill you with a well meaning, loving critique. LOL Isn't it funny how we see other people in these reality shows? I see it every year.
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Stormie
Member
03-01-2007
| Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 1:03 pm
Thats a good description Allie, lol, his grandson sure seems to have a similar personality. I loved his comments when his granddad kept falling in, it was great. I could only find one YT of the vaulting, but with the Goths. YT Nov 12, 2007: The Vaulting Goth But, I found what looks like a recap of this week. Looks like they do this for lots of different shows. YT Nov 11, 2007: Beyond Reality - Amazing Race 11/11/07
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Chy
Member
07-19-2003
| Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 9:09 pm
Allie, would you believe that, my husband's grandparents came over from Italy(Ferrazzaono??) in the 1920s. When Raymond was on, my sis in law used to call DH long distance(in those days!) every time she sees Raymond's parenets doing somehting they could relate! 
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - 5:41 am
Thanks Chy for your insights. I had a Korean roommate for a year. I thought it was interesting that she referred to her brothers as brother #1 and brother #2. We never did learn their names. I liked her a lot.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Saturday, November 17, 2007 - 9:12 pm
I can't understand why there is so little excitement - read that "posting" - about this program. We have some of the most interesting/ entertaining pairs ever in the race. I love all the great places they visit, and that is my "excuse" to watch the race. However, there are lots of really great people to relate to this time as well -
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Saturday, November 17, 2007 - 9:39 pm
Oh I agree TNT! I'm really enjoying this group better than any I've seen in years! We seem to have a more equally distributed cast of characters, no alpha males to simply run away with the whole race. Not the flirting between pairs of guys and dolls either. Loving the new challenges too. Mostly, it's like going thru withdrawals. We keep having to wait a WHOLE WEEEEEEK for the next episode. But tomorrow night will be the next 'fix' and I will be feeling better for an hour. I do tend to rewatch my VCR tape a couple of times during the week. How's that for being addicted? I've said for years that TAR is the absolute BEST TV show on the boobtube!
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Saturday, November 17, 2007 - 9:56 pm
Reminds me that I meant to post before. I went to the Dentist last Tues, 5 days ago. The Dental Assistant (plus the Hygenist) are just as hooked on TAR as I am. We've been quacking about it for YEARS. Anyway, after the appt Dental Asst and I chatted. Stunned to discover that she has taped the first two shows but hadn't had a chance to watch yet. Huh, how could that be? Turns out she's been holding 2 jobs, working on her Fri days off, and simply hasn't had time. I seriously had to pinch my numbed lips together to keep from spoiling about the Donkey episode!!! That was such a screamer Heeeee Haaaaawwww! She SURE brightened up when I mentioned that Thanksgiving is next week, should give her a little time to catch up! Yes, we'll likely have a fun conversation in a couple weeks when I have to do the followup visit. The look on that donkey's face, runs right up there with the 'My Ox is Broke' Show in the TAR Hall of Fame. 
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, November 18, 2007 - 5:15 pm
Less than an hour away here - let's get to racing!
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Tanzanite
Member
06-28-2005
| Sunday, November 18, 2007 - 6:16 pm
Is there no episode thread for tonight? No spoiling for West Coasters tonight?
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