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Sasman
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 8:50 am
I agree Kep, but I have to also say that I am liking R/A less & less each week. He is really getting on my nerves the way he pouts every time another team shows up. Grow up!
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 8:58 am
LOL Sasman...I was wondering if anyone else caught Rob's pouty puss during those times...I noticed it for sure...but then my view is a tad biased when it comes to him...
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Lancecrossfire
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 9:19 am
I've kept quiet about R/A till now. For all of the Survivors and this show, Rob has never been able to "take it". He can't take what he dishes out. In Survivor he whined any time someone tried to compete with him. He didn't want to go toe to toe with him to prove who was best--he wanted them gone. He got angry if anyone tried to cross him. In his eyes, people aren't supposed ot compete with him--they are supposed to lay down and let hm pass. That is very arrogant behavior to think you are so good that everyone should just hand it to you on a platter. And it's also not competition to not want to show you are the best by beating the best. He whined when Lynn and Alex didn't share their cab--but at every opportunity paid someone to hold others back. He got all pissy when he was accused of telling lies--which he did indeed tell. He can't play either game without screwing with people--in his eyes it's the only way to play. Rob shows all the characteristics of a bully--he can't handle an even playing field. And he certainly can't accept people playing with the same tactics he uses against others.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 9:22 am
Well said Lance!!!
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Merrysea
Member
08-13-2004
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 9:26 am
I agree totally, Lance!
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 10:19 am
Let almost (I can't say all because I don't know)any player on any of these reality shows say they haven't manipulated, schemed or lied in some form or fashion and you will be looking at a liar. Whatever Rob's strategy or attitude is, it obviously worked for him in Survivor and has also worked for him so far in TAR. I may be having a senior moment, but while I have seen him be pushy, I have not seen him bully anyone. I believe he complimented the other teams when he acknowledged that they were all real threats. So what if he pouts. Should he do a happy dance when the competition catches up? He and Amber worked very well with Ron and Kelly last night, who admitted they changed their opinion of R/A after spending time with them. Both teams agreed that while they got along together, they never forgot it was a competition.
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Readonly
Member
04-16-2003
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 10:22 am
Lance, thanks for putting into words what I've been wanting to say. We're all entitled to our favorites, and since the brothers got eliminated, mine are Joyce and Uchenna.
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Kimmykm
Member
08-26-2003
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 10:26 am
Bully's usually do win! Did you see Rob grab those little kids by the shirt and the arm last night while doing the elephant challenge and shouting to them, "come on, push, push, here (grabs up another kid), here, you push"?
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Kimmykm
Member
08-26-2003
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 10:27 am
I meant to say bullies, not bully's
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 10:30 am
Well I thought he actually did more than pout when Ron beat him to the pitstop...it almost looked like he tried to shove him off...but like I said, I'm biased so I'm definitely not the person to interpret what happened at the mat... Rob was also "nice" to Lex on Survivor when it suited him.... but turned on him quick enough when it suited him too...
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 10:30 am
Yes, and I saw the big smiles on the kids faces too. They loved being involved and in front of the camera. I found it interesting too that Ron/Kelly found out they liked Romber when they spent time with them.
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Kimmykm
Member
08-26-2003
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 10:33 am
You sure you saw all the childrens' faces smiling? I seem to remember some of the children looking very puzzled and startled. How peculiar!
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 11:29 am
It is amazing that we all see the same thing so differently. I do not see Rob as a bully at all. I see him as sharp, intelligent, competitive, confident with a wry sense of humor. He also shows compassion, cooperation, and seems to understand a bigger picture than some. He is not perfect but does not deserve the judgements of those who don't really know him but base their opinions on the few moments we see of him.....and, yes, I realize that I am making my judgements on him the same way. I guess it is good to note that we can all agree to disagree but it seems silly to spend so much time arguing about the various qualities of each of these contestents. In other words, drop it. We all view him differently and it is tiring to read and reread the same stuff, over and over again. What else can we comment on?
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 11:33 am
It's supposed to rain here in Dallas today.
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 11:34 am
LOL. Thanks for chaning the subject Native texan. Sunny skies and 74 degree here in Tri-Cities, WA.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 11:53 am
I'm sure you could start a weather thread... but this is an Amazing Race thread. 
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 12:19 pm
So, how about that nice weather in India, huh? 
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 12:22 pm
Haha Auntie!
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 12:26 pm
Julie, in response to the last line of Auntiemike's post, we were just trying to lighten it up for a moment. I know my screen was starting to ooze blood. But it was kinda associated with TAR. I think it was TAR 5 that ended in Dallas where it is supposed to rain today. But, getting back to the present, although I am a R/A fan, I do hope U/J win.
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 12:34 pm
The nice thing about posters here is that they are considerate and friendly as they 'lighten up' . I, too, think the blood was getting thick, with no end in sight. Nice to know we can step back, laugh with each other and comment on the weather. Now then, I totally agree that U/J should win this. They are wonderful!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 1:37 pm
Well said, Auntie Mike!!
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Csnog
Member
07-18-2002
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 1:59 pm
The weather here is great and I am a happy camper with the final 4 teams.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 2:00 pm
Speaking of weather, does it always seem that they have pretty good weather? The only time it seems like it rains is when they are in the cars driving to somewhere...or am I delusional?
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 2:08 pm
Roxip, while I do agree with your first question, I'm wondering if you really want me to answer the second question.
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 6:35 pm
I think they all get pretty pouty when others catch up.. for all the teams it seems like so often this season they work like crzay and then BUNCHING!! but this last long two-night leg, wow.. it turned out that Gretchen could have taken a nap in each box while she was freaking out looking for that clue, and they could have taken twice as long as they did serving tea .. all of them had worked their butts off by the time they met Phil and one by one they saw whatever lead they had disappear as they waited for that train. Look at the pouty faces on four teams when Rob and Amber made that flight. Grethcen was NOT happy last night when Lynn and Alex passed them up on the elephants. Heck, they all live or die in the race by keeping at least one team in back of them. Rob's one of the only ones to comment postiively about other teams, as in having respect for their strength or game play. That I like. I thought last night was a good episode but must have been highly frustrating for all of them. After the bunching and the long train ride (at least they all seemed to have good sleeping accommodations) then it seemed like, not couting those crazy camels), two teams had the frustration of maybe vague directions.. definitely cost Lynn And Alex the race at the end and seems like if you are going to ask someone to shave their head, just give them directions to the place!! I was really worrying that after that sacrifice, Joyce and Uchenna wouldn't be in first. And I hope they have a good head start, though I figure there will be bunching once again Anyway, count me as a very strong Romber fan who also would be quite pleased with a Joyce and Uchenna win. Very very pleased. Anyway,
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