Author |
Message |
Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 9:03 am
oh, about the girls smooching. i am close with 2 ladies at work. two of us are in our early 50's and the other is early 60's. we all call each other 'girlfriend' and when we go to a casino or something whenever we find each other in the crowded room we gives hugs or kisses. all of us are married (no, not to each other!) just better friends than with most of our other acquaintances. i do love the looks from guys, however, when one of the gals will come up to me and say, "hey, girlfriend, how ya doin?" and give me a hug or kiss or hand me a glass of wine or something. the guys all get friendlier..eheheheeeeee anyway, whenever any of the 3 of us call each other up on the phone or leave work as the other arrives, there are "sweeties", "love ya's" and the like.
|
Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 9:59 am
I can understand Rob and Amber not rushing in the beginning. All the teams would be on 2 flights. They probably didn't care too much about hurry up and wait. I only saw the first 1/2 hr, so, thanks for spoiling Raen! I have it taped and am really looking forward to watching it. Just from reading here, I hope Ray isn't anywhere close to being as mean as Jonathan.
|
Lycanthrope
Member
09-19-2002
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 10:37 am
Happy, Ray ain't even in the same ballpark as Jonathan...
|
Slimc21
Member
11-17-2004
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 10:50 am
I really enjoyed watching Rob and Ambuh too! I do hope they go far as it seemed interesting with them. Patrick had to have said Rob and Amber a hundred times last night....he is soooo obsessed. I think this is gonna be a great race.
|
Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 11:14 am
Lycan...glad to hear it, thanks! I'm looking more forward to watching my tape now.
|
Hereiam
Member
03-29-2002
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 11:18 am
I have no strong opinions about Rob and Amber, but I did get tired of all his talking to the camera last night. Also, if I were racing I would not want them there either, don't think I would obsess about it like Patrick though. It seems to me that Rob and Amber do have a real advantage due to survivor fame. Last night they had helper guy come along with them just because he recognized them. Helper guy was a BIG help because I think he spoke spanish and helped them get the bus driver to not pick up more people. If they keep finding helpers due to being recognized it will most definitely help them. So, I understand the target on their backs. On a separate note - was anyone else thinking/hoping there might be some penalties awarded due to the speeding in the beginning of the race? I remember some team even commenting about others breaking rules.
|
Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 11:59 am
Well, count me in as a person who was ready to despise Rob and Amber on this show because I was sick of seeing them and then finding I rather enjoyed them! I liked seeing Rob fumble with the trunk and not be so hyper. The two of them do seem to have a good relationship, at least from what we can see on TV. I think those girls made a big mistake making enemies right off by giving people false information. Part of the time I was liking them and the other part, I wasn't. I loved when they were giving away bracelets on the truck. The hillbillies guys were "purty funny" and was sorry to them leave, too. I wish they would quit labeling the guy "Former POW" .. I don't know why, it just bugs me. I too thought he would do better last night, but a lot of them struggled with the language. It will be interesting to see how they all adjust as this goes on. I also wondered several times if there were rules being broken. Like when it said take a bus.. and then they took taxis to the bus, but then I guess it didn't matter as long as they didn't go the whole way by taxi. Besides the driving, there were times when I wondered if they were on the right "things" - the two different kinds of "rickshaws" confused me. I thought those guys made a mistake when they were in that covered one. Maybe there were penalties and we just didn't see them. I didn't like the guy yelling at his girlfriend to just suck it up because all of them were complaining about the altitude and when you can't breathe properly, it can really be a risk. I could have really disliked him, but then he was the one who commented on feeling strange about them doing a race for a million dollars when so many people there were just trying to live. The young guy w/his mother needs to stop with the Rob/Amber and being sneaky conversations. He's getting on my nerves. All in all, I enjoyed the show and I'm looking forward to this season.
|
Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 12:03 pm
I agree Lycan.
|
Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 1:34 pm
That was a pretty promising debut for TAR7! Exciting action, entertaining teams, and an edge-of-your-seat finish. Not bad at all. As usual, I got a thrill out of the destinations. What gorgeous scenery! The zip lines looked like great fun and I have to congratulate Meredith & Gretchen for doing so well during the Llama Detour (at least it looked like they did really well). It always upsets me when players treat any animals roughly so I really appreciated how gentle this couple was. Seemed they were rewarded for their kindness too as they appeared to have a much easier time of it than others who were pulling and shoving the llamas. I'm always very easy going when it comes to liking the different teams (although last season's crew sorely tested even my patience) plus there's always that honeymoon period at the start of the race but even so, this looks like it could be a fun cast. Crossing my fingers that that's not just wishful thinking, lol. Like others here, I wondered at times about whether players had followed the instructions correctly. Hard to say though. But I do agree that the producers ought to penalize the teams for dangerous behavior (such as excessive speeding when the players are driving themselves). Okay, guess I can't post without saying something about Rob & Amber. I'm not a fan but thought they acted pretty well last night. They didn't show too much racing savvy at first but after luckily meeting that helpful fan, they picked up the pace and showed a lot more initiative. I know many think Rob is extremely funny but he's always struck me as someone who delights in making fun of others in a very mean-spirited way so it's just tough for me to like the guy. Rob from Survivor Amazon also made jokes about others but the way he did was so different from Boston Rob. Oh well, to each their own. I also think Ray is getting kind of a raw deal by being compared to Jonathon. Sad the South Carolina boys are gone but someone had to go and they arrived at the Pit Stop last. Oh and I liked seeing Brian & Greg chatting with the kids. I was very impressed by Debbie & Bianca even though they had that spat during the Detour (I wish they hadn't mislead the others though). I like Patrick & Susan and hope he isn't distracted by "getting" Rob & Amber.
|
Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 1:42 pm
It's amazing how most of these couples are feeling SO threatened by Rob and Amber and are so defensive. I am liking them and didn't get the feeling he wasn't being serious about the game. I think they are a cute couple, really in love who work well together. What I didn't like was Patrick's comment about how he was going to get them eliminated (or something to that effect). If that's his strategy and where he is putting his energy then he and his mom will be gone sooner than later. I don't think Rob is as "dumb" as some are making him out to be. He made a few smart moves last night. As far as some thinking he is playing to the camera, it could just be in the editing. (Doesn't CBS love them?) Though I would like to see a female team win for once, I wouldn't mind if Rob and Amber win. I like these couples but I'm afraid that Ray is the new Jonathan.
|
Kizz
Member
07-26-2001
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 4:11 pm
I must say I also had a Jonathan flashback with Ray, but it hasn't been that long since the last TAR so maybe we are all still scarred from that experience
|
Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 4:17 pm
I am very entertained by Rob. His 'holy canoli' on the zip-line was pure Rob. Besides, he's cute as a bug.
|
Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 9:08 pm
From several posts back... I don't like Rob and Amber, and *I* feel that they should be yielded by everyone. I pretty much resent my idea being called stupid. You are entitled to your opinion, but please don't call mine stupid. I didn't like the two of them on their first appearances on Survivor, nor did I like them on their second. Personally, I think it's a great idea for all the other teams to gang up against them and get them eliminated. Also, I resent the idea that they were already ON a reality show, and now they get to take a slot instead of a regular couple. (BTW, I don't like any contestants who go from show to show.)
|
Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 9:10 pm
Oh yeah... I was sorry to see the two guys get eliminated last night, too. But at this point, there really aren't any (other than Rob and Amber) that I truly care to see show up late at the pit stop.
|
Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Thursday, March 03, 2005 - 5:46 am
I know a team can only use a yield once, but I seem to remember that an individual team can only be yielded once too. Anybody know for sure.
|
Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Thursday, March 03, 2005 - 6:01 am
quote:Also, I resent the idea that they were already ON a reality show, and now they get to take a slot instead of a regular couple.
Which may be part of the reason the others, who would have had to submit audition tapes, go through a rigorous vetting process, and somehow make it to the top of the heap out of thousands of application might not like them either. They got a free pass onto the show, while the others had to work hard to get even that far. However, it does give my housemate and me an entry in our drinking game -- take a drink every time Survivor is mentioned. that reminds me, I have to get a new bottle of Bailey's for tonights show...
|
Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, March 03, 2005 - 6:15 am
Did the other contestants hate/resent Allison and Donny when they were on or is just if you win on a reality show?
|
Cousin_jake
Member
07-04-2002
| Thursday, March 03, 2005 - 7:12 am
I'm sure most of them didn't even know who they were - Survivor has a much higher TVQ for the contestants.
|
Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Thursday, March 03, 2005 - 8:17 am
Texannie, I'm sure most of the contestants didn't like Allison because she was Allison - not because she was on Big Brother. 
|
Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, March 03, 2005 - 8:24 am
Well, Lexie, I agree with you on that! LOL
|
Gina8642
Member
06-01-2001
| Thursday, March 03, 2005 - 9:38 am
If Rob had never been on Survivor and applied to be TAR, he would have got on. The guy is reality TV gold. I don't know that Amber could have, because she doesn't have much personality - at least to me. Assessing their chances applying as a team is a little more tricky. For one, they never would have met each other if not for Survivor. Ignoring that - they have a pretty good and functional relationship and TAR casters prefer dysfunction but they may have made an exception just to have Rob around. Amber's very pretty but bland in personality. So, the "they got a free pass" argument doesn't seem quite fair to me because even if they applied in "the traditional way" they still would have been the cream of the crop to the casters. Besides, each season only some of the cast are cast through the application process. TAR has never claimed that is the only way to get on their show - no reality TV show has. They've always looked for interesting people where ever and however they can find them. Personally, the "they already had won their million" resonates much more. But, I'm still enjoying Rob - (a whole lot!!) - I just don't want them to win. I won't mind at all if they make it to F4. I also think that if they hadn't been seen before that they'd be big fan favorites.
|
Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Thursday, March 03, 2005 - 1:46 pm
Dogdoc....a team can only Yield once, but they can be the victim of a Yield more than once.
|
Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Thursday, March 03, 2005 - 2:47 pm
I finally got to watch the entire show, I loved it! Looks like it's going to be a great season!
|
Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, March 03, 2005 - 3:05 pm
You know, when I win the lottery (HA!) does that mean I have to quit playing it?
|
Gina8642
Member
06-01-2001
| Thursday, March 03, 2005 - 3:58 pm
LOL @ Roxip!! I get SOOOOOO mad when I hear about those people who've won a million dollar prize TWICE!!!! I'm like "don't even tell me about it!!!!"
|