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Marej
Member
09-20-2002
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 8:39 am
People keep recognizing & helping Romber; but next week, it's camel's--who don't know Rob.
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Essence
Member
01-12-2002
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 8:40 am
Who recognized them in this past episode?
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Sassynegal
Member
01-21-2005
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 8:46 am
LOL I hope both teams are in the final so maybe this grueling debate of which team is right/wrong or whatever can be determine by who beats who!
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 8:54 am
I'm enjoying both Lynn and Alex and Rob and Amber (as I mentioned I'm a member of my own very tiny demographic). Gretchen showed a lot of courage in the episode where she was hurt, but she drove me crazy last night the way she just stood around looking at the boxes and not doing anything. That wasn’t a very hard task. Same thing with the tea. Oddly enough, she seems to perform better on the harder tasks (or conversely she performs no better on the easier tasks). Meredith is a saint for his patience. Ron does mention Iraq a lot but that was a huge experience for him. Also, the producers may be encouraging him to talk about it and are probably showing it every time he does. Does anyone know if there is any interaction at all between the teams and their cameraperson? It bothered me when he told Ray about it early in the first episode, but if he is just talking to Kelly and the camera, he isn’t really milking it. Kelly unfortunately acts like a stereotypical pageant queen. Rob and Amber appear to be a great couple and they are also a very good team. I think that people sometimes under-estimate Amber’s contribution in these competitions. Rob dominates with the tasks and decision making but she is extremely valuable in that she is very supportive, never complains, doesn’t get tense and performs well. Compare them to some of the other teams (especially on previous seasons) where the couples bickered all the time. What a refreshing relief to see. I find Lynn and Alex funny. They make un-PC comments but they are equal opportunity about it. They even include themselves in their un-PC remarks. And while people will argue that making these comments is wrong, I don’t believe that they generally do it in a deliberately mean way (well maybe about Rob and Amber). They are a very expressive, dramatic, chatty sort of couple. Not much to say about Uchenna and Joyce other than they are the type of couple that make this race truly enjoyable to watch.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 9:12 am
Jimmer - I totally agree with everything you just said. Wow, you saved me a lot of typing! LOL Ron probably says a whole lot of OTHER THINGS, but since TAR decided to name him as the "Former POW" I'm sure they pull out any mention of Iraq for the show. (My nephew is in Iraq right now, so I'm a bit touchy about the subject. )
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 9:24 am
Ditto Jimmer!!!! Well said!
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Csnog
Member
07-18-2002
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 9:38 am
It was amusing to me that Ron and Kelly were being shunned by the other 3 teams while waiting at the airport. Two teams standing on one side and three on the other. The teams are at a stage of exhaustion yet Gretchen and Meredith still hang in there. It will be interesting to see how far back G/M are next week and if it's a NON elimination leg they will still be in it. AR is the purist of the reality shows with little or no interaction between the staff and the participants. They are interviewed at the pit stop. This is why they win the award for best reality show beating out the others that do interfere.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 9:46 am
I sure hope they do not have to ride any trains in India. I like how the show has kept the public somewhat away from the racers in India. I really hated seeing how the women racers were treated in India on previous seasons. I am sure Gretchen is a really nice person. But she is very annoying to watch/hear. The quality of her voice ... well, it is really hard to listen to. I am sure that if Meredith ever read this board he would be heartbroken. He does seem to be absolutely made of patience. Gretchen's whining is almost intolerable. It is not good entertainment at all. The whining reminds me of a disappointing thought I had when I first realized that adults did not always act grown up. (Not that I always act 100% grown up either, we all have our moments, but I am talking about this as a viewer.) I realize this race is very hard on them...harder than they ever imagined, I'm sure. I do admire them for making it this far. But, they signed up for it! I really can see why there's so much whining and complaining but sheesh!...do they have to show the viewers?! I actually like the twist of "Phil...mat" and getting the next clue! It was unexpected and really makes me anxious for next Tues. to get here.
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 9:51 am
what happened at the end? I changed channels during the last commercial, before anyone had met up with Phil, and must have missed a segment because, when I came back, they were showing previews for next week. Did it end up with a TO BE CONTINUED sign or something????
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 9:56 am
Why were the people cheering for Meredith/Gretchen and asking them for their autographs?
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 10:01 am
Thanks Texannie and Watching2! I think that they thought G/M were some sort of celebrities, being followed by the camera crews etc. Phil was waiting for them at the end and when Rob and Amber arrived first, he smiled and said something like "I bet you think this is the Pit Stop, but I have news for you. Here is your next clue!" They only showed Rob and Amber arriving (they'll probably show the other teams next week). Then it said "to be continued ...."
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 10:02 am
Yep, Jan, R&A got to the mat and Phil said something like "bet you thought this was a pitstop, but no, I'm just here to give you your next clue", then "TO BE CONTINUED..." appeared on the screen. I think it was just a different way to do a non-elimination leg, and the next clue takes them somewhere safe to sleep for the night before their camel rides tomorrow.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 10:08 am
But then why did none of the other teams get the applause/autograpohs?
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 10:13 am
Thanks Kitt and Jimmer  
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Csnog
Member
07-18-2002
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 10:20 am
Probably because of their age.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 10:27 am
I wondered if Gretchen and Meredith were more behind than we realised, and some of the police presence had gone. Or that word had spread that something was happening so more people came to see. They wouldn't have known what to expect with the earlier players and might have kept their distance.
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Sassynegal
Member
01-21-2005
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 10:32 am
I think people thought they were famouse because of all thecameras. I also believe the "To be continued" is a replacement for the non-elimination round - especially since it would have been G/M AGAIN
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 10:35 am
I had a sneaking suspicion that G/M got the applause because they were WAY BEHIND -- and the folks on the street had seen all the teams and camera crews go through, and had been waiting a while for them. Of course, the editing won't "tell" us this until the end, because they'll want to make it seem close to hold the suspense. That was just my suspicion. (edited to add -- Kitt, ya beat me to it!)
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 3:29 pm
I thought it was very sweet the way they showed everyone clapping and cheering for G/M. It really seemed to pick up their spirits--at a time when they really needed it! And whoever it was who mentioned the Indian trains above (Scorp?), I feel ya, babe. That was my first thought when we found out they were going to India: "Oh, no! Those awful trains!" I really hate seeing the women racers get man-handled--literally! It just seems wrong of the producers to put them through that.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 6:27 pm
Yeah, what Jimmer said above! I agree with it all too. I was also coming her to point out that even though we didn't see anyone in India recognize Romber, they still got help because they charm the locals and _ask_ for help.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 6:54 pm
We had a power outage and my TV/VCR didn't reset the time, so I lost the last 15 mins. Anyone willing to recap that part for me? Pleeeease? Is the show under any kind of regulations by a government agency (like game shows are)? Do they have to file the different routes, tasks, changes in rules etc. in advance of the race? Or can they do as they please and change course according to producers' whim/sense of drama/manipulation?
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 9:57 pm
I can try but my memory might not be good enough. Did you see the teams and the metal boxes? Lynn or Alex (I never know who is who) got lucky and found the clue quickly, Uchenna took longer. It appeared that Gretchen took ages, she just seemed to get overcome by it and try odd boxes here and there without any real system. Eventually she found one. Next stunt was the tea pouring. The teams each had a different list of five(?) people who worked in a building, they had to find them, give them a cup of tea, then take their business card. R&A and R&K were there at about the same time, it was pretty difficult to find out people's names and it took a long time for both of them. R&A did slightly better and left first, R&K not long afterwards. I think L&A were next, with U&J not far behind. M&G were last, I think the other teams had all left by the time they started their task. Both R&A and M&G had people either lie or be confused about the tea and take it when it wasn't theirs. They took the tea tray back to the tea man, took the next clue, which involved finding some three storey building. The clue sounded like it was a pitstop, but didn't actually mention a pitstop (which Amber noticed). R&A were first, when they got there, Phil was waiting, but he gave them their next clue, and the screen said "to be continued...". We didn't see any of the other teams arrive at the mat. Next week: we saw Gretchen watching some foreworks or something like that, and then the teams battling with some spitting camels.
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 10:04 pm
I think one reason Gretchen and Meredith had a "following" was because so many people were watching them all at the box factory and they saw how long it took her to find the clue and they are older and her face all beat up, so right then people were encouraging them.. and remember one of their helpers, or several, actually got on a second rickshaw and went with them and then the crowd grew and took it upon themselves to find the places, get them cabs or rickshaws.. gee, if that was Romber it would be unfair advantange!! LOL.. no I don't think it was unfair in either case.. I think each team has to use whatever advantage comes their way. The help with the transportation, and moral support had to have buoyed G & M beyond belief and will be a wonderful memory for them. Now some of you have me wondering about that Phil at the mat and maybe they did manipulate things so G/M wouldn't be stripped of their possessions again.. I hope that isn't it since they already advertised three non-elim rounds, they have to come thru. I'd like to think that this wasn't non-elim because they didn't want the teams to be begging in India.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 2:01 am
I'd go with the theory that Gret/ Mer were so far behind that word had spread "something was happening on the street with TV cameras". I'd love to know why the other teams arent actively trying to get locals to help them. Rob/Amber seem to do this successfully even when they arent recognized. The others dont even try. I felt that Gret Mer were very lucky to have that young man Volunteer to help them out. SIGH!! To be Continued! have to wait a WHOLE week more to find out what happens ( I love Amazing Race! great show)
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Csnog
Member
07-18-2002
| Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 6:27 am
No one wanted to pound 200 pounds of coal and deliver it a short distance away. The tea delivery was the main event during the last 15 minutes. The government building did not have sign's and it was difficult to find the people and offices they had to deliver the tea to. the wrong person almost took Rob's tea and thats when we heard the "sharpie" comment that was in the preview last week. Gretchen was far behind and someone did take the tea that did not have a business card. They had to climb the stairs and search for the people with each cup of tea then go back and fetch another cup. They had to take the tea cart back to the owner of the tea company during rush hour and pick up their clue. R/A and R/K were together the entire time. Rob didn't want R/K to follow them. Rob grabbed a person that spoke english. L/A also found help. U/J are starting when R/A have 3 cards. While reading the clue from the tea owner Amber? mentions something about the clue not saying it was a pit stop. They had to run up the stairs to a rooftop and meet Phil at the mat. We were only shown R/A greeted by Phil and told " You probably think this is the end??? but I have another clue for you that he takes out of his pocket and hands to them. (To be continued flashes on the screen)
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