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Starshine40
Member
07-30-2002
| Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 10:08 pm
I saw a bit ago (during Apprentice finale) that there will be a newlyweds Fear Factor......maybe they'll be on it.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, May 20, 2005 - 3:55 am
They also said that the doors were locked and the flight attendants had already started the safety message. But, most importantly, they were very gracious and said that 'if we couldn't have one, the one couple who we really wanted to, who were the most deserving and great players were U/J.
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Friday, May 20, 2005 - 4:42 am
OM Texannie...did he really say that? *runs off to check for ice storms in hell}
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, May 20, 2005 - 4:46 am
Yes, and he has been very gracious about them in other interviews too. It usually helps to read/hear the whole interview. 
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Friday, May 20, 2005 - 3:32 pm
Kept you are so funny! And up here in Washington we did have hail yesterday.
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Justalittlebean
Member
08-15-2003
| Sunday, May 22, 2005 - 6:15 am
Black Eyes of Boston One local is fed up with these Bostonian celebs giving his home town a bad name By Chris Coakley Special to MSN Entertainment: 'Boston' Rob Mariano The former runner-up from "Survivor: All Stars" just finished traveling the globe with his fiancée (and "Survivor: All Stars" winner) Amber Brkich in the reality series "The Amazing Race." The couple failed to win the $1 million first-place prize (they came in second), so look for them at convenience stores across the Northeast playing scratch tickets and refusing to get real jobs. And when will Rob drop the "Boston" from his name? C'mon, man, you're embarrassing everyone. The over-saturation of Rob and Amber will continue in late May, when CBS airs a special on their wedding ceremony in the Bahamas. To my great dismay, I won't be able to watch the ceremony that evening. I already made plans to rip my toenails off with pliers and chew on a ball of tinfoil. It should be more entertaining
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Sunday, May 22, 2005 - 2:38 pm
A big fat raspberry to Chris Coakley...sour grapes, sour grapes!
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Sunday, May 22, 2005 - 3:21 pm
My thoughts exactly!
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Justalittlebean
Member
08-15-2003
| Sunday, May 22, 2005 - 7:07 pm
Here's another Amber interview I found: 05/22/2005 I'm the luckiest girl in the world Scott Tady, Times Staff CBS won't let Amber Brkich talk publicly about her April 16 wedding until after the Tuesday night broadcast of "Rob and Amber Get Married." But the Brighton Township woman is free to discuss her other recent reality show adventures, including her and husband Rob Mariano's controversial second-place finish in CBS's "The Amazing Race." In an e-mail Q&A with The Times, here's what Brkich, 26, had to say about her image as an "Amazing Race" villain, her life with Mariano in Florida and her advice for Beaver County's latest "Survivor" star, Ian Rosenberger. Q: You truly took part in an amazing race around the world. What was the most incredible moment of your journey? A: For me, it was Africa. I loved going to Botswana and seeing all of the animals. I'm used to saying 'Watch out for the deer!' but never 'Watch out for the giraffe!' Rob's favorite was driving through the Andes Mountains. It took us several hours and was a beautiful drive. Q: What was the toughest part of the race? A: Sleep deprivation. You race for three or four days at a time and when you get to the Pit Stop, you have to do routine check-ins, interviews, eat and shower. By that time, six of the 12 hours is gone. Q: You and Rob obviously played hard to win. Now that you've had time to reflect, how does it feel to have come so close, only to finish in second place? A: It's horrible! Especially because we had it in the bag. Thanks to American Airlines and whoever that pilot was ... well, put it this way, they owe us a million bucks. Q: We're hearing conspiracy theories suggesting that "Amazing Race" winners Uchenna and Joyce were allowed to board that American Airlines flight just to keep the race close. Do you think "Amazing Race" officials conspired to help Uchenna and Joyce to keep the race close? A: Well, I won't say much, but I guess it wouldn't have been all that exciting for the final 20 minutes of the show without two teams racing to the end. Q: You've always been a big "Amazing Race" fan. Now that you've appeared on that show and on "Survivor," how would you compare the two shows? A: It's like comparing apples and oranges. On "Survivor," it's an individual game, even though Rob and I pretty much re-invented that and made it a partner game. You are forced to interact with the other players. You're secluded from the real world. You have days to make decisions. You're never rushed unless in a challenge. On "Amazing Race" it's a partner game. You basically never see the other teams. You're thrown into the real world but in different countries so it's totally different than what you're used to. You have seconds to make decisions. You're always rushed. You're always stressed. Sleep deprivation they have in common. On "Survivor" you can't sleep because the bugs are eating you alive all through the night while you're trying to act like it's comfortable to sleep on logs. On "The Amazing Race" you only get four to five hours of rest every three to four days. I lost weight on both. On "Survivor" I lost a lot more, but on the race you don't eat much because you don't want to spend your money on food. Q: Which show was more fun? A: Once again, two totally different types of fun. I loved them both. Q: In which show was the competition more challenging? A: Neither. We dominated both shows! Q: If given a choice, which of those two shows would you do again and why? A: I'd do "Amazing Race" again in a second. "Survivor" is pointless for me to do again. I've already gotten everything and more that I could possibly ever get out of it. I won, I fell in love, got engaged. Doing it again would be a letdown in comparison. Plus, I'd be the first person they'd want to vote out. On the race, they can't vote you out! Q: A few of your "Amazing Race" opponents were very critical of the way you and Rob played the game. Others picked up on that, including the Chicago Tribune, which called you and Rob "Millionaire Meanies," and the New York Times, which called you "reality TV's perfect villains." Are you worried about how your image has been affected by "The Amazing Race"? A: Not at all. I'm not on these shows to "be on TV." I go on these shows to try to win a million bucks while having an amazing experience. It's not summer camp. You're not going to meet friends. You're going to win a million bucks. Rob explained it well when he said, "In poker, you don't give people money so they can stay in the game." Q: You previously have said you would love to be a TV talk show hostess, a la Kelly Ripa. Do you worry that the way "Amazing Race" portrayed you might make such a career transition difficult? For instance, look at "The View's" Elisabeth Hasselbeck, your former "Survivor" tribemate, whose image is sugary sweet. A: There may be some people who don't like me, but there are many who do. Q: OK, some fun questions. What was the inspiration for your red shirt with the big white "@" for Amber you wore throughout "The Amazing Race"? A: Yeah, "A" for Amber. It was an old shirt that I got at Wal-Mart or something. I can't believe how many people wrote me about that shirt. I had no idea it would be so popular. I guess it was a good choice. Q: Did it surprise you that people in Peru, South Africa and other faraway "Amazing Race" destinations recognized you? A: It was completely surprising to be recognized. We really only got recognized in those two countries, in which we placed third and fifth. People keep saying we had an unfair advantage because we were recognized. Every other country we found those people who helped us. It had nothing to do with our "celebrity status." It's stupid that the other teams didn't catch on and do the same thing. Q: Did you and Rob learn anything about yourselves or your relationship while running around five continents? A: It just reconfirmed everything we already knew. We work so well together as a team. We know how to compromise, and we love adventure. We had a blast and loved running the race together. Q: Is the Rob we see on TV like the Rob you see at home? A: Yes and no. Rob is who you see and so much more. He's the most generous, protective, loving, sensitive, strong, smart, creative, funny, silly partner anyone could have. I'm so lucky to have him as my husband. Q: How are you enjoying living in Florida? A: Florida is warm and sunny. Need I say more? Q: Besides your family and friends, do you miss anything specific about Beaver County? A: Of course. It's home to me and always will be. There are so many memories at home that will always be special to me. I could definitely go for some Brighton Hot Dog Shoppe right now. Some Ray's BBQ would be awesome, too. I miss the familiarity of everything, too. I'm slowly learning my way around down here. I miss playing with my niece, Emma, too. I miss going to church with my family and then going down to Thursday's afterward for dinner. Q: After Tuesday's televised wedding, what's next for Rob and Amber? A: Who knows? There are lots of conversations going on right now that I can't say much about. But besides that, Rob and I are just really looking forward to married life and making a home together. Q: Jessica Simpson and Nick have their own reality show. Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne had a reality show. That tattooed guy from Blink 182 and his wife have a reality show. What would it take for you and Rob to agree to have a camera crew follow you around during your day-to-day married lives for a new reality show? A: It would be an extremely tough decision. You'll just have to wait and see. Q: Anything else you'd like to say about "Amazing Race," "Survivor," your televised wedding or life in general? A: I love my life. I'm the luckiest girl in the world. I don't take it for granted. Q: Finally, what advice would you give Economy resident Ian Rosenberger, now that his post-"Survivor" life has begun? A: Have a blast with life. Make the most of whatever comes at you, but always remember who you are and where you came from. Stay close with those you were close with before "Survivor." They loved you then and love you now. And that is priceless. Scott Tady can be reached online at stady@timesonline.com.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, May 23, 2005 - 5:17 am
Great interview!!! We're hearing conspiracy theories suggesting that "Amazing Race" winners Uchenna and Joyce were allowed to board that American Airlines flight just to keep the race close. Do you think "Amazing Race" officials conspired to help Uchenna and Joyce to keep the race close? A: Well, I won't say much, but I guess it wouldn't have been all that exciting for the final 20 minutes of the show without two teams racing to the end there has been many conversations here saying the same thing, why if they bring it up, are they considered bad sports??? Q: Finally, what advice would you give Economy resident Ian Rosenberger, now that his post-"Survivor" life has begun? A: Have a blast with life. Make the most of whatever comes at you, but always remember who you are and where you came from. Stay close with those you were close with before "Survivor." They loved you then and love you now. And that is priceless. What great advice, what a great outlook!!! Thanks for posting the interview!!!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, May 23, 2005 - 5:26 am
But why do they keep blaming American Airlines? I get that it would have been a runaway race if U/J missed that flight. But they had an equal chance once that plane landed. They lost the race because they could not figure that last clue out and they couldn't find the cigar shop. Had they acknowledged that, instead of playing the blame game, I would totally respect them.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, May 23, 2005 - 5:53 am
They have acknowledged that, Julie, not in this article, but in many other interviews..even joking 'close but no cigar'. You got to admit, if U/J hadn't made that plane, it really would have been a different outcome. and come on..who are we kidding..you wouldn't respect them no matter what...... LOL 
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, May 23, 2005 - 6:57 am
That's not (entirely) true. If they gave complete kudos to Uchenna and Joyce and didn't go on about the plane, the pilot, etc. (c'mon Amber stated the pilot owes them a mil.) then I would say, hey, I was wrong, Rob and Amber rock. I really would. I just don't like that they seem to totally overlook that in the end, U/J beat them. I've heard them say the close but no cigar thing, but to me that was not the same as them saying "hey U/J won, they found the clue and we didn't and that is where we lost the race."
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Justalittlebean
Member
08-15-2003
| Monday, May 23, 2005 - 7:28 am
I agree Julieboo, I would have more respect for Rob and Amber had they said job well done to U/J and shut up about that plane. On ever interview they have, Amber makes a point of saying the pilot owes them a million.
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Monday, May 23, 2005 - 7:43 am
R/A have already commented that if they couldn't win they were happy to see U/J win it. I agree with Texannie. I think that at this point some people wouldn't like Rob and Amber no matter what they do or say. And there isn't anything wrong with that. Why not stop kidding ourselves about it? 
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, May 23, 2005 - 8:05 am
Julie, they went on and on about how wonderful U/J were on the Tonite show, but they were still critisized for saying that they felt they themselves should have won.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, May 23, 2005 - 8:05 am
Well if you are thinking I am one of the ones kidding myself, you are wrong...
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, May 23, 2005 - 8:07 am
And on the tonight show, Amber also stated the pilot owed them a million... In my opinion, they were a little late about praising U/J. nd they never actually praised them, saying they ran a good race and deserved to win, they just said they were happy U/J won if they (R/A) couldn't win. ETA: I really am not trying to knock Romber, I just don't think they were very sincere about U/J and they are not giving U/J enough credit. They are far more ready to say it was the pilot's fault they lost instead of saying it was their own faullt.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, May 23, 2005 - 8:17 am
OK..i am wrong, they are horrible people......LOL I am frankly bored with debating R/A.
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Monday, May 23, 2005 - 8:41 am
Not to get philosophical here but almost everyone has good and bad qualities and good and bad moments in their lives. We evaluate others by weighing those qualities and moments. Unless someone is inexorably evil or incredibly good it becomes a very subjective assessment that people will never fully agree on. For example, have U/J praised Rob and Amber for winning all of those legs of the race? And if they have, have they praised them enough? Or maybe R/A are undeserving of any or much praise? It's all so subjective. 
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Julieboo
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02-05-2002
| Monday, May 23, 2005 - 8:47 am
Oh Texannie, I was not trying to convince you that they are horrible. I don't even think they are horrible myself. And Jimmer--those are very good points.

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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Monday, May 23, 2005 - 8:55 am
I figure that all of the contestants deserve kudos. They attempted to do something I would never try. Some did better than others but in the end, aren't they all winners?
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Karuuna
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08-31-2000
| Monday, May 23, 2005 - 8:57 am
That's true, Jimmer. But I would also say that people tend to like or dislike one person or another for less objective reasons and more subjective ones that are difficult to explain. The only part where it becomes problematic is where we think we can convince someone else to see it the way we do; and getting a little too personally invested in the fight. I'm not a big Rob fan. There are things I liked about him, but many more that I didn't. I don't care if others are his fan; nor do I care if others understand what I don't like about him. It's just a tv show in the end, and provided some great entertainment for me. We can argue till the cows come home about who should have won - in my opinion, it ended up as a matter of luck: J/U making the plane and getting the Spanish speaking driver help with the Cigar Store; Rob's attempt to decieve them (about no earlier flight) falling through. My best guess is that AA felt badly because U/J agued that one of THEIR employees LIED to them about no earlier flight; and felt they had to make it right. Any good business would do the same; and would probably not do a lot of publicizing about the lying part. There have been many other legs where the luck and gamesmanship favored Rob and Amber; and they might have ended up first if it held for them this leg. Both teams had great talent in my opinion, and did a good job of navigating tasks and working together. Either deserved to win, but I'll admit I'm glad the team I personally like better won in the end.
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Karuuna
Member
08-31-2000
| Monday, May 23, 2005 - 9:00 am
By the way, have any of you noticed the number of neighborhood Amazing Race events that are going on? There was one in our little town just the other day. It was a one day event - you had to sing Karaoke, find a specific book at the library, little local stuff. Shows the popularity of the show; and sounds like great fun!
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Monday, May 23, 2005 - 9:59 am
One thing none of us can deny, their love for each other is sweet, respectful and genuine.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, May 23, 2005 - 10:44 am
Oh, Fruit..I bet somebody probably would!!! LOL 
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Vsmart
Member
02-10-2003
| Monday, May 23, 2005 - 10:50 am
It is simple human nature to wonder what would have happened IF ONLY.... (I didn't miss the BART train by 30 seconds. Then next train was 12 minutes later & then I missed the SWA flight by 2 minutes last week. I still would have lost my seat if the flight was full by checking in less than 10 minutes before the flight.). So we can't fault Rob & Amber for wondering if the difference in flight time would have given them the time to find the cigar store (maybe not).
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, May 23, 2005 - 11:08 am
I agree with that Fruitbat, and I have always stated that what I do like about Rob is the way he treats Amber.
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