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Csnog
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07-18-2002

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 8:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Maybe they cut off her comment and we wont know until next week if that's all she said.

Sometimes what we are shown is a teaser and I will wait until I know more.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 8:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks, Sea - what a novel idea to get out of your military service commitment! I am surprised that more of the military personnel don't use it. POW camps are so well spoken of, don't you know!!?!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 8:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Aha.. point taken, Csnog! I didn't realize that was a teaser for next week.. yes.. best to wait, then. Remember the teaser for last week that made it appear that Rob was lashing out at those men in the office and it was nothing like that.



Cliotheleo
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03-13-2002

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 8:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yeah, and not only did being a POW help John McCain get out of the Army, he used that as an excuse to become a US Senator as well! (insert eye rolling smiley here)

Cs and Jimmer, I understand about editing and saying things in the heat of the moment, but that's just something not to make light of imo. It's like being terminally ill or the death of a loved one, there's just some things you don't make light of no matter how mad you are.

Cliotheleo
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03-13-2002

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 8:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
And you all won't believe the nightmare I had tonight! I dreamed there was this older couple on the show, the man was nice enough but the woman drove me absolutely INSANE with her voice and the way she kept saying "Oh my GOD!" every five minutes (worse the the "F" word as far as I'm concerned.) To make matters worse, they NEVER got elimated, they came close to getting the boot every single show but somehow they just would not leave!!!

Shew!!!! I'd hate for that to happen in real life!

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 8:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Your bad dream is very similar to mine. Does it happen around 9:00 every Tuesday? That's downright spooky!

ETA: Clio, I bet John McCain's wife uses that one all the time - but she gets to add the Senator part!

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 8:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I don’t accept “stress” as an excuse for hurtful words or actions along the race. The stress just brings out the core personality, my opinion.

I was so impressed with Joyce shedding her vanity for the sake of the race. I’m not sure any of the other ladies on the race would have agreed…well maybe Gretchen?

That train ride looked brutal, although there was no mention of a stench, I got the feeling it was bad.

I was a little sad to see the “boyfriends” leave. But as long as Joyce and Mr. Joyce stay in the race I’m happy.

Good show tonight.


Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 8:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sorry, I'm just now finished watching the show and have not read this thread but I just cannot believe what that ... that .... um ... female had the nerve to say in that cab! He became a POW to get out of the army???? <QT>

Cliotheleo
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03-13-2002

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 8:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yep Jimmer, and not only that, but half the time the woman about kills herself during the challenges which is even more strange when you consider she goes about doing them REALLY slowly. All the other teams just wish right by her because she has to stop every five minutes and go "Oh my gaaaaad!" yet every single time they come in next to last which of course causes her to go "oh my gaaaaaaad!"

........ I feel like lightening's going to strike me just for watching the show.

Lilfair, I think Gretchen would have shaved her head and I think Amber would have ........ if her wedding's not too soon. As much as some of us might have like to have seen Kelly get her head shaved, I bet Ron wouldn't have let her even if she wanted to.

Cliotheleo
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03-13-2002

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 8:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lilfair, I'm just glad we didn't get to see another episode of "All of the female team members get felt up on the Indian bus." I hated those.



Cliotheleo
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03-13-2002

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 8:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
so ......... does anyone else feel dissapointed in that nothing apparently became of "lock down"? Phil told Rob and Amber "welcome to lock down," ....... I was expecting this to be a new aspect of the show but we got nothing. Unless "lock down" was supposed to be the train ride?

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 8:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Uhhh... I think he said "Welcome to Lucknow" which is the name of the city they were in.

Cliotheleo
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03-13-2002

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 9:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ahhh!!! "luck now"! LOL! How funny. Thank you.

"Lock Down" would be a good idea though. Whomever got to the mat first was actually locked down for a pre-determined period of time and it would not be up to the other teams, unlike with the yield. Might slow down Rob and Amber's dominance ....... and then Phil could say, "welcome to lock down in Lucknow."

Mak1
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08-12-2002

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 9:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I agree, the editing of previews can make something taken out of context seem different than it really was. On this particular teaser, it didn't look like an angry, heated moment, but more like a thought-out response. I had the feeling it was a tense conversation, just considering the topic being discussed, so there probably was anger or disappointment on Kelly's part. I will be very interested to hear if there is more after that comment...that is, if it is shown to us.

As to Gretchen's voice, it just really bothers me more than the others. During the challenges tonight, it seemed to be a constant yelling. I don't hear encouraging words from her at those times, just things like "hurry hurry, faster faster, oh my God, we're behind, hurry Meredith". You see Meredith doing the best he can, and it would be nice to hear her say "good job, keep going",etc. I know, I know, it may be just edited that way. It makes me want to hit the mute button, but then I might miss something. She probably isn't even aware she's carrying on like that.

Penpoint
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03-27-2001

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 9:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm sad to see Lynn and Alex eliminated. Now the only team I have to cheer for is Joyce and Uchenna, but Rob will probably win.

Amazing, the luck that Rob has! Every time he comes in first he wins another free trip for that leg of the race. I'm almost certain that Rob wins this whole thing, especially since CBS is doing a two-hour special on his wedding. As the winner of two of CBS's big reality shows, the network can stretch out its success by featuring Rob's wedding, and we can watch him grin at the camera and tell us that no one is as lucky as he is. And they'll probably show him doing some sneaky prank on his wedding party, and we can watch him grin at the camera and tell us that no one is as clever as he is.

I wonder if any other Survivor or Amazing Race team will be in attendance at Rob's wedding.




Watching2
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07-07-2001

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 9:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well Clio, count me in as one who keeps having the same nightmare! There is poor Meredith looking like he's about to have a heart attack pushing that elephant and all she can do is that same whining and complaining and saying OMG... oh yes.. and We have a broken elephant!! I actually would have loved to see them eliminated before Lynn and Alex.

While Lynn and Alex really turned me off with their "Romber" fixation, they did have some funny lines at times and I thought what they said at the end was really sweet.

I just love how Joyce and Uchenna are with one another. He was just so supportive and loving while she was getting her head shaved. I figured she would do it since I looked at her prior with that scarf on and none of her hair was showing anyway. I know it feels far different than just how it "looks" - I've cried over my share of bad haircuts!

Do they really not get trips if it's not shown on tv? I used to think they all got "something" when they came in first. I guess since someone above stated it's all planned ahead of time, perhaps it's true, but it just seemed especially wrong this time. Not only did Joyce shave her head, but this was an extended leg and more than worthy of a nice prize!

I did notice Kelly yell something to the crowd to help Meredith, but she totally blew it for me when the POW comment came out of her mouth. I totally agree, some things you just don't "go there" no matter what! What an insult to everyone who's served their country. I hate to see Ron penalized by losing because people don't like her. I've seen Ron do commentaries on CNN often and had come to like him when he would give insight into what was going on in Iraq. I don't really think he's "not smart" he just doesn't come off as all that saavy, in part I think, because of his accent and facial expressions at times. He has, however, sounded really well-spoken when I heard him on the news.

Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 9:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
it really annoyed me to see rob actually grabbing young boys off the street and demanding they help push the elephant. his comment about how hard it was to organize indian labor was racist in my opinion.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 9:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I found her to be very offensive. I live very close to where his unit was based, and I can just imagine the reception she'd get if she dared to show her face down here. And he can't be too stupid, he was an Army Pilot.

Puzzled
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08-27-2001

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 10:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I've been trying to think of any context in which Kelly's remark wasn't incredibly awful.

Only one I can think of is if a bunch of buddies had a few beers in them, were getting giddy and making sarcastic, ironic remarks, and laughing themselves silly.

Maybe POW's are given the choice to leave after they've been freed? She might have been referring to that--but it's still just awful. Can't think of many situations that are more awful and soul-searing than being a POW.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 10:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm watching now.. Gretchen's performance/voice is insufferable! She's also strident in her reactions when other teams are down.. like when they caught up with Lynn and Alex, or when Amber was having trouble with the camel.. and she acted like the camel's actions were Meredith's fault..

I just cried when Joyce had her head shaved.. at least she said what I did earlier, that some black women do shave their heads and are beautiful.. I don't think that makes it any less traumatizing for her at the time, but might help her or give her support down the line. Uchenna was so sweet and loving.

I don't think Amber would have done it; so many young women grow their hair out for their wedding and hers is quite long..

I think this alliance with Ron and Kelly is a bad thing for Rob.. he shouldn't let down his guard even a tiny bit. Like after the Elephant, he and Amber normally would have just confidently gone to the next step but there was Kelly doing her usual questioning and waffling about mode of transportation..

Even though they are making it look like Joyce and Uchenna were in a footrace for the pit stop, I'm betting that they arrived farther ahead

LOL.. LYnn and Alex did prepare just in case it was non-elimination!!.. they just took off several layers of shirts after Phil said "You've been eliminated!" Gotta give em props for that at least.

Scorpiomoon
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06-06-2002

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 10:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ugh. THAT VOICE!!!

I swear, if Gretchen was my mother and I had to spend YEARS listening to THAT VOICE I would have slashed my wrists ages ago.

How in the world does Meredeth stand it?

And what the hell was her problem? "GET OUT OF THE WAY!!! GET OUT OF THE WAY!!! GET OUT OF THE WAY!!!"

Couldn't she have said, "Excuse us!" or "Please..."?

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 10:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I haven't read this whole thread yet, but am I the only person bothered that they made a Hindu sacrament part of a game show? Maybe we can have a bris fast forward next season.

Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 10:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
well, rob didn't say 'excuse me, but can you help us?' or 'please help us"....he just yelled and grabbed people.
meredith's voice IS annoying but i don't fault the words she used. she cracked me up when she rode in the elephant...she added 135 or so pounds of weight and looked like something stuck in a chimney in a dr. suess book.... LOL

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 10:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh I loved when Lynn or Alex said to Gretchen atop the elephant, "You look faaaaaaaabuolous!" LOL.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 - 10:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think the person he grabbed was moving toward him at the time.. it isn't like he yanked him as an unwilling participant.

LOL.. yeah like a stork up in the chimney nest.. and I do fault her choice of words. Seems like some of the locals were the ones to have the right to tell them to get out of the way, or MOVE..