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Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 9:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
I think it would be a horrible thing to do for kids under 11 or 12, unless they change their format dramatically. To drive them that hard for several weeks, to limit their sleep and food. It's one thing for adults or young teens, but I certainly hope they don't plan on doing that to kids 10 and under.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 9:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
from the OFFICIAL AMAZING RACE APPLICATION:


quote:

Team members must be at least eight (8) years old but at least one (1) of the team must be twenty0ne (21) years old.

Any team that has a minor (anyone under the age of eighteen [18] years of age) must also have as a team member at least one of the minor's parents or legal guardians.




Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 9:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I don't like this concept. It's not that I don't like kids - I just don't like to see them on shows like this. Why are they messing with success?

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 9:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Heard from a reliable source, that it's only a rumor about Rupert on TAR8. At this time, he's not even supposed to be available, he will be overseas doing some voice over work for another project.

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 9:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
I think 8 is much too young, unless they make the format less exhausting. It's just a set up to make the kids miserable and I think it's awful to put them through that, for any amount of money.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 10:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Yes, it will be a nightmare unless they make great changes in the format. The logistics alone will be a challenge.

Wilsonatmd
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01-23-2001

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 10:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wilsonatmd a private message Print Post    
well from what I hear, they're going to more "family friendly" countries....also, they won't have 11 teams, and the Roadblock rules will be altered.

my guess:

-9 teams, this way, they can do an elimination every other leg (and alter the non elim-rules of course)

-Roadblocks done by 2 people...maybe alter the rules so no one person can do 3 in a row or something like it.

So maybe a run would be like USA to Mexico, Brazil, England, France, Egypt, Japan (interstingly enough, they've never been to Japan I don't think), Australia, Canada, then back to the US. Just an idea....

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 10:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
In other words it is a different show.

WHY are they doing this to my favorite show?

Landi
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07-29-2002

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 10:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
so holly and i can play!!!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 10:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Well that could be a different show.. and family challenges just don't end up being very compelling viewing for me.. I like the idea of a team of consenting adults in for whatever happens and hope they support each other, but having kids as young as 8? That just lends itself to either teams quitting so as not to hurt the kids, or parents/adults abusing the kid for letting the team down. (not saying I won't watch, especially if you ARE on it).. and not that they asked me anyway. They went ahead and did all star survivor, after all. But at least now they are back to regular seasons of Survivor.

And thankfully they seem to be interviewing for Big Brother so the threat of an all start BB is hopefully over.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 10:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
I am totally bummed out about this family TAR. It sounds like a trainwreck in the making.

Darrellh
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07-21-2004

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 12:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Darrellh a private message Print Post    
Wooooo!!!Woooooooo!!! KKCKCKCKCCRCRCRAABJAJAHCCKKSSHSHSHSHHHHHH!!!!!! (Boom! Death! Destruction! Pillaging!)(Weep!!! Gnash!!!)

Feelangee
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01-04-2005

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 12:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Feelangee a private message Print Post    
I don't know if they have kids or not but I couldn't help but imagine what the last TAR would've been like with a Jonathan, Victoria, Jon Jr. team. Now that's scary!

<Back to lurk mode>

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 12:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
This is just great after Jon and Victoria (sarcasm). Now we'll be able to spend our time discussing whether the kids are being abused. Ugh!

(Not that I don't want to see you on TAR Landi!)

Gina8642
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06-01-2001

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 12:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gina8642 a private message Print Post    

quote:

at least one (1) of the team must be twenty0ne (21) years old


I'm no lawyer, but this seems like extremely poor explanation. Do they mean at least one member 21 and over? One member 21 and under? Or one member truly exactly 21 years old?

My guess is 21 and over, since you'd need one "adult", since 21 is the official adult age in some countries, including the good old USA. But it would also make the race more interesting if every team had to have someone young.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 12:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
LOL. Wow .... we must be mind readers Feelangee!

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 1:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
LOL @ Darrel !!!! Now that's what I'm tawkin' 'bout.

Pcakes2
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08-29-2001

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 1:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pcakes2 a private message Print Post    
I am really not fond of the idea of young children participating in the upcoming race. I would prefer a "family version" of adult family members. As for Rupert...the network should just write him another million dollar check and avoid the whole hoopla. I was initally against Rob & Amber participating (even though I like them)...but what I am enjoying is how their presence is rattling the other teams.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 2:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
gina, one member MUST be 21 and you MUST have a parent of any minor members. so if you have an 8 year old child, their parent must also compete (doesn't matter which one). but i doubt there are any 21 year old parents with 8 year old kids.

Kady
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07-30-2000

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 4:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kady a private message Print Post    
It sounds like fun to me.

Good luck landi....I hope ya'll make it.

Konamouse
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 7:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Konamouse a private message Print Post    
I was not a fan of Fear Factor families either.
I think 8 years old is too young. Hopefully they won't cast younger than 14 (Holly is older than that, right?)

'squeek'

Ravenmad
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11-21-2003

Wednesday, March 30, 2005 - 8:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ravenmad a private message Print Post    
I agree with you all, have been bummed thinking about this!

Landi
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07-29-2002

Wednesday, March 30, 2005 - 8:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
holly will be 15 by the time that TAR would be filming.

Auntiemike
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09-17-2001

Wednesday, March 30, 2005 - 9:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Auntiemike a private message Print Post    
I just found out that the husband of a friend of mine, along with his siblings/cousins are going on to the second round in the TAR family selection process. The production crew liked their audition tape and they now have to go to Salt Lake City (not sure when but soon) for the second step in the process. Would be great to actually "know" someone in the race. By the way, he is a youth pastor at an evangelical church. Hope he can keep his cool and be a good example to others.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Wednesday, March 30, 2005 - 9:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Tell them the password AuntieM so we'll know it's somebody who knows somebody here.