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Raenstorm
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07-16-2004

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Raenstorm a private message Print Post    
They helped the Godlewskis? (Not doubting you, just honestly don't remember it.)

Nickovtyme
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07-29-2004

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nickovtyme a private message Print Post    
Buh-bye, Paolo's! YAY!

Now, if the Weaver's go next show, I'll be ok with that, because even more so than being eliminated tonight...DJ Paolo will lose sleep for many months because "Florida" made it further than them.

Plus, I like the Weaver's and stuff, but they do say some crazy things....though, according to the Linz's, thou shalt not smack talk them or thou shalt get smited with thine yield.

What a great show...Amazing Race kicks butt.

Spygirl
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04-23-2001

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spygirl a private message Print Post    
They gave them money

Nickovtyme
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07-29-2004

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nickovtyme a private message Print Post    
Raen, the Weaver Mom lent the Godlewski's money last episode when they didn't have any.

Raenstorm
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07-16-2004

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Raenstorm a private message Print Post    
I should note that I don't hate the Weavers and don't mean my comments that way. I just don't like how they keep saying they are being good Christians when their behavior is not how I think anyone would define a good Christian. If it weren't for those comments, I probably wouldn't care that they are picking on the others because I get that they are responding to the overwhelming feeling of being ganged up on...

Stopjustwatchin
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08-19-2005

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stopjustwatchin a private message Print Post    
Well, I have mixed feelings about the Paolos leaving. I am glad they are gone because they have been annoying the whole time - and they have not been my favorite. However, I was actually starting to pull for them a little. I would have much rather seen the Weavers gone. Next time, hopefully. They are REALLY getting on my nerves. They keep talking about everyone hating on them and they are doing the exact same thing. Ever hear of practice what you preach? It would be a much more pleasant final three with the Linz, Bransen, and Godlewski families (yes, I did just use Godlewski and pleasant in the same sentence).

Those three families have really proved themselves as the class of the field - especially the Linz, and the comeback the Bransens showed after being in last place and having to beg for money. I did think it was nice that the Paolos encourged them to go put more clothes on, since they knew they were last - they were certain it would be non-elimination.

One more comment, then I'm done ranting for now...
Does anyone else think the Linz family has caught the Gaghans bad luck? Even Phil hinted at it when he called them up.

I predict the Godlewski and Linz families will be battling it out on the final leg.

Bluejaxrock
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04-23-2004

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bluejaxrock a private message Print Post    
I think one of the reasons I'm not a fan of the Weavers is what you said, Raen, about them "talking" about being Christians, and not "walking" it. Not wanting to get into a theological debate, but imo there is a big difference in striving to be Christ-like and merely saying I'm a follower of Christ. Guess they never heard of the "do unto others" scripture. However, kudos to them for not giving into their emotions when it comes to challenges that involve any kind of racetrack.

Raenstorm
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07-16-2004

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Raenstorm a private message Print Post    
Ahh, thanks, now I remember. Heh. You'd think I, of all people, should remember these things.

Stopjustwatchin
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08-19-2005

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stopjustwatchin a private message Print Post    
I fully agree with your comments about the Weavers, Raen. They seem like they are so focused on themselves and the race that I'm not sure they even realize they are doing what they are doing to others, so they can't understand the hate toward them. Even though, as I'm seeing it...it seems completely deserved.

Oh, and I need to complain - our local CBS station found it necessary to keep cutting in for election night updates...they couldn't have done it during breaks or run a crawl or something - anything to not interrupt at crucial moments in TAR. I wonder how many phone calls they got? I swear if they had done it one more time, I was going to pick up the phone!

Stopjustwatchin
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08-19-2005

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stopjustwatchin a private message Print Post    
Right on, Blue. I couldn't have said it better myself!

However, I will take issue with their actions at the go-kart track. I was screaming at the TV...it's a frickin' go-kart track, it'll be okay girls! Get over it! That right there deserves another yield from those nearby who had to be subjected to their whining.

Nickovtyme
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07-29-2004

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nickovtyme a private message Print Post    
But you also have to remember....its mainly the kids doing all the "hypocritical" behaviour. The mother doesn't join in with them...but she should talk with them about it....even christians have their moments. Unlike the Paolo's, the Weaver kids haven't threatened to drown their mother.


Did anybody else notice when they were doing the preview for the "Finish line" show, the Paolo's were plastered on the screen...giving away the elimination?

I be the christian thing comes up in the Paolo interview.

Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Prisonerno6 a private message Print Post    
IIRC, according to the Gaghan interview, all the teams gave money to the Godlewskis.

I think some of the "Weaver hate" may have its roots in the one daughter's comment about how it's hard being the only family trying to live a Christian life. I find that to be rather arrogant. Perhaps other families are living a Christian life...just not the Weaver's definition of it. And how is that any better or harder than living a Jewish or a Muslim life?

Raenstorm
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07-16-2004

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Raenstorm a private message Print Post    
Good point, Nickovtyme. I don't have any problem with the Weavers as a family whereas my main problem with the Paolos is how they interact as a family. I'd say I probably like the Weavers and Paolos about the same - meaning that I don't want them to win but I give them kudos for how they have raced. Well - except for how DJ Paolo treated people they met during the race but I expected that of him since we've seen how he treats his own parents with such little respect.

Stopjustwatchin
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08-19-2005

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stopjustwatchin a private message Print Post    
You're right to a point, Nick. However, I do think the mother does join them sometimes. Just look at the booth as they entered the grand canyon tonight. She said, "No, you can't do that. I'll do it!" and then took pleasure in it. She's not as bad as the kids, I'll give you that..but she does have her moments as well.

Stopjustwatchin
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08-19-2005

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stopjustwatchin a private message Print Post    
Did anyone else find that the two funniest moments of the show tonight involved the Paolos?

(1) All of the clothes at the pit stop when they were clearly in 4th place.

(2) When they were bailing the water out of the boat and the conversation DJ and mom were having. THAT was hilarious - not what was said, but how it was said.

I did enjoy the Bransens decision to beg for money at the casino. Very good choice - and the cute girls did help - I would have given them money :-)

However, why are we back in the US already?

Nickovtyme
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07-29-2004

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nickovtyme a private message Print Post    
That was freakin' hilarious! Phil could hardly compose himself.

When the girls were asking(I hate to call it begging) for money at the casino, my wife asked me what I would do...heck, I'd have emptied my wallet.

I also thought they were gonna take some of the money and gamble to try to win more.

And I'll give you that SJW...but I still think alot of it has to do with the frustration and aggrevation of the situation.

Mystery
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05-10-2005

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mystery a private message Print Post    
The Weavers gave the Godlewskis money but then, if you watch the insider videos on CBS, you can see they wanted help and a map later. They are hypocritical insular not very bright people who only got on the race because their father died in horrific circumstances. There's nothing else special about them to justify their being on the race.

Nickovtyme
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07-29-2004

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nickovtyme a private message Print Post    
Not very bright people who finished in third place....and might just surprise all of us.

I was surprised at how well they did at the compass challenge. I thought for sure they would mess that up and lose alot of time, but they handled it well.

Mistysmoke
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08-10-2001

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 9:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mistysmoke a private message Print Post    
I know I havent posted here but, getting in on the comments about the Weaver family, my kids know better than to intentionally throw something out the window at another car, and they are near 3 and 8.. I couldnt believe it when I saw that. It just added to my dislike.

Lizziedi
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10-05-2005

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 9:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lizziedi a private message Print Post    
Hi All!

I've been following this thread. The Weavers are a mystery that has brought up all kinds of issues.

I was one of their supporters. I felt that they seemed unhappy and uncomfortable early on. Originally I felt that the family hadn't quite got it's center, yet. I also was very moved by Linda Weaver's admission that she had not known how to step up to the role her husband had left, and I still think she was brave in saying that.

But, like many here--I am dismayed by their actions. Tonight was just another example of the confusion that surrounds this team. They are unkind and insular. I agree with earlier posts that "where there's smoke there's fire." It's not like they are battling the beasts of the apocolypse--there are genuinely considerate people on other teams that want nothing to do with them.

I really don't think it's a question of religion, other than the fact that they invoke it and don't practice it. In the early episodes the kids would make remarks and look over at their mom--and she would either say nothing or, like the episode tonight, encourage it. I do think the parent is the moral compass, even with teenagers, and she's fostering alienation, a holier than thou attitude, and basic rudeness.

I don't mean this in any way against Christianity--which seems to be an issue here.

Lizziedi
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10-05-2005

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 9:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lizziedi a private message Print Post    
LOL--just noticed Mystery had also said "insular"--power of the subconcious thread suggestions! But great word in this case.

Lizziedi
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10-05-2005

Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 10:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lizziedi a private message Print Post    
PS--Raen--read over your spoilers even though I watched the show--your spoiling is amazing--thanks.

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - 12:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
I'm saddened that the Weavers, including the mother, feel it's appropriate to make fun of the Paolos because the father is a garbage man. I have never liked that kind of elitism and I find it disheartening that the family thinks it is funny to make fun of a man whose job they think is beneath them. Mr. Paolo obviously loves his family and works hard for and with them. Is that not enough for the Weavers?

I have to confess that I have always had a soft spot for the Paolos throughout this race, although I thought DJ was crazy tonight when he seemed to believe the smoke screen la famille Weaver was trying to throw his way about liking him. I saw them as a perfectly normal, loud mouthed Italian family--and I had many friends in South Philadelphia who interacted exactly like that. Their banter was just that--banter. And they reminded me of the Conner family on Roseanne, too, insofar as they completely lacked artifice, especially the artifice of piety. I'm sad to see them leave.

Sunrvrose
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08-13-2001

Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - 1:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunrvrose a private message Print Post    
Tony Paolo got my heart, but then lost it because he does not stop those boys from being awful to their mother.

I was glad to be rid of their rants.

I'm just sorry it wasn't the Weavers who went tonight. I'd have gladly put up with another week of Paolo screeching to ditch the utterly fake Weavers.

There isn't a creature I hate worse in the world than a hypocrite. Hopefully next week, we can say good-by to them. Tho, from the editing, I'm getting worried that they might win.

Kalihiwahine
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09-05-2000

Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - 1:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kalihiwahine a private message Print Post    
Raenstorm...THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!!

I taped the program last night but haven't had time to watch it yet...
I just LOVED your transcription... as I was reading it, I was feeling exactly as I do when I watch the show... I was reading fast... I was breathing fast... I was exhausted!!!
THANK YOU so much for the great posting!!!