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Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 9:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Oh, yes, I do think the Weavers do think they are all that--I think they think they are the only worthy Christians in the bunch. Didn't one of them say in the trailer that they weren't "that kind of people"? (Basically meaning they weren't "heathen" like the rest of the teams.)

And the Linz boys, I don't see them acting like they are "all that" at all. Maybe goofy/silly, but not snotty or condescending (can't think of the right word dangit). They are having fun and I do not see them being mean at all.

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 9:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
Lol Tishala! I agree. The poor Lintz boys are just trying to have fun. Myself, I can't get enough of their dimples.

I also agree with Jimmer. People wanted to like this team. They had our sympathies. But boy, oh boy, do I dislike them. It's really about how negative and sanctimonious they are. I see the fighting sisters as a dysfunctional family issue, not a negativity at everything they meet -- just at each other (same with the Paolo's). And I didn't see the sisters talking about "the others" with such disgust like they're above it all.

I'll be hacking up hairballs and tossing my bellini's (whatever they are) if the Weavers win this thing.

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 9:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
Forgot to ask: did anyone see the early show? Wanted to know what the sisters had to say.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 9:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
Tish, thanks for the best laugh I've had here in a long time! Those poor Linz boyz (and their sis, too). . . Personally, they're my favorite team. I don't see them as "arrogant," just young and cocky. But they are funny. And Meg thinks so, too. It's a sister's job to roll her eyes when she thinks her brother(s) is being a dork. They do seem to be having fun and enjoying themselves. I just like them!

{Homer Simpson voice} Turrr-tles! Yuuuuummmmm!!! \ {Homer Simpson voice}

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 9:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
This thread really illustrates how different we can view people. I am always surprised when people don't think the way I do. LOL

I see the Linz's as so arrogant, for example that little hand flap wave from the wagon was such a neiner neiner act from the sister to the Weavers. I have seen where a small group has influenced the attitude of a crowd for the worse and I believe that is what the Linzs have done to the Weavers, and the Weavers have reacted to that.

Also the Linz boys were bragging how they can beat the Weavers in any foot race and it looks like Rolly took him on!

Go Weavers!!

Chalupa
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09-21-2005

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 10:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chalupa a private message Print Post    
I don't post here often but just thought I would throw my two cents in on the "snotty wave"...

if I'm not mistaken, as Meg waved she yelled "Come on girls, you can do it" (or something like that) in a nice way which led me to believe she was waving and yelling to the Godlewskis, and not the Weavers, and Ma Weaver just interpreted it wrongly.

With that said, the Linzes are without a doubt my favorite team. I don't see anything cocky about them, or anything different than the way my brother and his friends act, who are roughly the same age as the Linz boys. I also enjoy the Bransons and would be happy if they won.

My main problem with the Weavers is from what we are shown, they are not having fun. Whether you like or dislike the Linzes, you can't deny the fact that they are having such a great time on this race. I think that was obvious when they reached the mat and Phil told them they were still racing, they enthusiastically grabbed the clue with smiles, as opposed to other teams who were a bit dismayed at the thought. Everytime I see the Weavers I just can't help thinking of all the people who would love to be on this show and who would enjoy every second of it, whether people liked them or not.

Trekchic21
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09-14-2005

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 10:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Trekchic21 a private message Print Post    
I love how the Linz' have fun with everything! Don't like the Weavers for the same reason as Costa! Yeah, Rolly takes him on ok....I'm sure thi Linz boy has more respect not to take someone down by tripping but I guess it's ok for a 12 year old....hahaha

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 11:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
I have just now made my decision to root for the Linz family to win this race. They seem to be having the best time and that is my only reason.

I have to say that I'm feeling sadness for the Weavers. The mom looks very tired and very sad. I am saying a prayer for them.(and NO, it's not a prayer for them to win or lose)

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 11:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Yes, I would have to say the Linz family is having the best time. i don't see them fighting with each other at all or saying anything mean to each other. So go Team Linz!!!

Texasdeb
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05-23-2003

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 11:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texasdeb a private message Print Post    
I would like for the Linz family to take the win but would be ok for the Branson's to win instead (just as long as that Weaver group come in a far 3rd hee..hee!).

Spitfire
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07-18-2002

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 11:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spitfire a private message Print Post    
First of all I like all teams left.

Supergranny said This thread really illustrates how different we can view people. So true!!

What I don't understand is that the Linz boys are not considered arrogant, but young and cocky and when the Weaver children are acting their age they get pounced on and told they need to grow up? Things that make you go.....hmmmm??

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 12:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
I am one who thinks the Linz boys are not arrogant. Nor cocky. Goofy maybe. I don't think the Weaver kids need to grow up, they seem mature enough for the most part. I just think they need to realize that they are not better than anyone else.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 12:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I agree. I think the Linz’s are enthusiastic competitors who are enjoying the experience. It is a competition and anyone who has watched any sport (football, hockey, the Olympics, etc) realizes that people get excited when they do well. They also talk and encourage each other a lot to pump themselves up. It is all part of the fun. On top of that, the Linz’s have a sense of humor about themselves and each other. They make all sorts of funny comments about how they are playing the game and how well or poorly they are doing.

Also, look at their good-humored reaction when the Bransons mooned them. Can you imagine how the Weavers would have reacted to that!

With respect to the Weavers it isn’t fun to play a game with someone who is miserable and not having a good time and it’s not fun to watch either.

Starshine40
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07-30-2002

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 12:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Starshine40 a private message Print Post    
"Why do they call it Turtle Ranch and what do they do there?" question by one of the kids? Mom's answer? "That's where they make [sic] a lot of turtles." Umm... HUH? WTF? I'm sorry, but that was just the stoopidest thing I've heard. MAKE turtles? Lady, you are in the west. People name their ranches for all sorts of things. That doesn't mean they make turtles. BTW, turtles are hatched. From eggs.



IMO this is just the way a mom talks to her kids sometimes, in a joking manner.

Stopjustwatchin
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08-19-2005

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 1:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stopjustwatchin a private message Print Post    
Since the Gaghans left, the Linzes have been my favorite team and will continue to be until they cross the finish line first! Even before that, the Linzes were a close second for me. I have always thought they were just goofy college-age kids. The way I see it, there is nothing condescending or mean-spirited about anything they say or do. They are just having fun - and maybe getting back at other teams a little for something done to them. They are able to laugh at their mistakes and they are very good at physical tasks.

I can't wait until next week, sitting with others on the "Are the Weavers gone yet?" couch. As I think I stated last night, it wouldn't bother me one bit if the Linzes and Bransens are in a foot race to the finish line (of which I think the Linzes could win) just as long as the Weavers are in a very distant third.

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 1:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
Star, I agree because that sounds like something I would tell my son.

Actually, when I heard them say Turtle Ranch I was picturing turtles grazing out in the pasture leaving behind little turtle patties with perhaps a turtle roundup led by turtleboys and how hard it would be trying to rope a turtle with it pulling its head back into the shell.

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 2:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
Maybe it's my Columbine kind of sensitivity. I see the Linz's as the "priveleged" jocks, the in crowd, and they certainly think so too, IMO. Having fun and not caring if it hurts anyone, they're just too into themselves to see it. And frankly, some of their behavior toward the Weavers comes across exactly that way. I don't see finding it funnyt to call a widow a "witch" and her children "monkeys" as good-natured fun, OR good sportsmanship, frankly.

I see the Weavers as the "different" kids, the outcasts, the less popular. I can hardly blame them for not wanting to go out and socialize when the other teams * have * treated them badly. I'd stay away from what I saw as bullying behavior too.

And when the Weavers were doing their own kind of goofy and being silly, everyone thought they were weird too. So, they can't win either way, when they have fun, then it's the wrong kind of fun and they're weird; when they're struggling and tired, they're negative.

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 2:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Kar you said it perfectly. Thank you. I keep thinking why am I seeing this so differently than the others. I agreed with every one on BB6 LOL.

Webchiq
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07-11-2005

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 2:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Webchiq a private message Print Post    
The Weavers idea of being goofy and silly does look a little crazy sometimes, jumping all around and making screeching noises is not normally considered fun and goofy. I was cheering for the Weavers at first (well, after the Gaghans) and then they kept talking nasty about others, but I didn't see nasty towards them (I know, the editing may have been similar to BB). I wanted to see them find a way to be part of the group. I believe there was room for them in the group. They aren't on the outside because of the Linz family, they are on the outside because of their interactions with the other teams.

I love the Linz kids and want to see them win! They are so good natured and down to earth and able to laugh at themselves. They don't back down when the Weaver mom gets in their face with her screeching, "aren't you sorry you used your Yield?" Why should they be sorry, because they're playing the game and they made alliances?

As far as them being jocks and privileged, I would hardly call them jocks, Meg is usually panting when they run and only the two older boys seem able to really handle the heavy physical tasks. Go Linz family!

The Bransens have also been fun to watch. I love when Wally gets pissed at the girls and seems to go a little nutso. Looks like we're going to see more of that next week.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 2:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
I have to say that I'm feeling sadness for the Weavers. The mom looks very tired and very sad. I am saying a prayer for them.(and NO, it's not a prayer for them to win or lose)


Denecee, you are a very kind person! That was very sweet of you!

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 3:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Contrast and compare...

The Weavers' reaction when they found out that last leg was to be continued (whining and moaning).

The Linzes' reaction when they found out that last leg was to be continued (pretty much "bring it on let's go!").

'Nuff said! :-)

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 3:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Y'know it all goes back to the smoke/fire bit. We have seen a lot of the Weavers being negative to the rest, but not a lot of the others being negative to the Weavers.

And I'm really rooting for the Linzes to win BECAUSE THEY ARE HAVING FUN! If they can't win it, then I want the Bransens to win. These two teams are enjoying the competition, enjoying the entire race, and enjoying the scenery.

Unlike that other team.

'Nuff said! :-)

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 3:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Seeing that the participants in AR are not drafted or forced to participate, I much prefer wathcing the particpants ENJOYING themselves rather than acting like the whole thing is a giant burden. Not talking about moments of frustration, anger ect. That is why I loved the Gaghan's. They thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
It's why I continue to like the Branson's and Linz' families.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 3:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Costacat..we were posting at the same time! What's that saying...great minds think alike!

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 3:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Hehehe... Jinx Tex!! :-)