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Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 3:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
I saw a triangle.

Kep421
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08-11-2001

Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 3:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kep421 a private message Print Post    
I too saw a triangle...remember absently thinking that's where the Weavers would go...

But my mind plays tricks on me lately.. .I couldn't be absolutely sure as I was so focused on the Linz's and Bransons...

Spear
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08-06-2001

Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 4:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spear a private message Print Post    
Here's a picture from the website:

http://wwwimage.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race8/show/ep13/photos/ep_13_09.jpg

Definitely a triangle.

Lizziedi
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10-05-2005

Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 7:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lizziedi a private message Print Post    
I want to add my own happiness at the outcome of this show! It makes me happier than usual because BB was profoundly depressing this year. I loved the Linzes and the Bransons, in the end. Just the shot of the Gaghan girl at the finish line made me smile (love that family!).

I too think Rolly was his family's own hero, and could have made good friends on the trip under different circumstances.

Thanks all, for the comments, both pro & con--I've been reading all of them. It's been an interesting race, if for no other reason than the huge controversy & issues on the board. It's evolved into a great mystery about "What is wrong with this picture?". I wish we could get an answer--a real behind-the-scenes answer from somewhere, but it doesn't seem like we will.

LOL that someone brought up Flo--the sourest, whiniest person to ever play the game--she's the standard by which whiney contestants can always be judged.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 8:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I do think that the Weavers did things to alienate themselves. Did anyone else notice how perfumctory the applause seemed to be? Not so much as they ran up to claim 3rd place, but during their little talk with Phil on the mat. All the teams went nuts with the Linzes and Bransens. And I kept feeling like someone was holding up an "Applause" sign so that there would be at least SOME clapping for the Weavers.

And Spear, somewhere along the line the Weavers were told to go directly to the finish line. They'd already received their last clue, so it wasn't there, but probably when they got to the puzzle. I'm sure there was a sign that said to go directly to the finish line as there was already a winner. This happened the year with, was it Team Guido? Their last clue said to go directly to the mat.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 10:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
I rewatched some of the show tonight, esp. the part in the airport with the boys falling/tripping over one another. It looked like the Linz boy fell, Rolly fell on him and then the Linz boy reached up for Rolly and by the time he got up he was patting Rolly on the back. At the time Linda was yelling, "Don't touch him!" Rolly was reaching up to pat the Linz guy on the head. I doubt there would have been much of anything said had the mother not over-reacted. Rolly seemed to be enjoying his contact and the Linz brother was taking it in good humor. FWIW!!

Iheartkaysar
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08-16-2005

Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 11:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Iheartkaysar a private message Print Post    
I saw it the same way, Watching2. Remember, Mrs. Weaver is the one who feels people are "waving snotty" at her, so I take her perspective with a grain of salt.

Costacat, I felt the same lack of enthusiasm you did when the Weavers were running in. Very polite, but forced. And when the cameras showed all the people hugging (like cute Carissa hugging beautiful Nick!), the Weavers were no where to be found.

On E-talk Daily (entertainment show in Canada), Nick announced that he was "newly single". And, Alex commented (jokingly) that he still wants to build a curling rink in Cinncinati (did I spell that right?). They are still having a great time, even just talking about the race.

Someone asked about the ratings. Here in Canada (where it's an incredibly popular show- number one reality show!), the finale had the highest ratings ever, 2.7 million people. It probably didn't hurt that one of the last legs was in Canada. I hope they do that every year.

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 6:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
Thank you Spear!

Kep, obviously my mind plays tricks on me too! :-)

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 7:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Sometimes people who are paranoid really should be. People really ARE out to get them! <snicker> Mrs. Weaver was mostly aggressive with her interactions with the other teams, constantly jumping to conclusions that the others were there to hurt her family. To be perfectly honest, I think the Linzes were some of the most well-behaved young un's I've seen. For young un's.

I almost feel sorry for Mrs. Weaver. Must suck to live thinking everyone is out to get you. That 'tude transfers to the kids, too. So far, Rolly seems to have avoided contracting it, though. (I really do feel sorry for that boy. I hope he turns out OK, once he really grows up and becomes a man. It's also really rotten to place such responsibility on a boy... calling him the "man" of the family. It can really mess up one's psyche. Not that I'm saying it did, just that I'm sorry for the kid.)

Stopjustwatchin
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08-19-2005

Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 8:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stopjustwatchin a private message Print Post    
I totally agree with Iheart. And, the way those four were going at curling, Alex really should build a curling rink, so they can start their own team. They'd probably be pretty good in a real competition.

Marej
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09-20-2002

Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 1:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marej a private message Print Post    
I was so nervous during the first hour, when the Weavers were so far ahead, that I was not going to watch the last hour. But I watched and was very happy with the outcome and seeing Carissa hug one of the Linz's. The end reminded me of the last TAR and I hope they show it again, cause I had my eyes shut and missed most of the puzzle. Did the incident with Rolly and Linz happen at the airport in Minneapolis? Is it February yet?

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 5:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
Haven't read through all of the above just yet (14 pages???? Come on!!). Just finished watching my tape and I just came here to say:

Yippee!!!

Cricket
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08-05-2002

Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 8:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cricket a private message Print Post    
I too want to say YIPPEE!!!

Mrs. Weaver acts so weird and paranoid. She is something else. She just doesn't get it..misinterprets everything and overreacts. I too hope her actions don't affect Rolly. He seems like a nice kid.

I would have loved for the Bransons to win, but am very happy the Linz family won. Two great teams/families at the end.

Luvmykitties
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01-02-2004

Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 11:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Luvmykitties a private message Print Post    
I'll add my late YIPPEE!!! as well.
I couldn't be more pleased with the total outcome.

I enjoyed the Early Show interview.
I loved how the Linzs talked about thier experience, and how they are splitting the money amongst the family.
(I wonder how the Weavers felt about that after their snarky comments about how other teams would spend the money - like on boob jobs)

I was surprised that the Weavers actually said that they didn't really isolate themselves and did socialize. I seem to recall several clips during the race about how they intentionally were sticking to themselves.

Maybe now that the show is over we'll gain more insight through interviews as to what really happened during the race that we didn't see.

Anyway...
I'm wondering something about the rules of the game:
Do the teams have to remain together during a task - such as searching the stadium for the departure time? Because the way it seemed, they couldn't procede to search unless they were all together.
The way the Bransen daughters were urging Wally to "come on", and he was limping (and cursing LOL) to try and catch up.
And why couldn't Rolly just go searching by himself?
And they all ran out together to pay the cab drivers.
Also, the teams all seemed to stay close when searching - as opposed to searching different sections of the stadium.

oh - and as a side note, when they were riding the carts and the Linz and Weavers were passing each other, I'm pretty sure it was Rolly Weaver that made the comment about Thunder Thighs. Then the Linz replied with Rolly Polly comment. Then Ma Weaver got upset.
Just another instance of the Weavers can dish it, but can't take it.

Spear
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08-06-2001

Friday, December 16, 2005 - 1:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spear a private message Print Post    

quote:

Do the teams have to remain together during a task - such as searching the stadium for the departure time?




The rule I've seen people mention is that unless it's a Roadblock, the teammates have to be within 20 feet of each other at all times. (Obviously, the "20 feet" is not a strict limit.) They also can't be separated from their production crew (cameraman and sound man).

Luvmykitties
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01-02-2004

Friday, December 16, 2005 - 1:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Luvmykitties a private message Print Post    
thank you Spear. That makes sense, based on what I've seen.

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 2:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
When's the finale?

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 2:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
LOL. Ketchup, are you kidding? This thread was all about the finale!! :-)

(Seriously, way back on page 1 I'd asked the mods if they could modify the title on this thread but they ignored me. I'd asked to add "Finale" to the title...)

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 4:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
They finished without me. How rude?

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, December 26, 2005 - 5:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Hehehe... Yeah, and the two best teams (IMNSHO) won! The Linzes won the million bucks, and the Bransens won the car (during the 2nd & 3rd place finishers "play off").

You missed a good show if you missed it. It looked like the Weavers were in first place for a large part of the race, and some of us were in a bit of a panic. But they blew it and lost a lot of time and energy, and the L and B siblings pulled way ahead!! The end was almost a footrace between the L's and B's (although I think really, there were a coupla minutes apart).

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 7:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
It was a banner year for me on reality television - I liked the winner of TAR and Survivor - don't think that has ever happened before!

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 8:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I liked the winner of TAR; didn't really care about the winner for Survivor; really disliked the F2 (and winner) of Big Brother! Strange year for me!

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 9:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Ditto on the Big Brother - which weirdly enough was one of the better seasons...LOL!

Konamouse
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 6:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Konamouse a private message Print Post    
Who won Big Brother again?
:-)



Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 10:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
LOL Kona. I had to sit and think about the answer to that question (Maggie, with Ivette second). Seriously, I couldn't remember, just that it was two people who did not belong in the F2 IMNSHO!