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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 8:48 pm
I got a good chuckle and the Franberries got an applause out of me when Fran bluntly stated, "Nope, sorry, can't tell you." One of the best moments of last night's Race. Second only, of course, to Dave and Lori's conversation with Phil on the mat. I loved that too, Auntiemike. My BF and I dream of being on the Race (damn Canadian laws!) and I just know we'd be just like them!
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Padivius
Member
08-21-2003
| Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 10:46 pm
I don't think it's about Fran and Barry not being nice. They came out to play the game, and they have shown that they're in it for themselves, not for anyone else. In both instances where they didn't help Lake and Michelle, they were polite, courteous and to-the-point. It's one thing to play the game "nice" and help out as many others as possible, but that infrequently turns out well (consider the number of "nice" teams who have been eliminated). Compare to "polite" teams who are very congenial to all the other teams, but hold their cards close to, so as to keep their advantage to themselves. This is, after all, a game. Fran and Barry stated at the start of the race that they were not going to sit comfortably in the "old person team" stereotype and I think they saw previous such teams as pushovers. They are asserting themselves now as players with a strategy and it's paying off for them. (4th place two legs in a row.) Just my two cents.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 11:07 pm
By the way, when Lori was struggling with the statue, Dave kept insisting that she had to use all the pieces.. saying it had to be part of the thigh .. and he didn't notice any other team with extras .. so while she freaked out and didn't think outside the box/statue, he was just as bad. And it was touching that they made sure to get right with each other after that.
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Oldtex
Member
03-06-2006
| Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 11:20 pm
GO BJ and Tyler! Didn't think I would like them at first, but they are so entertaining. Fran and Barry are learning how to play the game, just love them and you can see how much they love eachother. Lori and Dave are just too cute (in that geeky kind of way). Still to early for me to decide who I would like to see win. Those were some beautiful shots of Italy. Too bad they don't have the time to just "take in all in". But it is a race.
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 5:33 am
Isn't it odd how once you get to know somebody you feel differently about them.BJ and Tyler are entertaining. Just a few weeks ago they were annoying. They haven't changed, my opinion has. I wish the frat boys would give it a rest with having to comment on every attractive female. This is one of my favorite ARs so far.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 7:27 am
Who was it that wouldn't help Fran and Berry with the motorcycle assembly? I can't remember. I think they went in thinking folks would be nice. And they figured out some other people aren't going to help them; and they ought not help out people who won't do the same for them. It has to go both ways. I doubt Lake and Michelle would do anything to help them along.
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Scoutmom
Member
01-19-2006
| Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 7:39 am
Karuuna - It was Lake and Michelle. He gave them minimal instructions and they headed off.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 7:43 am
Thank you Scoutmom!
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 9:20 am
Yes, it was Lake and this was after he told them as soon as he got through, he would show them. So they waited and then as he ran by, he just threw out some general instructions that did not help at all. They had to go do the other task after waiting for Lake. I thought at the time that he did it on purpose, luring them into waiting and then not giving them any of the help he promised.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 10:14 am
I guess it is all in perception, because my take on that situation was that Lake said he would help them, but it seemed almost like Fran and Barry expected him to do it for them...why didn't they go and watch him do it and then duplicate what he was doing? At the end when he was finished he did come over and give them a few general instructions but they were unable to complete the task. Not a Lake fan, but I remember thinking at the time that they were basically expecting him to come over and give them detailed instructions when it was obvious that he would need to get going.
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Spear
Member
08-06-2001
| Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 12:22 pm
That was my take, too, Roxip. It looked like Fran and Barry needed a lot more hand-holding than was reasonable for Lake to provide.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 1:48 pm
I can't believe no one mentioned my laugh-out-loud moment... When Monica said "I'm not a dumb blonde" yet repeatedly mispronounced "Palermo". Um, hello, hon? Get a clue. And then hubby says "Palomino" to the ticket agent (where was it? airport?). I think the editors thought it was pretty funny, too, since they emphasized her saying she wasn't a dumb blonde a coupla times, and then also showed her mispronouncing Palermo numerous times. As far as L/M and F/B, I got the distinct impression that Fran thought Lake would actually put the bike together for them. However, I don't blame her for not wanting him to see that they are getting a better connection. Half the game is outwitting your fellow racers to get to the clues, and ultimately the pit stop, before the others. If you can give yourself a half hour advantage, don't you think you may want to go for it? Granted, I do like those teams who help others out. But I think Fran's competitive nature is coming out and I doubt she'll ever help anyone (yet still think it's unfair if others don't help her). I think BJ/T's goofball act is getting old, but they are playing a good game. I think the frat boyz girl-crazy act is really really getting old, though. Phil's expression, if that indeed was his expression, as they hit the mat in 2nd place was priceless.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 2:09 pm
I totally agreed with Fran and Barry at the airport -- I just thought it was not the most "politically correct" move for them to be brusque at the pit stop -- it could come back to bite them. But given Lake's total insensitivity to anyone's issues but himself's I doubt it anyway.
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Oldtex
Member
03-06-2006
| Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 3:54 pm
Costa, I also had a good laugh at her pronuciation of Palermo. I'm not a highly educated person,(some college, didn't finish..bad me) but I do know how to pronounce a few foreign terms, cities, etc. I noticed that was some one else that had trouble pronouncing Palermo. To tell the truth, alot of what I know I have learned from (don't laugh) TV! You just have to pay attention. Also had a good laugh at someone, when going through the laundry, found a black turtleneck shirt and said "this must be Phil's"!
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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 5:14 pm
SCHEDULE CHANGE!!! They;re moving the show to WEDNESDAYS at 8 eastern as of next week (April 5th)
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Oldtex
Member
03-06-2006
| Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 5:35 pm
Wilson, do you know if this is for the rest of the season or just for next week? Thanks for the heads up!
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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 5:45 pm
looks like the rest of the season tex...makes sense, as it's not been doing that well at the 10pm slot..my big thing is it's up against DoND now...
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 5:54 pm
Oh good.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 6:16 pm
Yay! I don't like Courting Alex (which is on at 8:30 on Weds, yes?). And I hate the 10pm time slot! So Wednesdays will rock for me!
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Yellek
Member
08-22-2001
| Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 6:37 pm
For my zip code, tvguide.com shows it still on Tuesdays next week, but at 9pm instead of 10pm. I suggest everyone double check their area so they don't miss it!
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 6:55 pm
Glad to see the Pinks gone.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 7:36 pm
Earlier on whatever night is better for me!
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Padivius
Member
08-21-2003
| Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 1:00 am
Wednesdays are doubleplus ungood for me; I'm in rehearsal every Wednesday! I guess I'll have to get into taping it and watching it REALLY late (which I don't like).
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Bbfanatic
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, April 03, 2006 - 7:45 am
Ok I cant stand the fratboys. Can they shut up already about every female.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, April 03, 2006 - 7:48 am
Tell me this show is not going to be up against LOST!
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Bbfanatic
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, April 03, 2006 - 7:48 am
Padivius I hate when I have to tape and watch something later. I really hate when I have to tape BB eviction night. I like to be seeing it as it happens.
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Bbfanatic
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, April 03, 2006 - 8:28 am
Lost is on at 8 central here. It goes against AI. My remote is going to wear out. So it looks like TAR will be on right before them. I prefer late tuesdays.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Monday, April 03, 2006 - 1:27 pm
I liked late Tuesdays too but that doesn't mean I will quit watching TAR...fortunately I think it will work out time-wise...I would hate to lose American Idol!
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Monday, April 03, 2006 - 2:25 pm
I was just telling my TAR addict boss about the day and time change and her response was that Jeremy and Eric must be leaving this week and it will become a family show again.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Monday, April 03, 2006 - 2:58 pm
The move to Wednesday totally sucks..., but if it had to be on Wednesdays I guess that 7:00 is better because it won't be up against Lost. Another bright idea brought to you by the scheduling dweebs at CBS.
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