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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 10:28 am
I join in with everyone in being confused over the non use of the Yield! Maybe it's offered very early in each segment, and they all just hope they can keep up and therefore use it later. It would be unfair to offer it right at the end (e.g. before the scarab dig) because it could be used to effectively eliminate one team. And it could really make someone mad at you. I want Chip and Kim to win, they just look like they take the race in the perfect frame of mind. I still like Charla, but Mirna is acting terribly, imo. Not too keen on Colin or Christie either. Brandon and Nicole and the Twins have been a bit more likeable recently. I hope the Moms keep in the game.
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 10:36 am
I think each team can only use the Yield once so probably everyone's waiting until/if they really need it. For me, I'm still leery about the Yield anyway. I can see it causing problems between teams although it might save the day for some.
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 10:51 am
Although I wasn't a fan of the brothers, I hated to see them go out that way. I really have to admire them for hanging in there as long as they did. It was painful to watch them suffer and struggle. They were making my knees ache just watching them! Add me to the list of Chip and Kim fans.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 11:20 am
Agree Mary. I wasn't too fond of them, but I hate to see them go out based on an injury and not on the race. To lose because you come in last is part of the race, but having to quit because of pain just sucks. I mentioned in chat last night I thought I was odd because I did know what a scarab was, lol. Maybe too much reading about Ancient Egypt. I've actually enjoyed most the teams on TAR this season, though Chip and Kim are quickly rising to the top of the list for me. He seems to be one of the few, after the intial ooohs and ahhhs of where there at have set in, who takes a few minutes to really soak in what he's seeing and experiencing and I think that is so cool. While I understand they're in a race one of the things that has always bothered me about TAR is the teams are always in such a rush most of them don't even pay attention to whats going on (that we see at least.)
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 11:22 am
Some of my random thoughts: Add me to the Chip and Kim love train. I would be very happy if they won this thing. They both seem very decent, but also very smart and hard working. Mirna and Charla -- It's funny, because I find myself yelling at or about Mirna while watching the show -- but, partly because of Charla's tough-*ss spirit and partly because of the team's comedic value, I still really like this team and want them to do well. I'm usually someone who doesn't root for reality TV participants who behave badly (Mirna), so I'm not sure why I really like this team, but I really really do. I halfway expected Charla last night to say, "OK, Mirna, you die then. I'll throw the damn goats in the boat and I'll throw your dead carcass in there too when I'm finished." Colin and Christie -- To me, Colin comes across as mega-egotistical. His moods towards Christie seem to shift with the wind, and as a woman, I bristle at him and the way he talks to her and the things he says sometimes. Let's see -- Bowling Moms? I know they were under a lot of pressure and all, but man were they shrill with their drivers. If I were their driver, I might have taken them to the wrong airport on purpose. (Well, no I wouldn't have, but maybe if I was feeling evil and they shrieked at me enough ... ) Lance and Marshall -- I think it was clear that his knees were really killing him, and this wasn't just a cop-out on their part. I give them credit for making it that far with that type of pain. But other than that ... whatever. I think they often acted jerk-like during the game, so ... buh-bye. Brandon and Nicole -- Not sure how I feel about these two yet. They seem to be sweet together. I must admit that I sort of want to dislike them, but haven't found a reason. (I know, that's ridiculous, but hey it's honest) Kami and Karli -- D.U.M.B. A mess. They said it right last night when they said they were always confused. Take a deep breath, girls, and get it together. And I'm sorry, but no one knew what a scarab was????
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 11:28 am
On Lance and Marshall...it irritates me that they just quit. Did they know for sure that this was an elimination round? I think I heard one of them read "might" be eliminated this round. By quitting they ensured their elimination. I realize that he was in a great deal of pain...but quitting seems so like giving up to me. We don't claim them here in Dallas. They are obviously not natives.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 11:34 am
I don't think the brothers could have carried on the next day, even if they weren't eliminated. That knee needs rest, it's not something he could or should put up with for another couple of weeks(?) of filming. I've forgotten though, did he fall and hurt it or does he just have a knee problem that acted up? I can't believe none of them had seen "The Mummy"! Surely some of them would know what a scarab was... we all seem to!
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Hippyt
Member
06-15-2001
| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 11:35 am
Lol!
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Reality_junkie
Member
02-17-2004
| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 12:08 pm
I am with the group that can't believe none of these people knew what a scarab was. Chip and Kim have been at the top of my list from the start. I think a lot of it has to do with maturity. The players who do all the fighting and name-calling are young. And let's face it, those of us in the older generation (did I really say that?) have raised this younger generation to be competitive from the womb. And, knowing what some responses to this will be, yes, we also try to raise them to be respectful of others. Chip and Kim are older both in years and maturity. Do you think any of the younger players would have helped the competition, risking his own chances, as Chip did last week? With that said, I can't wait to see the fight next week!
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Kellsma
Member
08-28-2002
| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 12:41 pm
I love Chip and Kim too. They live about 15 minutes from me. They may originally be from South Central LA; however, they now live in a very nice country club community in Orange County, CA.The homes start around $1 million on up. They have been featured in the local paper and I am rooting for them. I agree, it is nice to see them help others and to see them take a moment to appreciate the beautiful surroundings.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 3:01 pm
The brother (Lance?) had inflamation below the knee caps in both knees. One of the most painful things you can ever have. I have no idea how he made it as far as he did.It can come on very suddenly and it is very dehabiliting. Believe me, I have it and I am going through extensive diet and exercise program to get better. He was only going to get worse. And there may have been a chance of permanent damange. There was no way he was going to finish this race. I have to walk with a cane and can not go shopping because I can not stand on my legs for more than a few minutes. Part of intelligence is knowing when to quit. I thought I heard Jeff say when he was giving the overview of the last leg that the last one would be eliminated. I could be wrong, but that is what I thought I heard. I have a lot of sympathy and respect for him how long he tried and a lot of respect for his brother for being so understanding.
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Trini
Member
07-06-2004
| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 3:23 pm
Chip and Kim are Christians and have great respect for Egypt and the location. (From reading the Bible I guess) In the boat he said "from Harlem to the Nile" and he felt blessed to be there. He said twice “this is where it all started”. I love the way his eyes glow with happiness; he show genuine respect for Kim.
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 4:02 pm
actually, he said from "east compton to the nile"
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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 4:21 pm
Marshall/Lance were on the Early Show, and they said they had actually been working on the Roadblock for about 2 hours before they called it quits. The knees are fine now; they just needed some rest.
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Trini
Member
07-06-2004
| Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 5:21 pm
Landi thank you, I was so excited for them I misheard!
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Gidget
Member
07-28-2002
| Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 5:09 pm
i think tonight is not a rerun.
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Strawberry
Member
07-18-2002
| Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 5:39 pm
It's a repeat Gidget...that's the same epi I saw on Thursday night 
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 6:32 am
I thought Chip said "from south central LA to the Nile!"
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Vsmart
Member
02-10-2003
| Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 10:05 am
I also heard South Central LA. Just met an older woman who did several levels of interviews for TAR 6. She said that there are too many applicants from CA. Next time will use an address of a relative from a smaller state because they are looking for regional diversity.
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Upstate
Member
01-16-2004
| Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 11:05 am
chip is south central and kim is from compton from what i remember. i think chip said from south central to the nile. this is why i like this show. i am living the experience with them. russia and egypt have always been on the top of list that i've dreamed about traveling to.
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Lycanthrope
Member
09-19-2002
| Monday, August 16, 2004 - 6:23 am
I really don't know where the people are coming from that say Colin is disrespectful of Christie. They seem like a great couple to me. And Colin comes off to me not as egotistical, but as confident...which I admire. They are my favorite team, followed closely by Chip and Kim.
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Spear
Member
08-06-2001
| Monday, August 16, 2004 - 10:13 am
Colin basically told Christie to shut up a couple of times when they were buying tickets. It looked like he had decided that Christie wasn't allowed to negotiate with ticket agents.
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Lycanthrope
Member
09-19-2002
| Monday, August 16, 2004 - 11:45 am
Point taken(I remember that now)...but they still seem to me to be good match. And in my eyes, they're the strongest team in this year's group. Chip and Kim run a close second, though.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 10:43 am
Interesting stuff about the FF and Yield: http://franklinavenue.blogspot.com/2004/08/amazing-tv.html
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 12:39 pm
Kitt, thanks, that was interesting and informative.
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