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The TVClubHouse: Amazing Race Archives: Amazing Race V: AR General Discussions: What about Mirna and Charla? : Archive through August 18, 2004 users admin

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Tishala
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08-01-2000

Monday, August 16, 2004 - 9:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
From what I saw of them in Argentina, their claims about their Spanish abilities are somewhat dubious. Perhaps I'll get to see their French skills soon, but they might make France take back the Statue of Liberty by the time their plane exits.

I's still confused how this team has fans when they have annoyed almost every team on the race. They might be good TV with their constant yapping and whining, but I'd rather see Colin's purported misogyny or Chip's very real joy any day. And so, it seems, would the people who have had to suffer with them on the race.

Yyc_girl
Member

07-14-2004

Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 7:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i dunno... i think chip and kim are having a GREAT time in this race... they are also taking the time to look around them and stand in awe of their surroundings...

"I'M ON THE NILE!!!!!... I'M ON THE NILE!!!!"

"from south central L.A. to the NILE!!!!"

chip rocks!!



Roxip
Member

01-29-2004

Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 10:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
What fun is watching a reality show if you can't pick and choose who you like and dislike? The shows are deliberately edited to show what the producers think is the best story. The juxtaposition (sp?) of Charla - who has become a great human interest story for the network - and her <> cousin makes for (oh y'll forgive me because I hate this term) "GREAT TV." If they didn't show the personalities of these teams - good and bad - the show would not be nearly as interesting. We all love to cheer for the underdog and boo and hiss (and secretly cheer - some of you sickos!) for the bad guys.

Maris
Member

03-28-2002

Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 6:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
These two crack me up. The Gulf Air scene was just too funny.

Carrie92
Member

09-15-2003

Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 7:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I was just coming in to say the same thing, Maris. I love Chmirna - they crack me up.

I hope Colin and Christie take a dive in this game. <SY>

Maris
Member

03-28-2002

Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 7:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I know I cant stand Colin and Christie

Ladyarinda
Member

08-01-2004

Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 8:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm not sad the little lady and her <el> of a cousin aree now gone. The <el> was so negative. While it probably helped make the little lady so much more loveable... it effected far to many others in not nearrly so good a way.}

Schoolmarm
Member

02-18-2001

Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 8:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ooooo.....let's hide! That was classic!

Monkeyboy
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05-27-2001

Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 9:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well I know I am sad, I liked them.

Lancecrossfire
Moderator

07-13-2000

Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 11:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
There are things about this team that I like and dislike.

I like that they are competitors. They want to win and work to win. There are other teams who are that way too--and I like them for that quality.

I like Charla for her being willing ot do most anything task wise. She did almost all of the road blocks-and in the process of doing them, complained very little. Mirna, on the other hand, whined most all of the time.

I like that they truly care for each other. I like that in anyone.

I didn't like that while Charla said she could do anything anyone else could do, she used her height as a tool to get others to do things extra--basically indicating that she couldn't do things the same and needed help. While it's an allowed tactic, I do not respect the duplicity at all. That one counts big time for me.

It was clear Phil was quite impressed with the efforts Charla put out towards the game. I don't think they have ever showed him saying such comments (since he may have and it wasn't ever shown).

I think it is also easy to feel like you must take on the world when it feels like the world is taking you on. Not saying it is or isn't that way in Charla's case--just that I understand she could feel that way.

Best of luck to both of them in any event.

Tishala
Member

08-01-2000

Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 11:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh quelle dommage. Now they can go to the doctoro, which will be bellisima! I'm sure everyone is just jealous of them for leaving now. I'm sure they just want to control them. Or something. A bientot.

Oh. And habibi, too.

Scorpiomoon
Member

06-06-2002

Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 11:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
To those who are so harshly critical of Mirna.

TAR is one of the most cut-throat and stressful reality shows out there. I admire Mirna for playing aggressively. What else was she supposed to do? Even Chip and Kim had to get aggressive from time to time.

Notice how, when they weren't in competitive mode, the cousins were kind and respectful to everyone they came across. At least they knew when to be cut-throat and when to be human.

That's more than I can for other teams--who have extremely rude and abrupt to the local people in the countries they have been to.

I will miss the cousins and hope, because of TAR, good things come to both of them.

Happymom
Member

01-20-2003

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 1:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I love TAR. It's one of my favorite shows of all time. Even so, not a lot of details stand out in my mind on a regular basis re: behavior of a specific person. I can remember a lot about Survivor and BB re: behavior of a specific person...same for the Bachelor/ette, but not so much about the people on TAR. So...not a lot sticks in my mind about Mirna. I do not like that Charla did all/almost all of the roadblocks. That just was not fair. However, they both probably knew that it was better for their team if Charla did those.

I wonder if Mirna's accent rubbed people the wrong way...people here at TVCH and the viewing audience and the other teams. Maybe just the accent made some think she sounded rude. Maybe she really was rude a lot, I don't have that memory of her, though. Also, maybe her words seem less harsh to me because of her accent. Not that I am used to it. I hear that type of accent very rarely in my life and only some on tv.

Aussiedeb
Member

07-05-2004

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 1:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I felt so sad that they were eliminated last night. Phil genuinely felt bad he had to tell them that. I agree, Phil really showed his emotions last night about them and how Charla did make it so far.

I say all the best to them and great race.

Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 3:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I was sorry to see them go despite my mixed feelings. Charla will remain one of the most compelling competitors in this shows history.

It was sweet seeing Phil show his admiration for Charla.

I will miss Mirna talking to the locals in an accent with some Spanish thrown in for good measure. That was a real treat for me!

Meemo
Member

08-22-2002

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 6:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
waaaahhaaaaa
i really liked this team. i think they were great competitors and quick thinkers.

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 6:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I liked them too. Hmmm, now who to root for? Guess it'll be Chip & Kim and Bowling Moms.

Makays
Member

07-12-2001

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 7:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am sad that they are no longer in the race. They were my favorite team of the bunch. Now I'm at a quandry on who to root for.

p.s. Colin & Christie....get a life and pick on someone your own size.

p.s.s. I know that they edit what you see, but there was no need for these two to act so hateful. For this reason, and this reason only I would like to see any other team win besides these two.

Geri
Member

07-08-2003

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 7:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Mirna and Charla never stopped trying to figure out every angle of the game. They were always playing. Sure, Mirna got a little aggravating, I can hear her yelling "hurry up Charla" in my sleep but they never gave up and also tried to enjoy themselves.

Chip and Kim are an absolute joy. They play as hard as they have to but still take time to appreciate where they are. They have been helpful to others (not at the expense of their game, it is a race), respectful of the people in the countries they visit and most of all, respectful of each other.

I am hoping that the previews for next week spell the end of Colin and Christy. He is so unpleasant and rude. Sure, the show is edited to show them in a certain light but if they didn't act that way, there would be nothing to show the viewers.

Last nite was one of the most exciting episodes I have seen in all five seasons. So many twists and turns.

This is the episode that they should submit for next year's emmy.

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 7:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Makays-good one!!! ...pick on someone your own size! LOL

Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 8:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Charla and Mirna on the Early Show
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/08/18/earlyshow/series/amazingrace/main636722.shtml

Cassie
Member

07-15-2000

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 8:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Mirna's an attorney? Explains a lot!

Beegee
Member

06-23-2004

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 9:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This team contributed a lot to the entertainment value of the show - they were spunky and played with their hearts. Charla taught me a lot about making assumptions about the abilities of others, and despite some of Mirna's ways, I admire that she believed in Charla's abilities and competed with her as a teammate. I will miss these two!

Dke
Member

07-04-2004

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 9:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Charla and Mirna were my favorites too, was very sad to see them go. Now i will root for Chip and Kim who have been co favorites. As far as Colin and Kristy, the sooner they leave the better, then the other whining couple and the twins.

Lurknomore
Member

07-07-2001

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 10:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I must say this is the saddest I've been to see any team go in a long time. While I didn't love all of Mirna's actions, I thought most were provoked versus direct meanspiritness,and to me there is a difference. Remember they had allies who turned on them early on. I can see not being too happy about that and treating them accordingly. And they were always put down as "Mirna and Scherna," by some folks who also jabber on about religion way too much (can't get away from it any show this year I think lol).

I think out of the race (from my best guess, and that's all it is) the nicest folks are the bowling Mom, Chip and his wife, and this team. I really bothered me to see them go before the twins and the models, teams that annoy me big time. I think they annoyed me more than Ali so you can guage it lol.

Wish they hung in there longer..and I was so hopeful it was a non-elimination round, since the clue didn't say last team would be eliminated. I enjoyed watching them, and their teamwork and love for each other. And I agree, this was the most personally upset I've ever seen Phil in all the years of TAR (unless he is a better actor than he led on, but unlikely). And you figure he sees a whole lot more of what went on behind the scenes than me do.

Really sorry to see them go. I'll miss rootng for them.