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Archive through February 09, 2005

The TVClubHouse: Amazing Race Archives: Amazing Race VI: AR General Discussions: TONIGHT'S SHOW--2/8--SPOILERS: Archive through February 09, 2005 users admin

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Justalittlebean
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08-15-2003

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 6:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
A very sad ending. I hoped that Adam and Rebecca or Jon and Kris would have won. Really disappointing ending.

Ocean_islands
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 6:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
How can you blame the show for the people who won? That makes no sense.

Evil and mean people win every day -- they make more money, control more lives of other people, and say more mean things than nice people do. That's the way the world works, just look at America.

You can't orchestrate "the triumph of good over evil" when it comes to real life -- Life is Not Like In the Movies!

Maris
Member

03-28-2002

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 7:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
my question is since Rob and Amber fell in love during Survivor, do we get to watch the spiral to divorce on the Amazing race?

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 7:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I agree that they can’t orchestrate things so that the “good guys” always win – that would be illegal. And the reality is that “bad” people win some times in life (in the short-term anyway).

However, the AR producers and editors don’t have go out of their way to rub it in the face of the viewers. For example, there was really no need for them to rehash all of the Kendra comments that had irritated the viewers previously at the beginning of the final show. That is what I don’t understand.

LOL over the Rob and Amber comment Maris!

As far as people thinking that Rob and Amber shouldn’t be on the show because they already won a million dollars, I guess you think there should be a “means test” for contestants and only needy contestants should apply? Keep in mind that it certainly appeared that Chip and Kim (probably the most popular winners ever) were not hurting for cash. How much money a couple has shouldn’t be relevant.

Immunity_man
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09-26-2003

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 7:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm thrilled that Rob and Amber are in AR7! I can't help it, but I like Rob alot and he should have definitely won Survivor All Stars!

As far as Kendra and Freddy are concerned, I have never been so disappointed that someone won AR as I am with these two. I don't think Kendra is necessarily a bad person or a racist, BUT she definitely has problems in dealng with people or cultures that are different from her quasi-posh lifestyle. She wears her prejudices on her sleeve and that's not a good thing when millions of people are watching you. She has a sincere lack of appreciation for the people and cultures she was so fortunate to experience.

My biggest problem is that she didn't look at the people in Africa as "PEOPLE". She talked about how they keep "breeding" in poverty. That term breeding sounds like she's referring to dogs or cats and not human beings. They are having children, starting families, not breeding like some dogs in heat. How dare this woman!!!

Justalittlebean
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08-15-2003

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 7:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think the reason Rob and Amber being on the show is called "Ratings".

Hobbs
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08-05-2002

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 7:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL Maris! Now that would be worth watching!!

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 7:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
All I could say last night was boo hiss! It was such a letdown.

As for Rob and Amber racing, I think they should be fun to watch, they are both competitive and strong, as long as they don't lord the Survivor thing over anyone I don't have a problem.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 7:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Don't forget Lori and Bolo will be on 'Amazing Race Talk' with Reichen Burke, TAR4 winner, today at 1pm pacific time/ 4pm eastern time at the fishbowl.

Creampuff
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08-27-2001

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 8:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Seems to me I remember hearing that Rob and Amber are to be married on TV too (ala Trista & Ryan). Was the wedding to be compliments of CBS? Am I hallucinating here or is that true? Tell me it isn't so!

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 8:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think the last leg was too simple - last year they had to do that maze thing that really had the possibility of making things more even...the last leg this time was really pretty easy - I mean - eating a pizza as the only truly hard final challenge?

I thought the airplane jump was really cool, but they should have made the 2nd team arriving wait for the next plane.

Upstate
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01-16-2004

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 8:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i really didn't like freddy and kendra to me was take her or leave her. but she has a right to her opinions. it's been drummed into our heads not to critisize third world country citizens. it's not all pollyanna. why are some countries so poor exspecially when they have such a wealth of natural resources? kendra was just making an observance that is not politically correct. the day of blaming imperialism is over. some of these countries need to use their resources and flourish. i believe you can accept the people and their culture while simply pointing out the under belly of it also. what good does it do to pretend that birth control hasn't a place in some of these countries? that is just my opinion.

Gen
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08-22-2003

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This morning on the Early Show, Dave Price finally did what many of us have been wanting to do. He took a pair of scissors and cut off Adam's "horns"! Good for him!

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I didn't want Kendra to win a darn thing. Ah well hopefully the next Tar will be better.

Kep421
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08-11-2001

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Very true Upstate, but I believe you can do all those things without looking down your nose at people. Kendra has a condesending way of stating her opinions, sometimes with hilarious results (i.e. in Kendra's opinion, Freddy is now worthy of bearing her children)

Ilovethecoach
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09-10-2003

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Has anyone watched any of the post-Race interviews? I am wondering if any of the journalists are taking Kendra to task for her xenophoic, bigoted remarks. She disgusts me and I hope she is somehow held accountable for her statements.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Not on the Early Show this morning, though I did find it interesting how they gushed over Kris & Jon, said great things about Rebecca, talked about Hayden/Aaron's engagement, but sorta glossed over Freddy and Kendra. That was my impression, anyway.

Hootyhoot
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12-18-2001

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi Jimmer ... here's an excerpt from a story in Kiplinger's February issue called How To Make A Million:

"Take Desperate Measures"
A year and a half ago, Chip and Kim McAllister were paddling furiously to stay afloat in their real-world version of Survivor. Their company, an information-tech firm, had just gone bust, victim of a bad business partnerhsip. Their house was in foreclosure. They had two kids at home and no jobs....
In desperate times, you need to take desperate measures, says Chip, who came up with the idea of vying for a spot on The Amazing Race...
Once chosen, the McAllisters spent $1000 of their own money on equipment, and set off. ... Chip and Kim each got a check for $500,000o so they held a million bucks in their hands before paying about $350,000 in taxes. The rest of the money spared their house, valued at A$1.8 million,... They donated a portion of their earnings to their church and invested the rest in their business enterprises. Considered the most likable of the participants, they have parlayed their TV exposure into a career as inspirational speakers, giving lectures for a starting fee of $7500. Learn more at www.chipandkim.tv ...


So, they weren't so flush after all!

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
flush? What do you mean hooty? (Their house was valued at 1.8 mil. WOW!)

Konamouse
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I was soooo bummed when Kris & Jon got the slower plane, was encouraged when the time difference was shortened, but then they really were still 15 min behind the whole way (what happened to their backpacks - they had them when they got on the subway, but not when they got off - did the camera crew hold on to them?)

I loved the CBS Morning show. How cute when Phil said that Kris & Jon had the record for most kisses on TAR. Definately spent more time interviewing the runner's up than the winners (yay).

'squeek'

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I did like how Harry slightly slammed Hayden about her always yelling at Aaron. Glad that got at least a little attention. I just still cannot believe he proposed to her after she was such a pain in his booty.

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just watched the Early Show, and I totally agree with Yankee on how they gave very little attention to Freddy and Kendra. And the guy practically GUSHED over Kris and Jon. So I was happy. Gosh I was so grumpy last night.


Oh, I didn't mean for my earlier post last night to imply that I thought the show actually "rewarded" Kendra for her behaviour. I know there is no connection with behaviour and winning. Nobody speaks clearly when they are angry. Especially me.

But I DO agree with whoever it was that said they didn't have to rehash all the "bad behaviour" at the beginning of the show.

Maybe Kendra can spend some of her winnings on her enrolment fee to a Jane Elliot class/seminar.

Gina8642
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06-01-2001

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Watching F/K come to the finish line last night, I couldn't help but think that some of the smiles and clapping seemed forced. Maybe it was just my wishful thinking. In Bolo and Lori post boot interview Bolo went on about how he liked everyone on the race except Kendra. He was so offended by things she said in Africa that "he had no use" for someone like her. So, I know he wasn't happy.

Gina8642
Member

06-01-2001

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I recently heard that the Romber TV wedding is going forward. Probably this summer sometime. I believe it will be a full out reality experience. That is, they will be miked up as the do preperations etc and then it will all be edited down into either a night or a small series. I plan on avoiding it.

Maris
Member

03-28-2002

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
and the wedding night will be in the HOH room? They will be the surprise visitors for the HGs