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Raenstorm
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07-16-2004

Tuesday, December 28, 2004 - 7:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I really like K/J too. They have been my favorites for a while and this recap just shows that we aren't really seeing the bits and pieces that prove they do have a personality.

Raenstorm
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07-16-2004

Tuesday, December 28, 2004 - 7:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ok, geez... same preview as last week with R rebuffing Adam's advances, Vic getting sick and telling Jon to go away, and Freddy having a tantrum.

Scorpiomoon
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06-06-2002

Tuesday, December 28, 2004 - 8:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I agree with you guys. After tonight's show, I have a greater appreciation for J/K.

But for the most part, watching tonight's recap show made me want to vomit. Most of these people, literally, made me sick.

Raenstorm
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07-16-2004

Tuesday, December 28, 2004 - 8:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Agreed Scorpio. Maybe that's my problem. I don't usually mind being reminded of all that has gone on during the race but, tonight, we just go to see all the fighting and bickering again. <sigh> I hope TAR 7 teams are better picks than these....

And, with that, I'm off. My sisters are arriving tomorrow and I need to finish cleaning :-) Have a great night and a happy new year's day! See y'all next year and next week.

Scorpiomoon
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06-06-2002

Tuesday, December 28, 2004 - 8:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Good night, Raen!

Have a wonderful time with your sisters and have a happy New Year!

Whoami
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08-03-2001

Tuesday, December 28, 2004 - 8:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thank goodness for you spoiler/recapers! Mom latched on to that confounded Father of the Pride and won't let me change the channel (and both VCRs are already set up for taping other stuff). Stupid show, I thought they cancelled the darn thing! Oh well, hopefully it will be over in a half hour and I can at least catch the second half hour of TAR. At least its a recap!


Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002

Tuesday, December 28, 2004 - 8:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Did I hear correctly? The King of Synagogue? *snort*

(During a traffic jam in Africa, Jonathon was told the King of Senegal was visiting. It sounded like he kept saying the King of Synagogue...)

I found it interesting that the shove was conspicuously missing in the recap.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Tuesday, December 28, 2004 - 8:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks, Raen, for the lovely spoiling!!!

Unfortunately, I think this season is just full of whiny folks, which makes it less than enjoyable to see 'em at it all over again. I have no idea who made it on TAR7... I just know that *I* didn't! <pout>

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Tuesday, December 28, 2004 - 8:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I thought they showed a lot of "new" stuff that we hadn't seen before. Anyone else agree, or have I always just been distracted?

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Tuesday, December 28, 2004 - 8:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Who, it looked they are showing THREE half hour shows of Father of the Pride.

Scorpiomoon
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06-06-2002

Tuesday, December 28, 2004 - 8:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You're right, Julieboo. They showed a fair amount of new clips and never-seen confessionals.

Chieko
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11-20-2003

Tuesday, December 28, 2004 - 9:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yes Prisoner that is the way I heard him say it too,--The King of Synagogue

Several times I thought Kendra just didn't come off well. She is rather immature and spoiled.

Gina8642
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06-01-2001

Tuesday, December 28, 2004 - 9:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I found it interesting that the edited out "the shove". Perhaps it generated more controversy than they realized it wood. In a way, white washing it is worse to me.

Yes, there was a lot of stuff that hadn't aired before, but most of it was already available the the official TAR CBS site in the form of insider video.

Kep421
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08-11-2001

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 5:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
They did show Jon hitting Vic in the head with the trunk lid of their vehicle. Maybe showing that scene was the allowed allotment for spousal abuse in one show?

*for those who don't realize it, points to tongue planted firmly in cheek*

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 8:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Maybe as a retired special ed teacher I am over-reacting, but Lori and Bolo's "act" at the airport seemed very disrespectful of people who have real physical/mental challenges - the majority of whom would NEVER dream of asking for special treatment! JMO!

Marej
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09-20-2002

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 8:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I got the impression that they had the editor from Mark Burnett productions do the editing last night and they kept dropping little hints about Jon & Vickie for next week.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 9:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I heard the "King of Synagogue" too...how can this man not watch these shows and see what a complete idiot he makes of himself? His self-congratulatory speech at the Viking Village was nauseating. Oh please, please, please don't let him win!

Dogdoc
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09-29-2001

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 9:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just read the article in TV Guide on the Family Page by Michael Davis. It states that the Amazing Race is a good show to watch with kids because it brings geography to life and they can see how "exhausting and life affirming" the competition far from home can be. I have no young children, but I don't feel the adults are being good enough role models to encourage young children to watch. Do any of you watch this show with your children and are they frightened by the actions of the competitors?

Landi
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07-29-2002

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 10:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
my daughter watches (she is 14) with us. she just thinks that the people that some of the competitors are disrespectful of other countries. and appreciates the competitors who are respectful. she enjoys seeing the places they visit (we discuss the history of the places, customs, etc.) as for jonathan, kendra, etc. she thinks they are jerks and doesn't take them at face value. she's seen enough that she realizes that alot of people just are trying for "face time" and she isn't interested in watching them as much. you should have seen her make fun of "holly" from big brother last year. it was hilarious!

Kep421
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08-11-2001

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 10:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think young children might identify with some of these people on different levels. Most kids, even the very young, recognize bad behavior when they see it. Most of the actions of these adults can be seen on any playgound. Even the youngest would recognize Jon's temper tantrums.

These people are acting immature and behaving badly, but they aren't terrifying. I don't think children would be afraid. I think they would more likely disapprove and recommend time outs and such.

I would watch this show with my grandchildren, if I could get them to sit still long enough. I think watching this show with a child would be a great opportunity to reinforce ideas of good and bad behavior.

JMO tho....

Shelb724
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10-20-2002

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 10:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
my 14 year old daughter doesn't watch this, but my 17 year old does. we both busted up when the "king of synagogue" was blocking traffic. that was too funny. doesn't make up for his treatment of victoria tho. of course, she doesn't have to put up with him beyond the race. i really hate to see what happens when they lose. i hope it happens soon. i'm tired of watching spousal abuse every week. the thing is that when they were in sweden, he actually had tamed down a little. but by the time they got to africa, watch out. yes, i'll never forget the "king of synagogue." that was great (i'm jewish, and was on the board of my "synagogue"--too funny.)

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 10:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My kids watch TAR with me but they are old enough not to be afraid of it. Then again they've been brought up watching action movies. My #1 son also said when we were watching Victoria crying and whining while carrying Jonathen's bag, 'you probably would've been cursing him out right?'. I said you bet your bum I would've.

Schoolmarm
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02-18-2001

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 11:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I get tired of the "ugly American tourist" syndrome that some of the contestants exhibit. Some are totally clueless about how people live in other countries. Guess what, folks, there is poverty IN the US, too. There is poverty everywhere. But in the US, there are so many with riches that are unbelievable to people in most of the world. To some of them we "smell different" and are obsessed with bathing, possessions, appearance, and electronics. We are seeing lots of "spoiled Americans" on this season. SIGH!

Cripes, don't any of these contestants ever go camping?

"King of Synagogue" just takes the cake!

I wouldn't watch this season with small children unless I could "de-brief" them about bad behavior towards each other and to the people of the countries that they visit.

This is still my favorite show!

Ar_jammer
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11-17-2004

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 11:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Mine too Schoolmarm. Only watch 2 shows now... TAR and Joan of Arcadia. Love Joan. Anyhow, I missed the show last night due to VCR ineptitude. They pre-empted TAR in my town for Ohio State Basketball. TAR was to be on at 2:30 am this morning, but i didn't get it. Sounds like I really didn't miss much. I always watch the insider videos on the cbs site. And, actually, a week without J/V has been a blessing

No links this week. Looking forward to next week!


Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 11:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My 7-year old isn't really interested in watching TAR (unless she is grounded from cartoon network and nickelodeon). However, she loves to watch Fear Factor...go figure.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 11:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
We have watched every season of TAR with our kids, who are 6 and 8 now. Daughter wasn't really interested til this past season. As we do with all of the shows the kids watch, we watch first then decide if it's ok for them to see. I've got to say they haven't got to see much of this season of TAR. For me its the way some of the teams communicate (badly) with each other. We treat each other with respect, we don't yell and scream or say nasty things to each other, and the kids aren't going to see people act like that on tv either. If there was only the occassional outburst or snapping I wouldn't have a problem, but in every episode this season the yelling, screaming, and nastiness has been over the top.

I miss TAR when it focused on teams working together without all the major drama!

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 1:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Maybe ten mins of new footage in the whole hour? I felt that they added a fair amount of Jon stuff yet edited out his assault on Victoria.

If I hadnt watched the other shows in total I would think that Jon was just harmless kind of spazzie big mouth. Showing him making a deal with the African Local and breaking off the Ice Bulls horns and tail showed his 'human' side. BUT WHY? Why the special editing??

Anyways, i'm still watching! Wish they had added new footage to the Next Episode Preview.

By the way, that nightclub only opens at 10 pm at night. Team bolo will be on the 7am??train...can anyone catch up on a six hour delay? I guess the only way will be if they are all having to fly out of Europe to some obscure location in ASIA where the planes only leave three times a day. THEN team Bolo COULD have a chance to catch up.

Whoami
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08-03-2001

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 4:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I watched some show I had taped on VH1 (or whatever that "music" cable station is). It was called, "The 40 Greatest Moments On Reality TV."

Flo's whiny over the top behavior was one of the featured "moments." Phil did a sidebar saying something like "Flo provided great television. We need more contestants like Flo."

Ugh. Well, if the producers are now screening applicants to weed IN the emotionally unbalanced volatile person, they sure did their job well this season.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 6:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ugh. If that's what they are now looking for (in the way of applicants), then they are soon gonna lose some of their devoted fan base. One of the reasons why I've always liked TAR is that the contestants seemed to consist of (mostly) "regular" people. Less of the "wannabe's" and more of the "let's challenge ourselves and oh yeah maybe we'll win a million bucks".

The over the top casting this time (wrestlers? Jonathan?) and those wannabe's (how many sets of models/actors are there this time?) have diluted my enjoyment so far this season. I, personally, think it's much more fun to watch real folks try to accomplish different tasks in different countries. I find it less fun to watch those who are so obviously "acting" for the cameras. Come on, TAR! I know there are a LOT of real folks out there who apply. Heck, I was one of 'em! I don't wanna be anything other than a regular contestant. Who wins! <hee hee>

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Thursday, December 30, 2004 - 9:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The reality is that they aren't really interested in the older (not age-wise, but long-term-wise) viewers - they know that tv watchers generally stick to the shows they are already watching - their main interest is in attracting new viewers. They do this by using tactics like casting people (and remember, this is "casting") who generate headlines - people like Jonathan, pretty people like the so-called model couples (and personally I liked last year's (Brandon and Nicki?) a lot better than Freddy and Kendra), the "wrestlers," etc. The "normal" people don't generate as much reactionary buzz. It is unfortunate but it is true.

As for personalities, I much preferred Colin and Christi last year to most of this year's bunch. Colin was intense but he wasn't nearly as obnoxious as Jonathan, and Christi wasn't nearly as spineless and certainly not as whiny as Victoria. Just my opinion, of course.

I'm on the Kris/Jon bandwagon myself. I like Gus and Hera but don't think they have what it takes to get to the end.

Dogdoc
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09-29-2001

Friday, December 31, 2004 - 7:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Up until AR 6 I thought the contestants were fun to watch and only mildly annoying at times. I did not watch this recap show because I actually needed a break from the contestants. There just seems to be something wrong with the continuity.Just when you feel good about something one couple does you are faced with another Jon/Vic encounter and the mood is lost. "Thank you" to those who answered my question about if kids are watching.Up till this group I would have called AR a family show. I just want to get this one over.

Cdbga
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10-04-2004

Friday, December 31, 2004 - 9:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I agree about the unlikeable contestants this season. I was discussing reality shows with a coworker who just started watching them and I asked if he'd watched The Amazing Race at all. He hasn't ever watched it. I told him that in past seasons, I'd have recommended it, but if he hasn't watched it before, then this isn't the season to start watching. I, too, like Kris/John and there are things I like about some of the other couples, but Jonathan/Victoria and Kendra are really bringing this season down for me.