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The TVClubHouse: Amazing Race Archives: Amazing Race VI: AR General Discussions: ** TONIGHT'S SHOW -- Nov 16 ** SPOILERS **: Archive through November 18, 2004 users admin

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Reader234
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08-13-2000

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 5:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I cant believe they started in Chicago!! Where they filmed is one of the busiest areas, and since there werent any people around, they must've had clearance to block off during filming!! and i missed it!! :-) Those 5 cars speeding down, passing, speeding, I cant believe they didnt have any accidents!!

and I dont know which incident sticks out most in the *duh moment, when they drove 1 1/2 hours passed the turn, or when she put regular gas in the "diesal" only truck!!

Dogdoc
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09-29-2001

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 5:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The yelling seems to have started early in this race.I loved the editing with the slow music playing while the daughter cruised down the road. The expression on the boat man's face as the screamers found the buoy was classic.I hope we have more episodes as good as this one!

Hootyhoot
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12-18-2001

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 7:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I saw a quote from Phil before the show started where he said something about this AR having the noisiest team they ever had ... and it's gotta be Johnathan and Victoria ... and I bet they stick around for a while!

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 7:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My vote for "noisiest" would be Bolo and Lori!

I liked the "long distance dating" couple a lot - wish I could remember their names!

Don and MJ and Dad are all too old and slow to make it with this group of young, tough athletes! My heart is with them, but my head is already shaking!!

Gen
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08-22-2003

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 8:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
In at least one previous season, I remember teams being told to slow down when driving, that there was a speed that they couldn't exceed. Has this changed or has the speed limit been increased? Some of the driving last night was pretty bad, approaching road rage.

I'm with you all - hope that Jonathan/Victoria and Bolo/Lori are gone SOON! Also, I wouldn't be upset if Adam (horn man)left early too.


Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 9:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I wish they could have a team mixup and put Jonathan and Lori together. But, then again, that might be too violent for TV.

I was starting to really like Avi and was sorry to see him and Joe leave.

Calamity
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10-18-2001

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 10:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'll agree with Wargod. I've loved TAR since its first season because of its heartpounding excitement, exotic destinations, meeting people from different cultures on their own turf & terms, and, of course, the gorgeous scenery and thrilling tasks. The melodramatic personal stuff usually turns me off because it detracts from those elements.

Now, I'm pretty easygoing (yes I am, lol!) but last night there were three teams that seriously fried my nerves. I don't ever remember that happening before - especially on the very first episode. I hope that's not a sign of things to come!

Now for the fun stuff - great to see Phil again! And the starting line in Chicago was beautiful - I've seen pictures of that area before. Iceland was breathtaking and I loved the ice wall task. Oh and I didn't hear the dreaded word "Yield" at all. Or maybe I just blocked it out, lol.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 10:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I agree that the wrestling woman is the loudest (and I was watching to see who it was - thought it would be the girls from Queens but they turned out to be a pleasant surprise (was afraid they would be a stereotype)). Second loudest is Jonathan - who was I was wishing would fall into one of the cracks in the glacier.

Happymom
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01-20-2003

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 10:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Great show! I loved seeing somewhere new...Iceland!

At least one of the guys made me wonder if he was acting so mean and obnoxious for the camera/possible hollywood job in the future. I can't say that he was trying to copy Colin because this wasn't filmed after Colin's TAR was aired. Just wonderin'...

Thanks to everyone for spoiling. I had to miss the first 20 min of my favorite show, so, I'm glad to have this to catch up!

Re: the night on the glacier in the tents, one of my first thoughts was, where do they use the restroom. For the possibility of $1 million, I could get over my problems with feeling so uncomfortable in that situation, but there weren't even any trees to hide behind! (Actually, I would just hold it the entire time if possible!)

Quite a few of these people seem to treat their teammate/partner disrespectfully. I don't remember that there were as many teams where someone was so nasty to the other (or in some cases, nasty to each other) in the previous seasons of TAR.

Most of the teams seem more competitive right from the start than most of the teams in previous seasons.

Wish we didn't have to wait an entire week for the next show!

Wink
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10-06-2000

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 11:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think Colin and Jonathon were separated at birth. They even kind of look alike. Victoria should have saved her ice pick. She may need it.

Happygal
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11-15-2004

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 11:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Love this show... tho' I wish it wasnt' on late at night because then I can't sleep... I was soooo tense after watching those 3 miserable couples scream at each other for 2 hours.

I remember in the first season or two that teams were penalized for going over the speed limit. I wish they would bring that rule back. Last season and this one the show has made it seem that it's ok to speed, pass on double lines, tailgate, not wear your seat belt, etc... I'm just waiting for the producers to hand them a beer before they get into their cars.

So far, I don't have a favourite team... although H&A seem ok as well as Kris and John, and possibly the sisters (if they get their act together).

Was the Dad a CIA agent? If so, that may explain why they haven't found Osama yet... that Dad seemed a bit clueless!

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 11:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Jonathan reminds me if the guy in season two(?) who was with his ex-wife but they wanted to reconcile, or something like that. He was always a mixture of wanting to be in control but not wanting to take responsibility for anything, and this guy seems like that too. Wish I could remember his name. I think it was the same year the brother/sister team won.

I could do with a few less shouters too. The nice thing about last season for me was that when it got down to four or five teams I would have been happy if anyone won (even Colin, as they had done so well in other legs). Perhaps others like the shouting though.

ETA: The guy I mean is Will, from "Will and Tara", I think Jonathan looks like him and acts like him:
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race2/teams/bios/tara.shtml

Kep421
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08-11-2001

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 12:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well at least now we know why keeping kosher (food wise) wasn't a problem for this installement...

Awareinva
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08-13-2001

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 12:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Wow..... glad it wasn't just me who thought the yelling and disrespecting started early this time. Can you imagine these teams if they make it to leg 8 or 9??? Colin times five!!! AcKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!

That guy Jonathan has got to go....but knowing how things go - he'll be around til the end. Hard to feel sorry for the wife tho. She admitted that she just lets him be in charge... what a (well... can't say or I'll get mod'ed :-)). Anyway, it made for some excitement in the first show with promise to get better! I'm so glad we didn't have to wait long for another TAR!!

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 12:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I found it quite odd that it was couples who supposedly love each other that were showing so much disrespect. The Father/daughter, and friends team showed much more co-operation and respect for each other. The shouting needs to be addressed. It's not an effective means of communication and does nothing to further the relationship.

Unfortunately, casting people seem to think it makes good tv. It doesn't. It only makes noise.

Spear
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08-06-2001

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 12:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Gen, Happygal: The rule is that they can't break local laws. Maybe they weren't exceeding the local speed limit. It's also possible that the teams received time penalties. They sometimes adjust the times during pit stops because of penalties and because of credits due to production problems. They don't tell us about them unless the standings change. (Notice they never show the time gaps when they finish the legs?)

Apparently, the production crew (cameraman and soundman) also has the authority to limit their speed. During TAR4, the rumor was that Chuck and Millie (virgins) were told by their crew to drive well below the speed limit because Chuck looked sleepy. They were eliminated because they weren't allowed to keep up with Jon and Kelly's car.


Producerchic
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06-29-2004

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 1:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
All I know after watching last night's show (not to mention TAR5) is that I never EVER want to hear the word "baby" again, unless it is used to describe a young child!



Producerchic
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06-29-2004

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 1:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Kep, I was thinking the same thing (RE: Keeping Kosher) as I watched last night's show... All that discussion was really a moot point!

Cdbga
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10-04-2004

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 2:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Could you believe Lori was STILL harping on Bolo about the map thing at the pit stop in front of Phil? Most teams manage to put away the bad behavior for that. I thought Phil looked kind of uncomfortable with that. I am the same way when people are arguing and I'm stuck with them. You try to just pretend you don't notice them.

Reiki
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08-12-2000

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 3:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Harry Smith and Dave the Weatherguy from the CBS Early Show were a shadow team on the first leg of the race. They showed part 1 this morning on the Early Show and it will continue tomorrow. It is also available on the CBS Website:

Team Early Show's Amazing Race

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 4:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Happymom, I think I remember seeing two slightly larger tents than the ones in which the teams spent the night. I was wondering at the time if one had portapotties and the other was a food storage/preparation tent. Just a thought as I have a "camping out" mentality!!

Nickovtyme
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07-29-2004

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 4:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks, Raen! My VCR ran out of tape when they all go to the glacier and I had to come here to get the rest!

I can't remember the names, yet...but did you see the guy push the Snowmobile dude out of the way and was like, "Get away!" or some crap like that...he was only trying to help...here we americans go disrespecting foreigners on their own land.

Daphnematthews
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07-22-2004

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 5:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Is it just me or do there seem to be an emphasis of people who do modeling in this go round?

Jonathan really got on my nerves last night with his ranting. He can go anytime...my luck, he will stay and be in til at least the F2. All I can say is Victoria is a better woman that I would be.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 10:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm not so sure Victoria is a better woman but rather, a "battered" woman, at least verbally! I hope if things haven't changed for them since this was filmed that watching it will be a serious eye-opener for her. No one deserves to be treated that way and no amount of material things can make up for it!

I too kept thinking, "What's with all this 'baby' this and 'baby' that just like the last TAR?" I've never heard so many couples call each other baby in my life! I've heard babe, even babycakes(!)when being silly, but all this BABY BABY BABY BABY..... argggh!!!!!!

I also liked the long-distance dating couple. They seemed sweet. I hope they do well. I agree it doesn't bode well for the older couple and the dad who aren't as physically pumped as the others who are so much younger. They really go through a lot of extreme stunts and I can't see them keeping up, but I hope they do hang in there for a while!

Riviere
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09-09-2000

Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 4:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The perfect "noisy couple" would be Jonathan and Lori, but as has been said, can you imagine them paired up? That's scary stuff!!!
Not surprised the NY boys left first. If they'd only listened to Gus when he said "this isn't the place" and Avi & Joe kept driving, who knows? It was that close. Avi chose not to trust Gus and insisted they go into the resort.. Now what's wrong with that picture? If you were in the race and knew what vehicles looked like on that leg, did not see any flags nor vehicles nor people besides 1 team running back to their truck telling you it was the wrong place, why in the world park to run around wasting time for 10 minutes? Just as well Avi & Joe lost early if they couldn't trust an honest man trying to help!