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Riviere
Member
09-09-2000
| Monday, July 31, 2006 - 10:19 am
Now it is down to rooting between teams I really like instead of still watching teams compete just hoping they'd leave. That was really sad Mrs F noticed they met their end in a church and she didn't seem to understand why they deserved it. Guess the powers that be operate in mysterious ironic ways?
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 5:02 am
I am so loving that the teams have to be SMART as well as physical to do well in this game! Reminds me of my beloved - albeit deceased - MOLE!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 5:33 am
I can't believe the Southies and CIA and Genius' wandered around those woods and stuff for 2hrs lol and the USA's found the clue so quickly. I liked USA and sorry they're out. I like all of the teams though and will be happy with whoever wins.
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Sportygirl
Member
06-14-2005
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 6:51 am
Help! Maybe I nodded off on the couch so if I missed something can someone fill me in? Why did Southies, CIA and Genius' get to go directly to Normandy after getting to the Eiffel Tower? They didn't have to go to the 2nd level of the Tower and find the Statue of Liberty? They got a phone message to get their car by the Statue but they didn't have to figure out the "cleaning the streets" clue. Did the Southies share the info they found when they poured water on the map with CIA's and the Genuis'? I thought they were going to use that as a way to get a little ahead of the other 2 teams.
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Nancypj
Member
08-17-2001
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 7:30 am
Sport - they got to by pass that "cleaning the streets" thing because they had already figured out to wipe the paint off the map. And all three teams were there when the Southies tried the map thing. I thought that they at least should have had to go up and find the clue to find the buckets. The "motorola message" could have come as they were standing with the buckets telling them to go to the cars by the statue.
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 7:46 am
The Southies figured out the map clue on the way to the Eiffel tower. One of the boys, was using the old noggin and was suspicious of the map. It was made out of some sort of material that was foreign to him. They decided to test it out by pouring water on it <theres a fireman joke that belongs here, but I can't quite put my finger on it>...and Voila! In typical Southie boy fashion, they decided that they would use this information not to get ahead of the other teams, but to mess with them for a bit! Therefore, they bypassed having to go to the Eiffel tower to find the Statue of Liberty to get the "clean the streets" clue. They already had the clue leading them out of town...all they had to do was find the cars. Now here's the tricky part, some would argue that the Motorola message (sheesh, now they've got me saying that) telling them where the cars were might be unfair at this point, being that they were able to skip steps...but at the same time, the motorola message followed the solving of the map clue. So, I think they made the right decision...but there had to be some discussion among the producers at this point as to what should be done. Trust those knucklehead Southie Boys to screw up the plan! Being that the three teams had no idea where they were in relative running order, I applaud the Southie Boys for sharing the info with the Geniuses, and Ex-CIA. And while I am applauding, I'd like to give a standing ovation and a BRAVO!! to Sam! I, too have a fear of heights. The tale of the infamous double Ferris Wheel incident has become a family legend that is being past down to generations. I am sure that some day, I will be long dead, and we will be somewhere near the end of the 21st century and my decedents will still be telling the tale to their offspring on their wireless gizmos while crusiing the airways in their hovercrafts. When we watch The Amazing Race, and something like climbing, falling, repelling, jumping off, anything higher than a step ladder is involved...my immediate response is "There is no way...no friggin way." That's ditto for swinging bridges over ravines. Again, imagine me crawling on me hands and knees over rough hewn boards....yup that was me...the kids still laugh about it...and if I could have figured out how to do it with my eyes closed...I surely would have...the only way I made it was by intense focus on the boards, and forcing myself not to peer between the cracks. So you see, I TOTALLY empathize with Sam. Anyone who could overcome that kind of fear, and do what he did, especially being in the kind of shape he is in...is to be commended. It was a true turning point in the hunt (<--- not race) for the Geniuses. Also, a hats off to Francis. Without his patience and encouragement, Sam would never have suceeded. And I'm sure it took a lot of both. All that said, I am so sorry to see me girls go. Team Miss USA played a brilliant game, and gave it their all. For those of us (<---that would be guilty me) who thought they were there for additional scenery and totally underestimated their mental, physical, and emotional prowess. I loved how they were able to laugh at their own folley of not realizing sooner that it was the streets on the map that needed washing. Oh well, I'm sure the streets of Paris are much cleaner for their having been there. I wish them all great success in the future especially Melissa...who rocks!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 8:19 am
Same here Mary bout the climbing thing. That would've ended the race for me because there's no way I could've done that. Even blindfolded. Nope not me.
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Sportygirl
Member
06-14-2005
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 9:34 am
Thanks for clarifying what happened for me! I just wanted to make sure Miss USA didn't get robbed. I was really pulling for them since now there is only one woman left in the game.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 5:14 pm
Tee hee! Did you notice it was the three all-male teams who were muddling around in the woods forever?
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 5:51 pm
I was really feeling it for Sam too. The asthma, the fear of heights. Yup! Francis was supportive, though you could tell he was frustrated. Charles OTH was exactly like my sister gets with me with the "oh suck up and just get over it and do it" attitude. That was getting me to do a slow burn last night. Yes, Sam is out of shape, and it contributes to the asthma. But its not all about being fat. I used to get such looks of disdain when I'd be huffing and puffing and gasping for air, that I'd find myself holding my breath during moments of physical exertion for fear someone would hear me wheezing. Anyway, back to Sam. I'm very impressed he got through that. I seriously doubt I could have done it. That swinging bridge alone would have paralyzed me.
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Ace232521
Member
09-09-2004
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 7:23 pm
My kids met Sam and Francis this past weekend. They were playing games at Gameworks, and my son looked up and there was one on each side of him. I think they were surprised that a ten year old recognized them. They just told him thanks for watching the show. He was thrilled and they quickly became his new favorite team.
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 8:04 pm
How cool was that! What a neat surprise for your son.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, August 07, 2006 - 8:56 pm
So what happened to the show tonight? Isn't it usually on Mondays? They better not have canceled it before the finale! That, or I'm just having brain freeze as usual and can't remember what night it's on, but I thought for sure I was taping Hell's Kitchen and watching this!
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Starshine40
Member
07-30-2002
| Monday, August 07, 2006 - 9:12 pm
Watching, it was on here on the west coast at the usual time. A very close finish between ex-cia and the geniusus for 3rd place. ex-cia were eliminated unfortunately. Air force is in first and the southie boys in 2nd.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, August 07, 2006 - 10:11 pm
Awww....I kind of liked to see a ex-CIA against the ex-Air Force. Sort of a battle of the country's government forces. 
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 4:28 am
Regular time here in the central time zone as well - I am glad to see AF and Southies in the finale, but I was ready to grab those Southie boys up and shake them really hard when they were fighting last night. Too much testosterone in that vehicle, I guess!
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Bidasea
Member
08-04-2005
| Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 7:43 am
That was one of the most exciting endings I've seen. I like all the teams, but AF is my fav. The Southie boys were just lucky that they were able to solve the clue in record time, because that 12 year old boy fighting amongst themselves really was a waste of their time. They better wait until they get home to "beat on each other".
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 7:59 am
I'm up to date this week, thanks to the lovely TheOwl! I wanted the Geniuses to be out! They may have intelligence but they just didn't seem to have much common sense, and they didn't work well together. I was hoping the ex-CIA were just ahead - I wonder if they were in fact very behind and the cutting of the show was just to get us worked up. I enjoyed it anyway. Yes those Southies - come on!! Fight AFTER you've won the money!
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Tuzza
Member
08-19-2005
| Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 8:26 am
I just watched my Tivo of the show last night, I was sad to see CIA go too. I hate how the genuises talk to that one guy, Sam?? I also want to say that as a huge reality TV fan for years now, I think that might have been one of the more difficult/dangerous tasks...that trip around the ledge....I am not sure I could have done that one. Are the Southies brothers? I wonder if mom was having a heart attack watching them embarrass themselves like that. That being said, I am glad they are still in it though. Go AF!
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Madelane
Member
08-20-2001
| Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 9:24 am
I don't think they manipulated the editing much on the ending because in past shows, the losing team gets a message (I refuse to call it a Motorola Message) telling them they are eliminated as soon as the other team finds the last clue. Here, they got the message after they found the clue so it had to be really close. They were so disappointed! The ledge thing didn't look dangerous to me, just terrifying. My hands were sweating the entire time, and I pretty much couldn't look. It's not about falling, it's about just being there!
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 9:45 am
I was holding my breath there at the end waiting to see who was going to solve it first. I'm glad the Geniuses didn't get eliminated ONLY because Francis would've been the goat, and he would have never heard the end of it. Now if it would have been Charles...that's a whole different story. I'm also glad that Charles had to be the one on the ledge, that way he couldn't criticize someone else's performance. That was DARN scary, and anyone who got out on that ledge gets HUGE props from me. I was terrified just watching. The camera points straight down, and I'm feeling woozie and hanging on to the couch for dear life, and breathing funny. I also thought it was kind of funny that the Southie Boys have two firemen on their team, and who gets to climb out on the ledge...John, the mortgage broker! I also loved the irony of the Mullen twins going at each other in the City of Brotherly love. Those boys owe John big time, for carrying the team today...and then not letting them self-destruct. He sure had his hands full in this episode. Loved when the Air Force gal chided her team "Not to touch that"...and it turned out to be the entrance to a secret room lol! My heart when out to her though having to watch her hubby up on the ledge. I would have been vomitting in the gutter. I love how clever these clue people are. Making them figure out Susan B. Anthony's viewpoint...to find the keys. And the Visa thing! Excellent incorporation of product placement. I sure am going to miss this show. I already miss TeamMissUSA.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 10:06 am
At this point I think the Southies are my favs. The brothers bickering reminds me of my kids lol. But I'd be happy with anyone winning at this point too. I would be totally clueless in this game. And no way would I have been on that ledge.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 1:39 pm
Do we know if the finale will be one hour or two? I have just LOVED this show - or did everyone already know that?
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 1:52 pm
TNT, according to my listings for next week it's just one hour.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 5:59 pm
Thanks, Retired! A good thing to know as I think I have to set the VCR that night!
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