Rude players get their comeuppance
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Murpol | Sunday, September 23, 2001 - 05:32 pm   I watched the show again, and have to agree. I gave an evil chuckle when the teachers kicked the other couple out of the cab, because I knew they would still lose! I am not sure how I feel about Team Guido. I liked them (for the most part) in the first episode, but I can't say I liked their attitude in the second show. I hope we see them in a situation soon where they are struggling and on their own, and they regret breaking their alliance. It may not happen, but I can hope. I think the frat brothers are great! I like the mother and daughter team, but I think the daughter should treat her mom with more respect. Although I don't care for Frank, I think his wife has alot of spunk. He must have some redeeming qualities, other wise I don't see why she would consider going back to him. Maybe they are edited out?? |
Crazydog | Monday, September 24, 2001 - 11:50 am   As I said in another thread, I didn't feel bad for Lenny at all. As Karyn said, he has no common sense. The object of the game is to look for flags, and when he was up there he should have turned around and looked for the biggest objects he could see. To come down without seeing anything is simply ridiculous. He's not very bright. Rather than asking her for suggestions, he made something up and wasted time. She had every right to feel frustrated. His tears just showed that he's a big baby. I really cannot stand the gay couple. On the first episode, I couldn't stand their matching outfits (gay people all across the country must cringe when they see that). On this last episode, I couldn't stand their elitist attitude. I think Paul and Amie are entertaining to watch, despite the fact that she's very whiny and he's temperamental. The fat fraternity brothers are idiots but also entertaining. The mother/daughter are starting to annoy me, but I feel sorry for the mom - her daughter's not very nice to her and seems embarrassed to be with her. The two lawyers are playing very well - calm and collected. They have yet to argue at all and work well as a team. |
Franny | Monday, September 24, 2001 - 02:21 pm   I like the old couple just because they are giving it a shot..think its great. I think the frat brothers are soooo funny, not too bright, but funny...I thought I would die laughing about the goat thing... |
Misslibra | Monday, September 24, 2001 - 09:10 pm   I seen both shows and felt bad for Lenny, and it's good to see a man show his emotions, we have been seeing more Men cry lately, and maybe some people are uncomfortable seeing this but I think it's good to see a Man not afraid to cry. But in saying that, Karyn got in Lenny's case about what he did and rightly so! He should of known better then to go all the way up there and then come down with nothing. He cause them to waste a lot of valuable time. But I'm glad they made it. The Mother and Daughter team is doing better then I expected. I'm going to excused the daughter because I don't think she means to be disrespectful to her Mother, it's just the way it coming out under the pressure of the game. You can tell Mother and Daughter love each other dearly. Team Guido I find them funny because they seem to run all over themselves trying to beat everybody else. But those are the two to watch, very clever and smart, and if the other teams aren't careful they may take this game. But they definately got the snob elitist attitude. And I bet they are that way outside of the game. The Frat brother are funny in a three stooges kind of way. Don't know how far they will go. Paul and Amy, what a couple. Paul had me laughing and in shock at the fact he was telling his wfie to go kick that one girls ass. I was like, I can't believe he is telling her that, instead of trying to calm her down. I like them though, and was glad to see them doing their task so well despite of the fact that Paul constantly complains. The Teacher's, you are the weakest link... good bye! The older couple is hanging in there pretty good. I like them to and hope they'll go far. Marguaritte Husband or her Ex is a competitor in every meaning of the word. He's in this game to win and makes no apologies about it. I didn't read into it as him being abusive towards her. He trying to beat Team Guido, and is becoming increasingly frustrated that Team Guido continues to beat them at every turn, which I find funny. And the two ladies who took the fast forward, I was glad for them, it save them a lot of time, but everyone ended up catching up with them anyway, I didn't quite understand how that happen? And the other two guys, there is not a whole lot I can say, nothing really stands out in my mind about them, except they are hot!  |
Isee2 | Monday, September 24, 2001 - 10:04 pm   I am not up with everyone's names on the show yet, but I like all of them except for the teachers. When they crowded in the cab and thought it was sooooo funny, I about had a cow. LOL Glad to see them gone. I think it is funny to listen to all the "conversation" that goes on. I did not like it though when Lenny's girlfriend kept harping at him. It was a big put down. I think the two fella's that use to live in Paris, may not be so great somewhere else. They better watch it, or they will not be patting themselves on the back so much. I had taped the show and my husband and I were watching it and about half way through the tape, he looked at me and said he didn't think it would do for us to be in that game. LOL |
Bernie | Tuesday, September 25, 2001 - 03:46 am   Hi y'all, so this is where you got to! I watched both episodes, love the show, still don't know the names yet though, so can't make intelligent comments ;-) Glad that the two rude women were last and lost, don't like the daughter in the mother daughter team, rooting for the 'older' couple, wondering about which of the real couples will still be together at the end, and the gay Paree couple will look silly when they need help at another location, and get none. Lawyers okay, frat buddies okay, will keep watching, and is the 'official site' at CBS website? Thanks :-) |
Sallycat | Tuesday, September 25, 2001 - 08:43 am   Just like Nicole on BB2 these girls are going to be saying "They edited me to MAKE me sound like a " Funny how they are able to do that???? |
Tbear | Tuesday, September 25, 2001 - 09:47 am   First off, KIZZ and JUDY, HOW do you get those faces? I have never seen those ones before. I know that there is a list somewhere, but I still have not found it Thanking you in advance. MARGARITE should have pushed her abusive ex off the cliff without a bungie cord (kidding). Seriously, he is not someone to re-unite with. As for the cameraman rendezvous, I think that she needs some counseling prior to entering any other relationships, as it is clear she has some issues with being drawn to abusive men. I don't think that LENNY ever wanted to be on this show. I have not seen one sign from day one that he is into this at all. His wife is a total trooper, so I am ass-uming that this was her idea, definitely not his. My wish for Lenny is that through this ordeal, he gains some self-respect and confidence. Regarding the cab-stealing TEACHERS-see ya! What goes around comes around, (like another cab to the airport home). They both should have to write 1000 times on the board "I will never use my feminine charms for evil again." The FRAT BROTHERS argue so much! I thought that once you become frat brothers, you became more team-like. The "Initiation Period" was over years ago boys....chill out. The MALE PARTNERS didn't seem to know as much about France as they protested. Not nice or too smart to make an alliance and ditch them so soon. Eventually, they will all have to break alliances, but they blew it. I like the LAWYERS, because they are composed and mature(and one is cute ). Also, if they win the money maybe they will donate some to charity and get into an honest profession-that's just the general "lawyer prospective" (kidding), they could be honest, fair lawyers. The MOTHER-DAUGHTER team are the ultimate of dysfunction. The daughter is mean to her mother and her mother is too passive. Don't know the story there, but it's not nice to see. I also like the OLDER couple, but unfortunately, I don't think that they will physically make it as the wife was tired and wasn't sure she could go on, but they found the freebie which really helped. I truly wish them the best of luck! My choice for winning is the Nicer BLACK COUPLE. They are a true "team" and these qualities are what I personally like to think will win this. TBear |
Judy | Tuesday, September 25, 2001 - 10:50 am   I also found it hilarious that 2 of the teams that have 1 aggressive player and 1 'quitter type' BOTH sent the 'quitter' to look for the flag in the Eiffel Tower!!! I of course am speaking of Lenny & Karen (?) and Aimee & Paul. Hopefully they will have learned their lesson...Those 2 women should have chosen to go up there instead of standing at the foot and SHREAKING every 60 seconds. That would have driven me nuts -I probably would have kicked the damn tower too psst...Tbear...look at the top of the screen and click "clipart" that will open a new window with all available doodads- you can just copy and post the tags too.  |
Voyeur | Tuesday, September 25, 2001 - 08:21 pm   Er, Tbear, the grandparents did not get the "freebie" (the fast forward pass). They were beat to it by the lawyers on the first episode. The team that got the fast forward on the second leg were the "best friends/working moms" team. And there are only two black couples, Frank/Marguerite and Lenny/Karyn, so I'm not sure what team you are referring to as the "nicer BLACK COUPLE". |
Tbear | Wednesday, September 26, 2001 - 11:52 am   JUDY, thanks! That was nice of you to answer me back. I did find this clipart section, but the copy and paste, I'll have to try. VOYEUR, I thought that the older couple got the "fast forward pass" (I didn't know the correct term-I think people know what I mean). I already mentioned Marguerite and her obnoxious ex and couldn't recall the nicer black couple's name, since there are only 2 black couples, I thought it was straight-forward. I thought Lenny was the white guy with the red-headed go-getter wife. I am not so sure that I am wrong on this. Anyhow, I mean no harm and people do make mistakes. Also, when I mention black, it is not a racist remark, it is only my way of showing distinction in who I am speaking about. Happy viewing tonight everyone. |
Voyeur | Wednesday, September 26, 2001 - 04:49 pm   Tbear, nope, the lawyers got it on the first episode, the working moms got it on the second. Lenny and Karyn are the other black couple. Paul and Amie are the "white guy with the red-headed go-getter wife." You can see all the teams and their bios on the CBS site, as well as episode recaps. I didn't mean to insinuate that your use of black was offensive, I just copied the way you typed it so you would know what part I was referring to. |
Judy | Wednesday, September 26, 2001 - 08:23 pm   Bert & Ernie (aka Team Guido) make the Teachers seem pleasant, I did not care for their snotty ways tonight and would have so enjoyed seeing them lose tonight - especially in Paris because.. say it with me- "They lived ther for 2 years"  |
Wink | Wednesday, September 26, 2001 - 08:36 pm   Loved the look on Bert or Ernie, whoever, when they were told they came in fourth. Nope I'm not warming up to these two at all. They've now managed to alienate both the front runners and those bringing up the rear. The frat boys are the only ones they haven't had much contact with. I say Frick and Frack can take Bert and Ernie in an Amazing Race Smackdown. I agree Judy. |
Wcv63 | Thursday, September 27, 2001 - 04:25 pm   I am getting very addicted to this show. I just love it. I too was pleased that the obnoxious, cab stealing, rude and nasty teachers left epi before last. The working moms leaving last night was a little bittersweet because they really seemed to be working as a team, never sniped at each other and genuinely seemed to be having fun. Team Guido is very underhanded and elitist. I went from liking them and their devotion to each other to despising the way they are playing this game. Last night they pretended to help the others in order to get help for themselves then they disappeared when it came time for them to do their part. How very devious and mean-spirited! The New York brats are amusing to watch but they constantly berate each other. I have no doubt they have genuine affection for each other but they are loud and foul-mouthed with each other. I guess it's a NY thing. Lenny and Karen. Lenny, Lenny, Lenny.... yes he reminded me of my kids when being sent on a search mission. Karen must be the rock he leans on for survival. Frank and Marguerite scare me as a couple. Marguerite might be trying for reconciliation because of the children but Frank needs to take some anger management classes and Marguerite needs to take some assertiveness training. She has a pinched look on her face when she is being abused by Frank that makes it look like she has experience holding back her opinions and emotions for fear of his reactions. Paul and Amie are probably a very good foil for each other in real life. In this game they are painful to watch. Emily and Nancy remind of mother/rebellious teenage daughter relationships. I hope this experience brings them closer together and the daughter will gain the respect for her mother that her mother deserves. I like the lawyers. They are smart, laid back, handle stress and pressure well and seem to understand the dynamics needed in this game. The older couple keeps plugging away and for this I applaud them. I love their obvious devotion to each other and the husband's pride in his wife is very touching. |
Muse | Friday, September 28, 2001 - 01:45 am   I'm starting to look forward to seeing this show each week. I'm officially addicted. You know, Team Guido acts so smug, but their overconfidence and nastiness might just be their undoing. I loved seeing the looks on their faces when they were corrected when they thought they were in third place. And what's the deal with them acting like it's such a chore to be civil towards the other players? The frat brothers are pretty amusing. They're crude and loud, but they seem to try the hardest to be polite and civil to the "natives". That really stands out in comparison to some of the other players. And for all their insults, they really seem to like and care about each other. I like Lenny and Karen, but Lenny did need to work on getting focused on the game. If he was willing to run up and down the Eiffel Tower THREE times (especially since it was up to the second story - that is a LOT of steps!!!), he should be willing to work a little harder to figure out the clues. I don't really blame Karen for being frustrated with him, but I was glad to see them working together a little better in this most recent episode. Frank just scares me. Marguerite seems like a nice person, but Frank seems nasty and potentially violent. I noticed that in their little spat in the most recent episode she seemed to think he was half-joking, but I don't think he was. While she smiled, he said quietly "Don't make me hurt you," and seemed very angry about something incredibly stupid. I can't stand Paul and Amie either. I hope that they do pack up and go home. This is obviously placing an enormous strain on their relationship, and they're pretty rude to the locals. I'm tired of seeing her crying and yelling constantly, and I really don't want to see him attacking a national monument again. lol - I wish someone had yelled at him for doing that. Does anyone else wince when Nancy says Emily's name in THAT voice? Such the scolding mother voice. Heh - but I think both are honestly trying to get along and even strengthen their relationship. So...we'll see. I like the lawyers as well. Loved the fact that they tried to actually honor their alliances. I think they stand a good shot at winning it, and I hope they (or maybe the frat brothers) do. LOVE Dave and Margaretta. I was really worried that they'd be out this last time, but they surprised me. I think they know they probably can't win, but are just there to have an adventure to show their kids and grandkids...I like the way they they do the best they can, and don't worry about the stuff they can't control. It's really nice to see how devoted they are to each other, too. |
Fflur | Friday, September 28, 2001 - 05:20 pm   Muse your summary is wonderful. What also bothered me about Frank was in episode 1 at the bungee jump when Margarita didnt really want to jump he pushed her several times on the chest. I guess this is okay behavior between two guys, but I didnt like it when he did it to her. He doesnt really hit her, just sort of playfully slaps on her a little...but she doesnt really seem to like it. I agree when you say that this guy could be potentially violent.  |
Guinevere | Friday, September 28, 2001 - 11:57 pm   Didn't he say something to her in the last episode like "don't make me hurt you?" Creepy. I can see why they are estranged. |
Tbear | Tuesday, October 02, 2001 - 10:59 pm   Voyeur, Thanks for the info on CBS and the players. I put out that I meant no harm regarding the races of The Amazing Race (No pun intended)in case my lack of name knowledge was construed this way by yourself or anyone else. I will admit that day I was feeling sensitive to your message and thank you for responding in a mature manner Voyeur.  |
Tbear | Tuesday, October 02, 2001 - 11:36 pm   JUDY, (Limited knowledge of French numerics coming-I didn't live there for 2 years!!!) Wee, wee, I agree. Une, deu, twois, cat, came Team Guido in Parreeeee   . When they reached the check-in point, the look on their faces while asking, "We're 4th?!" was priceless! These guys are sneaky little  . I wonder if they trust "each other" in their everyday lives. In the 3rd show what they pulled on the trains took the cake. They acted like they were helping the losing couples and said "Remember This!"....well those couples will remember it! |
Tbear | Tuesday, October 02, 2001 - 11:45 pm   MUSE, I think that you put everything very eloquintly. You have a good outlook and a way with words. I do feel that Frank is definitely a violent person and I hope that Margarita keeps him estranged. He is abusive in a word. The Lawyers are loyal to Frank, but in the last episode (#3), did you hear Frank say that he isn't going to be loyal to anybody? Keep enjoying the show. |
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