Archive through November 15, 2001
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Archive through November 15, 2001
Neko | Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 06:59 pm   That sucked!!! |
Neko | Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 07:03 pm   How did that work out like that?!? When the other teams broke the rules there was a time penalty but never 24 hours!!! I swear...they had to have done that on purpose!!! ^$#&^^*%#^)(&^*&%&%$!%*&^(&*%#@$@!^(*&(&^#$@!%$#*^!!!!!!!! I'm sooooo pissed!! DARN THOSE GUIDOS!!!! *Shakes her fists* |
Fifi | Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 07:09 pm   Okay, I'm a west coaster who hasn't seen the episode yet (thanks to those who posted spoilers!). I know people are gonna say that Momily getting DQ'd was unfair. Afterall, both the Guidos and F/M took cabs from Bologna to the Pagani auto factory when they should've taken the train. However, I'd like to point out the difference. Going to the auto factory by cab wasn't a detour -and that clue could've been misinterpreted. However, Momily deliberately chose not to do the Detour (take the bus or find the private car) - they did not misread the clue. (I hope I'm right, cause I haven't even seen the episode yet!) Therefore, I can see why they were given a 24 hour penalty. Nevertheless, I'm saddened that the Guidos are still in the game!!! I can't wait to watch it! |
Misslibra | Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 07:19 pm   I was already to celebrate the Guidos being eliminated, but forgot that Nancy and Emily didn't do the detour. That would of made my day to see the guidos get eliminated. Mom and Daughter played a good game though. |
Muse | Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 07:28 pm   I knew Emily and Nancy would receive a time penalty, and that they'd probably be out. But I was excited to see Team Gudio's expressions when they realized they were the last to arrive. It was disappointing that they had them doing voice-over commentary sounding all smug about still being in the game at the same time, though. Emily and Nancy should have believed what the other teams said...that it's not over until the fat lady sings. They had what it took to make it another round (except, obviously, for the willpower). But I do think that they both came to admire and respect each other more than they ever did before, despite all the bumpy times. More than any team (except maybe the winners! ), I think they got something positive out of the whole experience. |
Meme9 | Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 07:49 pm   Neko, I'm right there with ya! This show s**ks. Rules should be posted so veiwer can see if the show cheats. Guidos and another team did take a cab when the instructions said very planly to take a train. And they were not given a 24hr. penalty. *not a happy viewer here. |
Misslibra | Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 08:39 pm   Guidos and another team did take a cab when the instructions said very planly to take a train. I thought it said to take a bus or train?? I didn't tape this show, wish I had. I enjoyed the part where they had to go into the lion's den. I was yelling at the TV at Emily because she kept stopping, and staring at the Lion's I was afraid one would jump up at her, thinking she was challenging it. But it turned out well. Yes the expression on team guidos face was priceless when they thought they would be eliminated. The expression on my face when I realized they wouldn't be eliminated. |
Car54 | Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 09:04 pm   If you go to the CBS site, and look at the glossary page, the detour is defined as a choice of 2 ways to complete a task- in this case, find the car, or take the bus. Nancy did neither, so she did not complete the detour, that is why they were penalized, not for taking a different mode of transport. oops, fifi, just saw you already posted this! I think when it happened before it wasn't part of a roadblock or detour, so the penalty wasn't so severe. |
Cinder | Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 09:21 pm   The grandparents didn't climb the Eifell Tower and that was a roadblock. I know- it was a conscious choice though and that was the difference. I am just upset they gave up so easily. They could have taken the bus in the first place-- or never tried for the Fast Forward. All of the teams had a equal advatage waiting for the place to open. |
Dreamcatcher | Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 09:31 pm   My husband and I also forgot about the fact that Emily and Nancy did not do the detour, we were so happy that the Guido's were gone. The first thing I said was " I don't care if I don't get my star they are gone" then it happen!!!!! But I must say there faces, when they saw mom and daughter there before them, well that was priceless..lets hope that next week is there last. |
Oregonfire | Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 10:04 pm   Nancy and Emily |
Smileeys | Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 10:10 pm   I know what ya'll are saying about Emily and Nancy messing up but the host said to them - that is a 24 hour penalty according to the rules - hmmm, did they really know that? I just don't see it. I think the penalties are at the whim of the crew and has not been spelled out - And believe me that I am not conspirist theory type person. When the others took the cab, it did change the order they would have arrived in BUT even with their penalty, it didn't change the order they left in so maybe a 15 minute penalty at most was given and these two were given a 24 hour - doesn't make any sense to me! But to be honest, they did mess up and I do believe the rules were not consistent or spelled out clearly at all so both are at fault in my eyes and I am just glad Rob/Brennen and Drew/Kevin are still there. I figured N/E would be going tonight but hate the way it happened at that the Guido's would have lost if they hadn't taken that cab. |
Badgercubs | Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 11:02 pm   They all know the rules... if they read all three thick three ring binders... the following is from a preview in entertainment weekly. Here's the link to the whole article. http://www.ew.com/ew/report/0,6115,174126~3~~,00.html The show's ''bible'' of rules, regulations, and ass-covering what-if scenarios fills three thick three-ring binders -- and for good reason: By the time the $1 million gets doled out, the winning squad will have traversed 44,000 miles on four continents in 31 days, which, roughly translated, amounts to the most hideous Dramamine hangover in history. |
C1mag | Thursday, November 15, 2001 - 04:39 am   Although there has been a semi good argument that rules are rules someone on this board pointed out something I had forgotten. What about team gramps and the Eifell Tower? They didn't complete that task at all and it was a detour. They weren't penalized 24 hours and still remained in the game. Something is fishy about this last elimination.... I totally agree that it sucks how Mom and Em went out. |
Fruitbat | Thursday, November 15, 2001 - 04:57 am   I have to believe that it is a rule that all are familiar with. Momily seemed to know it was their fate. When they reached the end saw they were #4 there was no jumping for joy. I expected them to fall into each others arms laughing and excited. They glossed over this completely and I thought it strange at the time. I am still baffled that Guidos were the last to arrive with the FF. What did they do wrong? I watched this at a friends house and it was distracting. I saw that they opted to stay at a hotel and take the first train out in the morning. Obvioulsy not wise but what was the best option? Could they have flown? 11 hours of bus travel sounds grim. |
Quietstorm4 | Thursday, November 15, 2001 - 05:26 am   I think the Guidos were a little cocky about the fact that they had the FF. They probably thought that it automatically put them in first place, believing the other teams had other tasks to complete. |
Kep421 | Thursday, November 15, 2001 - 05:32 am   Not only did they stop to rest and bathe, they walked the last few miles rather than take transportation. Were they trying to save money? If they are such smart players, why didn't they realize they could rest and bathe AFTER they reached the destination/elimination point? I'll bet their pockets are stuffed full of shamrocks and rabbit's feet. NO ONE COULD BE THAT LUCKY ALL THE TIME!!!! Geez, it is sooooo frustrating!!! |
Mindyrama | Thursday, November 15, 2001 - 06:49 am   AAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!! I can't believe that happened! If they had only known the Guido's would screw up!!! I think they gave up because they assumed they had already lost..If they'd only gotten on that damn bus! I can't believe the Guido's spent 6 hours sipping coffee rather than finding another way to Krabi (or whatever it was called). I almost died when Guido Bill said that when he thought he was about to be eliminated, it was the worst moment in his life...HELLO?? Give me YOUR life! I wish the worst moment of my life was being eliminated from a game I was being payed to play PHHLLTT!!! Having said that, was that the Guido's helping Nancy and Emily?? Telling them the fastest way to get back was by boat?? Whoa! How funny would have been if the ladies had beaten them HA HA!!! Bummer that didn't happen. I can't believe they are still in the game. That sucked! |
Meme9 | Thursday, November 15, 2001 - 07:00 am   Misslibra, your right it was a bus or train. It was in my head but it just didn't make it to the fingers. LOL I did posted it somewhere else. It would be nice if CBS would post errors made by the teams and the penlties that were given to each team. Then as viewers we may not feel so confused. *cbs to make it less confusing, boy am I dreaming now!!! LOL |
Crazydog | Thursday, November 15, 2001 - 07:45 am   When I realized we would not be seeing diving on the show, I was overcome with joy. That means either the Guidos or Nancy and Emily get eliminated. Nancy and Emily going out would not be unexpected. Therefore, the Guidos must be eliminated! Right? Aaargggghh. I knew that Nancy and Emily had ignored the rules, but I thought it would be minor. In Italy, there was an instruction to travel to some place by train. Frank and Margarita and the Guidos got off the train early and took a cab. I think the difference was that in the eyes of the producers, they misinterpreted the clue. Nancy and Emily consciously chose to ignore it. Still sucks, as taking a cab all the way to Krabbe doesn't seem to have given them that much of a time advantage. The thing with the grandparents was I think someone told them it was the Arc de Triomphe, and they didn't climb back up the Eiffel Tower. This also seemed inadvertent. Boo hiss. |
Realfan | Thursday, November 15, 2001 - 07:46 am   Team Guido IS lucky. It's scary. First they win the fast forward through sheer luck--it was random. Then, even though they wait EIGHT HOURS in a hotel room in Bancock when they should have been on the road, they still manage to stay in the game?!?! If there IS any behind-the-scenes manipulation going on, it had better be to make sure the Gruesome Twosome LOSE in the final rounds. But the previews--which are designed to make us worried, of course--make it look like our Buff Boys have problems with a physical challenge, and the adorable Frat Boys are arguing and falling behind, while the Gruesomes are gaining on them. At least we can be happy that they came in several hours after the leaders. I'm bummed that maybe the Gruesomes learned their lesson about taking things for granted, but then again, they said they'd learned it back in Episode 4, and didn't! LOL!! |
Sunshinemiss | Thursday, November 15, 2001 - 08:00 am   Well folks my take on it is that the producers often purposely mislead us, therefore since the producers seem to be insinuating the Guidos do well next episode, this will be the week they go!! (ever the optimist) |
Crazydog | Thursday, November 15, 2001 - 08:55 am   Sunshine, I hope so! But 11/21 is likely the last non-elimination, judging from the 11/28 TV Guide listing. With their luck, even if they come in last on 11/21 they will probably catch up by 11/28. Ugh. BTW, who feels that Nancy and Emily made "a series of mistakes" that led to them getting eliminated? Not me. They made ONE mistake, which was taking a cab. Deliberately misleading. |
Gottaluvit | Thursday, November 15, 2001 - 10:46 am   Does anyone know how they choose which is a non- elimination episode? the reason i ask is because that is an easy way to change an outcome. I was hoping emily & mom were eliminated in the episode were they came in last. but to my dismay, it was a non-elimination episode. I felt that was a way to keep them in. if there is a way they are determining which episodes these are, let me know. otherwise, it looks fishy. |
Tribefan | Thursday, November 15, 2001 - 11:15 am   I don't think that the non-elimination episodes are random. It's been every other episode as we get nearer to the final three teams. One more non-elimination episode (probably next week) and we'll be down to the final three. |
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