Uh aren't we going to do the spoiler thread tonight???***
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Hippyt | Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 07:58 pm     Hello...... I thought tonight's show was okay. A lot of CBS hype really,they made it sound like everyone would be arguing and getting catty. A disagreement over pants? Will and Alex having lunch together? Please.... I hate it that we know when a non-elimnation round is now. And so do the players. I'm glad Oswald and Danny re-grouped,they were scaring me. Although,they have shown me they don't really have what it takes to win. I wonder if Mary and Peach had not dragged them along for the taxi,they might have been last again. Mary and Peach may not win,but they continue to impress me. Oh,well,maybe Will and Tara will get a trip home next week. We can hope. |
Firebird05 | Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 08:04 pm     Hippyt What did you think of the nerds tonight? They seemed to have taken a negative turn and I did not like their comments on fellow players . Will and Tara did not do anything to redeem themselves. They are still awfull. |
Wink | Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 08:08 pm     Firebird I agree re the nerds. Gary's attempt at humour is very lame and they have no where near the charisma of Kevin and Drew. Will and Tara are a lost cause. |
Twiggyish | Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 08:15 pm     I missed the show.. could someone briefly recap or at least name a highlight? |
Hippyt | Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 08:20 pm     Ohh,Ohh,Yeah,Okay Gary the only thing Peach could kill is a 'pink maragrita',she just passed your butt on the river buddy! He reminded me of Rob from Survivor tonight. I'll try and be funny and trash every team. Not even close to Drew and Kevin! |
Julieboo | Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 08:36 pm     Twiggy, let's see, They talked about Tara and Alex flirting when they were in the last pitstop. Tara hasn't been with Wil in 3 years and looks like she isn't going back to him and Wil doesn't like the Alex stuff. Tara said he'd have to suck it up... W&T were BIG JERKS when they started off in these long boats. A Thai guy had to take them and they were so mean and yelling "GO-GO-GO!" Team Cha Cha looked like they were giving up (mostly Oswald), but by the end, he had gotten his spirit back. Gary & Dave seemed a little more mean than they've been in the past, but it might just be really dry humor... It was a non-elimination round and W&T shoulda been the last ones, but Wil & Terror stepped in front of A&C. (Not sure why A&C let W&T get in front of them). There was some more that happened, maybe someone else can help fill in the blanks. |
Sadiesmom | Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 08:45 pm     A word about Gary and Dave. I noticed all these mean remarks were are a sit down interview and I wonder if they asked then to knock down their competition. I get vbery suspicious of sit down interviews now a days. That stick hitting scene from last week looked more in fun this week. I think Mary must know about poling as they were the only ones doing it correctly. Wish someone took the elephant. ANd what was that with Wil and washing the elephant, did he want to lose? |
Sunshinemiss | Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 09:26 pm     I think maybe by the washing of the elephants point they had a pretty good idea it was a non-elimination round and that took some of the sense of urgency out of it. Ditto the "allowing" Will and Tara to sneak ahead at the end, they (IMO) would have been sprinting and jostling if they thought they were running a risk of elimination. I thought it was funny that Alex responded to Will's sneakiness by saying he was going to take away his woman.. looks like he has a pretty good chance. I missed the preview for next week, can anybody fill me in? |
Seamonkey | Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 10:17 pm     I was concerned about Danny and Oswald but once again.. Danny didn't snap at Oswald, just said he do what Oswald wanted, Oswald took a nap on the awful train and woke up refreshed so they were very up the rest of the time. YAY I really liked Blake and Paige this week! And also Mary and Peach.. GO Grrrls!! Interview or not, Gary and Dave were NOT funny this week (I never have liked them, but they have been funny), it wasn't just the interview they were also snapping at each other. BOO Chris and Alex from last to first and back to last.. I think the Alex/Tara thing isn't really helpful to the Chris/Alex team Wil and Tara.. Wil gets uglier, Tara's not comfortable with that.. It was Wil who jumped ahead at the last minute. Standings: Mary/Peach sisters (7) (4) (4)(5)(2)(1) Gary/David nerds (9) (5)(3)(2)(5)(2) Paige/Blake sibs (4)(9)(5)(4)(4)(3) *Oswald/Danny gayfr (8) (7) (1)(1)(6)(4) Tara/Wil sep/ (1) (3) (2)(3)(3)(5): *Chris/Alexm friends (6) (2)(7)(7)(1)(6) |
Moondance | Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 10:22 pm     Yes, yeah for Danny and Oswald ... I was worried but now they are renewed! Thanks for the standings, Sea!!! |
Muse | Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 10:25 pm     Some more for Twiggy... The teams had to go to Bangkok to find a flower stall. But they only got a clue that it was somewhere around a specific intersection, and it turns out that the entire area has hundreds of flower stalls. But the teams didn't seem to take *too* long finding it. Then they ended up being bunched up at the train station waiting for the same train, since where they were going (somewhere else in Thailand - sorry, I missed exactly where) didn't have a lot of trains leaving throughout the day. Since there was a long wait for the train, some of the teams went shopping. Mary and Peach had a silly argument about shopping and spending...kind of typical sister stuff, really. It was a long train ride (um, I forget how long - fifteen hours?) and they had to ride in third class. Oswald was really down (tired, hot, discouraged), and Danny said he was willing to quit if Oswald felt he couldn't make it farther. But Oswald felt energized after a nap on the train, and said he was ready to stay in the game. When they arrived at the train station, Blake and Paige got the first taxi out, with the other teams right on their heels (Chris/Alex and Tara/Wil shared a taxi, as did the sisters and ChaChaCha). They had to go to a certain bridge for the next clue...Mary/Peach and Danny/Oswald got there first due to a quick cab driver. Then they got a choice: rafting down a river using bamboo poles, or riding an elephant. Rafting was supposed to be quicker if you got the hang of it. All the teams chose that. Gary/Dave and Peach/Mary had a mock fight when the sisters passed the guys (yelling "Girl power!" ). Several of the team members slipped on the raft when trying to navigate the river, but no one seemed to hurt themselves seriously. Danny and Oswald, who were behind Blake and Paige (in third place), tried to pass them, but ended up getting stuck for a minute. Danny got them out by jumping in the water and pushing, talking about finding the only "butch bone in [his] body" - lol. The bouncers were next, followed by Wil and Tara who yelled at each other a lot about proper rafting technique. The teams then went on to wash elephants that had been decorated for ceremonial purposes - it was a roadblock, so one team member who was willing "to get wet" had to do it. Mary finished first, followed by Dave, Blake (who said it was okay until the elephant pooped on his foot - heh), Oswald (who was happy to do it, since he said he was too much of a diva to wash an elephant when he was given the opportunity to do so on a trip to Nepal with his mother), Alex (Chris told him to "use the loofah!"...the sponge brush they were given, that is ), and Wil (who was very dainty, and finished after Chris, despite getting there before him). All the teams hurried to the end...the rankings ended up being 1) Mary/Peach, 2) The nerds, 3) Blake/Paige, 4) Danny/Oswald, 5) Wil/Tara, and 6) Chris/Alex. The last two teams arrived at almost of the same time, but Tara felt that the bouncers should have been given the opportunity to step on the mat first since they were just a bit ahead. They knew it was *probably* a non-elimination round (and strolled up casually because of it), but Wil stepped on the mat first (probably since they weren't 100% sure), which irritated the bouncers and Tara. Alex said he was going to "take [Wil's] girl". Oh, and all of the teams seemed pretty close together at this point. They didn't post the times, though, so I suppose I could be wrong. |
Cliotheleo | Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 10:27 pm     When taken in the spirit of the game, Gary's remarks (as they always do) had me crackin' up. I love that guy! I just with I could decide who I want to win between Gary and Dave and Blake and Page. Also, I think too much was made of Will's cutting in front of Alex and what's his name. As much as Will annoys me, everyone has to play to win, and just because Alex and what's his name beat W&T on the rafts and with the elephant, that shouldn't insure that they had the right to get to the mat first. It's who gets to the mat first, period. Of course maybe if they thought it had been an elimination round, they wouldn't have let Will go ahead of them? Maybe it would be better if the clues NEVER said "the last team to arrive at the pit stop will be eliminated," and that way the teams never really know whether it's an elimination round or not. Also, I remember at the first pit stop, the first team to arrive won a prize. I think they should do that every time, even if it was something little like a nice meal. The first team should get SOMETHING for being first. All the production team would have to do is get a company to sponsor it for the free advertising like they do on the Real World/Road Rules Challenges. |
Mygetaway | Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 10:34 pm     I think that if I had to list my favs now.. they would be in this order... Danny and Oswald Mary and Peach Paige and Blake Chris and Alex Gary and Dave and LAST Wil and Tara.. I agree that this episode wasn't quite as "edge of your seat" as some of the others, but I liked the fact we got to know them a lot better. |
Egbok | Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 10:43 pm     Sunshine, as for next week's preview, all I recall seeing is Blake in a crane operators' seat with his hands on the levers and then the camera showing a huge rectangular container that I'm assuming Blake is maneuvering, with a VO saying something like..."a mistake could cost the race". Sorry I couldn't provide more info but I wasn't tuned into the previews until too late. Twigs, here's some of tonight's show that I don't think was covered above: all the teams had to take a 15 hour train ride to reach their next point and they were on the same train therefore arriving at the same time; most of them said the train ride was miserable and it looked that way - the seats were stiff looking and only enough room for two people. Before they all left on the long train ride, they had some time to go shopping - so most of them went as a group; you could see some lightweight touchy/feely going on between Tara & Alex; Mary & Peach got into an arguement because Peach wanted to buy some pants for 180 and Mary wanted her to barter for 150, so Peach passed on the pants and then let Mary have it in the taxi - Peach felt that Mary got her jewerly at whatever price but made Peach barter for the pants that she wanted. Okay, that's all I can recall, it's late and my brain is draining rapidly!! |
Seamonkey | Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 11:28 pm     And part of that argument is that Mary and Peach were shopping with their pooled money for the game, so Peach thought Mary should have asked her about her purchase. My list at the moment: Danny and Oswald Blake and Paige // Mary and Peach Chris and Alex Tara and Wil Gary and Dave |
Twiggyish | Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 06:10 am     Thanks everyone! I hope they rerun these shows. I would have loved to see the elephant poop on Blake's foot..LOL I'm going to be picking Wil and Tara to go in the future. I can't stand Wil! |
Webkitty | Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 06:45 am     Last nights show: Who knew the nerds were so "evil"? I take back everything I said about the Woody Allen guy being funny. Nothing they said last night was funny, I think they really mean business, Ick. What they said about B&P- when did a good education become something to sneer about? Dave seems mean and Gary seems BITTER and mean. Blake and Paige, I am liking them more and more.....Someone said (on one of these threads) that the preview for next week showed them in trouble and if it was Survivor it wouldn't mean anything but TAR usually gives us a good clue... I agree and it figures, now that I like them watch them get eliminated! Tara & Will - I dislike Tara just as much as Will. I think her "romance" with the Boston guy is...just stupid, really. They are there to race around the world for a million dollars and intense enough as it is w/o that added distraction. I am starting to wonder if some of Will's aggitation is because of what he sees going on. Not so much because of jealously, but because he knows Tara is distracted and not on her "game" I think I might get grouchy and snapish if my racing partner kept insisting on helping along another team, ESPECIALLY if my partner was making it clear that they were attracted to a member of that team. Chris & Alex - hanging onto T&W coatails and if given the chance I think would play dirty to get ahead. Mary and Peach - love these two, I think they might actually win this thing. DAnny & Oswald - I was happy to see Danny got his second wind and thought it was hysterical when Oswald said he must have a "butch" bone is his body he wasn't aware of. (I might have gotten the names reversed there) The biggest thumbs down of all: THE HATS!!!! Everyone was wearing them and all I could think of is how HUMID the air is over there, wool hats! Yuk |
Wink | Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 06:59 am     Webkitty regarding the hats I wondered the same thing. They are in a tropical location for crying out loud. Why wouldn't they be wearing cotton hats or at least something that breathes???? Aside from the fact they are just about the ugliest things I've ever seen why would they be the headgear of choice? |
Micknrc | Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 07:16 am     Okay, I swore after Lex I would never bother to defend "characters" on one of these shows again. I thought it was pretty obvious that in the (post-leg)interview the producer (or whoever is standing behind/offcamera) was egging them on to say something funny about each team. Gary's tone was pretty tongue-in-cheek, like he knew what they wanted (some good sound bites to enliven a non-elim epi) and was playing along to give it to them. In fun, not to be taken seriously, much like the wrestler dudes talk about each other before matches. You could tell he was trying to come up with something along those lines with the "exploit their weaknesses" stuff. But mainly it was just throwaway lines about the other teams and some were pretty funny (some were lame, since he seemed to be trying to adlib to satisfy whoever's desire for a riff on each team). These guys are writers and can be very funny when they're off the cuff--I think whoever's in charge has to make sure they get some "good stuff" to bring into the editing room for the slow bits and knew these two were the best ones going for that, or even directly told them what they wanted. I know if I were on the road with this race, and were finally at a pit stop after a grueling leg with a pink margarita under my belt (ewww I hate tequila--make mine an Irish whiskey) I would give them whatever kind of sardonic/sarcastic commentary they asked for-- I would give them the full on WWF screaming stuff if they indicated that's what they wanted from me. This is what THEY want from contestants (listen up TAR III applicants) it reminds me of the pre-reality days when I'd hear something about how to get on a game show in general--they look for people who give good TV. Or maybe we New Yorkers are just snarky by nature...LOL...trashtalk as a contact sport My favs: Gary and Dave Chris and Alex Oswald and Danny Blake and Paige (Team Smiley...rofl) Mary and Peach Tara and the truly evil and stupid Wil |
Julieboo | Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 07:18 am     my order: Blake & Paige Danny & Ossy Gary & Dave Mary & Peach Alex & Chris Wil & Terror |
Jewels | Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 07:34 am     I agree Mick, I totally thought they were being egged on. The producers seem to use these two only as comedic relief, I had even considered that they could be plants for that exact reason. If Gary and Dave weren't there, what kind of show would they have? I thought some of there comments were pretty funny, but what cracked me up was when they were yelling at each other in the car and the bald one (Gary?) said something about "How am I supposed to talk to you?" And Dave said, dryly, "Send me an e-mail." I thought that was funny. |
Webkitty | Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 07:52 am     Mick, I'll re-watch the tape and look for what you said. As far as them being from NYC, my son lives there and he loves it. so by extension I guess I'm pro NYC too! |
Micknrc | Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 08:29 am     Webkitty, don't misunderstand me, I don't think there are any clues that one can physically "see", just the knowledge that there is always a producer interviewing these folks, trying to elicit tv-worthy (drama or comedy) remarks out of them (think of all those Survivor confessionals). Add just the "vibe" I got from the whole thing last night, the way the interview remarks were inerspliced with footage of the teams, and the idea that Gary especially is just playing it up for the cameras. |
Julieboo | Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 08:40 am     I would say that the nerds' comments are innocent for the most part. I think they (especially Gary(?)-the non bald one) are just trying to be funny. I know people, my husband included, who will say rude things that they think are funny, but others don't. But they don't mean it to be mean, it's just dry humor... (or as I sometimes see it, a retarded sense of humor) |
Hippyt | Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 04:38 pm     You know,I'm sure everyone of the teams were sat down and interviewed about their opinions of all the other teams. I'm thinking Gary and Dave were the only ones who gave even mildly entertaining answers. I thought it was funny too,but it still reminded me of Rob. I think Rob is funny,I guess he's gone tonight! |
Hippyt | Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 04:43 pm     You know,I'm sure everyone of the teams were sat down and interviewed about their opinions of all the other teams. I'm thinking Gary and Dave were the only ones who gave even mildly entertaining answers. I thought it was funny too,but it still reminded me of Rob. |
Cliotheleo | Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 07:17 pm     Webkitty, I think it's the other way around re: Will and Tara and the Boston guy. Maybe Will's agitation is driving her to flirt with the other guy. It would me! Heck, I'd a'been flirting with the elephant if I had to spend all that much time with WIll! |
Seamonkey | Friday, April 12, 2002 - 02:38 pm     a propos of nothing except avoiding income taxes, I totalled the placings for each team and Tara and Wil have definitely been the leaders on the average.. Tara/Wil (1)(3)(2)(3)(3)(5) 17 Mary/Peach (7)(4)(4)(5)(2)(1) 23 Gary/David (9)(5)(3)(2)(5)(2) 26 *Oswald/Danny(8)(7)(1)(1)(6)(4) 27 Paige/Blake (4)(9)(5)(4)(4)(3) 29 *Chris/Alexm (6)(2)(7)(7)(1)(6) 29 |
Julieboo | Friday, April 12, 2002 - 03:13 pm     Hope this isn't a dumb question, but what are the asterisks for? |
Seamonkey | Friday, April 12, 2002 - 09:13 pm     Julie, you always cut thru to the bone The Asterisks denote that they are on my team for Amaziiing Game. |
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