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Car54

Wednesday, February 13, 2002 - 08:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Oswald & Danny
Oswald and Danny met in 1994 and gradually became friends. When Danny's life partner died, Oswald was there to help, and in Danny's words, the two "became partners in crime." Oswald and Danny have traveled extensively together, mostly to Los Angeles and New York, but also to Paris, Milan, and Berlin. On their travels, they "had amazing new experiences and most of all, lots of fun."

The pair decided to team up for THE AMAZING RACE because they expect the experience to bring them closer together. "Only someone like Oswald could be strong enough to endure the kind of life-changing experiences that a project like this may bring," said Danny. Oswald added, "We balance each other perfectly."

QUESTIONAIRE

What strengths and weaknesses do you bring to the Team?

OSWALD: I'm an experienced traveler. I'm resourceful and find it easy to adapt to new languages and cultures. I don't do as well at anything physical, I'm afraid of heights and have only had my driver's license for a month.
DANNY: My strengths consist of being somewhat street smart and having a pretty strong athletic background. My weaknesses are my language skills; I only speak Spanish and English.

What strengths and weaknesses does your teammate bring to the Team?

OSWALD: Danny is street-savvy and more adventurous when it comes to sports. Also, he can drive. He's not as experienced as I am at traveling, languages, or other cultures.
DANNY: Oswald has great language skills, speaking and understanding about five different languages. His only weakness is fear of heights.

What is your favorite film?

OSWALD: Cinema Paradisio, Auntie Mame, Clueless, Legally Blonde
DANNY: The Women and Steel Magnolias

What is your favorite TV show?

OSWALD: Don't watch shows; channels: MTV, VH1 and Comedy Central
DANNY: Total Request Live

Who is your favorite actor?

OSWALD: None
DANNY: Jack Nicholson, Jeff Stryker

Who is your favorite actress

OSWALD: None
DANNY: Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis

What is your favorite band?

OSWALD: Madonna, Sade, Enigma, Everything but the Girl, Missy Elliott, M People
DANNY: Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, Pink

What comfort item from home will you miss the most?

OSWALD: My bed
DANNY: My bed and Sabrina, my Yorkshire dog

Max

Wednesday, April 03, 2002 - 10:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Okay, I have to say it....

I LOVE THESE GUYS!!!

They are the ONLY team who has constantly paid attention to the culture of whatever country they are in. They have remained respectful, taken time to get to know one or more of the people, and in general have been the only team to play the game as though it was FUN while still being competitive.

We haven't seen them fight, be rude, try to deceive anyone or any other obnoxious stuff that the other teams have done. No preaching, either.

I'm cheering these two on all the way.

GO DANNY & OSWALD!!!!

Moondance

Wednesday, April 03, 2002 - 10:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree Max! They are GREAT... and so funny when (I forgot which one) said 'going in the Bat cave will make me look butch!' LOL I love the guys too!

Seamonkey

Wednesday, April 03, 2002 - 10:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
That was a total crackup, Moon!!

indeed..

heart YOU, DANNY & Oswald!

Juju2bigdog

Wednesday, April 03, 2002 - 11:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Dang, Moondance beat me to it. I was gonna come over here and post that line. I think his name is Danny, anyway the thinner and taller one. As he limply flips his wrist he says this is gonna be my chance to look really butch. What a hoot!

Wink

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 04:31 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm liking these two a lot. I agree with everything you've said Max and love their non life or death approach to the game. They probably won't win because of it but the journey will have been fun.

Fruitbat

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 04:41 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree and that line was hysterical! Though they are last now I can see their style of elisting a local for help may be the thing that keeps them in all the way to the end.

Judy

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 05:54 am EditMoveDeleteIP
They are just a pleasure to watch--I mean who WOULDN'T skip school to hang out with those two??!!!
I know I would:)

Marysafan

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 07:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I would have done the same thing.

"Sorry hubby...I am not going into the office today...I am going on an adeventure with Danny and Oswald!"

I am sure it would have been on of my most cherished memories to look back on.....*sigh*.

Julieboo

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 07:31 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I loved that "butch" line too. I love these guys. Hope they go far, but I bet Wink is right, that they might not win because they don't have that sense of urgency that you might need to win. Time will tell. In the meantime I hope they hold on for a while because they are so fun to watch and they help my blood pressure go down after I see a scene with Wil & Terror, oops, Tara. (Actually Wil is way more of a terror than Tara. But she was getting kinda ugly when Blake tried to clear things up between him & Wil.)

Bidasea

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 07:35 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I was thinking that they were the only team actually enjoying playing the game. They are meeting the locals, making friends, looking out the windows at the scenes, and having a great time. They don't get frantic and rush all over without a reason. It ended up that all teams were on the same flight anyway..They would be great to travel with..

Mindyrama

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 08:10 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I feel I need to throw some love their way too! They are always calm and friendly. I'm upset that they are in like last place now. I hope they can catch up....they are playing the game to so well.

I love these guys!

Firebird05

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 08:41 am EditMoveDeleteIP
These two are great!! I thought that I was not going to like them in the beginning because of the Champagne/7up comment in the promos. After seeing them for awhile you can now tell it is all part of their funny personalities.

I hope the stay till the end. Go Danny & Oswald the anti-Guidos.

Fanny

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 11:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Will and "Terror", Julieboo?? Oh how funny. I was prepared to dislike Oswald and Danny at first because they appeared way too over the top, like the Guidos. But now they're my favorites, like the bald frat guys were (why am I drawing a blank on their names???). I especially admire how they are so respectful of other cultures and the "natives" they meet along the way. And they're funny as hell.

Sunshinemiss

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 11:55 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Anti-Guido's, lol. Good one. Do you think they were chosen to offset the negative stereotyping of our past nemesis the Guidos?

I finally figured out what Oswald's accent reminds me of. The movie "Birdcage", the character that Hank Azaria played, the Guatemalan (sp?) maid/manservant, same accent, (and a funny movie too.)

Grooch

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 11:56 am EditMoveDeleteIP
They are from Cuba.

Awareinva

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 12:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I really really hope that the next leg is nonelimination and they can catch up again....they already used the ff (dang it)! They really deserve the win because they really are getting to know the locals and usually getting rewarded for it. (I sort of missed how they got so far behind at the airport- couldn't find the bus I guess). These two are my favorites!!

Max

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 01:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
They got behind at the airport because they were further back in the plane and therefore the last team off and last through customs. I was just glad when they caught up again!

Seamonkey

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 01:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Aware.. they were sitting in the back of the plane and apparently not only took longer getting off but then they were way back in the customs lines too.

butt Danny & Oswald ROCK!!

Moondance

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 01:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Cool paw print!

Urgrace

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 03:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Nice to see all the cheering going on in this thread! I'll add to it, Goooooooo Danny and Oswald!

Hippyt

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 04:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I love these guys too!I mean,how could you NOT love them??They're so funny and respectful.I bet Fern had the best time with them! I was thinking I could see them getting her address to send her a tape of the show!!!
I hope they don't lose next week!!I'll be heart-Broken!!!!!
heart

Juju2bigdog

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 04:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The anti-Guidos! You scored with that one, Firebird!

Heyteach

Thursday, April 04, 2002 - 07:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Amen to all of the above! They are never in too big of a hurry to be polite. I was hoping they would show them saying goodbye to Fern. When they are off the show (no time soon, I hope!) maybe we will hear some of the details. Anyone who learns something must post it for us!

Lurknomore

Monday, April 08, 2002 - 11:11 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Boy this team has grown on me :) At first I thought they were redeux Guido but I too LOVED the anti-guido line. I think they officially won me over when they said something about see how much better it is if you take the time to be nice to people (was at an airport). I really like them a lot and hope they hang in there.

Like most reality TV sequel's, the personalities never seem quite as interesting as the first one...these guys could be the exception. Hope they let more of that shine through. Actually one of my problems with this AR is that we seem to see a lot more running and ticket booking than we do interpersonal stuff. And face it, watching someone book a reservation is up there with paint drying unless there is some style and finess involved.

I also felt the boyz from my area (boston) have shown sparks of personality but always get cut off. Is it out there hiding??? Hope so.