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Mygetaway

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 11:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sunriver.. they should all be on The Early Show tomorrow.. Maybe we'll find out then, if Tara and Alex are an item.. :)

Tess

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 11:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh, I'm so glad Tara and Wil didn't win. I think they truly deserved each other tonight and after the way they treated the other teams, I'm glad no one helped them out when Wil lost the clue.

I have to weigh in on Tara's use of the inhaler in the cab. If she really needed it at the time, she would have really USED it. I use 3 inhalers and for most of the year I use them every 2 hours, several puffs from each. That little poof from that inhaler did her no good whatsoever unless it was something other than asthma meds. She didn't shake it nor she didn't put an extender on the end to help propel the meds into her lungs instead of her mouth. She didn't exhale first or inhale with her mouth closed over the end of the inhaler. And, she didn't hold her breath afterward to keep the meds in her lungs she went right on talking. To me, it seemed more like she was setting Wil up for the fact that she just wasn't going to run full out. If he had a clue about her asthma or whatever OR an ounce of human caring in him he would have seen that the way she used it would do her no good at all. But then again, we're talking about Tara and Wil. :)

I wanted Blake and Paige to win. Ok truth here, I wanted the twins to win and then Peaches and then ChaCha. This is why I'm in the suck players thread and doing quite well I might add.

I can't wait for TAR3!!!

Lanzee

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 11:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Boy, what a roller coaster ride for me tonight!! WHEW!!!!!!!!!! I was rooting for Paige and Blake to win but I was heartbroken to see them in 3rd place. They were cute patooties!! I didn't want Will/Tara and Chris/Alex to win because they really annoyed me by bickering, immature, cutthroat, jealous, yelling and etc.

I have to say that I really enjoyed watching AMAZING RACE 2. I heard that AMAZING RACE 3 is open for everyone to apply, now. I am not going to apply because I am too dumb to comprehend about other countries. LOL!!!!!

U rock!
Lanzee \lm/

Mssilhouette

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - 11:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Whew as always Amazing Race isn't a disappointing finish! Welp I my favorite teams were out but I know I didn't care who won as long as it wasn't the Stupid Idiot Twins.

Geez, wow they should call the show the Amazing Disfunctionals! Will and Tara are a fine example of how to lose a race.

I mean I won't say one was better than the other but one person had larger baggage than the other. Okay clue to Will, if you're gonna be an insuffrable irritating annoying pushy bas**d then at least have the balls to pull of any physical challenge they throw at you. At least, be able to pull your own weight so even though the audience can be mad at your complete lack of sensitivity and compassion we wouldn't be able to say you didn't give 100%. Of course for Will this was not the case,..speaking of which, what did he forget how to open a little case underwater? LMAO. Suddenly Mr. Crafty..We gotta win at all cost, no talk to the enemy can't even dive underwater for more than 2 seconds to unlatch a case which WOULD have given them plenty of time.

As if that wasn't enough, they both misplace the most important clue then instead of spending time trying to find the book that they seemed to have lost or at least the trash can where the dumped the maps (Remember at the phone booth, Tara told him to get rid of the maps that they didn't need...who want's to bet that the clue was mixed up in all that.) they waste time calling each other names, yeah that will help find the clue. The only people that took Will and Tara out the race where Will and Tara. The best scene on TV ever was at the airport between Will& Tara and the other two teams....Talking about eating some humble pie.

I mean did he really expect them to give up the clue!? LMAO I was laughing at the TV on that point. I personally would have TRIED I do stress TRIED to rise above Will's BS and would have said, "Okay man you know what I won't be as big of an A## as you so listen carefullly cause I'm only gonna say it once...if you remember then you're fine if not then you're screwed." I would have read it fast and left them in the dust. LOL

Of course that's my reasoning sitting here at home not racing around the world with a pair of buttholes quick on my heels.

Anyhoo, I knew when I saw Tara wrapping her lips around the inhaler (yeah that wasn't a production set up or anything...I mean I"m sure they had other shots of her taking puffs on that thing but suddenly at the crucical point there it is...nice editing just the same) that she wasn't going to make the sprint. But I kinda think that part of her really did not want Will to win and even if she could have closed the gap a bit she wouldn't have...just to spite him.

If we've learned nothing from this show, we can at least take home one thing....Will is a stupid idiot and so is Tara. LMAO..Okay seriously now, I think that we all have learned how words can really do damage to people. By all accounts they should have won. If Will hadn't tried to be so overly competitive and just went to the finish and were at least a good sportsperson then maybe things would have turned out differently.

I guess the final phrase for this race is:
Play nice or go home...broke

By the way: Hasn't Will pretty much blown his chances for EVER getting a date again? Yikes he'll havta find the one person who didn't see him on this show. And Tara's pretty much in the same boat...I kinda doubt that little romance between C or A is gonna last.

This show has always been a blast and how come there's always one couple that is at each other's throats? Oh well, can't wait until the next one.

GO Amazing Race 3 (Someone from TVCH should apply...send us secret signals...you know the deal!

Riviere

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 12:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Well... I've said from the getgo that Blake and Wil saw something similar in each other causing them to be negative to each other, I never liked either of them much as players, but it was fun to watch em cut corners and snipe.. My fave team of Danny & Osborn are toast, but I did predict Alex and Chris would win, for they ARE best friends.. And I think they deserve it! They raced well and tried hard, except for the airplane scene which was embarrassing and beneath them.. But for a million dollars, oh yes, they were players.. I was glad to see it end as it did overall.. :)

Squaredsc

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 06:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
i was also sorry that blake and paige didn't win, i was hoping they would at least make 2nd. can't stand will and tara both. she certainly didn't use any encouraging words during the scuba challenge, he called her stupid too many times. i hope that chris or alex, i don't know which one was involved with tara, dump her on her behind. this season's show was just so-so to me, hope tar3 is better.

Micknrc

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 06:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL, MsSil! I said the same thing to DH about Wil's future "moving on" from Tara. i.e. Every woman in America (watching TAR) should know what a subhuman creep he is... good luck finding a date, Weasel.

I just have to chime in with Riviere here and say that I too liked Chris and Alex from the start (I think I said on another thread those Boston accents get me every time...). Sure, they're a bit immature, frat boy types, but essentially good natured. The only thing I can remember that made me cringe about them was that horrible display on the plane when they blocked Team Grincest (bad form, boys) and of course their inimitable talent for getting lost (can either of them read a map?). So with absolutely NO directional sense they won anyway. Good on them.

I was going to start an "I love Chris and Alex" thread yesterday as they were in the finals and even Terror and the Weasel had one, but I figured I would be very lonely in there.

Terror and the Weasel are an appalling pair. She's almost as bad as he is. They are toxic people with a toxic relationship, and I think her actions with Alex point that out---IOW I think she was more interested in sticking it to Wil emotionally than in winning the race. And really, in the end, who can blame her?


One last word:
For those of you who remember the initial debates during TAR1 about Kevin and Drew's verbal play, we discussed the difference between friends, family, etc. who say stuff like "you moron" "what a jackass" and "swing you fat b*****d" in an understood and lighthearted joking around way and the way people who MEAN it who say it to each other. It's all about tone and context, baby. I felt that personally, as a New Yorker and the product of Irish-American immigrants, I understood the innocence of K&D's verbal moshing, but a lot of people (understandably) can find no excuse for name-calling (stemming from cultural, familial experience, whatever).
But I think by the time TAR1 was over, most of us understood K&D's relationship very well and saw them as healthy individuals.

Now picture Tara and Wil.

I know I can see the difference--when name calling isn't fun or funny--I agree with everyone who said that it was almost physically revolting to watch--BIG difference.

I hope T&W seek the professional help they both need (I'm serious).


I'm glad Chris and Alex won. Team Smiley would've been okay too. The only little niggling problem I have is the "it comes down to a footrace" part. Seems to favor young healthy males. Hmmmm.....

Mamaanja

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 07:17 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Can I get back on my soapbox for a minute?

I thought it was very rude of Tara and Chris/Alex (don't know which one) to be making out and hugging, etc, right in front of Will. Even though Will and Tara were constantly fighting and obviously not going to get back together, it had to bother Will to watch that! They were still officially married, after all. It's adulterous behaviour, which I find quite disturbing in a reality show. It's one thing to see it on a drama or sitcom (still bothersome) but these are real people! Will had to watch his WIFE schmoozing and mashing with some other guy.

Yuck.

(ok, I'm done.)

Julieboo

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 07:38 am EditMoveDeleteIP
>>The only little niggling problem I have is the "it comes down to a footrace" part. Seems to favor young healthy males. Hmmmm.....<<

I've said that in the past that no team with a girl in it would win. It does come down to a footrace and even if all three started at the same time (with that distance) the ones with girls wouldn't win....

How did my sweeties get behind? They were first off in a cab, right? I think when they turned down a street and got out to look to see if it was the right one (and it was not) is where they lost it.

It was a fun race. Glad My favs made it far. Glad most people came to like them too. I thought B&P showed a lot of class with all the problems they had and they were never mean. (losing a wallet, almost missing that one plane but they ended up getting on "stand by", etc). They always had a good attitude and I don't think they ever bitched at each other once.

I did end up feeling sorry for Wil. (His face reminds me of a cute turtle.) Bet he and Tara could make a little $ if they put their hats on EBAY! (not!)

PS Hi Webkitty!

Tntitanfan

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 07:48 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Prior to this show Tara has been running through airports, up hills, etc., or at least this is what I recall. Maybe those of you with tapes have a different slant? I think she threw the race - she plainly said she didn't want Wil to win!

Weinermr

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 07:54 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Did Tara really throw the race?

Did she want Wil to lose more than she wanted to win? Did she forfeit $500,000 (before taxes) to be sure Wil didn't get it either?

If there ever was a dysfunctional relationship, this was one.

Seamonkey

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 08:08 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Julie.. all the turtles of the world will rise and curse.. they DO NOT want to be associated with Wil!!

I don't think Tara threw the race, but I think if she'd had a caring partner who actually encouraged her, it could have made a difference.

Fruitbat

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 08:15 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree Seamonkey.

Car54

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 08:44 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I never liked em.

Seamonkey

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 08:45 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Car?? Wil and Tara, or turtles?

Pottedplant

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 09:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I am so bummed. I really dislike Chris & A. I also did not like Weasel & his taunter. Paige & Blake, out the the 3 teams left, were the team I was rooting for.

The finish line should not have to be an uphill sprint. The could have had a finish line closer to where the taxi cab dropped them, & a flat sprint as opposed to an uphill one. As much as I dislike Will & Tara, they did arrive first at the Fort. I am wondering of she did throw the race. I know she must have been very tired from the running around San Francisco earlier, but she did not seem to be making an effort. But as others have posted, Will should have stuck with her.

Bummer. Paige & Blake, you still are #1 with me :)

Pottedplant

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 09:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
oh & I also wanted to say that I agree that Tara flirting with one of the boys (cannot tell them apart) was totally tasteless & classless both by her & the guy.

Grooch

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 09:41 am EditMoveDeleteIP
When Tara was in the taxi saying she couldn't beat them in a footrace, Will seemed to have agreed. That was why he was trying to fake them out with the taxi trick that didn't work. He said they needed a 200 foot lead at least to outrun them.

So I am guessing that she really does have asthma and she never had to run so far in any of the other parts of the race. WHen they were looking for the pinapple, she jumped on his back to look (pretty smart.)

Yes, it would have been better if Will had ran with her, but at this point I can also understand why not. At the airport when she figured out where to go in Alaska he was so happy he kept trying to hug her. She refused to let him touch her at all. If he tried to take her hand at the end of the race, she probably would have smacked it away.

So with that, he probably wanted to run as fast as he could to see if he himself could beat Alex and Chris.

Moondance

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 09:46 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree G

Julieboo

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 10:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
But when they ran down that big rock/volcano thing in Australia (I think) she seemed to be fine. I know it was downhill, but it was still a lot of running....

Grooch

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 10:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Could be the editing and they didn't show her taking it. Who knows? But in San Francisco they were running uphill too, and those hills are hard enough to walk up.

And running downhill on that volcano was dangerous. It was so steep that you just keep going faster and faster and you can't stop at all even if you want to. And you have to hope you don't start going faster than your legs can carry you.

I was waiting for a wipeout.

Imbewitched

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 10:20 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Did anyone else think it was odd that simply by thumbing through a book about Alaska, Tara was able to remember "Rusts" had something to do with the clue? Fishy or not?

Fruitbat

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 10:59 am EditMoveDeleteIP
No, I think they registered it was a flight service and looked under that section. I can see that happening.

Imbewitched

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 11:28 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Ah yes, that makes sense.

Neko

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 12:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You gotta admit though, watching that race to the finish line was pretty heart racing.
Me and "The Mom" were screaming at theTV at 12:00am in the morning.
Hahahaneko

Mssilhouette

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 01:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Okay one more thing, who thought it was hillarious that these globe trotting folks couldn't even pronounce PINEAPPLE. LOL Tara kept saying "we gotta find the PIN-APE-PALE-LEE grove". Even C and A was having trouble. Poor things they've been saying things in strange languges for so long they forgot what English looked like!

I was dying with laughter, yelling at the tv, It's PINE-APPLE for goodness sake!!

Just wanted to add that to the list of funniest moments of the final show.

Kizz

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 03:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I have to say, I never liked Wil, but my heart hurt for him last night. From the things he said about thinking maybe there still was a chance that he and Tara could work things out it was apparent to me he still has deep feelings for her (buried deep beneath the bile he spews), and it had to be just awful for him to lose the race that way and then have Tara kissing and hugging on the person who just beat them. Must have been a bitter pill. I thought it was a terrible thing to do to a person, and especially someone you once loved enough to marry (and people wonder why I stay single...)

Kizz

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 04:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh, and I taped the Early Show and just finished watching it...if Tara and Alex are a pair, they didn't give any indication of it. There was a brief mention of the "flirtation", but nothing more than that...Paige's hair looked weird, very curly and little girlish. Tara and Wil were on their best behavior, said they "never fought", yeah right. The Boston boys looked very adorable and happy.

Sadiesmom

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 06:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I just want to add that the participants described the run as a 5 mile run. I think it was fairly long and the tarI was also very long. I remember that it was far enough that Frank and Margharita did not know that they did not win.

You are right, I realized that I can never win this race even with my excellent sense of direction. I could not run when I did gymnastics and field hockey. The doctor said some people just can't run.