Archive through October 04, 2002
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Archive through October 04, 2002
Micknrc | Monday, September 30, 2002 - 06:34 am     Thirty-two-year-old twins Derek and Drew can't recall the last time they got into a physical fight with each other. Except maybe that time in 1981, when they had it out in the back of their parents' Buick. The pair is originally from Chicago, but currently live in Los Angeles. After graduating from the University of Illinois, Derek and Drew pursued careers in modeling and acting, and have appeared in commercials for Revlon and hosted shows on VH-1 and E! While Drew is currently a photographer, Derek hopes to pursue his dream of becoming "the next Michael J. Fox." Drew is still a bachelor, but Derek was married this past June. As a result, they haven't seen each other much lately, and Drew is hoping that this experience will give them the chance to reconnect. "I couldn't come up with a better excuse to spend this much quality time with my brother," joked Drew. Derek and Drew believe that the most important element to getting ahead in the Race is cleanliness. Drew is making sure he packs his toothpaste, toothbrush and dental floss, and says, "It's nearly impossible to communicate effectively with bad breath." Derek reveals that he won't leave home without his deodorant. "I just hope to maintain a reasonable level of cleanliness and odor while on the race. Otherwise, it's almost impossible for people to deal with you," he says. They may not be the Doublemint twins, but Derek and Drew will definitely be looking and smelling their best during their latest adventure. They're convinced that their strength, endurance and level-headedness will help them cross the finish line ahead of the pack. Derek and Drew's birth date is August 30. |
Micknrc | Monday, September 30, 2002 - 06:39 am     How would you describe your previous travel experience? Derek: My travel experience has been fairly extensive. I have lived in Italy, Germany and England. I have also lived in New York, Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles. Drew: I have traveled extensively inside the U.S. I have lived and worked in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and have driven everywhere in between. However, I haven't traveled internationally in seven years, and have only been to Europe. What is the most stressful aspect of traveling? Derek: The most stressful aspect of traveling would be hygiene. I just hope to maintain a reasonable level of cleanliness and odor while on the Race. Otherwise, it is almost impossible for people to deal with you. Drew: Trying to smuggle on oversized carry-on baggage. What is the most important item in your backpack, and why? Derek: The most important item in my backpack would have to be either deodorant or clean underwear (for reasons stated in my previous answer). Drew: It's a tossup between toothpaste, toothbrush, or dental floss. It's nearly impossible to communicate effectively with bad breath. Why did you want to be on THE AMAZING RACE? Derek: I'm at a bit of a crossroads in my life, and this seems like an excellent way to discover new things about myself and what I am capable of. I also just got married, and this is probably the only time the rest of my life that I will get to spend this much time with my brother. Drew: I love the show, and I couldn't come up with a better excuse to spend this much quality time with my brother away from his wife after only two months of marriage. We haven't had a chance like this since he met his wife. Have you and your partner traveled together before? If so, what was it like? Derek: Yes, a lot, and it has always been fun and relatively stress-free. However, we have never raced anywhere, and we are both very competitive, so I expect it will be very different on the show. Drew: Yes, we've traveled a lot together. It has almost always been very easy and fun. We haven't physically fought on a trip since the back seat of my parents' Buick in 1981. What do you fear most about competing in THE AMAZING RACE? Derek: That somehow I am portrayed as someone other than the fun-loving, playful and intelligent male model that I am. Drew: The thing I fear most about competing in the Race is actually watching the Race. I hate the thought of watching myself on TV. What strengths and weaknesses do you bring to the Team? Derek: My strengths are my ability to manage stress, both my own and my brother's, and my competitive spirit. My weaknesses are that I think I know everything and I don't trust anyone. Drew: My strengths would have to be my physical endurance and intuitiveness. My weaknesses are my ability to manage stress (yoga is something I used to do) and my inability to ask for help. What strengths and weaknesses does your teammate bring to the Team? Derek: My brother's strengths are his intelligence and his competitiveness: he does not lose. My brother's weaknesses are his ability to manage stress, and beautiful girls. Drew: Derek's strength is his level-headedness. He can be positive in any situation, and is always the voice of reason. What will you miss the most from home (besides your bed)? Derek: My wife. We have only been married a couple of months, so it was very hard to leave her to go on the Race. Drew: NASCAR. What languages do you speak? Derek: English. Un poquito Español. Drew: English and Spanish (un poquito). What destination are you hoping to visit? Derek: Africa, Kenya or Tanzania. Drew: Africa, mostly Kenya and Tanzania. I would love to see the Serengetti. What country do you feel best prepared for? Derek: England or Germany. Drew: Italy, only because I lived there one summer (seven years ago). |
Ocean_Islands | Monday, September 30, 2002 - 03:11 pm     Unfortunately, my prediction for the twins is that they will lose quickly. As we saw with the twins last year, they are at a great disadvantage. Being identical, they look at everything the same way. Strength comes from diversity . . . |
Cjr | Monday, September 30, 2002 - 03:26 pm     I just keep thinking double OCD |
Realtvfan | Wednesday, October 02, 2002 - 07:52 pm     After the cab mistake of leaving their bags in the cab, I was certain they would be toast this round. Then the jogging to the FF stop had me laughing. Someone on this team needs to get their act together because one of them said that they "were tired of this race" pp on the way back into the hotel. That was too funny. For crying our loud, Peaches made it a lot farther in AR2 (Hong Kong, at least) then these guys appear to be heading right now. These guys just don't get it at the moment. |
Silksmoke | Wednesday, October 02, 2002 - 07:59 pm     I agree! I couldn't believe either cab incident. Leaving their bags in one, and trying to out run another. I don't see them making it much further. |
Ladytex | Wednesday, October 02, 2002 - 08:03 pm     These two are definitely not the sharpest knives in the drawer, are they? |
Spygirl | Wednesday, October 02, 2002 - 08:06 pm     Not the sharpest...but the prettiest  |
Ladytex | Wednesday, October 02, 2002 - 08:10 pm     LOL, they are pretty, aren't they? Too bad they don't have equivalent smartness. |
Ocean_Islands | Wednesday, October 02, 2002 - 09:21 pm     What did I tell you? |
Spear | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 01:20 am     I'll go with someone's idea on the Usenet group and call them "Team Zoolander". |
Car54 | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 01:32 am     I love my little twins. They will be very much fun while they last! Spy, you can share them with me and Seamonkey. I love that when they know they are on camera they strike little supermodel poses in unison! And at least they KNOW they are dumb. They said at the pit stop.."we know we are the worst ones in this race!" You gotta love them for that. |
Squaredsc | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 06:03 am     that cab thing cracked me up. i don't think they are going to last long, not because they are twins, but because they just don't seem too bright. but the one who had on the glasses looked better with the glass on, imo. |
Clubcarl | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 11:23 am     I found this posted on a different board. They are photogenic. http://www.hunkvideo.com/dewey/rikertwins.jpg |
Wendo | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 11:42 am     Hi all! First time posting here in TAR area. Last night was my first time watching TAR and...I LOVED IT! It was great! A bit slow the first 15 minutes or so, but after that, I was certainly hooked. (Thanks to those who suggested I check it out.) Anyway, on topic, I really thought the twins would not make it past this episode either. I was astounded that they would leave their bags in a cab in a foreign country. Not that all cab drivers are thieves or anything...but it's just something I would NEVER do. I think they're good looking as well, but not necessarily my cup of tea. However, I do agree with the majority here, they're not the sharpest tacks in the bulletin board, are they. Since they did make it, though, I have a feeling they'll be around for awhile. Anyway, great show! |
Bbfanatic | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 12:45 pm     can we say duuuhhhhhh!! reminds me of beavis & butthead. oh wait, i think beavis & butthead had a higher IQ. |
Car54 | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 01:12 pm     These are my boys while they last! Then I am switching over to the cop/fireman team! Love these supermodels! |
Pamy | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 01:41 pm     I kept thinking of Ocean's comment during the cab incident! I also wondered if Robb is related to these guys |
Lyn | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 02:20 pm     When they passed up on the taxi and opted to run it instead to the FF , now that was funny |
Seamonkey | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 02:31 pm     Car.. you can have my share of the twins.. dumber and dumbest.. but entertaining.. I'd lose the "older married couple" first.. especially the husband. My favorite moment? When the donkey cart guy dumped the law students and one catapulted to the ground !! I hope the cop/fireman, uh.. light a fire and turn on the sirens.. sorry.. and jump up the list. Talicia and her brother.. i hope they stay too because they seem interesting together. Flo/Zack sounds like a drug and his hair.. tsk. BUT.. I'm impressed by their languages and such. Wendo, glad we got you hooked.. this is my favorite reality show (that doesn't have live feeds).. Once again this year I'm befuddled that all the teams don't LEARN stick shift and learn some serious phrases in several languages. |
Car54 | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 04:39 pm     Yippee.... more twins for me. Pretty and dumb...just my kinda men. Wonder if they can do heavy lifting and fix my car. That would be just about perfect. |
Lumbele | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 05:15 pm     Car, they might be able to handle the heavy lifting. They are kinda buff, aren't they? Oooooh! But I wouldn't count on the fix-it part. *Wanting* them to fix it shows a looooot of positive thinking on your part. Enjoy while they last.LOL |
Wendo | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 06:12 pm     Seamonkey, I really did like the show...a lot. It was fun and different. Not Survivor, not BB. I like how the team determines it's destiny, if you get there last, you're history. Nice change of pace. Wish I caught the two earlier AR. I agree, learning stick and some choice phrases in other languages would certainly be beneficial. |
Merrywidow | Thursday, October 03, 2002 - 10:59 pm     My take on the twins? Beauty & brawn they've got but man, did they get shortchanged on brains! |
Hummingbird | Friday, October 04, 2002 - 09:54 pm     Team Zoolander! That is perfect! |
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