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Alaginger | Friday, May 30, 2003 - 08:11 pm     I'm going to have to go back into the DEADPOOL and change my picks because I just read this on another website. Regarding Episode 3 where they bungee-jump, somebody states that the two models T and Jaree are shown in a video promo doing the bungee-jump. Obviously, if they jump in Episode 3, they aren't eliminated in Episode 2 like I had guessed. Anybody seen that video clip and want to confirm......... |
Clp | Friday, May 30, 2003 - 08:37 pm     Here is picture of Monica & Sheree from the CBS website. I think it is from the premiere because they are holding a Fast Forward card in their hand and remember that Christmas tree thingy from the last episode. BUT they are wearing the knit caps. Monica's has a knot on top in this one but I think she may just have it on inside out. But if you compare the two pictures, Sheree's hair is much shorter that the mystery picture. I am now really leaning towards Monica.
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Clp | Friday, May 30, 2003 - 08:50 pm     Transcript of CBS web preview
Quote: VO:"The Amazing Race is just begining, and teams of two are already battling it out." (shots of various teams, no spoiling info) unidentified female: "There are no more tickets!", said to Chip & Reichen. VO: "Shut out at the airport, the married couple (Chip & Reichen) hatch a plan for revenge." (shot of Chip and Reichen blocking Steve & Dave (?) from entering a door) Chip: "It was a really childish thing to do, but I thought it might help." (shots of teams going down hill in snow boat) VO:"Teams use their brains for a challenge but the engaged couple (Jon & Kelly) rely on other "ass"ets." (shot of Jon & Kelly sliding down the hill on their "ass"ets) Dave:"I want to see who those two idiots are.", refering to Jon & Kelly VO:"Meanwhile, Tian claims her partner's heavy smoking may keep them from winning." Tian:"No, we are not calling a taxi.", said to Jaerre while walking down the street. Jarerre:"Quit trying to demean me.", said to Tian while riding on a bus. VO:"Don't miss the all new Amazing Race. CBS Thursdays."
Forgive me if I got some words slightly wrong. I paused that thing about 100 times to try and get it right! |
Alaginger | Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 04:58 am     Clp.......great shot of Monica and Sheree. I had not seen that one yet. I think the knot you see on top of Monica's hat, is actually part of the plaque that is hanging from the shop's doorway, but I'm leaning more and more towards Monica also...especially after you pointed out about the hair. Great Catch!!! Also, I know what you mean about having to rewatch the CBS video over and over and over to catch all the words. It goes by sooooooo fast! (LOL) |
Alaginger | Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 07:36 am     Regarding David and Jeff, I just thought I had to put this in here about how they seem to continue to get lost, so I'm wondering how long they can last in this game bumbling around (LOL). First Episode - Leaving Dodger Stadium on way to LAX: 'While most Teams got started in the right direction quickly, a few lagged behind. Although from Southern California, best friends David & Jeff inexplicably chose Sunset Boulevard out of the stadium, a much slower route than the 110 Freeway the other Teams chose. Jeff commented, "It's ironic that we would actually get lost in L.A. going to an airport that we've each been to maybe fifty times."' During the challenge in Episode 1: "With Teams in a race to the Pit Stop, best friends David & Jeff made an error on the hike back to the chairlift. They overshot the path leading back to the mountaintop and hiked all the way down to the snowfield far below, where the Search Detour option was located. Unaware that they had actually reached an area that was of no use to them, the two saw the snowmobiles and thought they could use them to get back up. Dissuaded of the notion, the two then faced the grim prospect of an extra-long hike back up the mountain to the chairlifts. Though the two were in top physical shape, this task was daunting even for them." In the promo for Episode 2: 'Jeff and David are seemingly lost at sea in a Venice canal. "Now we gotta go backwards" one of them says.' |
Not1worry | Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 08:33 am     For those playing the game that asks a question about how much money do the players get. When I saw they would be riding gondolas, my first thought is : expensive! I lived in Italy for 2 years and went to Venice often. A gondola ride then was usually around $75-100. Plus the best way to get to Venice is by train and from Cortina, that's at least $10 per person, possibly more. And then there may be a few more taxi rides, etc. Just thought I'd factor all that in. I can't wait for this episode, I love seeing shots of where I've been in Italy. The Mole 2 filmed right in the city where I lived and it was so fun to watch. |
Alaginger | Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 09:39 am     Thank You Not1 --- Good Insider Info!!! Wheeee!!! |
Whoami | Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 12:57 pm     Regarding the above picture, and Monica's hat. I don't think that's a knot, or a plaque. It looks like it's a hanging lantern. If you look to the left of that window, you'll see an identical lantern hanging (you can see it just above the red bow on the Christmas tree). Not that this info does any good for spoiling. But....just had to point it out. |
Alaginger | Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 03:38 pm     Okey - Dokey!!! Want to talk about alliances: The promo for Episode 3 (which isn't until June 12th) says: "SOME ALLIANCES STAY TOGETHER WHILE OTHERS BREAK APART AS THE TEAMS RACE ..." I was wondering what alliances they were talking about, and the only one I was aware of was the 4 guys Reichen, Chip, David, and Jeff. Also, I realize that the 3 teams that jumped on the mat for 1st place together were an alliance of sorts (Millie/Chuck, Amanda/Chris, Josh/Steve). I was just over at the CBS website looking at the video for next week and reading through the synopsis of Episode 1. Somewhere in the write-up it casually mentions a commitment of the 4 guys. But what surprised me was........next to a picture of Monica and Sheree there is a video caption that says an alliance is formed. If you click on there you see 5 teams in the piazza in Milan making a pact. These are Millie/Chuck, Amanda/Chris, Josh/Steve, Steve/Dave, and Jon/Al (the clowns). They agree to pass information on to each other and help each other out when they can. I don't think this large alliance was featured on the show and I haven't read about it anywhere else (doesn't mean I didn't miss it). This makes more sense to me now that the 3 teams jumped on the mat for 1st place together, and the two couples held the taxi waiting up for Josh and his Dad. I'm betting the 4-guy alliance is the one that breaks up, and the 5-team alliance stick together....but this isn't until Episode 3. Sounds like in Episode 2 the two alliances are still a go. Anybody that can add anything more to this about any alliance I missed, let us know. Also, go over to the CBS website and look at that video within the body of the write-up. It was neat and Millie is quite a little leader. |
Hippyt | Monday, June 02, 2003 - 12:45 pm     Ok,I'm gonna sort out my thoughts on who might go for the FF this week. Amanda/Chris-first place,no way they'll waste it this week Millie/Chuck-ditto Steve/Josh-although they are in first place,the injury supposedly gets worse,it might be a good idea for them to skip the races,and give his knee some rest. also,they'd have an excellent chance of getting it before anyone else Monica/Sheree-can't take it,already done Steve/Dave-they aren't in a bad position ,really,it would be smarter to save it,but are there any pics of them doing any tasks? Kelly/Jon-they slide down the hill on their butts,no FF Russ/Cindy-could be,doubt it though Reichen/Chip-don't think so Dave/Jeff-possible Tian/Jaree-they are too far back,if they go for it there is a good chance it would already be gone,but who knows,they aren't very smart,lol I need more opinions,anyone? |
Wargod | Monday, June 02, 2003 - 12:51 pm     Wasn't it Steve/Dave with the knee injury and not Steve/Josh? |
Hippyt | Monday, June 02, 2003 - 01:13 pm     Yes,you're right,War. OK,well,that makes me think Steve/Dave will go for the FF even more. The top three teams probably won't. Monica/Sheree can't. That leaves them with a good chance of getting it. |
Seamonkey | Monday, June 02, 2003 - 02:23 pm     Tune in to THE AMAZING RACE on Thursday, June 5 at 8PM ET/PT and you'll see: One Team feels threatened by the alliance and fights back at the train station. On the train to Venice, tempers flare when a Team fights because one member feels excluded from the decision-making process. A masquerade ball proves frustrating for several Teams. |
Alaginger | Monday, June 02, 2003 - 02:33 pm     One Team feels threatened by the alliance and fights back at the train station. That's obviously Reichen/Chip because they block the door from Steve/Dave who are in the Millie/Chuck, Amanda/Chris, Josh/Steve, Al/Jon, Steve/Dave alliance of 5 teams. On the train to Venice, tempers flare when a Team fights because one member feels excluded from the decision-making process. This one is a little harder - are they referring to Tian/Jaree when Jaree says "Don't try to demean me"? Their tiff, which can be seen at CBS on the video doesn't seem to be about decision-making, so I don't know who this is? A masquerade ball proves frustrating for several Teams This is the roadblock. I never got an answer to my question on another thread. Does every team have to assign one member to play this except the team that has selected to use the FF? If so, this could hold some people who were in the front, back for awhile. |
Alaginger | Monday, June 02, 2003 - 02:48 pm     We have a picture showing Amanda/Chris and Millie/Chuck in gondolas with Monica/Sheree in the near background. This makes sense to me since 2 of these couples tied for 1st place last time, and Monica/Sheree came in 4th. If I understand this race correctly, these people would probably have a headstart on the others if there had been no bunching. In another picture we have Cindy/Russel and David/Jeff. This one confuses me because Cindy/Russel were in the 2nd group, and David/Jeff were in the 3rd group last week (2 hours behind Cindy/Russel, and David/Jeff came in 10th). So.......either David/Jeff do some quick catching up at the snow-rafting and bus-catching to Venice, or Cindy/Russel do some superior falling back. Otherwise, why would they be so near each other. |
Hippyt | Monday, June 02, 2003 - 02:50 pm     Yes,Alaginger,every team except the FF has to do the roadblock. Look up at Clp's post. Tian says to Jaree,'no,we are not calling a taxi.' Sounds like someone hogging the decision making to me. |
Alaginger | Monday, June 02, 2003 - 03:15 pm     Yes........I forgot about that!!! I think you're right. Too bad we don't get any points for figuring this stuff out (LOL). |
Alaginger | Monday, June 02, 2003 - 06:10 pm     On May 29th there was a premiere party in Las Vegas. Some past AR players were there plus some from the current show. I didn't watch it before, so I don't know the names of past players, but one of them has a website and took pictures of the premiere party. Monica and Sheree arranged to get a room at one of the banquet rooms at one of the hotels to have the party in. I looked through all the pictures posted, and only saw 6 couples from the current show. Millie/Chuck, Amanda/Chris, Josh/Steve, Steve/Dave (notice that is 4 of the current 5-alliance), Cindy/Russel, and Monica/Sheree. Doesn't mean the other 6 couples weren't there, but if they were, I would think they would have been in the pics. Lots of other pics of players from the past I didn't know.
Now then ........ does this give us a "heads up" as to who may have lasted the longest and bonded the most? You guys that have watched in the past will probably know better about this than I would....so tell me what you think? Heck, I voted for Cindy/Russel to go this week and maybe I better go change that at MW. |
Seamonkey | Monday, June 02, 2003 - 06:48 pm     Quote:In another picture we have Cindy/Russel and David/Jeff. This one confuses me because Cindy/Russel were in the 2nd group, and David/Jeff were in the 3rd group last week (2 hours behind Cindy/Russel, and David/Jeff came in 10th). So.......either David/Jeff do some quick catching up at the snow-rafting and bus-catching to Venice, or Cindy/Russel do some superior falling back. Otherwise, why would they be so near each other.
Well, I can't say for sure, but remember the phenomenon of BUNCHING in this game. This can happen at venues (do the gondolas run all night?) and of course can happen when trains, buses, planes, etc., must be caught. So the start order is important, but only up to a point. |
Alaginger | Monday, June 02, 2003 - 07:21 pm     I've heard about this BUNCHING. So, if the first 3 couples are 2 hours ahead of everybody else, they will have to get up 2 hours earlier than anybody else and go snowrafting??? and then possibly sit at a bus station while other teams get more sleep and catch right up to them? Ha, Ha, Ha ...... maybe this is why Jon and Kelly snowraft on their butts.........so they can hurry over and catch that first bus. Maybe they get wind of a bus is fixing to leave soon!!! I beginning to see how this game can be a lot of fun, and the really smart players make strategic moves that others would never think of, or try. I'm getting excited about Thursday night....so I guess I've got the bug! |
Tabbyking | Monday, June 02, 2003 - 08:04 pm     the bunching is what we refer to as 'leveling the playing field'. last year it seemed to happen a lot. alaginger, i am so glad you are liking this game! |
Alaginger | Tuesday, June 03, 2003 - 12:05 pm     Been sitting at the hospital for almost 8 hours, and am drained. Had to be there for 6 AM, and my little grandson went into surgery at 7:30 AM. He was having a screw removed from his knee area and a lot of scar tissue cleared out, from a surgery he had last summer after falling off of his bike. He is fine......doing just great!!! Did I miss anything while I was gone? Any new spoilers? |
Alaginger | Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 06:58 am     This morning at Sirlinksalot.net, I found a link to an article written by TeamGuido about the premiere party that was held in Las Vegas. It mostly gave the story of how they were invited and meeting up with people from previous shows. It didn't really give us any more insight to this year's cast. The pictures I posted above, with the people attending from this year's cast was the same. Millie/Chuck, Amanda/Chris, Steve/Josh, Steve/Dave, Monice/Sheree, and Cyndi/Russel. I only clipped out a small part of their write-up to show you how the invitation came about. "Team Guido: The Amazing Race 4 Premiere Party, The Palms Casino and Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada About four weeks ago we received an email forwarded from Brennan Swain of the “original cast” of The Amazing Race, Season One. Being of mysterious origin, we were clandestinely invited to attend a party in the sweltering heat of the Las Vegas desert. The heat this past week was caused not by the desert; that would be an understatement! No, this heat was generated by the shimmering talent on the new season of The Amazing Race 4. We graciously accepted the invitation and vowed not to breathe a word to the paparazzi, and so we were given the secret email address and password to enter this deepest of inner sanctums, the new cast of the current season “Race 4”."
Chris, Josh, Millie, Chuck Notice there still is no ring on Millie's finger. I don't know what this party on the night of the premiere tells us, except that these 6 teams seem to get along very well even after everything is over! |
Tabbyking | Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 08:40 am     alaginger, so glad your grandson did well!! it's so hard to sit and wait.... |
Theowl | Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 08:44 am     Ginger, I'm glad your grandson is doing great!! That was before the drugs wore off, so how is he now? Hugs to him!! I love that you're getting into this!! Now you can see why I love this game more than even Survivor. So much more action and the scenery is beautiful at times. I can't wait to see Kelly/Jon go down the hill on their butts!! I hope it gives them a penalty and they're out. I NEED deadpool points!! Thanks for all the work you're doing here. I knew you'd get hooked after just one week. 32 HOURS AND 37 MINUTES!!! HOOO HOOOO!!!!  |
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