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Ryn

Monday, May 05, 2003 - 09:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
In posting all the info I noticed 5 of them listed their occupation as "Model or Actor"

So much for "real" people.

Jasper

Monday, May 05, 2003 - 09:39 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Yeah, here's hoping one of the "normal" everyday folk wins. So in saying that I will be rooting for Debra/Steve, Dave/Steve and Steve/Josh.

All the models, actors and NFL wives will be too busy worrying about getting their best profile facing the camera and these guys will be the ones with the cleans socks! lol.

I can't wait for this to start, here's hoping this season will be as entertianing and enjoyable as the last three.

Crazydog

Monday, May 05, 2003 - 09:54 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Too many people with similar names. Two Steves, two Jons, a Dave and a David. The people look similar as well.

I am disappointed there are not more minority faces.

Wilsonatmd

Monday, May 05, 2003 - 12:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Looks like a good cast...I'm looking over the groups, and I'll post an analyis and early predictions soon....

Ryn

Monday, May 05, 2003 - 12:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I am wondering if the term "nfl wives" means their hubbies are players or if they just are making a joke that they take a backseat to football during the NFL season.

But looking at one of their backgrounds (former colts cheerleader) maybe they are both married to players, I am sure we will find out soon enough.

Crazydog

Monday, May 05, 2003 - 12:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ryn, I think they are indeed married to NFL players. Wasn't there a spoiler earlier that said they were married to Atlanta Falcons?

Ryn

Monday, May 05, 2003 - 12:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I dunno - I don't do 'spoilers' - lol

Wilsonatmd

Monday, May 05, 2003 - 01:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
that's right crazy....on another board, someone did some digging and found out that Sheree is the wife of Falcon defensive back Ray Buchanan..

Lancecrossfire

Monday, May 05, 2003 - 01:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow--and she's still living!

Ladytex

Monday, May 05, 2003 - 04:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I am kind of disappointed too at the lack of minority faces, and the two they have are just for show, it seems. On the other hand, I would certainly pay to see the backround scenes from this one, things that happen off camera. They have some real personalities, it seems.

Wilsonatmd

Monday, May 05, 2003 - 04:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
well here's my early thoughts and predictions
(note: FIRST FOUR OUT=12th-9th, MIDDLE OF PACK=7th-5th, TOP FOUR=4th-1st).

Millie & Chuck: They've been together for 12 years so that's a plus...but all that UST (Unresolved Sexual Tension).....Will be a sweet, if unremarkable, team.
MIDDLE OF PACK

Jon and Al:Being clowns might help them keep off the stress of the Race, but will they be able to get serious when needed? Will be the Ken and Gerard of this Race, but won't go as far.
MIDDLE OF PACK

Russel and Cindy: They've had problems spending a lot of time together....'nuff said, Will wind up in a double digit position.
FIRST FOUR OUT

Monica and Sheree: I've got a feeling about these two...There's always one team that surprises a lot of people...and I think this is the one. Could even be a suprise winner.
TOP FOUR

Kelly and Jon: Seem to be a nice couple....and you know the saying about nice people...won't finish last, but close to it.
FIRST FOUR OUT

Amanda and Chris: Memo to Chris: You really can't backstab people in the Race, it's not that type of game. Will burn the FF early and then flame out.
FIRST FOUR OUT

Reichen & Chip: The big question with this team; are they gonna be the next team Cha Cha Cha? or the next team Guido? I say Cha Cha Cha....it seems a team everyone loves goes out fourth...this might be the one.
TOP FOUR

Tian & Jaree: Look nice, and Tian does have the travel experience...but not a serious threat I think. Won't go early, but will go below sixth.
MIDDLE OF PACK

Debra & Steve: I don't think they were meant for this show....maybe even the first team out.
FIRST FOUR OUT

David & Jeff: They seem to fit the type of team that won Race 1 and Race 2....so why not Race 4? Could happen....
TOP FOUR

Steve & Dave: In stages with flights, they might have connections to help them because they're air traffic controllers....that's a good advantage. Will they run out of steam at the end though?
TOP FOUR

Steve & Josh: I hope this is one of those experiences that helps them bond....Won't win but should get top six or so.
MIDDLE OF PACK


Now watch this prediction be completely wrong.....

Kappy

Monday, May 05, 2003 - 07:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Good predictions, Wilson, for not having really viewed them yet.

I have to admit that I'm a bit disappointed that so many "models" were picked this time around. I guess CBS feels that's what is needed for the ratings. Too bad really because I think most people liked the fact that you didn't have to be a model/slash/actor to get on this show. And for that fact alone, I'm already rooting for Debra and Steve.

Bladewelder

Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 09:05 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Crazydog - There are THREE Steve's!!

I'm kind of disappointed there aren't more visible minorities in the group. We shouldn't be surprised though, after all it is the U.S. Notice there are no Middle Easterners?? Now that would be interesting!

Tabbyking

Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 09:46 am EditMoveDeleteIP
i like the clowns, papajosh and debra and steve the best. i look for the falconettes to be out first or second leg.
so hoping the clowns give us some giggles along the way! if one of the roadblocks is being shot out of a cannon, they should do real well; as long as the one who does that elects to do the challenge, that is. LOL they have to choose who will do it before they get the specifics, right? it might say, "not be afraid of small confined spaces and going splat if things don't work out right", but not "be wedged into a cylinder shape and shot across a stage at 200 mph whilst being shot from the cannon".

Tabbyking

Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 09:52 am EditMoveDeleteIP
lance, just read your post...LOLOLOLOL

Geri

Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 02:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Here is an article from the Miami Herald. The writer doesn't seem to care for the show. His loss!!

South Florida may not do so well on elections and stuff, but we kick butt when it comes to reality TV. CBS unveiled the new contestants for its brainless, er, breathless The Amazing Race 4 Monday, and two out of the 12 teams are from the Miami area, giving us a 16.7 percent shot at winning one of television's most meaningless competitions.

This being stunningly realistic television where the contestants are drawn from a true cross-section of our community, three of the four South Florida contestants are models. That would be Tian Kitchen, 30, and Jaree Poteet, 33, both of Miami Beach, on one team, and Miamian Kelly Parks, 30, teaming with her real-estate agent fiancée Jon Corso, 28, on the other.

In The Amazing Race, 12 teams spend a month racing around the world, with the winners collecting $1 million. Since the future of the universe pretty much rests on the outcome, here's some stuff you need to know about our teams:

• Kelly brags that she's high-strung, obsessive, bossy and silly. (Hard to believe she's taken, huh?) In her defense, the CBS press office adds, ``she gets motion sickness and fears spiders, bees, heights and sharks.''

• Jon has a phobia about fat people, blows off steam by ''having sex,'' and his favorite pastime is ``talking s--- about other people.''

• Tian ''has one of the highest IQs of all contestants,'' according to the crack investigators at the CBS press office, though exactly what that means in the context of reality TV show contestants is not entirely clear.

• Jaree was dismayed to learn that her partner Tian, as CBS puts it, ''likes girls.'' Adds the network: ``Jaree got over it, but admits that if Tian ever hit on her, it'd be over between them.''

The Amazing Race 4 debuts with a 90-minute episode on WFOR-CBS 4 on May 29. Consider yourself fairly warned.

Squaredsc

Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 08:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
ditto ladyt.

Seamonkey

Friday, May 16, 2003 - 07:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
They do look mighty pale to me.

Here are the odds from BoDog:

Odds mean nothing right? But here they are from BoDog anyway ...

Odds to win The Amazing Race 4 on CBS
Odds are to win only.

David & Jeff 4/1
Monica & Sheree 4/1
Reichen & Chip 5/1
Amanda & Chris 5/1
Millie & Chuck 6/1
Jon & Al 6/1
Steve & Josh 6/1
Steve & Dave 8/1
Tian & Jaree 8/1
Debra & Steve 10/1
Kelly & Jon 10/1
Russell & Cindy 12/1

Grannyg

Sunday, May 18, 2003 - 09:42 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Does anybody remember that Heidi on Survivor had the highest IQ of any of the contestants and she was definitely "blonde"? What do you suppose that means for Tian?

Tabbyking

Sunday, May 18, 2003 - 09:50 am EditMoveDeleteIP
didn't heidi have dyed hair?

Tabbyking

Sunday, May 18, 2003 - 09:55 am EditMoveDeleteIP
i look for 'stevra', 'papajosh' and 'chipendale' to do pretty well.
the 'falconettes' and 'team ATCO' (air traffic controllers) maybe to the mid-point.
'team bozo' will probably be fun to watch. not sure how i think they will do over-all, but if they are entertaining, i hope they last quite a while.
i will have to study them up again before i make picks for on-line games! i am so excited this is almost ready to air!!

Pamy

Sunday, May 18, 2003 - 11:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
If this one is like the other races then the 2 most boring or obnoxious people will win.
If you all were upset at Jenna's win wait til you see the winner of this(if it is like the previous races) Don't get me wrong, I love this show, but my favs just never win!

Squaredsc

Sunday, May 18, 2003 - 11:59 am EditMoveDeleteIP
pamy, my favs never win either, but i still love to watch. i actually like this show as much as survivor but more than bb.

Tabbyking

Sunday, May 18, 2003 - 12:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
last race ending was horrible, because my favorite and least favorite both won...too bad the nice guy has to share with a dip because they are a 'team'. my absolute favorite ending was when frank and margaretta knew they had it won because the end was in queens, where they lived. they had their cab take backstreets, etc. and as they ran up to the finish line, they could hear cheering and then saw the other team already at the end...and you could hear margaretta say in astonishment, "what are THEY doing here?!"

25,000 miles in 30 days.
adventures aplenty
mad cap dashes and missed connections
the look on margaretta's face? priceless!

Ladytex

Monday, May 26, 2003 - 12:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Here is a link to a cheat sheet that John at the FORT put together. I think it's cool and will help while watching the show or surfing about it ...

TAR4 Cheat Sheet by John