The Amazing Race 10

[TazFTW]

The premier was 30 minutes shorter than usual but they did give us double the eliminations. Wonder what other "surprises" they have in store.

Props to Sarah for getting up that wall.

Preview for the next ep looks good with whoever getting clotheslined by the tree.

[Toddzilla]

Watching with my wife, she asked me which team I was rooting for. All of them annoyed me for one reason or another, except for the two triathletes - the one with Sarah that has only one leg. I thought they were a pretty neat "feel-good" story. Then that bitch pulled out the "I'm a cripple" card and jumped a line for a taxi saying "Its an emergency!" and pointing to her fake leg. Emergency? Playing game and working the handicap angle? Fuck her, I hope they lose next week and she falls off the next wall.

[Ryche]

Have to agree with that sentiment. Wasn't so bad when she used that to get onto the plane first as that is pretty much standard policy for planes, but using it for the taxi first was pretty weak.

Last night was actually the first time I've watched this show since the first episode of the original one. I liked that one and last night was fun. Might have to try paying more attention this time around. I guess I'm pulling for the father and daughter. Although hopefully the cheerleaders stick around for awhile.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Originally Posted by Ryche

I guess I'm pulling for the father and daughter. Although hopefully the cheerleaders stick around for awhile.

I'm pulling for the father/daughter as well. I find that scenario very interesting. I guess I don't get the whole situation where a parent is so harsh on their kid for doing nothing more than being attracted to the 'wrong' sex. I will soon be having my first kid. I can honestly say that if my kid happens to end up, for one reason or another, being gay, I don't have a problem with it. I'm much more concerned about them making wrong decisions in life such as drugs, alcohol, abusive relationships, etc. I guess generations older than myself were brought up in a different time.

It did appear from the father/daughter's interactions in only the first episode that Dad was quickly realizing that he might have been a bit hasty in his conclusions regarding closing off his daughter for a long period of time. Also, you can tell that his daughter really wants his acceptance. It would appear that this is going to be a great way for them to get back to being father/daughter again.

[Toddzilla]

Maybe, but for that creep to say - on camera - that he was disappointed in his daughter because she was gay was revolting.

[Ryche]

Originally Posted by Toddzilla

Maybe, but for that creep to say - on camera - that he was disappointed in his daughter because she was gay was revolting.

He's not happy with the path she's following, but at least it looks like he's at least making the effort to accept it and trying to stay a part of her life. That's a hard thing for some parents to find out about their children. Some handle it better than others. But he's making the effort and so is his daughter.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Originally Posted by Toddzilla

Maybe, but for that creep to say - on camera - that he was disappointed in his daughter because she was gay was revolting.

I don't know. It appeared as though he was really conflicted about the whole situation. His words appeared to be coming straight what his parent/grandparents taught him, but his emotions when he said that obviously seemed to contradict his statement. It was like he was almost troubled by his own beliefs or what he was taught. It will certainly be an interesting thing to watch as the show goes along.

[bbor]

I heart this show.

[Lathum]

I kind of read into the fathers comments that he was dissapointed in himself about the reaction he had, the fights etc...

as for the show it was pretty standard. My fiance and I were discussing the double eliminations and how we liked it. I also agree with the sentiments about the triatheletes.

I can't wait to see the fights the dating couples will have.

[Raiders Army]

Being the mean bastard that I am, the funniest thing my wife said I said last night was when the triathletes were running to the mat: "You need all three feet on the mat to finish at the Pit Stop."

[kingfc22]

Damn. Didn't know this started yesterday. Didn't get to Tivo it.

[EagleFan]

How many times do couples experiencing troubles decide to come on this show? Yet it has never done anything but confirm that they are not meant for each other.

I like is so far. Go cheerleaders!!!

[sooner333]

BTW, how dumb was it for the guys to bring squirtGUNS in the airport???

[Lorena]

Before we started watching the show, I was rooting for the chick with the prosthetic leg but lost all respect for her when she pulled that crap. I mean, if she wants people to see her as an equal, why pull that shit? Ugh... disgusting.

I don't have a clear favorite, but I enjoy the different personalities on the show. The father/daughter team is one of my favorites; I got all mushy when the girl got teary eyed when rooting for her dad.

[CraigSca]

I'm rooting for the potential drama between the girl who has "one short leg" and the guy that makes the prosthetic devices for her. Maybe I missed something, but the show seemed to say that she was gaga over him and he was uh...disinterested.

Oh, and shoot me for not being PC here, but what is it with Amazing Race and their penchant for showing only the most over-the-top gay people?

[Toddzilla]

Originally Posted by sooner333

BTW, how dumb was it for the guys to bring squirtGUNS in the airport???

LOL. That was seriously one of the stupidest things I've ever seen. I was so hoping for an airport cop to draw his weapon and yell "Swarm!" while 12 guys jumped on those idiots and dragged them away. Oh well, we have 9 more episodes to go...

[Raiders Army]

Originally Posted by CraigSca

I'm rooting for the potential drama between the girl who has "one short leg" and the guy that makes the prosthetic devices for her. Maybe I missed something, but the show seemed to say that she was gaga over him and he was uh...disinterested.

I re-watched the intro and he says that she is one person that he will trust with his heart. You can interpret that different ways, but...

[CraigSca]

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

I re-watched the intro and he says that she is one person that he will trust with his heart. You can interpret that different ways, but...

Ah, maybe I missed that. Geez, why doesn't he just get on it then and ask her to marry him?

[Oilers9911]

Not sure why all the angst towards Sarah, for a shot at a million bucks you bet your ass you'd all do the same. I know I would. Nice to see two teams get Philiminated on the first show. I guess it was Allah's will that the Muslim dudes sucked ass at the game.

[TazFTW]

Kimberly got jacked up by that tree. The models don't know how to use a jack because it looked like whoever stopped for them used their "broken" jack to change the tire.

Originally Posted by Eaglefan

How many times do couples experiencing troubles decide to come on this show? Yet it has never done anything but confirm that they are not meant for each other.

Heh.

I'm done rooting for Sarah after her tantrum this ep, so I guess I'll root for the father/daughter and the Cho brothers.

[EagleFan]

I have no idea who to root for this season. Was hoping the cheerleaders would make it a little farther.

I really can't get used to it being on Sunday's yet. Was about quarter after and was flipping to the football game when I saw it and then remembered that it was on.

[thealmighty]

Originally Posted by EagleFan

I really can't get used to it being on Sunday's yet. Was about quarter after and was flipping to the football game when I saw it and then remembered that it was on.

TIVO...season pass. YEA!!!

[Ironhead]

My girlfriend and I have decided that Sarah and the other guy just reek of "trying too hard".

Personalities on this season don't see quite as interesting as last season but we have enjoyed it so far. At least The Amazing Race hasn't taken a page from Survivor by having nothing but actors & models on the show.

[Raiders Army]

I'd hate to have a disability and see Sarah jumping around trying to earn money off it. That was disgusting and it was pretty sad. It seems as if that team is using it to the hilt, bringing it up whenever they can. I know part of it is the edit and the fact that the producers are trying to play it up as if she's overcoming all these obstacles, but it just seems really...tacky.

I'm rooting for the Cho brothers and the beauty queens.

[TazFTW]

I think this was the first time that they (the show) didn't give any money to the teams for the entire leg. Of course, the teams could have earned money by selling more flowers than what was needed but only the dad/daughter team needed the money. Nice twist.

Go Cho Brothers!

[Toddzilla]

OK - rant time.

Why the FUCK do they stagger the start of the contestants - as if to give the teams who finished first an advantage - only to have them WAIT for hours at their next destination? IT IS FUCKING STUPID! They do this EVERY time they stagger the start. The first 4 or 5 teams roll out early, get to their goal, and then sit on their ass for hours while the other 5 teams roll up and they all wait together. Every plane trip, train ride, bus trip, entry to a museum, performance, and travel agency has done this. This has pretty much killed any interest I have in this show, since the producers have eleiminated any real competition and simply made this a game of chance. Get the right taxi driver? you do well. Get bad advice from a local? you lose. Fuck this stupid game.

[Raiders Army]

Ummm, I think that's to prevent a cumulative effect of teams getting ahead by days instead of hours or minutes. It makes it much more interesting. Would you want to watch a show where the lead team is two days ahead of the others at the end of the race?

Anyhow, good show last night.

[Toddzilla]

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Ummm, I think that's to prevent a cumulative effect of teams getting ahead by days instead of hours or minutes. It makes it much more interesting. Would you want to watch a show where the lead team is two days ahead of the others at the end of the race?

Days? No, but when you finish 8 *hours* ahead of another team, and then that lead becomes *seconds* when you meet up in line at the travel agent and take the same flight to Vietnam, the staggered start is disingenuous. Just start everyone off at the same time, and let the teams leave - in order - in 20 minute intervals from the airport. When everyone get a car for a challenge, give the first place team a new one and the last place team a hoopty. If finishing 2nd is no different than finishing 2nd-to-last, then stop pretending that it does.

[TazFTW]

Last week had a new twist to the non-elimination leg where the team coming in last would keep their money and stuff but they had to finish first in the next leg or receive a 30 minute penalty.

I wonder if the show will always followup a non-elim leg with one that has a fast forward. It seems it'll make for better TV to not have the fast forward and having a team wait for 30 minutes.

Good to see the Cho brothers good (yet stupid) deed didn't end up getting them eliminated.

[Celeval]

My wife made the comment last night that Kentucky has been doing a lot of the right things - they get along with just about everyone, and it definately paid off with the Chos last night. Glad to see they didn't get bumped, as well - and really, glad to see Sarah + whatshisname get knocked off... was getting sick of their infighting. This is the first time (and I haven't watched all of the races) I've seen one of the "we're doing this to see how we work together romantically" couples end up saying "yeah... uh... we're done." at the end, though.

[Lorena]

I'm curious to see what happens between the Alabama moms and the blond chicks next week. Those blond chicks have it coming and I hope they get eliminated next week.

I'm really rooting for the Cho brothers; it was because of them that Alabama stayed in the game and I'd like to see them make it as far as possible, if not win the whole thing.

I'm glad the triathletes are gone. I was disgusted that they kept using what-her-face's "handicap" to get farther in the game. What's up with her doing all the climbing challenges? Antmeister and I thought maybe they agreed to have her do that to prove to herself that she could overcome anything. But the guy was a jerk and I'm glad they broke up for her sake. Good riddance ass.

[Toddzilla]

Yay! Very happy that the biggest pair off assholes finnaly get the boot. I'm also glad the producers decided to show every instance of "It's a medical emergency!" or "She's a cripple!" in a pathetic attempt to gain an advantage. Good riddance.

[gstelmack]

Originally Posted by Dodgerchick

I'm curious to see what happens between the Alabama moms and the blond chicks next week. Those blond chicks have it coming and I hope they get eliminated next week.

The moms have it coming pretty good, too. I especially enjoyed how their attempt to monopolize the Kuwaiti guy backfired on them.

Right now if either the Kentucky couple or the Chos win I'll be happy. I'm pushing for Rob & Kimberly to go next.

[Raiders Army]

Originally Posted by Toddzilla

Yay! Very happy that the biggest pair off assholes finnaly get the boot. I'm also glad the producers decided to show every instance of "It's a medical emergency!" or "She's a cripple!" in a pathetic attempt to gain an advantage. Good riddance.

ditto but they were an easy team to hate. I'm sad to see them go in that capacity.

[TazFTW]

Kentucky gets the non-elim leg again. The Cho's really need to start racing because the other four are slowing them down.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Originally Posted by TazFTW

Kentucky gets the non-elim leg again. The Cho's really need to start racing because the other four are slowing them down.

Yeah, they let the male models right back into that leg by waiting for Alabama and Kentucky. Kentucky and the Cho's need to decide if they're in this to be friends or to win the money. I know both of them could use the money, but they're really in danger of both losing out because of their alliance.

[Raiders Army]

Glad to see the beauty queens come in first!

[CraigSca]

I really don't care who wins as long as Rob and Kimberly don't. They are one of the ugliest couples I've ever seen on TV (but then again, it's seems the M.O. of the Amazing Race producers to have at least one bickering couple).

[TazFTW]

I hate the 'To be continued' eps. From the preview,



"Our alliance with team Alabama is over." - Cho brother. It is about freakin' time!

[Cringer]

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Glad to see the beauty queens come in first!

I hate them with a passion. I hope the get hit by a car.

[Raiders Army]

Originally Posted by TazFTW

I hate the 'To be continued' eps. From the preview,



"Our alliance with team Alabama is over." - Cho brother. It is about freakin' time!

ditto on both counts.

[Lorena]

Originally Posted by TazFTW

"Our alliance with team Alabama is over." - Cho brother. It is about freakin' time!

Totally agree. They would have been in first place several times had it not been for the "alliance". Not much of an alliance if only 1 team is watching over the other; bama has screwed them a lot.

Originally Posted by Cringer

I hate them with a passion. I hope the get hit by a car.

I don't like them either; they're dirty, backstabbing wenches. I hope the models screw them when they least expect it.

[CraigSca]

I really don't mind the blondes. While their is an air of back-stabbing to them, they're having a lot of fun and enjoying the different legs of the race (something I'd probably not be able to do, I'd have too much "go! go!" and worry about the race).

Alabama proved that they're just as back-stabbing as the blondes when they jumped ahead waiting for the taxis (and left the Chos behind). Really, I don't get this altruistic nature by the Chos. Sure, it's good to be nice, but eventually you have to realize it's a race, especially when Alabama pulled the taxi maneuver.

You can win a race and still maintain your dignity without making a concerted effort to wait for your friends.

[gstelmack]

The difference between the Barbies and Bama is that the Barbies are only screwing over the people on the race. Bama is being nasty to the innocents around them (cutting in line at the Taxis being the most recent example). I'll be ticked off if Bama wins this thing, as they are one of the nastiest teams they've ever had. Infighting among the teams I consider part of the race, but punishing people not involved in the race at all is just not cool.

I'm still pulling for the Chos who have done a good job of maintaining their integrity while playing hard.

[TazFTW]

:sigh: The Chos never did learn. Tank racing.

[kingfc22]

Tank racing has to be my favorite challenge ever. That would be awesome to participate in.

[EagleFan]

Dam, can we just get rid of team Alabama? While this episode they were right for not following along behind the Chos, what they did last week with the taxi cut (when you start screwing with people who aren't even in the race) that was just the last straw for their annoyance level. Now we'll get to hear about how the other teams are all working against them next week, or some excuse like that.

I have to say; although there are people who can't stand the blondes, they have been major players this season. They aren't just tagging along on people's coat-tails. They have really stepped up to play.

[Thomkal]

well crud now I don't want any of the remaining teams to win. Really sad to see the Chos go, but it was bound to happen sooner or later despite the wonderful way they played the game.

[Raiders Army]

Go blondes!!!!

[Celeval]

Originally Posted by EagleFan

Dam, can we just get rid of team Alabama? While this episode they were right for not following along behind the Chos, what they did last week with the taxi cut (when you start screwing with people who aren't even in the race) that was just the last straw for their annoyance level.

Weren't they the ones bitching about triathlete-girl when she used her leg to cut in front of people in a taxi line?

I'm unhappy to see the Chos leave, but they definately played the game well. Tank racing was awesome, and assuming the Bama girls are next out I think it'll be a great finish with those last three teams.