starvenger 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2004 Yep, the Two-Time, Emmy-Award Winning The Amazing Race returns Nov 16. For the reality show haters that want to bash the show, give this one a try - tape Scrubs and just watch the season premiere. You may find yourself enjoying the Race in spite of yourselves. Anyways, my thoughts on the teams based on their bios: Adam & Rebecca (Formerly Dating) - What's up with the devil horns? This team will probably clash with the wrestlers, and given that Rebecca's biggest fear is "that Adam and I will kill each other and will not be able to finish the Race because we will be dead," I can't see them in the final 3. But they'll go far. Avi & Joe (High School Buddies) - They seem like a cross between KennyG and ChaChaCha, and they'll probably last a while if they get past the first leg. Avi's childhood idol is Tom Wopat. I'm not sure what to make of that. Don & Mary Jean (Token Old Couple) - They apparently travel a lot and (naturally) want to prove that grandparents can hang with the kids in a Race. Mary Jean lined Dr. Phil's pockets by using his diet, so she loses some respect points from me. They'll probably go around leg 4. Freddy & Kendra (Engaged Models [i.e. unemployed]) - Well, they admit they're in it for the money, so at least they're honest. I don't see "Damn, she's hot" as being a strength though, but I'll assume that she's better looking than in her bio picture. They give off a Colin & Christie vibe (without the XTREME INTENSITY) so I think they'll be final 3. Gus & Hera (Token Parent/Child Team) - This is a team that I want to like, but parent/child teams have never lasted long in the Race, so I don't think there'll be much time invested in these two. Leg 1 or 2 casualty. Hayden & Aaron (Dating "Actors") - Resume padding for these two. They've only been dating for 8 months (presumably as of last August), which is probably not enough of a bond to help them through the Race. Early casualty. Jonathan & Victoria (Married Couple With A Rocky Relationship) - I think I have some of Victoria's Playboy pix somewhere. I could probably put some in my photobucket account for you guys to see. Anyways, argumental couples seem to do well in the Race for some reason, so I'd expect them to at least make the first non-elimination leg here. Kris & Jon (Long Distance Dating) - Another of those unwritten rules is that the Long Distance Couple never wins, probably because they use the Race as a test to see if they should be together full time. It's not a question of if they'll go, it's when. Lena & Kristy (Sisters) - They're half-Danish, and pretty cute. And I think LaParkaMania will probably get more hugging action from these two in one ep than the twins did all of last season. However, neither seems to be well-suited for the Race, so they may go early. Also of note - they're apparently Mormon, although being a single parent or teaching striptease aerobics doesn't seem very Mormon to me. It does bring to mind the video for "Call On Me" though. Lori & Bolo (Pro Wrestlers) - There haven't really been any true muscleheads on the Race before, so this'll be interesting to see. As mentioned above, there'll probably be a bit of conflict between these two and Adam and Rebecca. They should be physically ready for the Race, but tasks that require some diligence my do them in. Meredith & Maria (Best Friends) - My pick for first team eliminated. I don't know why, but they strike me as similar to Team Legally Blonde from last year. But at least they seem normal. Predictions: 11 - Meredith & Maria 10 - Gus & Hera 9 - Hayden & Aaron 8 - Don & Mary Jean 7 - Lena & Kristy 6 - Kris & Jon 5 - Avi & Joe 4 - Adam & Rebecca 3 - Lori & Bolo 2 - Jonathan & Victoria 1 - Freddy & Kendra Now watch the girls prove me wrong and win the whole damn thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Last Free Voice Report post Posted November 9, 2004 Amazing Race is one of those shows I just can't get into. And I'm a reality TV mark. (Mole, Survivor MiSTX, etc) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2004 It's probably because it puts the Race first, and relationships second. Mind you, The Mole and MiSTX do that as well, but not to the level that TAR does, since in TAR you don't necessarily have to rely on your opponents, only yourselves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaMarka 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2004 Wow...out of all the reality shows, AR is the most accessible. Anyways, this year looks good. We'll see how long the Danish Mormons last. I still heart Kami and Karli. And I have no idea who will win anymore. Last year, I definately wouldn't have picked Chip and Kim after the first leg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2004 I assume everyone here that watches will be rooting for the Wrestlers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 And it starts....TONIGHT! But my question in a way...is, why? I thought, like Big Brother, it was a yearly thing, is this the first time it's only been done months apart or is it always like this? (Last season was my first fully watching) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 Could someone explain it to me in full? What's the point? I tried to watch it when it first came out, but the second I found out it wasn't an actual race around the world and just a series of challenges I stopped watching cause I wanted the former. So, yeah, sell me on it I'm giving it a chance tonight, so anything to help me watch it would be great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaMarka 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 It's a good show. It really is a race, just done in stages, with some "challenges" thrown in. If the previous seasons are any indication, it should be fun to watch. There's a fair bit of strategy involved, and there's always people to hate, love, and mock. I think you'd get a kick out of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 Mormon Hottie, NICE. Ok, the chick with the rack... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 ...That neckbreaker sucked. >_> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 Heh...they found two fairly geeky looking white guys from Brooklyn? 'For some reason' just strikes me as...odd. EDIT- This season has another Colin and Christy! But this time she's blond.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 Hes a pro wrestler and hes already cramping.. so much for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 And it starts....TONIGHT! But my question in a way...is, why? I thought, like Big Brother, it was a yearly thing, is this the first time it's only been done months apart or is it always like this? (Last season was my first fully watching) They've done two in a calendar year before (2 & 3)... Could someone explain it to me in full? What's the point? I tried to watch it when it first came out, but the second I found out it wasn't an actual race around the world and just a series of challenges I stopped watching cause I wanted the former. So, yeah, sell me on it Basically what LPM said. Part of the appeal is that most people WANT to be able to travel to many different places, and you look at this and think to yourself "Self, not only could I do this, but I'd actually have a blast doing so". You'll also notice that while there are alliances, they're generally quite temporary, and typically have very little impact on who goes home. Probably no Sawyer-type on the show though. Sorry. And man, Bolo's blown up faster than Billy Gunn... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 United and AA suck. Continental rules. (bias alert: I may work for one of the above airlines) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 "Between my blue and your yellow were superheroes" GAYEST THING EVER SAID...on Amazing Race Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 "Between my blue and your yellow were superheroes" GAYEST THING EVER SAID...on Amazing Race Lol...even gayer is that guys hair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 "Between my blue and your yellow were superheroes" GAYEST THING EVER SAID...on Amazing Race Lol...even gayer is that guys hair. And the really sad part? His wife is a playmate and he wants to play with the musclebound wrestler... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 I thought "Some people may think its explosiveness, but it's passion" was gayer. Let's call him Gay McGaystein. I got the jist of the show now. I like it thus far, but no one is very likable in this group. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 I thought "Some people may think its explosiveness, but it's passion" was gayer. Let's call him Gay McGaystein. I got the jist of the show now. I like it thus far, but no one is very likable in this group. Yea...it seems like there's no Chip and Kim this year . Unless it'll be one of the two hot female groups Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 I thought "Some people may think its explosiveness, but it's passion" was gayer. Let's call him Gay McGaystein. I got the jist of the show now. I like it thus far, but no one is very likable in this group. You would've loved Team Midget last year. They were the team we loved to hate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 What's the girl with the jugs name? Jugs?? Is it Juggs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 Damn...this black haired chick has a set of knockers on her. What's the girl with the jugs name? Jugs?? Is it Juggs? Yea..same chick I was talking about lol. Either Hayden or Aaron...I'm guessing Hayden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 Damn...this black haired chick has a set of knockers on her. What's the girl with the jugs name? Jugs?? Is it Juggs? Yea..same chick I was talking about lol. Either Hayden or Aaron...I'm guessing Hayden. Well, they're Team Jugs now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 I need someone to cheer. That is how I get my investment in the show. I like Team Juggs. The Models are great because they use their Modeling Powers. The Mormons and the old folk are probably the ones I am cheering for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 LOL "It feels like were in Scotland.." "But were not and you're missing the signs" "But I cant read them.." Im expecting a Dumb and Dumberesque "I was expecting Iceland to have a bit more ice..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 "New York Jews" are growing on me. The Jeff Hardy wannabe and his bitch could work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 I need someone to cheer. That is how I get my investment in the show. I like Team Juggs. The Models are great because they use their Modeling Powers. The Mormons and the old folk are probably the ones I am cheering for. They're really trying to paint all the teams as asses so far. I'll probably root for the Danish Mormons for now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 The two entrepreneurs, specifically the guy are on my nerves already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 Lol at all of them running to it...and evidently that's not it. Ok then...that WAS it lol...so WOW...there was a bunch of teams that passed it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 That's it, Team Juggs and The New York Jews are THE TEAMS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
