Amazing Race last night, did you watch?

15 years ago

I thought it was good, but if those women were going to keep yelling at that poor man with the 99 drawers, I was going to have to hope for THEIR elimination. I understand frustration, but my gosh, they were rude!

So breaking rules incurs penalties. Good. I thought was a snotty thing for that one brother to do, hiding the pumps from the others. It some ways they seem so fun and then in others that one is kind of petty and braggy. I like the chubbier one, the one in the yellow shirt.

I really like the Tammy half of Victor/Tammy. I just don't get him, maybe he should have looked at the tires first before saying "I hate to say this but my sister is heavy." WHAT? Maybe HE'S a weakling! She can't weigh much less without being a twig. She offered to do the running/pulling but nooooo...... And making that mistake about leaving their rickshaw at the gate, that almost cost them first place, that was his idea, too.

Felt a little sorry for the mom, getting overheated but toughing it out to the finish line before collapsing. She told Phil she needed water, but I guess he didn't listen to her. The son seemed so upset and concerned for her. She needed a stick or something, some kind of system, so she could get her son's attention when he couldn't see her. What a tough challenge, the boat thing looked easy enough, but very time consuming. The rickshaw, in that heat, looked exhausting.

The tiger at the zoo- VERY cool! I wouldn't like to be sitting there though when the handler is mooshing his face around to get him to turn his head, yikes! The elephant bit was neat, too, but having him squat over them seemed kind of odd. (It may have been a she, I couldn't really tell.)

I was sorry the father/son team got eliminated, the dad was so very proud of his son and so was the son proud of his dad. It was very sweet at the end. And Dad did good! I hope they're very proud of themselves.

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casey_nfld
15 years ago
My thoughts:

I was sad to see Margie collapse, too, and was surprised when Phil said "I've brought an ambulance for you". Don't they have paramedics standing by? I could see the camera crew helping. And like you said, she asked for water but didn't get any. I think the show should have water stations set up for the players at the end of every challenge, especially in places as hot as Thailand. They are racing so they won't take time to get water for themselves, but if there were a water station set up they could take it and run.

I would not have chosen to run 2 miles in that heat! I would have picked the boat/barrels challenge.

Glad to see the brothers got penalties for breaking the rules. I noticed one of the players asked for directions but said they were not allowed to follow the car, so they knew the rules.

I thought having that tiger chained on by the neck was very cruel.....not like North American zoos at all!!! I think it's only a matter of time before the tiger gets tired of being poked and prodded with that stick and turns on someone. The squatting elephant was weird too, looked like it was about to go to the bathroom!!!

My 2 favourite teams right now are Margie & Luke and Tammy & Victor. If either one of them wins I'll be happy.

This is the first year I have ever watched The Amazing Race and I love it!
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
15 years ago
I like Margie & Luke Team also. Tammy & Victor too!

I'm thinking they probably give that poor Tiger a Sedative of some sort. He looked pretty docile. Maybe that is why the handler had only one arm.
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I agree that the tiger was probably sedated, I can't imagine the show taking that kind of a chance. The squatting elephant was an odd scene.

I lost respect for the brother team that hid the pumps, they had been playing a fair game up until that point.

My favorites are Margie and Luke :)
homemadecountrylife
15 years ago
I am another Margie and Luke fan all the way!! :)

I have been to Phuket, Thailand and have stayed at Patong Beach. What everyone doesn't know is that being in Thailand is like living and breathing in a Sauna, 24/7. There is no escaping it! It's just so exhausting, that humid heat, so I can understand that Margie passed out. My husband, who is originally from Thailand, and I noticed that Margie wasn't sweating at the end of the race. And when she said that her fingers were frozen, my husband said her body is shutting down. Maybe not enough water or just not coping well with the heat regardless. Anyway, I was surprised that Phil just ignored her and kept talking. We were surprised there were no EMTs or anyone caught on that she was in trouble. I am just glad she is ok, I just wish that she hadn't refused the ambulance, you never know...

~ Homemade
sjarz
15 years ago
I wasn't feeling well so I was dozing on and off but did see some of the show. Too bad for Mike and his Dad, they were decent people and played honestly.
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sooey
15 years ago
Hi Kids,

I thought it was a good show last night. I was sad to see Dad and Son go. They did a good job of keeping it together and almost made it at the end. They were a good team, always nice to each other and respectful. I wish it had been a non-elim leg, but that was not the case.

What was up with the Brothers? Why did they finish so far ahead of the other teams? Was it just beacuse they followed the cab? I would have been surprised if they had not gotten the penalties or at least one. Hiding the pump was a dirty trick, but did the other teams even know there was sapose to be a pump there? I think I missed that. Asking the cab driver to show them the way was a dumb move. Another case of a team not reading the directions?

It was nice to Thailand again and Homemade is correct...the heat is unlike anything we have here. It's not just the high temps, but it's also the high humidity as well as the sun. Being closer to the equator, the sun is strong and hot. You need gills to breathe. Next week in Bangkok, away from the ocean, will be ever worse. I've been dehydrated in Bangkok. It's not fun and it happens fast. You need to drink lots and lots of water. It will be interesting to see how they handle the traffic and the smells of the city.

Flamiey...you are right about the two girls and that poor man with all the drawers. They were so rude. No need to yell at the poor guy. Did you notice his wife...standing at the end of the counter...laughing at them?

We're getting down to the last few teams...who will make it to the end? It's a good one...

sooey
homemadecountrylife
15 years ago
Hello Sooey,

Isn't Thailand the greatest?? The people there are unlike any other!! Well, maybe I feel like that because I was with all of my inlaws (Mom, Dad, & Brother-In-Law) and my husband, who are all from Thailand. Me being the only white in the group, was nervous about going (I don't know why, but I was at the time). But Thailand is a land of the nicest and most patient and gracious people. That is why the shopkeeper didn't get upset when those women were yelling at him, but boy was I YELLING and telling off those red head women!! I am still upset. Don't you think that reflects poorly on us Americans when we visit other countries and talk like that? Sorry, I can't seem to bring myself to call them ladies, anymore! :) LOL
I WANTED those girls G O N E this past Sunday - LOL :)

~ Homemade
Lily316
15 years ago
I have never missed an episode in all the years Race has been on. I love that show and wish it was on every week thru out the year. My favorites went last night. I really liked them a lot. My least favs are the short brothers. I think they are cocky and mean spirited. I have no real favs now..maybe Victor and Tammy.
margad
15 years ago
I am really enjoying this one. I do want Marge and her son to win. Hope the rude girls are eliminated soon.
sooey
15 years ago
Yes, Homemade, I agree, Cara & Jamie and the behavior they displayed were an embaressment...a good example of the Ugly American. Showing such emotion, anger, impatients, ill temper is such a no-no in Thailand. My husband and I got the feeling that the Man with the drawers was showing an very high level of calm and dignity. All the better to show their shameful behavior in contrast. We also got the feeling that he may have been going slower than they would have liked by design. A Thai will not be rushed...they have their own sense of time. The task at hand will be executed with pride and dignity.

I hope Cara & Jamie are the next to get the boot. But we should be seeing at least one more (?) non elimination leg of the race. So even if they come in last, they may get another chance. Does anyone remember how many non eliminations we have seen so far? I remember the Blonds...anyone else?

The Brothers don't bother me. Cara & Jamie, yes, but not Mark & Michael. Victor & Tammy are a very strong team. They are strong, smart and keep their heads in the Game...unless they are looking for Vampires. Luke & Margie are also strong. Lakishia & Jennifer are also strong and are in great condition but they seem to miss some of the simple things along the way.

So, we are down to 5 teams. Anyone care to take a guess as to who the winning team will be? Victor & Tammy? Luke & Margie? Michael & Mark?

sooey
Lily316
15 years ago
I don't like the dirty trick mother and son pulled a few weeks ago. It was totally unnecessary and it helped a nice couple to get eliminated.
Lindsey_CA
15 years ago
"I don't like the dirty trick mother and son pulled a few weeks ago. It was totally unnecessary and it helped a nice couple to get eliminated."

But it's all part of the game. They didn't pull any dirty tricks outside of what the game provides.

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