YES!!! "Amazing Race 6" November 16!!!!! - Page 10

polarpi · #**136** 01-27-2005, 05:56 PM

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Originally posted by MysticCat81
I've always viewed the "gross" tasks in TAR as being about getting Americans -- both those participating in the race and those watching -- to recognize that ours is not the only culture in the world and that what we consider abnormal or even gross may be considered very normal elsewhere. In fact, I think that is the gist of a lot on the TAR, and it's one of the reasons I like it. (Are you paying attention, Kendra?)

Very good point! If anyone has never had the opportunity to live within a different culture (especially in a different country), it's something to be experienced! Although I lived in England for four months (a mild cultural difference in comparison to others I could've experienced), the opportunities afforded to me by placing myself in a different country has made me look at some of these "gross" tasks in a completely different light - not to say that I still won't think it's gross and what not, but I can understand the context it's coming from better.

Sistermadly · #**137** 01-28-2005, 02:49 AM

American or not, eating your own puke is disgusting -- unless you're a cat or a dog. I understand showing tasks that may be difficult for people from different cultures to experience, but c'mon - that was just NASTY and uncalled for.

polarpi · #**138** 01-28-2005, 03:19 AM

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Originally posted by Sistermadly
American or not, eating your own puke is disgusting -- unless you're a cat or a dog. I understand showing tasks that may be difficult for people from different cultures to experience, but c'mon - that was just NASTY and uncalled for.

I agree that THAT part did not need to be kept in, but I guess it "added to the drama" and the "do anything to win" drive these racers have

ms_gwyn · #**139** 01-28-2005, 04:09 AM

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Originally posted by Sistermadly
American or not, eating your own puke is disgusting -- unless you're a cat or a dog. I understand showing tasks that may be difficult for people from different cultures to experience, but c'mon - that was just NASTY and uncalled for.

That was not a specific part of the task, that was his choice...of course i can imagine behind the scenes they asked if they could have another bowl, I bet someone said, sure a full one or finish the one that you have now.

MysticCat · #**140** 01-28-2005, 11:01 AM

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Originally posted by ms_gwyn
That was not a specific part of the task, that was his choice...

Exactly. While it was beyond gross and perhaps should have been left out, the task was not "eat your own puke," it was "eat the soup." I don't know if he asked for another bowl or not, but frankly, I was rather impressed at the way he just went ahead without complaining (at least so far as we saw).

AOTTAdvisor · #**141** 01-28-2005, 11:44 AM

So, I FINALLY got to watch Tuesday's episode and I thought it was pretty good. The swimming part cracked me up!! And I will miss Lori and Bolo--they were a good team.
Still loving me some Kris and Jon. Yes, I know they are sweet but sometimes the nice guys/girls need to finish FIRST!!

docetboy · #**142** 02-01-2005, 10:55 PM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

FINALLY, THE TEAM I WANT LOSES! And it's a non-elimination

smiley21 · #**143** 02-02-2005, 08:33 AM

Jonathan and Victoria will be on 'Dr Phil' Feb. 15th

now that is true television!!!

mmcat · #**144** 02-02-2005, 08:51 AM

but how do you beg money in a country where they really really don't understand you?
el diablo hair should be gone shortly. his voice is so annoying.

ms_gwyn · #**145** 02-02-2005, 01:14 PM

interesting is all I have to say......

i am starting to really like kris and john....cool heads under pressure, that is what will win the game.

all the other couples just whine WAY to much for my taste

MysticCat · #**146** 02-02-2005, 01:40 PM

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but how do you beg money in a country where they really really don't understand you?

Notice, though, that the pitstop is a hotel that appears to cater to Westerners. Still I think it will be harder in Shanghai than elsewhere to beg money.

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el diablo hair should be gone shortly. his voice is so annoying.

Very true, but it can be fun to watch Rebecca put him in his nancy-boy place.

GeoffZ · #**147** 02-03-2005, 03:09 AM

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Originally posted by MysticCat81
Very true, but it can be fun to watch Rebecca put him in his nancy-boy place.

Ain't nothing wrong with being a nancy-boy. I love how Freddy, with his dew rag and poncho, said that. I can't stand him and KKKendra. And I just wanna punch Hayden in the face. "Aaron, ah ah I can't do it". Shut up already!! Ugh. I'll be so pissed if either of those teams come in 1st.

I think Kris and Jon have a good shot at winning. They're the best team overall IMO.

valkyrie · #**148** 02-03-2005, 12:57 PM

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Originally posted by GeoffZ
Ain't nothing wrong with being a nancy-boy. I love how Freddy, with his dew rag and poncho, said that. I can't stand him and KKKendra. And I just wanna punch Hayden in the face. "Aaron, ah ah I can't do it". Shut up already!! Ugh. I'll be so pissed if either of those teams come in 1st.

I think Kris and Jon have a good shot at winning. They're the best team overall IMO.

Agreed. I like Adam and Rebecca way better than KKKendra (LOVE that!) and Hayden, the most annoying person in the entire world. "Oh baby Aaron where are you baby oh help me I'm scared oh baby baby Aaron help me!"

queequek · #**149** 02-08-2005, 12:54 PM

I shall cheer for Jon and Kris tonight. I am excited for the 2-hr final episode of Amazing Race. Don't miss it at 9 EST

TxAPhi · #**150** 02-08-2005, 02:06 PM

I am cheering for Kris and Jon too!

Amazing Race
9 pm/ET, CBS
After four continents, 24 cities and more than 40,000 miles (and tons of screaming matches from its prickly cast), the sixth edition of the Emmy-winning race crowns its $1 million first-place team. The remaining four pairs start off tonight in Shanghai before eventually landing back in the U.S. to cross the finish line.