"The Amazing Race 5"

[smiley21]

Originally posted by ariesrising
I think everyone's got Charla and Mirna mixed up.

Charla is the little person, Mirna is the one who carried the beef.

oh ok

[Sister Havana]

I really like Jim and Marsha, and I like Charla a lot too. (Mirna gets on my nerves, though!) Alison and Donny weren't as annoying as I thought they were going to be. I don't like Brandon at all. (Nicole I don't have much of an opinion about.)

It was a really good first episode. Lots of action, which is what I like about the show.

[MysticCat]

I really love the team nicknames in this article from RealityTV.com:

Amazing Race 5 Team Dynamics: Tuesday, Bloody Tuesday.

[polarpi]

Now, having watched the first episode, I feel like I'm *qualified* to post my opinions....

It was really interesting to see how much was thrown at the teams on the first day. Maybe because the premiere was 90 minutes long (have they ever had one for 90 minutes previously???), they threw more stuff at the teams, and the upcoming episodes will settle down into more *normal* pace and amount of tasks.

I could not believe Chip & Kim and Kami & Karli missing the clue across the street from the hotel (nor could I believe K&K walking right past the clue box after getting off of the ferry. It does seem like the teams do need to be A LOT more observant this season than in prior seasons (although teams in those seasons had to search for the route markers, too).

Now, the teams I'm actually enjoying watching:
Jim & Marsha
Linda & Karen
Mirna & Charla (I know I'm in the minority here)
K&K (even though they've been really dumb!)
Dennis and Erica (I wish they were still in the race )

The teams I tolerate:
Alison & Donny (although I laughed when Alison went down the zip and hit the water pretty hard)
Brandon & Nicole
Colin & Christie
Chip & Kim

The teams I dislike:
Marshall & Lance
Bob & Joyce


Now, on to waiting for next week's entertainment

[smiley21]

Originally posted by polarpi


It was really interesting to see how much was thrown at the teams on the first day. Maybe because the premiere was 90 minutes long (have they ever had one for 90 minutes previously

yes. it was 90 min. long last year

[polarpi]

Originally posted by smiley21
yes. it was 90 min. long last year

See, I don't think I got to see the premiere last year....that was right around the time I was in the hospital having surgery, so maybe that's why I forgot. Thanks sweetie!

[EXColony]

We were having storm trouble here in TN and the weather people kept coming in and out and finally blocked the last 5 minutes of the show

WHAT HAPPENED....

[Cluey]

Alison and Donnie were eliminated. Donnie now must re-evaluate his love for Alison - lol.

Thank goodness!

[ADPiShannan]

So Allison and Donny got booted.
I really liked them but they were arguing seriously tonight. I think it was their time cause they were both bitchy. I did think it stunk though cause I didnt think they come in last since they were in front of the moms. They should have taken a cab like they did and they would have made it just fine.

Anyone notice how Mirna and Charla look at the host like hes the greatest thing alive. I crack up how much they stare and smile at him lol.

[ADPiShannan]

I am definately all for the military dad and daughter now they are seriously picking it up.

[EXColony]

Thanks a million!!

[valkyrie]

Okay, my favorites are now Chip & Kim, Jim & Marsha and Bob & Joyce. Charla & Mirna are okay -- I almost died when what's her name started talking with the fake accent and acting out swimming while saying "We...need...ferry...agua!" and then later said she didn't want to put her hand up a cow's ass, or whatever that was. WTF?

I liked the bowling moms at first, but they need to be taken down after messing with military dad, those two-bit, fluffy suburban hoes.

[SATX*APhi]

Originally posted by AOTTAdvisor

I think my favorites are Christy and Colin(the sweet dating couple--not the dating with God couple)

They are from my hometown, Corpus Christi, TX. Colin owns a cell phone store out here and he and Christy come out in a cute commercial to promote his store -- you see them running down an escalator, then at the bottom he says his little "come by my store" bit, and they find a clue or something and take off running. I like it. anyway....

[The1calledTKE]

Thank the lord Allison and Donnie got out quickly. The show should run smoother now.

[ztabchbum]

I'm pissed that Allison and Donny lost last night. They were a strong team but that bus screwed them over and they knew it. I don't like Chip and Kim and Charla and Mirna get on my nerves. I'm still rooting for the military dad and daughter.