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Title: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: puddin on April 12, 2009, 11:22:00 AM
 :waves: Happy Easter everyone  :jumpy:

CBS Eye Alert:

CBS Sports live coverage of the Masters on Sunday, 4/12 could delay start times for 60 Minutes (7pm ET), Amazing Race (8pm ET), Cold Case (9pm ET) and The Unit (10pm ET).

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Title: Re: Episode 8: East Coast live show updates and commentary
Post by: Ashe on April 12, 2009, 01:31:52 PM
Being in MST, it'll start just in time in my timezone. ;D

Happy Easter, folks!
Title: Re: Episode 8: East Coast live show updates and commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 01:45:28 PM
Don't rub it in, Ashe. :P

But yes, The Masters will delay things here in the Eastern and Central time zones. I suspect with the Green Jacket ceremony, expect TAR to begin somewhere between 8:10 - 8:20 p.m. It will be later if the top golfers are tied. Then we go to a sudden death playoff and all bets are off.
Title: Re: Episode 8: East Coast live show updates and commentary
Post by: Ashe on April 12, 2009, 02:00:08 PM
Don't rub it in, Ashe.
I . . . wasn't.  Just saying it'll start on time in MST.  Same for PST, for that matter.
Title: Re: Episode 8: East Coast live show updates and commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 03:20:28 PM
Don't rub it in, Ashe.
I . . . wasn't.  Just saying it'll start on time in MST.  Same for PST, for that matter.
I know you weren't. I was joking. See the smiley?
Title: Re: Episode 8: East Coast live show updates and commentary
Post by: redwings8831 on April 12, 2009, 05:47:33 PM
I'm watching Sportscenter on ESPN right now and they just said that there is a 3 way playoff at the Masters. So the dealy might be longer than expected tonight.
Title: Re: Episode 8: East Coast live show updates and commentary
Post by: michael on April 12, 2009, 05:49:41 PM
omg! almost forgot it was on tonight! I've been kind of busy thanks to someone that rhymes with BEACH.
Title: Re: Episode 8: East Coast live show updates and commentary
Post by: puddin on April 12, 2009, 05:50:32 PM
Please remember that if you view TAR elsewhere at its scheduled time such as Canada or Channel 5 .. whatever .. please do not post updates here until we, here, at the forum watch it as we like to watch together and do not want to know the outcome ahead of time. :angel:

And Ashe :chillpill: please ..
Title: Re: Episode 8: East Coast live show updates and commentary
Post by: puddin on April 12, 2009, 05:52:26 PM
omg! almost forgot it was on tonight! I've been kind of busy thanks to someone that rhymes with BEACH.
At least its pretty to look at and exciting to watch so I'm not minding that we'll have a delay plus it will help TAR ratings  :yess:
Title: Re: Episode 8: East Coast live show updates and commentary
Post by: puddin on April 12, 2009, 05:53:25 PM
omg! almost forgot it was on tonight! I've been kind of busy thanks to someone that rhymes with BEACH.
You getting busy with peach? :naughty:
Title: Re: Episode 8: East Coast live show updates and commentary
Post by: michael on April 12, 2009, 05:54:40 PM
omg! almost forgot it was on tonight! I've been kind of busy thanks to someone that rhymes with BEACH.
You getting busy with peach? :naughty:

hahaha, BECAUSE of, not WITH. LOL

I've also been anxiously counting down the days until big brother 11 starts! 80 SOMETHING DAYS.

Title: Re: Episode 8: East Coast live show updates and commentary
Post by: puddin on April 12, 2009, 05:57:55 PM
omg! almost forgot it was on tonight! I've been kind of busy thanks to someone that rhymes with BEACH.
You getting busy with peach? :naughty:

hahaha, BECAUSE of, not WITH. LOL

I've also been anxiously counting down the days until big brother 11 starts! 80 SOMETHING DAYS.


Your too young for me Michael  :lol: ..and whatcha doing with peach I don't want to know  :lala :-X
Title: Re: Episode 8: East Coast live show updates and commentary
Post by: apskip on April 12, 2009, 06:25:47 PM
The Masters was over about 720pm and commercials are underway. Who knows how long CBS is going to milk it?

I have to guess 845pm as the AR14 start time.
Title: Re: Episode 8: East Coast live show updates and commentary
Post by: apskip on April 12, 2009, 06:38:03 PM
CBS always waits for the presentation of the Green Jacket and 60 Minutes started at 738 pm. That makes it clear when AR14 will begin.
Title: Re: Episode 8: East Coast live show updates and commentary
Post by: redwings8831 on April 12, 2009, 06:38:52 PM
60 Minutes has started for me, at 7:38.
Title: Re: Episode 8: East Coast live show updates and commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 06:39:29 PM
8:39 p.m. start time. See you all in an hour.
Title: Re: Episode 8: East Coast live show updates and commentary
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 06:44:37 PM
The Masters was over about 720pm and commercials are underway. Who knows how long CBS is going to milk it?
In this case, this is all Augusta National and not CBS. Augusta tells CBS when to go on the air, how many commercials to run.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: puddin on April 12, 2009, 06:51:12 PM
The Masters was over about 720pm and commercials are underway. Who knows how long CBS is going to milk it?
In this case, this is all Augusta National and not CBS. Augusta tells CBS when to go on the air, how many commercials to run.
Augusta must have a lot of pull! Not one TAR or Survivor commercial or any of those sport promo inserts the whole time the Masters aired all weekend.
Title: Re: Episode 8: East Coast live show updates and commentary
Post by: georgiapeach on April 12, 2009, 06:53:55 PM
I've been kind of busy thanks to someone that rhymes with BEACH.
At least its pretty to look at

Michael is a doll and has been helping me with a secret project, so eat your hearts out.  :neener:

And pretty doesn't begin to describe a Georgia spring. My own neighborhood looks just about as pretty as the Masters course, all the azaleas and dogwoods are gorgeous right now!

I saw part of a Survivor commercial today around 145-200 as I was resetting my Mom's VCR clocks...
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: walkingpneumonia on April 12, 2009, 06:57:06 PM
Am I allowed to spoil Andy Rooney???

He's a conservationist!  :funny:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TexasLady on April 12, 2009, 07:07:01 PM
8:39 p.m. start time. See you all in an hour.

Thanks Ken..

Walkingpneumonia... NO! LOL
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: NoluckBoston on April 12, 2009, 07:12:15 PM
Am I allowed to spoil Andy Rooney???

He's a conservationist!  :funny:

I think hes already spoiled. Look how old he is!  :lol:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: puddin on April 12, 2009, 07:13:04 PM
Am I allowed to spoil Andy Rooney???

He's a conservationist!  :funny:

I think hes already spoiled. Look how old he is!  :lol:
That is just SO wrong on so many levels :lol:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: georgiapeach on April 12, 2009, 07:17:00 PM
Eye alert just in, said 8:37
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Rob on April 12, 2009, 07:34:30 PM
That DUMB **** Andy Rooney thinks an iceberg is going to break away in Antarctica and hit the US?? WHAT A ****ING DUMBASS
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Kiwi Jay on April 12, 2009, 07:35:00 PM
Hahahahaha!
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: puddin on April 12, 2009, 07:37:46 PM
That DUMB **** Andy Rooney thinks an iceberg is going to break away in Antarctica and hit the US?? WHAT A ****ING DUMBASS
Who pissed on your Easter Candy?  :lol:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Kiwi Jay on April 12, 2009, 07:39:50 PM
 :funny:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: puddin on April 12, 2009, 07:42:21 PM
Well Phil tells us that Kisha and Jen have to go back for their passports
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: GonzaloChileno on April 12, 2009, 07:44:18 PM
which time is this starting?, can't wait to read your updates!!!  ;D
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 07:44:58 PM
PREVIOUSLY ON .. THE AMAZING RACE:

Phil: Six teams raced from Jaipur India to Phuket Thailand. Teams took a walk on the wild side in the zoo. Jaime's temper flared. Mark/Michael thought they won the leg, but incurred 2 30-minute penalties which cost them the leg victory. Margie, hot, collapsed at the mat. Margie recovered, and in the end, Mel/Mike fell short and were eliminated. Coming tonight, Kisha/Jen on a boat notice they are missing a pack, with their passports and everything. Phil: "A costly mistake."


Credits roll.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: puddin on April 12, 2009, 07:45:13 PM
NVM! Hello mswood!!!!!! and thank you!!

Tammy and Victors depart time was 9:37pm and Jamie & Caras was almost 3 hours later
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 07:46:07 PM
Phil: This is Phuket, Thailand. This island has been inhabited since 100 BC. Devastated in 2004 by the tsunami, it has reborn into a commercial center. This Buddhist Temple, the 7th pitstop in a Race around the world.

Tammy/Victor, 9:27 pm, CLUE. Fly to Bangkok.
Phil: Fly over 400 miles. Land, travel by taxi to the outskirts. Go to this boat yard, and search the grounds for the next clue.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: redwings8831 on April 12, 2009, 07:46:31 PM
NVM! Hello mswood!!!!!! and thank you!!

Tammy and Victors depart time was 9:37pm and Jamie & Caras was almost 3 hours later

I thought Mark/Michael were the first team to arrive last leg and only had one hour of penalties. Why did they leave 3 hours later?
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 07:47:25 PM
Tammy conf: You can go from first to last so fast in this game!


Jaime/Cara, 12:31 am, depart and ask if it's an "OFFICIAL" taxi they're standing next to.
Jaime conf: The language barrier frustrates me, and I become a lunatic. Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde.

Mark/Michael, 12:46 am.
Phil recraps the previous ep's penalty issues.
Conf: We DO have what it takes to be there at the end! (As long as we don't shoot ourselves in the foot!)


Tammy/Vic arrive at the airport info desk.
They borrow the clerk's phone to make reservations. First flight out is 7:25 (am)
Sorry, can't make the reservation until 6 am.

Margie/Luke leave next.
Luke signs that he is worried about Mom, doesn't want her to faint again.

Kisha/Jen leave 1:05 am.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 07:47:54 PM
Those times can't be right.  I would guess they screwed up Tammy & Victors by 3 hours.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Kiwi Jay on April 12, 2009, 07:49:21 PM
If Mark and Mike were first how are JC 3 hours behind TV?
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 07:50:38 PM
On a few occasions they have screwed up their on screen info.

Assume that Tammy & Victor actually had a time of 12:27.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: puddin on April 12, 2009, 07:51:32 PM
the hidden roadblock
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 07:51:44 PM
Full moon.
Dawn.
All fivve teams find themselves on the same flight.

EQUALIZED!

BANGKOK.
Plane lands.
Race to the taxis.
Teams tell their taxi drivers "You have to get there before them!"
Margie/Luke follow Kisha/Jen's cab.
Kisha: If you don't know where you're going, ask directions.
Their cabbie asks directions from another local.  
(And he's a cabbie!?)
Cabbie: Yeah. I go to talk. Okay.
Margie/Luke's cab also get directions from men alongside the road.
They think they know and Kisha/Jen's cab does NOT know where they are going.
They were right.
The Kisha/Jen cabbie again asks directions.
He gets out.
He gets back in.
Kisha is holding it together better than I would at this point!  
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 07:52:40 PM
BOAT YARD.
Margie/Luke first to arrive, CLUE: ROADBLOCK.
Who's ready to propel their team forward?
Phil: Must tap into mechanical ability. The long tailed boat. Figure out how to attach a rod and propeller the right way. When it's working properly the team gets their next CLUE.
Margie volunteers.
Luke shouts encouragement.

Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Neobie on April 12, 2009, 07:53:04 PM
The "Domestic Departures" sign from Guilin migrated to Bangkok!
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 07:53:24 PM
Margie conf: I fix stuff around the house!
Margie's DONE!
Margie/Luke, CLUE, "Journey on."
Phil: Navigate your boat through the Bangkok Canal, using the map to locate the Peninsula Pier for the next clue.

Jaime is working feverishly on her propeller.

Tammy/Vic and Mark/Micheal arrive next.
No sign of Kisha/Jen.

Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 07:54:18 PM
The Masters was over about 720pm and commercials are underway. Who knows how long CBS is going to milk it?
In this case, this is all Augusta National and not CBS. Augusta tells CBS when to go on the air, how many commercials to run.
Augusta must have a lot of pull! Not one TAR or Survivor commercial or any of those sport promo inserts the whole time the Masters aired all weekend.
Yes. Only four commercials an hour from the advertisers The Masters handpicked.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: michael on April 12, 2009, 07:56:12 PM
Great episode!
I'll wait till you guys see it to comment however!
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 07:56:40 PM
Jamie's done. Jaime/Cara need to go back and get their bags.
Their driver almost left the dock before they could get the bags.
The DEITIES OF FORESHADOWING have spoken as Kisha/Jen arrive.
Victor's almost done.
Mark's almost done.
Kisha starts on her propeller.
Vic: SHOOT!
Jaime/Cara leave.
Great camera work, as Margie/Luke's journey is shared with us.
Mark/Michael are done, but they realize they have to come back and get their bags.
Tammy tells Vic to hurry.
Kisha/Jen finish, and their boat leaves. But their stuff is still on the dock.
Kisha: Even my shoes! Everybody's stuff is over there!
Vic's done. Tammy/Vic are ready to leave.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 07:57:01 PM
I had to drive sister to Providence and missed the first 15 minutes.

 :didimiss: :didimiss: :didimiss: :didimiss: :didimiss:

Don't worry, I'll read mswood's recaps.

Because of Easter dinner, I forgot to do the game this week.  :groan: :groan:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: puddin on April 12, 2009, 07:57:50 PM
the flight
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 07:59:33 PM
Victor's propeller works and they had through the canals to get the stuff. Foreshadowing.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:00:16 PM
Jaime again not having fun. She really needs a man to calm down.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: georgiapeach on April 12, 2009, 08:01:23 PM
I am in shock that V/T were THREE HOURS AHEAD of J/C...could that be right? ???
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:01:36 PM
Kisha tells Jen not to get stuff. Leave it there. Jen won't fight this time.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 08:01:49 PM
Vic reworks his propeller.
He thinks he's got it tight enough this time.
The boatsman nods his approval.
They leave in last place. They ask if they can please go back NOW and get their stuff.
That leaves Kisha/Jen's stuff still on the dock, and perhaps Mark/Michael's too. Margie/Luke I'm not sure.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:02:36 PM
Detour! Broken Teeth or Broken Record.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: puddin on April 12, 2009, 08:02:40 PM
Phil for the title!
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: georgiapeach on April 12, 2009, 08:03:01 PM
PHIL says the title!!
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 08:03:22 PM
I am in shock that V/T were THREE HOURS AHEAD of J/C...could that be right? ???
Peach since both teams were at the matt at roughly the same time, no it can't be right.  So I would assume they mislabelled T/V time and it should have read 12:27 instead of 9:27
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 08:04:07 PM
Michael: We'll have to go back and get our bags. Ever think about that?
Kisha: Our packs!
Jen: Back on the dock. Omigod, we have to go back. We need it! Our passports and stuff are in there!
Jen wants to go back NOW and get the packs.
Jen doesn't "cause a confrontation."
Kisha doesn't want to go back NOW. She wants to do the clue first, then go back for the bags. She hopes it'll work out.
Jen mopes.

Margie/Luke, CLUE: DETOUR.
Broken teeth, or broken record?
Phil: Broken teeth, teams make their way to the 'street of happy smiles', search thru 50 sets of dentures for matches of 5 patients waiting. When they get the correct dentures, next CLUE. Rooting around in people mouths, but might go quickly.
Broken record, make way to parking lot, find taxi equipped with onboard Karaoke system. A well known Thai pop video for 5 mile course. Nothing unpleasant, might be fun, but no control over the traffic.

Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:04:22 PM
Kisha going barefoot through the dirty streets of Bangkok. Jen is worried about her stuff.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Neobie on April 12, 2009, 08:05:35 PM
I'm thinking a three-hour time credit? For some reason?
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:06:04 PM
Kind of reminds of me mom's dentures. :lol:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:07:00 PM
Mark & Michael for the mat meltdown.

I'm feeling that they're going to have a massive fight on the mat.

If you saw Mark during the post-race confessional while Michael was talking, he was really, really pissed.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 08:08:04 PM
I'm thinking a three-hour time credit? For some reason?
I Don't think so.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Kiwi Jay on April 12, 2009, 08:08:57 PM
HAHA!
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 08:10:00 PM
Mark/Michael get their DETOUR clue, but realize they have no packs.
Margie/Luke have their packs and proceed to the Dentist.
Kisha/Jen offer to do broken record. Jen: I'm extremely worried about our stuff! They get in a cab.
Vic: I'm SO glad we brought our bags! We'll do Karaoke! We're Chinese! We have to do Karaoke!
Jaime/Cara notice that the water in the streets is up to the middle of hubcaps of the taxi!

Running on the street, Mark/Michael argue about whether to get bags first, or do the task first. They only have enough money for 1 cab ride. Argument ensues.

In a cab, Kisha/Jen not arguing, but Jen is being very pointed about her concerns.

Margie's first pt spits out the denture. No fit.
Margie: Top only!
Woman: NO!
Luke tries.
Second Woman: NO!
Margie: This is hard!  
Jaime suffers a meltdown when the cabbie doesn't know where he's going.  

Mark/Michael get creative and ask to use a phone, so that their bags can be BROUGHT by the cab company to where they are.
Another argument ensues.
Conf: We had important stuff in our bags. Plus, I brought along some mementos that were not replacable.  

Kisha/Jen still haven't put the issue aside, but are ready to party.
Jaime/Cara arrive next.
Kisha/Jen's karaoke taxi take off.
Jaime/Cara tell their driver to "beat them! It's a RAACCCE!"
Everybody grab a microphone!
Watch the video!
Scenes of Racers singing in the cabs.
Tammy/Vic get in a Karaoke cab and both sing.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 08:10:38 PM
Mark/Michael still trying to see if they can have their bags brought.
Now they negotiate for "200" fare to go back to the bags.
They will THEN have to make their way to 'Chinatown.'
They disagree on whether to finish the leg, or go back and get the bags.
But they get in a cab. And more arguing ensues.
Both talking at once, both nasty.
Both frowny faced.
Both pissed.

COMMERCIAL.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: georgiapeach on April 12, 2009, 08:11:10 PM
I am in shock that V/T were THREE HOURS AHEAD of J/C...could that be right? ???
Peach since both teams were at the matt at roughly the same time, no it can't be right.  So I would assume they mislabelled T/V time and it should have read 12:27 instead of 9:27

Thanks, I thought I was going insane, I was sure I had seen them there! :lol:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: DrRox on April 12, 2009, 08:12:37 PM
Well it will certainly be interesting if CBS tells us why T/V got a 3 hour time credit, when they were on the mat with J/C in Phuket.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: puddin on April 12, 2009, 08:14:36 PM
oops there it is
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:14:46 PM
Jen loves asking questions about TV's. :lol:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 08:15:21 PM
Now Mark/Michael are arguing about clothes.  
But they will get their bags before the DETOUR.

Margie/Luke have 3 out of 5 now.
Four sets of dentures!
Margie has "a nursing background."
Five!

Margie/Luke, CLUE: Make your way to the pitstop.
Phil: Phya Thai Palace. Last team to check in may be eliminated.

Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:15:35 PM
Margie & Luke either first or fourth. Nothing in between.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 08:16:21 PM
Well it will certainly be interesting if CBS tells us why T/V got a 3 hour time credit, when they were on the mat with J/C in Phuket.
DO we here them say they got a time credit, because honestly I would assume just a typo (its happened several times before).
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 08:16:45 PM
Jen wants to know whether the partygoers in the taxi are trannies.
Apparently ... yes.   
Jaime/Cara don't seem to notice ... yet. They're having fun.
Tammy conf: The partiers in our taxi were very fun, very encouraging!
(The music goes DOINGGGG, meaning they missed the trannies!)


Local man with a greenish parrot on his shoulder: Welcome to Bangkok, Thailand.
Phil: Margie/Luke, you are team #1!
Both: WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Phil: You've won a sensational trip to the Intercontinental Spa in San Juan, Puerto Rico!
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 08:17:22 PM
You called it Ken.

And because of that I knew it couldn't be right and picked differently....
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:17:35 PM
Race between T/V and J/C for second place.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:19:18 PM
Mark & Michael find out one more taxi is there (Jen/Kisha). Wow.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:20:34 PM
Jaime & Cara -- Team #2. Second straight second finish. Good for them.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 08:20:56 PM
Jen wants to know whether the partygoers in the taxi are trannies.
Apparently ... yes.   
Jaime/Cara don't seem to notice ... yet. They're having fun.
Tammy conf: The partiers in our taxi were very fun, very encouraging!
(The music goes DOINGGGG, meaning they missed the trannies!)


Local man with a greenish parrot on his shoulder: Welcome to Bangkok, Thailand.
Phil: Margie/Luke, you are team #1!
Both: WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Phil: You've won a sensational trip to the Intercontinental Spa in San Juan, Puerto Rico!
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: puddin on April 12, 2009, 08:20:58 PM
Jamie & Cara team #2  :jumpy:

Neobies flag!!>...........
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: puddin on April 12, 2009, 08:21:37 PM
oh ohhhhh the sisters cannot check in without their documents!
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: DrRox on April 12, 2009, 08:22:31 PM
well I am assuming a typo, but if a time credit I want to hear this
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:22:39 PM
Kisha makes the huge mistake in not trusting Jen. They arrive third, but have to go all the way back to get their stuff. This ensures they get eliminated. Well, maybe. Mark & Michael still have to do the Detour.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 08:23:08 PM
Kisha/Jen getout and run.
Tammy/Victor get out and run.


Man: Welcome to Bangkok, Thailand.
Phil: Kisha/Jen, you're the third team to arrive. Tammy/Victor, you are the fourth team to arrive. Kisha/Jen, your travel documents are at the Roadblock. You cannot leave Thailand, so I cannot check you in. You must go back.


COMMERCIAL.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:23:26 PM
well I am assuming a typo, but if a time credit I want to hear this
I'm feeling it's a typo or BVM assumes we forgot what happened over a two week period. :lol:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: DrRox on April 12, 2009, 08:23:38 PM
but the sisters money is at the boat docks
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:25:50 PM
Tammy & Victor get the benefit of another team's mishap again.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:26:29 PM
Jen says in the post-race confessional, "...we have a lot of regrets."

What does that tell you?
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 08:28:16 PM
For D R O M M A H , TPTB replay the "you must go back" segment again.

Phil: Tammy/Victor, you are now team #3. Congratulations.
Kisha/Jen actually get back in the same cab, I think!
Jen conf: Our assumption was that we had to take the boat back to where we got it. But now we have a lot of regrets.

Mark/Michael don't have enough money for their cab ride, either.
They offer flashlight, compass ...
They get into the karaoke taxi!
It's very late in the afternoon now. Traffic seems to have subsided.
Kisha/Jen find the Roadblock site and run to get their bags.
Michael and Mark like "the pretty local girls. We can have a good time!" 
Kisha/Jen have their bags and going back to Thai Palace.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:28:56 PM
Mark & Michael still did not get the fact that the "women" in the karaoke taxi are TV's. :lol:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:29:45 PM
A 2 hour penalty??
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: puddin on April 12, 2009, 08:29:51 PM
Mark & Michael  4 hour PENALTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:30:15 PM
Mark & Michael get a four hour penalty? The producers really hate them.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: puddin on April 12, 2009, 08:31:05 PM
Mark & Michael NEL.. neener neener
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: DrRox on April 12, 2009, 08:31:28 PM
First time I heard that rule.......guess it is new.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:32:05 PM
Remainder of four hour penalty will be assessed at the start of the next leg.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:33:19 PM
So this season, apparently no penalties for taking private transportation (as far as I can see)... no using personal possessions to settle bills.

And BVM is making up time as he goes along (but he did that last season too).

I throw my hands up. :duno: :duno: :duno:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Footballwife on April 12, 2009, 08:33:37 PM
I do not think Phil is a big fan of Mike & Mark. :duno:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:34:21 PM
I'm loving this episode recap already.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: georgiapeach on April 12, 2009, 08:35:46 PM
First time I heard that rule.......guess it is new.

That is actually a long standing rule, no one is allowed to sell or trade their own possessions, otherwise everyone would come with a few expensive watches to trade. They ARE, however, allowed to sell or trade items they buy along the way with race $$, so if you are cunning, you might be able to buy something along the way that would be useful.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:36:07 PM
Ok, there's our mat meltdown. Next week. Jen and Luke. Thank you, BVM!

Conflict! Finally!!!!! :wohoo: :wohoo: :wohoo: :wohoo: :wohoo: :jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy: :yess: :yess: :yess:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: DrRox on April 12, 2009, 08:36:39 PM
Well the yelling match is next week.......
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Neobie on April 12, 2009, 08:37:54 PM
:meow:

And Dr Phil having to mediate!
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:38:08 PM
First time I heard that rule.......guess it is new.

That is actually a long standing rule, no one is allowed to sell or trade their own possessions, otherwise everyone would come with a few expensive watches to trade. They ARE, however, allowed to sell or trade items they buy along the way with race $$, so if you are cunning, you might be able to buy something along the way that would be useful.
Thank you, Peach for clearing that up. I was wondering about that.

This is why you are truly The Amazing Race Maven.  :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :waves: :waves: :waves:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: DrRox on April 12, 2009, 08:39:35 PM
just stange........Kisha and Jen get free ride in taxi......no penalty.........Mark/Michael pay with possessions.....4 hour penalty
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:41:33 PM
just stange........Kisha and Jen get free ride in taxi......no penalty.........Mark/Michael pay with possessions.....4 hour penalty
The sisters did not exchange anything for the ride. Driver did it out of the goodness of his heart and it was public transportation so that was fine.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: realshowfan on April 12, 2009, 08:42:05 PM
Got the episode title right. :D
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Belle Book on April 12, 2009, 08:42:46 PM
Mark & Michael are officially idiots of the first order!  This is going to kill them in the next leg!

As for LaKisha & Jen getting no penalty -- they didn't pay with their possessions.  They didn't pay at all, in fact.  No team's supposed to sell or trade their own possessions and LaKisha & Jen didn't do that -- but Mark & Michael did, hence the 2 two-hour penalties!

Belle Book
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: DrRox on April 12, 2009, 08:43:20 PM
just stange........Kisha and Jen get free ride in taxi......no penalty.........Mark/Michael pay with possessions.....4 hour penalty
The sisters did not exchange anything for the ride. Driver did it out of the goodness of his heart and it was public transportation so that was fine.

Ken, I think that is EXACTLY what I said......
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: mswood on April 12, 2009, 08:44:13 PM
I lost my internet


Mark/Michael finish Karaoke and get a taxi.
But they have only 200 and the fare is 300.
They negotiate and barter again.

Two teams in taxis.
Kisha/Jen are very glum, although trying to stay calm.
Mark/Michael "had a ball in the Karaoke."
The last team may be Philiminated.


Kisha: Never leave your fanny pack. You never know what's ahead.
Mark offers "gifts" in place of money.

Phil: Mark/Micheal, you are the fourth team to arrive. However, I understand you broke a Race rule, by using personal possessions to settle a bill. A 2-hour penalty. You have done that twice. The total penalties are 4 hours, starting NOW. Wait until I check you in.


Phil: Kisha/Jen ...
Jen: We're the last team to arrive.
Phil: You are actually the 4th team to arrive.
Jen starts to cry.
Kisha does, too.
Phil: Thought you were out, huh?
Kisha: Tough day.
Jen: Our fate, we leave it up to God. We belong in this Race. Some folks get lucky, some don't. We take it one day at a time.

Phil: Mark/Michael, I can check you in now. You are the last team to arrive. Good news, this is a non-elimination leg, and you are still in the Race. The remainder of your penalty is added to your release time. Plus, a Speed Bump that your team must complete. You've got a long way back, guys.
Michael: In the land of Buddha, I didn't want to create bad Karma.
Mark: As long as our names are on the pit start, we're gonna play to the best of our ability.

NEXT TIME ON .. THE AMAZING RACE:

Phil: Jen battles Luke.
At a cluebox, a little wrestling! Bumping! Shoving!
Jen: BITCH!


Phil: ... and Luke battles Jen!
Another cluebox. Luke knocks into Jen, colliding with her shoulder, hard. She goes flying.
Phil: Leading to a confrontation you won't want to miss!
Margie: She called him a bitch!
Jen: I called him a bitch because that was a bitch move!

Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:44:58 PM
just stange........Kisha and Jen get free ride in taxi......no penalty.........Mark/Michael pay with possessions.....4 hour penalty
The sisters did not exchange anything for the ride. Driver did it out of the goodness of his heart and it was public transportation so that was fine.

Ken, I think that is EXACTLY what I said......
I misread you, rox. Sorry about that. I thought you were asking why Kisha/Jen did not get a penalty.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: georgiapeach on April 12, 2009, 08:45:40 PM
just stange........Kisha and Jen get free ride in taxi......no penalty.........Mark/Michael pay with possessions.....4 hour penalty

As long as the taxi drivers are okay and agree, I too think TPTB are okay.

But I do believe there may have been some penalties this season for riding in private transport, had Steve/Linda not been elim'd I think they would have received one.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:46:47 PM
just stange........Kisha and Jen get free ride in taxi......no penalty.........Mark/Michael pay with possessions.....4 hour penalty

As long as the taxi drivers are okay and agree, I too think TPTB are okay.

But I do believe there may have been some penalties this season for riding in private transport, had Steve/Linda not been elim'd I think they would have received one.
The last episode where Kisha & Jen get a ride from the wrong temple to the right temple looked like private transportation. I have to rewatch, but it appears that van was not public transport.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 12, 2009, 08:48:11 PM
Thanks for the thread title change, puddin. :tup:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Ashe on April 12, 2009, 09:30:12 PM
Yet another exciting episode.  Here are my thoughts:

The Broken Teeth Detour seemed to be the easier one, if done right.  But I'd have probably been scared into the Broken Record Detour due to how luck-based it sounded.  At least the karaoke was straightforward.

The Roadblock?  I'd have had a partner do it.  I'm not a handyman at all.

The teams:

Margie & Luke: Very good leg.  Margie turned it out at the Roadblock and the Detour, and she was the primary reason they won the leg.  That's three legs for them now, tying them with Ronald & Christina for most legs won by a parent/child team.

Jaime & Cara: Jaime, CALM DOWN!  Not all locals can speak English!  And you even seem to have a problem with the ones that do!  Oh, well.  Thanks for at least being self-aware enough to admit you turn into a "lunatic" when the language barrier rears it ugly head.  Cara, you're still a lovely, lovely person.  Don't ever change.  Ever.  Smart move going back for your bags immediately, and congrats on second place.  Well done, ladies.

Tammy & Victor: At this point, their edit is screaming fourth-place-finishers or winners with their "always happy, happy, happy!" edit.  That said, they ran a decent leg, though Victor could've ruined it for them due to the shoddy propellor work.  Little did he know, Kisha & Jen and Mark & Michael would make even bigger errors. . . .

Kisha & Jen: Whew!  Don't ever scare me like that again, girls!  You did all your tasks well, but next time someone suggests going back for the bags, GO BACK FOR THE DAMN BAGS!  Just in case, of course.  You're very lucky Mark & Michael not only made the same mistake, but made an even worse one.  Step it up, ladies!

Mark & Michael: Forgot your bags at the Roadblock?  Strike one.  Bartered items in lieu of cab fare?  Strike two (though I admittedly didn't know it was against the rules).  Did it yet again?  Strike three!  I was surprised you got a penalty THAT hefty, but I'm glad, too, as it saved Kisha & Jen!  Now I can only hope you don't overcome the Speed Bump next week.  Being over three hours behind everyone else, you'd better hope for an overnight bunching point, or you guys are so toast.

Very suspenseful episode.  But I'm gonna go ahead and call Mark & Michael being out next week.  They just don't have it in them to overcome that Speed Bump unless they get really, really lucky.

As for my team feelings:

LOVE: Margie/Luke, Jaime/Cara, Tammy, Kisha/Jen
LIKE: No one
NEUTRAL: Victor
DISLIKE: Mark/Michael
HATE: No one

Next week's Luke/Jen drama?  Looks exciting!  This might pinpoint the true villain of the whole race, depending on whom the editors try to make look right.  Can't wait!
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: DrRox on April 12, 2009, 09:41:48 PM
I misread you, rox. Sorry about that. I thought you were asking why Kisha/Jen did not get a penalty.

I didn't mean to be so obtuse. I was just pointing out the irony, thats all.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Moo on April 13, 2009, 02:17:09 AM

Next week's Luke/Jen drama?  Looks exciting!  This might pinpoint the true villain of the whole race, depending on whom the editors try to make look right.  Can't wait!

It looks more to me that Luke's given that shady "bitchy" villain edit. It started in the U-TURN, and in Leg 5, now in China - possibly the worst. But hey, we now have an alternative with Ron/Christina. The strongest parent/child teams and the individuals making up those teams are complete polar opposites!
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Ashe on April 13, 2009, 03:55:18 AM
just stange........Kisha and Jen get free ride in taxi......no penalty.........Mark/Michael pay with possessions.....4 hour penalty

As long as the taxi drivers are okay and agree, I too think TPTB are okay.

But I do believe there may have been some penalties this season for riding in private transport, had Steve/Linda not been elim'd I think they would have received one.
The last episode where Kisha & Jen get a ride from the wrong temple to the right temple looked like private transportation. I have to rewatch, but it appears that van was not public transport.
That was an airport shuttle, which is also considered public transportation.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: apskip on April 13, 2009, 07:04:02 AM
That DUMB **** Andy Rooney thinks an iceberg is going to break away in Antarctica and hit the US?? WHAT A ****ING DUMBASS

Rob, be careful who you call dumbass. Rooney is quite correct that a large iceberg larger than the state of Rhode Island (watch out, Ken) is expected to break away from Antarctica. However, nobody knows when. The part about hitting the U.S. is of course absurd.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: ready2rock on April 13, 2009, 09:03:18 AM
just stange........Kisha and Jen get free ride in taxi......no penalty.........Mark/Michael pay with possessions.....4 hour penalty

As long as the taxi drivers are okay and agree, I too think TPTB are okay.

But I do believe there may have been some penalties this season for riding in private transport, had Steve/Linda not been elim'd I think they would have received one.
The last episode where Kisha & Jen get a ride from the wrong temple to the right temple looked like private transportation. I have to rewatch, but it appears that van was not public transport.
That was an airport shuttle, which is also considered public transportation.

Wow...these girls are really very lucky :nuala:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 13, 2009, 09:10:28 AM
just stange........Kisha and Jen get free ride in taxi......no penalty.........Mark/Michael pay with possessions.....4 hour penalty

As long as the taxi drivers are okay and agree, I too think TPTB are okay.

But I do believe there may have been some penalties this season for riding in private transport, had Steve/Linda not been elim'd I think they would have received one.
The last episode where Kisha & Jen get a ride from the wrong temple to the right temple looked like private transportation. I have to rewatch, but it appears that van was not public transport.
That was an airport shuttle, which is also considered public transportation.
Thank you, Ashe. I will update my episode recap. Much appreciated. :tup:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Ashe on April 13, 2009, 09:37:50 AM
just stange........Kisha and Jen get free ride in taxi......no penalty.........Mark/Michael pay with possessions.....4 hour penalty

As long as the taxi drivers are okay and agree, I too think TPTB are okay.

But I do believe there may have been some penalties this season for riding in private transport, had Steve/Linda not been elim'd I think they would have received one.
The last episode where Kisha & Jen get a ride from the wrong temple to the right temple looked like private transportation. I have to rewatch, but it appears that van was not public transport.
That was an airport shuttle, which is also considered public transportation.
Thank you, Ashe. I will update my episode recap. Much appreciated. :tup:
No prob. :waves:  Just doing what I could to help.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Snooky on April 13, 2009, 11:40:42 AM
Wow what an episode!  Now we know that Luke is not innocent at all, and Mark and Michael are doomed and that they are hours behind next leg (From spoilers as well).
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Rob on April 13, 2009, 12:14:19 PM
That DUMB **** Andy Rooney thinks an iceberg is going to break away in Antarctica and hit the US?? WHAT A ****ING DUMBASS

Rob, be careful who you call dumbass. Rooney is quite correct that a large iceberg larger than the state of Rhode Island (watch out, Ken) is expected to break away from Antarctica. However, nobody knows when. The part about hitting the U.S. is of course absurd.

That was my point....ITS NOT GOING TO HIT THE US!! That is the kind of **** that makes Rooney a dumb****.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Hooky on April 13, 2009, 03:42:08 PM
That **** **** Andy Rooney thinks an iceberg is going to break away in Antarctica and hit the US?? WHAT A ***ING DUMB***!

Rob, be careful who you call dumb***. Rooney is quite correct that a large iceberg larger than the state of Rhode Island (watch out, Ken) is expected to break away from Antarctica. However, nobody knows when. The part about hitting the U.S. is of course absurd.

That was my point....ITS NOT GOING TO HIT THE US!! That is the kind of **** that makes Rooney a dumb****.

Just what does this have to do with anything? I don't think it's on topic.

Anyway, to the episode. It was a great one for me, filled with uncertainty and a sense that anything could happen. I'm so glad that feeling is back from its long 2 season vacation!

Margie & Luke: Ran a solid leg and checked in first. I realized that when they weren't coming in fourth that they would finish first, but they did really well this leg. Next leg, beware of Luke's dark side. :ascared

Jaime & Cara: They got the biggest edit out of the first three teams, and we saw more of Jaime’s problems with foreigners. Not a whole lot of new stuff but they ran a decent leg. Once again they looked like they were working far harder than T&V and M&L, who looked like they were just breezing right through.

Tammy & Victor: They are in the most advantageous spots each time, conveniently being allowed to pass teams that get penalties. They were likeable this episode though, and they might just be turning around for me.

Kisha & Jen: Problems! They made a bad decision not to go back and it cost them so much time. They would have been last if it weren’t for M&M. Apart from the bag problems, they ran a decent leg, though. I’m glad they’re hanging in there and still defying the odds though!

Mark & Michael: I can’t believe they got another penalty! I’m beginning to think the producers really don’t like them or something. At least that’s what I thought until I saw that the Additional Info said not to bargain with taxi drivers on this leg. I just can’t believe that they did it on the one leg where it wasn’t allowed, though!
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: apskip on April 13, 2009, 04:47:10 PM

Next week's Luke/Jen drama?  Looks exciting!  This might pinpoint the true villain of the whole race, depending on whom the editors try to make look right.  Can't wait!
It looks more to me that Luke's given that shady "bitchy" villain edit. It started in the U-TURN, and in Leg 5, now in China - possibly the worst. But hey, we now have an alternative with Ron/Christina. The strongest parent/child teams and the individuals making up those teams are complete polar opposites!
Mooyou, not so in my opinion, because the strongest parent/child team I've ever seen is Toni/Dallas. If not for the loss of their pouch In Moscow, they would have finished first, second or third in  Portland. They are not polar oppsites at all. I also disagree with you about Margie and Luke. I do not consider them polar opposites. Luke is inflammatory and Margie not so but on many other dimensions they are compatible.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Belle Book on April 13, 2009, 06:29:50 PM
Here's my comments on the teams:

Margie & Luke:  Wow, you had a really good leg this time!  And you did everything right -- except maybe the Detour choice.  Unfortunately, things might not go so well for you next leg.

Cara & Jamie:  Please find a way to calm down, Jamie.  Still, you're self-aware enough to realize that this is happening, so that's something.  And you two were smart enough to grab your bags while there was still time.  Nice job!

Tammy & Victor:  You didn't do a great job on the Roadblock, Victor, but you made up for it because LaKisha & Jen and Mark & Michael made huge mistakes and you kept your possessions.

LaKisha & Jen:  One of the big rules of the Race says you have to take care of your possessions.  You didn't do so, and nearly paid for it.

Mark & Michael:  And the reason why the sisters didn't pay for it was because you not only ignored that rule, but you didn't follow directions and got 2 2-hour penalties!  Idiots.

Really Like:  Cara, Margie, Tammy
Like:  LaKisha & Jen, Jamie, Luke and Victor
Neutral:  Mark & Michael

Belle Book
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Moo on April 14, 2009, 05:54:00 AM
It just came to my mind that Tammy/Victor may be the luckiest team in TAR history - luckier than Dandrew as of the 8th leg.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Ashe on April 14, 2009, 10:46:03 AM
It just came to my mind that Tammy/Victor may be the luckiest team in TAR history - luckier than Dandrew as of the 8th leg.
Really?  How do you figure?
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: TARAsia Fan on April 14, 2009, 11:27:06 AM
They may have had jumped up one place in the last two legs due to Mark & Michael's time penalties, but it's not like they were saved from elimination. The only time they were saved was when Brad & Victoria gambled and lost on a connection.

I would say Tammy & Victor have created their own luck or misfortune. They're a strong team.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Belle Book on April 14, 2009, 03:39:36 PM
It just came to my mind that Tammy/Victor may be the luckiest team in TAR history - luckier than Dandrew as of the 8th leg.

No, actually I think Mark & Michael are the luckiest team in TAR history -- or will be before Guillin.  Tammy & Victor has moved up places due to Mark & Michael's time penalties and LaKisha & Jen's error, but they were never really in danger of elimination those times.  As TARAsia pointed out, they only got spared once, when Brad & Victoria gambled on a connection and lost.  Mark & Michael were much closer to being Philiminated than Tammy & Victor ever were.

Belle Book
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Dånooky on April 14, 2009, 05:27:58 PM
Margie & Luke:  [...]And you did everything right -- except maybe the Detour choice.

I dare to disagree, I think they made the right choice, maybe it wasn't the funny detour, but I do think it was faster and also the one that relied less on luck, although I would've loved seeing Luke trying to do Karaoke :lol:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: apskip on April 14, 2009, 05:38:27 PM
I second that. Margie/Luke's judgment to do the DETOUR in Bangkok of Broken Teeth was excellent. They stayed in first place they got on arrival out of the airport by doing so and kept first with the ROADBLOCK. The DETOUR probably increased their diffferential vs. the seocnd place team.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: puddin on April 14, 2009, 06:12:08 PM
For sure they picked the right detour! Phil sais in his blog it took Marge 5 minutes to do the teeth. He also notes the RB boat ride was 45 minutes so it will be interesting to see what time they checked in.
I can't make out Phil's watch .......12:45 9:00?
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: apskip on April 14, 2009, 09:03:17 PM
It looks like 1115am to me, which is consistent with departure from the airport at 920am, a taxi ride to the boatyard of maybe 30 minutes, 10 minutes for Margie on the Roadblock, 45 minutes taking the long-tailed boat to Peninsula Pier, 5 minutes for that DETOUR, and not more than 25 minutes to the pit stop.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: georgiapeach on April 15, 2009, 12:26:44 AM
As has been discussed in this thread, it does appear that the PitStart time for Victor/Tammy was the result of some sort of editing error.  :tup:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: puddin on April 15, 2009, 12:49:47 AM
It looks like 1115am to me, which is consistent with departure from the airport at 920am, a taxi ride to the boatyard of maybe 30 minutes, 10 minutes for Margie on the Roadblock, 45 minutes taking the long-tailed boat to Peninsula Pier, 5 minutes for that DETOUR, and not more than 25 minutes to the pit stop.
11:15 could be it  :tup:  .. or 11:45
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Slowhatch on April 15, 2009, 01:24:25 AM
I'd lean towards 11:45. When M/L are approaching the palace, the taxi driver's watch can be seen: it looks like 11:35.
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: DavidJunior on April 15, 2009, 02:05:33 AM
As has been discussed in this thread, it does appear that the PitStart time for Victor/Tammy was the result of some sort of editing error.  :tup:

yeah, but they were let out around midnight in phuket

they were all on the same flight into bangkok, which was at 9:20 am, as apskip stated
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: puddin on April 15, 2009, 10:19:24 AM
I'd lean towards 11:45. When M/L are approaching the palace, the taxi driver's watch can be seen: it looks like 11:35.
Nice one Slowhatch!  :waves:
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Moo on April 15, 2009, 08:04:53 PM
It just came to my mind that Tammy/Victor may be the luckiest team in TAR history - luckier than Dandrew as of the 8th leg.
Really?  How do you figure?

Why? They're either completely first, passing all other teams, or get extremely lucky that other teams bumbled themselves (Brad/Victoria, Mark/Michael, Kisha and Jen) Had these three teams be able to compete with each other minus all the other errors, we might be watching a different final five right now.  :lol:

Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: ImANewUser on April 16, 2009, 12:50:29 AM
^^Well Mooyou, it won't be that different since two of the 3 you mentioned could've done better are in the Final 5.

PS: I already posted this on Survivor Sucks (sorry if someone else already did), but I think here's the video the teams sang to at the Detour.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTAl1zZwuTM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTAl1zZwuTM)
Title: Re: EP 8:East Coast live show updates and commentary *with a 39 minute delay*
Post by: Hooky on April 16, 2009, 07:32:06 PM
It just came to my mind that Tammy/Victor may be the luckiest team in TAR history - luckier than Dandrew as of the 8th leg.
Really?  How do you figure?

Why? They're either completely first, passing all other teams, or get extremely lucky that other teams bumbled themselves (Brad/Victoria, Mark/Michael, Kisha and Jen) Had these three teams be able to compete with each other minus all the other errors, we might be watching a different final five right now.  :lol:



I'm going to say they are one of the luckiest teams. They did avoid the strong team 9th place elimination, after all! (:;) Which is something I've rarely seen before.

Indeed, the way they always break waaaay out ahead of everyone else is becoming very annoying. :groan: