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Title: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: georgiapeach on September 30, 2012, 01:42:42 PM
:conf: Happy TAR DAY!!! :conf:

Even though we are a spoiler board, we do NOT want to have the episode spoiled while it is airing.
 
This will be more important than ever this season since Canada will be airing ahead of us any week we have Football delays.

SO!! If you are watching anything but an EST US feed, it is your responsibility to be sure you are not ahead of us if you want to post/update in this thread. Canadian feeds may be way ahead of us.
 
 SO PLEASE ** NO WIKI UPDATES or Satellite Viewer updates or ANY OUTCOMES ** to be posted before the show is done airing East Coast time! Anyone breaking the rule is at risk of being banned.  :browsie:
 

And NO future spoilers either!
 
Otherwise, come watch with us for the best weekly viewing party in town!! :party:
 
 
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And you can entertain yourself with the weekly episode threads as well while you wait! **Spoilers**

 
 
 
Have FUN everyone and :tu for joining us!
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: georgiapeach on September 30, 2012, 05:19:18 PM
And I am thrilled to be able to invite you here!!

Please come join Cindy and Ernie (TAR 19) here:

http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,27956.0.html

after the show tonight as they host a fun discussion of the episode!!

Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: NoluckBoston on September 30, 2012, 06:44:31 PM
Back and so excited! Countdown on!
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Post by: Jobby on September 30, 2012, 06:47:57 PM
I am hereeeeee! I am hereeeeeee. DOWN WITH A FLU BUT I AM HEREEEEEEEEEEEEE. :lol: :ghug:
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: LoveRocked on September 30, 2012, 06:49:10 PM
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Snooky on September 30, 2012, 06:50:22 PM
Time to up my post count.
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Jobby on September 30, 2012, 06:53:08 PM
I'm watching 60 minutes now again, as usual.... AND oh my, Arnold has aged over the years. And also what a jerk he is. OMG. Groping women... BAD ARNOLD.

Thanks peach for the live streaming channels!! :ghug:
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Best Loser on September 30, 2012, 06:54:17 PM
I'm watching 60 minutes now again, as usual.... AND oh my, Arnold has aged over the years. And also what a jerk he is. OMG. Groping women... BAD ARNOLD.
Yeah, she is getting really annoying with him. I can't believe she hasn't just started yelling at him or something.
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: LoveRocked on September 30, 2012, 06:55:04 PM
The Amazing Race ‏@AmazingRace_CBS
#CBSEyeAlert: due 2 live NFL football Sun,new start time for #AmazingRace (8:37pmET) for Miami,Orlando,FtMeyers,Mobile viewers ONLY

Again!!! :(
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 30, 2012, 06:56:33 PM
So excited! :hearts:

Ew, why do I have to watch Arnold Schwarzenegger do this interview to try to regain fame... Nasty.
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: georgiapeach on September 30, 2012, 07:00:12 PM
Be careful guys!! I think the Live TV cafe thread is a good 10 minutes ahead! Okay to use though!
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Best Loser on September 30, 2012, 07:00:18 PM
Let's do this!!!
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Snooky on September 30, 2012, 07:06:03 PM
The opening credits show the cooly colored buses. :D
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Jobby on September 30, 2012, 07:07:58 PM
Okay that was a weird starting transportation... so not cool?

Trey and Lexi, whom is forgettable.

Yoga twin sisters, totally sporty and has a great team work together?

James and Abba, rockstars and LAWYERS? Whaaaaaaat. White lion? We are comfortable being uncomfortable...?

Josh and Brent, THEY ARE THE REAL BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN?

Amy and Daniel, Amy... omg. What an inspiration!

Blonde girls, soccer and basketballers... Dustin and Kandace V3.0?

Rob and Sheila, engaged... lumberjack, that could have been a great team to race in TAR Australia... is this team farmer 2.0?

Gary and Will, team awkward... who seems totally amusing.

Team I-THINK-WE-ARE-STRONG, who attempts to choke and suffocate his wife in the introduction videos.

Chippendales, here to earn more money from their hot bods.

Married monster truckers, Rob and Kelly. Wow, they look like a team to beat and Kelly reminds me of Meredith... they do bare some resemblance.

And we have our starting line, which is really... weird, considering after 21 seasons they are starting on a highway road?
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Jobby on September 30, 2012, 07:09:01 PM
Okay wait, am I posting too early with the earlier live feeds? If I am I'll go watch the other one.
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on September 30, 2012, 07:09:28 PM
Here we go!
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Post by: Magnus on September 30, 2012, 07:10:10 PM
Okay wait, am I posting too early with the earlier live feeds? If I am I'll go watch the other one.

No, I don't think so, they are doing the rappelling
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 30, 2012, 07:11:47 PM
Here we go! Ooh, a colourful bus. :lol: Colorado Street Bridge is the starting line! 11 teams will race with a chance to win $1 million.

Trey & Lexi - Trey's a football player, Lexi's a cheerleader on the team. Lexi wants a ring on her finger!

Nadia & Nadiya - They lived in Sri Lanka. They took each other's exams. :lol: A boyfriend broke up with the wrong one! :lol:

James & Abba - Rockstar and lawyer. "We're going to rock the race."

Josh & Brent - Goat farmers! They traded their lives in the city to a life in the country!

Amy & Daniel - Dating on and off for 10 years. :ascared Amy's a double amputee. She's a snowboarder and won 3 back-to-back World Cup golds.

Caitlin & Brittany - "I didn't sign up for a beauty pagaent," followed by a snort.

Rob & Sheila - Rob used to be a lumberjack. He took over planning their wedding. Sheila hopes he picks her a good dress. :lol:

Gary & Will - Substitute teachers and best friends for 35 years! :o They've applied for the race for 7 years.

Abby & Ryan - Dating. Ryan does jiu-jitsu.

Jaymes & James - Chippendales! Enough said. :lol:

Rob & Kelly - Married monster truckers... :ascared Rob has 4 world championships.
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 30, 2012, 07:13:09 PM
Phil: "I will be eliminating most of you." :lol: Twist: The team who wins the first leg and the last will win $2 million.

Rappel off a 10 foot bridge before reading the first clue.

The world is waiting for you... Good luck... Travel safe... GO!
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Jobby on September 30, 2012, 07:14:48 PM
Phil: DOUBLE YOUR MONEY. 2 MILLION DOLLARS!

First four teams off!

Chippendales in their car
Trey and Lexi
Blondes
Goat farmers. (Josh and Brent)
Abbie and Ryan
James and Abba LAST TEAM WE SEE

China Airlines 1050am
Eva Air 1205pm

WARNING: ONLY FIRST 7 TEAMS ON CHINA AIRLINES.

Amy and Daniel first on the intro credits.
Last team = Rob and Kelly on intro credits.

Chippendales
Blondes
Farmers
Abbie and Ryan
Twin sisters
James and Abba
Amy and Daniel on flight one


Josh and Brent
Gary and Will
Rob and Sheila
Trey and Lexi on flight 2!

James and Abba first team in SHANGHAI AND they get an ENGLISH SPEAKING TAXI DRIVER. LUCKY!!
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Post by: Declive on September 30, 2012, 07:15:01 PM
Seems like Caitlin and Brittany are the fastest ones?
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: TARAsia Fan on September 30, 2012, 07:16:25 PM
Who's ready to get paddled? teams have to play a young table tennis champion. Must win a point off him.
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 30, 2012, 07:16:55 PM
This is chaotic. :lol: Teams are rappelling everywhere. Jaymes & James seem to be the most controlled. Josh & Brent were down first, followed by Caitlin & Brittany and Trey & Lexi.

James & Abba and Ryan & Abby rappel, followed by Amy & Daniel and. Gary & Will are being slowed down by Will (?).

Jaymes & James gets the first 1st. Trey & Lexi, Caitlin & Brittany and Josh & Brent are the first group. Fly to Shanghai, China!

First flight arrives at 10:50 AM. Second flight arrives at 12:05 PM. First seven teams go on the first flight.
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Jobby on September 30, 2012, 07:17:47 PM
First Roadblock, CHINA TABLE TENNIS... okay.

We are back to Table Tennis after 21 seasons

Chippendales first with CURRENTLY in first place.
Rob and Kelley still pushing their bags.
Twins sister off..
All teams getting beat by the kids.
Omg. The clipboard with the boy's face is way too funny. We need a gif image of that.
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: TARAsia Fan on September 30, 2012, 07:18:22 PM
Chippendales think the 10 year old table tennis champion is a girl. Strike one
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Post by: Polaroid on September 30, 2012, 07:20:37 PM
Jaymes & James, Caitlin & Brittany, James & Abba, Abbie & Ryan, Amy & Daniel, Nadiya & Natalie and Rob & Kelley get on the first flight.

Josh let Rob & Kelly get in front of them in line, so they end up being the 8th team.

Josh & Brent, Trey & Lexi, Rob & Shiela and Rob & Will are on the second flight.

Proceed to a sports stadium for their next clue.

Roadblock: Play table tennis against a Chinese junior champion who "simply hates losing." They have to successfully score 1 point. If they don't score the point, the junior champion will use household items... like pans and clipboards? :lol:
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: TARAsia Fan on September 30, 2012, 07:20:48 PM
The 10 year old has played with a traditional paddle, clipboard, frying pan and tambourine. Hilarious!
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Post by: Magnus on September 30, 2012, 07:21:52 PM
Chippendales think the 10 year old table tennis champion is a girl. Strike one

I thought it was a girl too but then I wasn't sure
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Jobby on September 30, 2012, 07:22:22 PM
Teams who haven't beaten them looks like they want to kill the girl.
James and Abba didn't keep their previous cab?

Abbie gets 1 point! First to complete RB
James and Abba in second place!
Chippendales... did they put on oil on their body? They are shining?? They are 3rd!
Blondes got it 4th
Daniel and Amy 5th

Rob and Kelley FINALLY found their way.
NOW WE HAVE A PAN BY THE GIRL. Sorry it's a girl not a boy.
Twin sisters fighting with one another. Oh boy, they do remind me of Lyn and Karlyn V2.0
And we go to commercials
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Jobby on September 30, 2012, 07:23:35 PM
Chippendales think the 10 year old table tennis champion is a girl. Strike one

I thought it was a girl too but then I wasn't sure

A girl... I thought? Not a boy?? I'm uncertain! :lol:
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 30, 2012, 07:24:18 PM
They have one chance to win against the junior champion, or else they have to wait until everyone rotates.

I can't tell who is who so... :lol:

James is beaten by the junior who played with a clipboard. :lol:

Rob & Kelley are really lost. They went inside the stadium.

Nadiya & Natalie bickered a bit.

Basically every team is getting beaten with a clipboard. Abbie & Ryan are the first ones done after the junior sends the ball long. Go to Cui Ping Jiu Jiu Restaurant. James & Abba are out in 2nd.

Jaymes & James are out in 3rd. Jaymes can't pronounce the place.

omg they're using frying pans now. I am dying of laughter. Caitlin & Brittany are out in 4th.
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Post by: Polaroid on September 30, 2012, 07:25:11 PM
Amy & Daniel are out of the roadblock in 5th place. Oh my gosh. The junior playing against Natalie is using a tambourine! :lol3:

Commercial.
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: TARAsia Fan on September 30, 2012, 07:25:41 PM
Phil tweeted she's a girl. My bad
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Post by: Air on September 30, 2012, 07:26:13 PM
Natalie has finished and James & Abba have found the second RB: eat a traditional Chinese Dessert.
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Magnus on September 30, 2012, 07:26:32 PM
Eating task! :barf Frog fallopian tubes!
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on September 30, 2012, 07:27:51 PM
James: Have you ever had Fallopian Tube, Abby?
Abby: I have two, but don't eat mine.  :lol3:  :lol3:  :lol3:
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 30, 2012, 07:28:05 PM
methinks I'm on a delayed feed. :lol:
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Air on September 30, 2012, 07:28:59 PM
James has finished burying his hair in the dessert and has gotten the clue. Go to The Bund, and find a woman with an abacus. Everybody from the first flight is at the 2nd RB except N&N and the Monster Truckers. The second flight has landed.
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: TARAsia Fan on September 30, 2012, 07:29:52 PM
Man, these twins are so loud!
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Post by: Air on September 30, 2012, 07:31:48 PM
N&N have been cheering each other on with cries of Twinnies!

Rob & Sheila and Trey & Lexi have completed RB1.

Divorcees and Rock Stars are at the Bund.

N&N recieved next clue.

Monster Truckers are at RB2.
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Post by: Polaroid on September 30, 2012, 07:33:18 PM
Natalie is finally out of the roadblock, and so are Rob & Kelly.

Roadblock: Eat a traditional Chinese dessert. Eat fallopian tubes of a frog. Uhh... You can't pick up the plate or papaya. The person who did the first roadblock can't do the second roadblock.

Abbie & Ryan arrive. Ryan likes the fallopian tube, although he's probably being sarcastic. Abbie tells Ryan not to eat her fallopian tubes. :lol: Go to The Bund and search for a woman with an abbacus. Abacus. Abba. Kiss. And then they kissed.

James & Abba - 1st
Abbie & Ryan - 2nd

Second flight touches down.

Jaymes & James - 3rd. Jaymes was a slob.
Amy & Daniel - 4th.
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Post by: Jobby on September 30, 2012, 07:33:37 PM
We are back! Twin sisters in 6th for first RB.
Rob and Kelley got this!

James and Abba are first at 2ND ROADBLOCK.
Testing teams to eat with Chopsticks. We need Ron and Christina at this Roadblock. LOL

James and Abba are first to complete 2nd Roadblock.
Abbie and Ryan in 2nd

2ND FLIGHT IS IN!
Chippendales in third.
Amy and Daniel 4th in second RB
Blondes in 5th

TREY 8th for 1st RB
Rob and Sheila 9th
Gary and Will 10th
Josh and Brent completely in last.

Twins sisters having fun and 6TH for 2nd RB
Rob and Kelley doing 2nd Roadblock, most likely in 7th.
Rob used his hands, HE MUST EAT ANOTHER TWO MORE. O M G.
I'm sorry, but the food looks delicious? LOL :lol:

Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: TARAsia Fan on September 30, 2012, 07:33:45 PM
Monster truckers down the Fallopian tubes without chopsticks. Direct violation of the clue. Could mean a time penalty at the mat.
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Post by: NoluckBoston on September 30, 2012, 07:34:43 PM
I  :hrt: the Tuckers. I hope they wont get eliminated!
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Jobby on September 30, 2012, 07:34:47 PM
Eating task! :barf Frog fallopian tubes!

Okay that's gross. I thought it's jello! :lol: I'm not eating that! But it's supposed to be good for the skin. Any girls doing this Roadblock = MAJOR NUTRITION.
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Post by: Polaroid on September 30, 2012, 07:35:05 PM
Caitlin & Brittany - 5th. One of them can't pronounce abacus.

Natalie: "Think of cupcakes and... cream cheese icing." :lol:

Trey finishes the first roadblock on his first try.

James & Abba miss the woman with the abacus. Ryan: "Why isn't she using a calculator?" :lol:

Rob & Shiela are out of the first roadblock in 9th.
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Jobby on September 30, 2012, 07:35:20 PM
Monster truckers down the Fallopian tubes without chopsticks. Direct violation of the clue. Could mean a time penalty at the mat.

I don't think so. I think they are just supposed to do the Roadblock again. That's all. :lol:
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Air on September 30, 2012, 07:36:14 PM
Everybody is done from RB1, with Gary & Will in last.

Monster Truckers finish RB2, but can't get their clue, because they used their hands. Rob is annoyed and says that he can't eat any more.

Ad Break.

TAR is Sponsored by Internet Explorer. *rolleyes*
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: theschnauzers on September 30, 2012, 07:37:18 PM
Truckers didn't read the instructions, which is the easy way to get into trouble.
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 30, 2012, 07:37:49 PM
Nadiya & Natalie are out of second roadblock in 6th. They struggle to say abacus. :lol:

omg. Rob picks up the papaya. Penalty? He spits out everything right after. How nice. :lol:

Gary & Will are out of the first roadblock in 10th. Josh & Brent are in last right now. They're out of the roadblock pretty quickly.

Rob finishes, and wants his clue... but he doesn't get it. They re-read their clue, and Rob figures out that he can only use his chopsticks. He says he can't eat any more.

Commercial.
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: TARAsia Fan on September 30, 2012, 07:38:23 PM
How many years has TAR been on? Gotta read the clue!!
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: TARAsia Fan on September 30, 2012, 07:39:25 PM
Pit stop. Last team WILL be eliminated.
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Post by: Air on September 30, 2012, 07:40:47 PM
Some election ads about Connie Mack. Who is he?

Chips are at the Bund and asking people if they have seen anyone with an abacus. Abby & Ryan are doing the same thing! Amy & Daniel have found her first and have to go to the pitstop: The Bund Signal Tower. They tell Abby & Ryan and Caitlin & Brittany also find it.

Aby & Ryan overtake Amy & Daniel on the way to the pitstop.
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Magnus on September 30, 2012, 07:41:22 PM
Some election ads about Connie Mack. Who is he?


US Senate candidate from Florida
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Air on September 30, 2012, 07:44:53 PM
Abby & Ryan are #1 and get to double their money!

Amy & Daniel are #2, and Amy gets a bit teary.

Ryan says that Amy is the strongest person on the race.

Chips can't find the abacus person.

Blondes get to the pitstop in #3.

Nadiya & Natalie find clue and are in #4.

Trey & Lexi , Rob & Sheila,  Sub Teachers all finish RB.
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 30, 2012, 07:45:21 PM
Rob begins eating more frog fallopian tubes. Kelley says she'll read everything carefully now.

Jaymes & James are asking if anyone sees someone with an abacus.

Lexi: "Oh my god, I'm eating frog intestines." :lol:

Rob & Kelley are out of the second roadblock in 7th.

Amy & Daniel find the woman with the abacus first. Pit stop: Make your way by food to the Bund Observatory. First team WILL be eliminated. Amy & Daniel tell Abbie & Ryan and Caitlin & Brittany where the woman is.

Abbie & Ryan pass Amy & Daniel. Abbie & Ryan apologize to them. :(

Abbie & Ryan are team #1! They have a chance to double their money and win $2 million!
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Magnus on September 30, 2012, 07:45:47 PM
One of the blondes has a huge pack. It looks like it weighs more than her.

ETA: actually both of them do
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Post by: Jobby on September 30, 2012, 07:46:53 PM
Rob and Kelley (learning about reading clue)
Aren't you glad they are on the first flight?

Trey and Lexi caught up with Rob and Kelley...
Rob and Kelley are off in 2nd RB!

Amy and Daniel.. Daniel appreciating the skyline.
Amy and Daniel found the abacus lady!

Amy and Daniel (ON FOOT TO NEXT PITSTOP) AT BUND OBSERVATORY.
FIRST PITSTOP AROUND THE WORLD. WILL. BE. ELIMINATED.

Amy and Daniel could be winning the first leg!
Abbie and Ryan 2nd
Blondes 3rd
AMY AND DANIEL. GO GO GO.
Omg, Abbie and Ryan totally ruined Amy and Daniel... after they told them the clue.
If I'm Amy and Daniel, i'll be pissed off.

Chippendales lost. And totally followed the firls to the pitstop.
Blondes 3RD. WOW. (Amazing performance but totally getting little screentime)

Trey and Lexi in 8th for 2nd RB.
Sheila doing 2nd RB.
James and Abba LOST.

Twins sister FOUND IT and caught up in 4th place!
Twins sister didn't tell Rob and Kelley lol! (They wanted a ONE lol)

Rob and Sheila 9th for 2nd RB
Gary and Will 10th for 2nd RB
JOSH AND BRENT COMPLETELY IN LAST.

Rob and Kelley in 5th. How did that happened? Major LOL.
Chippendales looking too hard. LOL.
Even Trey and Lexi catching up.
All the second flight teams are catching up!

I'm loving Rob and Kelley!

James and Abba 6th to find Abacus woman!
Josh and Brent caught up to 7th? WTH?
That's how close EVERY SINGLE TEAM IS.

Chippendales are lost. LOL. I just find it too funny this is indeed a case of brawns without brains.
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Post by: choroneko on September 30, 2012, 07:47:50 PM
Monster truckers will stroller bags  :lol:
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Air on September 30, 2012, 07:48:20 PM
Josh & Brent complete RB2 and they love fallopian tubes.

Monster Truckers & Rock Stars have found the Abacus Person.

Rock Stars #6.

Josh & Brent find abacus person.

Chips are STILL looking for abacus person.  :groan:
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 30, 2012, 07:48:44 PM
Amy & Daniel arrive in 2nd, with Abbie & Ryan. Abbie & Ryan said really nice things about Amy. Ryan sees Amy as a huge threat. Amy is upset for telling them where the place is because that's the team they got beaten by.

Caitlin & Brittany arrive to the pit stop in 3rd. Jaymes & James followed them, thinking they were going to the woman with the abacus, only to see Phil and turned around.

Trey & Lexi finish the second roadblock in 8th.

Natalie & Nadiya are off to the pit stop, after finiding the people with the abacus. Natalie & Nadiya lie to Rob & Kelley about the location of the abacus lady. Natalie & Nadiya are 4th, but they wanted to be 1st.

Rob & Sheila are out of the second roadblock in 9th. Gary & Will are out of the roadblock in 10th.
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Magnus on September 30, 2012, 07:49:00 PM
Monster truckers will stroller bags  :lol:

They're smart! Wheels are the greatest invention of man
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Jobby on September 30, 2012, 07:49:02 PM
To be frank, Abbie and Ryan... I would rather have a prize rather than a chance to win 2 million dollars. I mean, it weights out as a HUGE prize if you did win the last leg. But if you don't, that's like 1 in a million chances. Over the years in ALL the seasons.. how many teams win the first leg and finally the last? Maybe just Rob and Brennan and maybe just one or two more teams? :lol3: (Can't remember any other teams)
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Jobby on September 30, 2012, 07:49:35 PM
Monster truckers will stroller bags  :lol:

They're smart! Wheels are the greatest invention of man

It's better than Christie and Jodi's wheels baggage. :lol:
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Polaroid on September 30, 2012, 07:51:17 PM
Josh & Brent finish the second roadblock in last.

Rob & Kelley find the woman with the abacus. They're off to the pit stop. The Chips can't find the woman with the abacus. Rob & Kelly are team #5.

Rob & Shiela go to a bank looking for a woman with an abacus. :lol:

James & Abba finally find the woman, and they're off to the pit stop.

Wow! Josh & Brent find the woman. They made up some time.

James & Abba are team #6. Jaymes is using binoculars. Jaymes & James have been looking for ages. :ascared
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Post by: Magnus on September 30, 2012, 07:53:10 PM
To be frank, Abbie and Ryan... I would rather have a prize rather than a chance to win 2 million dollars. I mean, it weights out as a HUGE prize if you did win the last leg. But if you don't, that's like 1 in a million chances. Over the years in ALL the seasons.. how many teams win the first leg and finally the last? Maybe just Rob and Brennan and maybe just one or two more teams? :lol3: (Can't remember any other teams)

Dave and Rachel did last year and Nick and Starr and Meghan and Cheyne
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Post by: Theo on September 30, 2012, 07:53:50 PM
It seems like a good leg. I like how the position is switched up and down, even before right to the PitStop :hearts:
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Post by: Declive on September 30, 2012, 07:54:01 PM
Ernie and Cindy did it too
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Post by: Polaroid on September 30, 2012, 07:54:08 PM
Current order:

Pit stop:
1st - Abbie & Ryan
2nd - Amy & Daniel
3rd - Caitlin & Brittany
4th - Nadiya & Natalie
5th - Rob & Kelley
6th - James & Abba

Off to the pit stop:
Josh & Brent

Looking for abacus lady:
Jaymes & James
Trey & Lexi
Rob & Sheila
Gary & Will
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on September 30, 2012, 07:54:22 PM
Gary & Will remind me of Charla & Mirna. I hope they don't kidnap locals!
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Post by: Air on September 30, 2012, 07:54:36 PM
You guys have too many ads.

More election ads. Except now it's about the Presidency.

Chips using mini binoculars.

Blonde James wants to help his dad who has cancer.

Josh & Brent #7.

Sheila can't pronounce abacus, and then pull a Misa & Maiya and walk staight past the abacus.

Gary & will find the clue.
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Post by: Magnus on September 30, 2012, 07:55:06 PM
Ernie and Cindy did it too

I try to forget that season

You guys have too many ads.

More election ads. Except now it's about the Presidency.


IKR?
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Post by: TARAsia Fan on September 30, 2012, 07:55:52 PM
Damn.. Chippendales stay
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Post by: Jobby on September 30, 2012, 07:56:37 PM
And we are backkkkk. Chippendales are still finding the woman with abacus.

Josh and Brent, team number 7... how did that happen?
Rob and Sheila completely not seeing it, what the hell? That's a major stupidity.
Gary and Will in 8th place with abacus lady.
Gary and Will lied to Chippendales! And they didn't EVEN RUN?

Trey and Lexi in 9th place.
Rob and Sheila in 10th place.
Chippendales in LAST? WHAT THE HELL?

Gary and Will team number 8.
Trey and Lexi team number 9.
Rob and Sheila... on the way to pitstop.
Chippendales... Oh my god.

Rob and Sheila... and Chippendales omg.
Let's say Chippendales beat Rob and Sheila.

Omg. They are eliminated from the race. What a crowded pitstop?
Rob and Sheila, they are such a nice team actually.

Okay, I don't really hate the Chippendales. But if they got eliminated FIRST, we would be shocked.
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Post by: Air on September 30, 2012, 07:57:26 PM
Trey & Lexi #9

Rob & Sheila + Chips Footrace.

Ppl discussing getting rid of the Chips.

Chips #10, Rob & Sheila #11 seconds later.

Sad Rob & Sheila confessional.
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Post by: NoluckBoston on September 30, 2012, 07:57:36 PM
Yeah we are going to get an extended preview of the season. Spoils!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Theo on September 30, 2012, 07:58:12 PM
It's like Joey Fitness & Danny vs. Misa & Maiya all over again, isn't it?  :(
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Post by: Polaroid on September 30, 2012, 07:58:43 PM
Jaymes & James are still looking for abacus lady.

Josh & Brent - 7th.

Rob & Sheila miss the abacus lady. They were right in front of her. Gary & Will find her, and they're off to the pit stop.

Jaymes & James are SO lost. Holy cows. Gary & Will just lied to the Chips. (:;) Everyone is lying to them. :(

omg Trey & Lexi and Rob & Sheila both find the woman with the abacus. NOOOOOOOO. Trey & Lexi tell Jaymes & James where she is.

Gary & Will - 8th
Trey & Lexi - 9th

alsdkfjalkdsjfladjs
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Post by: Harry4 on September 30, 2012, 07:59:46 PM
There should not be an elimination on the first leg.
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Post by: Jobby on September 30, 2012, 08:00:08 PM
9 countries and more than 25,000 miles
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Post by: Polaroid on September 30, 2012, 08:00:25 PM
Jaymes & James FINALLY find the woman and get their clue. They are running for their lives against Rob & Sheila. THIS IS INTENSE.

Gary & Will want to get rid of the Chips. EW. EW EW EW. NASTY.

OMG THE CHIPS OUTRAN ROB & SHEILA. Trey & Lexi and Gary & Will are both still at the pit stop. 4 teams at the pit stop! :lol:

Jaymes & James - 10th
Rob & Sheila - 11th

Rob & Sheila have been eliminated from the race. :(
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Post by: Polaroid on September 30, 2012, 08:01:10 PM
Sheila is glad she chose to run the race with Rob. Rob: "You didn't choose me, I chose you!" :luvya:
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Post by: Air on September 30, 2012, 08:01:24 PM
:whew Chips survive.

Lots and lots of ppl cheering.

Lots and lots of ppl crying.

Ryan saying that $2m isn't worth it.

The Chips showing off their bodies.
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Post by: Jobby on September 30, 2012, 08:01:24 PM
Thanks for a great Leg 1 people! Not a memorable leg considering the tasks are forgettable... but aww well, we have an exciting pitstop. :lol:
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Post by: BitchBitch on September 30, 2012, 08:02:10 PM
really devastated that James and Jaymes could only take home 1 million this season :'(
they are the standout team to me this episode :hrt:
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Post by: Magnus on September 30, 2012, 08:02:23 PM
The episode was poorly designed with overly simple tasks. Hopefully the season will improve
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Post by: Polaroid on September 30, 2012, 08:02:56 PM
So glad the Chips survived, but sad that Rob & Sheila are the first ones gone. :( People are really seeing the Chips as a threat. :res:
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Post by: Jobby on September 30, 2012, 08:02:58 PM
really devastated that James and Jaymes could only take home 1 million this season :'(
they are the standout team to me this episode :hrt:

Aren't you even glad that they barely survived? :res: :lol:
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Post by: georgiapeach on September 30, 2012, 08:03:20 PM
Thank you updaters!!
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Post by: Air on September 30, 2012, 08:05:28 PM
Second season in a row there is a footrace to the pitstop.

Half the time I was worrying about my picks for Joab's game.  :lol:

I still cannot believe that Chips got to the Bund in fourth and exited in last.  :res:
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Post by: BitchBitch on September 30, 2012, 08:07:21 PM
really devastated that James and Jaymes could only take home 1 million this season :'(
they are the standout team to me this episode :hrt:

Aren't you even glad that they barely survived? :res: :lol:

 
no spoilers !!!
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Post by: redskevin88 on September 30, 2012, 08:08:13 PM
To be frank, Abbie and Ryan... I would rather have a prize rather than a chance to win 2 million dollars. I mean, it weights out as a HUGE prize if you did win the last leg. But if you don't, that's like 1 in a million chances. Over the years in ALL the seasons.. how many teams win the first leg and finally the last? Maybe just Rob and Brennan and maybe just one or two more teams? :lol3: (Can't remember any other teams)

Ernie & Cindy and Dave & Rachel don't ring a bell to you? Plus Nick & Starr, Tyler & James and Meghan & Cheyne.
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Post by: greenspam on September 30, 2012, 08:09:20 PM
Amy & Daniel, another dumb team who don't have what it takes.  Why gave the clue away just because someone ASKED when they were RACING for the first place!  I guess they tried to make a lame attempt to justify being stupid in the post interview!
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Post by: BitchBitch on September 30, 2012, 08:11:04 PM
To be frank, Abbie and Ryan... I would rather have a prize rather than a chance to win 2 million dollars. I mean, it weights out as a HUGE prize if you did win the last leg. But if you don't, that's like 1 in a million chances. Over the years in ALL the seasons.. how many teams win the first leg and finally the last? Maybe just Rob and Brennan and maybe just one or two more teams? :lol3: (Can't remember any other teams)

Ernie & Cindy and Dave & Rachel don't ring a bell to you? Plus Nick & Starr, Tyler & James and Meghan & Cheyne.
i agree, teams that are placed 1st in the 1st leg have the largest chance of winning in the end...but for some reason, I think Abby and Ryan are just gonna be the Jill and Thomas of the season :duno:
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Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on September 30, 2012, 08:11:25 PM
Nobody noticed that the Chips did a Paul & Steve.. if you know what I mean.  :lol:
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Post by: greenspam on September 30, 2012, 08:12:49 PM
Amy & Daniel arrive in 2nd, with Abbie & Ryan. Abbie & Ryan said really nice things about Amy. Ryan sees Amy as a huge threat. Amy is upset for telling them where the place is because that's the team they got beaten by.

Like I said before, Amy and Daniel were being STUPID! 
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Post by: Air on September 30, 2012, 08:15:32 PM
Nobody noticed that the Chips did a Paul & Steve.. if you know what I mean.  :lol:

There's one major difference: The Chips will WIN and be LIKEABLE.
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Post by: Jobby on September 30, 2012, 08:15:40 PM
I think they were being nice, but didn't expect the pitstop to be far away. Let's not disregard any acts of kindness as stupidity. :lol:
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Post by: Jobby on September 30, 2012, 08:16:06 PM
Nobody noticed that the Chips did a Paul & Steve.. if you know what I mean.  :lol:

There's one major difference: The Chips will WIN and be LIKEABLE.

Hmmmmmm. We'll see about that. :lol: Anyway, Trey and Lexi told the chips the directions too. So if they get beaten out by the chips.. they can only blame themselves. LOL
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Post by: BitchBitch on September 30, 2012, 08:16:17 PM
Nobody noticed that the Chips did a Paul & Steve.. if you know what I mean.  :lol:
ya but i guess they come off so much nicer than Paul & Steve (i love P & S) and they did not beat out a team as lovable as Lucy and Emilia either :lol3: :kuss:
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Post by: georgiapeach on September 30, 2012, 08:18:53 PM
Please come join Cindy and Ernie (TAR 19) for a post episode discussion later on!!

http://forum.realityfanforum.com/index.php/topic,27956.msg805425/topicseen.html#new
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Post by: BitchBitch on September 30, 2012, 08:21:49 PM
Nobody noticed that the Chips did a Paul & Steve.. if you know what I mean.  :lol:

There's one major difference: The Chips will WIN and be LIKEABLE.

Hmmmmmm. We'll see about that. :lol: Anyway, Trey and Lexi told the chips the directions too. So if they get beaten out by the chips.. they can only blame themselves. LOL
LOL both teams were stupid...Trey and Lexi could've got rid of chips... :lol3: :tantrum
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Post by: theschnauzers on September 30, 2012, 08:23:02 PM
What saved the Chippendales, apparently, was the fact they had already found where the pit stop was, their problem appears to be that they hadn't gone down the riverwalk area (Bund) as far down as they needed to find the abacus lady and son. So once they had that last clue they could run and catch Bob and Sheila because the boys knew where they were going.
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Post by: Air on September 30, 2012, 08:24:07 PM
Very good point you made there, theschnauzers.
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Post by: Declive on September 30, 2012, 08:25:17 PM
What saved the Chippendales, apparently, was the fact they had already found where the pit stop was, their problem appears to be that they hadn't gone down the riverwalk area (Bund) as far down as they needed to find the abacus lady and son. So once they had that last clue they could run and catch Bob and Sheila because the boys knew where they were going.

Yeah exactly that , good point!
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Post by: Alenaveda on September 30, 2012, 08:32:47 PM
Outstanding job with season's premiere.  I couldn't see it because my soccer team played home tonight and I was at the stadium, but it was like I've really been watching it through your posts on my cell phone.
 
 :ty3:    :yourock:
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Post by: greenspam on September 30, 2012, 08:34:08 PM
What saved the Chippendales, apparently, was the fact they had already found where the pit stop was, their problem appears to be that they hadn't gone down the riverwalk area (Bund) as far down as they needed to find the abacus lady and son. So once they had that last clue they could run and catch Bob and Sheila because the boys knew where they were going.

Nah.. what saved the Chips was that the other teams were too stupid to tell them where to find the clue, even though the other teams knew full well that it was a race to the pit stop!  Unbelievable.
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Post by: Air on September 30, 2012, 08:36:59 PM
TBH, it could be a good tactic. The Chips could feel indebted to Trey & Lexi, and they could help them at another time. Rob & Sheila had already gotten the clue so that didn't matter.

And there is always the fact that, most of the time during the race, teams don't know what position they're in.
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Post by: greenspam on September 30, 2012, 08:41:06 PM
TBH, it could be a good tactic. The Chips could feel indebted to Trey & Lexi, and they could help them at another time. Rob & Sheila had already gotten the clue so that didn't matter.

And there is always the fact that, most of the time during the race, teams don't know what position they're in.

I respectfully disagree.  There is a time for everything.  Helping another team to the pit stop when you know you are at the end of the packs is just dumb.
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Post by: georgiapeach on September 30, 2012, 08:46:36 PM
NO SPOILERS IN THIS THREAD PLEASE!!
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Post by: Air on September 30, 2012, 08:54:15 PM
NO SPOILERS IN THIS THREAD PLEASE!!

??? There were spoilers?
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Post by: couchracer on September 30, 2012, 09:55:30 PM
I thought it was kind of shallow of Ryan & Abbie to pass Daniel & Amy who had helped them.
I was glad that Daniel and Amy did not make a stink about it.
I doubt that either of those teams will finish first anyway.
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Post by: sox15 on September 30, 2012, 10:14:20 PM
If it's shown on TV by CBS, I suppose we can't consider it a spoiler, right? 
 
We don't discuss spoilers in this thread, since we have a lot of people who come just to watch the and discuss THIS ep. You can take it to the spoiler discussion thread though!--peach
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Post by: ovalorange on September 30, 2012, 10:42:37 PM
I easily think this is one of the weaker premieres of TAR.

It wasn't so much the tasks, they were average. BUT, the editing was horrid. Absolutely AWFUL. Everything was chopping and changing, WAY too rushed for my liking! It was extremely hard to follow, I honestly can't remember much of what happened in the episode.

Also, IDK about anyone else, but it really didn't even feel like teams were in China.. I felt the episode was completely rushed and bypassed the whole "I hate China cause it's so confusing and nobody speaks English" mind boggle and breakdowns China usually presents to teams.. Just a really sucky leg IMO and it had nothing to do with teams or the tasks - it was just presented in a really odd way. But feel free to discuss and disagree :)
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Post by: Air on September 30, 2012, 10:48:31 PM
Everything was chopping and changing, WAY too rushed for my liking!

I know! It was worst at the start (before the teams landed in China) when they showed practically nothing of the second flight's teams OR the driving trip there. (Ford won't be pleased, not much driving to show off their new Escapes  :lol:)
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Post by: georgiapeach on September 30, 2012, 11:11:27 PM
The first ep needs to be at least an hour and a half in order to have time to fit everything in, imo. Or do like TARA used to do and have a "meet the teams" pre episode!!
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Post by: ianthebalance on September 30, 2012, 11:19:23 PM


It wasn't so much the tasks, they were average. BUT, the editing was horrid.


The problem I had with this episode was how the Chipendales had a meaningful confessional on the race to the pit stop, yet Rob and Shelia DONT and get eliminated. The hardly got ANY airtime at all. Besids that it was good.
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Post by: ZouLy on September 30, 2012, 11:31:15 PM
I easily think this is one of the weaker premieres of TAR.

It wasn't so much the tasks, they were average. BUT, the editing was horrid. Absolutely AWFUL. Everything was chopping and changing, WAY too rushed for my liking! It was extremely hard to follow, I honestly can't remember much of what happened in the episode.

Also, IDK about anyone else, but it really didn't even feel like teams were in China.. I felt the episode was completely rushed and bypassed the whole "I hate China cause it's so confusing and nobody speaks English" mind boggle and breakdowns China usually presents to teams.. Just a really sucky leg IMO and it had nothing to do with teams or the tasks - it was just presented in a really odd way. But feel free to discuss and disagree :)

Finally watched it through streams  :yess:

Pointers:

1. Indeed it was weak, maybe they want to SHOWCASE the big surprise of $2MILLION  at the starting line, that's why they put the intro a bit longer?!?  :duno:

2. The starting line task was physically challenging and the difficulty rate for 11 teams to be documented by the crew maybe one of the factor.. but I think they have too much angle... soo much that they even confused which one to put (helicopter-a must, first person helmet camera- also a must, the rest was additional)

3. chinese culture also only relevant to the restaurant, the stadium and the bund I think was more to the modern era

4. there's no slot for the teams to get to know each other (usually shown at the airport) where teams stare to each other and start making assumptions.. (like famous tv starts, etc..etc..)

5. so yeah, it was a rush one, a little too much footage rather than showing teams in transport mode (argue with taxi driver, get lost, etc...)

6. I HOPE they can paid it off at the second Episode, where Indonesians RFFers expect a high showcase of cultures and traditions..  :hrt:

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Post by: Jobby on October 01, 2012, 04:33:32 AM
It was really a... erm, ok premiere episode. All I could remember was the twin sisters, foot-race between Abbie and Ryan and Amy and Daniel.. and Chippendales getting lost and barely surviving. Oh, and Rob having to complete the Roadblock again.

On a side note, both all-female teams beat all the all-male teams this season. Hmmm. :lol: I don't think this usually happens. :lol:
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Post by: supah on October 01, 2012, 04:38:02 AM
FF teams beating the MM teams  :luvya:
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Post by: starrynight on October 01, 2012, 05:57:02 AM
The first episode was terrible. Easy tasks, locations not that great, teams not that memorable and rushed even though hardly anything was in the episode. The only drama was finding a woman with an abacus.

And as the for the two million twist that only matters for one team anyway.  And really I'd rather they spend money on tasks and exciting locations.  Table tennis with a kid and eating tasks, and absailing a small way were hardly innovative and the whole program seemed very safe, streamlined and conservative.  A program for people with a very short attention span.
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Post by: apskip on October 01, 2012, 09:21:16 AM
nvm, it was covered last night by TAR commentary during the episode.
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Post by: Jobby on October 01, 2012, 12:30:11 PM
Oh my god guys. I know this sounds disgusting but I just checked up http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hasma this and actually... it's one of my favourite desserts and mind you, it's REALLY EXPENSIVE IN SINGAPORE. With each bowl costing up to $10 USD in Singapore.

 :lol: :lol: :lol:

It's really sweet if it goes with Bird Nest and just tastes like normal jelly. It's darn good for the skin as well! :lol:
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Post by: Heliox on October 01, 2012, 12:43:44 PM
FF teams beating the MM teams  :luvya:

Yes! I said after the first 5 teams arrived there were 7 women safe and only 3 men! That has to be a record for TAR.

I watched this early and kept saying, is this going to be a TBC episode. It was 4 tasks with introductions of all teams crammed into a one hour show. It was really unfortunate. I hope BVM and Phil are listening.

If they couldn't guarantee a 90 min premiere, then cut the amount of tasks. Was the repelling task at the beginning really necessary? Just make it a short foot race and then the drive to LAX.

And ya, didn't get to see much of the Escapes. We bought a blue 2013 Escape a few months ago, and I was dieing to see who got into the blue one.  :lol:
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Post by: choroneko on October 01, 2012, 12:46:20 PM
Personally, I think this pilot is stronger than the last season (season 20). Shanghai as a first city is beautiful compare to last. Double roadblock is great. We get to see some teams meltdown already. Only odd is the editing towards the last, when the last 4 teams were looking for the woman in abacus. Other than that, this episode was fantastic. I am so sad to see the lumberjack couple go, as I think they could contribute good show on tv. But then again, I love the Chippendales.
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Post by: starrynight on October 01, 2012, 05:01:03 PM
Personally, I think this pilot is stronger than the last season (season 20).

I'm not sure about that.  I thought bringing the balloons down for the clue was more visually brilliant than anything in this.  I suppose as I already knew about Brendon and Rachel that helped me at the start of last season too. 

The editing was very choppy I thought like it tried to create fake excitement instead of having some real drama unfold more naturally.
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Post by: Marionete on October 02, 2012, 05:24:59 AM
I easily think this is one of the weaker premieres of TAR.

It wasn't so much the tasks, they were average. BUT, the editing was horrid. Absolutely AWFUL. Everything was chopping and changing, WAY too rushed for my liking! It was extremely hard to follow, I honestly can't remember much of what happened in the episode.

Also, IDK about anyone else, but it really didn't even feel like teams were in China.. I felt the episode was completely rushed and bypassed the whole "I hate China cause it's so confusing and nobody speaks English" mind boggle and breakdowns China usually presents to teams.. Just a really sucky leg IMO and it had nothing to do with teams or the tasks - it was just presented in a really odd way. But feel free to discuss and disagree :)

Finally watched it through streams  :yess:

Pointers:

1. Indeed it was weak, maybe they want to SHOWCASE the big surprise of $2MILLION  at the starting line, that's why they put the intro a bit longer?!?  :duno:

2. The starting line task was physically challenging and the difficulty rate for 11 teams to be documented by the crew maybe one of the factor.. but I think they have too much angle... soo much that they even confused which one to put (helicopter-a must, first person helmet camera- also a must, the rest was additional)

3. chinese culture also only relevant to the restaurant, the stadium and the bund I think was more to the modern era

4. there's no slot for the teams to get to know each other (usually shown at the airport) where teams stare to each other and start making assumptions.. (like famous tv starts, etc..etc..)

5. so yeah, it was a rush one, a little too much footage rather than showing teams in transport mode (argue with taxi driver, get lost, etc...)

6. I HOPE they can paid it off at the second Episode, where Indonesians RFFers expect a high showcase of cultures and traditions..  :hrt:
Some really good points there, ZouLy! I totally agree!  :tup:

I thought it was kind of shallow of Ryan & Abbie to pass Daniel & Amy who had helped them.
I was glad that Daniel and Amy did not make a stink about it.
I doubt that either of those teams will finish first anyway.
From that moment on my hate on Abbie & Ryan just grows.  :'(
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Post by: starrynight on October 03, 2012, 07:28:14 AM
And those who are amazed by there being an amputee on race, well this isn't a first it's been done before, I remember.
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: Marionete on October 03, 2012, 09:28:22 AM
And those who are amazed by there being an amputee on race, well this isn't a first it's been done before, I remember.
Yeah, it was Sarah from TAR10 (quite a while ago...)

Amy is the first double amputee.
But not the first amputee overall.
Title: Re: Ep 1 East Coast SHOW updates and commentary **Please read the rules**
Post by: georgiapeach on October 03, 2012, 11:19:54 AM
Amy is the first double amputee.