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Title: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: georgiapeach on June 05, 2019, 07:39:51 AM
:conf: Happy TAR DAY!!! :conf: 
 
 
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Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: georgiapeach on June 05, 2019, 07:44:35 AM
Rachel is off on and adventure so it there is ANYONE who can help update in any way in LIVE time please jump on in!!

:tu! It will be MUCH appreciated!!

Posting after 7:40 welcomed.
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: Alenaveda on June 05, 2019, 06:55:13 PM
Hoping for an amazing episode tonight.  :hfive:
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: georgiapeach on June 05, 2019, 06:57:17 PM
Me too!! I think I hate this U-Turn thingy already lol!!
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: claude_24hrs on June 05, 2019, 07:08:35 PM
Why there is no updater? Anyone to give updates? Rachel is absent on her trip.
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: BoxOfficeR on June 05, 2019, 07:18:43 PM
After the vote, Colin and Christie and the Reilly Sisters are the two U-Turned teams
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: stunami on June 05, 2019, 07:20:09 PM
Quick update:

All teams meet a 7 am and the U-Turn vote: 2 teams have to be Utrn

Vote against Rachel/Elissa: Colin and Christie and Brett/Chris
Vote against Colin/Christie: Team fun/Rachel and Elissa/ Afganimals
Vote against Afghanimals : Victor and Nicole
Vote against Victor/Nicole: Tyler/Corey

So Colin/Christie and Rileys are uturned
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: stunami on June 05, 2019, 07:21:36 PM
Speed bump: You have to fold 26 flags

Detour: Hay or Cow

Hay: have to cut the hay in a field
Cow: You have to set up flower arrangement on a cow a bring the cow to a festival
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: stunami on June 05, 2019, 07:22:46 PM
The two Uturn teams are doing Cow, the other 4 are doing Hay, and Vic/Nic still doing the speedbumb

Rileys are in the lead for the Cow detour
Becca doing very good at the Hay detour
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: BoxOfficeR on June 05, 2019, 07:22:55 PM
This is actually a substantial Speed Bump.

Nicole and Victor have to fold the flags of the Swiss states.

The Detour is either replicate a flower arrangement to put on a cow's head or cut hay with a schythe and rake it up.
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: stunami on June 05, 2019, 07:25:31 PM
Vic/Nicole are doing cow

Christie is picking the cow because of the whole Ox thing haha

Team Fun finish the detour in first, then Chris/Brett in second, Tyler/Corey in 3 and Afghanimals in 4 (Hay was really the quickest detour)

BTW: Really dumb move of Brett/Chris to Uturn the Rileys... they could have targeted a strong team but didn't... meh
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: BoxOfficeR on June 05, 2019, 07:25:34 PM
We have an obligatory reference to Broken Oxes as Colin and Christie choose a cow :lol:

Christie has to feel the energy of the cows :lol:

Team Fun done first <3
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: BoxOfficeR on June 05, 2019, 07:28:10 PM
Wow Colin may actually get angry this time.............commercial break.............we likely see them finish well after that dramatic commercial pause that TAR has patented over the years :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: stunami on June 05, 2019, 07:30:38 PM
Rachel/Elissa are done the Cow detour and now are going to do Hay, but they forgot their clue.
Colin/Christie are done cow too, and Nicole/Victor are done too in 5th.

Rachel asks to see Christie's clue and she says no lol
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: stunami on June 05, 2019, 07:32:57 PM
R/E are going to copy C/C hoping to

Roadblock: shoot an apple with a crossbow.

Team Fun and Tyler/Korey are the top 2.
Chris/Brett arrived. Brett is a police so maybe he will be good?

They all miss their first shot
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: BoxOfficeR on June 05, 2019, 07:33:26 PM
RB: Shoot a crossbow arrow at an apple on a target

So much better tasks than last leg!
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: stunami on June 05, 2019, 07:35:33 PM
Colin/Christie are done in 6th.
R/E not too far behind

Afganimals are lost...

Chris and Brett are done in first!

Race by boat to next pitstop!!

Can a non-tar win a leg?? It's now or never :O
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: BoxOfficeR on June 05, 2019, 07:35:57 PM
In their other two seasons, the Afghanimals were never good at self driving :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: stunami on June 05, 2019, 07:37:27 PM
Tyler/Korey done in second.

He gives a tip to Becca
Afganimals are still lost
Rachel/Elissa are done, in last place.

Nicole/Victor are at the roadblock in 4th!
Victor is doing the roadblock

Afganimals have been driving for 20-30 minutes now...

Race for first between T/K and C/B
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: BoxOfficeR on June 05, 2019, 07:37:59 PM
Wow we've gotten a lot of cameraman shots this season

Tyler\Korey 2nd

Becca struggling with RB

Afghanimals still lost
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: stunami on June 05, 2019, 07:42:16 PM
C/C are there in 5th at the roadblock.
Collin is doing the roadblock.

Miss his first shot.

C/B are first in the boat
T/K are right there behind them
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: stunami on June 05, 2019, 07:43:30 PM
R/E are there in 6th!!

Afganimals are finally there in last.
Last 5 teams are doing the roadblock at the same time :O
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: BoxOfficeR on June 05, 2019, 07:44:17 PM
All remaining teams equalized at the RB
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: BoxOfficeR on June 05, 2019, 07:45:49 PM
Colin and Christie done with RB <33333
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: stunami on June 05, 2019, 07:45:54 PM
Team fun finish the roadblock in third, Colin/Christie in fourth.

Sprint to the pitstop... lots of running Tyler and Korey are in first for the third time in a row.... Then Brett/Chris in second
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: BoxOfficeR on June 05, 2019, 07:46:38 PM
Cool I like the choice between going on foot to the Pit Stop or riding the Finicular

This is the kind of stuff we need
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: stunami on June 05, 2019, 07:47:26 PM
Victor and Nicole in fifth place!

Battle between R/E and Afganimals
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: BoxOfficeR on June 05, 2019, 07:47:51 PM
Team fun finish the roadblock in third, Colin/Christie in fourth.

Sprint to the pitstop... lots of running Tyler and Korey are in first for the third time in a row.... Then Brett/Chris in second


I think my stream is behind  :lol:


I'll let you take over from here  :tup:
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: stunami on June 05, 2019, 07:52:25 PM
And we are back!

Afganimals are done in 6th!!!
R/E are done right after it seems.

Team fun is lost and stuck between a train, Colin/Christie pass them and are third at the pitstop.
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: stunami on June 05, 2019, 07:55:36 PM
Team fun are fourth at the pitstop!
No tension between Fun and C/C at the pitstop

All teams are seen getting in boats

Victor and Nicole in fifth place at the pitstop
Leo/Jamal in sixth

Rachel/Elissa are last
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: nrh2110 on June 05, 2019, 07:58:37 PM
Don’t forget to put the next episode in spoilers please!!
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: stunami on June 05, 2019, 08:02:32 PM
Rachel is sad, but girls realizes that they are lucky in life. Positive ending for them!

1) Tyler - Korey
2) Chris - Brett
3) Colin - Christie
4) Becca - Floyd
5) Victor - Nicole
6) Leo - Jamasl
Eliminated: Rachel - Elissa
 

Observation:

Good leg, loved the tasks, felt like there was missing maybe 1 challenge, as it was pretty quick.
I'm a bit annoyed with Nicole, who told Victor to Uturn the girls, but then said out loud: I don't know, do whatever, and then is piss that he uturned the afganimals.... it's like .... Gurl shut up, you should have said something before then now it's too late.

I think Chris/Brett should have Uturned the afganimals, that would have probably eliminate them... one less strong team to compete against...
I'm also surprised nobody uturned Tyler/Korey after they won 2 legs in a row...
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: nrh2110 on June 05, 2019, 08:03:50 PM
Use brackets instead of parentheses:

(Spoiler)(/spoiler)
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: ghmorello on June 05, 2019, 08:05:47 PM
I'll take one dancing crab meme please.
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on June 05, 2019, 08:09:09 PM
Chris & Bret should have u-turned the Afghanmials to get them out, not the sisters who have been struggling throughout the entire race :groan:
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: stunami on June 05, 2019, 08:10:11 PM
Lol I can't seem to do the spoiler tag... grrr #noob
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: georgiapeach on June 05, 2019, 08:14:06 PM
Use brackets instead of parentheses:

(Spoiler)(/spoiler)

 Use the spoiler tag, put your comment inbetween
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: georgiapeach on June 05, 2019, 08:16:49 PM
Easiest: type your comment

Highlight it
click the SP tag

And there you are!
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: elthemagnifico on June 05, 2019, 08:18:17 PM
Regardless, thank you dude for replacing Rach for updating rhis leg, you did a good job tracking this leg for us! Really appreciate it
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: georgiapeach on June 05, 2019, 08:19:58 PM
Huge :ty to stunami and BoxOffice for stepping in and Updating!!

 :yourock:

Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: stunami on June 05, 2019, 08:26:36 PM
Ok let me try again lol

Next week on..... THE AMAZING RACE!

Show content
Teams struggle to find flights
Nicole/Victor annoyed that Team fun cut in front of them at airport
Collin and Christie make waves in Split, Croatia
(water tube rafting)

And you are welcome yall!
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: RaceUntilWeDie on June 05, 2019, 08:27:36 PM
I think the U-Turn Vote actually went really well. Sole Survivor team Chris & Bret having the final say in who gets the second U-Turn was good TV, whether or not you liked the outcome.

1. Tyler & Korey - nothing much to say, I hate when any team wins 3+ legs in a row lol. Not saying they didn't deserve this win though.
2. Chris & Bret - this could've been their second win, dang lol. Who would've thought that they would determine Rachel & Elissa's fate... you know.. given all the drama with Nicole & Victor.
3. Colin & Christie - it was nice to see them in the back and struggling for once but dang you just can't stop em. Christie seems lowkey fierce lol I hope the she/the editors show that side more.
4. Becca & Floyd - ok Becca seemed extra hyper this episode I was kind of annoyed (I'm not usually annoyed with them). They definitely would've secured a Top 3 finish without all that hyperness actually, it seems they're not great at navigation, hence the way they followed teams
5. Nicole & Victor - they definitely should've been U-Turned since they already have a Speed Bump. They might not be Top 2 material but they still have potential.
6. Leo & Jamal - I'm kind of loving these back-to-back finishes in near last place. Like what on earth happened after Leg 2, lol. But I actually hope to see them in the top soon if no one's gonna stop Tyler & Korey.
7. Rachel & Elissa - they were definitely the weakest team left, so there's really no reason they should've gotten the U-Turn. I'll miss their entertainment factor. None of these remaining teams can match the drama they brought in 8 legs.

The tasks were pretty straightforward BUT anything is better than the linear garbage we got last leg. Also, I'm a little more forgiving when self-driving is involved :conf: Taking a boat to the Pit Stop was a nice touch too. Production definitely wanted a close finish, it's too bad we didn't get one.

LEG RANKINGS:
4 > 2 > 8 >>>> 7 > 5 > 3 > 6 > 1
The U-Turns gave us some really good drama this season. I'm pleasantly surprised, as they've been pretty forgettable in recent seasons.
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: nrh2110 on June 05, 2019, 08:32:55 PM
I’m waiting for my train to Chicago right now, but I’ve just gotta day I think this was one of the best episode of the season, only maybe 2 being better. Really good episode, I was on edge the entire episode.
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: BoxOfficeR on June 05, 2019, 08:46:14 PM
I definitely like the Vote U-Turn element, but I would have liked to see the vote go in Pit Stop order if it was going to be out loud :duno:  Either that or make it a secret vote like Survivor

No matter what, I think it needs to be used from here on out because it makes it more of a social element.  I never liked that random early U-Turn thing they did the past few seasons where it was before any of the tasks.  There wasn't any skill to that, imo.

Overall, hopefully the tasks will keep getting better on this season :tup:
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on June 05, 2019, 08:49:42 PM
My team ranking :
(Rachel & Elissa) > Colin & Christie >>>>>>>> Leo & Jamal > Chris & Bret >>>>> Nicole & Victor >>>> Tyler & Korey >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Team Fun  :groan:

Comment :
Seriously. Nicole's 'This was not my doing' speech at the pit-stop made me dislike her a lot  :groan:. She is really playing the victim.
The preview next week pretty much showing that their trust towards Team Fun is going to bite them.
Tyler & Korey winning 3 legs in a row is not admiring at all with the last leg being all about running. I am afraid we are getting the Camera-hog edit of them again in the future episodes  :duno:
Becca is even more annoying with her being over dramatic and hyperactive at the detour this leg :groan:
If there is a 3rd u-turn coming up, please let someone u-turn them out of the race  :groan:



Leg ranking :
4 > 2 > 8 > 6 >>>>> 1 > 3 >>>>> 5 >>>>>>>>>>>> 7 (Would have been the worst 10 level if we don't have Rachel in it)


Comment:
This leg comes extremely short right? :groan: I believe the whole leg is concluding within at most 5 hours  :groan:
The detour is also heavily imbalanced, which made the u-turned teams even more unfair.
Speed bump is meaningful this time finally, not the making snowball level we have seen earlier in this season  :funny:

Making the u-turn vote open is a stupid way to conduct it.
Have it been anonymous, I believe Rachel & Elissa will not be the one getting u-turned.
Surprisingly they are not the one getting the most votes, considering last episode's drama. And Victor did not vote for Rachel is even a bigger surprise  :idgit 
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: supah on June 05, 2019, 08:51:10 PM
The first decent episode this season IMO. Every other leg has genuinely felt like it was planned last minute.
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: georgiapeach on June 05, 2019, 09:07:11 PM
Last week was pretty darn good too....  :d025:



So...a good friend just pointed this out!

Quote
TAR 3:
(from Wiki)

Leg 8 (Germany → Switzerland)


Grindelwald (Field) Roadblock: "For someone who is ready to take a shot at success."


For this Roadblock, one team member had to relive the story of Swiss hero William Tell by using a crossbow to shoot an apple off a mannequin's head to receive their next clue. An instructor would load the crossbow after every attempt.

Airdate: December 4, 2002

So...why was this not called a switchback??
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: Alenaveda on June 05, 2019, 09:16:43 PM
Last week was pretty darn good too....  :d025:



So...a good friend just pointed this out!

Quote
TAR 3:
(from Wiki)

Leg 8 (Germany → Switzerland)


Grindelwald (Field) Roadblock: "For someone who is ready to take a shot at success."


For this Roadblock, one team member had to relive the story of Swiss hero William Tell by using a crossbow to shoot an apple off a mannequin's head to receive their next clue. An instructor would load the crossbow after every attempt.

Airdate: December 4, 2002

So...why was this not called a switchback??

And that's why it looked so familiar...
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: theschnauzers on June 05, 2019, 09:47:10 PM
I think it was because the racer was loading a nail, rather than an instructor loading an arrow.
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: Jro on June 05, 2019, 10:11:22 PM
I don't know if anyone has brought this up, but low key, if Rachel and Elissa didn't have to vote first (or basically before Collin and Christe for that matter), they likely wouldn't have gotten u-turned. They kinda got screwed, though their time was coming soon anyway.
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: Hubickichibi on June 05, 2019, 10:45:24 PM
This is a good day on The Amazing Race (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/58.gif?w=560)
in fact june 05 should be designated as The Amazing Race Day in all around the world (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/58.gif?w=560)
and maybe i lost faith in politics, EA sports and pokemon, but ill never lost faith on democracy again (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/58.gif?w=560)
people, this why we have democracy, democracy and free speech (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/58.gif?w=560)
Uncle Bret and Chris made a super fans move (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/52.gif?w=560)
Colin finally met his nemesis the bovine, but luckily he met much more mellow cow, perhaps on weeds (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/110.gif?w=560)
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: NELs on June 05, 2019, 11:07:40 PM
in fact june 05 should be designated as The Amazing Race Day

*September 5th should be Amazing Race day
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: Lemontail on June 05, 2019, 11:14:26 PM
in fact june 05 should be designated as The Amazing Race Day

*September 5th should be Amazing Race day

Because it is the day that TAR first aired. TAR is the reason we were here. And with that in mind, early 2000s had a lot to churn in.
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: NELs on June 05, 2019, 11:16:22 PM
Welp, the implement of the Must Vote U-Turn was atrocious as I thought it would, but other than that this leg was good. I liked the two Detour tasks because they were unique. I liked the cow Detour. Finally, the Donkeys from TAR 12 have competition. The hay Detour was fun and unique as well. The Roadblock wasn't labeled as a TAR 3 Switchback.  :groan: Also we Get self-drive this leg!!!!!! The way teams got to the Pit Stop is one of the most unique ways ever.

Rating 3/5

Teams I like:
Colin & Christie
Becca & Floyd
Nicole & Victor
Chris & Bret

Teams I'm Meh On:
Rachel & Elissa
Leo & Jamal

Teams I Don't Like:
Tyler & Korey
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: Lemontail on June 05, 2019, 11:21:47 PM
Well, hopefully future legs can be entertaining as this leg is. Or more.

Anyway, this leg looks good.
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: Gra1162 on June 05, 2019, 11:23:48 PM
No rachel and elissa :(  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

why did they u turn them :( should have u tuened leo & jamal imho
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: theschnauzers on June 05, 2019, 11:34:47 PM
I truthfully wasn’t worried about Colin and Christie being UTurned so publicly, I was surprised they came in third keeping that streak over their two seasons of consecutive finishes at or above 4th place going, now up to 18.
Tasks were at least nation appropriate but at least they switched up the William tell tasks to nails rather than arrows. And I suspect the editors used what little footage they even had with Colin and Christie’s cow slowdown, I.e., it must have lasted about as long as we saw and no longer. Caught their breaths for a moment and cow responded. And by the time they were driving to the other half of the detour with the grass, they were ahead.
No, I won’t miss Rachel and Elissa. Rachel just isn’t as good a racer without Brendon to keep her in check. And having four bad legs in a row, meant things were going to catch up with her sooner rather than later.
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: Hubickichibi on June 05, 2019, 11:39:27 PM
No rachel and elissa :(  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

why did they u turn them :( should have u tuened leo & jamal imho

Uncle Chris and bret made a great move, they need to survive so they have to u turn green team as the closest and the weakest, thats how u should use u turn (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/65.gif?w=560)
my pick for final 3: Ty team, Colin team and Fun team, they are the strongest this season (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/52.gif?w=560)
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Post by: dryedmangoez on June 06, 2019, 12:12:37 AM
I don't know if anyone has brought this up, but low key, if Rachel and Elissa didn't have to vote first (or basically before Collin and Christe for that matter), they likely wouldn't have gotten u-turned. They kinda got screwed, though their time was coming soon anyway.
That's true. Though Nicole & Victor would've probably voted Rachel & Elissa, as would Chris & Bret. Not sure who Colin & Christie would've voted for.

Also if it was done in the normal way (like Israel, Australia, Philippines, China), teams wouldn't have been influenced.

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Post by: Hubickichibi on June 06, 2019, 12:50:54 AM
Somewhere sat on a comfy couch, someone yells:

(https://i.imgflip.com/32s78a.jpg)

(https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/71.gif?w=560)
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Post by: alecbaldwin on June 06, 2019, 02:35:32 AM
This is why the world hate wretchael, damn u silicon sister (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/hate-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862507)
why would any right-minded people u-turn team fun, team fun is real strong team, my butt (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/crazy-monkey/crazy-monkey-emoticon-080.gif?1292792400)
its so sad but, bye granpa rupert (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/crazy-monkey/crazy-monkey-emoticon-192.gif?1292792429)
Well, maybe she's attempting to stop the #Funstoppable.

Well Becca & Floyd certainly showed they were a strong team when they flew through the Detour and probably would've finished in a better place if Becca had more luck choosing an elephant.

Plus Leo & Jamal were ready to U-Turn Tyler & Korey as well until Becca & Floyd came running up and as they would, encouraged them to do it instead so they wouldn't get blood on their hands.

I mean the last time, they got eliminated because Floyd almost pass out, almost lost their passport and not dominating their season (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/sigh-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862519)
the strongest teams this season are Afghanimal and Ty-Korey, Colin also so strong, these three are top 3 in leg 1, so team fun is real strong team, my butt (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/crazy-monkey/crazy-monkey-emoticon-178.gif)
silicon sister u-turn them only because a little spat earlier in japan (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/crazy-monkey/crazy-monkey-emoticon-158.gif?1292792420)
wretchel got emotional and think with her implant, if she smart they should u-turn afghan or Ty, or for the shake of humanity, u-turn themself (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/crazy-monkey/crazy-monkey-emoticon-170.gif?1292792423)

No rachel and elissa :(  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

why did they u turn them :( should have u tuened leo & jamal imho
Uncle Chris and bret made a great move, they need to survive so they have to u turn green team as the closest and the weakest, thats how u should use u turn (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/65.gif?w=560)
my pick for final 3: Ty team, Colin team and Fun team, they are the strongest this season (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/52.gif?w=560)

Do you realize that you're against your own words because according to you:

1. Rachel & Elissa should have U-turned your granpa Rupert (oh and Laura was there too!) in leg 2, your uncles Chris & Brett or team #Funstoppable (which they did) since you're making them look so weak.

2. Eveyone was at the same place, Nicole & Victor had a speed bump and Colin & Christie had already gotten U-turned for sure while no one voted for Chris & Bret so the "they need to survive" excuse of yours doesn't make any sense

3. "silicon sister u-turn them only because a little spat earlier in japan".
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Post by: dryedmangoez on June 06, 2019, 02:36:53 AM
Watching the episode again, Nicole tells Victor to make a decision about the vote. So he makes a decision and then she immediately berates him for it.  :idgit
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Post by: Kamineko on June 06, 2019, 02:40:10 AM
I'm pretty surprised for the vote actually. In previous leg, it seems that Rachel & Elissa going to be the main target for the U-Turn. However, based on the result I can see that the TAR teams don't really care about the drama and alliance and anything like such as, they just want the main threat they're racing with getting eliminated. While the non-TAR teams still decide based on the drama and alliances, just like what they used to be in their original show.

All the TAR teams are seeing Colin & Christie as a main threat. The Reilly sisters, Afghanimals, and Team Fun's decision to U-Turn Colin & Christie were right, because they thought that IF they want to win the race, they should get rid of the strongest team. Colin & Christie's vote was also make sense because they're voted for getting the U-Turn. Tyler & Korey decision were also good, because Nicole & Victor were clearly the strongest non-TAR team, and with they having a Speed Bump in front of them, it would be wise to vote for them if you want to get rid of them. Tyler & Korey's not voting for Colin & Christie I think is because C&C already get 3 votes, so why should they vote for them again?

I can see that the non-TAR teams still play with their emotion here. Voting for a team just because not liking them personally or because they're the only team that doesn't hang around with is not a good game move for my perspective. If someone think that Chris & Bret voted Rachel & Elissa because they're a weak team and will almost certain to get eliminated with the U-Turn, I think the better game move is U-Turning Nicole & Victor because they already have 1 vote against and they have a Speed Bump ahead. Rachel & Elissa is not really a strong team (compared with the other teams left) and eventually they may get eliminated in upcoming legs if they're save in this leg. Nicole & Victor's vote is weird, because Nicole's wanting to U-Turn the Reilly sisters personally but I see Victor think that's not a good game move, and from the game perspective, voting for Afghanimals is better than Rachel & Elissa.

Well, I think that the result may differ IF they don't publicly reveal their vote OR the order of voting is different. But, it's already happen and if the producers want to re-implement this twist again, I'm not against it but I hope that the implementation is better than this time.

PS: I know maybe after this someone or some of you is not agree with me, but that's just my opinion and analysis for this U-Turn.

Finally for the next preview:

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Why that Colin & Christie's scene at the water screams Fast Forward to me :funny:
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Post by: dryedmangoez on June 06, 2019, 02:55:20 AM
Kamineko, your analysis is the correct analysis.  :jam:
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Post by: alecbaldwin on June 06, 2019, 03:14:10 AM
Kamineko, your analysis is the correct analysis.  :jam:

I second that.

About the next preview:
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I want to think that Colin & Christie were going for the Fast Forward but I remember thinking the same thing about Gary & Mallory in Austria so I'm not gonna jump to the conclusion just yet and try another kind of exercise first instead.
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Post by: BourkieBoy on June 06, 2019, 03:14:33 AM
Wow! What an episode!

Rachel & Elissa finally being eliminated makes me so happy!  :conf: :cheer:

Becca is annoying me  :groan:

Bring on next week!
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Post by: Hubickichibi on June 06, 2019, 04:11:49 AM
If someone think that Chris & Bret voted Rachel & Elissa because they're a weak team and will almost certain to get eliminated with the U-Turn, I think the better game move is U-Turning Nicole & Victor because they already have 1 vote against and they have a Speed Bump ahead. Rachel & Elissa is not really a strong team (compared with the other teams left) and eventually they may get eliminated in upcoming legs if they're save in this leg.

I disagree (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/24.gif?w=560)
Uncle Chris & Bret in last place, so they are on survival mode, what they need is beat 1 team to survive
and the best choice is the team at front of them who also the weakest, that way they guaranteed get eliminated
team uncles survived, mission accomplished (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/52.gif?w=560)
u-turn strong teams are not guaranteed get them eliminated as happen with colin team, u dont want to see strong team came back from u-turn at mat, as happen to becca, she cant even look them in the eye (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/57.gif?w=560)
btw i think colin have PTSD with the broken ox, he kinda hesitate to get near the cow (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/81.gif?w=560)
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Post by: Kamineko on June 06, 2019, 04:44:14 AM
Uncle Chris & Bret in last place, so they are on survival mode, what they need is beat 1 team to survive

What makes you think they're in last place? Nicole & Victor are the one who placed last in the previous leg. I didn't remember seeing any scene/marking that said that they're in last place in this leg, either. Clearly they're in an equalizer on the U-Turn vote.

u-turn strong teams are not guaranteed get them eliminated as happen with colin team

U-Turning two strong teams may result in one of them getting eliminated, so that's a one threat down, right? They had their chance and they wasted it in voting for Rachel & Elissa.

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And Chris & Bret are getting eliminated in the next leg, so yeah... Maybe no connection with the U-Turn vote, but if they voted for a more "stronger" team than Rachel & Elissa, maybe they can survive the next leg too. :)


btw i think colin have PTSD with the broken ox, he kinda hesitate to get near the cow

PTSD is a strong word to say may I remind you. Christie was the one who volunteered to get in front in choosing the cow, and Colin clearly the one who's pulling and guiding the cow, if that's not "near" enough.
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Post by: Hubickichibi on June 06, 2019, 05:05:16 AM
I dont want to quote any spoilers (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/100.gif?w=560)
so i'll just....well its not guaranteed Vicole oh i came up with a good team name...Vicole (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/42.gif?w=560)
its not guaranteed Vicole team get eliminated, afghanimal lost and almost got last place so better play safe if u in survival mode
the worse scenario is both u-turned teams survive like in leg 2, so better play safe
oh i almost forget, team uncle is in last place when they reach the village hall
btw Leo ran so fast to grab that cute cat is so...(https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yociexp74.gif?w=150&h=150)
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Post by: Kamineko on June 06, 2019, 05:44:14 AM
oh i came up with a good team name...Vicole

Umm, if you search for "Vicole" here, at least it's mentioned here since last year. So yeah... 🙃

its not guaranteed Vicole team get eliminated, afghanimal lost and almost got last place so better play safe if u in survival mode
the worse scenario is both u-turned teams survive like in leg 2, so better play safe

Yes, there's no guarantee that Victor & Nicole are getting eliminated. But, Afghanimals are also a strong team right? So either way, at least a strong team is eliminated.

Anyway, since it's late in the race and thinking that probably there's no more U-Turn in upcoming legs. Chances if both U-Turned teams survive the leg, there's no more chance to get a "revenge" to the one U-Turn them. Therefore, to vote for two strong teams who are threats for winning a million dollar for me should be a better choice than voting for a weaker team that almost guaranteed not to win the race. Because:
1. At least one strong U-Turned team can get eliminated.
2. If both U-Turned teams are safe, they're not getting any more chance to U-Turn because there's no more U-Turn in upcoming legs.
3. If actually there's another U-Turn in upcoming leg, I believe the remaining teams may focus more on U-Turning a big threat rather than take revenge on who U-Turned them, if they want to race to and win the finale.

If I can compare TAR with Survivor, this leg and upcoming legs should be more like post-merge than pre-merge where you're fighting only for yourself to win by getting rid of big threat who may beat you on the finale, no more getting rid of weak castaway/team that doesn't really threatening. And what Chris & Bret did this time I view it as a move that are made in "pre-merge" phase, not "post-merge" phase.

PS: Watch TAR Asia season 5 to see what I mean, although I hate to see my favorite team getting U-Turned and Yielded in the penultimate leg, but I have to agree that the remaining teams on the finale did a good job for getting rid a strong and dominating team just before the finale, therefore increased their chance to win the race.
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Post by: Hubickichibi on June 06, 2019, 05:56:32 AM
Umm, if you search for "Vicole" here, at least it's mentioned here since last year. So yeah... 🙃

ah (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yociexp74.gif?w=150&h=150)
i'm too late (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yoyo95.gif?w=150&h=150)

Yes, there's no guarantee that Victor & Nicole are getting eliminated. But, Afghanimals are also a strong team right? So either way, at least a strong team is eliminated.

Anyway, since it's late in the race and thinking that probably there's no more U-Turn in upcoming legs. Chances if both U-Turned teams survive the leg, there's no more chance to get a "revenge" to the one U-Turn them. Therefore, to vote for two strong teams who are threats for winning a million dollar for me should be a better choice than voting for a weaker team that almost guaranteed not to win the race. Because:
1. At least one strong U-Turned team can get eliminated.
2. If both U-Turned teams are safe, they're not getting any more chance to U-Turn because there's no more U-Turn in upcoming legs.
3. If actually there's another U-Turn in upcoming leg, I believe the remaining teams may focus more on U-Turning a big threat rather than take revenge on who U-Turned them, if they want to race to and win the finale.

If I can compare TAR with Survivor, this leg and upcoming legs should be more like post-merge than pre-merge where you're fighting only for yourself to win by getting rid of big threat who may beat you on the finale, no more getting rid of weak castaway/team that doesn't really threatening. And what Chris & Bret did this time I view it as a move that are made in "pre-merge" phase, not "post-merge" phase.

PS: Watch TAR Asia season 5 to see what I mean, although I hate to see my favorite team getting U-Turned and Yielded in the penultimate leg, but I have to agree that the remaining teams on the finale did a good job for getting rid a strong and dominating team just before the finale, therefore increased their chance to win the race.

oh ah i remember TARA 5 that was the most brutal elimination in human race history (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yoyo98.gif?w=150&h=150)
well i guess team uncle didnt think like veteran racers, they only want to survive so thats what they do, also they dont have good relations with green team so..yeah (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yoyo17.gif?w=150&h=150)
btw "its glad to be Switzerland in Switzerland" should be the title (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/71.gif?w=560)
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Post by: Kamineko on June 06, 2019, 06:01:20 AM
oh i almost forget, team uncle is in last place when they reach the village hall

But remember that it was an equalizer, so basically teams are starting on the same position after the vote.

Also, I just rewatched the episode, Phil clearly said that they did a random draw to determine the order on which teams are voting. So Chris & Bret are last in casting their vote, not last position wise.

Anyway, here's a picture on at least proofing that the order teams arriving on the hall is different than the voting order:

(https://i.imgur.com/g0zmsyn.png)

We can see that the order of arriving was Korey, Leo, Tyler, Colin, Jamal, etc. But Rachel & Elissa were the first to vote. So I believe that the voting scene that we saw on TV was actually shot after the random draw was made, it's the power of editing.
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Post by: Hubickichibi on June 06, 2019, 06:16:00 AM
But remember that it was an equalizer, so basically teams are starting on the same position after the vote.

Also, I just rewatched the episode, Phil clearly said that they did a random draw to determine the order on which teams are voting. So Chris & Bret are last in casting their vote, not last position wise.

Anyway, here's a picture on at least proofing that the order teams arriving on the hall is different than the voting order:

(https://i.imgur.com/g0zmsyn.png)

We can see that the order of arriving was Korey, Leo, Tyler, Colin, Jamal, etc. But Rachel & Elissa were the first to vote. So I believe that the voting scene that we saw on TV was actually shot after the random draw was made, it's the power of editing.

Ya ur right (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yoyo17.gif?w=150&h=150)
but u have to keep in mind, team uncle not veterans like the other racers, so their state of mind, they in last place, they have to survive, thats why they take easy route to take down the weakest link, your train of thought is what the veterans had in mind
but its okay, it still a great move, take down green team and prevent rachel going on pedestal is one of the greatest move of all time (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yociexpress01.gif?w=150&h=150)
becca's line "i choose u pokemon" so funny (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yociexp108.gif?w=150&h=150) and the oldman is like.."what the hell.." (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yoyo20.gif?w=150&h=150)
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Post by: Kamineko on June 06, 2019, 06:29:05 AM
but u have to keep in mind, team uncle not veterans like the other racers, so their state of mind, they in last place, they have to survive, thats why they take easy route to take down the weakest link, your train of thought is what the veterans had in mind

Yes, they're a newbie compared to other racers. Nicole was also a newcomer that she thought of U-Turning Rachel & Elissa. But Victor actually think of U-Turning the Afghanimals instead of Rachel & Elissa is like the other "veterans" train of thought, right?

take down green team and prevent rachel going on pedestal is one of the greatest move of all time

I'm sorry but I have to disagree, there were clearly better move made in U-Turn, for example the one made in TAR 21 & TAR 28 which made a strong team eliminated (Team A U-Turned Team B, then Team C U-Turned Team A so that Team B cannot U-Turn anyone else, hence their elimination). I still believe that voting for Rachel & Elissa because of personal reason was not a good move to make at this stage of the race.

But if that's your opinion, that's fine. I'm also just stating my opinion about my view of the U-Turn vote.
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Post by: BoxOfficeR on June 06, 2019, 06:31:26 AM
I don't know if anyone has brought this up, but low key, if Rachel and Elissa didn't have to vote first (or basically before Collin and Christe for that matter), they likely wouldn't have gotten u-turned. They kinda got screwed, though their time was coming soon anyway.

Yes, I agree that the vote order being random was nonsensical.  Why not go in Pit Stop arrival order if it's going to be public?
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Post by: TARUSAFan on June 06, 2019, 08:12:57 AM
Gotta love the My Ox is Broken recap. Ah the memories. Colin was having it, My Ox (Cow) is Broken Lite.
Great episode. Self-Driving Leg. Switzerland is so beautiful.
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Post by: stunami on June 06, 2019, 09:43:04 AM
I don't mind the voting in public thing, but I think to not influence the results, they should have written down the name (or have pictures and put the picture of their u-turn vote in a envelope) and then reveal it in front of everyone.

That way, no one is influence by the other votes, no one gets screwed for voting in first.
No 'Nicole stupid drama' about not agreeing here.
Creates a strategy of : I'm sure everybody will vote for X (in this case Collin/Christie) so I will sneak a vote in X's way
Still have the drama of revealing the vote in public...

I think that scenario would have been a win win
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Post by: Maanca on June 06, 2019, 10:31:30 AM
I think it was because the racer was loading a nail, rather than an instructor loading an arrow.

Technically, it's called a bolt. After previously having to do some research on historical crossbows, I felt the need to correct this, lol.

As for this episode...eh. Something about the tasks on this leg felt lacking to me compared to the focus on heights tasks last week. The real highlight was the elimination.
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Post by: BritishTARFan on June 06, 2019, 11:35:26 AM
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Are we finally going to have airport drama and different flights  :luvya:
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Post by: NELs on June 06, 2019, 11:47:49 AM
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Are we finally going to have airport drama and different flights  :luvya:
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Post by: dryedmangoez on June 06, 2019, 12:26:33 PM
I don't mind the voting in public thing, but I think to not influence the results, they should have written down the name (or have pictures and put the picture of their u-turn vote in a envelope) and then reveal it in front of everyone.

That way, no one is influence by the other votes, no one gets screwed for voting in first.
No 'Nicole stupid drama' about not agreeing here.
Creates a strategy of : I'm sure everybody will vote for X (in this case Collin/Christie) so I will sneak a vote in X's way
Still have the drama of revealing the vote in public...

I think that scenario would have been a win win
Yeah the problem is in the actual voting and the way teams could be swayed by who others vote for and/or the order they vote in.
Revealing their vote is certainly not a problem. Though I still prefer the normal way of a vote board and then a reveal board later on. But that would require at least one extra Route Marker before the Detour and a careful Leg design which TARUS does not do, unfortunately.

Also, having that long, drawn out vote ceremony forces the Race to come to a screeching halt and is more than just a simple Hours of Operation equalizer.
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Post by: Hubickichibi on June 06, 2019, 07:23:26 PM
The Amazing Race Leg 08 - Youre The Apple In My Eye
Rate: 9.75/10
Three stars: Colin team, overcome the-uturn and get 3rd place
                    Team Ty for won the leg for the 3rd time
                    Team Uncle for second place and take down green team
Twist: U-turn vote
Super fans move: Chris eavesdrop green team and afghanimal (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/81.gif?w=560)
Priceless: Christie for shuting down rachel, twice, thats how u do it sister (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yociexpress01.gif?w=150&h=150)
Slippery Skid: Team uncle for choosing funicular route
What the hell: Becca said "I choose u pokemon" to her old instructor
Headscratchers: rachel poking oliver behind
Stab me in the back: Team Fun back stab team Colin after team colin help them
Scenery porn: Giessbach lake, hill and hotel
Duel: Afghanimals vs green team at Crossbow challenge
Awkwark: Becca at mat with Colin
Deja vu: Colin broken cow (well almost deja vu)
Bickering Couple: Vicole
D'oh: green team left the clue behind
Pat the head : Afghanimals pat Nicole's head
Overall this is a great eps (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/88.gif?w=560)
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Post by: Xoruz on June 06, 2019, 09:10:55 PM
It's safe to say that Swiss legs during the 20s haven't been that great. Last week's leg had some merits but wasn't that great. I thought that this week's leg was one of the better Swiss legs since TAR 14. With regards to the U-Turn Vote, I didn't mind having teams vote together after an hour of operations. I would have preferred teams revealing their vote at once or having every teams make their decision before going down the line (kind of like the opening vote of Survivor Blood vs Water). I'm glad though that the vote wasn't a pile up or an organized effort to target one team, and teams seemed to mostly vote out of self-interest. While I do think that the voting mechanics could be improved, I do think that this was a good leg for a U-Turn. The U-Turn was able to delay both teams but it wasn't an insurmountable obstacle. It was also great that the self-driving continued because it had a pretty decent impact in shaking the order of the teams. Also, while it only impacted the top 2, I liked the inclusion of the mini-Detour leading to the Pit Stop. So, overall I thought that this was a good leg, and I hope that the season can maintain this momentum especially next week as I've been looking forward to that destination.

Leo when he saw the cat.  :funny:
Chris saying that he & Bret don't have enough IG followers to be included in conversations.  :funny:
Old McBecca had a farm.  :funny:
Christie feeling the energies of the cows, yet still choosing a broken one.  :funny:
Absolutely not.  :funny:
I choose you Pokemon.  :funny:

Flags: Though it was fine. It did its job in delaying N&V enough.
Hay: Was a pretty straightforward physical task though it did create drama between the U-Turnees.
Cow: Loved that it produced an ox reference but it wasn't the most exciting task.
Tell: We get two tasks from TAR 3 but don't get a reference to that season.  >:( In all seriousness, I did like this task. It was different enough from TAR 3, and it led to a great showdown to avoid elimination.

4/5
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Post by: redwings8831 on June 07, 2019, 10:53:01 AM
Is this one of the shortest legs in terms of total time ever? The U-Turn vote was at 7 AM and it was just after 9 AM when Bret/Chris tried to get the funicular (it ran every hour so they would've had to wait until 10) to the pit stop.
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: GabyM on June 07, 2019, 11:47:52 AM
Another funny moment this episode...Bret constantly botching the pronunciation of "funicular."  :funny:
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Post by: stunami on June 07, 2019, 11:51:04 AM
and calling them O'Reilleys no? haha
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Post by: Musicon on June 07, 2019, 05:28:26 PM
Is this one of the shortest legs in terms of total time ever? The U-Turn vote was at 7 AM and it was just after 9 AM when Bret/Chris tried to get the funicular (it ran every hour so they would've had to wait until 10) to the pit stop.

The legs are tailing off for me at present, we have Leo and Jamal to thank for getting lost and making it more interesting here.  But the lead up to this leg made it obvious the Reillys were getting u-turned and the start of the ep (with the producers talking to the Reillys yet again about the record) made it look extremely likely they'd get eliminated.
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: cbacbacba1 on June 07, 2019, 05:46:42 PM
Is this one of the shortest legs in terms of total time ever? The U-Turn vote was at 7 AM and it was just after 9 AM when Bret/Chris tried to get the funicular (it ran every hour so they would've had to wait until 10) to the pit stop.
FYI, shortest leg ever was TAR 13 Leg 7 in around an hour and a half only

This leg is certainly short considering they were bunched for the vote at 7am. Then the first two teams checked in at around 9. The total racing part should be shorter than two hours considering the voting takes a considerable amount of time as well.
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Post by: dryedmangoez on June 07, 2019, 06:41:55 PM
I wonder what they would have filled episode 7 with if Rachel & Elissa hadn't ended up being U-Turned.  :funny:
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Post by: alecbaldwin on June 07, 2019, 07:02:24 PM
U-Turning two strong teams may result in one of them getting eliminated, so that's a one threat down, right? They had their chance and they wasted it in voting for Rachel & Elissa.
Not just 2 strong teams. Since Rachel & Elissa; Nicole & Victor and Leo & Jamal all got 1 vote and Nicole & Victor also had a Speed Bump, if they U-turned Leo & Jamal, that would make 3 teams who had a disadvance plus Rachel & Elissa. I have never seen an insurance brand that reliable in all my life. If they U-turned Nicole & Victor (which was highly unlikely), Nicole & Victor would have been death fishes in the water since I don't think there has been a team that survived an Equalizer, a U-turn and a Speed Bump on the same leg.
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Post by: Hubickichibi on June 07, 2019, 07:17:04 PM
U-Turning two strong teams may result in one of them getting eliminated, so that's a one threat down, right? They had their chance and they wasted it in voting for Rachel & Elissa.
Not just 2 strong teams. Since Rachel & Elissa; Nicole & Victor and Leo & Jamal all got 1 vote and Nicole & Victor also had a Speed Bump, if they U-turned Leo & Jamal, that would make 3 teams who had a disadvance plus Rachel & Elissa. I have never seen an insurance brand that reliable in all my life. If they U-turned Nicole & Victor (which was highly unlikely), Nicole & Victor would have been death fishes in the water since I don't think there has been a team that survived both U-turn and Speed Bump on the same leg.

Chris explain this in coco podcast, they just cant u-turn other than green team because they have good relation with other teams (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/65.gif?w=560)
they just want to survive, and they did, mission accomplished (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yoyo17.gif?w=150&h=150)
one of the greatest move on TAR history, tackle down green team along with their toxic drama, great move (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/52.gif?w=560)
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: alecbaldwin on June 07, 2019, 07:38:44 PM
U-Turning two strong teams may result in one of them getting eliminated, so that's a one threat down, right? They had their chance and they wasted it in voting for Rachel & Elissa.
Not just 2 strong teams. Since Rachel & Elissa; Nicole & Victor and Leo & Jamal all got 1 vote and Nicole & Victor also had a Speed Bump, if they U-turned Leo & Jamal, that would make 3 teams who had a disadvance plus Rachel & Elissa. I have never seen an insurance brand that reliable in all my life. If they U-turned Nicole & Victor (which was highly unlikely), Nicole & Victor would have been death fishes in the water since I don't think there has been a team that survived both U-turn and Speed Bump on the same leg.

Chris explain this in coco podcast, they just cant u-turn other than green team because they have good relation with other teams (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/65.gif?w=560)
they just want to survive, and they did, mission accomplished (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yoyo17.gif?w=150&h=150)
one of the greatest move on TAR history, tackle down green team along with their toxic drama, great move (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/52.gif?w=560)
Ok, if their goal was just to have funs and make friends along the way; I can respect that.
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: Hubickichibi on June 07, 2019, 07:48:40 PM
Ok, if their goal was just to have funs and make friends along the way; I can respect that.

They are not a returnee, so their state of mind is to survive one leg at a time, so far their strategy is working, thats the difference between them and the veterans, all returnee already have strategy for final 3 (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/101.gif?w=560)
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: Kamineko on June 08, 2019, 01:55:08 AM
Ok, if their goal was just to have funs and make friends along the way; I can respect that.

They are not a returnee, so their state of mind is to survive one leg at a time, so far their strategy is working, thats the difference between them and the veterans, all returnee already have strategy for final 3

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Let's see if their strategy works in the next leg. ;)


I agree with what Rachel said when being voted, it's a million dollar decision. If the goal is for surviving that leg only, then U-Turning Rachel & Elissa or Nicole & Victor would be the best interest, because that means they're save for another leg. But, if the goal is surviving all remaining legs and winning the final leg, I'm still thinking toward voting for more threatening team.

one of the greatest move on TAR history

I'm tickled by this statement. How many seasons of TAR have you watched anyway? Because I'm thinking that you loathe Rachel & Elissa so much that you think that any move that caused their elimination is the greatest move in TAR history.

Putting all the relations with other teams aside, wouldn't voting for Nicole & Victor who already have a Speed Bump ahead means 99.9% of survival chance for them in this leg?
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Post by: Musicon on June 08, 2019, 02:16:09 AM
I'd much rather have teams who are racing to win, it is a race.
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Post by: Lemontail on June 08, 2019, 03:49:36 AM
Also, U-Turning Rachel & Elissa wouldn't really be considered a great move theoretically. In my opinion, great moves are moves that affect their position or the outcome of the race on another level, beyond the rules of the race, like Charla & Mirna and their infamous airport skills, Colin & Christie and Rob & Amber with their metagame in their first seasons, Natalie & Nadiya and their U-Turn strategy, etc.

But then, you're entitled to your opinion. I get that. Now, move on.
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: Hubickichibi on June 08, 2019, 03:55:49 AM
I accidentally exposed to spoiler (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yoyo98.gif?w=150&h=150)
no spoiler please (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/cici21.gif?w=150&h=150) its like a land mine here (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yociexp20.gif?w=150&h=150)
dont use future eps to support your opinion, the racers dont have that privilege, they see the race from their own 2 eyes and with all kind of deprivations, we see the race from third person from many cameras sit comfy at home (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/97.gif?w=560)
mr. chris already explain it at coco podcast its the same thing i posted yesterday, so if u cant understand mr. chris (and bret) point of view, i cant help u anymore (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yoyo103.gif?w=150&h=150)
team uncle just cant u-turn other than team green who dont have good relation with and remember they come from survivor, as we all know, if somebody dont talk u at all thats mean they against u (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/100.gif?w=560)
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: Kamineko on June 08, 2019, 04:17:51 AM
Oh I'm sorry for mentioning a spoiler inside a spoiler tag (might get reported for this :groan:). You know it's a spoiler tag and there's a risk of being spoiled if you open the spoiler tag, hence there is.

I'm just following this:



Also side note, I know it may be a lot to ask, but for the final update (the “next week we fly to ___”) is there any chance we could start putting those in spoiler tags? I like to be surprised about where they’re traveling to when I watch the episode and I was stupid and not careful when I scrolled through the updates and now I know where they’re going :(

We can try...but once it is in the Media it isn't a spoiler anymore... so let's all try? But NO promises.



I'll move on and try to not commenting anymore about the U-Turn vote. If you're happy with the voting and who's eliminated, it's fine. If you defend Chris & Bret's decision, it's fine, it's your right.

Finally, I will quote Christie's words in Episode 6 before they're flying to Uganda, which is:"We're at leg 6, if you're still in the game, you are an Amazing Race team."

I won't view them as Team Big Brother, Team TAR, or Team Survivor anymore. They're all The Amazing Race teams right now, and so be it.

Thanks! :waves:
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Post by: Hubickichibi on June 08, 2019, 04:38:22 AM
Oh I'm sorry for mentioning a spoiler inside a spoiler tag (might get reported for this :groan:). You know it's a spoiler tag and there's a risk of being spoiled if you open the spoiler tag, hence there is.

I'm just following this:



Also side note, I know it may be a lot to ask, but for the final update (the “next week we fly to ___”) is there any chance we could start putting those in spoiler tags? I like to be surprised about where they’re traveling to when I watch the episode and I was stupid and not careful when I scrolled through the updates and now I know where they’re going :(

We can try...but once it is in the Media it isn't a spoiler anymore... so let's all try? But NO promises.



I'll move on and try to not commenting anymore about the U-Turn vote. If you're happy with the voting and who's eliminated, it's fine. If you defend Chris & Bret's decision, it's fine, it's your right.

Finally, I will quote Christie's words in Episode 6 before they're flying to Uganda, which is:"We're at leg 6, if you're still in the game, you are an Amazing Race team."

I won't view them as Team Big Brother, Team TAR, or Team Survivor anymore. They're all The Amazing Race teams right now, and so be it.

Thanks! :waves:

Dont worry i dont report, this millennial not a snowflake (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yoyo14.gif?w=150&h=150)
yeah iam happy with the result, for me its the best day in TAR history on par with team hippies won or pinky and the brain won a leg (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yociexp108.gif?w=150&h=150)
i thought team uncle will out after team aunties, but they proven stronger than they look, well mr. chris is one of the strongest in survivor ever (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/101.gif?w=560)
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Post by: TARFansurvivor on June 08, 2019, 02:20:34 PM
It is a game, where the goal is to beat the others. So Yes Colin and Christie overall best team. Vicole have showed strong perfomersens and they had a Spedbump. So Yes to vote for them, seems like a good choice.
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Post by: Hubickichibi on June 08, 2019, 07:17:12 PM
It is a game, where the goal is to beat the others. So Yes Colin and Christie overall best team. Vicole have showed strong perfomersens and they had a Spedbump. So Yes to vote for them, seems like a good choice.

Wait, team Ty won 3 legs, i think they are the best team up to this point (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yoyo125.gif?w=150&h=150)
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: GabyM on June 09, 2019, 06:23:27 PM
Ok, if their goal was just to have funs and make friends along the way; I can respect that.
Their goal was more like survive at least one other leg, and they knew that if they U-Turned Leo & Jamal, those two were more than likely going to survive the U-Turn and then Chris & Bret had new enemies to worry about. And up until the speed bump, Nicole & Victor had been running pretty solid legs. So they figured that U-Turning the weakest team left, which, sorry to say for all their fans, was Rachel & Elissa, would've given the two of them more of a safety net in surviving that leg, especially since Bret isn't in a position where he can outrun one of the more athletic teams if it becomes a footrace for last place.
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Post by: maf on June 10, 2019, 10:17:55 AM
Fun fact, in the episode we get the impression that the first funicular leaves at 10:09 because that is what is shown on the big sign we are shown. That is actually the time the boat for Brienz departs. The next funicular departs 5 minutes later at 10:14. This doe snot really change anything but is an interesting detail.
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Post by: georgiapeach on June 11, 2019, 09:25:03 AM
INSIDER INFO:

Colin's COW was BROKEN!!

Not seen on the show:

Colin and Christie had to do the TASK TWICE and still triumphed.

After putting the headdress on the cow and leading it to the place....

Their cow BROKE FREE and DISAPPEARED into the forest with no hope of recapture. :cow

Colin's mild cussing occurred then.

They were forced to go back and start over.

Christie's zen cow choosing moment occurred HERE.

All the more impressive finish for C&C!!

 :hfive:

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Post by: elthemagnifico on June 11, 2019, 09:57:59 AM
O wow lmao... And they still finished third!

I cant imagine if he had been TAR5 Colin's tho  :funny:
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Post by: Kamineko on June 11, 2019, 01:17:45 PM
Christie's zen cow choosing moment occurred HERE.

So actually what we saw on television was their second try? So that's why Christie's stopped Colin from approaching the cows. Kudos to them finishing third! :jam: :jam: :jam:
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Post by: BourkieBoy on June 11, 2019, 05:20:40 PM
How did we miss out on 'MY COX IS BROKEN!!!'  :funny:
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Post by: georgiapeach on June 11, 2019, 07:38:18 PM
I am HOPING you meant COW....    }:>
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Post by: BourkieBoy on June 11, 2019, 09:33:30 PM
I am HOPING you meant COW....    }:>

What is wrong with me!  :groan:

It's a cross between a cow and an ox!  :funny:
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: Hubickichibi on June 11, 2019, 09:42:39 PM
INSIDER INFO:

Colin's COW was BROKEN!!

Not seen on the show:

Colin and Christie had to do the TASK TWICE and still triumphed.

After putting the headdress on the cow and leading it to the place....

Their cow BROKE FREE and DISAPPEARED into the forest with no hope of recapture. :cow

Colin's mild cussing occurred then.

They were forced to go back and start over.

Christie's zen cow choosing moment occurred HERE.

All the more impressive finish for C&C!!

 :hfive:

So his cow IS broken, why they left that out? that would be so hilarious (https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/110.gif?w=560)
what is this thing? ---> :cow .....(https://cutekawaiiresources.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yociexp74.gif?w=150&h=150)
Title: Re: TAR 31 EP 8 LIVE UPDATES & COMMENTARY WED 6/5/19 8PM **UPDATER NEEDED**
Post by: stunami on June 12, 2019, 04:50:05 PM
I can update tonight! :conf: