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Re: Coutzy's Commentaries on AusTAR 2! Episode 4 coming on page 5
« Reply #125 on: June 21, 2012, 06:14:35 PM »
So, since Sue & theresa are gone, can we get Lucy & Emilia gifs instead?
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Re: Coutzy's Commentaries on AusTAR 2! Episode 4 coming on page 5
« Reply #126 on: June 21, 2012, 07:58:08 PM »
"U-Turning the sisters? Really?"

That is a much more strategic use of a U-Turn than all the other teams who just voted against a team they do not like. I applaud James and Sarah for their trying it that way. A U-turn on Paul and Steve could have taken them out totally if they were unable to ride the camel as other teams could not, but it had almost no impact as they did what no other team could do.


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Re: Coutzy's Commentaries on AusTAR 2! Episode 4 coming on page 5
« Reply #127 on: June 21, 2012, 08:05:21 PM »
True , apskip.

But people here only care about how they like a team. Lucy and Emilia may start to win all the legs from now on , if somebody tries to uturn them , it will be regarded for many people here , as a "bad move"  :res: :res: :res: :res: :res: :res: :res: :res: :res: :res: :res:

Coutzy , i'm not talking about you here.
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Re: Coutzy's Commentaries on AusTAR 2! Episode 4 coming on page 5
« Reply #128 on: June 21, 2012, 08:13:40 PM »
"U-Turning the sisters? Really?"

That is a much more strategic use of a U-Turn than all the other teams who just voted against a team they do not like. I applaud James and Sarah for their trying it that way. A U-turn on Paul and Steve could have taken them out totally if they were unable to ride the camel as other teams could not, but it had almost no impact as they did what no other team could do.

I regard it as a heel move because they are a very likeable team and, considering their penchant for finishing last or second last each leg, they pose zero threat.

In my opinion, the only people who used the U-Turn wisely were The Cops, who voted for Sticky and Sam. Everyone else voted for a team that has been languishing at the back of the pack the whole race.


In all actuality, none of the U-Turn stuff mattered. Much like when TAR 10 went to Kuwait, it all came down to simply finding the places they were supposed to go.

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Re: Coutzy's Commentaries on AusTAR 2! Episode 4 coming on page 5
« Reply #129 on: June 22, 2012, 12:40:39 AM »
"U-Turning the sisters? Really?"

That is a much more strategic use of a U-Turn than all the other teams who just voted against a team they do not like. I applaud James and Sarah for their trying it that way. A U-turn on Paul and Steve could have taken them out totally if they were unable to ride the camel as other teams could not, but it had almost no impact as they did what no other team could do.

I regard it as a heel move because they are a very likeable team and, considering their penchant for finishing last or second last each leg, they pose zero threat.

In my opinion, the only people who used the U-Turn wisely were The Cops, who voted for Sticky and Sam. Everyone else voted for a team that has been languishing at the back of the pack the whole race.


In all actuality, none of the U-Turn stuff mattered. Much like when TAR 10 went to Kuwait, it all came down to simply finding the places they were supposed to go.
But if they hadn't gone all Camel-whisperers, they could have been pretty much stuck like Joe & Heidi with the morse code. Actually, what would have happened if both Paul & Steve and Kym & Donna were stuck?
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Re: Coutzy's Commentaries on AusTAR 2! Episode 4 coming on page 5
« Reply #130 on: June 22, 2012, 01:25:39 AM »
So, since Sue & theresa are gone, can we get Lucy & Emilia gifs instead?

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Re: Coutzy's Commentaries on AusTAR 2! Episode 4 coming on page 5
« Reply #131 on: June 22, 2012, 02:37:06 AM »
So, since Sue & theresa are gone, can we get Lucy & Emilia gifs instead?

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Re: Coutzy's Commentaries on AusTAR 2! Episode 4 coming on page 5
« Reply #132 on: June 22, 2012, 03:19:19 AM »
So, since Sue & theresa are gone, can we get Lucy & Emilia gifs instead?

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Re: Coutzy's Commentaries on AusTAR 2! Episode 4 coming on page 5
« Reply #133 on: June 22, 2012, 06:07:50 AM »
So, since Sue & theresa are gone, can we get Lucy & Emilia gifs instead?

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Re: Coutzy's Commentaries on AusTAR 2! Episode 4 coming on page 5
« Reply #134 on: June 24, 2012, 03:14:41 AM »

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Re: Coutzy's Commentaries on AusTAR 2! Episode 5 coming on page 6
« Reply #137 on: June 24, 2012, 06:34:48 PM »
The Amazing Race Australia, Episode 5

Full Title: "We might be looking at the best worst team ever"

Watch for:

-Lucy and Emilia to finish the leg in 7th
-James and Sarah to have the inevitable fight and slide down the rankings
-Paul and Steve to actually perform as well as Paul thinks they should

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Re: Coutzy's Commentaries on AusTAR 2! Episode 5 coming on page 6
« Reply #138 on: June 25, 2012, 03:35:09 AM »
Just under 1 hour to go! Be ready, everyone!

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Re: Coutzy's Commentaries on AusTAR 2! Episode 5 coming on page 6
« Reply #139 on: June 25, 2012, 03:39:19 AM »
I love this thread Coutzy it's just only way to watch this :D

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Re: Coutzy's Commentaries on AusTAR 2! Episode 5 coming on page 6
« Reply #140 on: June 25, 2012, 03:52:55 AM »
I love this thread Coutzy it's just only way to watch this :D

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Re: Coutzy's Commentaries on AusTAR 2! Episode 5 coming on page 6
« Reply #141 on: June 25, 2012, 04:35:42 AM »
We're on.

Previously on blah blah blah everyone U-Turns Paul and Steve, James and Sarah came first. Kym and Donna didn't finish.

Tonight, have team rivalries gone too far?

And more than one team will struggle to finish the leg. 8 teams remain, who will be eliminated next?

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« Reply #142 on: June 25, 2012, 04:48:19 AM »
Dubai has transformed itself from a small shipping port to an expanding global city, in the heart of downtown Dubai, teams will depart.

James and Sarah depart at 5:47 AM, and must make their way to a marina, then await for the docking of the Dubai Pearl. Once it docks they must find the skipper to find their next clue. I smell a time waster.

Sarah feels that their previous win will show that she's got a brain behind her hair and make up.

Sticky and Sam depart at 5:59 AM, GraJo depart at 6:09 AM

Grace feels she needs to learn to shut her mouth and let Joseph do the talking.

Sarah and James are at the marina and have found out that Dubai Pearl will dock at 9:30, so they're going to find extra information.

Michelle and Jo depart at 6:10 AM, and it's significantly lighter out than when GraJo checked in. I smell a rat there.

The team that doesn't mean any 'arm and GraJo are at the Marina, along with The Cheerleader Twins.

James has told the other teams about the 9:30 docking time, which Sarah feels that they shouldn't have shared, so they're off arguing about Sarah being overdramatic, and James being too easy going.

Notably, they put on bright smiles and say good morning to a passer by.

Shane and Andrew depart at 7:04 AM, and are frustrated by bad taxis because they are used to being the ones in control.

There's a bit of confusion with their cab driver who isn't sure whether they want the Dubai Marina or the Beach Hotel Marina (That they're supposed to be at)

Paul and Steve depart and whinge about U-Turns. Paul says it's time for Evil Paul to come out, which happens to be the same as Sexy Paul and Normal Paul (Dunno about Sexy Paul, but I see the Normal Paul bit)

Ross and Tarryn have departed, and as expected, the cops are at the wrong marina. Shane doesn't want to pay the cabbie, and it seems that they don't, since he's driven off.

Evilpaul and Steve are at the Marina, and the other teams have noticed that the cops should have arrived before them.

The others start messing with Evilpaul and Steve, who are wondering if they're supposed to do something before they wait (Smart move.) The other teams are being very helpful in their repetitions of read the clue, especially Grace.

Evilpaul goes on a bit of a speech about bullies, and the fact that he had a bit of a weight problem growing up.

Grace keeps niggling at Paul, and he tells her he's not interested in speaking to her.

When the boat arrives, Paul is the clear winner to the skipper, and it's a Detour: Count em up or Price em up.

In Count em up, teams must count out a stack of dried limes (Hint: Don't do this one)

In Price em up- Teams must make their way to a marked jewellry store and arrange 7 pieces of jewellry from cheapest to most expensive.

All the teams are off at pretty much the same time. Paul and Grace each have a whinge about the other. GraJo are thinking they should push Evilpaul's buttons more often.

Paul talks more about bullies and his time in high school, and we go to an ad break.

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« Reply #143 on: June 25, 2012, 04:59:38 AM »
And we're back.

My previous bit about all teams heading off was erroneous. Lucy and Emilia have just departed at 9:42 AM.

Their cabbie wants to take them to the Dubai Pearl building, which leaves the sister wondering how they're going to wait for it.

James is talking strategy with Sarah about marker limes, which Sarah rightfully declares is dumb.

The cheerleaders are first to the limes. James and Sarah and GraJo right behind.


All teams except the sisters and Sticky and Sam are at the counting. Ross finds the others vocally counting very distracting. Paul and Michelle are also complaining about the cops making noise.

Michelle and Jo guess 1513, and are wrong.

Sticky and Sam can't find the lime stall, so they've told their cabbie to go to the jewellrey store, which they've found quickly.

They lament that their only experience in the field is buying things for their ex-girlfriends.

Sam asks for a magnifier to look closer, and promptly asks which way it's supposed to go.

James and Sarah's guess of 1214 is wrong, so they'll try it Sarah's way instead of James' way.

Evilpaul the accountant talks about his IQ putting him in the top 2% of the country and they get it right and they'll  move on to deal with the Anonymous U-Turn that is head.

The cops are also out and off to the U-Turn.

EvilPaul and Steve have to go back to their cab and get their bags, but The Cops don't. They can see each other and are footracing to the U-Turn.

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« Reply #144 on: June 25, 2012, 05:16:56 AM »
And we're back

The cops and EvilPaul and Steve are still footracing.

The Cops have U-Turned EvilPaul and Steve, with the boys right behind them. The way things are going they'll be the most U-Turned team in history.

Paul has a speech about how 5th is their best finish, and its a bit cowardly (Not to mention bloody stupid) to U-Turn them for purely social reasons.

The Cops move on and they have to fly to Istanbul, Turkey as Evilpaul and Steve head off to Price Em Up.

Michelle and Jo recount the exact same number, and decide to pick the number 1 less than their first guess, and it turns out it's correct.

Steve says he has a few bits of bling and makes quick work of the task. His first guess is wrong, but he moves 1 item and gets it right, blowing past Sticky and Sam. By Paul's estimation, the U-Turn set them back 10 minutes, if that.

Sticky and Sam finish the task, and Michelle and Jo get their flight clue.

Paul and Steve have recovered and gotten the clue in 3rd place.

Ross and Tarryn have their second guess of 1496, which is correct.

Michelle and Jo have an Emirates timetable, and have found a 2:50 PM direct flight to Istanbul, which they book by phone.

The sisters have arrived at the limes while GraJo and Hunners Chick are still counting.

Sarah increases the volume to try and put the other teams off. She calls it a tacic, and James calles it a dirty tactic.

GraJo have got it wrong on their next try. Grace suggests that the judge is wrong instead.


Paul and Steve have beaten the cops to the airport.

Shane and Andrew want to speak to Paul and Steve and tell them why they did it. Paul is not interested in them feeling sorry for it after they've watched it backfire.

Sarah tries the Grace tactic and tells the judge he's wrong. He must get tired of that.

GraJo have finished their task.

Hunners Chick have switched, and she promptly gets distracted by the shinies, trying them on.

The sisters hit the correct number and they're off.

GraJo pass the U-Turn, and Grace spends some time dancing with the U-Turn sign, completely forgetting that she hasn't seen Paul at either task.

Hunners Chick are out of the jewellery task in last place, they're worried that everyone is in Turkey already.

The direct flight that the twins picked up was delayed, so every team has made it on, they'll arrive at 6:55 PM

Scramble out of the airport and Paul and Steve are first to a cab, and their having a good old road race with GraJo.

Lucy and Emilia put in a pretty strong showing for it.


Paul turns as Steve yells out to him, and wouldn't you know it- Grace gets a hit from his backpack, sending her reeling.

Grace yells and screams at him, calls him an idiot and asks if he is really that threatened by her.

We cut to an ad break as Lucy and Emilia try to keep the peace.


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Re: Coutzy's Commentaries on AusTAR 2! Episode 5 coming on page 6
« Reply #145 on: June 25, 2012, 05:27:46 AM »
We're back.

Lucy (or Emilia) says she didn't see Paul intentionally do anything, the cheerleaders comment that it didn't come across well.

We're at a Roadblock: Teams must make their way to Hagia Sophia, which was originally built as a Christian Church, before being converted to a Muslim Mosque.

The chosen team member must memorise 8 symbols inside the mosque, then replace them correctly to receive their next clue.

Teams may only go back to the mosque once to check answers.

Paul is first to try inside the answer area, which is inundated with water, and teams have to wear boots to keep leeches away.

Sarah is recalling a little song in her head to help her.

Paul seems pretty confident as he goes through.

Grace's first try is wrong, so she's going back to rememorize.

Paul hopes he can live up to his bragging, and he's got it all correct which proves the old adage: It's not showing off if you back it up.

Teams must now make their way to the Pit Stop and are told on the clue "Do not delay"

Grant tells us in the footage that the last team may be eliminated, but I'm still calling a double leg.

Michelle and Jo are also finished. Paul is desperate for a first place finish, Michelle and Jo have found a sign to point them in the right direction.

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« Reply #146 on: June 25, 2012, 05:38:07 AM »
And we're back. Zuji gets a plug, but they couldn't find a flight I wanted last night.


Paul and Steve arrive first, and as winners of this leg, they've won an action packed trip to the Australian Rally Championship. They'll ride alongside Honda's team and have VIP access to the Pit.

Paul feels good about being U-Turned, and making a comeback from 6th to first, but more importantly aren't told to move on.

Michelle and Jo are checked in 2nd.

Ross doesn't even get close.

Sticky has about half his done.

Andrew is wrong.

Sarah is still chanting as she works through.

Grace is 100% sure on her second effort, and she and Sam are correct, they'll move in 3rd and 4th.

Andrew is correct on his 2nd effort, they're off in 5th.

Ross is even more wrong on his second try, and Lucy is wrong too. Sarah has 3 wrong on her first try.

Sticky and Sam have outran GraJo easily for 3rd spot, GraJo in 4th.

The Cops job in for 5th.

Lucy tries again for no result.

Ross is getting even further away from the result and is telling Tarryn that he can't do it.


We get an ad break as these two ponder the penalty.

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« Reply #147 on: June 25, 2012, 05:46:46 AM »
We're back.

Sarah is wrong. James knows his penalty strategy and suggests that Sarah take a penalty now, believing that Ross or Lucy will also take one.

Sarah has declared her intention to take the penalty and they've taken their clue.

Lucy has got it right and they're off to the Pit Stop.

Hunners Chick hits the mat, and their penalty time starts.

Ross is still struggling and nowhere near it. He chooses the four hour penalty waaaaaaay too late for my liking.

Lucy and Emilia come in for a record finish of 2 places above last, well over their customary 1 place above last.

Ross and Tarryn reach the mat and James and Sarah look horrified.

Sarah's face screams relief as Grant informs Footballer's Daughters of their penalty. They're checked in 7th place.

Ross and Tarryn hit 8th place, but it's a pre-determined non elimination round, so they'll be Marked for Elimination the next leg.


Next time the teams are getting steamy on the most surprising leg yet, one false step could cost one team everything. At this point, we see Michelle (or Jo) struggling to breathe.

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Re: Coutzy's Commentaries on AusTAR 2! Episode 5 coming on page 6
« Reply #148 on: June 25, 2012, 06:09:33 AM »
Awards

Clive Peters Play of the Day
-Hands down Paul and Steve for their fantastic leg. They were at the top of the pack from start to finish and getting back ahead of the Team the U-Turned you before the next clue is just plain awesome.

Muppet of the Week
Ross, for taking too long to decide he wasn't going to get the puzzle right.

Heel Moment of the Week
This week I'm splitting the honors between Grace and Evilpaul the Accountant. I don't know why she thinks she's so much better than him after she was the main instigator in the "Let's mess with Paul" game, and Paul could have probably handled it better than to throw a hissy fit.

Congratulations, You Just Made Youtube
Paul and Grace split another award. This time, for Backpack Wars.

The Fran and Barry "Well that was unexpected" Award
Lucy and Emilia for their unexpected completely out of the blue 6th place finish. I thought for sure they were bound for a 7th place finish, until Grant said it was a non elimination leg, when I thought for sure they'd find a way to last.

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Re: Coutzy's Commentaries on AusTAR 2! Episode 5 coming on page 6
« Reply #149 on: June 25, 2012, 06:39:04 AM »

The Fran and Barry "Well that was unexpected" Award
Lucy and Emilia for their unexpected completely out of the blue 6th place finish. I thought for sure they were bound for a 7th place finish, until Grant said it was a non elimination leg, when I thought for sure they'd find a way to last.

Lucy & Emilia NOT second last? :noway: