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puddin:
But we already, sadly, figured it out *sigh*
puddin:
part 2 ...buddytv
The Amazing Race 13: Completely Arbitrary Pre-Season Predictions Part 2, 6-1
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Yesterday, we got our Amazing Race 13 Arbitrary Predictions started. It was fun, like riding a bicycle through heavy traffic or watching Bill O'Reilly argue immigration rights with Chewbacca. That is, to say, it was treacherous and mostly non-sensical. Which, to be fair, is how I generally like it. The Amazing Race 13 is going to be highly enjoyable, like all the seasons are. But, although I've seen nearly every Amazing Race season in their entirety, I don't remember much from past seasons. They all blur together for me, and I am always amazed at those uber-fans who have retained memory of every single past Amazing Race team. I can barely remember who won half of the seasons. Perhaps this means I'm an idiot. I hope not. Arbitrary Predictions, Part 2 – engage.
#6 - Terence and Sarah
In shape, capable, intelligent? Perhaps. However, I see serious blow-up potential between these two. Either Terence or Sarah will turn out to be a massive tool, and their traveling attitude will be too much to bare for the other. The incessant yelling and expletives will wear on the team, until they endure a complete and utter collapse, probably somewhere in Europe. Terence will almost be hit by a car. Sarah will be hit on by a greasy Eastern European man.
#5 - Andrew and Dan
Team Superbad. This is what the other teams have dubbed Andrew and Dan. This young male duo consists of two Arizona State University frat guys. And, yes, they look like frat guys. There are positives and negatives to this. Contrary to public opinion, not all frat guys are complete D-bags. I was not a frat guy during my college years, but count many among my current friends. Really, they're just like most people – there are some winners, some losers, some insufferable. Andrew and Dan seem like nice enough guys, but I fear their inherent frat arrogance will bite them at some point. They will be well-liked, however.
#4 - Ken and Tina
Ken cheated on Tina. Ken is an ex-NFL player. He was not an NFL star, as CBS has reported. He was mediocre, but being a mediocre NFL player still means you're an incredible athlete. Therefore, despite the advanced age, Ken should be a force to be reckoned with during physical challenges. The two will get along until, somewhere in the southern hemisphere, Ken will drunkenly apologize about the affair at a time when Tina would simply rather not discuss it. Tempers will flare afterwards.
#3 - Kelly and Christy
These two divorcees are my all-female best bets to win the million dollars. Unfortunately, history informs us that they won't. I'd like this to be the year when it happens, but I think there are other more qualified teams. Kelly and Christy will enjoy a love/hate relationship with both the viewers and their fellow teams. They will be bitchy at times, but with hearts of gold. A cab driver, probably somewhere in Asia, will know where their desired destination is, but because of their western attractiveness, will take the long way, ensuring more time the Americans' presence. This will force them into third place and a missed flight on the way back to America for the finish.
#2 - Nick and Starr
Off-Broadway actor and Dallas Cowboy cheerleader. Brother and sister. Nick and Starr are energetic, happy people who get along. They are both in very good shape, and have an easy way with people. They will almost finish in first, but they will make a critical mistake on the final challenge, which will involve some sort of frustrating puzzle.
#1 - Aja and Ty
Aja and Ty are incredibly likable humans. They have a long-distance relationship, so they will cherish the time they get to spend together on the Race. This will keep spirits high throughout the competition. It also doesn't hurt that both are intelligent. It will be a glorious victory.
puddin:
Hello There!, Producers Speak Out
Amazing Race Boss Speaks Out
by Angel Cohn September 24, 2008 2:45 PM
Season 13 of The Amazing Race premieres Sunday, and the Emmys were last Sunday. But in the middle of all of that madness -- just a couple days before the show's sixth Emmy win for best competitive reality programming -- The Amazing Race creator and executive producer Bertram van Munster took time to chat briefly with us about the show, Phil, and all those Emmys.
Oh, and we also talked about Television Without Pity, of course. When asked if he knows about the site, van Munster replied, "Of course I do. Please have mercy on me."
But, really, no mercy is needed with van Munster. He's an open, honest, passionate guy who was happy to talk freely right past the time when he left the office for the day. At one point, he apologized for the noise, but said he was arriving at the dry cleaner. The Emmys, after all, were only a few days away.
Speaking of the Emmys, van Munster said he's not upset that Phil wasn't nominated for best reality show host in that award's first year in existence (after the debacle that was the reality hosts hosting the Emmys, he's probably even less disappointed). He said, "Of course I want my guy to win it," but then he acknowledged that there is "phenomenal competition." Sadly, he actually singled out Howie Mandel, who van Munster said, "deserves a lot of credit." More appropriately, he said Jeff Probst does, too -- after all, "He was the first one to do it. We were the second, but he was first."
He then, of course, acknowledged all of those Emmy wins. After Sunday's sixth award in the category, The Amazing Race still has not lost as competitive reality, after all. "We get so much respect from the Academy and from our viewers. We owe them a lot of gratitude."
He went on to praise Phil profusely, though, saying he deserves all of the adoration he gets at TWoP, and then some: "He's a great guy. No pretense. He hasn't changed from the day he joined my team."
And that was a long time ago -- 13 seasons, and about seven years (van Munster mentioned the show premiering right after Sept. 11, 2001, having a negative effect on the ratings because no one wanted to think about traveling, yet alone racing around the world). But the show went on, through many changes, many versions, and many competitors. Van Munster said there's no way he could ever keep in touch with 300 people, but that he does keep in touch with almost everyone from season one, especially Joe and Bill (the Guidos), and Margaretta.
But he loves all of the past competitors, even if he can't keep in close touch with everyone: "I salute them all. I love them."
Don't mistake his enthusiasm about past teams as his love for the All-Stars edition, however: "I'm not crazy about all stars. In reality, the word 'star' is not applicable. ... You should always have new people. A reality show should always be fresh. To have experience in reality is not what I'm looking for. This is my personal opinion. I'm not crazy about it." Though he did then say that Rob and Amber are "phenomenal competitors," so no disrespect to them.
As for this coming season, Van Munster said that it's a fun, exciting race, with an excellent group of teams. He also said they're already hard at work on season 14. When asked how long the show will go on, he said, "It goes on as long as CBS will tolerate me and we get good ratings... It has evergreen potential. It is evergreen. We have steady, very young viewers."
One important element that sets the show apart and really keeps those viewers returning season after season, according to van Munster, is that it's one reality show that is actually real, rather than scripted, set up, and edited into something else entirely (as opposed to so many other reality shows).
,p>"We don't interfere," van Munster says. "I have a standing rule: Nobody interferes with what goes on on-screen. We're bystanders too, just like the people at Television Without Pity, watching what happens and saying, 'Oh my god! Oh my god!'"
Here's hoping for lots of those "Oh my god!" moments as the new season kicks off, and for years to come.
puddin:
Probst did his interviews today, I suspect Phil's will be Thursday :)
sunnyca:
Very interesting interview! I think this might explain why a team ends up not reaching the finish line - maybe a clue something like the "smoke that thunders" of season 1.. what might it be for portland - a picture of Lewis and Clark, perhaps?
van Munster: "Rather than moving away from the show's original concept, The Amazing Race 13 will actually attempt to return closer to it and feature "clues" -- which despite their name, have devolved into more basic instructions over the years -- that are more complex and closer to those used in the show's initial editions. "
"I think that you'll definitely see it... we really try to go back to the old ways so the audience doesn't feel like we're 'FedEx-ing' people around the world," van Munster told Reality TV World.
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