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Episode 1 open discussion/updates/commentary
TARAsia Fan:
They're used to pulling their luggage instead of wearing backpacks. I would think the backpack is more convenient, but I guess that's what they're used to. :duno: :duno:
Dånooky:
And also, it's interesting to see the different dynamics when gay family members are involved. Compare the cases of Duke/Lauren and Dennis/Andrew with Ken/Gerard, Margie/Luke (I read somewhere that he's gay too) and Mel/Mike. The former two struggled a lot and were eliminated early because they had bad dynamics (both teams said in their intros that they where racing in order to begin accepting their children coming out of the closet), whereas in the latter three, both team members were comfortable with each other and placed quite high. It's obvious that this moral support is vital for success in the Race. M&M and M&L will do well until a task hits their Achilles' Heel. (I deliberately let Susan/Patrick out because they were an exception, they had good teamwork, but were too focused on Romber).
mswood:
^
I also read it one story that Luke was gay. But since nothing else has mentioned that, I do wonder if they got their press material screwed up and it was about Mike.
As for Lauren & Duke, it did seem that at some point Duke really had a problem with it. I never got that feeling from Dennis (though I am sure he had difficulties with it), it didn't seem to be an issue that they had.
I know, that my parents never let me know if my homosexuality bothered them (I am sure it was tough on them), and I get more of that vibe from Dennis.
puddin:
--- Quote from: TARAsia Fan on February 16, 2009, 03:09:26 PM ---They're used to pulling their luggage instead of wearing backpacks. I would think the backpack is more convenient, but I guess that's what they're used to. :duno: :duno:
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Those bags with wheels are a pain in the butt, they add width and space when trying to squeeze them into lockers or overhead compartments but they are Airline Attendants so who am I to argue?
DrRox:
I had the same thoughts about the rolling bags, but they are certainly used to packing them and hauling them around. My first thought was how they would like pulling them through sand.....but then remembered the route this time and no deserts apparently.....
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