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Season 16 = Dumbest Cast Ever...?
everbloom:
Honestly, I don't have much complaints for this season. But I think it's because this is 10 times better than TAR 15. I love the destinations (seriously, watching this season just added Patagonia and Seychelles on my must-visit places) and some of the tasks. I think the race picked up the pace post-WWI leg.
Basically the only things I hate were the France legs (I love France, but no equalizers makes the whole darn leg seem so frickin' boring) and teams that complain and whine so much they could give Flo a run for her money.
For me, Penang was the best leg hands down (though I do miss Steve and Allie). It marked the return of the cab races, fast pace, many teams getting majorly screwed by taxis, and the anything-can-happen which is one of the main reasons I so frickin' love this show. Plus, tasks and locations were decent.
Sailing:
I just had to start a thread after what happened on the show last night!!!
I was never a Big fan of Carol and Brandy so seeing them eliminated last night didn't bother me. I wish they had left last week and Allie and Steve were still in it. I was really starting to enjoy them.
I adore the Season 16 cast but after so many careless mistakes and two very personal decisions about U-Turn...
I think this season would have been boring without a couple of teams making mistakes and learning from them. I still adore them regardless of them not being the smartest tools in the shed. I would hate to watch a season full of book smart people. What fun would that be and were would the enterainment value be seen?
Even if the U-Turns were personal both teams that used them advanced to the next leg and avoided being eliminated by a stronger team.
I look at it as a testamnet to how Jet and Cord have managed to stay under the Radar and avoid conflict.
Seriously...?!
It makes me sick to my stomach that Caite is the last girl standing.
I don't look at it like that.
It disappoints me that Jordan (Of Jeff and Jordan) doesn't pour with her heart into the Race.
I will agree with you about this. She looked more excited to be eliminated then she did when they came in first on leg 1. Jeff is very competive and a humble guy so I think he would have done better with someone who had the same drive about winning as he did. I am sure he will be the first to admit that.
Joe & Heidi and Carol & Brandy deserved not to be U-Turned. They showed their strong racing skills and they deserved their spots in the Final Three. :'(
Of cource they deserved to be U-Turned. That is something all teams are aware of before they sign up for this show. I think at times they did have strong racing skills, but no more then they other teams and luck came into to play.
Jet & Cord's Speed Bump task is such a crapload.
I think they are an excellent team that works well together. Maybe if it was another team it would not have seemed so easy.
I wish the cow didn't kick Grandma's head then Jody & Shannon could have prevented Michael & Louie from going further in the Race.
I would blame Jeff and Jordan somewhat for Jody and Shannon being eliminated before Mike and Louie. Remember they were lost and J and J were nice and gave them direction to the place to milk the cow?
Non-Bunching in European legs sucked.
Then Jeff and Jordan would have been able to get back in the race. so I agree.
And, I think it's the first time that we have the entire Final Four teams with poor racing performances?
I didn't know that coming in first 3 weeks in a row was because a team had poor racing skills.
I'm sorry but this season is just a big letdown soon as Steve & Allie and Carol & Brandy got eliminated. :'(
I think Carol and Brandy leaving was a high point this season. Steve and Allie were great to watch, but I have always liked Mike/Louie and Jet/Cord so I love that they are in the F4.
I hope next season will cast the clones of Colin & Christie, Nick & Starr, Tammy & Victor, Margie & Luke, Jaime & Cara, Meghan & Cheyne, Eric & Jeremy, Drew & Derek, Nate & Jen, BJ & Tyler and Dustin & Kadice. Now, that will be one of hell bloody race with all strongest teams battle it out! :lol3:
All-Stars 2 perhaps? LOL
serendipity:
--- Quote from: DeafRacer on April 12, 2010, 08:00:11 PM ---I just had to start a thread after what happened on the show last night!!!
I adore the Season 16 cast but after so many careless mistakes and two very personal decisions about U-Turn...
Seriously...?!
It makes me sick to my stomach that Caite is the last girl standing.
It disappoints me that Jordan (Of Jeff and Jordan) doesn't pour with her heart into the Race.
Joe & Heidi and Carol & Brandy deserved not to be U-Turned. They showed their strong racing skills and they deserved their spots in the Final Three. :'(
Jet & Cord's Speed Bump task is such a crapload.
I wish the cow didn't kick Grandma's head then Jody & Shannon could have prevented Michael & Louie from going further in the Race.
Non-Bunching in European legs sucked.
And, I think it's the first time that we have the entire Final Four teams with poor racing performances?
I'm sorry but this season is just a big letdown soon as Steve & Allie and Carol & Brandy got eliminated. :'(
I hope next season will cast the clones of Colin & Christie, Nick & Starr, Tammy & Victor, Margie & Luke, Jaime & Cara, Meghan & Cheyne, Eric & Jeremy, Drew & Derek, Nate & Jen, BJ & Tyler and Dustin & Kadice. Now, that will be one of hell bloody race with all strongest teams battle it out! :lol3:
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Luke I agree everything with you.
It just makes me frustrated to see Carol/Brandy go because of the U-turn rather than their own mistake. The personal use of U-turn is stupid, especially in both occasions the teams using U-turn can actually choose anyone they want and there are stronger racers than the ones they chose.
It also makes me sick to see Caite as the only girl remaining. Even this is the case I would never consider her as enjoyable to watch as Kelly in TAR4 (also the only girl in final 4).
This season I think the strongest teams are the cowboys and Steve and Allie. Carol and Brandy, Dan and Jordan, Joe and Heidi are ok but not exceptional, while the remaining are all bad racers. But I think they should be the final 5 if no such stupid use of U-turn.
chill_sd:
Here's what I don't understand. Several people, including Luke, have made statements like this:
--- Quote from: DeafRacer on April 12, 2010, 08:00:11 PM ---Joe & Heidi and Carol & Brandy deserved not to be U-Turned. They showed their strong racing skills and they deserved their spots in the Final Three. :'(
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Well, if they had "strong racing skills" it was probably a good idea to U-Turn them. When Mike & Louie U-Turned Joe & Heidi, they were right behind them, despite Joe's bum knee. When Brent & Caite U-Turned Carol & Brandy, they were also right behind them. On both of these legs, Jet & Cord were struggling.
The editors have certainly highlighted the personal nature of the U-Turns, but there were strategic reasons for both of them also. And both teams that used the U-Turns ended up in the Final 4, so I would say they were successful.
Dånooky:
--- Quote from: chill_sd on April 14, 2010, 09:21:27 AM ---Here's what I don't understand. Several people, including Luke, have made statements like this:
--- Quote from: DeafRacer on April 12, 2010, 08:00:11 PM ---Joe & Heidi and Carol & Brandy deserved not to be U-Turned. They showed their strong racing skills and they deserved their spots in the Final Three. :'(
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Well, if they had "strong racing skills" it was probably a good idea to U-Turn them. When Mike & Louie U-Turned Joe & Heidi, they were right behind them, despite Joe's bum knee. When Brent & Caite U-Turned Carol & Brandy, they were also right behind them. On both of these legs, Jet & Cord were struggling.
The editors have certainly highlighted the personal nature of the U-Turns, but there were strategic reasons for both of them also. And both teams that used the U-Turns ended up in the Final 4, so I would say they were successful.
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yup, the first argument is paradoxical. I would assume that people are just pissed that a good team was eliminated.
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